Director of Bands Katy Essex called it a “great day,” Wednesday, March 11. The Marcellus Middle School Band received a First Division Rating during the District VI MSBOA Festival at Lake Michigan College. Displaying the final rating is, … [Read more...] about Band Notes: Marcellus Middle School Band receives First Division Rating at Festival
MHS Concert Band adds another First Division Rating to its trophy case
MHS Director of Bands Katy Essex reveals the judges’ scores after the high school concert band’s Festival performance, Tuesday, March 3, at St. Joseph High School. -News Photo The MHS Concert Band received a First Division Rating … [Read more...] about MHS Concert Band adds another First Division Rating to its trophy case
RickWorld Reading Recommendations for February 2026
Greetings, Book Lovers! Our book group has been reading, as always, and have brought forth a few of their recommended reads for the month of February. Sarah Essex recommends: “Playing with Fire” by Tess Gerritsen. The plot … [Read more...] about RickWorld Reading Recommendations for February 2026
Band Notes for the week of March 2, 2026
Coming UpMarch 10: Half Day March 11: Middle School Band Festival, 10:55am Lake Michigan College March 21: State Solo and Ensemble March 23: Middle School Honor Band, Andrews University Middle School Band FestivalOn Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of March 2, 2026
Band Notes for the week of February 23, 2026
Coming UpFeb. 25: Pre-Festival Band Concert, 7pm March 3: High School Band Festival, 10:15am St. Joseph High School March 10: Half Day March 11: Middle School Band Festival, 10:55am Lake Michigan College March 21: State … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of February 23, 2026
Band Notes for the week of February 16, 2026
Coming UpFeb. 20 and 23: No School - Mid-Winter BreakFeb. 25: Pre-Festival Band Concert, 7pmMarch 3: High School Band Festival, 10:15am St. Joseph High SchoolMarch 10: Half DayMarch 11: Middle School Band Festival, 10:55am Lake Michigan … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of February 16, 2026
Band Notes for the week of February 9, 2026
Coming UpFeb. 13: MS Solo and Ensemble registration is due Feb. 14: High School Solo and Ensemble at SMC Feb. 19: Half Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences Feb. 20 and 23: No School - Mid-Winter Break Feb. 25: Pre-Festival Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of February 9, 2026
Middle School students pass audition for Honor Band
Seven - count’ em - seven! Marcellus Middle School students are on their way to Middle School Honor Band, Monday, March 23, at Andrews University. Those chosen to perform are, left to right, Blake Payton (trombone), Grayson Reynolds … [Read more...] about Middle School students pass audition for Honor Band
Band Notes for the week of February 2, 2026
This Day in Music History - February 5 1983: Continental shift: “Africa” by Toto replaces “Down Under” by Men At Work at #1 in the US. 1990: Hasbro introduces the New Kids On The Block dolls, which come with personal interview … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of February 2, 2026
RickWorld Recommends – February 5, 2026
Dear Book Lovers: Team RickWorld is at it again! While the competition is over, we still wanted to bring you some of our book recommendations each month. For the months of December and January this is what Justin, … [Read more...] about RickWorld Recommends – February 5, 2026
Band Notes for the week of January 26, 2026
This Day in Music History - January 29 1970: Johnny Cash’s album, Hello, I’m Johnny Cash is certified Gold. 1969: Peggy Lee records “Is That All There Is.” 1964: The Beatles record German versions of their hits “She Loves You” … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 26, 2026
Band Notes for the week of January 19, 2026
This Day in Music History - January 22 1981: The John Lennon tribute issue of Rolling Stone is published with the famous Annie Leibovitz photo of a naked Lennon embracing a fully-clothed Yoko Ono. Lennon’s full interview is not published … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 19, 2026