Katy Essex

Four members of the Marcellus High School Band were selected to participate in the 95-member 2024 Honors Band at Paw Paw High School, Saturday, November 23. Pictured with guest conductor Tyler S. Grant are, left to right, senior Atheylia … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of November 25, 2024

Band Pillow SaleCurious about what we did with the old marching band uniforms?  With the help of Amanda Conley of Delightful Designs, we turned them into decorative pillows!  Pillows will be available to purchase on Saturday, December 7.  … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of November 18, 2024

Band Notes - November 11, 2024 Coming Up:Mon. Nov. 18: Honor Band Rehearsal, 6:30pm-9pm, Paw Paw.Mon. Nov. 18: 4th trip payment due for the 2025 Band Trip.Fri. Nov. 22: Honor Band Rehearsal, All Day, Paw PawSat. Nov. 23: Honor Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of November 11, 2024

Thank you to the following for their contributions to the MHS Band Boosters’ James Bond Party! Joy Kozik * Heather and Jason “The Cookie Man” Shenfeld * 1620AM * 36 LakesAmberly Ware Photography * Brightwood FarmsEvolve Boutique & … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of November 4, 2024

Marching Band Reflection As the marching season has come to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who helped our band have a very successful festival!  For those parents who provided rehearsal and game day … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of October 28, 2024

Coming Up: Fri. Oct. 25: Home Game, Senior Night for Band members.  Report time for the Wildcat Band is 6pm.  If students are unable to go home and need to eat dinner, food will be available at 5:30pm. Fri. Nov. 1: End of … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of October 21, 2024

Well, someone was having a good time during Homecoming festivities, Friday, October 11. Band Director Katy Essex dusted off her trumpet, donned a varsity jersey, and joined four other MHS Marching Band alumni to participate in the … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of October 14, 2024

Band Notes - October 7, 2024 Coming Up:Fri. Oct. 11:  Homecoming Game; Report time for Marching band is 5:00pm.  We will step off at 5:45 for the parade so that we are on Main Street at 6pm.   Mon. Oct. 14:  National Honor … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of October 7, 2024

Percussionist Julian Martin is one proud member of the Wildcat Marching Band. Director Katy Essex, at left, recruited Martin to jump ahead a year and join the Wildcat Marching Band as a eighth grader.  Martin had hoped he was the first in … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of September 30, 2024

Coming Up:Fri. Sept. 20: Home Game, Report time for Marching Band is 5:30pm.  Volunteer flag runners should report by the 2nd Quarter (7:30ish). Sat. Sept. 21: Cassopolis Marching Exhibition.  The “Wildcat” band performs at 6:40pm. … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of September 16, 2024

Corrections A few corrections on dates:1) There IS a home game on September 20.  This was decided after the handbook was printed.  Marching Band members are expected to arrive promptly by 5:30pm.  This is our BIG premiere date for the … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of September 9, 2024

Fall Mum SaleThe Music Department is holding its 3rd Mum Sale!  Orders are being taken now through September 13 with a four day Grace Period of September 17.  No orders will be placed after that date. Funds raised through this sale will … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of September 2, 2024