WELCOME TO:
THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE LPHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM
This site is designed for students, parents, alumni and friends of
the LPHS Band Program.
For information about the program, click the links along the left side of the
page to navigate
to that specific area. Please check for regular updates & don't forget to
refresh your browser
each time you visit our website - GO CAVS! GO BAND!!
CURRENT EVENTS:
(5.15.08) GRADUATION DAY! Congratulations to our GRADUATING SENIORS: Tom Bailey, Rebecca Bowen, Rachel Garthe, Karina Herrera, Nick Kalina, Randy Noy, Alyssa Phillips, and Catherine Wilcoxson. THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK!!!
(4.30.08) We distributed an updated "End
of the Year Schedule of Events" today at school. This updated schedule
includes additional reminders, added class information, and the 'call times' for
the our upcoming marching band events. Please review the schedule for specific
times and responsibilities - contact me if you have any questions.
BAND SPRING CONCERT TONIGHT!
7:30pm - Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium
Featuring: Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble
Free Admission! Reception following the program.
...see you there!
...also don't forget to get your RSVP's in by tonight for
the Band Awards Banquet next Monday!
(4.30.08) We're in the final
wave! I'm sure we're all excited about the upcoming summer vacation - and I'm
quite sure our graduating seniors are especially excited of what's ahead! It's a
busy 'end of the year' for the L-P band program, but it's full of important
dates & events to remember. Below are links to documents which contain details
about our "end of the year events" - band students can also find this
information posted in the band room. Please review the dates & times on the
schedule so that nothing is missed or forgotten.
It's been another great year! Great job, everyone! (And we look forward to doing
it all again next year!)
* LPHS BAND "END OF THE YEAR" ANNOUNCEMENTS
* LPHS BAND "END OF THE YEAR" SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
* LPHS BAND AWARDS BANQUET
(4.21.08) We're almost there! May begins next week & our 'end of the year' events will soon begin! With our spring concert, graduation and even some marching band parades, we'll keep ourselves plenty busy from now to till the end of the year. All our end of the year events are on the band calendar, so parents: ask your students about the details to these final events as they come closer and the details become available.
SPECIAL THANKS: Thank you to everyone who helped make two recent events a big success!
L-P musical production of "Seussical, The Musical" brought in a record sale of tickets for the musical, as well as a flow of wonderful feedback from parents & kids alike! It was great to put on a production that not only met the standards and expectations of L-P High School but also put on a production that could be enjoyed by entire families. We were very pleased to see such a range of audience members this year and we hope that next year's production brings the same!
We would also like to thank everyone who helped with the IHSA Organizational Contest hosted here earlier this month. All the visiting directors, students and patrons had lots of positive comments about our contest, the organization of the contest, and how very helpful people were throughout the day. Even though a few schools arrived late to the contest, we were able to accommodate them in the performance schedule. In the end, we had no problems in any areas - which is a fabulous thing for an LPHS/IHSA event! Results of L-P participation (if you hadn't heard yet): the LP Band received a Division I Superior Rating & the LP Mixed Choir received a Division II Excellent Rating.
Friday, April 25th - The choral department is presenting a concert featuring "The Other Guys" & "The Girls Next Door", two a capella groups from the University of Illinois. This concert will take place this Friday at 7:00pm in the Mattheissen Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance by calling 223-1721 ext 204. All proceeds will go to the LP Choral Department as they continue to raise funds to purchase new choir robes.
Saturday, April 26th - Our annual LP Jazz Dance will be held in the West Gym. The dance begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are $3.00 per student with ID/$5.00 per person/$10.00 per family. This dance-concert will feature the LP Jazz Ensemble with special guest "The Jim Markum Swing Band" from Peoria, Illinois. This dance band has performed all over central Illinois and features the music of the 'big band' era! "...put on your dancing shoes...'cause this night is made for dancing!"
(If you would like to still help in any part for the jazz dance, feel free to
contact me.)
Hope to see you all there!
(4.5.08) SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL
(2.22.08) IHSA SOLO & ENSEMBLE DETAILS NOW ONLINE
(2.15.08) PIANO DONATED TO LP HIGH SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF THE COMPOSER OF RED & GREEN
(2.13.08) Here is an update/highlights on what's to come in the next few months ... so keep those calendars updated! ...and, as always, feel free to drop an email if you have any questions! Thank you all for your help - now and in the weeks to come!
* Thursday, February 14th: L-P Band Festival (featuring the Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble & Festival Jr. High Bands) [7:00pm West Gym]
* Last basketball games are schedule for Friday, February 15th & Friday, February 22nd. Basketball SENIOR NIGHT recognition will be on February 22nd.
* Thursday, February 21st: High Scholarship Legion Program (Symphonic Band) [7:30pm Auditorium]
* IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest (select students/Percussion Ensemble class requirement): Saturday, March 1st (all day: Mendota High School)
* Thursday, March 20th: L-P Honor Society Program (Symphonic Band) [1st hour: West Gym]
* Tuesday, April 1st: NCIC Music Festival (congratulations to the following students selected to participate at this festival: Jennifer Antkowiak, Victoria Henry, Rachel Garthe, John Gillmann, Fabian Rodriguez, Tom Bailey, Catherine Wilcoxson, Jenna Ksiazkiewicz, Mark Catalanello & Rebecca Bowen.) [all day: Princeton High School]
* SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL: Thursday, April 3rd to Saturday, April 5th [7:30 performances: Auditorum]
* IHSA State Organizational Contest (Symphonic Band & Jazz Band class requirements): Friday, April 11th & Saturday, April 12th [all day: LaSalle-Peru High School]
(1.10.08)
Our LPHS Band Parents' Association meetings have
been moved to THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th. They will be held in the band room - due
to other events being held in our other meeting locations.
Basketball Bands resume in January - check the schedules
for dates & times.
No School on Monday, January 21st (MLK Day)
Jazz Band resumes Thursday, January 22nd
Band Class Lessons resume Thursday, January 22nd
ALL STATE MUSIC CONFERENCE: Wed., Jan. 30th to Sat., Feb.
2nd
To view past announcements, click onto our website archives page.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE LA SALLE-PERU TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM:
1. To help the student develop into the best musician he or she can be through emphasis on instrumental music education.
2. To offer an opportunity for the young musician to perform literature of an appropriate level of difficulty, both individually and as a part of a student ensemble.
3. To help the student learn good character traits: such as responsibility, self-discipline, respect, and service.
4. To help the student learn cooperation with others and to work as a "team player" to achieve group goals.
5. To support and enhance the music programs in the elementary and junior high schools of the LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby areas.
6. To provide musical services to the school and community.
7. To promote, build and educate current and future audiences and supporters of music.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE LA SALLE-PERU TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM
The purpose of music education is to provide students with the knowledge that allows them to make informed and effective choices about music and the arts. Through active performance, students gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of these choices. The applied, musical, and cultural contexts of the performance music are essential to achieve total musicianship.
LaSalle Peru Township High School
541 Chartres Street; La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
www.lphs.net