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CURRENT EVENTS:
CONGRATULATIONS TO
JENNIFER ANTKOWIAK, TORI HENRY & JORDAN HALL
FOR THEIR SELECTION INTO THE 2010 IMEA
ALL-STATE
MUSIC FESTIVAL CONFERENCE!
LaSalle-Peru High School was represented at the Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Music Conference by three of its elite musicians on Saturday, January 30th at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL.
Jordan Hall, Jennifer Antkowiak and Victoria Henry qualified to participate at the All-State Music Festival in Peoria and be part of the performing All-State & Honors Concerts in the Peoria Civic Center Arena.
Jordan Hall is a Senior Alto vocalist in the L-P Choir and performed at All-State in the Honors Choir under the direction of John Hurty, Choir Director at Augustana College. Her musical selections included “Fear No More the Heart O’ th’ Sun” which featured the females in the choir, and an Indian Raga entitled “Desh” arranged by Ethan Sperry. Jordan is the daughter of Cynthia & David Hall of Oglesby.
Jennifer Antkowiak is a Junior Flute player in the L-P Band and performed at All-State in the Honors Band under the direction of David R. Gillingham, Director of Bands at Central Michigan University. Her musical selections included “Crest of Honor”, “Be Thou My Vision” and “Sails of Time” all composed by David Gillingham. Jennifer is the daughter of Lori & Jeff Antkowiak of Peru.
Victoria Henry is a Junior Flute player in the L-P Band and performed at All-State in the All-State Orchestra under the direction of Jack Ranney, Orchestra Director Emeritus at the University of Illinois. Her musical selections included “Russian and Ludmilla” by Mikhail Glinka, and “Portrait Rhapsody for Orchestra” by Sommerlatte. Victoria is the daughter of Jane & Mark Henry of LaSalle.
All three L-P music students earned this high honors through their superior audition and performance at the IMEA District Music Festivals held last fall at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.
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(11.6.09): Here are a few updates on what is going on lately:
- UTICA VETERANS DAY PARADE (Sun., Nov. 8th): call time is
11:30am in the band room - change into full marching band uniform and load
buses with equipment. We leave at 12noon - meet near the Utica City Hall
located at 801 S. Clark Street. Parade begins at 1:00pm / ETA @ LPHS ~ 2pm.
AFTER THE PARADE: We will be assigning Concert Uniforms to all band &
percussion ensemble members. If you are excused from the parade, you will have
to make arrangements with our Uniform Chair Linda Ridley
(llrid7@hotmail.com) to schedule a
uniform fitting. Please plan accordingly.
- IMEA DISTRICT II MUSIC FESTIVAL @ AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
(Sat., Nov. 14th): Those participating will leave L-P @ 7:00am and spend the
day rehearsing at the college. Concerts are as follows - Junior Festival
Concert: 4:00pm / Senior Festival Concert: 6:30pm; all admissions $3 students
& $4 adults.
- BAND INSTRUMENT "STEP-UP" NIGHT @ L-P BAND ROOM (Wed.,
Nov. 18th); Presented by Kidder Music Service (Peoria, IL). We will have, in
the band room on display, a variety of 'intermediate' and 'professional' model
music instruments including flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets and
trombones. [Some other instruments are available upon early request.] These
instruments are here for all students to try out and experience the playing of
these quality instruments without the pressures of having to make a purchase.
Also available this evening will be a display of instrumental music supplies
including: cleaning kits, reeds, oils, mouthpieces, drum sticks and other
instrumental accessories. Display will run from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Also invited
to attend are all our area Junior High Band program members. We hope to see
you all there!
ALSO ON-GOING:
- "PUT THE NUNS IN CHARGE" (Sat., Nov. 14th) - sponsored
by the L-P Foundation (...generous contributors of many band department
projects including the recently purchased new marching band drumline
instruments...); this comedy program will be presented in the Matthiessen
Memorial Auditorium. Show begins at 7:00pm. General Admission is $20.00 /
Seniors $15.00 / Students (with ID) $12.00. For more information, call
815-223-1721x704. You can also check out the program online at
www.nuns4fun.com
- L-P BAND FRUIT SALES: sales continue till Monday,
November 16th - at this time, order forms are due into the band office. For
more information, check out the 'fundraising
website' or see any L-P band member.
- L-P BAND JACKETS: current members may order an L-P band
jacket by downloading the 'order
form' and returning the completed form (with payment) to the band office.
See your director with ordering questions.
- DRUM CIRCLE sponsored by OPUS 111 MUSIC STUDIO (Sat.,
Nov. 21st) As part of their Holiday Open House from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Open to
the public! "Come and explore the dense, rich sound of African drums. No
experience necessary. Plenty of drums for all; djembe, ashiko, shekere & agogo
bells too! Simple African rhythms will be taught in a way so everyone can
participate ... from the novice to the experienced player!" Admission is
FREE ... facilitated by Dave Peterson. Opus 111 Music Studio is located at 347
6th Street in LaSalle (Jackson School - 3 blocks east of LPHS) For more
information, call 815-224-DUET(3838) or go to
www.opus111musicstudio.com
- Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Fall Concert (Sun., Nov.
22nd): Matthiessen Memorial Auditorium. Concert begins at 3:30pm. Tickets are
available at the door: $7.00 adults & $5.00 students & senior citizens. For
more information, go to
www.ivyouthsymphony.com
REMINDER OF OTHER UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS:
- Sunday, November 29th - Oglesby Christmas Parade
- Thursday, December 3rd - Band Christmas Concert
- Saturday, December 5th - LP Student Council Santa's
Workshop (band performance for workshop participants); Peru Christmas Parade
(parade participation); LaSalle Christmas Festival (band performance for the
tree-lighting ceremony)
- Thursday, December 10th - Choir Christmas Concert
(10.13.09): Now posted on the marching band website page is the itinerary for the NAPERVILLE CENTRAL MARCHING CLASSIC schedule for Saturday, October 17th. This Friday is our last home football game (against Woodstock) at Howard Fellows Stadium. The evening will also present our rescheduled JR. HIGH BAND NIGHT and our halftime show will acknowledge our SENIOR STUDENTS & THEIR PARENTS.
(10.6.09): The Junior High Band Night has been confirmed to be rescheduled for OCTOBER 16th, 2009. The evening performance will remain as scheduled, a part of the high school marching band's pre-game show. This evening will also be the Senior Recognition Night for the band and football players.
(10.5.09): Now posted on the marching band website page is the itinerary for the METAMORA MARCHING REDBIRD PARADE & FIELD INVITATIONAL Marching Band Competition schedule for Saturday, October 10th. ALSO ON THE ITINERARY is the schedule for the UTICA BURGOO FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE schedule for Sunday, October 11th.
(10.2.09): Due to the cancellation of the football game this evening, the L-P Jr. High Band Night event is also canceled. There is the option of rescheduling the Band Night event for Friday, October 16th. The Junior High Band Directors will be meeting to discuss this option and to determine if the new date is workable with the schedules of our Jr. High band programs. We will post the final decision of rescheduling on Monday (Oct. 5th).
(9.23.09): IT'S HOMECOMING WEEK!
Thursday, Sept. 24th - HOMECOMING PARADE
Friday, Sept. 25th - HOMECOMING GAME
...next week: BAND NIGHT
(9.21.09): Congratulations to the Marching Cavaliers who received 3rd place in the Class 2A Marching Band Competition at Danville this past Saturday. The Marching Cavaliers also placed 6th overall in the competition against 10 other Illinois marching bands throughout the day. Special recognition goes to the L-P DRUMLINE who received 2nd place in the Class 2A Percussion Caption of the competition. GREAT JOB, BAND!!!
(9.11.09): It's once again GAME DAY for LaSalle-Peru! For the
marching band, our call time is 6:00pm to get into FULL MARCHING BAND UNIFORM.
In addition, we remind everyone that the marching band competition this weekend
is canceled, and the marching band competition next week is "all go" with a
departure time of 8:00am and an ETA@LPHS to be 10:00pm. A complete itinerary
along with directions to Danville HS will be available early next week.
Additional band announcements:
- Parking at home football games: please know that in
the parking lot directly east of the stadium/directly south of the 'upstairs'
concession stand, there will be a large area blocked off for reserved/handicap
parking. This area will be marked off, so please plan accordingly if you arrive
early and usually park in this area. Approximately 1/4 of this parking lot (the
north-east corner) and the entire parking lot east of Chicago Street will remain
open for public parking.
- Mr. Z's PIZZA SALE order forms have been distributed
this week in class. If you need one, or need more order forms, you can pick one
up in the band room before or after tonight's football game. The sale runs from
Friday, September 11th to Friday, September 25th.
- BAND PHOTO RETAKES are scheduled for Tuesday,
September 15th at 5:30pm. If you have yet to pick up your photo buttons or
photo packets, they will be available for pickup at the 'upstairs' concession
stand at tonight's home football game. Band photo retakes are open to all who
may have missed the first photo opportunity or wish to have a photo taken again
because of concerns with the first photo. (Photo retakes are free if your photo
concern is 'closed eyes' - please bring your current photo button to retakes to
receive this discount.) Anyone unable to make this 2nd photo date may make other
arrangements with Anthony Condie at 815-223-7123.
...see you on the field!
(8.20.09): ... Update on a few "band things":
- The Marching Band will perform in FULL uniform at this
Friday's home football game. All pre-ordered marching band shoes have been
placed in the uniform bags in the band room.
- The Washington Panther Marching Band Competition this Saturday has been
cancelled. We will not be having any rehearsal, nor will be plan a 'replacement'
competition due to scheduling conflicts with sports and other activities.
- Band Photo Buttons are out; contact me or Suzette Weide (sweide1@comcast.net)
if you did not receive your photo button, or if you have concerns with the
photo; we will make efforts to schedule a 'retake' day for those who have
concerns with their photo.
- BPA EXEC MEETING on Thursday, September 10th ... 6pm ... room 207.
(8.20.09): ...Thank you to all those who were able to attend the
BPA meeting last Monday - I know that personal schedules are always very busy
and we appreciate you being able to take some time out of your day to meet and
discuss the business of the band program here at L-P High School.
Here are some main-points from that meeting:
- The BAND ROSTER with contact information (addresses &
phone numbers) was distributed and checked; parents & students of the program
can review a copy of this roster in the band room - please let us know if
there
are any changes or corrections to be made on our communication roster.
- The BAND ACTIVITY CALENDAR was distributed and
reviewed. Copies of this can be picked up through the band office or found on
our website (see "band calendar" button on the left). Dates to note include a
marching band rehearsal on Thursday, August 27th from 5-6pm in the stadium.
This is in preparation for the new seating assignments and procedures in the
football stadium for this year's fall season. The band activity calendar
contains all the major events (rehearsals & performances) for the band program
- please make this calendar a regular part of your personal calendars in order
to always know what is coming up each week/month in the L-P band program.
- COMMUNICATION: We have numerous means of
communicating information to our students, parents and friends of the program.
Our e-mail list has recently been edited with numerous fixes, changes and
additions. If you know of anyone who wishes to be on this email listserv,
please forward those email addresses to my
email. Information on the program can also be found at one of our two
websites: the LPHS website: www.lpbands.net
or this, our 'official' band website.
One additional means of receiving information is the band office phone
(815-223-1721x736 or 220-2736) which has a short informational message on its
answering machine if there is no one to pick up at the time of your call.
- If you would like information regarding our
continuing UNIFORM PROJECT or TOUR 2011, please feel free to contact me and I
would be happy to share information with you regarding these topics.
- L-P BAND SIGNS are now available for order. Order
forms can be found on this band website by clicking the "BPA" button on the
left side and scrolling down the page. (...new this year: signs for color
guard & drum majors!) Band signs are a great way to promote your child and the
band in your very own front yard! Please refer to the order form for available
sizes & price details. Orders are due September 1st and should be available
for pick-up by September 15th.
- L-P BAND FUND-RAISING PROJECTS "IN-PROGRESS":
- BIRTHDAY CALENDARS: $4.00 each - complete with major athletic events of LPHS
and the birthdays of every student at L-P! - plenty are still available from
any band student or through the band office.
- CANDY PRE-SALE ORDERS: now till Friday, August 21st. See any band student to
pre-order your Kathryn-Beich candy! ALSO, STUDENTS: if you have not turned in
your "Reach Out Cards", please do so to the band room by Friday.
- BPA DOOR-TO-DOOR CANDY SALE SIGN-UP: posted in the the band room for
students to sign up and sell on our scheduled dates (Monday, August 24th in
LaSalle; Wednesday, August 26th in Peru; Thursday, September 3rd in Tonica,
Cedar Point, Utica & Oglesby). PARENTS: please contact us if you are available
to drive and not yet signed up to do so.
...FUND-RAISERS are primarily handled by our BPA Fundraising Coordinator
Suzette Weide. Should you have any questions regarding any of these projects,
please feel free to contact her:
sweide1@comcast.net
- TOUR ACCOUNTS are managed by our Assistant Treasurer,
Kelly Vlastnik. If you have any questions regarding the tour account
procedure, please feel free to contact her at any time:
kvlastnik@comcast.net
- FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS: We still need workers (parents
& students) for varsity games AND football football & soccer games. For
details regarding game dates & our needs for each game, please contact one of
our concession coordinators: Tami
Bertalot, Kevin Coons, or
Kathy Coons.
That's all ... for now ... plenty more to come - on that
you can be sure of!
(CONDENSED EMAIL SENT on 8.15.09)...This is the first email with the
new email list - if you find you did not receive the email directly, please
contact us - we may have entered your email address incorrectly and would like
to correct those errors. Likewise, if you know of anyone who would like to be
included in our email listserv, please send us those emails and we will be happy
to include their addresses to the list!
...updates & reminders:
FUNDRAISERS IN PROGRESS:
#1) "Great American Opportunities" Candy & Chocolate Pre-Order Candy Sale is IN
PROGRESS! Students: sell our stuff! Everyone else: buy our stuff! To order,
contact a member of the L-P Band, or call #223-4948 for more details.
#2) Birthday Calendar Sale is IN PROGRESS! To purchase a birthday calendar,
contact a member of the L-P Band, or call #223-4948 for more details.
MARCHIGN BAND PHOTOS will be taken on Saturday, August 16th at 11:30am in the
L-P Stadium These photos will be our "picture buttons" as well as our group
photo for the Football Program this fall. Students should arrive at 10:30am to
the band room to get into uniform.
Our FALL BAND PICNIC will be on Saturday, August 16th from 2-5pm at Hegeler Park
in LaSalle. Food, folks, fun and KICK-BALL will highlight our afternoon!
See you there!
...and...
The BAND PARENTS' ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING will be held on Monday, August
17th at 6:30pm in the new cafeteria of LPHS. Topics of discussion will include
sign-up for the upcoming Door-to-door candy sales and the upcoming 2010-2011
band tour.
QUESTIONS? Do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email!
(7.8.09) Marching Band information UPDATE:
SUMMER DRUMLINE REHEARSALS:
Tuesday, June 23rd
Thursday, June 25th
Tuesday, June 30th
Thursday, July 2nd
Tuesday, July 7th
Thursday, July 9th ßCANCELLED
Tuesday, July 28th
REHEARSAL TIMES: 8:00am - 12noon
SUMMER MAILINGS have been sent on Wednesday, July 8th.
If you have not received yours, please contact us by phone or email.
FUNDAMENTALS CAMP
Thursday, July 30th & Friday, July 31st
9:00am - 3:00pm @ L-P Bandroom & Practice Field
BAND CAMP
Monday, August 3rd - Friday, August 7th
8:00am - 4:00pm @ L-P Bandroom @ Practice Field
L-P BAND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
for all L-P band members and band parents
Monday, August 3rd - 6:00pm - bandroom
BAND PARENTS'
ASSOCIATION MEETING
for all L-P band members and band parents
Monday, August 17th - 6:30pm - new cafeteria
ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR SUMMER!
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 x 736
www.lphs.net