The 6th grade and JH bands brought the music of the movies to EPGJHS. The audience really enjoyed a treat as the bands performed music that fit our theme of "Muisc in the Movies".
The 6th grade band showcased how they "rock" with Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. This is of course from the smash hit Rocky series. Everyone was impressed with how much they've grown since the last concert.
The JH Band was in for a surprise when they realized that Indiana Jones himself would be guest conducting them for this concert. Well not really, but Mr. Freesen was dressed to do his best impression of the adventurer.
The JH Bands music included some highlights from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as well as the famous opening music from Star Wars. They brought the concert to a loud close with the Raiders March from Indiana Jones. John Williams originally composed all of the aformentioned scores and there isn't a more iconic writer for these young musicians to learn about.
Please join the groups in gridley for their next performance at the EPGJHS Christmas Concert on December 18th.
October 30, 2008
October 28, 2008
Bradley Honor Band Itinerary
Congratulations to Adam Burton and Kate Flanagan for being selected for the honor group at Bradley! Here’s how this works.
Tuesday November 11th – First rehearsal
6:00PM – Doors open
6:30PM – Seating/Warm up
7:00PM – Rehearsal
9:00PM – Dismissed
For this rehearsal you need to make arrangements to get to there on your own. I got double booked and cannot go. Maybe one parent or the other can drive. Please let me know if this is impossible and I will try to work it out.
Arrive on time with music that should be sent in the mail to your house. Let me know if you do not have it so I can check with Dr. Vroman. You do not need to pay the fee. The band has money budgeted for these things. Do your best and learn a lot to bring back to our band.
Tuesday November 18th – Festival Day
7:45AM – Leave from the HS
8:30 AM – Seating/Warm up
9:00AM – Rehearsal
12:00PM – Lunch in Dorms
1:30PM – Back to rehearsal
4:00PM – Rehearsal Ends
4:30PM – Symphonic Winds Rehearsal Observation
5:00PM – Dinner/Movie
6:45PM – Warm up in the basement
7:30PM – Concert downbeat
Dress for the concert is black/white just like our concerts. White button up with black pants, black socks, black shoes. Don’t forget this stuff!
I will take you there and be in attendance all day. You may ride back with a parent or back with me. If leaving with a parent make sure to check out with me first.
Tuesday November 11th – First rehearsal
6:00PM – Doors open
6:30PM – Seating/Warm up
7:00PM – Rehearsal
9:00PM – Dismissed
For this rehearsal you need to make arrangements to get to there on your own. I got double booked and cannot go. Maybe one parent or the other can drive. Please let me know if this is impossible and I will try to work it out.
Arrive on time with music that should be sent in the mail to your house. Let me know if you do not have it so I can check with Dr. Vroman. You do not need to pay the fee. The band has money budgeted for these things. Do your best and learn a lot to bring back to our band.
Tuesday November 18th – Festival Day
7:45AM – Leave from the HS
8:30 AM – Seating/Warm up
9:00AM – Rehearsal
12:00PM – Lunch in Dorms
1:30PM – Back to rehearsal
4:00PM – Rehearsal Ends
4:30PM – Symphonic Winds Rehearsal Observation
5:00PM – Dinner/Movie
6:45PM – Warm up in the basement
7:30PM – Concert downbeat
Dress for the concert is black/white just like our concerts. White button up with black pants, black socks, black shoes. Don’t forget this stuff!
I will take you there and be in attendance all day. You may ride back with a parent or back with me. If leaving with a parent make sure to check out with me first.
October 23, 2008
Mahomet Moments
Here are a few photos from the Mahomet-Seymour competition. More posted sometime!
Photos are courtesy of Tyson Joye. Please contact him if you would like prints of any of his work.
Mahomet-Seymour Bulldog Competition
Well I'll be the first to tell you I was shocked and excited by the outcome of the MS Competition. I had been telling the students all week to go out and have fun at their last event, regardless of placement because I knew we were up against some tough competition. The MT really rose to the challenge!
The Marching Titans placed 2nd Overall, 2nd Drum Majors, 3rd Percussion in class 1A. We competed with some heavy hitters such as Farmington Central, Tri-Valley, and Paxton-Buckley-Loda.
You can find scores and a link to the full recap here: http://www.ilmarching.com/scores_indiv.php?c=195
We enjoyed a fantastic lunch put on by the MTPs. They always give us a great end to our season. Thank you to all the parents who helped support this event and the MT all season!
The Marching Titans placed 2nd Overall, 2nd Drum Majors, 3rd Percussion in class 1A. We competed with some heavy hitters such as Farmington Central, Tri-Valley, and Paxton-Buckley-Loda.
You can find scores and a link to the full recap here: http://www.ilmarching.com/scores_indiv.php?c=195
We enjoyed a fantastic lunch put on by the MTPs. They always give us a great end to our season. Thank you to all the parents who helped support this event and the MT all season!
October 21, 2008
Millikin Honor Band
Marching Band Might be wrapping up, but that does not mean we slow down!
A month or so ago a handful of EPG's best high school instrumentalists were nominated for an honor band at Millikin University which will be lead by professor Neal Smith.
The following students were selected to represent EPGHS at the festival:
Jessica Bigger - Euphonium
Daniel Hermes - Alto Saxophone
Mark Rhodes - Trumpet
These three talented musicians will be heading to Millikin University with Mr. Freesen for a day of sessions and rehearsals that will give them an experience they can't get in our high school band program.
We will be leaving at 7:15AM from the HS. The concert will take place at 7:30PM on the fantastic Kirkland stage in Decatur. Contact the music office for more information.
A month or so ago a handful of EPG's best high school instrumentalists were nominated for an honor band at Millikin University which will be lead by professor Neal Smith.
The following students were selected to represent EPGHS at the festival:
Jessica Bigger - Euphonium
Daniel Hermes - Alto Saxophone
Mark Rhodes - Trumpet
These three talented musicians will be heading to Millikin University with Mr. Freesen for a day of sessions and rehearsals that will give them an experience they can't get in our high school band program.
We will be leaving at 7:15AM from the HS. The concert will take place at 7:30PM on the fantastic Kirkland stage in Decatur. Contact the music office for more information.
October 16, 2008
Metamora Recap
The Marching Titans had a fantastic showing at the Metamora Parade and Field Invitational on October 11th.
The MT performed a show that brought some audience members goosebumps and tears. It was a technically impressive show as well an emotional one. The band came away with 7 trophies in all.
Awards recieved are as follows:
1st Place Class A Parade Drum Majors
1st Place Class A Parade Percussion
1st Place Class A Parade Overall
1st Place Class A Field Drum Majors
1st Place Class A Field Percussion
1st Place Class A Field Winds
1st Place Class A Field Overall
Not too bad for our first ever parade competition. This competition was the half way point for us. We have one more show remaining. That will take place on Oct. 18th at Mahomet-Seymour High School.
The students always talk about how much the love Metamora. I think they enjoy watching the 20 some other groups. It doesn't feel bad to win big either.
Recaps of the competition can be found here: http://www.ilmarching.com/scores_indiv.php?c=193
The MT performed a show that brought some audience members goosebumps and tears. It was a technically impressive show as well an emotional one. The band came away with 7 trophies in all.
Awards recieved are as follows:
1st Place Class A Parade Drum Majors
1st Place Class A Parade Percussion
1st Place Class A Parade Overall
1st Place Class A Field Drum Majors
1st Place Class A Field Percussion
1st Place Class A Field Winds
1st Place Class A Field Overall
Not too bad for our first ever parade competition. This competition was the half way point for us. We have one more show remaining. That will take place on Oct. 18th at Mahomet-Seymour High School.
The students always talk about how much the love Metamora. I think they enjoy watching the 20 some other groups. It doesn't feel bad to win big either.
Recaps of the competition can be found here: http://www.ilmarching.com/scores_indiv.php?c=193
October 08, 2008
Video on the Web
Follow the links to see us on www.youtube.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znIz_XrDRYY
Pekin Performance - Sept 20th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvF0f9-Ciws
Pekin Awards Ceremony(1st Winds 1st Overall)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsZLH3xzpto
Geneseo Performance - Sept 27th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znIz_XrDRYY
Pekin Performance - Sept 20th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvF0f9-Ciws
Pekin Awards Ceremony(1st Winds 1st Overall)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsZLH3xzpto
Geneseo Performance - Sept 27th
Predictions for the Week of Oct. 11th
As predicted by the staff of www.ILMarching.com
Metamora Parade and Field Invitational: Metamora, IL (field predictions only).
Class A: El-Paso-Gridley is having a great season thus far, and we think they’ll win this class. Our pick: El Paso Gridley
Class AA: Our pick: ROWVA
Class AAA: Our pick: Herscher
Class AAAA: 2 picks here. If Eureka makes the night show at ISU, they won’t be performing here. If that happens, Our pick: Pekin. If Eureka doesn’t make the night show, Our pick: Eureka
Class AAAAA: Our pick: Macomb
Grand Champion Our pick: Macomb
Metamora Parade and Field Invitational: Metamora, IL (field predictions only).
Class A: El-Paso-Gridley is having a great season thus far, and we think they’ll win this class. Our pick: El Paso Gridley
Class AA: Our pick: ROWVA
Class AAA: Our pick: Herscher
Class AAAA: 2 picks here. If Eureka makes the night show at ISU, they won’t be performing here. If that happens, Our pick: Pekin. If Eureka doesn’t make the night show, Our pick: Eureka
Class AAAAA: Our pick: Macomb
Grand Champion Our pick: Macomb
October 07, 2008
Metamora Information
Itinerary for the Metamora Parade/Field
Oct. 11th 2008 – Metamora, IL
8:45AM: Drumline (including pit)/Drum Majors Call
9:15AM: Run-Through/Load bus
10:00AM: Depart from EPGHS
10:45AM: Arrive at MTHS, Metamora IL/Dress immediately
11:39AM: Step off for the parade component
12:10PM: Hydrate/relax – Stay in uniform unless permitted by Freesen
12:45PM: Leave the lot for warm up
1:25PM: Depart for Gate
1:45PM: Performance
2:00PM: Off the field - Meet for announcements/change
5:30PM: Seated for the 1A,2A,3A awards(DMs change at 5)
6:15-9PM: Eat Dinner, Watch Bands. Sit together!
9:30PM: Seated for 4A, 5A awards
9:45PM: Awards Ceremony
10:00PM: Load Bus
10:10PM: Depart from MTHS, Metamora, IL
10:45PM: Arrive at EPGHS and unload.
Make sure you have ALL your materials (Instrument, all uniform parts, reeds, show shirts, etc.) and triple check! After we perform you are required to be in your “show” t-shirts. This is considered part of the uniform and you will be marked down without it.
- Be on time. “To be early is to be on time. To be on time is to be late. To be late is to be dead.”
- Be respectful. The people assisting us today, parents, students, judges, etc., are there to help. They deserve your respect.
- Be appropriate. Any inappropriate actions could affect your grade or future performances.
- Be proud. We represent EPGHS on and off the field.
Perform and present with intensity and POWER!
Go Marching Titans!!
Oct. 11th 2008 – Metamora, IL
8:45AM: Drumline (including pit)/Drum Majors Call
9:15AM: Run-Through/Load bus
10:00AM: Depart from EPGHS
10:45AM: Arrive at MTHS, Metamora IL/Dress immediately
11:39AM: Step off for the parade component
12:10PM: Hydrate/relax – Stay in uniform unless permitted by Freesen
12:45PM: Leave the lot for warm up
1:25PM: Depart for Gate
1:45PM: Performance
2:00PM: Off the field - Meet for announcements/change
5:30PM: Seated for the 1A,2A,3A awards(DMs change at 5)
6:15-9PM: Eat Dinner, Watch Bands. Sit together!
9:30PM: Seated for 4A, 5A awards
9:45PM: Awards Ceremony
10:00PM: Load Bus
10:10PM: Depart from MTHS, Metamora, IL
10:45PM: Arrive at EPGHS and unload.
Make sure you have ALL your materials (Instrument, all uniform parts, reeds, show shirts, etc.) and triple check! After we perform you are required to be in your “show” t-shirts. This is considered part of the uniform and you will be marked down without it.
- Be on time. “To be early is to be on time. To be on time is to be late. To be late is to be dead.”
- Be respectful. The people assisting us today, parents, students, judges, etc., are there to help. They deserve your respect.
- Be appropriate. Any inappropriate actions could affect your grade or future performances.
- Be proud. We represent EPGHS on and off the field.
Perform and present with intensity and POWER!
Go Marching Titans!!
October 02, 2008
Homecoming Schedule
Freesen’s Schedule for Homecoming
7:15AM: MT Rehearsal at the Stadium
Lunch
12:45PM: Band call for the assembly
1:00PM: Pep Assembly (Fight Song, Show, Stands Tunes, Hey Baby)
3:00PM: Parade line up #15 (Parking Lot)
3:30PM: Step off
4:15PM: Dinner (Cafeteria)
6:00PM: Call for the game. In uniform
6:50PM: Pre-game sequence
7:00PM: Homecoming Game vs. the Fluffy Bunnies
Hope this helps give you an idea of what's going on tomorrow. Make sure we are on time and ready to go.
7:15AM: MT Rehearsal at the Stadium
Lunch
12:45PM: Band call for the assembly
1:00PM: Pep Assembly (Fight Song, Show, Stands Tunes, Hey Baby)
3:00PM: Parade line up #15 (Parking Lot)
3:30PM: Step off
4:15PM: Dinner (Cafeteria)
6:00PM: Call for the game. In uniform
6:50PM: Pre-game sequence
7:00PM: Homecoming Game vs. the Fluffy Bunnies
Hope this helps give you an idea of what's going on tomorrow. Make sure we are on time and ready to go.
Season Snapshot
We are so thankful to have a great photographer traveling with us this season. All photos in this post are courtesy of Tyson Joye.
Articles
Greetings!
I just checked the school website (www.unit11.org) and we have an article posted on the homepage. You can find it by clicking this link, http://www.unit11.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=4&Itemid=26
I also believe we will be featured in the El Paso Journal and the Gridley Villiage Times this week or next.
I just checked the school website (www.unit11.org) and we have an article posted on the homepage. You can find it by clicking this link, http://www.unit11.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=4&Itemid=26
I also believe we will be featured in the El Paso Journal and the Gridley Villiage Times this week or next.
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