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UPCOMING EVENTS JAN 23 - FIRST WINTERGUARD SHOW FEB 20 - STATE OF THE ART --------------------------------- MERRY CHRISTMAS TUNE IN JAN. 1 --------------------------------- Winter Potluck Sun. Dec 13 @ 5:30 PM --------------------------------- Tuning up for the Rose Bowl (Thanks to Ken Muszynski for the pictures) ---------------------------------- IMEA Concert, L/Way West Nov. 21, 2009 Kudos to all Participants including our own: Abby Levy, Emily Arvia, Kim Karlin, Anna Heard, Emma Stibich, Patricia Gornick, Kathryn Wolske, Jade Stansbury, Michael Basile, TJ Galullo, Colin Parsons, Briana Engelbert, Mike Spear ------------------------------- THANKS !!! ------------------------------- Band wins AA, 3rd overall at Grand Nationals
Marian also earned first place in Class AA at BOA Grand Nationals, while garnering first place in AA for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect. The Marian Band, which will represent Illinois in the Tournament of Roses Parade® on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif., also won its 30th consecutive Illinois Marching Band state championship in Class on Oct. 24 at Illinois State University. Making its record 26th appearance in the BOA Grand Nationals, the Marian Bands has won a record seven Grand National Championships, the last coming in 2000. The Spartan Band was the lone Catholic band among the 12 Finals qualifiers, as well as the lone representative from Illinois. Marian Catholic Marching Band performing their 2009 show titled "The Nightingale: A Parable of Gilded Cages" including musical selections "Heaven and Earth" by Kitaro, "Three Japanese Dances" by Bernard Rogers, "The Nightingale" by Igor Stravinski and "The Miraculous Mandarin" by Bela Bartok.
-------------------------------------- Last Practice at School GRAND NATIONALS WEEK The culmination of our Marching Season. Why we work so hard and long to be who we are as a band. Let's make this a fantastic week and a big celebration of everybody's efforts. God Bless our staff and kids !!! Prelim Perf, Friday Nov 13 - 5:45 PM Ticket Pick-up Wed. Don't miss front page article on the band in today's (Sunday, Nov 8 Chgo Trib) AND Follow-up Article Thurs. Nov 12 in "Live" section Everyone have a safe road trip to Indy !! ------------------------------------ Indianapolis BOA Regional Sat. Nov 7, 2009 New picture galleries posted under St. Louis Regional, ISU and Halloween ----------------------------------- Last Wed Nite Practice ------------------------------------ HALLOWEEN PRACTICE
------------------------------------- State of Illinois Marching Band Championships Saturday, Oct 24 2009 Illinois State Champions
-------------------------------------- St. Louis BOA Super-Regional October 17 Cardinal Ritter Prep Practice --------------------------------------- L/Way Marching Contest Sat. Oct 10 ----------------------------------------- Wed Nite Practice Charlie's Angels ---------------------------------------- Friday, October 2 Homecoming Football Game --------------------------------------- Noon Run Through - Homecoming
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Saturday, Sept 26 Wheaton North High School ----------------------------------- Wed Nite Practice ------------------------------------- Football Game Fri, Sept 18 ----------------------------------------- Wed, Sept 16 Practice -------------------------------------- Football game performance Friday Sept. 4
Football 8-28-09 Picture Gallery Carnival Fundraiser Picture Gallery
Let the Season begin!
New Juniors -------------------------------- Rose Bowl Parade Practice -------------------------------- 2008-2009 Band Season Below Percussion Ensemble Concert Tues, May 12 -------------------------------- Spring Potluck Dinner May 10, 2009
------------------------------------- Spring Concert Thurs, May 7, 2009 Guest Soloist Erik John (EJ) Ramos
Cadet Band Musical Selections Included: "Twilights in the Wilderness" "Toccata for Band" Concert Band Musical Selections: "Festival Prelude" "Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon" "Symphony No. 1" by Claude T. Smith Symphonic Band Musical Selections: "Seas Songs" "Symphony for Band" by Paul Hindesmith "October" "Fantasie Brillante" (Guest Soloist Erik John (EJ) Ramos) "Variations on a Kitchen Sink" Percussion Feature of Variations on a Kitchen Sink
------------------------------------ Spring Muscial "Grease" Kudos go out to Ovell, Chris, Scott, Mike, Alanna, Kieran and the rest of the muscial staff and performers ----------------------------------- Band Performs at Marian Catholic 50th Anniversary Celebration at Art Institute of Chicago on April 25, 2009 ---------------------------------- RECAP FROM WGI WEBSITE : Sweeping all captions, Marian Catholic (IL) (Gold Medal- 95.9) illustrated the hopelessness of the state of man after being expelled from Paradise with their powerful production “Fallen.” A large gate opened at the beginning to allow the members to pass through while performing on flags resembling tattered wings. As the ladies dropped to their knees in desperation, the hymn “Amazing Grace” rang throughout the arena. In one of the most visually stunning effects in recent years, the gate moved forward as the tarp was pulled to reveal a sky with white puffy clouds, as the group streamed inside the opening gate in a glorious ending. FLASH ! FLASH ! FLASH ! Marian girls Winterguard took 1st place out of 36 groups competing in Scholastic Open class at University of Dayton Winterguard Internationals scoring a whopping 95.90 ! What a phenominal achievement !
Update from Dayton, Ohio WinterGuard scores 90.90 in Semi-Finals (Highest score in SO class) to make Finals Round Sat Performance Time - 2:36 PM -------------------------------- SPECIAL PERFORMANCE TONITE ! TUES, MARCH 31 - 8:45 PM EAST GYM WINTERGUARD "OPEN" CLASS LAST MARIAN PRACTICE -------------------------------- WinterGuard at WGI Championships Thurs, Apr 2 @ Nutter Center Dayton, Ohio Prelim Performance - 9:48 PM Semi-Finals - 5:03 PM Friday Finals on Sat - 2:36 PM Visit www.wgi.org for details ------------------------------- CLARINET RECITAL THURS, APRIL 2 ------------------------------- Midwest Colorguard Circuit Performances LaPorte High School LaPorte, IN Sat Mar 28 - "A" Guard - 10 AM "Open" Guard - 1:59 PM Perform Sun - Mar 29 -Times TBA Visit www.midwestcolorguard.com --------------------------------- LincolnWay East Show March 22, 2009
PERCUSSION CONCERT THURS, MAR 5, 2009 "DINING ROOM MUSIC" ----------------------------------- State of the Art Catholic Band Competition (Hosted by Marian Catholic) Sat. Feb 21 Cadet Band Performance - 11:25 AM Concert Band Performance - 2:30 PM
Symphonic Band Performance - 5:40 PM -----------------------------------------------
Winter Concert, Sun, Feb 15 Cadet Band Musical Pieces "New Castle March" & "Chant Rituals"
Concert Band Musical Pieces "Flieger-Marsch", "Air for Band" & "Psalm for Band"
Symphonic Band Musical Pieces "L'Inglesina" & "Lincolnshire Posy" "Dance Rhythms" & "Celebration Overture"
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MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BAND NEW YORK CITY, NY MACY'S PARADE PERFORMANCE MACY'S PARADE TRIP PICTURE GALLERY ------------------------------- 2008 GRAND NATIONALS
Band Takes 1st Place in Class AA
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, making its record 25th appearance in the Bands of America Finals Round on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, captured fourth place as one of only 12 bands to earn berths in the Finals Round. With its show, "Cosmic Speculations: On the Edges of Infinity," the Marian Band earned first place in Class AA at BOA Grand Nationals, while garnering first place in AA for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect. The lone Illinois Band to advance to Saturday night’s Finals, Marian Catholic was one of 90 bands from throughout the nation to begin Grand Nationals competition on Friday. Saturday's Finals performance for Marian is scheduled at 9 p.m. EST, with Awards announcements scheduled approximately 11 p.m. The Spartan Band has won BOA Grand Nationals a record seven times, most recently in 2000. Grand Nationals 2008 Photo Gallery Final Week Practices Photo Gallery
Earlier this fall, the Marian Band captured its 29th consecutive Illinois State championship in class at Illinois State University. The Spartan Band also earned second place at the BOA St. Louis Super Regional on Oct. 18 and placed fourth overall in the Indianapolis Midwest Regional on Nov. 8 while winning class AA and taking first in AA for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect.
------------------------------ Congratulations to the 17 members of the Marian Band for auditioning into our All-District Band and Orchestra. Kudos to all who auditioned. We realize we are blessed with more than 17 fine players. Auditioning at this time of year is quite a feat for all! ------------------------------- Three Marian students chosen for the Army All-American Marching Band. Watch the CBS News spot. ---------------------------------
Friday, Oct 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Sat, Nov 1st Band Practice
------------------------------- St. Louis Super-Regional Edward Jones Dome Oct. 18, 2008
-------------------------------- ISU 2008
Picture Gallery 2008 ILLINOIS STATE PICTURE GALLERY 2007 --------------------------------
Our calendar has been updated for the season. We are looking forward to a great season with wonderful possibilities.
------------------------------- NAPERVILLE CENTRAL MARCHING CONTEST SAT, OCT 4
"The Practice Field"
--------------------------------- HOMECOMING -SEPT 26, 2008
------------------------------- BAND LOCK-IN SEPT 13, 2008 ----------------------------- HOME FOOTBALL GAME SEPT 12, 2008 ----------------------------
Saturday, August 30 Marian Catholic Marching Band Chicago Heights Labor Day Parade
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SPIRIT WEEK PICTURES BELOW
SPIRIT WEEK - CLASH DAY - MON, AUG 11
Spirit Week - Super Hero Day - Tues, Aug 12
SPIRIT WEEK- OLYMPICS DAY - WED, AUG 13
SPIRIT WEEK - SECTION PRIDE DAY - FRI, AUG 15
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CONGRATULATIONS SYMPHONIC BAND!! The Marian Symphonic Band was named AA Champion at the University of Illinois Superstate Competition on Saturday, May 3! Congratulations to Mr. Bimm and Symphonic Band for great performances of Iubilum and Medea. Congratulations to Hersey High School, the AAA Champion and Libertyville, last year's champion.
----------------------------------------------------- SPRING POTLUCK PICTURES
SYMPHONIC BAND - "SOUND OF MUSIC" MEDLEY DEDICATED TO SISTER PAUL
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CONCERT BAND - "ARMENIAN DANCES" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISU SYMPHONIC PERFORMANCE - APR 26, 2008
ISU CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE - APR 26, 2008 ---------------------------------------------------
JULY 4TH LION'S PARADE CHICAGO PICTURE GALLERY MARCHING SEASON 2007 PRACTICES PICTURE GALLERY
GRAND NATIONALS 2007 The MUSIC OF JOHN MACKEY Featuring Turbine, GRAND NATIONALS PICTURE GALLERY
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The Marian Catholic Band program has a reputation as being one of the outstanding concert and marching bands in the United States. Over the past twelve years the bands have earned hundreds For more information, email the Marian Band, or call (708) 754-BAND Last updated on January 13, 2010--> |
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