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2003 Command Performance

   When the curtain rang down on the Marian Catholic Band's Command Performance in the spring of 2001, the bravos prompted the MCHS Advancement Office to request an encore from Director Greg Bimm… and Command Performance II: A Reprise was born.
   Like its predecessor, Reprise benefits the Instrument Endowment Fund for the Marian Catholic Bands; unlike Command Performance, Reprise functioned as a stand alone event, an opportunity to thank current patrons of the Band Program and to celebrate the gifts of the students and their directors.
   "Reprise will showcase the outstanding performance of our young people whose talents have been developed and focused so beautifully by Mr. Bimm," MCHS President Sr. M. Paul said. "When Greg agreed to allow us to host an encore of Command Performance at Governors State University this spring, we were thrilled to be able to bring a second program to an even wider audience."
   Command Performance II: A Reprise is open to parents, alumni, students, alumni parents and friends of the arts. The 1 p.m. performance on Saturday, March 15, 2003, at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University promised accessibility and superior acoustics. The ticket price of $25 (no discounted seats for children or seniors) covers the expenses of the venue; any net proceeds will be restricted to the MCHS Band Instrument Endowment Fund established with the original Command Performance.
   MCHS Band Directors Greg Bimm and Bobby Lambert have chosen exceptional pieces for Reprise and Percussion Director Mike Coers is also planning a special performance.
   "We are planning a broad mixture of pieces for the hour and 20 minutes," Bimm explained. "It will range from symphonic dances like West Side Story to a ballet piece by Samuel Barber."
   Since its earliest formation, the MCHS Band has attracted students for its musical excellence and strong community. A record seven times Bands of America Grand National winner and with 23 consecutive Championship (Class 4A) State titles under the direction of Greg Bimm, the MCHS Marching Band holds an enviable national reputation. However, the Symphonic Band's performance is equally impressive in garnering national honors. Mr. Jim Moore, a musician and clinician with knowledge of programs across the country said, "The total MCHS Band Program is unparalleled with any organization I've been associated with at the university, college or high school level."
   "It is a true honor and privilege to work with Greg Bimm every day," Assistant Band Director Lambert praised. "He takes the teaching profession and turns it into an art form.  He balances sound and musical instruction with the instruction of the heart—honesty, respect, integrity, kindness. In so doing, Greg produces good citizens who have the greatest gift a teacher can give, inspiration."
   For further information, please call Peg Massucci (708.756.9427), MCHS Capital Projects Coordinator, or view the MCHS Band web site at www.marianchs.com\band\special_events.

Leadership Sponsors  

   Sincerest thanks to our early leadership sponsors whose initative has so successfully launched this project in support of band instruments for Marian Catholic High School. May your generosity continue to be matched by others who share your love of learning and music.
   The Marian Catholic Community gratefully acknowledges:

    As well as special thanks to the Marian Mothers Club for pre- and post-event efforts