The Peotone Music Program News

This Saturday, the 6th-8th grade bands participated in the IGSMA contest at Martino Junior High in New Lenox. After a 30-minute warm-up, each band performed for a panel of judges and then received a 30-minute clinic to improve their playing. They also received a professional recording of their performance, which Peotone will receive later.

The 6th grade band received feedback, while the 7th-8th grade band was scored, with a lower score indicating better performance (like golf). The 7-8th grade band earned scores of 11, 11, and 13 — (as far as I know) the best Peotone Junior High has received in 15 years!

A big thank you to the parent chaperones who made this event run smoothly. Every step of the way they were helpful and made everything run so smoothly. I'm incredibly proud of the students' hard work and can't wait to showcase their achievements at Thursday's concert!

If you haven't looked at the music calendar recently, the Spring Choir and Band concerts are on March 11th and 13th starting at 7 p.m. at the PHS Auditorium! Doors will open for each night at 6:45 p.m. We are so excited to be showcasing what the students have been working on. Below are the call times for each concert:

Choir Call Times on March 11th:

• PIC Choir: 5:45 p.m.
• PJHS Choir : 6:00 p.m.
• PHS Choir: 6:15 p.m.
• Powerhouse Show Choir: 6:30 p.m.

Band Call Times on March 13th:

• PIC Band: 5:45 p.m.
• PJHS Bands (6-8th grade): 6:00 p.m.
• PHS Band: 6:15 p.m.

Please review the attached choir details and concert attire for both band and choir. Additionally, If there are any parents willing to help chaperone the Band concert please email Mr. Kowalski at bkowalski@peotoneschools.org.

We are very excited that the PIC and PJHS choirs will be singing next Sunday, March 16 at 2:45pm at the All State Arena (just before the start of the 3:00 Chicago Wolves game!).

Reminder to choir students: arrive to PJHS promptly at 12:30 pm on Sunday, March 16 to take the bus. Singers need to arrive early to the stadium for an important warm-up.

Reminder to those who ordered tickets to the game: Only the parents who signed up to chaperone ride the bus with choir students to the stadium. Everyone else is responsible for their own transportation. Parking is $15 per car.

If you have a child in the PJHS choir and you ordered reduced price tickets to the March 16th Chicago Wolves game, you may pick them up at the Tuesday night choir concert (immediately following the concert).

If you have a child in the PIC choir and you ordered reduced price tickets to the March 16th Chicago Wolves game - OR - ordered via PIC but do not have a student in the choir: You will hear from Mr. Stefans or Ms. Tekiela early this week about where/when to pick up your tickets.

Please reach out to Mr. Stefans or Ms. Marshall if you have any questions.

The PHS Band had an incredible clinic at ISU with Assistant Band Director, TJ Mack! He did a fantastic job of helping us bring more depth to our music. The students also had the opportunity to perform in one of Illinois' top concert halls, the Center for Performing Arts. To top it off, the kids enjoyed a tasty fast food stop on the way back!

Say YES to the Prom Dress!

Help high school girls fulfill their dreams of attending prom!

Please donate new & gently used formal dresses, formal shoes jewelry and hair accessories at Peotone High School Music Room 605 w North St Peotone Il 60468 or Peotone Bowl 210 N. 2nd St Peotone Il 60468

The day for shopping has been updated. Girls will be invited to shop on April 12th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Media Center Peotone High School 210 N. 2nd St Peotone Il 60468

All proceeds will benefit Peotone Fine Arts programs

In order to make sure that both band and choir performances run smoothly, we are asking families to fill out a conflict form (the button below) if a student is not able to be there. This is to be filled out at least 2 weeks in advance before the date of conflict. This form will be posted on the newsletter and shortly is available on both band and choir student's Google Classroom pages.

Performances are grades and the expectation is for you to be there. If you are unable to go to an event, there will be a makeup assignment that will need to be completed. Usually situations of work or family events do not qualify as reasons for not going. Once completing the form, please alert Mr. Kowalski or Ms. Marshall about the submission so we can review it.