Traughber JHS Band
WEEK #8, OCTOBER 5-9, 2026
This Week With The Traughber Band
Monday, October 5, Traughber Band Culver's Day, OHS Marching Band 8th Grade Day! (see below)
Tuesday, October 6, Fall Band Concert (see below)
Wednesday, October 7, Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal 6- 8 pm
Thursday, October 8
Friday, October 9, MakeMusic Homework Due, Panther Jazz Band, 3:10-4:10 pm
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
50/50 RAFFLE AT CONCERTS
8th GR MARCHING BAND NIGHT AT OHS!
FALL BAND CONCERT
Conflict with Cross Country and Concert
6th Graders who participate in band and cross country will need to be at the Traughber for the concert by 6:10 pm. The performance begins at 6:15 pm. They may perform in their CC Uniform to save time.
8th Graders who participate in band and cross country will need to be at the Traughber for the concert by 6:40 pm. The 8th Gr performance will begin at 6:50 pm. They may perform in their CC Uniform to save time.
October 6, 2026
6th Grade Beginner Band & 8th Grade Symphonic Band
Meet @ 5:45 pm, Perform @ 6:15 pm (Earlier time needed to accommodate all 4 band performances)
Students will watch each other perform.
7th Grade Concert Band & Wind Ensemble
Meet @ 7:15, Perform @ 7:45 pm
Students will watch each other perform.
ALL students must wear band uniforms:
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bands: Music Dept Polo (Will be delivered in class before the concert), All black pants, all black socks, and all black close-toed shoes
Wind Ensemble: Formal Uniform (Will be delivered in class before the concert), all black socks, and all black close-toed shoes
Where: Traughber JHS Cafeteria, LIVE STREAM: https://www.facebook.com/TraughberBand
Grade: 600 points total
Attendance & Punctuality (100)
Arrives on time for call time, attends full concert, follows all instructions.
Performance Preparation & Participation (250)
Performs assigned music with best effort, focus, and engagement. Brings instrument, music, and supplies.
Concert Uniform (100)
Wears complete required uniform as outlined (all black shoes, socks, etc.).
Stage Etiquette & Professionalism (50)
Maintains appropriate behavior on and off "stage" (quiet during other groups, respectful applause, no phone use, follows conductor).
Concert Review Assignment (100)
Submits a written review sheet of other band’s performance at the concert.
JAZZ BAND NEWS
Rehearsals/Upcoming Performances
- Every Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- NOV. 11 - OHS Jazz Band Big Night @ 7 PM (Call time 6:30 PM at OHS - where TJE Polo)
- DEC. 12 - SD #308 Jazz Festival @ Bednarcik JHS (TBD)
- DEC. 15 - Winter Holiday Concert @ TR GYM (TBD)
Panther Jazz Band
- Every Friday 3:10 - 4:10 PM
- DEC. 15 - Winter Holiday Concert @ TR Gym (TBD)
LOOKING AHEAD
Road to Indianapolis Fundraiser
Music Dept Party
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2026-27 Band Performance Dates
Fall Band Concert, Tuesday, October 6, Traughber JHS Cafeteria/Stage
Holiday Season Band Concert, Tuesday, December 15,Traughber JHS Cafeteria/Stage
WIND ENSEMBLE ONLY: Traughber Wind Ensemble, The Midwest Clinic, Chicago, IL, Thur. Dec. 17, all day
FAF Preview Band Concert, Tuesday, March 2, Traughber JHS
District 308 Fine Arts Festival & Music Contest, All Bands & Choirs Perform, Saturday, March 6, Site: TR
WIND ENSEMBLE ONLY: Naperville Winds & TR Wind Ensemble @ Wheaton College, Thursday, March 11, 2027, 6-9:30 PM
WIND ENSEMBLE ONLY: Music For All National Festival, Indianapolis, IN, April 1-3, 2027
Junior High Honor Band Festival (select 8th graders), April 9-10, 2027 @ TR
WIND ENSEMBLE ONLY: U of I Superstate or Elmhurst University Midwest Invitational, May 7, 2027
Spring Band Concert, Tuesday, May 25, Traughber JHS Cafeteria/Stage
Contact Us
Email: rmaxwell@sd308.org or dcano@sd308.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/sd308.org/traughberjhsband/home
Location: 570 Colchester Drive, Oswego, IL, USA
Phone: 630-636-2721
Facebook: facebook.com/TraughberBand