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Traughber JHS Band

WEEK #8, OCTOBER 5-9, 2026

TraughberJHS BandWEEK #8, OCTOBER 5-9, 2026
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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 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5

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50/50 RAFFLE AT CONCERTS 50/50 RAFFLE AT CONCERTS

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8th GR MARCHING BAND NIGHT AT OHS! 8th GR MARCHING BAND NIGHT AT OHS!

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FALL BAND CONCERT 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.

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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.

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JAZZ BAND NEWS JAZZ BAND NEWS

Rehearsals/Upcoming Performances

Traughber Jazz Ensemble

  • 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 LOOKING AHEAD

Road to Indianapolis Fundraiser Road to Indianapolis Fundraiser

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Music Dept Party Music Dept Party

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LOOKING FOR A LESSON TEACHER ? CLICK BELOW! LOOKING FOR A LESSON TEACHER ? CLICK BELOW!

PRIVATE LESSON TEACHER INFORMATION-CLICK HERE

2026-27 Band Performance Dates 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

INSTRUMENTS. SUPPLIES & UPGRADE LIST (Click)
TRAUGHBER BAND AMAZON WISHLIST
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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

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