The Peotone Music Program News

We’re excited to invite you to PIC Band Award Night and Showcase on Thursday, April 30th! This special event will take place at Peotone Intermediate Center at 5 p.m!

During the showcase, you’ll get a chance to:

• See the development of your students since the start of beginning of the year

• Hear the new music they have been working on

• Awards will be presented to students who have demonstrated exceptional effort, growth, and achievement this year.

If you plan on coming, we ask that you please fill out the Google form so we know how many chairs we will need to set up.

Congratulations to all of the students who performed at the March 19th Concert! A special shout out to Mr. Mike Heywood and combo who were featured in the Varsity Choir's Beatles Medley!

Thank you to those who contributed donations for the Tornado Disaster Relief. All donated items were picked up over spring break by the District Director from the office of State Representative Jackie Haas (pictured)

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The concert was recorded but the recording stopped right before the last song. Fortunately, an audience member was able to share their video of the last song, so Ms. Marshall was able to create a separate link to "Goin' Up a Yonder" with all of the 6th-12th Grade singers.

This year we will be adding Color Guard to the Marching Blue Devils Band! We are looking for someone with prior color guard and / or dance experience to be able to lead the group next year. If you have anyone that you think would be a good fit, please have them reach out to me at bkowalski@peotoneschools.org. This is a paid stipend position.

This weekend PJHS Band and Choir students went to the Solo and Ensemble event held at Bradley Central Middle School. Students either individually or in groups performed for judges receiving scores, feedback, and (when they get back to school on Monday) their medals or ribbons. All students received either a 1 or 2 rating, which are the two highest scores possible. We are really proud of the work they continue to showcase!

If you know a 4th grader who would be interested in band, instrument tryout and signup days are coming soon!

On April 15, students will try out instruments during school with guidance from Mr. Stefans, myself, and Quinlan & Fabish (instrument company) reps. Results and personalized feedback will be sent

home the next day.

Then, join us for Band Registration Night on April 22 from 5:30–6:30 PM at Peotone Junior High. You'll complete a contact form, get help choosing the right instrument, and learn how to rent or purchase materials through Quinlan & Fabish to ensure a great start in band at PIC, PJHS, PHS, and beyond!