IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest Performance Schedule and Information

Click here for the schedule of performances for those students participating in the IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest.

Using that list you'll be able to pinpoint exactly when students will need to be at the Carterville High School, if they are not taking the bus from CCHS.

• When: Saturday, March 7, 8am – 5pm
• Where: Carterville High School, 1415 West Grand Avenue, Carterville, IL

Mr. Townsend also provided some additional information to aid in planning for the event:

A bus will be leaving from CCHS at 7:45 am on Saturday, March 7. Any student riding out with us must ride back with us, but all students are welcome to arrange for their own transportation to and from Carterville High School. We expect the bus to return to CCHS between 4:00 and 4:30 pm.

Performing groups are asked to meet at our designated area in the auxiliary gym 30 minutes prior to their performance time for warm-up and tuning. Dress for this event is concert blacks, with colored tie optional.

Free time should be spent in the cafeteria, as the gym will be a noisy, chaotic environment. Food and drinks will be available in the Cafeteria. They will have the usual items like pizza, hot dogs, nachos, donuts, chips, candy, soda and water. I am being told that $6.00 will be more than enough to buy a meal at CHS. Food should be kept in the cafeteria area only. 

There is not a formal award ceremony at this event. Awards are given out the night of the music banquet, but students will be able to find out results on March 7, as they will be posted in the CHS Cafeteria.

Good luck, and thank you for your efforts in supporting our students' performances!

Band Booster Meeting Highlights from Feb 23, 2015

• The Awards Banquet will be at the Civic Center on 5/11/2015.  Please save the date and plan on joining us for great night celebrating this year and all its accomplishments.  This year's banquet will feature an exciting new presentation.
• Our February fundraisers were a success!

o   Quatros Night made about $300 in February.  We have more  Quatros Gift Cards worth $10 each available for purchase.  Contact Susan Pimentel or Carol Eaton Brandenburg to purchase some.   The cards cost $10 and are worth $10 at Quatros.  The Band makes $3 off of every $10 card sold.

o   Trivia Night was a great success, especially with the weather concerns and snow-days off leading up to the event.  The winners of the Trivia Contest were "Under the Radar", lead by CCHS' Mr. Rodvelt.  Instead of taking the $200 top prize, they generously donated it to the band. The band earned about $3300 altogether, including table fees, food auctions and sales, trivia game bonuses, prize raffles, and the Dead or Alive game.  Thanks to everyone who attended, donated prizes, and worked to make Trivia Night a success!

o   We will look into selling Gift Cards from Larry’s House of Cakes.

• Band Booster officer elections will be held at the March meeting.    We passed the amendment to the by-laws allowing an officer to run again after 2 consecutive terms, as described in the Jan. summary, below.  We then took a vote to allow the President to run again.  The ballot for next month’s vote is:

o   President:  Carol Eaton Brandenburg
o   Vice President:  Kathie Rigney
o   Treasurer: Debbie Meador
o   Secretary: Amy Weber

At this time, the candidates are uncontested.  However, the nominating committee is still taking candidates, and anyone can be nominated from the floor as a write-in.  Contact webmaster@marchingterriers.com or president@marchingterriers.com if you are interested in serving as an officer in the 2015-16 school year.

• The Finance Committee will present a budget proposal at the March meeting.  We will vote on it in April.
• Student Accounts have been updated, but are still missing Kroger deposits, due to an error in mailing the check to us.  We are working on getting it reissued, and will update the accounts again as soon as we can. 
• In order to further safeguard the Band Booster account from possible embezzlement, changes to the deposits of fundraising funds were proposed and discussed.  We will vote on the changes at a future meeting.
• Finally, Mr. Townsend reported that the Branson Trip is still on schedule and the students are learning the music for the performance.

CCHS Marching Terriers Trivia Night is still on for tonight!

Despite the weather, we are still having our annual Trivia Night tonight at the Garden Grove Event Center (1215 E Walnut St, Carbondale).
Last minute additions are welcome. There are still tables and meals available, so please brave the weather and come join us. Tables for 8 are $100 or $15 per person individually.

5:30 p.m. Doors Open for Table Decorating
6:00 p.m. Dinner Available (Soup, Sandwich & Salad for $8.00)
7:00 p.m. Trivia Starts

We will have appetizer plates for sale as well as a Dessert Auction. There will be a 50/50 raffle and tickets for Raffle Baskets available. There will be lots of chances to win all night long and the first place team will win $200.00!

Come join us to support the award winning CCHS Marching Terriers Band.
Thank you for helping us earn money to benefit the Band and encourage them to be the Best Band in Land!

Upcoming Trivia Night and Desert Auction

We've got an exciting Marching Terrier social event coming up in the next couple of weeks, and a related deadline this week.  If you haven't heard:

In case you can't see the image of our nifty flyer, above, here's the scoop:  We are having a Trivia Night on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Garden Grove Event Center (1215 E. Walnut St, behind the University Mall here in Carbondale).  Doors open at 5:30 pm, Dinner starts at 6:00 pm, and the Trivia starts at 7:00 pm.  Cost for the table of 8 is $100, or individual cost per person is an affordable $15.  Dinner is $8 for Soup, Salad, and Sandwiches, RSVP to guarantee your meal. $200 First Prize with more prizes throughout the evening.

Register online at: http://goo.gl/forms/y9AMo1UvGw by February 13, 2015.  That's this Friday!

If you have any questions, please email trivia@marchingterriers.com, Lois Anderson will help you.

Adding to the evening's enjoyment we will have a Desert Auction!  We're looking for donations of delectable deserts.   Kathie Rigney is seeking donations for the auction.  Homemade items usually fetch higher bids, but they are not absolutely necessary.   It is nice if a dessert item is enough to serve a table (8 people).  If you would like to donate, but won't be able to make it on Saturday, Kathie is willing to pick up your donation, just contact her at 618-203-3215 text or phone and she'll take care of you!  If you would rather email, use trivia@marchingterriers.com and we'll forward it on. 

If you're not sure you can make it, or don't have a team, don't stress. Just drop in, pay at the door, and we'll get you to a table for a great night with fun, friendly people.

So come join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia and treats!  

See you Saturday, February 21st!