Feb. 16th - Game Night and Silent Auction

Announcing our 2nd Annual Mustang Band Boosters Game Night & Silent Auction.  A raffle will also be held (winner need not be present).
When:      Saturday, February 16th
Time:       7:00pm – 11:00pm
Where:    Downers Grove Moose Lodge
                    1030 Warren Ave.
Tickets:  $15 in Advance (by Feb 4th)
                    $20 at the Door
Download the 2-page Game Night Flyer and Raffle Form here.

Questions?  Contact Peggy Nuccio (see flyer for details).

Want to join the Mustang Pep Band?

Do you want to join the cheerleaders, fillies, and the super fans this year and support our Mustang Basketball Teams?

Check out the dates and your level of interest by clicking for More Details

Downers Grove Tree Lightning Ceremoney

Village of Downers Grove 2012 Tree Lighting Ceremony

When: Friday, November 23, 2012 from 3:45 to 4:30 pm

Who: All MM students (including Color Guard) expected to attend unless you are still out of town from vacation.
Click for More Details

Stockup on your Cheesecakes before holidays!!!!!

The Cheesecakes that everyone loves are back!   The Mustang Band Boosters are once again selling delicious Gourmet’s Delight cheesecakes, just in time for the holidays.   Samples of most of the offerings will be available outside the Auditorium at the Band Concerts on November 6th & 8th.  (This fundraiser is open to students in any of the DGS Music Programs.)

This year we are offering a variety of cheesecakes in two sizes –

Regular: These large 9” cheesecakes weigh from 3-1/2 to 4 lbs., and are pre-cut into 14 servings – available in 14 varieties.

Mini: These 7” cheesecakes weigh approx. 2-1/4 lbs., and are pre-cut into 6-8 servings – available in 7 varieties.

Click for the Brochure for the delicious cheesecakes

Download the Order Form for Regular (9” size) Cheesecakes

Download the Order Form for Mini (7” size) Cheesecakes   

Additional Details 

Tues. October 30th Fall Banquet & Raffle

The Marching Mustangs will hold their Annual Fall Awards Banquet on Tuesday, October 30th in the DGS School Cafeteria. Check-In is at 5.45pm, Dinner at 6:15pm, and Presentation/Awards at 7:30pm. Tickets are $13 per person (advanced reservations). Dinner will include a buffet-style dinner with variety of choices as listed in the reservation form

Reservations & Payment are due by Thursday, October 25th.  For more Details and Contact Information, please click here for Reservation Form and confirm your seat ASAP.  Each section is encouraged to donate a basket for raffle at the event (families & friends are also welcome to prepare & donate a raffle basket).  Raffle tickets will be sold at registration and during dinner for $1 each, or 6 tickets for $5.
For more information, or any questions, please contact our Fall Banquet Chair, Jan Colip at gen-fallbanquet@mustangbandboosters.com

Important Links:
Fall Banquet Registration Form
Raffle Basket Flyer

Questions? email us at: gen-fallbanquet@mustangbandboosters.com

ISU State Marching Band Championships – October 27, 2012

Marching Mustangs will be visiting Normal this weekend to participate in the ISU State Marching Band Championship on OCTOBER  27, 2012 

Location: 

Illinois State University – Normal, IL

Key Elements for Saturday, October 27, 2012


10:15  AM Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching in stadium
12:30 PM Final Run-Through - Pit begins packing trailer – All eat sack lunch brought from home
1:30    PM Load 4 busses (see bus groups below)
2:00   PM Depart for Normal, IL

Click for  Travel Itinerary and Prelim Schedule   

BOA Indy Itinerary and Prelim. Schedule

Marching Mustangs will be visiting Indianapolis this weekend to participate in the Bands of America Super Regional Championship on OCTOBER 20-21, 2012


Key Elements for Saturday, October 20, 2012
4:45 AM CDST    Arrive at DGS - eat a big breakfast before arrival
        Secure Instruments and luggage for loading into coach busses
5:00 AM Load Busses 1 – 3 with personal luggage and Instruments
       (percussion, baritones, mellophones, sousaphones, tenor & bari saxes must have packed the previous night)
5:30 AM Depart for Indianapolisthis Saturdayhold their 
Click for  Travel Itinerary and Prelim Schedule  

Marching Mustangs Awards Banquet - Oct 30th

The Marching Mustangs will hold their Annual Fall Awards Banquet on Tuesday, October 30th in the DGS School Cafeteria.  Check-In is at 5.45pm, Dinner at 6:15pm, and Presentation/Awards at 7:30pm. Tickets are $13 per person (advanced reservations).  Dinner will include a buffet-style dinner with variety of choices as listed in the reservation form.

Reservations & Payment are due by Thursday, October 25th. For more Details and Contact Information, please click here for Reservation Form and confirm your seat ASAP.

See you there.

10th Annual Music Bowl @ Downers Grove South HIgh School

We appreciate the commitment and dedication displayed by all participating bands, parents, families, students, judges, staff and volunteers who contributed to the success of the events despite of the weather.

Great performance by various bands today during our 10th Music Bowl Competition.

10 qualified for finals and performed for a second time. What a show!!!!!!

Click here for --> Prelims Results

Click here for --> Final Results

BOA - Hyatt Palace Fact sheet

You can access the BOA - Hyatt Palace Fact sheet by clicking here

Penn HS, Mishiwaka Results

The Marching Mustangs travelled to Mishiwaka, IN today to compete at the Kingsmen Carnival of Bands.  The band competed well, but were outplaced by the following bands in their Division:

1. Homestead, IN (Music, Visual, General Effect)
2. Snider, IN
3. Carroll, IN

After packing the trailers, the band expects to arrive back at DGS around 1:00am.  No further updates are anticipated this evening.

Wheaton North & Providence Results

The Marching Mustangs competed in a double-header today.  The band is packing and expects to return to DGS around 11:00pm.

Incomplete results are listed below.  Check back later for any updates to the ETA and updated results.

Providence Catholic Invitational

Class AA

1. Downers Grove South (Best General Effect)
2. Lincoln-Way Central (Music, Visual, Perc., Aux.)
3. Glenbard West

Wheaton North Falcon Festival

Class AA

1. Wheeling (Music, Visual, Gen’l Effect-tie)
2. Downers Grove South (Gen’l Effect-tie, Perc.)
3. Wheaton Warrenville South
   ---
   Stagg (Aux.)

Class AAA

1. Lake Park (Music, Visual, GE, Perc., Aux.) – Grand Champ.
2. Plainfield Central
3. Minooka

2013 Marching Mustang Seniors! 

Penn High School – Mishawaka, Indiana ( Sep 22 )

Penn High School – Mishawaka, Indiana
On – September 22, 2012

Click for Penn High School Itinerary

Click for Penn High School Schedule

Lake Park Lancer Joust Competition Results

DGS places 5th overall in Finals Competition.   The band just left Lake Park and is expected to arrive back at DGS around 11:00pm.
Finals Results  (posted 10:15pm)

Providence - Wheaton North Itinerary - Sept 15th

1. PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC COMPETITION
   1800 W. Lincoln Highway New Lenox, IL 60446

11:00 AM Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching – eat a big breakfast before arrival

..... .....

5:15 PM Depart for competition field

5:30 PM Providence Performance
5:45 PM Return to busses – change out of uniforms – pack and load quickly (use bathrooms before departure)

6:15 PM Depart for Wheaton North HS

2. WHEATON NORTH COMPETITION
  701 W. Thomas St. Wheaton, Illinois 60187

6:45 PM Arrive at Wheaton North HS - Change into uniforms (bathrooms in building if needed)
.... ... ....
8:30 PM Wheaton North Performance
.... ... ....

10:15 PM Load busses and return to DGS
10:45 PM Arrive at DGS and unload – put uniforms away

Details can be found at Travel Plans and Schedule.

Senior Night

SENIOR NIGHT - 2012/CLASS OF 2013

Lake Park Lancer Joust – September 8th

ITINERARY FOR LAKE PARK LANCER JOUST

Lake Park High School – Roselle, IL

On – September 8, 2012

 Click for Lake Park Itinerary

CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL

 

The Jazz Ensemble has been selected to perform at the prestigious Chicago Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 2, 2012 from 2:40-3:25 PM at the Young Lions’ Jazz Stage. This performance is “invitation only,” and South HS is one of only a handful of high school groups performing at this internationally acclaimed event. Thanks in advance for your suppport of these student musicians through your event attendance.

Fundraiser @ Buona in Darien on August 29th

Welcome to the 2012-2013 Marching Season. We are announcing our restaurant fundraiser at Buona in Darien, Located @ 7417 South Cass Avenue, on Wednesday, August 29, from 10:30 AM until 10:00 PM.
 
You can eat lunch, dinner or a snack (either dine-in, carry-out, drive-thru, or purchase Buona by-the-pound). Buona will donate 15% to 25% of all sales to the DGS Bands. The more people who participate, the higher percentage DGS Bands will receive, so please bring your family and invite as many friends as possible to eat at Buona on August 29 so we can have a successful fundraiser. 

Your participation in this and all fundraisers is very much appreciated, and the funds generated will benefit each and every band student at DGS. So if you are wondering what to do for dinner the first week of school let Buona Beef do the cooking. Please dine at Buona on Wednesday, August 29.


This Fundraising Flyer MUST be presented when ordering.

Thanks for your support and participation.

IT’S PICTURE TIME!

IT’S PICTURE TIME!

We will have our pictures taken on Tues. August 21st, starting at 4:50p.m. (Practice starts at 6 p.m.)

If your section is scheduled before practice, make sure you arrive at school in enough time to get dressed. 

Click for your Picture Schedule & details

Click for your Picture Order Form 

Please print out an order form and bring it with your payment on Tuesday.

MARCHING BAND 2012 IS HERE

We are just around the corner from the 2012 Marching Mustang Band Camp and the attached Agenda gives you details of the week and the time for the annual family picnic to be held on Friday, August 17th. Be sure to check the blog periodically throughout the week for late breaking news, pictures and experiences from the band students. More to come....

Click for Band Camp Schedule

www.marinersvillagecarlylelake.com

Recently a new fundraising proposal was received from a hotel operator near the largest manmade lake in Carlyle, IL, offering an opportunity for a quiet retreat from the busy life to include fishing, boating, sailing, bike rides and/or family reunion etc.  There is also a golf course nearby.

Mustang Band families would receive a discounted rate ( ask for rate code mustangb when booking). The hotel will contribute $5 per stay to the mustang band boosters using this rate code. 

Hotel Website.  http://www.marinersvillagecarlylelake.com/carlyle-lake-illinois.asp

Click Fundraising details  

Send in your inquiries to carlylemgr@gmail.com

4th of July Parade Itinerary

For the itinerary and information pertaining to the 4th of July parades, click here

3rd Annual DGS Band Boosters Golf Outing and Dinner

The 3^rd Annual DGS Band Booster Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, August 5^th at Twin Lakes Golf Course (9 Holes) in Westmont.

Later that afternoon, after that great golf game, the Boosters are hosting a buffet dinner with a cash bar at Gatto's Restaurant on Main Street in Downers Grove

Registration Form 

 

2012 Show Shirt Design Contest Announced – Entries Due By Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Each year the band t-shirt or “Show Shirt” has a student created design on the front. All students are invited to submit their design for this year’s show, "Some Assembly Required"


Designs Specifications:

Text 2012 Marching Mustangs – Some Assembly Required

Size Print your electronic design on an 11 „‟ by 8½" sheet (horizontal or landscape)

Medium If you use pencil or colored pencils, markers etc. please scan your design and submit it as a jpeg or pdf file

Colors
Up to 5 colors can work including black and/or white
Submissions can be sent to
        
            Mr. Roselieb – croselieb@csd99.org
        or Mrs. Jama – cathyjama@comcast.net

Design due by July 4th, 2012.

                   2012_Show_Shirt_Design.pdf

** 2012 Marching Band Spirit Wear **

Order Form: Marching Band Spirit Wear Order Form

The first spirit wear order of the 2012 marching band season is here!

Please download the form above and turn it into the mailbox in the band room. The spirit wear order with payment is due by May 31st. Orders will be distributed during a practice in June - in plenty of time for summer rehearsals and band camp!

** NEW ** this year - Soffe shorts with a marching band logo! The soffe shorts are the regular soffe shorts that are sold in the stores in junior sizes for the girls.

Also new this year - I hope everyone noticed the pink t-shirts. The marching band logo will be in Carolina blue with white outlining. Both the t-shirt and the long sleeve shirts are unisex.

If you have any questions, send me an email at gsnsgresik@sbcglobal.net.

Thanks,

Sharon Gresik

Merchandise Coordinator

Memorial Day Info 2012

What: Memorial Day Activities
Where: Woodridge - Parade, Downers Grove - Parade and Service
Who: Marching Mustangs – Drumline reports early for Woodridge
When: Monday, May 28, 2012

Drumline – Please report to the band room by 7:45 am, on Monday, May 28.

Hornline and Color Guard – Please report to the band room by 9:15 am, on Monday, May 28.

What to wear - All students please make sure to wear black socks with your marching shoes, and a t-shirt and shorts under the uniform.

Music – Memorize “America Fantasy” for the parade, and bring Star Spangled Banner, and Salute to America’s finest.

For More details --> Memorial Day Activities

Plant Pick up is on Saturday, May 12th

Spring is here and your plants would be arriving soon.


Plant Pick up is on Saturday, May 12th from 9.00am to 11.00am.

The DGS Spring Band Banquet

The DGS Spring Band Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012. It is time once again to honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of the members of all the Downers Grove South Mustang Bands and Winter Guard. All DGS concert band, Jazz band, and Winter Guard students and their families are invited to join the event.


WHEN: Thursday April 26, 2012
TIME: 05:45 pm Check-In Begins
06:15 pm Dinner Served
07:30 pm Presentation and Award

WHERE: School Cafeteria and Auditorium

MENU
Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce (vegetarian option)
Mostacioli with Marinara Sauce (vegetarian option)
Green House Salad (vegetarian option)
Roast Beef
Boneless Chicken Vesuvio
Mini Rolls

Price: $13.00 per person if reserved in advance.
($18.00 per person if purchased at the door. Limited Qty available at the door)

*Please note that this is a dress-up event; shorts, athletic shoes or flip flops are not appropriate. Boys should wear dress pants and ties; Girls should wear skirts, dresses or nice slacks.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT IS Friday, April 20, 2012. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY! NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. Complete the attached reservation form and return it to Craig Roselieb at Downers Grove South High School, 1436 Norfolk Street, Downers Grove, IL 60516 or place in the band mailbox.

Order Form: Spring_Banquet_Reservation_Form .

We are also looking for volunteers for set up, serving, check-in, and clean up. Please contact us if you are available to help make an enjoyable banquet for all.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Jan Colip
email. colipinn@sbcglobal.net
Phone. (630) 985-4807

Jill Quinn
email. JillJohnQuinn@comcast.net
phone. (630) 960-9097

Eileen Fera
email. efera0307@gmail.com
phone. (630) 541-7342

2012 Plant Sale

Spring is coming, and so is our Annual Plant Sale.

Hurray, hurray! Spring is almost here! It’s time to buy beautiful flowers and vegetables for the garden, hanging baskets for the porch, and patio pots for the deck. Why shop at the big box stores, when you can buy them right here and right now at the Mustang Band Booster Plant Sale!.

Students: Earn some money in your student account (~ 15%) by selling plants! Everyone loves fresh spring flowers, so they’re easy to sell. We offer excellent quality flowers and vegetables from Nash Greenhouse in Kalamazoo, MI. The plants are gorgeous, the prices are competitive, and delivery is just in time for Mother’s Day!

New this year - Prizes !!!!! Special prizes may be available for your sales efforts.

Click here for Prize details
Click here for Plant details.
Click here for Order Form.

This year orders are due on Friday April 13th, giving you time to sell through Spring Break and Easter. Plants will be available for pick-up at DGS on Saturday May 12th, the day before Mother’s Day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at the number listed below, or email us at Plant Sales Chairpersons

Bill & Charlene Kubik
Plant Sale Co-chairs
(630) 985-2860

WS - Midwest Music Festival in Lemont

Here is the itinerary for the upcoming "Midwest Music Festival in Lemont".

When: Saturday February 25th 2012
Where: Lemont High School, Lemont, IL

Itinerary: Midwest Music Festival - WS .

WE - Midwest Music Festival in Lemont

Here is the itinerary for the upcoming "Midwest Music Festival in Lemont".

When: Saturday February 25th 2012
Where: Lemont High School, Lemont, IL

Itinerary: Midwest Music Festival - WE .

Buona Fund Raiser

Let’s take the “blues” out of winter and bring on the “beef”! Take a break from cooking by coming to our next restaurant fundraiser at Buona in Darien.

Location: 7417 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL
When: Wednesday, February 29.
Time: From 10:30 AM until 10:00 PM.(Lunch, Dinner or a Snack (dine-in,carry-out, drive-thru, or purchase Buona by-the-pound))

Benefit to DGS Bands: 15% to 25%. You MUST bring this flyer with you when ordering Buona Beef Fundraiser.

Buona will donate 15% to 25% of all sales to the DGS Bands. The more people who participate, the higher percentage DGS Bands will receive, so please bring your family and invite as many friends as possible to eat at Buona on February 29 so we can have a successful fundraiser.

Your participation in this and all fundraisers is very much appreciated, and the funds generated will benefit each and every band student at DGS. So if you are wondering what to do with that extra day in February (leap year), please dine at Buona on Wednesday, February 29. You won’t get another invitation like this for four years!

Butter Braid Fundraiser

It's Butter Braid time!!

Please stop by to sample these delicious treats after the upcoming band
concert on March 5th. Butter Braids are only available once a year, so stock up!

Delivery will be Wed. March 21st from 5-7 pm in the Music Hallway.

This fundraiser is a great way to build up your student accounts as well!

Click here for: Order Form.

Or, you can pick one up at the concert. Orders are due March 7th and must be
prepaid. Please return them to the Band Booster Mailbox.

Questions: please call~ Nadine Bahaveolos @ 708-205-2240

Downers Grove Winter Guard Festival

Here is the schedule for the upcoming "Downers Grove South Winter Guard Festival".

When: Sunday February 19th 2012
Where: Downers Grove South High School
Street Address: 1436 Norfolk St, Downers Grove, IL-60516

Click here for: Festival Info.

Click here for: Show Schedule.

Click here for: Directions to DGS.

Lincolnway North Itinerary and Schedule

Here is the Winter Guard schedule and itinerary for the upcoming "Lincoln Way North Show".

When: Saturday February 11th 2012
Where: Lincoln Way North High School, Franklin, IL

Itinerary: Lincolnway Itinerary .

Show Schedule: Schedule Detail.

DGS WG Naperville North Itinerary - 1.29.2012

Downers Grove South Winter Guard, Naperville North Show

When: January 29, 2012

7:45 am Arrive at DGS for rehearsal
9:00 am Final Run
9:15 am Pack and load
9:45 am Leave for Naperville
11:28 am Warm-up check in
11:36 am Warm-up
11:52 am Leave warm-up
12:00 pm Perform (on right after intermission)
3:10 pm Finale
4:30 pm Estimated time of dismissal

Address: 899 Mill St. (corner of Mill St. & Ogden Ave.),Naperville, IL 60563

Details can be found at Travel Plans and Scheduled.
and Performance Schedule.

DGS Chamber Music Program 2012

Dear Band Families,

Once again, we will be running our very popular and highly successful chamber music program. The chamber ensembles will be taught by our outstanding private music teachers. I have attached two flyers to this email which detail the program and the opportunities available to our musicians. This is a marvelous opportunity for our band students to truly refine and develop their musical skills under the guidance of outstanding musicians.

Please read through the two attached documents and parents, please encourage your son/daughter to participate in this worthwhile program.

There is no charge to you; the program is funded in its entirety by our Mustang Band Boosters. We ask that the students attend rehearsals on a regular basis and practice their music.

Details can be found at Chamber Music 2012.
and Chamber Music 2012 Descriptor.

Please call or email with any further questions.

Ron Hornish

Fun and Game Night on February 11th

Please join us for our 1st Annual “Trivia Game Night” & Silent Auction
When: Saturday February 11th 2012
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
Where: Downers Grove Moose Lodge
1030 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove
Cost: $15.00 per person (pizza to be provided) there will be a cash bar
and you can bring some light snacks of your own also. There will be some great auction items to bid on (cash and or checks will be accepted)

This is an “adult” only night, you do not have to be a Booster member to join in on fun: you can bring –friends,neighbors,relatives…(smart ones)
Brush up on that useless trivia and put it to use for rounds of “Name that Tune”, Movie Clips and much more ! Questions?? Call Kathy Perez at 630-960-5014

Details can be found at Lets have lots of fun.

FOFA lollipop sale from January 20th, 2012

Get Ready for the Lollipop Sale Sponsored by DGS Friends of Fine Arts

Details can be found at Lollipop Sale.

If you have any questions regarding this fundraising opportunity please contact:
Jeni Robinson - jlrobinson712@gmail.com
Jim Gracey – jgracey60@aol.com
Janet Lapen - janetlap@hotmail.com