October 29th - ISU State Marching Band Championships

Updated Sat. Oct 29th:

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Original article follows below:

Links & Downloads:
October 29th ISU Itinerary with DGS schedule and Schedules of Competing Bands 
Map and Directions to ISU's Hancock Stadium
ISU State of Illinois Marching Band Championships Website


Congratulations once again to our Marching Mustangs on their Best In Class, and Top 5 Overall performance at the Illini Marching Band Championships this past weekend, and on their strong showings at all the competitions this year.  Click Here to see a Recap of the Illini Results.  (See Recent Posts And Updates at the top of the blog for links to recaps of all the contests.)

To wrap up this Competition Season, the Marching Mustangs travel to Illinois State University in Bloomington on Saturday, October 29th for the ISU State of Illinois Marching Band Championships. Rehearsal at DGS begins Saturday at 9:30am, and the band performs at 5:51pm in preliminary competition.  Preliminary Round Results are announced shortly afterward, at 6:30pm.  If the band makes Finals, they will perform once again some time after 7:30pm.  Final Awards are to be announced around 11:00pm, and the band is expected to return home early Sunday morning at approx. 1:30am.

-- The Blog will be updated throughout the weekend with the Band's Results (approx. 7:30pm), Departure from Bloomington, Expected Arrival at DGS, and any other information as soon as details are announced --

Summary of Itinerary (see full itinerary for all additional details)

Saturday, October 29, 2011

 9:30am -- Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching in stadium

12:00pm -- Final Run-Through - Pit begins packing trailer – All eat sack lunch brought from home

 1:30pm -- Depart for Normal, IL

 3:30pm -- Arrive at ISU Stadium Southwest parking lot – Change into uniforms (bathrooms in stadium if needed)

 5:41pm -- Report to gate

 5:51pm -- Class 6A Performance
 
 6:35pm -- Awards and Finals announcement

 6:45pm -- Move back to busses (dinner and/or warm-up for possible finals performance – TBD)

 7:30pm -- Finals Begin

11:00pm -- Final Awards

11:30pm -- Depart for Home

 1:30am -- Estimated arrival time at DGS

NOTES:

Bring a sack lunch for after rehearsal; be sure to eat a good breakfast before arriving at DGS in the morning

You will receive dinner from Avanti’s in Normal, IL, furnished by the Band Boosters

Please represent your band, school and community with pride and respect in everything you do, all weekend
-- The Blog will be updated throughout the weekend with the Band's Results (approx. 7:30pm), Departure from Bloomington, Expected Arrival at DGS, and any other information as soon as details are announced --

Driving from DGS to ISU's Hancock Stadium:


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Best wishes to DGS today at ISU, and Congratulations on a terrific marching season!
Mike K

U of I Celebration

We had a great time celebrating our 1st Place win at U of I last Saturday night. Please enjoy a few pictures from the dance. Good Luck to our Marching Mustangs at ISU!

Cathy

Illini Comp ETA Update

11:08am Update:  Band at I-80 eta 1145am.
9:20am Update:  The busses are loaded and the band is on the way home, expecting to arrive at DGS around 12:00 Noon.  A further update will be provided once the band is closer to Chicago.

Illini Marching Band Championships–Results & Recap

Updated, with scores, links to scoresheets, link to video.

• View a video of the Marching Mustangs' Performance
• Download the complete Scoresheets: Classes 4A-6A // Classes 1A-3A
• See the original article

9:10pm Large School Results Just Announced:
DGS takes 1st Place in Class 6A, 4th Place in the Large Classes Group, and 5th Place Overall at the Illini Marching Band Championships.  The Mustangs also received Caption Awards for Best Auxiliary, Best Visual, and Best Music in Class 6A.  Placements follow below.  The band now adjourns to a well-deserved party in Champaign before returning to the hotels.  Check back later for any additional updates tonight, and for an updated ETA Sunday morning.

Large School Grand Champion: Prospect

Class 6A
1. 90.05  Downers Grove South  (Aux, Visual, Music)
2. 86.50  Waubonsie Valley  (Perc)
3. 82.90  Neuqua Valley

Class 5A
1. 93.85  Prospect  (Aux, Perc, Visual, & GC)
2. 90.60  Hersey  (Music)
3. 89.80  Stagg

Class 4A
1. 91.60  Lincoln-Way West  (Visual, Music)
2. 88.90  Dunlap
3. 88.40  Bloomington
…  Rock Island  (Aux, Perc)

Small School Grand Champion: Morton

Class 3A
1.  90.90  Morton  (Visual, Aux, Perc, & GC)
2.  87.90  Limestone Comm  (Music)
3.  83.70  Highland

Class 2A
1.  89.70  Macomb  (Music)
2.  87.70  Eureka  (Aux)
3.  87.70  Illinois Valley Cent  (Visual)

Class A
1.  75.00  ROWVA  (Music, Visual, Aux, Perc)
2.  70.40  Tri-Valley
3.  68.10  Blue Ridge

Tues. Nov 1st Fall Banquet & Raffle

The Marching Mustangs' Annual Fall Banquet will be held at the DGS Cafeteria on Tuesday, November 1st.  Download the Registration Form Here.  Registration begins at 5:30pm.  Dinner by Gatto's will be served at 6:15pm, followed by the Awards Ceremony at 7:30pm.  Advance tickets are available at $15 each only until October 27th -- After that date, tickets will be available at the door at $18 each.
The Marching Mustangs will again hold a Raffle Basket Bonanza.  Download the Raffle Basket Flyer Here.  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, Mary Claire Kastenholz at gen-fallbanquet@mustangbandboosters.com

Important Links:
Fall Banquet Registration Form
Raffle Basket Flyer
Questions? email us at: gen-fallbanquet@mustangbandboosters.com

October 22nd - U of I Illini Marching Band Championships

Links & Downloads:
October 22nd Illini Itinerary with DGS' schedule, and Schedules of Competing Bands 
Map and Directions to University of Illinois
2011 Illini Marching Band Championships Website
Schedule of Competing Bands

Congratulations again to our Marching Mustangs for their terrific performance at the Prospect Knight of Champions -- 1st Place and Best General Effect in Class AA, and 3rd Place Overall in the meet.

• Read the Summary of the Prospect Knight of Champions Competition
• See Recent Posts And Updates at the top of the blog for recaps of all this year's contests. 

Best Wishes for Continued Success as the band sets it sights on the last two competitions of the year.  After a week off for Homecoming, the Marching Mustangs travel to the University of Illinois in Champaign on Saturday, October 22nd to compete with 46 other bands at the 2011 Illini Marching Band Championships.  Rehearsal at DGS begins Saturday at 7:00am, and the band performs at 2:56pm.  After an overnight stay in Champaign, the band is expected to return home around 12:30pm Sunday afternoon.

-- The Blog will be updated throughout the weekend with the Band's Results (approx. 9:00pm), Departure from Champaign, Expected Arrival at DGS, and any other information as soon as details are announced --

View the Full Itinerary Here

Itinerary Highlights

Saturday, October 22, 2011

7:00 AM Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching
8:30 AM Final Run-Through -
9:30 AM Depart for Champaign, IL – Eat lunch on busses en route
12:30 PM Arrive at U of I Memorial Stadium – Change into uniforms (bathrooms are portable if needed)
2:46 PM Report at South Gate
2:56 PM Class 6A Performance
3:10 PM Band Exits stadium and returns to parking lot to pack and change out of uniform
4:15 PM Arrive at Hotel – check in, instruments and personal effects all into rooms (except equipment stored in trailers)
4:30 PM Shower Time etc. then change into evening attire (comfortable light clothing – school appropriate)
5:30 PM Load busses to depart for Green Street - U of I restaurant area (dinner in small groups, bring money)
7:00 PM Reload busses after dinner at drop off checkpoint
7:15 PM Arrive at Dance Hall parking lot and walk to stadium
8:10 PM Marching Illini Performance and Award announcements (DM’s report by 8:30 in uniform)
9:15 PM Walk back to Dance Hall – Dance begins
10:00 PM Pizza is served
12:00 PM Return to Hotel
1:00 AM Curfew to Rooms

Sunday, October 23, 2011

8:00 AM Breakfast – Check Out – Load Busses
9:30 AM Depart for Home
12:30 PM Estimated arrival time at DGS

NOTES:

• Bring a sack lunch for the bus ride, and be sure to eat a good breakfast before arriving at DGS in the morning.
• Bring a small overnight bag – (it all has to fit on your bus!)
• Bring money for Saturday dinner.  Your late night pizza party and Sunday morning breakfast are included.
• Please represent your band, school and community with pride and respect in everything you do, all weekend.
• All uniforms are loaded in cases per section color, and loaded on Hunsinger trailer along with hat boxes

-- The Blog will be updated throughout the weekend with the Band's Results (approx. 9:00pm), Departure from Champaign, Expected Arrival at DGS, and any other information as soon as details are announced --

Driving from DGS to University of Illinois:


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2011 Marching Mustang Competition Results Recaps

Listed below are links to the Results Recaps for each of this year's competitions.

• October 29th -- ISU State Championships
• October 22nd -- Univ of Illinois Championships
• October 8th -- Prospect Knight of Champions
• September 24th -- Wheeling Chicagoland Marching Band Festival
• September 17th -- Stagg / Wheaton North Double Header
• September 10th -- Lake Park Lancer Joust

DGS Homecoming Schedule Released

The schedule for Homecoming Activities has been released and is shown below.
  Click here to download a printable copy of the schedule. 

DGS Homecoming Schedule

Friday – October 15, 2011
Marching Mustangs annual hallway and courtyard homecoming pep rally
7:15 am Students report to band room by wearing show shirts and jeans or shorts (Seniors w/ senior shirts)
7:25 am March through hallways – playing fight song
7:35 am Courtyard concert and "Bagels with the Band" faculty will be there
8:00 am Report to class on time (pit will get passes)
8th Period -- Assembly, Coronation & Parade
1:21 pm Marching Mustangs and Jazz Ensemble report to band room to change
     Marching Band dress in uniform pants and show shirts
     Jazz Ensemble will dress as we did for homecoming show (Straighten Up and Fly Right)
1:40 pm Marching Band moves to first 3 rows of senior section/Jazz ensemble moves to gym set up
1:56 pm Jazz Ensemble begins playing in gym at as students arrive
3:00 pm After coronation, marching band leaves out the back to grab instruments and uniform
    coats, and then will walk over to Springside St. behind the stadium press box.
    JE marching band members change quickly and join the band when ready
3:15 pm Parade steps off at with Lakeview.     MM will bring up the rear of the parade, concluding by 4pm
    DGS will play "I Like It, "Fight Song" , and "Dynamite."
Homecoming Football Game

4:00 pm Marching Band returns to band room to change out of uniform and eat dinner (provided)
4:30 pm Scott Oliver will meet with interested students about Drum Corps auditions for 2012
5:15 pm Re-dress and begin stretching by 5:30 pm
5:45 pm Rehearsal begins on sophomore field – including on field performance of "Dynamite"
7:10 pm Move to varsity field to begin pre-game sequence
8:15 pm Halftime performance will conclude the McDonald’s Thanksgiving Turkey dancing to "Dynamite"
10:00 pm Game concludes – band dismissed after uniforms are properly stored away

Prospect Knight of Champions Results & Recap

Summary:
The DGS Marching Mustangs took 1st Place in Class AA, and 3rd Place Overall, at the Prospect Knight of Champions.  The band also received the award for Best General Effect in Class AA.  The Marching Mustangs' score of 74.30 was the 3rd highest overall, behind Class AAA bands Plainfield North (76.55), and Grand Champion Lincoln-Way East (79.70).  Placements shown below from Saturday have been updated with scores.  The band now takes a week off for Homecoming, before traveling to the two final competitions -- Oct. 22nd at the University of Illinois in Champaign, and Oct. 29th at Illinois State University in Bloomington.

• View a video of DGS' Performance at Prospect HS
• View the complete Competition Scoresheet (pdf)
• Oct 8th - Prospect Knight of Champions Original Article

8:20pm ETA Update:  The Band is on the way home - ETA at DGS is 9:00pm.

7:47pm Results:  DGS Marching Mustangs awarded 1st Place in Class AA.
DGS also awarded Best General Effect in Class AA.  Further details, and an update on the band's ETA will be posted when available.

Preliminary results:
Class AAA

1. 79.70  Lincoln-Way East  (Auxiliary, Music, Visual, Gen'l Effect)
2. 76.55  Plainfield North
3. 73.25  John Hersey
   ...
   Romeoville (Percussion)

Class AA

1. 74.30  Downers Grove South   (Gen'l Effect)
2. 73.25  Waubonsie Valley   (Music, Auxiliary)
3. 71.60  Wheaton-Warrenville South
   ...
   Lincoln-Way Central (Visual),  Batavia (Percussion)

Class A

1. 65.00  Lincoln-Way West   (Visual, Music, Percussion)
2. 61.75  Wheaton North    (Gen'l Effect)
3. 61.15  Sandwich   (Auxiliary)

October 8th - Prospect Knight of Champions

Links & Downloads:
DGS Takes 1st in Class AA -- RESULTS & RECAP

October 8th Prospect Itinerary with DGS schedule and Schedules of Competing Bands 
Map and Directions to Prospect High School
Prospect Knight of Champions Website


Congratulations again to our Marching Mustangs on their strong showings through the first four competitions this year.  (See Links at the top of the blog for recaps of each contest.) After a week off, the Marching Mustangs return to competition Saturday, October 8th in the Prospect Knight of Champions at Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road in Mt. Prospect. 

Rehearsal at DGS begins at 10:15 am; the band performs at 5:15 pm, and is expected to return home around 9:00 pm Saturday night.  Students are reminded to eat a good breakfast before arriving in the morning, bring a sack lunch to eat at practice, and bring money for dinner at the Concession Stands at Prospect HS.

-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED AROUND 8:00 PM WITH THE BAND’S RESULTS, AND WITH UPDATES TO THE BAND'S ETA AT DGS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION AS SOON AS DETAILS ARE ANNOUNCED --

 10:15 AM               Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching      
 12:45 PM               Final Run-Through - Pit begins packing trailer – All eat sack lunch brought from home
  1:45 PM                Load busses (see bus groups below)
  2:15 PM                Depart for Prospect High School
  5:15 PM                DGS Performs
  7:30 PM                Class A and AA Award Ceremony – (DM’s report by 7:00 pm)
  9:00 PM                Arrive at DGS and unload – put uniforms away
Download the Full Itinerary Here

-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED AROUND 8:00 PM WITH THE BAND’S RESULTS, AND WITH UPDATES TO THE BAND'S ETA AT DGS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION AS SOON AS DETAILS ARE ANNOUNCED --

Driving from DGS to Prospect HS:


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October 1st Special Rehearsal Schedule

A special all-day rehearsal will be held Saturday, October 1st at DGS, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a 45 minute lunch break at 12:15pm.  Download the Itinerary here.


Throughout the day, the band will have the privilege of working with, performing for, and being critiqued by several respected music instructors, including Ken Snoeck, Director of Lake Park HS Band (Retired); Dan Belongia, Director of Illinois State University Marching Band; and Kevin Lepper, Percussion Instructor at VanderCook College of Music.

October 1st Special Rehearsal Schedule

Morning: Ken Snoeck, Lake Park HS Director - Retired

  8:00 am   Stretching Begins outside near band room
  8:15 am   Basics begin in the Stadium
  8:35 am   Wind and Percussion Warm-up begins in Stadium
  8:55 am   Break #1
  9:00 am   Opener run and cleaning with Mr. Snoeck – Drill 1 - 27
  9:55 am   Break # 2
10:00 am   Production run and cleaning with Mr. Snoeck – Drill 28 - 51
10:55 am   Break # 3
11:00 am   Closer run and cleaning with Mr. Snoeck – Drill 52 - 75
11:50 am   Run whole show
12:00 pm   Final Comments from Mr. Snoeck

12:15 pm Lunch

Afternoon: Dan Belongia, Illinois State University Marching Band Director
Kevin Lepper, Percussion – VanderCook College of Music

  1:00 pm   Re-Stretching on Varsity Field
  1:15 pm   Full Run of Show for new guests
  1:25 pm   Initial comments
  1:40 pm   Break #4
  1:45 pm   Color Guard – Re-write of Production I – and other cleaning (baseball field)
                  Woodwinds – Music Rehearsal with Mr. Belongia – North end zone
                  Pit & Battery – Rehearsal with Mr. Lepper – South end zone
                  Brass – Drill Cleaning and attention to visuals – Varsity Field with Tech Staff
  2:45 pm   Break # 5
  3:00 pm   Color Guard – continue cleaning etc. (baseball field)
                  Brass – Music Rehearsal with Mr. Belongia – North end zone
                  Pit & Battery – continue rehearsal with Mr. Lepper – South end zone
                  Woodwinds – Drill Cleaning and attention to visuals – Varsity Field w/Tech Staff
  4:00 pm   Break # 6
  4:15 pm   Rehearse Production I – with new Color Guard Changes
  4:40 pm   Final Run of whole show
  4:50 pm   Final Comments from Mr. Belongia and Mr. Lepper
  5:00 pm   Dismissal

U of I Chaperone Request

We are busy preparing for our overnight trip to the University of Illinois for the 2011 Illini Marching Band Championships. There currently 47 bands scheduled to compete at this event.

We are need of about 20 people to be a chaperone / pit helper. Please review the attached flyer for further information. I will be holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 4 from 8:30PM - 9:00PM in the Band Room to answer any questions you may have. Remember that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to put on an event like this without your assistance!!!

Download the U of I Chaperone flyer.

South High Fine Arts

South High Fine Arts: "More John Mackey at South High School

Composer John Mackey continued his residency at South High School, engaging in a question and answer dialog with Concert Band and Symphonic Band. Wind Symphony performed Xerxes and gained immediate feedback and insight from the composer..."

Click the link at top for the full article and pictures from the South High Fine Arts Blog.

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South High Fine Arts

South High Fine Arts: "John Mackey's residency at South High School in Downers Grove continued this morning as he spent time coaching student composer Zach Plata and a chamber woodwind ensemble..."
Click the link at the top for the full article and pictures from the South High Fine Arts Blog.

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South High Fine Arts: Composer John Mackey visits South High School in Downers Grove

South High Fine Arts: Composer John Mackey visits South High School in Downers Grove:
"Composer John Mackey http://www.ostimusic.com/ is engaging in a "mini-residency" at South High School in Downers Grove on September 27-28, 2011. This evening, Mr. Mackey attended his first marching band rehearsal ever, experiencing his music being realized on the field by the Marching Mustangs..."

Click the link at top for the full article and pictures from the South High Fine Arts Blog.

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John Mackey Days

Today and tomorrow, the DGS Bands will have the privilege of working with John Mackey, the composer of several pieces for both Marching Band and all Concert Bands. Please join us tonight at the Marching Band practice to meet Mr. Mackey and see how he interacts with our Marching Mustangs. Bring an umbrella and a blanket to stay warm!

John Mackey Days – Rehearsal Schedule

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

2:15 pm Arrive at Chicago O’Hare Airport – American Airlines – Flight 1835
3:30 pm Check-in at the Lisle Hyatt Hotel
4:30 pm Dinner with staff
6:00 pm Marching Band Rehearsal begins in Stadium
6:50 pm Break # 1
7:00 pm 1st Run of show
7:15 pm Initial Impressions of the music and show development
7:25 pm Music rehearsal on Kingfishers (opener)
7:45 pm Music rehearsal on Strange Humors (production 1)
8:05 pm Break #2
8:15 pm Music rehearsal on Blue Hour (production 2)
8:35 pm Music rehearsal on Closer
8:45 pm Final Run – Comments
9:00 pm Section Leader meeting
9:30 pm Return to Hotel

Wednesday, September 27, 2011

7:15 am Breakfast at Hotel
8:00 am Check-out and travel to DGS
8:30 am Rehearsal with Zach Plata Chamber Group
9:45 am Rehearsal concludes
10:00 am School day begins
10:35 am Concert Band Rehearsal – Q & A with the composer
11:15 am Wind Symphony Rehearsal – Xerxes
11: 50 am Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – Kingfishers Catchfire
12:40 pm Marching Mustangs – Q & A with the composer
1:00 pm Lunch at DGS
1:25 pm Symphonic Band Rehearsal – Q & A with the composer
1:45 pm Depart for Chicago O’Hare Airport
3:20 pm Depart for Boston – American Airlines Flight – 2098

Wheeling CMBF Results & Recap

Summary:
The DGS Marching Mustangs were awarded 2nd Place in Class AA at Wheeling HS' Chicagoland Marching Band Festival.  The Mustangs ended in 5th Place overall, less than a point from finishing in the Top 3.  The band received awards for Best Drum Majors and Best Music in Class AA.

• View a video of DGS' Performace at Wheeling
• View the Competition Scoresheet (posted 9/27)
• Sept 24th - Wheeling CMBF Original Article

11:30pm Update: Added scores, and placements for Class AAA.
8:40pm ETA Update: The band is on the road and should arrive at DGS approx. 9:30pm.
8:22pm Results Announced:
DGS Marching Mustangs awarded 2nd Place in Class AA, behind Victor J. Andrew, and 5th Place overall.  DGS also takes Class Awards for best Drum Majors and Music in Class AA.  Band will be leaving shortly, updated ETA will be posted when available.

Preliminary results:
Class A

1. 58.35  Glenbrook North  (Auxiliary, Gen'l Effect, Music)
2. 55.90  Lincoln-Way West  (Percussion)
3. 50.50  Alan B. Shepard  (DM)

Class AA

1. 72.55  Victor J. Andrew  (Percussion, Gen'l Effect)
2. 72.00  Downers Grove South  (DM, Music)
3. 68.10  Waubonsie Valley
   ...
   Stagg  (Auxiliary)

Class AAA

1. 80.90  Prospect
2. 73.95  Morton
3. 72.95  Lockport

Sept 24th - Chicagoland Marching Band Festival in Wheeling, IL

Links & Downloads:
September 24th Wheeling Itinerary with DGS schedule and Schedule of Competing Bands 
Map and Directions to Wheeling High School
Wheeling HS Bands CMBF Website


Congratulations to the Marching Mustangs on a long day of doubleheader competition, starting with the Stagg Jamboree and ending with a 2nd Place finish overall at the Wheaton North Falcon Festival. (See More Details and Final Scores Here.)
On Saturday, September 24th, the band competes at the Chicagoland Marching Band Festival at Wheeling High School, located at 900 S. Elmhurst Road in Wheeling. Rehearsal at DGS begins at 12:00 Noon.  The band performs at 6:30pm, and is expected to return home around 9:00pm Saturday night.  For those planning to attend as spectators, tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for Students, and $25 for a family of 4.
-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH THE BAND’S RESULTS, THEIR ETA AT DGS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION AS SOON AS DETAILS ARE ANNOUNCED --

12:00 pm – Rehearsal begins at DGS 
 3:45 pm – Busses depart for Wheeling HS
 6:30 pm – DGS Performs
 7:45 pm – Class A & AA Awards Presentation  
 9:00 pm – Expected Return to DGS

Students should bring money for dinner at the Concession Stands at Wheeling, bring a snack for the bus ride, and eat a good breakfast AND lunch before coming to DGS.

-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH THE BAND’S RESULTS, THEIR ETA AT DGS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION AS SOON AS DETAILS ARE ANNOUNCED --

Driving from DGS to Wheeling HS:


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Stagg / Wheaton North Doubleheader - Recap

The Marching Mustangs managed a split-decision in two competitions Saturday, at the Stagg Jamboree in Palos Hills and the Wheaton North Falcon Festival.  The band placed out of the awards  in the afternoon at Stagg, but had a much better showing in the evening in Wheaton against some of the same bands.  At Wheaton North, the Mustangs took 2nd in Class AA, and 2nd Place Overall, to eventual Grand Champion Victor J. Andrew. 
The Marching Mustangs compete again next week in Wheeling at the Chicagoland Marching Band Festival.  The Itinerary and details will be posted Sunday morning.

Listed below are links to the Competition Scoresheets and videos of the performances. Below those are links to the posts from the day.

• View Videos of the Wheaton North & Stagg Performances
• Wheaton North Falcon Festival - Final Scores (pdf) 
• Stagg Jamboree - Final Scores (pdf) 

Stagg/Wheaton Doubleheader Posts

• Wheaton North Falcon Festival - Results Announced (Updated) 
• Stagg Jamboree - Results Announced
• Sept. 17th Doubleheader - Original Article
• September 17, 2011 "Doubleheader" Intro Article

Wheaton North Falcon Festival - Results

UPDATED (Results added 9/18):
DGS takes 2nd Place in Class AA, and 2nd Place Overall as well, to Victor J. Andrew.
The band is packing and will be back at DGS around 10:15pm.  Additional details will be posted as soon as final results are available.

Class A

1. 56.85   Chesterton  (Music, Gen'l Effect, Perc.)
2. 55.85   Alan B. Shepard  (Visual)
3. 38.60   Johnsburg

Class AA

1. 74.20   Victor J. Andrew  (Music, Visual, Gen'l Effect, Perc.)
2. 70.45   Downers Grove South
3. 69.35   Lincoln-Way Central

 Class AAA

1. 69.10   Lockport  (Music, Visual, Gen'l Effect)
2. 62.95   Lemont  (Perc.)
3. 57.95   Plainfield Central

 Overall Awards:
     Drum Major: Fremd
     Color Guard: Lincoln-Way Central
     Grand Champion: Victor J. Andrew

Stagg Jamboree - Results

UPDATED - SUMMARY:  DGS places 5th in Class AA, and 8th Overall.
(Scores from ILMarching.com)

Class A

1. 51.85 - Glenbrook North (Music, Visual, Auxiliary, Percussion)
2. 49.10 - Argo
3. 45.00 - Grant Community (DM)
4. 36.90 - Reavis
5. 33.45 - Elmwood Park
6. 31.45 - Bremen

Class AA

1. 72.45 - Wheeling (Music, Auxiliary, DM)
2. 72.40 - Lincoln-Way North (Visual)
3. 62.65 - Lincoln-Way Central
4. 58.40 - Huntley (Percussion)
5. 57.70 - Downers Grove South
6. 55.20 - Naperville Central
7. 47.45 - Plainfield East

Class AAA

1. 77.40 - Marian Catholic (Music, Visual, Auxiliary, Percussion)
2. 68.30 - Romeoville
3. 57.85 - Plainfield South
4. 56.80 - Minooka
5. 52.35 - Sandburg
6. 48.50 - Fremd (DM)

Grand Champion: Marian Catholic

Competition Update

Arriving at Wheaton North.

Competition Update

We are on our way to Wheaton North. Just left Stagg at approximately 5:15PM.

Sept 17th Doubleheader–Stagg & Wheaton North

Links & Downloads:
September 17th Stagg, Wheaton North Itinerary with DGS schedule and Schedules of Competing Bands at both sites
Map to Amos Alonso Stagg High School
Stagg Jamboree Website
Map to Wheaton North High School
Wheaton North Falcon Festival Website

Congratulations to the Marching Mustangs on a successful open to this year’s season with a Finals placement at the Lake Park Lancer Joust.  (See More Details and Videos Here.)
This Saturday the band competes in a doubleheader, appearing at the Stagg Jamboree in Palos Hills at 4:00pm Saturday afternoon, and at the Wheaton North Falcon Festival at 8:00pm.  Rehearsal at DGS begins at 9:45am, and the band is expected to return home around 10:00pm Saturday night.
-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH THE BAND’S RESULTS, THEIR ETA AT DGS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION AS SOON AS DETAILS ARE ANNOUNCED --

UPDATED: The Boosters will provide dinner for students between the two shows.  Students are to bring a Sack Lunch and cash for Dinner at the Concession Stands at Stagg and/or Wheaton North. 
9:45 am – Rehearsal begins at DGS 
1:15 pm – Busses depart for A.A.Stagg HS 
4:00 pm – DGS Performs at Stagg Jamboree
5:30 pm – Busses depart for Wheaton North
8:00 pm – DGS Performs at Falcon Festival
9:00 pm – Wheaton North Awards Presentation
9:45 pm – Stagg Awards Presentation 
10:00 pm – Expected Return to DGS
-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE BAND’S ETA AT DGS (Expected Time of Arrival) AS SOON AS PRELIMINARY RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED (approx 6pm)AND AS ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE RELEASED --

Driving from DGS to Stagg:

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Driving from DGS to Wheaton North:

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September 17, 2011 - "Double Header" Competitions

Congratulations to the Marching Mustangs for placing 3rd in their class in Preliminary competition and 6th overall in the Finals competition at the Lake Park Lancer Joust held this past Saturday. Our next competition is a "Double Header" with the first competition being held at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Hickory Hills and the second competition at Wheaton North High School, in Wheaton. Attached is the Itinerary for your information

Marching Mustangs Video Clips - 2011

An ongoing collection of this year's videos made available by our boosters.
Thank you, Mr. Maquire, for documenting the entire season on video.

Saturday, October 29, 2011
ISU State Championships - Finals Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


10-29-11 DGS at ISU Finals from QMaguire on Vimeo.

ISU State Championships - Prelims Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


10-29-11 DGS at ISU Preliminaries from QMaguire on Vimeo.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011
U of I Illini State Championships Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


10-22-2011 DGS at Univ. of Illinois | State Championship from QMaguire on Vimeo.


Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011
Prospect Knight of Champions Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


10-8-11 DGS at Prospect Night of Champions from QMaguire on Vimeo.


Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011
Wheeling CMBF Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


9-24-11 DGS at Wheeling from QMaguire on Vimeo.

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011
Wheaton North Falcon Festival Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


9.17.11 DGS at Wheaton North from QMaguire on Vimeo.


Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011
Stagg Jamboree Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


9.17.11 DGS at Stagg from QMaguire on Vimeo.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011
Lake Park Lancer Joust Finals Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


9-10-11 Finals Lake Park Lancer Joust from QMaguire on Vimeo.


Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011
Lake Park Lancer Joust Prelims Performance (Courtesy Q. Maguire)


9-10-11 Prelims Lake Park Lancer Joust from QMaguire on Vimeo.

Lake Park Lancer Joust - Recap

The Marching Mustangs successfully opened their 2011 Season at the 33rd Annual Lake Park Lancer Joust in Roselle. In Prelims, the band placed 3rd in Class AA and also tied for the Class Award for Best Visual Effect.  The Prelims Score of 68.45 ranked 7th Overall, and earned the Mustangs a berth in the Finals Round for the 3rd consecutive year. 
After another strong performance in the Finals Round, the band received a Finals Score of 68.30 and improved to 6th Place Overall.  The Finals Score and Placement are both high marks for the band at the Lancer Joust in recent years.

Listed below are links to the Competition Scoresheets and videos of the performances.  Below those are links to the posts from the day.

• Lake Park Prelims & Finals Videos
• Finals Round – Results (pdf)
• Finals Round – Score Recaps (pdf)
• Preliminary Round – Results (pdf)
• Preliminary Round – Score Recaps (pdf)

Lake Park Lancer Joust Posts

• Lake Park  - Final ETA Update
• Lake Park - Finals Results Announced
• Lake Park - Preliminary Results Details
• Lake Park - DGS Makes Finals
• Lake Park Lancer Joust - September 10th - Original Article

Lake Park Update

Just left Lake Park HS. ETA for arrival at DGS is 11:25PM.

Lake Park Lancer Joust Finals Results

Finals Round Results:

1. 77.80 Prospect (Music, Visual, Gen’l Effect)
2. 74.00 Lincoln-Way East
3. 70.55 Victor J. Andrew
4. 68.90 Hersey
5. 68.75 Wheeling
6. 68.30 Downers Grove South
7. 67.25 Lincoln-Way West
8. 66.20 Lockport
9. 65.60 Plainfield North
10. 64.50 Naperville North

The band is starting to pack for the return trip home. ETA is approx. 11:30pm. A further update will be posted once the band is on the road.

Lake Park Lancer Joust Results

Preliminary Competition Results:
Downers Grove South takes 3rd Place in Class AA in Preliminary Competition, behind Wheeling and Victor J. Andrew.  The Marching Mustangs also tie for Best Visual Effect in Class AA. 
As a result of their strong showing, the band will perform again this evening as one of the ten bands selected for Finals Round Competition.

Lake Park Results - Prelims

LAKE PARK LANCER JOUST- DGS makes finals. More details to follow shortly.
Mike K

Lake Park Lancer Joust– September 10th

Links & Downloads:
Lake Park Itinerary with DGS schedule, Driving Directions, and Schedule of Competing Bands
Map of Lake Park West High School
Lake Park Lancer Joust Website with Competition Info

The Marching Mustangs’ 2010 Season kicks off Saturday, September 10th with the Lake Park Lancer Joust at Lake Park High School’s West Campus in Roselle, IL.
Lake Park West High School is located at 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., where it intersects with West End Rd. Tickets for this competition are $10 for adults, $7 for children and $25 for a family consisting of two adults and 2 children.
Please note: The Competition consists of a Preliminary Performance and Finals Competition (Top 10 Bands). If the Band makes Finals, they will compete again after 7:00pm, and return to DGS around 11:30pm.

Senior Night, Mini Camp & Mr. Roselieb's Birthday!

Friday night was a very exciting night for all involved, but especially for the 2011 Marching Mustangs who unveiled their new uniforms in the new turf stadium performing their new 2011 show "River Visions". The energy in the air was invigorating. I cannot wait for the first competition at the Lake Park Lancer Joust scheduled for September 10th. The Itinerary for this competition has been developed and will be posted to this blog soon. It was also Senior night and 35 members of the Marching Mustangs were celebrated and congratulated by Mr. Roselieb and Mr. Williams and cheered on by the rest of the band and all band parents in the stands.

Saturday was just as exciting as the band learned the remaining 22 pages of the closer which is the first time ever in the history of the Marching Mustangs doing so. I overhead one of the Director's tell the band that they are starting to look and feel like a drum corp - which is a really good thing. Also, the band surprised Mr. Roselieb with a birthday celebration of cake, ice cream, balloons, a "Happy Birthday" serenade and a performance of a rendition of the Al Mater by the newly created "Walkouts."

More to come......

Cathy

South High Fine Arts: New Season, new uniforms, same excellence............

From original post by Glenn Williams, Friday August 26th
The Marching Mustangs officially unveiled their new show and new uniforms on the school's new turf field Friday night. DGS Fine Arts Department Chair Glenn Williams provides his perspectives and several pictures of the band's performance on his South High Fine Arts Blog.  Click the link below to view his post.
South High Fine Arts: New Season, new uniforms, same excellence............

Band Camp - 2011

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who assisted thoughout this week. Your time and efforts are sincerely appreciated. Even though Band Camp 2011 came to a close yesterday, it is just the beginning of what is expected to be a very exciting season of the 'BIG BLUE MARCHING MACHINE." Go Marching Mustangs!!! Cathy

Go Roma Dining Fundraiser Wed. Aug. 31st

A restaurant fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at Go Roma, 635 East Boughton Road, in Bolingbrook (at the Promenade Mall) from 11 AM to 9 PM.
Download the flyer here.
Go Roma will donate 20% of our sales to the DGS Marching Mustangs. You must present the attached flyer when you pay for your meal. The more people we invite, the more money the band will receive. What a great way to celebrate the start of a new school year and marching band season! So ask your family, friends, and neighbors to eat at Go Roma on August 31 and help make this a successful fundraiser.

Thursday August 18

Welcome to Band Camp, a place of tradition. The tradition enacted on this Thursday, as on many previous Thursday nights of past Camps, was Senior speeches. At the end of the 11-12 school year we will graduate 34 seniors from the marching mustangs alone. Those observant readers will have noticed a considerably later post tonight than the last few evenings. 34 senior speeches do take up a lot of time. But, this tradition has continued because it is good, and I see it as good for two reasons. One: it puts the seniors in the spotlight. Not often enough do these hard-working individuals receive applause or recognition but tonight they get both, plus the opportunity to make a tangible if not final impact on the band. And that they did, as laughter and memories flowed from the speeches of these student members. The other reason I like this tradition is in the fact that since 34 senior speeches take about 2 hours, I was able to sit next to my good friends for that amount of time. This is unheard of at any other point in the fast fast fast band camp schedule. Senior night allows the band to slow down, appreciate each other and what we all work for. Also, it lets everyone get excited for a wonderful performance the next day. I hope to see you all tomorrow, dinner is at 5:30! Thank you for reading, good night.

Josiah

Band Camp 2011 - Thursday, August 18th

There is just 1 day left of band camp, and for me, it went by quickly. However, I'm sure that the band feels differently for I haven't been in the sun for 13 hours a day..... Today was "class color" day and I share with you pictures of each the classes. These young adults are not only talented and smart, they are also very creative. I have seen many tee-shirts over the course of the years, but today, I think I have found my favorite. It was the senior class tee-shirt created by Sam Kotlicky and designed by Erin Quinn and I've attached a picture so you can see for yourself - can you figure it out? See you tomorrow at the picnic. Cathy

Bringing the Heat, but Staying Cool.

Another fabulous day in Marching Mustang World to say the least. Yesterday the band was hot, only to turn up the temperature another degree. Usually, the DGS marching band relys on the Dr. Beat to which is the machine that keeps tempo for everyone, or metronome, until at least the beginning of September. The Dr. Beat is important because it is an audible reminder to keep our feet moving at the same speed and making sure that the band stays together while playing. For the first time ever, the Marching Mustangs can play MORE THAN HALF of their show confidently and in time while looking at the drum majors only during the fourth day of band camp. Which is an incredible feat.
As a majority of you will hear on Friday, the energy in the band is absolutely contagious. The middle of our show is based off a piece entitled "Strange Humors" and it has a beat that you can't help but dance in your seat when you hear it. (:
The band has hit the ground running, and will not stop a until the second we snap our horns down on the ISU finals field.
-Marissa Jama
Clarinet Section Leader

Colorguard Update- Wednesday, August 17

Hey everyone! Today the guard accomplished a lot! We finalized the production part of our show by adding more dance and more stick work. It's a little rough now but it should be getting progressively better. We put our ballad together for the first time tonight and it's looking really great. I'm so beyond excited to see how this show is going to turn out. The final touches keep making it look better and better and individual performance will only help with the quality of the show.

Unfortunately, along with all of our effort comes some injuries and illness for our members. This week we have had more girl feeling sick and pulling and popping things that I have ever seen before. Although it's very unfortunate, in a way it's very telling of how much work we put into what we do. Let's hope that everyone is feeling healthy and strong by Friday (and the rest of the season) so we can have a great show! That's all for me today, I'll keep updating this week.
-Anna Burton
Colorguard Captain 

Band Camp 2011 (continued...)

Enjoy!