October 28, 2010
October 24, 2010
ISU Updates
Current ETA approx. 2:45am. Will update the blog again if any changes.
PARENTS - When picking up your students this morning, PLEASE let's get out of our cars and welcome them back with our Applause & Congratulations.
How did the band do last night? In Prelims, they took 3rd Place in Class 6A and earned their first Finals Appearance (at least the first in this generation!) as one of the Top 14 Bands of the day. In Finals Competition, the band scored 11th Overall. Congratulations to Mr. Roselieb, to the Entire Staff, to all the Parent Volunteers, and especially to all the Students who finally found the rainbows Beyond The Storm.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010
Posted by DGSMBB at 10:55 PM
Band looks & sounds great in FINALS! Will stay through end. ETA 2:15? Will be updated later.
Posted by DGSMBB at 8:51 PM
8:30- Finals begins. DGS to play 7th, approx 9:50pm. 70 degrees, full moon, beautiful night for history!
Posted by DGSMBB at 8:26 PM
DGS scores 3rd Place in 6A- Band to compete again in FINALS!
October 23, 2010
ISU State of Illinois Marching Band Championships – Oct. 23rd
LIVE ISU UPDATES via TWITTER posted at right ==>
ISU Resumes after 2-1/2 hr Rain Delay
UPDATED SAT. Oct. 23rd:
We are indeed “Beyond The Storm”… The ISU Competition was delayed by rain shortly after the 1A/2A awards were announced. The Competition has just resumed outdoors at about 1:15PM with Antioch (3A), and is running approx. 2-1/2 hours behind schedule. Assuming all bands stayed through the rain delay (iffy), this would delay DGS’ performance until around 8:00PM.
LIVE ISU UPDATES via TWITTER posted at right ==>
Our updates from DGSMBB, and those from ILMarching.com, will be posted live on the Twitter feed to the right. Please look there for updated info regarding the schedule, results, and our band’s return to DGS. To follow this information on your cell phone, text “FOLLOW dgsmbb” and “FOLLOW ilmarching” to 40404.
Original article follows below:
DGS is the last of 42 bands scheduled in the Preliminary Round. The band performs at 5:37pm, followed by ISU’s Big Red Marching Machine at 5:51pm, and the Awards Announcements at around 6:05pm. 14 of the highest-scoring bands (7 from classes 1A-4A, and 7 from classes 5A-6A) will then perform again in Finals Competition beginning at 7:15pm. If you're travelling to watch as a spectator, dress warmly (Finals should end around 10:30) and cheer proudly for your Marching Mustangs.
Please Note: A separate ticket is required to watch the Finals Competition. Tickets are priced as follows:
Adults: $10 Prelims, $10 Finals, $15 Combo (Prelims & Finals)
Seniors (55+): $5 Prelims, $5 Finals, $10 Combo
Children 12 and under are free
Students should bring a sack lunch to practice in the morning. Dinner at ISU will be provided by the Mustang Band Boosters. The band is expected to return to DGS around 1:15am.
Tentative Schedule
9:45 AM Rehearsal @ DGS
11:30 AM Final Run Through – eat sack lunch (bring from home)
12:45 PM Depart DGS for Illinois State University
5:37 PM Performance
6:00 PM Preliminary Awards Announced
7:15 PM Finals Competition Begins
11:00 PM Load busses and return to DGS
1:15 AM Estimated Return to DGS
-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED WITH COMPETITION RESULTS WHEN ANNOUNCED (after 6:15pm), and AGAIN LATER WITH AN UPDATED ETA --
Links & Downloads
1. Saturday's Itinerary
2. Map & Directions to Illinois State University
3. ISU State Marching Championships Website & Ticket Information
4. Schedule of Competing Bands (pdf file)
Driving Directions to Illinois State University
Take I-355 SOUTH toward the Stevenson Expy for 4.5 mi (partial toll rd)
Take the I-55 SOUTH Exit (towards St.Louis)
Continue SOUTH on I-55 for 104.4 mi
At Exit 164/165, Take ramp RIGHT for US-51-Br toward Bloomington-Normal 0.6 mi
Turn LEFT onto US-51 Bus / N Main St for 2.1 mi
Turn LEFT onto W College Ave and follow the signs & cars to Hancock Stadium
Estimated Travel from DGS: 115 miles / 1 hr 45 min
October 20, 2010
Wind Ensemble at North Central College, Thursday Nov. 11th
Greetings Wind Ensemble Members and Families,
Attached is an itinerary for our upcoming concert at North Central College on Thursday, November 11, 2010.
Students will need to plan on arriving at Wentz Concert Hall at 3:45 pm. Parents may arrive beginning at 7:30 pm, with the concert beginning at 8:00 pm.
Download the Itinerary
All students (excluding large percussion) will be responsible for transporting their instruments, music and concert clothing to and from the concert. In return, their is no admission fee, and the students will receive a complimentary dinner (see attachment).
We are looking forward to this tremendous opportunity to perform in an accoustically wonderful environment and hearing their college group as well.
See you soon,
Craig Roselieb
Marching Rehearsal Change – Wed., Oct 20th
Attention Marching Mustangs,
To cap off the rehearsals for our truly remarkable season, we have been able to secure the Benedictine University Turf Stadium for a rehearsal this week. The only catch is that it is available on Wednesday, Oct 20. So we have made the following switch in our schedule this week:
Thursday, Oct 21 Rehearsal 6-9 pm – CANCELLED
Wednesday, Oct 20 – Rehearsal from 6 – 9:30 pm - ADDED
Our rehearsal will begin at DGS at 6 pm. We will carpool over to Benedictine University and use the band trailer and Van #1 for pit equipment and large drums.
Benedictine stadium is located at the corner of Maple Ave (55th St) and Yackley Rd. in Lisle. Students and parents are encourage to park behind the stadium in the South Parking lot which is located off of an access road that is west of Yackley, by turning left off of Maple.
Parents are encouraged to come support the band and view the last hour of rehearsal from 8:30 – 9:30 pm in the stands. You can then bring your students home from the Benedictine Stadium.
Thanks for making this switch possible. Your flexibility is greatly appreciated as we all want the best possible experience for our marching band students this week in the final push to ISU. Having Thursday night free also gives students the night before the end of the quarter to complete all assignments and homework. We will still rehearse on Friday, Oct 22 from 4-7 pm at DGS.
Thanks again,
Mr. Roselieb
October 10, 2010
Illini Marching Band Championships- Oct. 16th
Competition Summary
Class 6A: DGS Marching Mustangs take 2nd Place in Class 6A with a score of 88.9, behind Waubonsie Valley (89.7).
Classes 4A-6A:
DGS’ score is 3rd Place overall in Large Band Division (Classes 4A-6A), behind Waubonsie Valley and Grand Champion Prospect (92.6 – 5A).
Overall Competition:
DGS’ score is 4th highest of all 46 bands in competition, behind leaders listed above and Class 1A-3A Grand Champion Morton (92.7 - 3A).
Updated Sun., 10/17
11:30AM The buses have stopped at a Rest Area just outside of Kankakee. Updated ETA at DGS is approx. 12:35 PM
10:00AM The Band left the hotels in Champaign at around 9:30 AM. Current ETA at DGS is approx. 12:15 PM
Posted by DGSMBB at 8:44 PM
DGS awarded 2nd Place in class 6A, also Highest Combined Music Score in 6A. Band looked & sounded great, as did alumni in Marching Illini!
Original Article Starts Here:
Congratulations to everyone who volunteered to help make this year’s Music Bowl an outstanding success. The visiting bands and fans seemed very appreciative, the weather could not have been any better, and our band looked and sounded terrific!
Now, it’s time for a shift in the weather as the STORM FRONT moves south to Champaign-Urbana for the Illini Marching Band Championships. The competition will be held at Memorial Stadium (1401 S 1st St) on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign. (View map & directions.)
The band will leave Saturday, stay overnight in Champaign, and return to DGS on Sunday. (View the Itinerary.) This is the next to last competition, and the last chance to see our Marching Mustangs before ISU. Event Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students/children (children 3 and under are free). Parking is located directly south of the Stadium in the Assembly Hall parking lots.
DGS is in the last grouping of bands and is scheduled to perform at 6:59pm. The Marching Illini perform at approx. 7:45pm, followed by the Awards Presentation. (View schedule of bands.) Please note: These times are approximate. There are 46 bands scheduled and timing could shift early or late by the end of the day.
-- The BLOG will be updated with Competition Results when announced (after 9pm Saturday), and again on Sunday with an updated ETA for the return to DGS --
Links & Downloads
Illini Championships Itinerary for Saturday & Sunday
Map & Driving Directions to Memorial Stadium at U of I
General Information for Bands & Spectators
Saturday, October 16th
9:30 AM Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching
1:30 PM Depart for Champaign, IL
6:59 PM Class 6A Performance
7:45 PM Marching Illini Performance and Awards
Sunday, October 17, 2010
9:30 AM Depart for Home
12:00 PM Estimated arrival time at DGS
Student Notes:
* Bring a sack lunch for after the morning rehearsal, 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!)
* Your Saturday night dinner, and Sunday morning breakfast are already paid for.
* Please represent your band, school and community with pride and respect in everything you do, all weekend.
View Directions to Illini Marching Band Championships in a larger map
Save The Date - Fall Banquet Thurs. Oct. 28th
This year’s Fall Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 28th from 6pm-9pm at the DGS Cafetorium. Advance ticket reservations are due by Oct. 21st for $15 each, a $3 discount. After Oct. 21st, tickets must be purchased at the door for $18 each.
Download the RSVP Form Here.
New this year will be a raffle of themed baskets donated by each of the Sections. The funds raised from this basket raffle directly benefit the DGS Marching Mustangs. For more details on the raffle basket project, view the raffle basket flyer here.
If you have any questions, please contact this year's Fall Banquet Co-Chairs, Mary Jane Worek and Mary Clare Kastenholz.
October 3, 2010
9th Annual Music Bowl – Oct. 9th
The Marching Mustangs Itinerary for Music Bowl Saturday has just been released, and is available in Word & pdf formats.
Download the Music Bowl Itinerary (word) here.
Download the Music Bowl Itinerary (pdf) here.
TBD AM Sectionals – Breakfast plans by section leaders
10:00 AM Rehearsal @ DGS begins
1:00 PM Rehearsal ends
7:15 PM Begin changing into uniform in the band room
9:15 PM Performance Begins
9:50 PM Awards conclude – change out of uniform
10:15 PM Clean-up begins by sections (see Itinerary)
September 25, 2010
Prospect Knight of Champions – Oct. 2nd
9:20pm Update – Results Announced:
Class AA – Placements:
1st Place – 72.85 - DGS Marching Mustangs - Best In Class AA
2nd Place – 72.63 – Wheeling
3rd Place – 70.83 - Victor J. Andrew
Class AA - Caption Awards:
Best Visual – DGS Marching Mustangs
Best Music – DGS Marching Mustangs
Best Percussion – Victor J. Andrew
Best Auxiliary (Color Guard) – Victor J. Andrew
Best General Effect – Wheeling
Overall Competition –
Grand Champion –78.65 - Morton
2nd Place – 72.85 - DGS Marching Mustangs
3rd Place (tie) – 72.63 – Hersey (AAA)
– 72.63 – Wheeling (AA)
All Caption Awards – Morton
The Band has boarded the buses and is now on the way home. Current ETA is 10:15pm. Any change to ETA will be posted here as soon as available.
Congratulations to our Marching Mustangs on another terrific outing – 2nd Place Overall and Best in Class AA!
Original Article Starts Here:
The competition will be held at Prospect High School, located at 801 W. Kensington Road in Mt. Prospect. Tickets for this competition are $10 for adults, $7 for students/seniors (60+), and $25 for a family consisting of two adults and 2 children.
The competition provides an excellent opportunity to view several of the bands expected to make Finals this year at ISU – DGS competes at 5:45pm and is expected to return home at 10pm.
-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED WITH COMPETITION RESULTS WHEN ANNOUNCED (after 9pm) --
Links & Downloads
Prospect Itinerary with DGS schedule and Driving Directions
Map to Prospect High School
Prospect Knight of Champions Website
Prospect KOC Schedule of Competing Bands
Students are to bring a Sack Lunch and cash for Dinner at Prospect’s Concession Stand.
11:00 am – Rehearsal begins at DGS
2:45 pm – Buses depart for Mt. Prospect
5:45 pm – DGS Competes
8:45 pm – Awards Announced
10:00 pm – Expected Return to DGS
View Larger Map
September 19, 2010
Boosters Help With Kiwanis Peanut Drive September 23rd – 25th, Raise $4,000+
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Thanks to the volunteers who shared their time, good nature, and shoe leather, the Mustang Band Boosters raised over $4,000 for the Downers Grove Kiwanis in this year’s Annual Peanut Days drive. With your help, the Downers Grove Kiwanis can continue to support its many charitable activities in our community. If you want to know more about the good results that will come from your hard work, please click the following link for a brief list of DG Kiwanis' charitable efforts: http://www.dgkiwanis.org/soap.html
While this was a successful drive from many respects, we collected far less than we could have since fully 1/2 of the 198 volunteer slots went unfilled. (36 volunteers accounted for 99 hours of time collecting donations.)
Kiwanis Peanut Days 2011 will once again be held on the last full weekend of September (9/22-9/24). If you are still involved with the DGS Bands next year, or continue to have a soft spot in your heart for the bands, please plan on walking the streets with us once again. And please encourage your friends to join you as well. It is, at a minimum, only an hour or two of your time.
Original Article starts here…
School’s started, the days are a bit cooler, and the Marching Band Season has begun. But what do Boosters do when there’s no Competition? It must be time for Kiwanis Peanut Days!
Click to view the Volunteer Schedule and Timeslots
Click to email the Peanut Day Coordinators and Sign-Up
The year’s Annual Kiwanis Peanut Drive is being held from Thursday Sept. 23rd – Saturday Sept. 25th. The Downers Grove Kiwanis raises funds throughout the year to support our local school programs and fulfill many local charitable needs. Over the past 3 years, the Mustang Band Boosters have helped by collecting over $10,000 as Peanut Day volunteers.
Click to see how DG Kiwanis helps our community
Click to see Band Boosters In Action for Peanut Days 2008
This year the Boosters will be working on 2 major intersections, 75th & Lemont Rd., and 63rd & Main St., as well as spending some time outside the Jewel/Osco at 63rd & Main. We are looking for Parent and Alumni volunteers to work the streets in the mornings and/or evenings; students are invited to work outside the Jewel (only) on Thursday evening. Volunteers are needed to cover the following timeslots marked with a 
| 75th & Lemont | 63rd & | Jewel (Stdts OK) | |
| THU 6:30am-9:30am | | | (none) |
| THU 4:00pm-7:00pm | | | |
| FRI 6:30am-9:30am | | | (none) |
| FRI 4:00pm-7:00pm | | | (none) |
| SAT 7:00am-10:00am | | | (none) |
Volunteers will work 1 hour shifts, and you can sign up for as many shifts as you like. (Student volunteers at Jewel will earn a Service Credit for time worked.) Gather a few friends and make a day of it. Work the same intersection and see who can collect the most! This really is a fun way to help the Boosters, the Kiwanis and our community.
To Volunteer or ask any questions, please send an email to
Gen-PeanutDay@MustangBandBoosters.com or phone Mike Klimczak (630-968-5287) or Jill Pruett (630-515-0859).
Links to More Info:
Volunteer Schedule (updated nightly)
Downers Grove Kiwanis’ website – Community Involvement
Band Boosters In Action for Peanut Days 2008
September 11, 2010
Morton Marching Invitational – Sept. 18th
Competition Summary
Class AA: DGS Marching Mustangs score 66.75, Best in Class AA.
DGS also takes Class AA Caption Awards for Best Auxiliary and Best Winds.
Grand Champion: DGS awarded Grand Champion – Best Band Overall.
DGS also awarded Grand Champion Auxiliary and Grand Champion Winds.
Link to: Morton Competition Scores/Results
8:00pm Update – Results Announced:
Class AA – Placements:
- 1st Place – DGS Marching Mustangs - Best In Class AA
- 2nd Place – United Township
- 3rd Place – Rock Island
Class AA - Caption Awards:
- Best Percussion – United Township
- Best Auxiliary (Color Guard) – DGS Marching Mustangs
- Best Winds - DGS Marching Mustangs
- Grand Champion Percussion – Limestone
- Grand Champion Auxiliary – DGS Marching Mustangs
- Grand Champion Winds - DGS Marching Mustangs
- Grand Champion - DGS Marching Mustangs
The Band has boarded the buses and is now on the way home. Current ETA is 10:50pm. Any change to ETA will be posted here as soon as available. Congratulations to our Marching Mustangs on another terrific outing!
Original Article Starts Here:
Tentative Schedule:
morning Sectionals (Time/Place TBD)
8:45am Rehearsal starts at DGS
12:15pm Buses Depart for Morton HS
5:00pm Performance
7:30pm Awards Announced, Depart for DGS around 8:30pm
11:30pm Estimated Return to DGS
-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED AROUND 9:00PM WITH RESULTS AND AGAIN AROUND 10:30PM WITH AN UPDATED ETA --
Links & Downloads
Download: Saturday's Itinerary & Competition Schedule
Map: Morton HS, 350 N. Illinois Ave. Morton, IL 61550
Morton HS Band Website & Competition Schedule
Morton Pumpkin Festival Website
Driving Directions to Morton HS
350 N. Illinois Ave. Morton, IL 61550
Take I-55 South toward St. Louis.
Exit west on I-74, just west of Bloomington (ISU).
From west on I-74 to exit 102 turn right (north) onto Morton Ave.
Follow Morton Ave. to Courtland St.
Turn right (east) onto Courtland St. and follow to Main St. and turn right (south) onto Main St.
Follow Main St. to Nebraska and turn left (east) onto Nebraska.
Follow Nebraska to Jackson St.
Turn right (west) onto Jackson St. and follow to Morton High School/Bertha Frank Center and turn left into parking lot. Traffic Personnel will direct you to your parking area.
Estimated Travel Time: 2 hours 45 minutes from DGS
September 6, 2010
Lake Park Lancer Joust – Sept. 11th
Competition Summary
Prelims: DGS Marching Mustangs score 68.30, Best in Class AA and 5th highest overall in Prelims. DGS also takes Class AA Caption Awards for Best Music, Best General Effect, and Best Auxiliary.
Finals: DGS scores 65.30, 8th Place Overall in Finals Round.
Link to: Prelims/Finals Scores and Awards
11:35pm Final Update: The Band is now leaving Lake Park –
ETA at DGS is approx. 12:15am.
10:50pm Update: DGS places 8th Overall in Finals Competition with score of 65.30. Congratulations to the Marching Mustangs for starting off another year with a Finals Placement at Lake Park. The Band is making its way back to the buses to pack up before leaving for home. Updated ETA will be provided shortly, probably near 12:00 midnight.
6:15pm Update: DGS places within the Top 5 Bands Overall in Preliminary Competition. The band is scheduled to perform again in Finals at 9:45pm. (There is still time to get to Lake Park and see the Mustangs compete in Finals!)
5:51pm Update - Prelim Results Announced:
Beyond The Storm… is a Rainbow!
DGS has strong showing at the Lancer Joust, taking the following awards:
Best Band in Class AA
Best Music in Class AA
Best General Effect in Class AA
Best Auxiliary (Color Guard) in Class AA
For the 2nd consecutive year, DGS will perform again in Finals Competition at Lake Park. More details will be posted as they are made available.
Original Article Starts Here:
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 6:00pm, and return to DGS around 11:30pm.
-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE BAND’S ETA AT DGS (Expected Time of Arrival) AS SOON AS COMPETITION RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED (6pm) --
Links & Downloads
Lake Park Itinerary with DGS schedule and Driving Directions
Map of Lake Park West High School
Lake Park Lancer Joust Website
Lancer Joust Schedule of Competing Bands
Students are to bring a Sack Lunch and cash for Dinner at Concession Stand at Lake Park.
8:00 am – Rehearsal begins at DGS
11:15 am – Busses depart for Lake Park
2:00 pm – DGS Performs in Prelims
5:30 pm – Awards & Finals Announcements –
Top 10 bands perform again in Finals
7:30 pm – Finals Competition Begins
11:30 pm – Expected Return to DGS if band makes finals –
-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE BAND’S ETA AT DGS (Expected Time of Arrival) AS SOON AS COMPETITION RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED (6pm) --
View Directions to the Lake Park Lancer Joust in a larger map
September 5, 2010
Private Lesson Scholarships Now Available
Completed applications must be submitted before October 1st. Download the Scholarship Application here.
In order to receive a scholarship, the student must comply with the requirements contained in the Bylaws as stated below:
"To be eligible for a scholarship, the student must have fulfilled a minimum of three (3) volunteer opportunities, i.e. “Service Credits” as indicated on the Mustang Band Booster Scholarship Options for Band Students form....." "........Students applying for private lesson scholarships must complete these Service Credit requirements by the end of the semester of application. Such Service Credits will be tracked by the Vice President of Membership with input provided by the various fundraiser chairperson(s). Service Credits will be posted on the Mustang Band Booster Website by student ID#, along with the Student Account balance information."
"Available scholarship funds will be allocated equally among the four (4) categories (marching band, summer camps, and fall and spring private lessons). However, the available scholarship funds may vary from school year to school year as determined by the funding sources. Therefore, in order for students to receive awards within each category, scholarships may be adjusted accordingly to include eligible students who have applied."
The scholarship form may be found on the school's website at:
http://iwr.csd99.org/south/music/Band%20Stuff/Scholarhip%20Options.htm
The form may be mailed to the attention of Mr. Craig Roselieb, 1436 Norfolk Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60516 or placed in the band mailbox prior to October 1st. Late applications will not be accepted.
August 13, 2010
Music Bowl Program Ad Sales Info
email: Bowl-Program@MustangBandBoosters.com
It’s time to... AD TO THE STORM!
Help us fill the Program Book for the 2010 Music Bowl! Anyone can participate. You do not need to be a Marching Band member. Students that sell ads for the Music Bowl Program Book receive 10% of the ad’s value back to their band account. These earnings can be used for band expenses.
Here's what to do:
- Download and print the Music Bowl Merchant Letter and Music Bowl Program Ad Form.
- Forms can also be found at the bottom of the Music Bowl Home Page at http://www.dgsmusicbowl.com/, and are also available on the Communication Table in the Band Room.
- Give the Letter and Ad Form to your favorite merchants and see if they would like to support the Marching Mustangs by taking out an ad space in the Music Bowl Program Book.
- If they say “YES”, ask them if they would like you to wait while they fill out the form or if you should come back. They also have the option of mailing all of the information to the address on the Ad Form.
- If they say they would like to think about it, leave the form with them and tell them that you will check back with them in about a week.
- If they decline to take out an ad, thank them for looking at the form.
Let me know the businesses that you have contacted, so we avoid asking the same business multiple times. We don’t want to discourage merchants because multiple people are contacting them about the same ads. I will post the business names that have been contacted on a poster in the band room and will also send out emails with this information. Download the latest List of Contacted Business here (as of 9/03/10).
For every ad sold, we’ll add another lightning bolt to the poster located in the band hallway. Let’s build a storm!!!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Program Ad Chairperson, Bonny Moore, by phone at (630)963-7258 or by email at Bowl-Program@MustangBandBoosters.com
August 12, 2010
Band Camp Begins Sunday Aug. 15th
Download the week's Band Camp Schedule here.
Download the week's Dining Menu here.
Band Camp will take place at Lakeview Junior High, 701 Plainfield Road in Downers Grove (MAP).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
July 25, 2010
Marching Mustangs To Open Salute the Armed Forces Festival
July 13, 2010
1st Annual DGS Band Boosters Golf Outing and Dinner
