Boinging along with Pep Band

Pep Band Members are reminded about the start to our season this Thursday and Friday.

Thursday is the Winter Meet the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m.  Pep Band Members should be in the band room ready to play by 6:30 p.m.  We need to begin performing by 6:45 p.m.  During the program we will present the Star-Spangled Banner and the Fight Song.

On Friday night we will play for the first home Boys Varsity Basketball Game.  Rehearsal starts at 6:30 p.m. (in your seat, instrument out, ready to play).  As of this posting, jerseys have not yet come in.

Holiday Concert on December 2, 2009

On Wednesday, December 2^nd the academic concert bands will present their annual Holiday Concert in the Auditorium beginning at 8:00 p.m.  Reporting times are as follows: Wind Ensemble & HS Concert Band – 7:10 p.m., Middle School 7:30 p.m. ALL CONCERT BAND MEMBERS SHOULD TAKE NOTE OF THE ATTIRE REQUIREMENTS: Gentlemen – Black Dress Shirt, Black Dress Pants, Black Shoes, Ladies – Black Dress, or Black Skirt or Dress Pants, Black Dress Shirt, Black Shoes.  The concert order will be as follows: Wind Ensemble, Middle School Band, High School Concert Band, and the concert will then conclude with a combined number from the Wind Ensemble and Senior High Concert Band. Due to the short nature of the concert and out of respect for all the concert participants, all members and their families are asked to stay through the duration of the concert.

You can download your copy of the December newsletter by clicking here.

Playoff Game – November 20th

On Friday, November 20th, the Mercer Mustang Football Team will play a second round playoff game at Wilmington High School.  The opponent is Sharpsville High School.  Different from last week, we will not be taking a food order.  Please eat something before you arrive.

The Marching Band should take note of the following schedule for Friday, November 20th:

5:00 p.m. – Rehearsal of music & show. Make sure you are on time so that our rehearsal is effective and efficient.

520 p.m. – Inspection begins

5:40 p.m. – Departure for Wilmington High School

6:05 p.m. – Arrival at WHS

6:35 p.m. – Perform Pre-game Show

6:55 p.m. – We will perform the Star-Spangled Banner from the stands.

7:00 p.m. – Game Begins

As the HOME team, we will present our show prior to the game.  The show will be as follows: Two Tickets to Paradise, Livin’ in America, Saw Her Standing There and Turn,Turn,Turn.

9:15 p.m. – Game Ends (Estimated)/Depart for Mercer

9:35 p.m. – Estimated Return time to Mercer

As a reminder, if you are riding home with your parents from the game, they will need to pick you up at the bus.  You can turn in the release formto your bus captain prior to departure.  Mr. Weller can only release you to your parent or legal guardian, so please plan accordingly.  Please make your parents aware of our estimated return time for the game, and if possible call from the bus as we depart Wilmington so that your ride is waiting for you at the school.

We will be wearing full uniforms for this game.

PLAYOFF GAME – NOVEMBER 13th

On Friday, November 13th, the Mercer Mustang Football Team will play a first round playoff game at Harbor Creek High School.  The opponent is Mercyhurst Prep.  We will be taking a food order on Tuesday, and Wednesday this week from Subway.  See Mr. Weller in the band office to pick up an order form- final cost is $5 and includes choice of sub, drink and chips.  There are a limited number of roni-rollers available for $2 a piece as well – see Mr. Weller for details. ORDERS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11th AT 3:15 p.m.

The Marching Band should take note of the following schedule for Friday, November 13th:

4:00 p.m. – Rehearsal of music & show, review playoff rules, and student conduct expectations

4:40 p.m. – Inspection begins/Food Distribution

5:10 p.m. – Departure for Harbor Creek (click to get a map)

6:30 p.m. – Arrival at HCHS

6:55 p.m. – Be in stands ready to perform the Star-Spangled Banner (if needed – we are awaiting confirmation)

7:00 p.m. – Game Begins

As the visiting team, we will present our show at half-time.  The show will be as follows: Two Tickets to Paradise, Any Way You Want It, Mickey, and Turn,Turn,Turn.

9:15 p.m. – Game Ends (Estimated)/Depart for Mercer

10:45 p.m. – Estimated Return time to Mercer

As a reminder, if you are riding home with your parents from the game, they will need to pick you up at the bus.  You can turn in the release formto your bus captain prior to departure.  Mr. Weller can only release you to your parent or legal guardian, so please plan accordingly.

We will be wearing full uniforms for this game.

November Newsletter

Click here to get your copy of the November Newsletter and Calendar.

Fun Pasta Fundraising Due Tomorrow!

Money and orders for Fun Pasta Fundraising are due tomorrow in the band office.  Please make one check out for your entire order made payable to Mercer Band Boosters.

Don’t forget about tomorrow’s practice.  Read about it here!

Don’t forget about “Halloween Head Gear Night” at the game!

HALLOWEEN HEAD-GEAR NIGHT

5M Band Members are invited to participate in “Halloween Head-Gear Night” as we travel to West Middlesex High School for the Football Game.  Practice and reporting time stays as normal – read about it here – but we will add a small wrinkle to our appearance:

• Members may choose to wear a mask, wig, or hat on Friday night.
• The mask or wig cannot interfere with your ability to perform effectively.
• We will not wear regular hats and plumes.
• The mandatory hair style for all the fronts will be lifted for this game.
• Face paint of any kind is not permitted (as there is a chance of rain, there is concern that it will get on the uniform).

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Weller at your earliest convenience.

Finally, in the case of inclement weather on Friday we will align our uniform with what West Middlesex chooses to do.  If they decide not to wear full uniform and utilize an alternate uniform, we will do the same.  Instrumentalists are ADVISED to bring blue jeans along with their raincoat and full uniform.  Fronts are ADVISED that they may be wearing their wind suits in lieu of the regular uniform.

The week of October 26-30

NO PRACTICE ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26th! Get dried off from all the rain on Friday night!

Practice on Friday, October 30th from 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Inspection at 5:30 p.m.
Depart for West Middlesex @ 6:00 p.m.

Show Friday: Two Tickets, Livin in America, I Can See For Miles.

Full Uniform will be worn.

Again, the first playoff game will probably be on Friday, November 13th.  We will have a rehearsal after school.  Location and opponent are TBD.

Senior Recognition – October 23, 2009

Senior Recognition for the Marching Band will take place prior to the football game on Friday, October 23, 2009.  5M Band Members should take note of the following:

FRIGHT NIGHT APPROACHES!!!

On Wednesday evening, October 14, 2009 the Middle School Concert Band, High School Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble will present their first concert of the year.  “Fright Night” will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  A couple of reminders for this concert:

• All Concert personnel are asked to wear all black for the concert.
• Warm-up and tuning  for Middle School Band (Grades 7 & 8 ) begins at 7:10 p.m.
• Warm-up and tuning  for High School Band (Grades 9-12) begins at 7:30 p.m.  As a reminder we will rehearse Harry Potter starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Band Room.

As for marching band this week, practice will be held afterschool on Friday as scheduled from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

On Saturday, we will attend the Meadville Band Show in addition to the football game at Conneaut Valley.  Our schedule for Saturday is as follows:

5:00 p.m. – Inspection Begins
5:20 p.m. – Depart MHS for Meadville
6:00 p.m. – Arrive at Meadville HS for Band Show performance
6:30 p.m. – Performance at Meadville
6:50 p.m. – Load buses and van and depart for Conneaut Valley
7:40 p.m. – Arrive at Conneaut Valley HS for Football Game
8:00 p.m. (est.) perform at Half-time of MHS Football Game

The band will receive 3rd quarter off as usual.  Conneaut Valley’s Band Boosters have a concession stand that will be open for our band to purchase drinks and food.  The show for the game and the band show will be as follows: Two Tickets, Saw Her Standing There, Mickey, and I Can See For Miles.

All members should bring their raincoats for warmth while in the stands at the game.

Finally, based upon the current record of the football team and the remaining schedule, Mercer has a high probability of making the playoffs again this year.  Therefore, 5M Members should take not that the 1st playoff game will likely be on Friday, November 13th.