| Bret Lee Director and Coordinator of Instrumental Music 641-754-1130 Ext 1159 Brett Umthun Associate Director of Bands Sarah Baldus Director of Middle School Bands |
Paul Sibbel Director of Intermediate Bands Megan Umthun Guard Instructor Ryan Williams Drum Line Instructor |
Symphonic Band/Wind Symphony Concert Feb. 12
On Sunday, Feb. 12, the Marshalltown Band Department will present their February Concert featuring the Symphonic Band under the direction of Brett Umthun and the Wind symphony under the direction of Bret Lee. The concert will be held in the MHS Community Auditorium and will begin at 3:00 p.m. Admission fee is $5 for adults $3 for students and activity cards will be honored. Each band will perform 4 – 5 selections.
Band Trip 2011-2012
The Marshalltown Senior High Band has much to offer the students at MHS through multiple performance opportunities as well as individual lessons, music theory and aural training. The Bobcat Band is a full academic class that meets during 1st period every day. In addition, the jazz program at MHS meets every other day 2nd period with an opportunity to participate in one of two auditions based jazz ensembles.
Other performance opportunities provided include the Bobcat Marching Band which provides entertainment at home varsity football games as well the local Oktemberfest Parade and Field Competition, Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Band Festival, 2-3 Competitive Marching Band Festivals, The Band Extravaganza, an indoor concert and every four years a performance in a New Years’ Day Parade.
The Bobcat Pep Band is a volunteer group made up of 70 students, who perform at numerous home basketball games, one Iowa State University Basketball game.
Students are also offered performance opportunities through Solo and Small Ensemble Festival, All-State, Honor Bands, and Community Performances. Thank you to all MHS Band Alumni and Parents for your involvement and support of MHS Bands.
Band Schedule 2011-2012
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | TIME | PARTICPANTS |
12/2/11 |
Home Basketball Game-DM Hoover | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
12/2-12/3 2011 |
Drake Honor Band | Drake University | TBA | Select Students |
12/10/10 |
SCIBA Jazz Festival | Waukee | TBA | Jazz Band |
12/11/11 |
Holiday Vocal/Band Concert | MHS Auditorium | 3:00 p.m. | Concert Band |
12/13/10 |
Home Basketball Game-DM North | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
12/16/11 |
Home Basketball Game-Valley | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
12/20/11 |
Home Basketball Game-Mason City | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
12/21/11 |
ISU Basketball Game | Ames | TBA | Pep Band |
1/7/12 |
SCIBA Honor Band | TBD | TBA | Select Students |
1/6/12 |
Home Basketball Game-Fort Dodge | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
1/13/12 |
Home Basketball Game-Ames | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
1/17/12 |
Home Basketball Game-DM Roosevelt | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
TBA |
Drake Honor Jazz Band | Des Moines | TBA | Select Students |
1/28/12 |
IHSMA State Jazz Festival | TBD | TBA | Jazz Band |
1/31/12 |
Home Basketball Game-Ottumwa | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
2/10/12 |
Home Basketball Game-Waukee | MHS Roundhouse | 5:15 p.m. | Pep Band |
2/12/12 |
Winter Band Concert | MHS Auditorium | 3:00 p.m. | Concert Band |
2/17/12 |
Tallcorn Jazz Festival | Cedar Falls | TBA | Jazz Band |
2/24/12 |
Coe College Jazz Summit | Cedar Rapids | TBA | Jazz Band |
3/4/12 |
Hoover Jazz Festival | Des Moines | TBA | Jazz Band |
3/15/12 |
Jazz Band/Show Choir Blast | MHS Auditorium | 7:00 p.m. | Jazz Band |
TBA |
Jazz Band Recording Session | Des Moines | TBA | Jazz Band I |
4/9/12 |
MHS Solo & Small Ensemble Recital | MHS | 7:00 p.m. | Concert Band |
4/14/12 |
IHSMA Solo & Small Ensemble Festival | TBD | All Day | Concert Band |
4/29/12 |
Spring Concert | MHS Auditorium | 3:00 p.m. | Concert Band |
5/5/12 |
IHSMA Large Group Festival | TBD | TBA | Concert Band |
5/14/12 |
Jazz Coffee Concert | MCC | 7:00 p.m. | Jazz Band |
5/21/12 |
Music Awards | MHS Cafeteria | 5:30 p.m. | Concert Band |
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