News & Events... last update 2-3-10


It's 25 years for Jazz in the Meadows...
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, we'll celebrate 25 years of hosting the largest High School Jazz event/competition in the Midwest. Nearly 100 High School and Junior High Jazz Bands from all over the Midwest area come to play and compete in nearly 120 performances. The day is filled with great music and clinics.  Then at the end of the day afeatured Jazz group or Artist headlines the day with a Grand Finale performance. This is our single most important event of the year. We're asking every band parent help volunteer in anyway you can. There are many opportunities. Contact Diane Layden dianelayden@sbcglobal.net 847-255-3727 to find out how you can help. 

Sign up here to help at Jazz in the Meadows
Click on the button to fill out a volunteer form

Volunteer to help us at Jazz in the Meadows
“Jazz in the Meadows” (known as JITM) brings in High schools and Junior High students from all over the Midwest; Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri and Illinois. We need your Volunteer help on this special day. It’s actually Print out a sign up form here. Please fill it out and return it as soon as possible to Diane Layden or Mr. Buti. We have many positions that need to be filled and we can’t host this outstanding event without your help.

Why should I help? Just because it says “JAZZ” in the Meadows doesn’t mean it benefits Jazz students only! It’s the Music Department’s largest fundraiser and all proceeds help offset costs to support Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Color Guard and the Jazz bands. The Department is able to pay for instructors that help at clinics, purchase instruments, cases, equipment, uniforms, music and more. If you have any questions, contact Diane Layden dianelayden@sbcglobal.net 847-255-3727

RMHS violinist to perform at State honors festival
Melissa Priller, violinist from RMHS, was this year's winner in the District 214 Concerto Competition. She played the Khachaturian Violin Concerto and beat six other musicians from around the district. Melissa will be performing this piece of music in concert with the District 214 Honors Orchestra at the Honors Festival in March. Congratulations!!
~Michael G. Riggs Director of Orchestras, Assistant Director of Bands
 

 

Alumni join the "Friends of the Music Boosters."
Now that you've graduated we'd like to still stay in touch with you, your parents and families. Join the "Friends of the Music Boosters".  We're inviting all Alumni parents and students for a little help so we can continue to support the outstanding music programs at RMHS. The cost is only $10.00 for a years' subscription.  We'll send you our membership card that provides discount admission to all of our Music Department events throughout a school year and include you in our e-mail Newsletter.


Print out the membership form here and send it in today. Check our website for concert dates. Use your card at any of the Music Department concerts and Jazz in the Meadows too! Just present the card when purchasing your tickets to an event and you and three others will get $1.00 off admission. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Make checks payable to the RMHS Music Boosters (Limit 4 discounted entries per event)
Send your check and a self addressed stamped envelope to:

Rolling Meadows High School Music Department
Friends of the Music Boosters
c/o Mr. Buti
2901 Central Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Music Department's Spring break trip 2010 schedule posted here.
We're going to Disney World in sunny Orlando Florida! The trip is planned over spring break March 22-26, 2010. Click here to view the proposed trip schedule and payment plan. There will be MANY FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES early in the year for RMHS students to earn money and deposit it in their student account. Contact Mr. Buti if you have any questions.



Music & Fine Arts Department events calendar.
Stay up to date and find out what's going on. Dates and times of events, rehearsals and performances happening within the Music & Fine Arts departments including: Marching Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Symphonic & Concert Bands and Color Guard. Some event information does change so check back often. Click here Events Calendar