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News at a Glance last update 11-24-08
The hottest ticket in town is the Music Department's Holiday Concert

The Music Departments' annual "Holiday Concert" sells out year after, so get your tickets early and join us on Wednesday December 10th. There are two concerts this year first, the Choral department concert starts at 6:30pm followed by the Music department concert at 8:00pm. You must purchase tickets to each event separately. It's a great way to get in the Holiday Spirit! Tickets go on sale before both shows and cost $5.00 each for reserved center seating and $3.00 for general admission/side seating.
Spiritwear
Spirit wear makes a great gift for everyone in the family and now's the time to place your orders to receive them in time for the Holidays. Check out all the new items just added by Clicking here. For more information contact Julia Piontek at 847-420-4076 jjmjpiontek@hotmail.com or Cathy Moran at moranfamily5@sbcglobal.net

Special Note: Spiritwear will be on sale during lunch periods Friday, December 5th.
We will take online orders up until December 19th just in time for the Holidays. Get your gifts this season from Spiritwear for the whole family. After the 19th we will resume sales after the holidays on January 5th, 2009. Spiritwear is run by the RMHS Athletic Boosters.

Final chance to order your Cheesecakes...

You will have two opportunities to order cheesecakes just in time for the Holidays. The next pick-up takes place Monday, December 15th from 6:00-7:00pm in the cafeteria just before Christmas. Place your holiday orders through any Band, Orchestra student or Mr. Buti. Students have been given order forms. For more information, contact Kim Delmedico at k.delmedico@comcast.net 847-956-8698 The sale is sponsored by the the RMHS Music Boosters and the cheesecakes come from Gourmets' Delights. Flavors include: Traditional, Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Double Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Marble, Pineapple Coconut Creme, Key Lime, Blueberry, Pumpkin, Amaretto, Pecan Caramel, Mocha Latte, Turtle, Raspberry Fudge, Cookies and Creme, and a Variety pack.

Design the 2009 Jazz in the Meadows logo for your chance to win!

Pictured above are the winners of the 2008 logo design contest from sisters Anna & Laura Tam

We're asking all interested students to design and submit their logo designs for our 2009 Jazz in the Meadows Tee-Shirts and program guide. Two winners will be awarded a $100 Gift certificate to Woodfield Mall. Click here to print out an entry form. Jazz in the Meadows is our largest fundraiser. Thousands of jazz enthusiasts attend the day long Jazz fest where over one hundred Schools from around the Midwest will participate in over 120 performances. Featured guest artist concerts include the DePaul University Faculty Jazz Combo at Noon in the Theatre and our Grand Finale concert featuring Mulligan's Mosaics Big Band. Hurry and get your designs in by December 19th, 2008 and we'll see you on Saturday, February 28th, 2009.

Pep Band getting ready for Home Basketball games...
The 2008-09' Pep band schedule has been posted with the exception that NO Pep Band colors have been assigned yet to each student. Check the dates so you can come out to a game and have some fun as the Pep Band plays and cheers on the Mustang Basketball teams.
Click here to see the schedule

Marching season closes with Band-O-Rama Photos by Jean Harraman

The Marching Mustangs show this year "Exotic Impressions" was one of the toughest according to Mr. Buti.
The Marching Mustangs closed out their season with the traditional Band-O-Rama concert on Wednesday, October 29th. This concert allows the audience to really hear all of the great music in the band's halftime/competition award winning show

which was entitled "Exotic Impressions. In addition to the show music the band performed the opening football game music which includes: The RMHS fight song, National anthem along with drum cadences and some fun "Pep" tunes the band plays on the sidelines during the game. For our 2009 Seniors, it was their last time performing a halftime show with the Marching Band but not their last time marching; they've got one more Memorial Day parade to do next May. More pictures in the Photo Gallery.

A little cookie dough goes a long way...
Here's a few interesting facts about our Music Booster cookie sales... We sold approximately 4800 cookies in 5 games which consists of 400 pounds of cookie dough at roughly 240 cookies per hour. That's a lot of cookies! The parents who helped were great and deserve a big thank you! They are: Karey & Paul Bourke, Donna & Jay Bingham, Bruce Allgire and sons, Karen Reents, Lynn Larson, Kathy Wilk, Susan Esbrook, Becky Leoni, Ann Johnston, Laura Olarte, Elaine Rasche, Tracy Mc Mahon, Cathy Tunzi, Dave Lundquist and Mr. Voyles for always having the tables set up and the extensions cords out there to make my night easier. I hope I did not forget anyone... and Thank-you to everyone who bought and ate our cookies!
~Joanne Lundquist

District 214 Honors Orchestra Photo by Allison Doruff

The D214 Honors Orchestra concert was held Sunday, October 26 at Buffalo Grove High School.
Rolling Meadows is proud to have seven members in the Orchestra from our school; Grant Moody, Christopher Mrofcza, Collin Doruff, Melissa Priller, Eileen Wronkiewicz, Lizzy Jordan, Jacob Roble with Elizabeth Magill conducting.

Thank-you parent volunteers
The Music Boosters would like to thank all of the parents that came out to help move equipment and unload the truck during all of the competitions in addition to handing out water, assisting with last minute needs and moving equipment on to the field. It was truly a team effort and with all of the help it made everything run so smooth. We appreciate your help and volunteer time.

Thank you Rolling Meadows McDonald's
During the summer at the parades and throughout our competitions the Rolling Meadows McDonald's on Kirchoff Road has been a a great business neighbor. They always donate the ice needed to keep the water and band students cool. We appreciate your support of the Rolling Meadows Marching Mustangs.

Music Boosters are asking for volunteer help early
Every year the Music Department has a very busy schedule and this year is no exception.
From competitions to hosting concerts,baking cookies at football and basketball games, Jazz in the Meadows the list goes on and on. We would like to ask ALL parents of music students Jazz, Orchestra, Symphonic Band to sign-up and help us out at an event this year. We will have a table set-up at the upcoming seasonal concerts with volunteer sheets. Most important, Jazz in the Meadows is our largest fundraiser. It's where we raise most of our money to help support the Music Programs at RMHS. Without it, you would have to pay for many of the expenses out of pocket. Put it on your calendar...Jazz in the Meadows is being held on Saturday February 28th all day. Volunteers will also be calling you asking for your help. So sign up now. You get a chance to meet other great parents, staff and students and hear some great Jazz too!

Send us your pictures
If you have a few pictures that you would like to have posted on our website please send them to us. We would like to thank Matt Suchocki for this beautiful picture below of the Mustangs on the field during pre-game. Click here to e-mail them.

Photo by Matt Suchocki

Support the Music Program and join the Music Boosters
Show your support by joining the RMHS Music Boosters. Fill out a Music Booster Membership Form here. Print it out and return it to RMHS Music Boosters or Mr. Buti. Make checks payable to RMHS Music Boosters. The membership fee for a family is $15.00 for the year. We also publish a quarterly newsletter that is sent to all members.

Order your Music Booster shirt Our purple polo shirts are embroidered with a white/gold/black logo. No exchanges are possible since the shirts are custom made based on our order. They are available in (men's) sizes small through XX-large and are 100% cotton so be sure to order the right size. Click below for a shirt order form. Print it, fill it out and return it to RMHS Music Boosters or Mr. Buti. Shirt order form pdf. Make checks payable to RMHS Music Boosters.

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2008-09' Music/Band schedule
Take a look at the 2008-09 Band schedule. This schedule includes all dates for Marching Band/Football games, Contests, Color Guard, Pep and Jazz Band concerts plus Orchestra. Some dates and start times can change so it's best to check back for any updates.
Click here to view schedule

Incoming Freshmen and parents what you should know...
Rolling Meadows High School has a very active Music Department. Marching Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Orchestra, Symphonic & Concert Band, Pep Band.
Information can be found throughout our site and our Director of Bands, Mr. Buti's website http://rmhs.d214.org/activities/band/index.htm Look at the Music Boosters page and find out what we do and how you can help the Music Boosters.

Music & Fine Arts Dept. events calendar
Stay up to date. This calendar highlights dates and times of events happening within the Music & Fine Arts department including: Marching Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Symphonic & Concert Bands and Color Guard. It is updated throughout the year so check back often. Click here Events Calendar

Mr. Buti's Bargain Basement Blowout Sale!
CD recordings from past Band-O-Rama, Jazz, POPS and Holiday concert performances T-Shirts from Jazz in the Meadows and Marching Show themes from years past are available now at discounted prices. If you're a former Music student and would like to have some memorabilia from YOUR years here at RMHS contact Mr. Buti right away at chris.buti@d214.org or 847-718-5752. Hurry, some items have limited quantity.

Band Forms
Printout forms that are necessary throughout the year. You'll find the Music Boosters Polo shirt order form, expense reimbursement, membership & booster directory form.
Click here to view forms available.