Marching Mustangs News Last update 05-06-08
Mr. Chris Buti
Director of Bands
E-mail chris.buti@d214.org
Phone:847-718-5752
"Early" summer 2008 music/band camp dates announced
 Take a look at the 2008 summer band camp schedule. This schedule includes early Jazz camps, Marching Band, Color Guard, 4th of July summer parades and a quick look at the fall football season marching dates. Click here to view schedule

Rolling Meadows performs in San Antonio, TX Photo by Ellen Shumaker
On Monday March 24th RMHS |Music students left for San Antonio, Texas for their Spring break trip.
It was a fun-filled and educational trip which included a music clinic at the University of Texas/San Antonio, a concert along the famous River walk and at the Mexican Marketplace. Other activities included a day long visit to a Dude Ranch, Six Flags & Sea World. More pictures are in the Photo Gallery.

RMHS performs along the River walk in San Antonio, TX during Spring break


Music Students head to Texas for Spring break
 
Busses getting loaded with luggage and equipment for the trip to San Antonio while students find their seats.  Mr. Buti wraps up a few last minute details before heading out. Students arrived back home on Sunday night March 30th.

RMHS Music Students left for San Antonio, Texas on Monday March 24th. The parking lot was packed with parents, students, instruments and luggage. The trip includes sightseeing trips and a few performances too. Pictures can be found in the Photo Gallery.
                                   Click here for links and info                                             Click here for itinerary

Marching Mustangs are Grand Champions!
 The Marching Mustangs capped off a very successful competition season by taking
1st Place in Class AA at the "Renegade" marching competition in Sandwich, IL on Sunday,
October 14th and crowned Grand Champions. Congratulations Marching Mustangs, Mr. Buti, Mr. Riggs and the entire RMHS Marching Band & Color Guard staff.
                                                                 Sandwich, IL results
*1st place Class AA Parade and
   highest General Effect Score
*1st place Class AA Field Show
*1st place Best Winds
*1st place Best Drums
*1st place Best Color Guard
*2nd place Best Drum Majors *highest Music performance, Visual performance, Music General Effect and Visual General Effect Scores
*1st place Grand Champions
   of entire contest

(Left) The Marching Mustangs pass by the judges review during the Parade portion of the competition. 

 

2007 Marching Mustangs competition review 
 •Wilmot, WI slideshow     •St. Rita's/Chicago      •Sandwich, IL results   
To view photos from this year's marching season go to the Photo Gallery on the left.

 Color Guard captures 1st Place at Sandwich
                       The Color Guard begin to warm-up before the start of the Sandwich competition
 Congratulations to the Color Guard for winning 1st Place at the Sandwich "Renegade" marching contest. The girls have worked hard at perfecting their show and proved it in competition all year. They perform vibrant flag routines, dance moves and use props to add visual effect to the show. You have one last opportunity to catch this years' show "Textures" on Friday, October 19th at the final home football game.

 A "BIG" Thank-you to the Marching Mustangs...
This was an e-mail Mr. Buti received 11-05-07
I want to thank you for bringing the band to the playoff game on Saturday. I did not know you guys (Marching Mustangs Pep Band) were coming so to see our kids pile out of the bus was absolutely wonderful.  I want to thank you and your band for all that you did for the athletic department this fall season, the band plays a huge role in getting our fans into the games and getting our kids pumped up. Thanks for your support.
Lisa Da Rocha
Assistant Principal - PE/HE/DE & Athletics

Marching Mustangs & Color Guard visit Junior High Schools 10-15-07
The Marching Mustangs took their show on the road and traveled to Sandburg Junior High and St. Colette's in Rolling Meadows. This annual event helps promote the Music Department and shows potential Junior High students what it's like to be in the Marching Mustangs. They performed their halftime show music from "Textures", the school fight song, parade music and ended with a few fun pep tunes. At St. Colette's, band members and Mr. Buti answered various questions from the students.
For more pictures visit the Photo Gallery

Band-O-Rama Concert 10-16-07
The Music Department held their annual Band-O-Rama Concert which signals the end of the Marching Band season. Countless hours of rehearsal time beginning in June are spent working on a successful season and this year's show "Textures" was no exception.
 
The Band-O-Rama concert features the Marching Bands' program for 2007 which included: Drum cadences, opening football game ceremony music, the National Anthem, RMHS fight song and Alma Mater song, this year's entire "Award-winning" half-time show "Textures", pep tunes and Color Guard performances. The band then presented Senior Drum Major Samantha King with a gift for all of her help, dedication and spirit throughout the marching season.  
For more Band-O-Rama pictures go to the Photo Gallery

A Note from our Director of Bands
Obviously, every member is of equal importance in this ensemble. We would however, like to recognize some individuals for their accomplishments. The 2007 Marching Awards were given to the following students:
Most Improved Marcher Woodwinds/Mikayla Nagle, Brass/Christine Reuger, Percussion/Mike Nicholas, Flags/ Zoe Grant Most Improved Musician/Twirler Woodwinds/ Kim Rothacker, Brass /Nicole Eberhard, Philip Bertrand Percussion/ Chris Mrofcza, Emily McCarthy, Flags/Ruthie Livi Save the Day Awards Maddie Conlin, Grant Moody Outstanding Performers Woodwinds/ Amie Connor, Emily Ciesel, Lisa Delmedico Brass/ Laura Tam, Anna Tam, Betsy Cataldo Percussion/ David Priest Flags/Carrie Kruschel, Lauren Jacobs Outstanding Leader Rebecca Lee, TJ Mitchell Outstanding Service Hanna Geraghty, Carrie Kruschel Color Guard Spirit Kelly Ronney Mustang Pride Sam King

Congratulations to all!!!
Christopher Buti

 View photos from this year's marching season in the Photo Gallery
 Photos by Jean Harraman/Ken Soens
    

Marching Mustangs & Color Guard start the year off right! 9-24-07
 The Marching Mustangs and Color Guard traveled north on Sunday, September 23d to Wilmot, Wisconsin to compete for the first time this year. It was a hot day, but the Marching Mustangs prevailed. Performing this years' show "Textures" the Color Guard came away with a 1st place win as well as the Marching Mustangs taking 1st in Class AA. Next weekend, they travel to St. Rita's High School in Chicago and next month head to Sandwich, Illinois for their final competition. Congratulations Color Guard and Marching Mustangs!
  
*View Wilmot photos here
 *View Wilmot performance slideshow here   
From left to right Drum Majors Kim Kelly, Samantha King          
        and Colin Doruff accept the trophies at Wilmot, WI.


                 Watch video of the Marching Mustangs Video by Howard Kleinstein
 MagentaClick on the camera to see a video performance of this years' Marching show entitled "Textures," the Music of "Minimally Speaking" recorded at St. Rita's/Chicago Stampede competition September 30th. This link will take you to "You Tube."



 Thank-you volunteers
 The Music Boosters along with Mr. Buti want to "Thank" and recognize those parents who have helped with volunteer duties this year during the marching season, we just couldn't do it without you. Jim & Ann Burns, Jean Harraman, Sharon & Tim Moore, Jim & Sue Harmon, Ken Rothacker, Dave & Linda King, Ken & Donna Soens, Peter Odon, Joe Hendrickson, Sam Moser, Joanne Lundquist, Lynn Larson, Diane Layden, Lori Kelly, Howard Kleinstein, Tracy McMahon, Laura Ronney, Diane Zawada, Mike & Jenny Graf, MaryJo Kirby, Cindy Wess, Margaret Meyer and Susan Waterloo. We apologize if there is anyone we missed. Thank you all for your continued support.

   Mustangs 2007 Marching halftime/competition show "Textures"9-07-07
      
            The 2007 Marching Mustangs performed for the first time this season at half-time on Friday night .
 
 Click here for more pictures
This year's halftime/competition show is entitled "Textures” and is the Music of “Minimally Speaking” with music by Saucedo & McIntosh that include: New Rhythmics, Layers, a drum solo "textures" and finishes with Echoes.
About the composer… Mr. Saucedo is constantly in demand as an adjudicator, clinician and guest conductor for concert band, jazz band, marching band, orchestra and show choir. He has served as Music Captain Head for the Drum Corps Midwest Judges Guild and as a brass and music judge for Drum Corps International. Recently, Mr. Saucedo was composing and arranging for the Cavaliers. It’s a powerful show that everyone is sure to enjoy.

The Color Guard performs vibrant flag routines, dance moves and uses props to add visual effect to the show.

We all look forward to seeing the show throughout the fall. Come out and support your "Award Winning" Marching Mustangs throughout this exciting football season.








2007-08' Drum Majors
Collin Doruff, Kim Kelly, Samantha King                                
2007-08' Section Leaders
Trombone-Steve Odon
Flute-Rebecca Lee,                                         
Low Brass-Reeds Katie Odon
Clarinet-Megan Young                                    
Drum Line-Charlie McCarthy
Sax-Joey Klein                                                 
Trumpet-Matt Graf              
Mellophone-Betsy Cataldo                            
Color Guard-Hanna Geraghty & Kelly Ronney
Listen to the Marching Mustangs  
You'll need Real Player, Windows Media, Quick Time or any other media player to hear the songs.
      Track1   "Across the Field" Rolling Meadows fight Song  
     Track 2    RMHS Alma Mater Song
     Track 3    Entrance
     Track 4    Cadence (Drum Line)

              
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