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News at a Glance Last update 7-05-08
What a day for a parade! Mustangs March on the 4th of July
Photos by Laura Suchocki

The Marching Mustangs participated in Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows parades on the 4th of July

The crowds at both parades were enthusiastic and supportive as the Marching Mustangs passed by. At this year's Arlington Heights parade the attendees may have set a new record. It was estimated that 50,000 people lined the streets of Arlington Heights this year to view the spectacular parade. The Marching Mustangs sounded great playing their "Salute to America" music. Then it was off to Rolling Meadows where the local crowd is always supportive. This parade also drew thousands of energetic on-lookers. The hometown crowd cheered and clapped as the Mustangs passed by. In addition, the Marching Mustangs were featured on ABC 7 News. To view the news story and video clip, click on this link http://abclocal.go.com/wls/storysection=news/local&id=6245655

(Left) The Color Guard leads the band down Kirchoff. (Right) The Mustangs leave the parking lot at RMHS

Only a few positions remain open for the 2008-09' school year.
We need your help. We have only a few positions that need to be filled by parents of band students this upcoming fall school year 2008 through 2009.

Treasurer
Work with Mr. Buti, Mr. Riggs and the Booster Executive Committee and parents. Write checks; reimburse parents, pay invoices, teachers and suppliers from Boosters account. Keep the books in balance using “Quick Books” General Accounting. Authorize checks to be cut and perform a year end audit with (2) other parents to make sure books are in order.

Junior High Band night Coordinator
This event takes place on at a Friday night Home football game. All of the future band students from the area Junior High schools that flow into Rolling Meadows High School are invited to come out and play with the Marching Band before the football game. The Music Boosters serve the Junior High and Marching Band students pizza and escort them to and from the field. We need someone to head this up, and get helpers to chaperone and serve food. It doesn't take up a lot of time. Please consider helping out and contact Ken Soens for more information at 847-340-4013 or e-mail k.soens@comcast.net

2008 Marching Mustangs show announced

Pictured above the 2007 "Award winning" Marching Mustangs perform in competition at Wilmot Wisconsin

The Marching Mustangs 2008 Halftime/Competition Show is entitled "Exotic Impressions" by Lewis Norfleet. Current students have heard and sight-read the music and are VERY excited about it! In addition, the show incorporates a great deal of "world" percussion in the pit, including: djembe, dumbecks, congas, hand drums, jingle sticks, rain sticks, synthesizers, various cymbals, and traditional mallets and drums.
This will be a great enhancement to our marching and percussion programs. The music, along with a practice CD, will be passed out during the Early Summer Music Camps
(starting June 24th). The staff, leaders, and current students are anxious to work on
this exciting show!
1) Crossing the Border-featuring a soprano sax solo
2) Sandstorm
3) Gifts of the Earth-ballad
4) Mecca
Special thanks to the Music Boosters for their financial assistance in helping us purchase this original show and the performance rights.

Christopher Buti
Director of Bands

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.

Alumni blog
Are you a former Band/Music student of Rolling Meadows High School? We'd love to hear from you. Let us know what you've been up to and we'll post your comments on our website. To see what other former RMHS music students are up to click here Alumni blog.
Click here to e-mail your information to us.

2008 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. These forms include: Senior bio, Color Guard try outs, leadership applications, booster scholarship, medical/travel, uniforms, challenging and booster directory forms. Additionally, you'll find the Music Boosters Polo shirt order form, expense reimbursement, membership & booster directory form.
Click here to view forms available.