A Little Coal City Band History

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"Mr. William Somerville was an accomplished musician, specializing on clarinet. He devoted considerable time to organizing and directing the Coal City Marine Band which became a leading musical group in this area for many years. He was also a member of the Pullman Marine Band and a guest soloist with John Sousa's famous band on several occasions."

All band directors across the US give out the John Phillip Sousa Award every Spring to one band member who excels in leadership, dedication and musicianship. John Phillip Sousa's work in one of the main reasons that we have have band programs in schools and communities. It is amazing to think of this Coal City connection to that time in history.

First two BBall Games

Tuesday December 1 and Tuesday December 8

6:30 Band Room Opens
6:50 Be Ready to play in the big gym
8:30 After halftime we will be done and you are free to go

Please wear a CCHS shirt or school colors

Thank you some much for all the help for Jazz and Java. It was an amazing night with so many talented performers. Congratulations to all!

Jazz and Java

Jazz and Java is tonight at Cinder Ridge at 7:00. Students should report no later than 6:30 to warm up and set up their equipment. The concert ends around 9:00. Everyone should stay after to load the trailer and help clean up. Dress for tonight is Red/White/Black. Gentlemen should wear shirts with ties. No Jeans or tennis shoes.

Saturday, October 31st

4:50 Band Room Opens
5:35 Leave the band room to go to the field
6:00 Game starts

I will need volunteers for bleacher covers, halftime, uniforms…

We will be having a home playoff game next weekend! It will be #10 Dunlap (6-3) at #7 Coal City (7-2)
I will let you know more information as I recieve it.

There is no practice for the band tonight. It is only going to get colder and rain tonight. Guard will still practice at 5:30.
Tomorrow the band room will open at 6:30 pm. Students need to be in uniform and ready by 7:00. I will need 3- 4 volunteers also for uniforms, stands and halftime. Thanks!