The CHIEF November 2017

Music Update

Fall Chorus Concert The spotlights were ready for the evening of October 10th. During the fall choral concert each choir got to show the audience what they have been working on. The choirs began to work on the music performed around the first and second weeks of school. The public got to hear the voices from Men's Choir, Barbershop, Cantabile, Madrigals, Bel Canto, and Concert Choir. Along with the choirs, a solo was performed by Kevin Kuska. Each group sang two to four songs. With all the effort put in by the students, Mr. Durbin, and the accompanist Beth McCleary, the show was a success. Now the students are working to make their winter concert just as outstanding. By Alyssa Rodriguez The moment the Marching Band has been preparing for since August finally took place. On the 21st of October, U of I held their 47th Annual Illinois Marching Band Championship. The band started the day around 8 to prepare for the competition. Upon arriving at the destination the band went over last minute spots in the three movements soon to be put into action. The Pontiac Township Marching Indians performed their show entitled “Imagine” for the last time. Every individual poured their heart into the performance that day. For seniors it was a bittersweet moment, for freshman it was only the end of the beginning. The performance was completed well and nothing to shrug off. At the end of the day, our best was not others people's best. Taking first place, Monticello deservingly earned the title. Even though the Marching Indians did not take first, all members were proud to wear the Pontiac uniform and show off their school. U of I Marching Competition By Alyssa Rodriguez