Pep assembly today. #jolietcentral #jtcentralband
Pep assembly today. #jolietcentral #jtcentralband
Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: James Jaskowiak. James is a junior string bassist in our band program. James joined our band as a freshman with no previous school music experience. This did not stop him from flourishing and quickly becoming one of our top performers. James has performed on mellophone, string bass, electric bass, and guitar with the Joliet Central Band program. We are always impressed with James’s work ethic as he practices a piece until it’s mastered. Stop by one of our symphonic band, marching band, pep band, big band, or jazz combo rehearsals or performances and you are likely to see James putting out a great a musical performance. #thetraditionstartswithyou #204takeover #jolietcentral #jtcentralband
Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: James Jaskowiak. James is a junior string bassist in our band program. James joined our band as a freshman with no previous school music experience. This did not stop him from flourishing and quickly becoming one of our top performers. James has performed on mellophone, string bass, electric bass, and guitar with the Joliet Central Band program. We are always impressed with James’s work ethic as he practices a piece until it’s mastered. Stop by one of our symphonic band, marching band, pep band, big band, or jazz combo rehearsals or performances and you are likely to see James putting out a great a musical performance. #thetraditionstartswithyou #204takeover #jolietcentral #jtcentralband
Some early morning Joliet band History. Our podium. Many people might not realize that we actually still use the same podium that our first director used. Here a couple of photos. I don't know exactly when it came into use, and tried to find some photographic evidence this morning, but no luck prior to 1940. The base has a manufacturing location of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It's heavy (not just physically).
Some early morning Joliet band History. Our podium. Many people might not realize that we actually still use the same podium that our first director used. Here a couple of photos. I don't know exactly when it came into use, and tried to find some photographic evidence this morning, but no luck prior to 1940. The base has a manufacturing location of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It's heavy (not just physically).
Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: Juan Garcia. Juan is a senior trumpeter in our band program. And Juan is special because he gets the job done the right way, on time, the first time. Juan performs in our Symphonic Band and jazz groups. He's always practicing to get better, and puts the band before himself at times. His musical improvement is being noticed by others, and he serves to be a role model in the sense of dedication and consistency. Juan's dedication to the band is evident by his rehearsal attendance. He is often the first to be here, and is always willing to help. We were especially impressed to learn that he saves up his own money to pay for bus fare to attend evening rehearsals. Congratulations Juan - we appreciate your efforts and talents! #thetraditionstartswithyou #jtcentral #jtcentralband #204takeover
Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: Juan Garcia. Juan is a senior trumpeter in our band program. And Juan is special because he gets the job done the right way, on time, the first time. Juan performs in our Symphonic Band and jazz groups. He's always practicing to get better, and puts the band before himself at times. His musical improvement is being noticed by others, and he serves to be a role model in the sense of dedication and consistency. Juan's dedication to the band is evident by his rehearsal attendance. He is often the first to be here, and is always willing to help. We were especially impressed to learn that he saves up his own money to pay for bus fare to attend evening rehearsals. Congratulations Juan - we appreciate your efforts and talents! #thetraditionstartswithyou #jtcentral #jtcentralband #204takeover
Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: Erion Washington. Erion is a junior saxophonist in our band program. We're amazed at her progress over the past three years! Erion has been extremely helpful this school year. A new student with no band experience wanted to play in the band, and Erion has taken it upon herself to give this student lessons during our band period. We're proud of Erion's hard work, and we're proud that she is helping to provide musical opportunities for other students. #thetraditionstartswithyou #jtcentral #jtcentralband #204takeover
Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: Erion Washington. Erion is a junior saxophonist in our band program. We're amazed at her progress over the past three years! Erion has been extremely helpful this school year. A new student with no band experience wanted to play in the band, and Erion has taken it upon herself to give this student lessons during our band period. We're proud of Erion's hard work, and we're proud that she is helping to provide musical opportunities for other students. #thetraditionstartswithyou #jtcentral #jtcentralband #204takeover
Joliet Central Band weekly student highlight: Sydni Smith, flute. Sydni is wind captain for the marching band, and performs on flute and piccolo for marching band and symphonic band. You can see her performing on September 9th with our flute quartet at the Joliet Cathedral Area Preservation Association Housewalk. In addition to the band, Sydni is the secretary for NHS and regularly volunteers at Joliet District 86 events. Sydni is one of those students that just keeps getting better. Future piccolo players should start practicing now - Sydni will leave big shoes to fill! #jthsband #jths #jolietcentral #thetraditionstartswithyou
Joliet Central Band weekly student highlight: Sydni Smith, flute. Sydni is wind captain for the marching band, and performs on flute and piccolo for marching band and symphonic band. You can see her performing on September 9th with our flute quartet at the Joliet Cathedral Area Preservation Association Housewalk. In addition to the band, Sydni is the secretary for NHS and regularly volunteers at Joliet District 86 events. Sydni is one of those students that just keeps getting better. Future piccolo players should start practicing now - Sydni will leave big shoes to fill! #jthsband #jths #jolietcentral #thetraditionstartswithyou
Band History: a program from the 22nd anniversary of the band, circa 1934-1935. Lots of JT and band history in this program.
Band History: a program from the 22nd anniversary of the band, circa 1934-1935. Lots of JT and band history in this program.
Some more band history: a small book that our first director, A.R. McAllister, wrote. I assume he handed this out to new members. Here are some pages from it. What type of band member are you?!
Some more band history: a small book that our first director, A.R. McAllister, wrote. I assume he handed this out to new members. Here are some pages from it. What type of band member are you?!
Band parents rock - Mrs. Kendra Thompson, a former band kid from Minooka, helps Sam Loehr with her instrument.
Band parents rock - Mrs. Kendra Thompson, a former band kid from Minooka, helps Sam Loehr with her instrument.
The Joliet Central Band congratulates the Steelmen Football team on a victory last night!
Pep assembly today. #jolietcentral #jtcentralband Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: James Jaskowiak. James is a junior string bassist in our band program. James joined our band as a freshman with no previous school music experience. This did not stop him from flourishing and quickly becoming one of our top performers. James has performed on mellophone, string bass, electric bass, and guitar with the Joliet Central Band program. We are always impressed with James’s work ethic as he practices a piece until it’s mastered. Stop by one of our symphonic band, marching band, pep band, big band, or jazz combo rehearsals or performances and you are likely to see James putting out a great a musical performance. #thetraditionstartswithyou #204takeover #jolietcentral #jtcentralband Some early morning Joliet band History. Our podium. Many people might not realize that we actually still use the same podium that our first director used. Here a couple of photos. I don't know exactly when it came into use, and tried to find some photographic evidence this morning, but no luck prior to 1940. The base has a manufacturing location of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It's heavy (not just physically). Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: Juan Garcia. Juan is a senior trumpeter in our band program. And Juan is special because he gets the job done the right way, on time, the first time. Juan performs in our Symphonic Band and jazz groups. He's always practicing to get better, and puts the band before himself at times. His musical improvement is being noticed by others, and he serves to be a role model in the sense of dedication and consistency. Juan's dedication to the band is evident by his rehearsal attendance. He is often the first to be here, and is always willing to help. We were especially impressed to learn that he saves up his own money to pay for bus fare to attend evening rehearsals. Congratulations Juan - we appreciate your efforts and talents! #thetraditionstartswithyou #jtcentral #jtcentralband #204takeover Joliet Central High weekly student highlight: Erion Washington. Erion is a junior saxophonist in our band program. We're amazed at her progress over the past three years! Erion has been extremely helpful this school year. A new student with no band experience wanted to play in the band, and Erion has taken it upon herself to give this student lessons during our band period. We're proud of Erion's hard work, and we're proud that she is helping to provide musical opportunities for other students. #thetraditionstartswithyou #jtcentral #jtcentralband #204takeover Joliet Central Band weekly student highlight: Sydni Smith, flute. Sydni is wind captain for the marching band, and performs on flute and piccolo for marching band and symphonic band. You can see her performing on September 9th with our flute quartet at the Joliet Cathedral Area Preservation Association Housewalk. In addition to the band, Sydni is the secretary for NHS and regularly volunteers at Joliet District 86 events. Sydni is one of those students that just keeps getting better. Future piccolo players should start practicing now - Sydni will leave big shoes to fill! #jthsband #jths #jolietcentral #thetraditionstartswithyou Band History: a program from the 22nd anniversary of the band, circa 1934-1935. Lots of JT and band history in this program. Some more band history: a small book that our first director, A.R. McAllister, wrote. I assume he handed this out to new members. Here are some pages from it. What type of band member are you?! Band parents rock - Mrs. Kendra Thompson, a former band kid from Minooka, helps Sam Loehr with her instrument.
The Joliet Central Band congratulates the Steelmen Football team on a victory last night!

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