Millington Bands

10/12/2021

Happy Festival Day!

The marching band will perform their halftime show at 5:45pm at Goodrich HS

If you can't make it to the school the performance will be live streamed at:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/goodrich-high-school-goodrich-mi/gam6c2ac60ee5

Take time to support their band and all of their hard work!

Watch the Varsity Coed Band Competition Multi-team Event - 10/12/2021 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network

08/20/2021

Friends and family:

Join us at 5:00pm today on the band practice field to see a preview of the 2021 halftime show!!

07/18/2021

Do you have a question about Millington Bands? Beginning band? Marching band? Band boosters?

Come out to the band room on Wednesday, July 28 for a band info night! We will discuss the burning questions relating to all things Millington Band. Most importantly, there will be popsicles!!! All interested students and parents are welcome!

5-8th grade information will start at 6:00pm.

High school information will start around 6:30.

See you July 28th!
Mr. Impemba

04/05/2021

A huge congratulations goes to the 2021 Millington High School Band for earning a FIRST DIVISION RATING at this year’s virtual band festival!! This group worked through distance learning, quarantines, bell covers, and many more obstacles and still earned the top rating! Go Cardinals, and go band!

A link to our recorded performance is below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mOWXIFfigAIot0nViUu3rSkISKkQS4to/view?usp=sharing
Concert program:
Vortex, Robert Longfield
Snake Charmer, Randal Standridge

The high school band will return for a live performance on May 13th! Keep an eye out for more updates.
Mr. Impemba

03/12/2021

Check out our new equipment!

With help from our supportive administration, the Millington band program was able to purchase a new drum line with cases, 2 bass clarinets, and a baritone saxophone. These Instruments will be used for years to come to ensure that our students have the best music making experience. Keep an eye out for our new drum line at future parades and sporting events!

01/19/2021

Are you a family member of a Millington band student? Please consider joining us tomorrow at 6:00pm in the band room. We are looking for parents to join as booster officers- please attend for more information! We will also discuss upcoming performance goals, fundraiser ideas, and more ways to help out the band. I hope to see you there!

07/28/2020

Band Family,

A message was sent through skyward and email regarding our band camp rehearsals. If you did not receive a message and you should have, please email me. We have update our rehearsal times as follows:

Pre-camp is still August 5-7. Rehearsal time has changed to 5:00-8:00PM to accommodate for working parents and to avoid heat during the day.
August 5th is for freshmen and leadership only
August 6-7 is for all members

Band Camp is still the week of August 17-21. Rehearsal time has changed to 5:00-8:00PM. With a shortened rehearsal time, students must come ready to WORK HARD!!
All rehearsal times are subject to cancellation due to weather

Safety protocol- The band program is following guidance from the district and public health officials to ensure the safety of our members. Prior to each rehearsal, members must answer a health questionnaire and have their temperature taken. If a student answers “yes” to any question or has a temperature over 100.3 degrees, they must return home. Students are not allowed in the building. If a student cannot maintain 6 feet distance outside, a mask must be worn.

Things to bring to camp:
Instrument
Athletic clothes/tennis shoes
Personal water bottle
Flip folder/lyre (freshmen may purchase these at pre-camp)
mask
A strong work ethic

We are working hard to make sure that students get the best and safest band experience possible. Please communicate any conflicts or concerns you have, I am happy to answer any questions.
Mr. Impemba

06/12/2020

Introducing our 2020 Show reveal- The Happy Show!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we play songs that are sure to put a smile on your face! We start with an upbeat song “Happy,” which is featured in the film Despicable Me 2. Next, we forget about our worries and explore “The Best Day of My Life” by American Authors. We end with the classic 1967 tune, “Happy Together.” Depending on rehearsal limitations, we will add to the show when possible.

06/10/2020

The 2020 Director's Award goes to James Jennings! James was a dedicated member of the band and stepped up in a big way for his senior year. Throughout his years in band, he primarily played trumpet and french horn. This year, he was willing to learn the tuba to cover an important part for band festival. He has also served as trumpet section leader for the Cardinal Marching Band. James performed a trumpet duet with Alex Dunn this year that earned a First Division rating and a chance to perform at the state level! James is also an Eagle Scout who works at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch in the summers. He often uses what he has learned in band to assist in teaching younger Scouts about music. Above all, James brought an enthusiasm and passion to the band that lifted up those around him. It was a pleasure having James in band and we wish him all the best!

06/03/2020

The Millington Band Program is proud to present Kendrick Raleigh with the John Philip Sousa Award.

The John Philip Sousa Award is the pinnacle of achievement for high school band students. Created in 1955, the award was developed in memory of the famous composer and bandmaster to honor the top student in a high school band who embodies superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty, and cooperation.

During his time in band, Kendrick played both the french horn and trumpet. He also had the honor of serving as trumpet section leader for the Cardinal Marching Band.
Kendrick stayed involved with band beyond the classroom by participating in things like honor bands, pep band, and solo and ensemble. His persistent practicing allowed him to take his solo to the state level where he earned a medal, an incredible achievement! In addition to his musical accomplishments, Kendrick dependably volunteered at many band events. He was someone who could be trusted to not only get the job done, but get it done RIGHT.

We thank Kendrick for his tireless dedication to our program. Best of luck in your future endeavors!

05/19/2020

Band parents: All instruments must go home for the summer. It is important that all students continue to practice to offset the lost class time.
Please email me- [email protected] to set up a pick-up time.
MUSIC DROP-OFF: All music and any other materials owned by Millington Community Schools must be returned before summer. This includes original sheet music and method books loaned to students. PLEASE RETURN ALL BORROWED MATERIALS WHEN YOU CHECK OUT AT THE SCHOOL.