2008 MARCHING SHOW ...is entitled "Red Shift," and draws its musical inspiration from the way astronomers measure the distance between far away stellar objects by using the Doppler Effect, or the red shift of light as they track the stars and galaxies. Each movement is composed by Mr. Stalter; "Purple," "Blue," and "Red." See some snapshots of Band Camp 2008 by clicking on the Marching Band Pictures link on the left.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES ...Morton Pumpkin Invitational on Sat., Sept. 13. Next home football game: Fri., Sept. 19 vs. Olympia. Report time 6:00 p.m. in full uniform.GO HORNETS, BEAT THE SPARTANS!!

PARENTS & STUDENTS...if you haven't yet, please fill out these important forms. Parents: click here. Students: click here.

CLASS COMPOSITION PROJECT... Mr. Stalter and the class created a chorale as a group composition project this past spring. Click here to listen.

STAY UP TO DATE ...on all the marching news in Illinois by visiting ilmarching.com and marching.com

The EHS Marching Hornets in action, 8/06/08 (Crazy Tie Day)

Our own "Mt. Rushmore" of EHS Band Directors! From left, Bill Anderson (1972-80), Kevin Jensen (1981 - 1985), Tony Corpus (1986 - 1990), and Todd Stalter (1991 - ) at the IMEA All-State Convention, January 25, 2007.

PARENTS & STUDENTS...if you want to stay updated on all band activities, join the e-mail list!  Send Mr. Stalter a note at ehs_bands@hotmail.com and you will receive e-mails to keep you "in the know."

MUSIC BOOSTERS is the official parent organization of the music groups in District 140.  Our next meeting is Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the EHS Band Room. Everyone who has a student in our music program from grades 5 - 12 is welcome.  For more information, e-mail Sandra Morrow, booster president, at: sanmor38@aol.com