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Providence Catholic High School has an immediate opening for a brass instructor for our fall marching season. The ideal candidate would be able to attend our weekly rehearsals and weekend rehearsals/contests (Saturdays). During the school week we rehearse Mondays from 3-5pm, and Wednesdays from 6-8:45pm. Our Saturday contest/rehearsal schedule is as follows: Saturday Aug. 12 (rehearsal) 1-5pm Saturday Aug. 19 (rehearsal) 1-5pm Saturday Aug. 26 (rehearsal) 1-5pm Saturday Sept. 2 (rehearsal) 1-5pm Saturday Sept. 9 (Stagg Contest) Saturday Sept. 16 (Victor J Andrew Contest) Saturday Sept. 23 (Naperville Central Contest) Saturday Sept. 30 (Normal West Contest) Oct. 14 (ISU State Championships) Oct. 21 (PCHS Home Invitational) Interested individuals should send a bio/resume and several references to Lawrence Rogers, Director of Bands. Email: lrogers@providencecatholic.org

Providence Catholic High School has an immediate opening for a brass instructor for our fall marching season. The ideal candidate would be able to attend our weekly rehearsals and weekend rehearsals/contests (Saturdays). During the school week we rehearse Mondays from 3-5pm, and Wednesdays from 6-8:45pm. Our Saturday contest/rehearsal schedule is as follows: Saturday Aug. 12 (rehearsal) 1-5pm Saturday Aug. 19 (rehearsal) 1-5pm Saturday Aug. 26 (rehearsal) 1-5pm Saturday Sept. 2 (rehearsal) 1-5pm Saturday Sept. 9 (Stagg Contest) Saturday Sept. 16 (Victor J Andrew Contest) Saturday Sept. 23 (Naperville Central Contest) Saturday Sept. 30 (Normal West Contest) Oct. 14 (ISU State Championships) Oct. 21 (PCHS Home Invitational) Interested individuals should send a bio/resume and several references to Lawrence Rogers, Director of Bands. Email: lrogers@providencecatholic.org

Please join us for the 5th Annual Providence Catholic Marching Band Invitational on September 30th, 2017! Registration is now open and you can register HERE ! Date: Saturday September 30th, 2017. Where: The contest will be held at Providence Catholic’s Matt Senffner Stadium/Field featuring synthetic turf (installed in 2012). When: Typically our contest starts around 3:00pm and is an afternoon/evening show. The PCHS Marching Invitational Includes: -Synthetic Turf Performance Field -Excellent Judging Panel -BOA Adjudication Sheets -Lined Warm-up fields -Easy Interstate access from I-80 and I-355 -Great Concessions and Facilities -Classification by Band Size (Winds and Percussion) -MPC Percussion Contest for interested units! (Extra $35 fee) Trophies and Awards for: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each class Outstanding Music in class Outstanding Visual in class Outstanding General Effect in class Outstanding Percussion in class Outstanding Color Guard in class Overall Grand Champion (regardless of class) Classes (based on band size): A – 1-64 musicians AA – 65-96 musicians AAA – 97+ musicians Exhibition (will still receive judges’ comments) Don’t delay! Register HERE . Performance order for each class will be in reverse order from the bands registration date/time. The registration fee of $200 can be sent to: Providence Catholic High School BPO C/O Lawrence Rogers 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy. New Lenox, IL 60451 Checks should be made payable to: “P.C.H.S. Band Parent Organization” We hope you can join us for a fantastic day of the marching arts and pageantry! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email: lrogers@providencecatholic.org or phone: (815) 717-3152 (Band Office). Online Registration Link -Lawrence Rogers Director of Bands Providence Catholic High School Vic Firth Education Team

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Providence Catholic High School has twelve aviation/flight themed props for sale! The props measure 4 feet wide by 8 feet tall and will work seamlessly with the "Jarvis System-Blue" Media Movers, however they can easily be converted to work for any group. Six of the panels have images of planes, propellers, aviation icons etc (Amelia Earhart), and the other six have images of vintage passports, luggage, and travel tickets (could work well with a travel themed show or winter guard show too!) The props are all digitally and professionally printed on 11 ounce vinyl and are adhered to sturdy plywood with a six inch 'bleed' around the back-side of the panels. Interested ensembles can pick up the props at Providence Catholic High School, which is easily accesible at I-80 and Maple Ave in New Lenox, IL. Asking only $400 but will consider all offers. Please see the link below to view a video with the props in action! Please contact Lawrence Rogers, Director of Bands at lrogers@providencecatholic.org to inquire. Video from 2015 with prop panels.

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Providence Catholic High School is looking for a Brass Staff Member and Assistant Director for the 2016 Summer camps and Fall Season. The Brass Staff Member will be working directly with the marching brass during sectionals, full ensemble, and helping with their drill on the field. The Assistant Band Director position after the summer months is only an after school position (for individuals with a full time teaching or full time job elsewhere, a great means to supplement your income!) Both positions are stipend positions and could be combined if candidate shows great strengths in both areas! If interested, please visit the high school's employment website, and/or email Lawrence Rogers, Director of Bands at lrogers@providencecatholic.org

Immediate Opening: Position: Colorguard Instructor Where: Providence Catholic HS, New Lenox, IL When: Now through the marching band season (late October), could also turn into a Winterguard position. Providence Catholic HS is seeking an individual to work with the colorguard section thoughout the Full Band Camp and throughout the fall rehearsals. Our band camp schedule is: July 27th - July 31st: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon on Friday August 3rd - 7th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon & 6:00-8:00pm for the Parent Preview Performance. When school begins, our rehearsals are typically on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-9:00pm, with some other sectional time as well. The ideal candidate would be able to choreograph body and dance work for the show, as well as assisting in writing equipment work for flag, rifle, and sabre. Interested applicants should apply on the schools website ( www.providencecatholic.org ), once the online application for the school is complete, please also send a resume/bio with prior experience, and several references to Lawrence Rogers: Director of Bands, Providence Catholic HS. This info can be sent via email to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org WGI/DCI or former teaching experience with instructing is preferred, but ultimately the ability to teach and lead students with a positive attitude and strong work ethic will be a determining factor.

Position: Front Ensemble Instructor Where: Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, IL When: Mid August through the end of the marching season (late October) Providence Catholic HS is looking for an individual to continue working with the Front Ensemble during the school months and marching band season. The ideal candidate would be able to teach and instruct the students at our weekly rehearsals and sectionals. Our weekly rehearsals for full band are usually on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-9:00pm, there is also sectional time allotted outside once a week outside of those full ensemble rehearsals. If the candidate could also attend our contests on Saturdays it would be a plus, but not required. Interested applicants should complete the online application on the schools website ( www.providencecatholic.org ), as well as send a music resume/bio with prior experience and several references to Lawrence Rogers: Director of Bands, Providence Catholic HS. After completing the online application this info can be sent to lrogers@providencecatholic.org . WGI/DCI or former teaching experience is preferred but ultimately the ability to teach and lead students with a positive attitude and strong work ethic will be a determining factor.

2015 Providence Catholic Invitational Panel (Sept. 26th, 2015): Music GE - Ward Durrett, Ft. Collins, CO Individual Field Music - Brad Roberts, Indianapolis, IN Music GE - Miles Threlkeld, Cincinnati, OH Music Performance - Doug Fletcher, Anderson, IN Individual Field Visual - Amy Fletcher, Anderson, IN Vis Performance - Rob Lee, Northern Indiana Visual GE - Jeff Gentry, Indianapolis, IN Guard - Tom Hillenbrand, Indianapolis, IN Percussion - Jeff Huffman, Greenwood, IN (Avon HS Drumline Instructor) Register Here! http://www.edline.net/pages/Providence_Catholic_HS/2015_Marching_Band_Invitationa Any questions? Please feel free to email Lawrence Rogers, Director of Bands at lrogers@providencecatholic.org

Providence Catholic HS Bands will be proud to host their annual Marching Band Invitational on September 26th, 2015! It is tentatively scheduled as an early to mid-afternoon contest. This year's judging panel has been assembled by WGI Hall of Famer, Jimmy Haskell from Indianapolis, Indiana. It looks to be a world class panel of adjudicators, and we hope you will consider joining us on this day! Below is a link to register. 2015 Providence Catholic Invitational Panel: Music GE - Ward Durrett, Ft. Collins, CO Individual Field Music - Brad Roberts, Indianapolis, IN Music GE - Miles Threlkeld, Cincinnati, OH Music Performance - Doug Fletcher, Anderson, IN Individual Field Visual - Amy Fletcher, Anderson, IN Vis Performance - Rob Lee, Northern Indiana Visual GE - Jeff Gentry, Indianapolis, IN Guard - Tom Hillenbrand, Indianapolis, IN Percussion - Jeff Huffman, Greenwood, IN (Avon HS Drumline Instructor) Register Here! http://www.edline.net/pages/Providence_Catholic_HS/2015_Marching_Band_Invitationa Any questions? Please feel free to email Lawrence Rogers, Director of Bands at lrogers@providencecatholic.org

Immediate Opening: Position(s): Colorguard Instructor Where: Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, IL Providence Catholic HS is looking for an individual to work with the colorguard section for this summer and fall marching band season. The Providence Catholic HS Band program is one of the most visible and active groups in the community and continues to focus on the growth and excellence of its music programs. We are looking for applicants that are excited and ready to teach students that are eager to work hard. The ideal candidate would be able to choreograph and teach the fall show to the students at our camp weeks in June & July, and the full two week band camp at the end of July/beginning of August, as well as other duties as assigned. The level of choreography can be at a basic skills (A-Class) level and should demonstrate a variety of techniques through flag/rifle work, as well as body movement. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We are looking for someone to work closely with the Director and visual staff. There are also evening rehearsals throughout the fall that are typically on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-9:00pm, as well as weekend contests through October. Our summer/fall schedule is as follows: Summer Camps Percussion/Guard Camp June 15th—18th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday;. Summer Camp #1: June 22nd-25th : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Summer Camp #2: July 6th – 9th : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Summer Camp #3: July 20th – 23rd : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Full Band Camp July 27th - July 31st: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon Friday. August 3rd– 7th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon & 6:00-8:00pm Friday for the Parent Preview Performance. Interested applicants should send a bio/music resume with prior experience & accomplishments, and several references to Lawrence Rogers: Director of Bands (2015-2016), Providence Catholic High School. The info can be sent via email to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org . WGI/DCI or former teaching experience with instructing is preferred, but ultimately the ability to teach and lead students with a positive attitude and strong work ethic will be a determining factor. Again, please send all inquiries or questions to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org

Immediate Opening: Position(s): Visual Instructor Where: Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, IL Providence Catholic HS is looking for an individual to work with the band and guard section in the area of Visual for this summer and fall marching band season. The Providence Catholic HS Band program is one of the most visible and active groups in the community and continues to focus on the growth and excellence of its music programs. We are looking for applicants that are excited and ready to teach students that are eager to work hard. The ideal candidate would be able to teach all aspects of marching and maneuvering, basics and fundamentals, and other duties as assigned for the fall show to the students at our camp weeks in June & July, and the full two week band camp at the end of July/beginning of August. This position does not require drill writing, but former visual experience is preferred. There are also evening rehearsals throughout the fall that are typically on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-9:00pm, as well as weekend contests through October. Our summer/fall schedule is as follows: Summer Camps Percussion/Guard Camp June 15th—18th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday;. Summer Camp #1: June 22nd-25th : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Summer Camp #2: July 6th – 9th : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Summer Camp #3: July 20th – 23rd : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Full Band Camp July 27th - July 31st: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon Friday. August 3rd– 7th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon & 6:00-8:00pm Friday for the Parent Preview Performance. Interested applicants should send a bio/music resume with prior experience & accomplishments, and several references to Lawrence Rogers: Director of Bands (2015-2016), Providence Catholic High School. The info can be sent via email to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org . WGI/DCI/BOA or former teaching experience with instructing is preferred, but ultimately the ability to teach and lead students with a positive attitude and strong work ethic will be a determining factor. Again, please send all inquiries or questions to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org

Immediate Opening: Position(s): Bass Drum Instructor Where: Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, IL Providence Catholic HS is looking for an individual to work with the bass drum section for this summer and fall marching band season. The Providence Catholic HS Band program is one of the most visible and active groups in the community and continues to focus on the growth and excellence of its music programs. We are looking for applicants that are excited and ready to teach students that are eager to work hard. The ideal candidate would be able to teach and instruct the students at our music camp weeks in June & July, and the full two week band camp at the end of July/beginning of August. There are also evening rehearsals throughout the fall that are typically on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-9:00pm, as well as weekend contests through October. Our summer/fall schedule is as follows: Summer Camps Percussion/Guard Camp June 15th—18th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday;. Summer Camp #1: June 22nd-25th : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Summer Camp #2: July 6th – 9th : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Summer Camp #3: July 20th – 23rd : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Full Band Camp July 27th - July 31st: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon Friday. August 3rd– 7th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon & 6:00-8:00pm Friday for the Parent Preview Performance. Interested applicants should send a bio/music resume with prior experience & accomplishments, and several references to Lawrence Rogers: Director of Bands (2015-2016), Providence Catholic High School. The info can be sent via email to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org . WGI/DCI or former teaching experience with instructing is preferred, but ultimately the ability to teach and lead students with a positive attitude and strong work ethic will be a determining factor. Again, please send all inquiries or questions to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org

Immediate Opening: Position(s): Woodwind Instructor Where: Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, IL Providence Catholic HS is looking for an individual to work with the woodwind section for this summer and fall marching band season. The Providence Catholic HS Band program is one of the most visible and active groups in the community and continues to focus on the growth and excellence of its music programs. We are looking for applicants that are excited and ready to teach students that are eager to work hard. The ideal candidate would be able to teach and instruct the students at our music camp weeks in June & July, and the full two week band camp at the end of July/beginning of August. This position would include instructing the students in basics/fundamentals of playing, teaching the show music, as well as instructing the students on the field as we learn drill, and other duties as assigned. There are also evening rehearsals throughout the fall that are typically on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-9:00pm, as well as weekend contests through October. Our summer/fall schedule is as follows: Summer Camps Percussion/Guard Camp June 15th—18th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday;. Summer Camp #1: June 22nd-25th : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Summer Camp #2: July 6th – 9th : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Summer Camp #3: July 20th – 23rd : 5:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday. Full Band Camp July 27th - July 31st: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon Friday. August 3rd– 7th: 1:00-9:00pm Monday through Thursday; 9:00am-noon & 6:00-8:00pm Friday for the Parent Preview Performance. Interested applicants should send a bio/music resume with prior experience & accomplishments, and several references to Lawrence Rogers: Director of Bands (2015-2016), Providence Catholic High School. The info can be sent via email to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org . Former teaching experience with instructing is preferred, but ultimately the ability to teach and lead students with a positive attitude and strong work ethic will be a determining factor. Again, please send all inquiries or questions to: lrogers@providencecatholic.org