Edwardsville High School Band

Senior Parents - If you would like a copy of the video presentation from the banquet, click here.

Don't forget to download the study guide for the 2nd Semester Exam. Look under the Quick Links menu on the left.

Attention all percussion members, click here for your rehearsal and audition dates for marching band.

Edwardsville, April 25, 2008: Director Marvin Battle and band students show off some of the posters that will be on display at the EHS Band Alumni Tribute Concert on Saturday, May 3 in City Park. Seventeen displays will include photographs of eight decades of Edwardsville High School band history. EHS Band Alumni and their families are welcome to attend this first ever EHS All Bands reunion night beginning at 7:00pm at the Cleaon Etzkorn bandstand. Admission is free. Permanent tribute blocks will be available for purchase that will surround an EHS Band bench at the newly renovated entrance to the EHS sports complex. Seating is limited so come early and bring a lawn chair. Concessions will be available at the park.

3) According to the "Tiger" a "Swing Band" was started in 1941 when Director Ralph Shannon "got help to the Jive and dug in his band and brought out a few jive-cats." The Swing band went on to play a matinee dance every fourth Friday. Student Cleaon Etzkorn played trumpet in that original Swing Band.

The Edwardsville High School Band receives a proclamation from the City of Glen Carbon honoring their achievements.

Giving the presentation Mayor Jackstadt read a portion of the Proclamation saying, "Whereas, many Glen Carbon residents are current or past members of the Edwardsville High School Band, which contributes to the exemplary reputation of the community as one of high education standards; and Whereas since 1930, Edwardsville High School Band members have been repeatedly recognized at District, State and National levels for exceptional performance I do proclaim Saturday May 3, 2008 as "Edwardsville High School Band Appreciation Day" and declare that all citizens of Glen Carbon shall extend appreciation and salute the demonstrated commitment and dedicationof each band member and their directors."

After the proclamation, Drum Major Mary Doll said, "It is a great honor to be part of an organization with such a rich history. Saturday May 3rd will be a special day both for the community and for the Edwardsville High School Band."

According to Doll, small ensembles from the current high school band will be performing at various locations throughout the community during the day on May 3. Donations received will be given back to the community through the EHS stadium improvement project.

Suzanne Dennis, also a drum major, invited the board and the residents of Glen Carbon to a special tribute concert honoring eight decades of EHS band alumni to be held at 7:00 pm in the Edwardsville City Park. She added that the bandstand was named after long-time EHS band director, Cleaon Etzkorn.

The Edwardsville High School Band receives a proclamation from the City of Edwardsville honoring their achievements.

The Edwardsville High School Band receives a proclamation from the City of Edwardsville honoring their achievements. In recognition of these tents, I, Gary D. Niebur, Mayor of the City of Edwardsville, do herby proclaim Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 as "Edwardsville High School Band Appreciation Day" and declare that all citizens of Edwardsville shall extend appreciation and salute the demonstrated commitment and dedication of each band member and their directors.

Congratulations to Suzanne Dennis and Tito Rivera for being selected at Drum Majors for the 2008 - 2009 Marching Tigers.

The date and times for the Band Banquet have been finalized. Please click on the link above and have your parents fill out the form. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email Mr. Battle.

Senior Band Parents: I am in need of 3 pictures (baby picture, adolescent , and high school). Please either mail, email, or have your son/daughter bring the pictures to me. I would like to have these pictures by April 18th as well. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this.

Please note date change for the Spring Concert.... The concert will now be held on Saturday May 3rd at the Edwardsville Public Library. The concert will start at 7pm instead of 7:30pm. All Alumni Band Members and Parents are encouraged to attend.

We are hosting our own Marching Band Contest this year. Click on the logo for more information.

Solo and Ensemble Contest is fast approaching. Please see Mr. Gipson or Mr. Battle if have not selected your solo or ensemble piece. Contest will be held at Collinsville High School. Solo and Ensemble Contest is March 1st.

The following scales should be memorized and prepared for contest. They should be played at least two octaves when applicable:

The following chromatic scales must also be performed (two octaves when possible):

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to perform at the Bi-State Music Festival at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville:

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to perform at the Illinois Music Educator's All State Music Conference in Peoria.

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to perform at the Bi-State Music Festival at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville:

Congratulations to the following students for being accepted for the Eastern Illinois University Honor Band Festival (David Holsinger, guest conductor):