Todd Black, Director of Bands at MHS

Director of Bands at MHS, Todd Black,  is set to retire this year. He is inviting band alumni to come back and perform the song "American Symphony" from Mr. Holland Opus during his final spring concert on May 10, 2022. 

Todd said, "I am truly humbled by all the excitement of our Spring Band Concert on May 10 at 8:00 pm in the Mattoon High School main gym. I would like to dedicate this final concert to my loving wife, Michelle, family, present and alumni students, band booster parents, music director friends, MCUSD#2 employees, and the entire community of Mattoon.  I look forward to a wonderful night of celebration with everyone that can attend."

Alumni performing, are asked to arrive at 6:30 pm to set up and rehearse. The concert will begin at 8:00 pm.

The Jazz Band will start the program and the Concert Band will follow. Alumni/Friends will join in near the end of the program.

Interested alumni can contact Chris Keniley at 217-232-3786 or email info@ChrisKMusic.com for more details, music, and to be added to the list of alumni performing. 

For further information there is a  Facebook group listed below:

https://www.facebook.com/group...