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BAND E-NEWS
Galin Education Talk Cancelled (Thursday 1/8)
Music Families, I am writing to let you know that we will be canceling the Galin Education college talk scheduled for January 8. We appreciate your interest and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We plan to offer this opportunity again in future years and are always happy to connect one-on-one with students or families who have music- or college-related questions in the meantime. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Doug Brown
2 days ago1 min read
Symphonic/Chamber Winds Volunteer Tutoring Opportunity
Want to help some middle school students with their solos and ensemble? Glacier Creek is looking for a few tutors for their after school solo and ensemble program. It meets after school on Mondays or Tuesdays. Sign up here if you can help for one or multiple days!
2 days ago1 min read
Solo & Ensemble Registration Information (DUE Tuesday 1/13)
Check out this information about solo & ensemble registration: A. Finding an accompanist for your solo If you are performing a solo that has a piano accompaniment, you have three options. 1. Find a pianist to play with you. (If you're having trouble finding someone, see this doc .) 2. Play with a recording. (Most Class B and some Class A solos have a recording available. Ask Mr. V.) 3. Perform unaccompanied. (Not really recommended; it's harder to present
2 days ago1 min read
MHS Band Updates 12/1/2025
Hello band families, Check out some important updates and information about upcoming events! 1. Fruit Delivery Day - Saturday 12/6 ALL FRUIT MUST GO! All items must be picked up on Saturday between 8:00am and 12:00pm . Enter at the North Entrance door 23. Can't make it? Find another student to pick it up on your behalf so that it's not sitting in the warm band room over the weekend. Parent volunteers: Free for an hour or two this Saturday? We could still use a few more p
Dec 1, 20252 min read
MHS Band Updates - 10/21
1. Home Football Friday Marching band folks - we have a home playoff game this Friday. Report time is 6:15. Wear the student section theme (pink-out) or cardinal gear. 2. Fruit Sale! Our annual FRUIT SALE continues this week. The sale is one of our two major fundraisers for the year (along with the program ads), and every item sold helps us buy instruments and equipment, bring in guest musicians and teachers, and generally support all the cool band stuff that happens.
Oct 21, 20251 min read
Marching Band Updates 10/6/25
Hello all, Firstly a huge congratulations to the band from this last weekend! They worked very hard this week cleaning and refining the...
Oct 7, 20252 min read
Student Shout Outs 2025
Dear Band & Orchestra Families, We're thrilled to announce the return of the Concert Program Ad opportunity - a Student Shout Out! Each...
Sep 24, 20251 min read
Marching Band Updates 9/22/25
Firstly a big congrats to students placing 1st in our division and taking home best musical presentation caption head as well! We had a...
Sep 22, 20252 min read
Marching Band Updates 9/15/25
Homecoming Parade 9/17 All students call time 5:30pm Parade starts at 6pm Dress is cardinal colors if possible Song - Rock You Like a...
Sep 15, 20251 min read
Marching Band Update 9/3/25
Hello everyone, please read this entire email as it has new important information regarding band night at the home football game 9/12,...
Sep 3, 20252 min read
Marching Band Updates 8/21/25
Hello all, please see below for important marching band updates/reminders! 1. Practice Competition 8/22 Students Bring drill masters and...
Aug 23, 20252 min read
MHS Bands - Welcome to 2025-26!
Hello MHS band students and parents, Welcome to another year of Middleton High School Band! September is fast approaching, and we're so...
Aug 23, 20252 min read
Marching Band Updates 8/17/25
Hello everyone, Firstly a huge congratulations to all of our students, new members, returning members, and leadership for a successful...
Aug 17, 20252 min read
The BIG Marching Band Updates Email 8/7/25
Hello MHS marching band students and families! We are just a few short days away from the beginning of the 2025-26 marching band season. ...
Aug 17, 20254 min read
Marching Band Updates 7/23/25
Hello Everyone, Please see below for important updates/reminders. Upcoming date reminders are also listed below. Colorguard and...
Jul 27, 20252 min read
Marching Band Updates 7/9/25
Hello Everyone, Please see below for some important reminders/updates! Practice, Practice, Practice Marching Band camp is just around the...
Jul 10, 20251 min read
Fall Sports Physical for Marching Band 6/20/25
Marching Band families, please see the links below for information on your students physical requirements for the upcoming school year....
Jun 10, 20251 min read
2025-2026 Jazz Auditions - 6/5/25
As this school year comes to a close, we're already looking ahead to the 2025-2026 jazz season ! We are excited to continue offering four...
Jun 6, 20251 min read
5/27/25 - Marching Band Updates
Hello everyone, One last reminder that our welcome event is tomorrow 5/28! We can't wait to see everyone there. If you have a new member...
May 27, 20252 min read
5/16/25 - Jazz Band Reading Session and 2025-2026 Audition Information
Dear Jazz Families, We're excited to announce a special opportunity for all jazz musicians interested in joining the 2025-2026 Seven...
May 18, 20251 min read
5/12/25 Band Updates
Hello band families, 1. Percussion Concert This Friday at 7:00pm Come and support the MHS percussion students this Friday at 7:00pm! ...
May 12, 20251 min read
5/5/2025 - Band Updates
Hello band students and families, 1. Spring Band Concerts Tomorrow & Wednesday! Tuesday, May 6th: Symphonic Winds, Chamber Winds, Senior...
May 5, 20251 min read
4/18/25 Band Reminders
Hello band families, Just a few reminders about upcoming events! 1. Jazz Tracs - Next Friday! Join us at 7:30pm on Friday, April 25th...
Apr 28, 20251 min read
3/31/2025 - No Jazz Tonight
Jazz Families, We have a number of students who are out today due to vacation or sickness. Due to this we will cancel our jazz bands...
Mar 31, 20251 min read
3/20/25 - Band Updates
1. Last Call for State Solo & Ensemble Registration If you qualified for state solo & ensemble (1* rating at district) and missed...
Mar 22, 20252 min read
3/17/25 - WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Registration DUE WED
Dear MHS band students, If you participated in the WSMA District Solo & Ensemble Festival and earned a 1* rating for a Class A event, you...
Mar 18, 20251 min read
3/7/25 - Volunteer Opportunity-Program Ads Chair!
Dear Band & Orchestra Families, I am reaching out to the MHS Band & Orchestra community to find a volunteer for the Program Ads Chair...
Mar 7, 20251 min read
3/7/25 - Marching Band 2025 One Week Left to Register!
Hello Band Families, There is only one week left to register for the 2025 Marching band! All registrations are due by March 14th end of...
Mar 7, 20251 min read
2/13/25 - Updated Intinerary for Greece
***Please check your personal email inbox to view the Itinerary Attachment from the Band Team. The website does not publish trip...
Feb 13, 20251 min read
2/12/25 - Solo & Ensemble Updates
It's that time again... Solo & Ensemble is this Saturday! A few reminders: 1. Sign up to Volunteer! Students can sign up to volunteer...
Feb 12, 20251 min read
2/10/25 - Join the Band Boosters as the New Website Chair!
Dear Band Parents, I am reaching out to the MHS band community to find someone to take on the role of Website Chair for the Band...
Feb 10, 20251 min read
1/31/25 Reminders for WSMA State Honors
Just a few quick reminders for those of you auditioning tomorrow (or next Saturday) for WSMA State Honors Band/Orchestra/Jazz: Make sure...
Feb 3, 20251 min read
1/30/25 Feb 6 Pep Band Cancelled
Hello, The February 6th Pep Band date will be cancelled as we double booked over Glacier Creek Middle School. If you already signed up to...
Feb 3, 20251 min read
1/29/25 - Jazz Resumes this Monday
Jazz families, We are excited to start our second rotation for Jazz Band this Monday Feb. 3rd. All bands resume at their normal time....
Jan 29, 20251 min read
1/14/25 - Jazz Cabaret this Friday
Jazz Families, We want to welcome you to our yearly Jazz Cabaret Performance Friday January 17th at 7:30PM. This performance will...
Jan 14, 20251 min read
12/16/24 - Tomorrow! College Chat on 12/17/24 at 7 pm
Hello Everyone, We wanted to send out one final reminder to people about the upcoming event held tomorrow at MHS on Tuesday, December 17,...
Dec 16, 20241 min read
12/14/24 - Fruit Delivery Postponed to Sunday
Hello everyone, Unfortunately, the weather continues to be uncooperative. Our truck in Iowa is completely iced in and will not be able...
Dec 14, 20241 min read
11/11/2024 Band Updates
Band students and families, 1. LAST DAY FOR FRUIT! All fruit sale orders are due by midnight tonight! Please double check with your...
Nov 11, 20241 min read
10/15/24 - Concert Announcment from MHS Percussion Staff Tristan Swiheart
Hello Percussion Studio Families, On Tuesday, November 12th , my percussion duo, pax duo , will be performing at the WYSO building...
Oct 20, 20241 min read
9/26/24 Program Ad Deadline Extended to 10/10
Program Ad Sales Program Ads and student shout out deadline has been pushed to October 10th! Several parents and students have...
Oct 20, 20241 min read
10/14/24 Marching Band Updates
Hello everyone, Firstly a big congratulations on your performance at Sauk Prairie! The band took first place overall and won all captions...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
9/28/24 - Marching Band Updates
Hello, Please see below for updates as we push into the back end of the season! Thank you for your patience waiting on final schedules...
Oct 2, 20241 min read
9/21/24 - Marching Band Updates
Hello please see below for updates for upcoming events Waukesha North/Carroll Schedule A snack to hold you over through the performance...
Sep 21, 20242 min read
9/11/24 - Band Updates
Please see below for important updates! Thursday ASR Rehearsal You should have been signed up in ASR if you weren't already, but please...
Sep 11, 20242 min read
8/30/24 - Marching Band Updates
Hello, marching band students and families. Marching band camp came to a close today, and we're so proud of all of our participating...
Aug 30, 20242 min read
8/9/24 - The Big Marching Band Email
Hello MHS marching band students and families! We are just a few short days away from the beginning of the 2024-25 marching band season. ...
Aug 10, 20244 min read
7/19/24 - Marching Band Updates
Hello Everyone, Hope everyone's summer is going well and enjoying some time off! Please see below for some important updates and...
Aug 6, 20242 min read
5/31/24 - Marching Band Updates
Hello Everyone, It was so great to see so many of you on day one of the season earlier this week! The band is going to sound incredible...
Jun 1, 20242 min read
5/24/24 - Marching Band Updates
Hello everyone, Please see below for a couple of reminders about the upcoming season! May 29th Student Welcome Meeting We're looking...
May 28, 20242 min read
5/24/24 - Band Updates
Hello all, Please see below for some updates for the end of the year! MemorialDay (All curricular bands) Schedule for the day: 8:00...
May 28, 20241 min read
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