Students in 6 O'Clock Jazz ensemble participated and performed in the UW-MMSD Jazz Fest along with students from James Madison Memorial, Edgewood High School, Madison West High School, and the UW Jazz band. They received seminars on improvisation, sectionals with UW-Madison Jazz students, and an ensemble clinic with UW Jazz Director Johannes Wallmann and saxophonist Greg Ward. The day ended with performances from all ensembles including works written by Greg Ward.

Bassoonists, Gus Balasubramaniam, Evelyn Anderson, and Erica Collin, in the Middleton band program, traveled this weekend to the University of Michigan to attend a concert and participate in private lessons with Dr. Jeffrey Lyman. The concert was a tribute to bassoonist Bernard Garfield (Principal of Philadelphia Orchestra 1957-2000). It featured works with personal connections to Garfield performed by over seven faculty at the University of Michigan School of Music Theatre & Dance, including Professor Jeffrey Lyman on bassoon.

Congratulations to the MHS Band students who competed at PASIC from November 13-16, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN!

• MHS Percussion Ensembles took 4th & 9th in the Chamber Percussion Division.

• Bas de Waart took 16th in Solo Marimba.

• Max Balasubramaniam took 15th in Solo Marimba.

• Ethan Stafford participated in the Solo Concert Snare Division.

From the PASIC website:

The Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is one of the largest drum and percussion events in the world. Featuring over 120 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations given by the finest artists from all over the world, PASIC19 will showcase all areas of percussion — drum set, marching, keyboard, symphonic, world, recreational, education, music technology, new music, and health & wellness. The convention’s International Drum and Percussion Expo is held annually with more than 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest in percussion instruments, gear, publications and services. The nationally recognized PASIC Marching Percussion Festival also takes place during the convention. This indoor festival includes competitions for individuals, small ensembles, a marching ensemble interactive clinic, and a DrumLine Battle.