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 jazz ensembles, which will rehearse on Monday evenings (October-May) with start times at either 6:00 PM or 7:30 PM.

Auditions are open to all students interested in being part of the jazz program for the 2025-2026 school year. If you choose not to audition, you are still welcome to participate in our non-audition jazz ensemble in the fall.

Whether you're a returning member or new to jazz, we encourage you to audition! Placement will be based on musicianship, stylistic understanding, and ensemble readiness.

Please find the audition packet HERE. It includes:

• Audition excerpts and etudes

• Backing tracks for practice and performance

If you have any questions about the music or would like help preparing, don't hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to hearing your auditions and building another incredible year of jazz together!

Have a great summer!

Doug Brown

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 to drive for most of the day.  Therefore, our delivery is postponed until TOMORROW, SUNDAY 12/15.

The timeline for tomorrow will remain the same as the original event today:

Unloading after 6:15am.

Sorting around 7:15am.

Pickup from 8:00am-12:00pm.

Cleanup starts around 11:30am.

Families: If at all possible, please make sure that your fruit is picked up tomorrow.  If you cannot make it in, consider finding another family for pickup.  If that's simply not possible, we will have a final pickup after school Monday.

Student Volunteers: If you can make your original shift, great!  If not, please come whenever you can to help out.  If you're completely unavailable, we understand.

Parent Volunteers: Same as students.  Please direct volunteer questions to mhsbopafruitsale@gmail.com

Thank you so much for your flexibility.  We're still looking forward to a great delivery day!  Please reach out to mhsbopafruitsale@gmail.com with any questions.  (But no need to email just because you can't pick up your fruit tomorrow!)

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Michael Ver Voort

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 (1118 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703). We will be presenting our electro/acoustic show,  "Bloom", which is 55 minutes long and features custom projection mapping that runs the duration of the performance. The visuals enhance the music by introducing another art form.  pax duo has been touring with this show for the past couple of years, and I would love to see all of my students and their families there!

The show starts at  6:30 PM, and tickets are  "pay what you can" at the door (no advance or online ticket sales).

Here are a few videos showcasing our work:

• Reversion by Austin Keck

• Emigre and Exile by Matt Ulery, Arr. Tristan Swihart

• Bloom Suite (duo) by Elliot Cole

Let me know if you have any questions about the concert!

Best,Tristan