10/9/23 - Band Updates (includes schedule change)

Hello, Marching Band students and families,

Firstly, a big congratulations to everyone for their hard work and performance this weekend. The band placed first in their division and also won the caption heads of best musical performance, best percussion, and best color guard! We still have more to work on this week, but a great showing from everyone this last weekend! Thank you for your hard work; we are in the final stretch!

Schedule Change for Field Trip Rehearsal

The field trip rehearsal that was planned for Thursday has been moved to tomorrow, 10/10. You will attend the first lunch and head to the field at or before 12 pm! Your attendance has already been input. We apologize for this change, but it is imperative that we have time on the field tomorrow as there is a large chance of rain towards the end of the week. Thursday's rehearsal will not happen. Friday's rehearsal will go on as planned, regardless of weather, and will be adjusted accordingly.

UW-Whitewater Estimated Schedule

3:00 pm - Call Time for Equipment Managers/Percussion 3:45 pm - Call Time for All Students 4:30 pm - Depart for UW-Whitewater 5:30 pm - Arrive at UW-Whitewater and watch other AA bands/grab food for dinner 7:45 pm - Return to Set Up/Warm Ups 9:15 pm - Middleton Performance 10:15 pm - UW-Whitewater Exhibition Performance 10:45 pm - Awards Ceremony ~12:15 am - Return to Middleton

Last Call for additional equipment parent volunteers at UW-Whitewater

If you can help move a prop/front ensemble equipment at State, please sign up HERE.

Student End-of-Season Party

We'll have a brief party to celebrate the end of the season and the hard work through the last few months on October 20th at 5 pm in the North Commons. We'll have pizza provided and hand out some special awards.

Potential Playoff Games

In the likely event that there is a playoff game on October 20th, we will be doing a pep band from the stands after our end of season party and would be in whatever you'd like to wear (no uniforms). We'll have additional information as we learn more about specifics, dates, etc.

-- Eric RothackerMusic Teacher & Band Director

10/5/23 - Marching Band Parent Night/Additional Volunteers for State!

Hello parents,

Please see below for a few additional updates for upcoming events!

Football Game 10/6 Information

ALL marching band parents should receive an email sending out free tickets to the game. If not, please please download the GoFan app from your phone's app store, create an account with the email(s) on file, and once logged in, your tickets should be waiting for you. If you have any issues after trying, please email Assistant Athletic Director Brad Crandell at bcrandell@mcpasd.k12.wi.us and he will assist you. Check-in at the game is at the regular ticketing gate for the home side.

We will be holding a 50/50 raffle at the football game! We'll have a few students/adults coming around to help you purchase a ticket if you are interested. All tickets must be in before halftime, and the winner will be announced after the halftime show and senior recognition!

Senior parents! Shortly after the beginning of the second quarter, there will be an announcement to line up down on the track, and we will have some volunteers to help you line up alphabetically by student last name. At halftime, I'll take you onto the track for the halftime show. After the performance, your student will come to find you on the track where you'll all get recognized.

We'd also like to thank you ahead of time for the support you have provided your students to invest in their music education. We are incredibly grateful to have your students in the program!

Additional Volunteers Needed at State Championships!

We could use some additional hands to help move props, equipment, and front ensemble at State! This will allow students to save their energy for the performance on the field. Students will be there to help and guide you to where things should go, and then they'll take it from there! If you can help out just before the performance, it is greatly appreciated, and the link to sign up is HERE.

-- Eric Rothacker

10/2/23 - Marching Band Updates

Hello everyone, Firstly, a very late congrats to everyone at the Waukesha South Competition! The band placed 3rd in their class and won the caption of best color guard/auxiliary! This is a great start to the season, and we have a long way to go in the next few rehearsals. Please be on time and ready to go, as we have 4 rehearsals until State!! Upcoming Events/Rehearsals ASR Rehearsal 10/2 - 2:10 pm on the field ASR Rehearsal 10/6 - 2:10 pm on the field Football Game 10/6 - 5:20 pm call time Sauk Prairie Competition 10/8 - Information below Senior Night! 10/6 Football Game! We are excited to host you all for Band Night at this week's football game. You will receive an email (to each email on file with the band directors) from GoFan providing you with a free ticket to this week's football game. If you do not receive the email, please download the GoFan app from your phone's app store, create an account with the email(s) on file, and once logged in, your tickets should be waiting for you. If you have any issues after trying both these methods, please email Assistant Athletic Director Brad Crandell, at bcrandell@mcpasd.k12.wi.us and he will assist you. See you all on Friday! All band parents will have free admission, and senior parents will have special recognition at halftime with their student(s). Buses/Transportation There is always a chance the district may not have drivers for a competition with an organization this size (the district is still short on drivers). To help in this scenario, we are asking families who might be able to drive their students to fill out the activities/athletics transportation waiver. This doesn't mean families HAVE to take their students if we have the buses we need on the day, but it allows options for us to make sure students can get to the competitions. Updates will be given as they are known. Sauk Prairie Competition Timeline 11:15 am - Call Time for Equipment Managers/Percussion 11:45 am - Call Time for All Students 12:30 pm - Depart for Sauk Prairie 1:00 pm - Arrive at Sauk Prairie 2:00 pm - Competition Begins ~~Exact Warm-Up Time Unknown 3:30 pm - Middleton Performs4:00pm - Estimated Awards ~4:30-5 pm - Estimated Return to Middleton UW-Whitewater State Championship Timeline 3:00 pm - Call Time for Equipment Managers/Percussion 3:45 pm - Call Time for All Students 4:30 pm - Depart for UW-Whitewater 5:30 pm - Arrive at UW-Whitewater and watch other AA bands/grab food/pack dinner for a meal 7:45 pm - Return to Set Up/Warm Ups 9:15 pm - Middleton Performance 10:15 pm - UW-Whitewater Exhibition Performance 10:45 pm - Awards Ceremony ~12am - Return to Middleton Additional State Championship Information Please see the linked document here for information on ordering tickets, state sweatshirts, parking, etc. Photos and Videos of Performances, Rehearsals, Etc. If you're interested in viewing the hard work of your students, we have a new location to store the media! It is also accessible through our amazing booster website; the direct link is HERE. Thanks for a successful Homecoming parade with middle school students! -- Eric Rothacker