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

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 friends, families, and customers to make sure they have placed their orders.

2. FALL CONCERTS NEXT WEEK!

Our fall concerts are almost here!  A few reminders:

• Wednesday, 11/20: Cardinal Band (9th graders), Concert Band, Chamber Winds

• Thursday, 11/21: Advanced Percussion, Symphonic Winds, Chamber Winds

• Report time for everyone is 6:50pm.  The concerts start at 7:30pm and should finish around 9:00pm.

• Check out our dress code.

• Students are generally expected to clear their schedules to attend the performance.  If you need to be a few minutes late to warm-ups, or if you have a family conflict that night, please make sure that you talk to a teacher in advance.

• Similarly, students are required to attend the entire performance.  Watching the other ensembles is an important element of the learning experience, and they appreciate your support!

3. WSMA State Honors Registrations now open.

• Registrations for auditions are due by December 6th.

• All info here.

4. Flutes: MHS Flute Choir Sign-ups now open

• Flute players: sign up in the band room for MHS flute choir with Dr. Danielle Breisach

• First three rehearsals: 11/15 ASR1, 12/6 ASR2, 12/16 ASR1

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Michael Ver Voort

Music Teacher & Director of Bands

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