10/20/23 - New Orleans Tour Registration Closing in 9 Days. / Scholarship Info included

Dear Middleton High School Band Parents and Students,

We want to remind you that New Orleans registration is open currently and will be closing 10/29/23.

Registration can be found HERE

We are excited to announce the upcoming Middleton High School Band's Spring Break New Orleans Tour, an incredible opportunity for our talented musicians to explore the vibrant musical culture and history of one of America's most iconic cities. This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with music, culture, and camaraderie.

Tour Details:

• Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana

• Departure Date: Morning of 3/21/24

• Return Date: Evening of 3/27/24

• Tour Duration: Seven Days

• Cost: $1539

• Scholarship Applications available HERE

Tour Highlights:

1. Musical Experiences:
   

   • Performances at renowned local venues, providing our students with an opportunity to showcase their musical talents and connect with the local community.

   • Workshops and masterclasses with local musicians to gain insight into different musical traditions and styles.

   • A visit to the New Orleans Jazz Heritage Museum and Preservation Hall to explore the roots of jazz music.

1. Cultural Exploration:
   

   • Guided tours of the French Quarter, Garden District, and other historic neighborhoods to learn about the city's rich history and architecture.

   • Visits to world-class museums, such as the National WWII Museum and the New Orleans Museum of Art.

   • Experiencing the vibrant and unique culture of New Orleans, including its cuisine, street performances, and local traditions.

1. Social Bonding:
   

   • A chance for students to bond with their peers and create lasting memories together.

   • Free time for students to explore the city, shop, and enjoy the local cuisine.

   • Evening activities, group meals, and sightseeing that will enhance our students' sense of community.

Important Notes:

• This tour is open to all band members and will be chaperoned by our staff and parent voulenteers.

• Fundraising opportunities and payment plans are available to help offset the cost of the tour.

• We will provide a detailed itinerary and packing list closer to the departure date.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Middleton High School Band's Spring Break New Orleans Tour, please do not hesitate to contact [Insert Contact Information].

We believe this tour will be an incredible learning experience and an opportunity for our students to grow as musicians and individuals. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable journey with our talented band members.

Warm regards,

Douglas Brown

10/17/23 - Marching Band Updates

Hello everyone,

Firstly, a HUGE congratulations to everyone for their hard work over the season and your performance at state! The band placed 4th with a first-division award and a best color guard caption! A big thank you to seniors who are graduating after this season; it has been a pleasure to work with you over the last few years.

Please see below for some end-of-season updates and information!

Student End of Season Celebration - 10/20 @ 5 pm

We'll have some pizza for everyone, time to hang out, and some student-chosen awards to hand out! We'll be in the North Commons!

Football Playoff Game - 10/20 @ 6:20 pm

We'll be supporting our football team in their run for playoffs this Friday, playing pep band music. We will NOT be performing our competitive show and will only be playing pep band music during the night. Please feel free to wear whatever you'd like. Warm clothes and cardinal colors are ideal! We'll swing over after the end-of-season celebration!

Additional Colorguard Opportunity

Montage Color Guard is holding auditions for their indoor Color Guard

Saturday, Oct. 21st, and Saturday, Oct. 28th from 10 - 3 pm at...

St. Paul's Lutheran

East Troy, WI

2665 North Street

Thank you and looking forward...

One last thank you to all of our staff, students, and parent volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the season to make this activity happen. If you'd like additional photos/videos taken during the season, please head over to our photography website linked HERE. We'll see everyone Friday; thanks for a great season, and hope to see you next season!

-- Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director

10/11/12 - Band Updates

1. Reminder: New Orleans Trip Info Meeting TOMORROW

Tomorrow night, October 12th - join us in the MHS band room for an informational meeting about this year's spring break trip to New Orleans! Additional info will be sent out afterward if you can't make it.

Ready to register for the trip? Click here.

2. Reminder: MakeMusic Assignments

Students in Cardinal Band (freshmen) and Concert Band: if you are missing any of your MakeMusic assignments, you must turn them in by tomorrow (Thursday) night to be included in the 6-week progress reports. We don't have much in the gradebook yet, so these will have a major impact on your progress report grade. Check Google Classroom for details.

3. WSMA Marching Band State Championships Marching

Come cheer on the marching band at State this Saturday! We perform at 9:15 pm.

• Click here for spectator info. Note: tickets are less expensive in advance.

• Marching band families, make sure you've read Mr. Rothacker's latest email.

4. Reminder: Jazz Auditions Next Week!

Tuesday and Wednesday next week are jazz auditions! Remember that there are three audition options: intermediate, advanced, or the "non-audition audition." Sign-ups are outside the music office; check your Google Classroom for details!

5. Playing opportunity: UW-Madison Mini Music Clinics

Check out these one-day opportunities at UW-Madison! They are billing them as a miniature version of the summer music clinic.

• November 4 -- Band Clinic

• February 4 -- Orchestra Clinic (includes winds/brass/percussion)
  

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Michael Ver Voort