Hello students and families,
If you registered for WSMA State Solo & Ensemble, or if you qualified but did not register, please double-check this spreadsheet to ensure that you are marked correctly. Note that ensembles are listed only under one name (the same name as your district registration).
If there are any errors, please email me as soon as possible, preferably by end-of-day Friday, so I can notify the state. Expect them to have a schedule ready around April 20th.
Hello MHS band students (especially saxophonists),
Mr. Chance Stine, professional classical and jazz saxophonist and MHS alum (Class of 2014), with be in town next week on a Wisconsin tour. Chance plays saxophone with the Pershing's Own US Army Field Band, has won or placed at various international saxophone competitions for emerging artists, and has a diverse career as a performer and teacher.
He will be presenting a masterclass (2:00pm) and concert (7:00pm) on the UW-Madison campus on Friday, April 17th. We strongly encourage anyone interested to check it out!
Dear Band Families,
We're excited to share that registration for the Middleton High School Marching Band is now open through March 1 3! The show entitled The Light That Remains will feature stunning stained glass visuals, the push and pull between darkness and light, and music by Ottorino Respighi, Hans Zimmer, Frank Ticheli, and more!
For students interested in joining specific sections, we strongly encourage attending the following introductory sessions, all held in the Middleton High School Band Room (enter through exterior door 21 or the athletic entrance on the east side):
Color Guard Intro Sessions
March 6
March 11
March 12
Time: 4:00-6:30 PM
Percussion Intro Sessions
March 5
March 12
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
These sessions are a great opportunity for students to learn more, ask questions, and get hands-on experience before the season begins.
The full marching band season information-including the handbook, registration link, calendar, and additional materials-available on our Band Booster website: https://www. middletonbandboosters.org
Registration is done through a google form so please fill out that form carefully and accurately. Registration is completed when fees are submitted through our booster website or via check. You do not need paypal to submit fees through that system, and please only click submit fees once to ensure you do not double pay.
Please consider helping us cover the cost of your digital convenience by covering the digital fees during your payment. Every penny saved goes towards the experience of the season. Additionally, consider donating any amount to help scholarship additional students that might be in financial need. This can be one dollar, up to the full registration price, or more, to help others out.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to erothacker@mcpasd.k12.wi.us .
We look forward to the next season of the Middleton High School Marching Band!
