2/27/23 - Puerto Rico Information Updated 2/27

Hello everyone,

The following information is for students and families attending the Puerto Rico Trip at the end of March. Please note for band students, the rehearsal schedule is listed below. Thank you for your patience.

March 6th ASR 1&2 (In the band room)

March 9th ASR 1&2 (In the band room)

March 19th, 6-9 pm (In the PAC)

Performance in Fine Arts Week

[Please check your inbox for information about the Puerto Rico trip.]

Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director

2/21/23 - Instrument Pick up is available Tonight! (Snow Day Planning)

Dear band students,

School has already been canceled for tomorrow, and Thursday is looking questionable. If your instrument is not already at home, PLEASE come pick it up tonight so that you can practice your music for Large Group in a few short weeks.

The band room door will be open until 8:30pm tonight.

Mr. Brown & Mr. Rothacker

2/16/23 Band Updates

Hello Everyone, Please see below for important upcoming events and information! No Jazz 2/20 Enjoy your long weekend! Pep Band 2/23 Cancelled An event was rescheduled from a previous basketball game due to snow, so we will cancel our attendance. If you signed up already, you'll receive credit. We will also extend the pep band make ups until March 2nd. Thank you for understanding. Any questions please see Mr. Rothacker Puerto Rico Rehearsals Specific trip details are estimated this week. Rehearsals for those attending the trip are 3/6 (during ASR), 3/9 (during ASR), and 3/19 (6-9pm in the PAC). It is critical that students attend these rehearsals so we have a great performance! Music was handed out several months back, but if you don't have that music (Benediction, American River Songs, and Earthdance) please see Mr. Rothacker Large Group Festival We will be hosting our Large group festival at the high school again this year on March 16th! The entire event takes place during the school day and students will be called out. Concert Band and Symphonic Winds called out: 8:25am-11:30am Cardinal Band and Chamber Winds called out: 11:30am-3:44pm Students will be judged and receive a clinic with Glenn Hayes (UW- Whitewater) and Scott Teeple (UW Madison) and will receive additional clinics leading up to the event. State Solo & Ensemble Congrats to everyone that performed last weekend at District Solo & Ensemble! If you received a 1* you are eligible for State Solo & Ensemble on April 29th. Registration will be coming out soon via WSMA.