Hello everyone,
The basketball game tonight has been cancelled and therefore there will be no pep band tonight 12/9. If you already signed up outside the band room before now, you will receive credit for tonight as you made plans to attend. The next opportunity will be 12/15.
Thanks!
Last Call Fruit Delivery Day Volunteers (Dec. 10th) Parent and student volunteers are critical to the success of the delivery and we need your help. Parents, a sign-up is available at the link here
or by going to the middletonbandboosters.org website. Students, the volunteer sign-up for you is outside the music office. There are multiple slots at multiple times. If you were unable to help sell fruit, this would be a great way to also help the program. It is deeply appreciated.
Solo and Ensemble Registration (MHS and WSMA) - Due Friday Dec. 9th
Students in all band classes were given access to register for the MHS Solo & Ensemble AND the WSMA Solo & Ensemble. The links and information was talked through and students have until this Friday Dec. 9th to submit their information. Students should submit one submission per expected event. Fees will appear via MyPaymentsPlus at a later date.
Homero Cerón (Percussion) Dec. 13-14th
Percussionists will be working with Homero Cerón during their band classes. Mr. Cerón has performed with the Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra, and Arizona Symphonic Winds, and holds degrees from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and the University of Arizona.
Freddie Santiago Campos Master Classes and Jazz Cabaret artist Jan. 12-13
Freddie Santiago, a native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, will be working with our band classes teaching a variety of musical concepts and giving a preview of the cultural experience of Puerto Rico. Mr. Campos has performed internationally and is a featured educator and performer in Puerto Rico.
Zach Galin, Galin Education (Jan. 4th @ 7pm)
Zach Galin, president of Galin Education will be talking about how band, orchestra, and choir can be used in the college admissions process for music and non-music majors. This event will be helpful for all students no matter their long term college or career goals! MHS Music staff will be available to help answer any questions that may come up. Please be on the lookout for an event RSVP on our website soon!
Hello all, please see below for a few important updates in the band program!
WSMA State Honors Auditions - Registration DUE TOMORROW
We strongly encourage any interested 9th-11th grade students to audition for the Wisconsin State Honors ensembles. Auditions are in February, but registration is due by tomorrow night. Late registrations are not accepted. Click here for all the info. The school number for reference is 10508 and is listed in the attached document.
Pep Bands
All students need to attend 3 out of the 5 listed dates (12/2, 12/9, 12/15, 2/2, 2/23) or talk to Mr. Rothacker for a pep band makeup time. All call times are 6:30 pm. Please bring the music you received in class, your flip folder (if you decided to use one or requested one before the event), and your instrument. There is no specific dress code.
Fruit Sale Volunteering
Fruit Sale delivery is quickly approaching! Parent and student volunteers are critical to the success of the delivery, and we need your help. Parents, you can sign up for a spot by following the link here or going to the middletonbandboosters.org website. Students, the volunteer sign-up for you is outside the music office. There are multiple slots at multiple times. If you could not help sell fruit, this would be a great way to help the program. It is deeply appreciated.
Puerto Rico Music and Rehearsals
If you are attending the Puerto Rico trip, your music is available for you. It will be handed out during your regular band classes, and if you do not receive it in the next few days, please reach out to your director.
Rehearsal Dates/Times
These rehearsals are required for performances. If you know there is a conflict, please let a director know now. There are very few rehearsals, and it is critical to the experience that we work to finalize the music process before departure.
Monday, March 6th ASR 1& 2
Thursday, March 9th ASR 1 & 2
Sunday, March 19th, 6-9pm
Additional Performance during Fine Arts Week
Solo and Ensemble Registration
S & E Registration will happen next week, please be on the lookout for a follow-up email regarding this process.
