UW-Eau Claire/Chamber Winds Collaboration Concert 3/4/26

Band Families, 

On  Wednesday March 4th we will be hosting the UW-Eau Claire Wind Symphony for a collaboration event and concert during their ensemble tour! 

This will be a joint concert with UW-Eau Claire and the MHS Chamber Winds. All students are encouraged to come to the performance to both support your classmates and to see the incredible performances by the UW-Eau Claire Wind Symphony including works by Adam Wojtasaik, David A. Baker, Frank Ticheli, Norman Dello Joio, Zhou Tian, and Nicole Piiunno. The concert will close with the two ensembles combining for a finale! Chamber Winds will play selections from their music for the Large Group Festival. 

Chamber Winds students will have time to change into concert attire, but will stay at school following the end of the school day to have a joint dinner with UW-Eau Claire's students and more details to come soon. 

Solo & Ensemble THIS SATURDAY 2/14

Hello MHS band families,

Here is some important information about our upcoming Solo & Ensemble festival THIS SATURDAY 2/14!

1. Online Schedule

The schedule for the day is available  online.  Note that for ensembles, only one student's name is listed.  You may need to ask your student for help locating their ensemble event.

2. Adult Volunteer Sign-Up

PLEASE, if you are able, sign up for a volunteer shift.  Our biggest need is room monitors.  It's an easy but critical job.  We have 19(!) performance sites and shifts throughout the day, so please help out if you can!  The festival can't run without you!

3. Attire

Students should "dress nice."  Think collared shirt and slacks, or the equivalent.  Do not wear heels or a necktie unless you're used to performing in them.  Concert black is acceptable but not required or expected.  Coordinate with your group if you would like.

4. Judge's Copies

Remember that the judge must have a legal, purchased copy of the music for your performance.  If you got your piece from the school, the school owns a judge's copy that you may borrow on Saturday.  If you got your piece from your private instructor, you are responsible for providing your own judge's copy, as the school may or may not own a copy.  (Questions?  Ask Mr. V as soon as possible.)

5. Recorded Accompaniments

Some students are performing with a recording instead of a live piano accompanist.  If so, your room will have a speaker system for you to plug into.  The system will have Lightning, USB-C, and Aux (1/8") availability, so you should be able to plug in a phone, laptop, or Chromebook.  Make sure you have practiced (many times) with your recording!!

Mr. V

First sessions for 2026-27 Marching Band Percussion and Colorguard

Dear Band Families,

For students interested in colorguard or play percussion, 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 12Time: 4:00-6:30 PM

Percussion Intro Sessions

• February 19

• March 5

• March 12Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

It is STRONGLY recommended that you attend all days for your section! 

On  February 23, the full marching band season information-i ncluding the handbook, registration link, calendar, and additional materials-will be available on our Band Booster website:  https://www. middletonbandboosters.org 

If you have any questions before the 23rd, please don't hesitate to reach out to  erothacker@mcpasd.k12.wi.us or visit our booster page for the most up-to-date information. 

We look forward to another great season!

Best regards,Eric Rothacker