11/7/22 - Tomorrow: Jazz Band Yearbook Photos (11/8/22)

Jazz families,

All four jazz bands and sports and activities will have yearbook photos tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov.8th). Pictures will occur at 2:00 PM in the PAC. A "Pass" for students to be excused from class at 1:50 is attached; if your students are in more than one activity, they will have multiple passes (and pictures) throughout the day. Below are some notes from our yearbook team.

Thanks

Band Staff

• When they get to the PAC, they will be directed to a table to find their nametag.

• We will have blank nametags available if needed.

• They should grab their nametag and take a seat to wait for further instructions.

• A student ambassador will give them instructions before going on to the stage.

• When it is time to go on stage, students will quickly line up on the risers; we will have students there to help them get organized.

• Once in their lines, we will ask them to pass their nametag down the line; we will start from the far right-hand person in the row and ask each student to pass the pile to the left, putting their nametag on the bottom of the pile. This should give us the names in the correct order to be typed.

• We will have students collect the piles of names and get them to a typer who will start working on the lists right then.

• Once the photo is done, students will be asked to go back to class unless they are in the next photo.

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11/2/22 - One Week Left for Fruit Sale!

Hello MHS Band Students and Parents:

Don't forget that the annual MHS Band & Orchestra Fruit Sale is happening right now! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and is critical to fund the events and programming that make MHS Band great.

The fruit sale is our only "selling things" fundraiser of the year, and it has been a community staple for decades. Money from the fruit sale helps fund instruments, clinicians and guest artists, solo & ensemble, jazz ensembles, marching band, and student scholarships.

ORDERS DUE: MONDAY NOV 7

DELIVERY DAY: SATURDAY DEC 10

You can click here for sale information - or simply direct customers to https://www. middletonbandboosters.org/ where they can place an order.

Participation is not required, but we do ask that each student try to sell 5 items as a "fair share" starting point. Don't want to sell fruit? Please consider a direct donation and/or volunteering at Delivery Day!

When selling, a personal invitation to friends and family members really helps. Consider sharing a little bit about what you do in the band and what you like about it. Please see below for a sample email you can use (written by a band parent):

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"It's that time of year again! The MHS Band and Orchestra Fruit Sale is on! Deadline to order is November 7th.

Please order directly through the band boosters website.

I'm happy to deliver to your door on Saturday, December 10th or you can pick up at Middleton High School from 8am-12pm on Saturday, December 10th.

As always, you also have the option to make a direct donation to the MHS Band and Orchestra Boosters or a fruit donation to M.O.M.

Middleton Band Boosters

[Personalize: I play the ....... and am part of the ....... band(s). I invite you to join us for concerts throughout the year, starting on November .....]

Thank you for your support!

10/17/22 - Marching Band Success at WSMA State Championship

-Press Release 10/17/2022

This last weekend the Middleton High School Marching Band finished their 2022 season at the WSMA State Championships achieving 2nd Place and State Champion Runner Up as well as 1st Place Colorguard! With over 30 bands competing, the marching band is proud to tie its personal best from last year and represent the Middleton area. "The marching season was a lot of hard work, but it was also very rewarding, not only because of how we did at state, but also because of all the priceless memories we made." said Naomi Janquart, a junior clarinet player. When asked about the achievement of the colorguard, Anika Cermak, a senior colorguard captain stated "When we're performing, we have no idea where we will place. All we can do is trust the work we put into the show." Looking forward to next year, Ben Zumbrunnen, a sophomore trombonist said "The band has grown a lot with a ton of amazing new members under the direction of our leadership. I'm excited to continue building next year."

When reflecting back on the season, Will Bush, a senior Drum Major said "It's been remarkable to be part of the growth this program has gone through since COVID. Very few marching band programs can say they are better off now than before 2020, yet we’ve worked hard to perform our two most successful seasons in school history. Though I am thrilled with what we have achieved, our goals have never changed. We strive to create art we are proud of. Above all else, that is our goal. Being part of the Middleton marching band the last two years has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. During my two years, my hope was to create an environment that everyone felt welcomed and motivated by our sense of community, and that culture will carry over to future years. I am proud of how this program has continued to grow and I can’t wait to see where it goes. I am sure the best is yet to come."

The Middleton High School Cardinal Marching Band is the marching component of Middleton High School's comprehensive band program, which includes four concert bands, two percussion classes, four jazz ensembles, and athletic bands. Middleton High School also offers an innovative general music program with robust coursework in music production, non-ensemble performance, and hip hop studies. The Middleton Band would like to thank the supportive parents, staff, and administration of Middleton High School for making music and marching a part of our students' lives.

Photos by Jill Nichols