4/14/22 - Last Call for Marching Band Registration

Hello everyone,

Last call for marching band registration and fees! Registration and fees are due TODAY 4/14.

Please be sure to visit the registration and fees page to sign up for the 2022 marching band season! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, comments, or concerns to Mr. Rothacker at erothacker@mcpasd.k12.wi.us or visit our marching band page on our booster website.

So great to see colorguard and percussion at their first meetings this last week. There is still time to check out practices for colorguard and percussion if you haven't already. Colorguard will be meeting today at 4-6:30pm, and percussion at 7-9pm at the high school music wing.

Keep an ear out for a potential run through of some of the music towards the end of the year for an opportunity to check out your marching band instrument (if applicable) and meet the rest of the marching band!

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Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director

Middleton High School

608-829-9683

erothacker@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

4/11/22 - Large Group Festival at MHS

On March 23rd 2022 Middleton High School hosted their first ever Band Large Group Assessment and Clinic. The event brought in several other schools across Wisconsin for the opportunity to receive grading and feedback from professionals across the country. Each group prepared several pieces and was given a clinic with Associate Director of Bands at West Virginia University, Dr. Cheldon Williams. Adjudicators that also provided feedback included former Middleton High School music teacher and President-Elect of the Wisconsin Educators association Brad Schneider, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at UW-Madison Jean Laurenz, and Director of Bands at UW-Whitewater Dr. Glenn C. Hayes.

Middleton students also enjoyed additional clinic time with Dr. Williams two days prior to the event on the 23rd where every band student received feedback and assistance across a multitude of musical subjects. Director of Bands Doug Brown stated “It is an incredible opportunity to bring in clinicians such as Dr. Williams to create and provide meaningful musical experiences for our students and the greater Madison community.”

Middleton’s final concerts include Wind Ensemble performances on May 9th and 10th at 7:30pm and Jazz Tracs on May 19th at 7pm, all in the Middleton Performing Arts Center.

4/8/22 Band Updates

1. No Jazz Band Monday 4/11

No school Monday or Tuesday.

2. Marching Band Registration DUE THURSDAY!

All details at www.middletonbandboosters.org

There are some new details on the calendar - check them out!

3. Guest Artist Performance Thursday 4/14

pax duo will be performing at MHS during Block 1 (8:25-9:52) on Thursday 4/14. Any students are welcome to come down to the music area. Parents are also welcome; please contact Mr. Brown (dbrown1@mcpasd.k12.wi.us) in advance.

3. MHS Bands Summer Camp

- Now open to Flute and Clarinet players as well!

- All details are at https://www.middletonbandboosters.org/summer-camp-2022

- Sign up soon, spots are going fast!

4. Marching Band Leadership Applications due 4/18

Remember that your marching band registration must be completed before you apply for leadership.

5. Spring Concert Date Reminder

5/9 - Blocks 2, 3, 7

5/10 - Block 6, 7

5/21 - Block 1

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Michael Ver Voort

Music Teacher & Director of Bands

Middleton High School

(608) 829-9680