Solo & Ensemble Registration Information (DUE Tuesday 1/13)

Check out this information about solo & ensemble registration:

A. Finding an accompanist for your solo

If you are performing a solo that has a piano accompaniment, you have three options.

1. Find a pianist to play with you.

      (If you're having trouble finding someone, see  this doc.)

2. Play with a recording.

      (Most Class B and some Class A solos have a recording available.  Ask Mr. V.)

3. Perform unaccompanied.

      (Not really recommended; it's harder to present well.)

B. Registering 

The registration form is posted in Google Classroom and is due TUESDAY, January 13.  We will have class time this week to fill it out.

MHS Band Updates 12/1/2025

Hello band families,

Check out some important updates and information about upcoming events!

1. Fruit Delivery Day - Saturday 12/6

• ALL FRUIT MUST GO!

  • All items must be picked up on Saturday between 8:00am and 12:00pm

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      Enter at the North Entrance door 23.  Can't make it?  Find another student to pick it up on your behalf so that it's not sitting in the warm band room over the weekend.

    
    

• Parent volunteers:

  Free for an hour or two this Saturday?  We could still use a few more parent volunteers.  Sign up here.

  
  

• Student volunteers:

  Sign up now on the whiteboard outside the orchestra room!

2. First Pep Band - TOMORROW 12/2

The first pep band performance of the season is tomorrow!  Report time is 6:30.  Sign up in the band room.  A reminder that every band student must attend three pep bands throughout the year, including at least one in each semester.  Remaining dates are 12/2, 1/6, 1/9, 1/28, 2/10, 2/17.

3. Nutcracker Tickets Available

Nutcracker tickets are still on sale but are selling out VERY quickly. If you or anyone you know would like to attend the concert next Friday, please make sure to  purchase tickets soon before they sell out! The concert will also feature Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Saxophonist Victor Goines!

4. WMSA State Honors Audition - Registration Deadline FRIDAY 12/5

Audition info here.

5. Winter Concert Recordings

Wednesday

Thursday

6. Cross Plains Candlelight Hike & Bonfire - DEC. 6 SAT (afternoon, evening)

The Band Boosters is going to help prepare and serve hot chocolate from 4:30-7 pm in Cross Plains for the annual Candlelight Hike and Bonfire. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email  mhsbopafruitsale@gmail.com.

MHS Band Updates - 10/21

1. Home Football Friday

Marching band folks  - we have a home playoff game this Friday.  Report time is 6:15.  Wear the student section theme (pink-out) or cardinal gear.

2. Fruit Sale!

Our annual FRUIT SALE continues this week.  The sale is one of our two major fundraisers for the year (along with the program ads), and every item sold helps us buy instruments and equipment, bring in guest musicians and teachers, and generally support all the cool band stuff that happens.  If you are at all able, please consider selling even a few boxes.  Every little bit helps!

3. Merch

Band merch is available now through 10/29!  Get your hats, shirts, and hoodies.

4. Fall Band Concerts

We are just a few weeks away from the November band concerts!

November 19th:  Cardinal Percussion, Advanced Percussion, Symphonic Winds, Chamber Winds

November 20th:  Cardinal Band, Concert Band, Chamber Winds

Report time: 6:50pm

Dress code: All black

5. Upcoming Community Events

Here are a few upcoming events you may be interested in.

November 15th: UW-Madison Mini Music Clinic Band Day ($150).  Registration due 10/31.

November 15th: UW-Stevens Point Flute Day and Double Reed Day ($30)

November 20th: UW-Stevens Point Music Education Day (Free)

November 21st: Deadline for Cardinal Chronicle Art Hub Q1 submissions.

January 3rd: Madison Symphony Orch Concerto Competition - Registration due 12/12.

January 4th: Middleton Community Orch Concerto Competition - Registration due 12/1.

February 1st: Wisconsin Chamber Orch Concerto Competition - Registration due 1/4.