April 9, 2021 - Band Updates

1. Registration for Marching Band Fall 2021 is due today.

On the fence? You should definitely participate - don't miss out on the memories, the music, and the fun times with friends. Remember that scholarships are always available for financial need.

2. Not able to participate?

Click here to jump straight to that part of the form.

3. Marching Band Leadership Applications

Want to be a part of the leadership team?

- Read the marching handbook for info on leadership positions.

- Fill out the application form.

- Attend a zoom interview next week (times on application)

4. Free Concert Tonight - Akropolis Reed Quintet

The Akropolis Reed Quintet (who came to MHS as a guest artist several years ago) is streaming a live performance tonight of five newly commissioned works for reed quintet. Info here, no charge.

5. Interested in purchasing a new instrument? See below.

Ward-Brodt Music is hosting an online demonstration of “Step Up” instruments. This is a great opportunity for you and your student to explore how these advanced instruments can affect sound and playability. Everyone is welcome to attend with no obligation to buy- but if you are ready to upgrade Ward-Brodt will be offering exclusive promotions during this event including 3 years of free maintenance and up to $200 off in combined rebates on select instruments. This virtual step up instrument event will take place in Zoom on April 17th from 11 AM-12 PM. Register for the event at https://conta.cc/3bN3j9N.

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Michael Ver Voort

Music Teacher & Director of Bands Middleton High School (608) 829-9680 mvervoort@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

April 6, 2021 - Band Updates

1. Register for Marching Band by FRIDAY!

Don't miss out on the fall marching season -- register here by Friday! Have friends that aren't in band? Recruit them for color guard; they can sign up at the same link!

2. Marching Band Updates:

• Drumline: first rehearsal this Thursday 7:00-9:00pm at MHS (enter via Fireman's Park at Door 26)

• Color Guard: first clinics are April 14, 15, 16 from 6:00-9:00pm, and April 17 from 10:00-1:00.

• Leadership applications coming soon!

3. Parent-Teacher Conferences If you are interested in meeting up for a parent-teacher conference by appointment, please let us know. Among other reasons, we especially recommend a conference for sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are considering playing or studying music in college. 4. Spring Band Concerts: With the latest PHMDC Emergency Order #15, we expect to be able to have an outdoor end-of-year band concert! Details to come. 5. Online Opportunities:

• Flute players, check out the Wisconsin Flute Festival from April 20th-May 8th. All info here.

• Jazz musicians, check out the Saturday AM Studio Sessions offered by Birch Creek. 1-hour sessions on Saturday mornings, $10 each. All info here.

Thanks for reading!

March 26, 2021 - Band Updates

Hello band students and families,

Happy spring break! We hope you stay as happy and healthy as possible during the next week. Almost every class has now been outside for rehearsal, and it feels great to play our instruments again!

1. Marching Band 2021

Get excited for Marching Band 2021! As we have announced in class, we have a full marching band season planned for next fall. All the news and registration info can be found here. A few notes

• ALL current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (sorry, seniors) need to fill out the form - even if you're not planning to participate next year.

• We have a new production team for drill and music this year, and we're pretty excited! Check out this example of their design work.

• Kasey Graff and Patrick Coughlin return to coach color guard and percussion respectively, with more staff helping out.

• Things are looking up for next fall, but in the worst-case scenario where the school cancels marching band for covid, fees will be fully refunded. See the handbooks on the website for more info.

2. Bring Instruments! Make sure you bring your instrument and music every day that you have in-person learning. Even if the forecast is for rain during the day, we will try to have class outside unless it is actually precipitating. 3. Solo & Ensemble Remember that our due date for the spring solo/ensemble festival is April 1st. All info here. 4. Flutes: UW-Whitewater Flute Day, April 10th Flute players, check out this free virtual flute festival at UW-Whitewater. There is no charge, but you do have to register. All info here. 5. Audition Clinic Opportunity (UW-W), April 2nd Anyone considering auditioning for college music programs is invited to a virtual audition clinic at UW-Whitewater. Info here. -- Michael Ver Voort

Music Teacher & Director of Bands Middleton High School (608) 829-9680 mvervoort@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Hola estudiantes de banda y familias,

¡Felices vacaciones de primavera! Esperamos que se mantenga lo más feliz y saludable posible durante la próxima semana. Casi todas las clases han estado afuera para ensayar, ¡y se siente genial volver a tocar nuestros instrumentos!

1. Marching Band 2021

¡Emociónate por Marching Band 2021! Como hemos anunciado en clase, tenemos una temporada completa de bandas de música planificada para el próximo otoño. Todas las noticias y la información de registro se pueden encontrar aquí. Algunas notas

TODOS los estudiantes actuales del noveno, décimo y undécimo grado (lo siento, estudiantes del último año) deben completar el formulario, incluso si no planea participar el próximo año.

Tenemos un nuevo equipo de producción para ejercicios y música este año, ¡y estamos muy emocionados! Mira este ejemplo de su trabajo de diseño.

Kasey Graff y Patrick Coughlin regresan como entrenador de escolta y percusión respectivamente, con más personal ayudando.

Las cosas están mejorando para el próximo otoño, pero en el peor de los casos, donde la escuela cancela la banda de música por covid, las tarifas se reembolsarán por completo. Consulte los manuales en el sitio web para obtener más información.

2. ¡Traiga instrumentos!

Asegúrese de traer su instrumento y música todos los días que tenga aprendizaje en persona. Incluso si el pronóstico es de lluvia durante el día, intentaremos tener clases al aire libre a menos que realmente esté precipitando.

3. Solo y conjunto

Recuerde que nuestra fecha límite para el festival de solistas / conjuntos de primavera es el 1 de abril. Toda la información aquí.

4. Flautas: UW-Whitewater Flute Day, 10 de abril

Flautistas, eche un vistazo a este festival de flauta virtual gratuito en UW-Whitewater. No hay ningún cargo, pero debe registrarse. Toda la información aquí.

5. Audition Clinic Opportunity (UW-W), 2 de abril

Cualquiera que esté considerando hacer una audición para programas de música universitarios está invitado a una clínica de audición virtual en UW-Whitewater. Información aquí.

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Michael Ver Voort

Maestra de Música y Directora de Bandas

Escuela secundaria de Middleton

(608) 829-9680

mvervoort@mcpasd.k12.wi.us