PROGRAM PRIDE

Community Engagement and Performances

• In August, the teachers, with the help of the boosters, held a wonderful "Welcome Night" for band students and their families. 

• The marching band participated in the local Good Neighbor Festival parade and home football games, showcasing their talent and spirit with the show theme, "Into the Night."

• The Marching Band marched in the MHS Homecoming Parade.

• School concert performances included four Concert bands, two jazz bands featuring four jazz ensembles (150 students), a Percussion Concert, and various competition performances, such as the Solo & Ensemble festival, Essentially Ellington Jass Festival, jazz competitions in NYC and Philadelphia, the Percussive Arts Society International Competition, and three marching band competitions. 

• On November 30, Jazz students performed under the direction of Mr. Brown at Middleton Jewelers. 

• The Pep Band performed at MHS Men's and Women's Basketball games from December 2023 through February 2024. 

• The 7 O'Clock Jazz Band performed "The Nutcracker - Two Ways" with the MHS Symphony Orchestra, Isthmus Brass, and professional orchestra musicians on December 19, 2023.

• Jazz Tracs 2024 highlighted the jazz band students' fantastic music and year-long dedication in April. 

• In May, all band students will perform at the Spring Concerts!​

• Percussion students perform at the Percussion concert on Friday, May 17.

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Outstanding Achievements and Competitions

• In October 2023, the marching band earned 4th place in the state, with the color guard taking 1st place. At the WSMA State Marching Band Championship at UW-Whitewater!

• The Chamber Winds Ensemble received prestigious recognition from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Learn More

• The Chamber Winds were recognized and invited to perform at the Percy Grainger Festival in Chicago, Illinois. Learn More

• Advanced Percussion Ensemble students attended PASIC in November 2023. Middleton High School Ensemble won 4th and 7th place. Ten students placed in competitions for Timpany, Snare Drum, and Keyboard. ​​

• Jazz Orchestra students participated in the UW-Madison Jazz Invitational.

• The ChamberWind Ensemble was selected to perform at the Wisconsin StaMte Education Convention.

• MHS Bands hosted the Large Group Festival. 

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Music Education and Advocacy

• Middleton High School Band held its own Solo and ensemble event, with professional musicians and educators providing instruction and feedback to students.

• Mr. Brown was awarded a $2500 grant from the MCPASD Education Foundation to pay for transportation to the prestigious Percy Grainger Festival in Chicago, Illinois. 

• Mr. Rothacker & Mr. Ver Voort were Kohl Fellowship Nominees!

• Mr. Brown was recognized as the MHS National Honor Society 2023 Teacher of Excellence 0 Elective ARea award. 

• Mr. Brown was honored with a Yamaha "40 under 40" Music Educators Advocacy Award!

• On January 4, 2024, Mr. Brown and Mr. Zach Galin will host a college chat to discuss "How Music Plays a Role in College Admissions for Music & Non-Music Majors."

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Guest Artist Collaborations and Cultural Experiences​

• The Percussion Ensemble will perform on a Percussion Tour to UW Madison and Millikin University. They commissioned a piece from Michael Burritt and will feature guest artists Pax Duo.

• Hundreds of band students traveled to New Orleans to learn and perform!

• Professor Scott Teeple joined Chamber Winds for a clinic. Professor Teeple is the Director of Band, Professor of Music, and Chair of Conducting at UW-Madison. 

• Prestigious conductor H. Robert Reynolds met with students virtually to transcribe one of the Chamber Winds' pieces. 

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Looking Ahead

• Band students will perform in the Cross Plains Memorial Day Parade and Celebration.