3/5/24 - Marching Band Calendar 2024-2025

Hello everyone,

As families are likely starting to schedule summer plans, attached at this link is the marching band handbook for next year with a calendar at the bottom including summer and school year dates.

Registrations are not until April 1st, however, we wanted to make sure families have the information they need to make decisions before registration opens.

More information about show specifics to be revealed in the next few weeks...

Please feel free to reach out to Eric Rothacker at erothacker@mcpasd.k12.wi.us with any questions. 

2/7/24 - Important Updates

Reminders about a few upcoming events and deadlines:

1. WSMA District Solo/Ensemble THIS SATURDAY 2/10

• Volunteers Needed! -- Sign up here.

• Final schedule -- Click here.

2. New Orleans Tour Forms DUE THIS FRIDAY 2/9

See the previous email for details.  (Sent to whatever email you used to register for the trip)

• Permission form -- everyone attending the trip must return this form.

• Medication form -- only if your student will be taking medication on the trip.

3. Final Pep Band THIS FRIDAY 2/9

Remember that our final pep band of the season is Friday night!  All pep bands and make-ups must be in by the end of the week.  (You need 3 total for the year.)  Need a last-minute make-up?  Consider:

• Volunteering at WSMA District Solo & Ensemble this Saturday.

• Attending the Verona Area Concert Band concert this Thursday night, or any other classical or jazz concert in the community.  (Take a printed program and complete the write-up in Google Classroom.)

• Emailing Mr. Rothacker immediately about a Friday ASR make-up.

-- 

Michael Ver Voort

2/7/24 - MHS Band Camp - Save the Date!

Band Families, 

We are looking forward to once again hosting our MHS summer camp June 10-14th at MHS. 

The camp has traditionally run from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM and focuses on skill development for MHS students.  We will once again host UW system collegiate professors, and local professionals to provide a comprehensive musical experience that can provide a boost to students of all ages and abilities.  

The camp will provide opportunities for students to study, audition prep, jazz, and non-traditional art forms, all while being provided top-notch instruction in small group and one-on-one format. 

This is a great opportunity to help your student hone their skills, or get a head start on fall auditions. We have hosted around 120-150 students each year at this camp and look forward to another great summer.

The cost for the camp is  $275 for the week of professional instruction.

Thanks,

The Band Staff