10/2/22 - Marching Band Updates

Hello Everyone,

Congratulations on your first competitive performance of the season! We still have a long road ahead of us before state, but we have a good start so far! I also wanted to thank everyone for a great rehearsal and experience for the rising 9th graders on Friday! They were all very excited about band and marching band and your enthusiasm is what makes this program special.

A few upcoming events and updates for the rest of the season are listed below!

10/7 Home Football Game

Call time 5:30 pm

10/9 Sauk Prairie Competition

Middleton Equipment Load - 11-11:45am Middleton Call Time - 11:40pm Middleton Performance - 3:15pm Awards - 3:45pm Middleton Depart to Middleton ~ 4:15pm Middleton Estimated Return to Middleton ~ 4:45pm

10/10 ASR Rehearsal

Please be on time, and report to the field immediately

10/12 Homecoming Parade

More info ASAP Typically after school around 6 pm. More info as soon as we have it

10/13 Field Trip Rehearsal

Go to first lunch, you will be called out from the rest of the day. Please let your 3rd and 4th block teachers know ahead of time.

10/14 Field Trip Rehearsal (ONLY USED IF 10/13 IS RAINED OUT)

10/14 Home Football Game

We will play our show AFTER the game under the lights as a special performance for anyone that would like to watch. Please plan on staying all the way through the game to perform after!

10/15 WSMA State Competition

The performance time is 1:30 pm, schedule is currently being drafted. Make sure you have "Salvation" so we can send off our seniors after the performance! More detailed info ASAP

-- Eric RothackerMusic Teacher & Band Director Middleton High School

9/23/22 - Updated RETURN time for Competition 9/24

Hello everyone,

There will be a critique session after the performances that will be critical for our students to receive direct feedback from. This will likely delay the return home by about an hour. Apologies for any inconvenience. Please remember to bring money for concessions or a packed lunch for dinner!!

9/24 Waukesha South Competition Details

Please be aware the schedule can change if changes are made by the hosts of the competition, however it is rare.

1:30-2:15pm - pack trucks with equipment managers and those using large equipment (drumline, front ensemble, guard, contras)

2:15pm - Official call time for whole band

4:30pm - Arrive at Waukesha South

4:30-6:30pm - Watch/support other band performances and eat dinner at concessions (bring a few bucks or pack a dinner)

7pm - Middleton Official warm up

8pm - Performance

9pm - Awards Ceremony

~12am - Return to Middleton

--

Eric RothackerMusic Teacher & Band Director Middleton High School

9/19/22 - Marching Band Updates

Hello all,

I apologize for the delay on the first competition details, we received them this weekend and have been working to get a schedule set up. Thank you for your patience, and congrats on another great performance at the game last Friday!

9/24 Waukesha South Competition Details

Please be aware the schedule can change if changes are made by the hosts of the competition, however, it is rare.

1:30-2:15 pm - pack trucks with equipment managers and those using large equipment (drumline, front ensemble, guard, contras)

2:15 pm - Official call time for the whole band

4:30 pm - Arrive at Waukesha South

4:30-6:30 pm - Watch/support other band performances and eat dinner at concessions (bring a few bucks or pack a dinner)

7 pm - Middleton Official warm-up

8 pm - Performance

9 pm - Awards Ceremony

~11 pm - Return to Middleton

9/19 Rehearsal

Please be ready to go on the field at 12pm for rehearsal. The band room will be open at approximately 11:30 am pending when our break is from PD. Please bring water, and sunscreen, and wear comfortable marching clothes/shoes.

9/22 "Field Trip" Rehearsal in the Stadium

You will be dismissed from advisory through the end of the day so please inform any 7th block teacher on Tuesday you will not be there on Thursday. You should eat during the first lunch regardless of grade level and then immediately report to the field. Your attendance will be taken care of for you. Please make sure you wear something comfortable to march in.

9/23 Night Rehearsal under the lights

Rehearsal will start at 6 pm in the stadium. Please wear comfortable marching clothes, bring water, etc. The last rehearsal took longer for dismissal as we were in uniform, which should not be the case at this rehearsal. Please get some sleep before the competition the next day!

9/28 ASR Rehearsal

9/30 Last Night Rehearsal (with middle school special guests!!!)

Thanks and see you soon! -- Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director