May 28, 2019 - Memorial Day Details

Hello everyone,

Please see the following details about Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday.

1. Students Performing - All 9-12 students who were in marching band this year or next year, along with any students not in marching band who would like to perform.  All students in attendance will earn several hours of service learning for the day.  Marching band students with conflicts should have communicated with their section leader.

2. Attire - Students should wear the following: 

-non-athletic shorts (preferably khaki, brown, navy, black, etc; jean shorts are OK if necessary)  -unobtrusive socks (low/no cut)  -athletic shoes or sneakers  -MHS Band Polo will be provided when you arrive Monday

3. Schedule -  

8:00am - Meet at MHS; change into polos; rehearse music

9:00am - Buses leave

9:30am - Ceremony at the St. Peters Cemetery in Ashton (snacks provided)

11:00am - Step off for parade in Cross Plains.

After Parade - Ceremony at America Legion Hall in Cross Plains.  Lunch (usually hot dogs) provided

1:00pm - Load buses for home

4. Weather - Come to the school on Monday regardless of the forecast; we will make the call on Tuesday.  Sometimes the parade is still on even if the morning ceremony in Ashton gets rained out.  In the case of a light rain or mist we may perform without woodwind instruments; if there is heavy rain or lightning we will not perform.

5. Volunteers - We could use a few parents to take home a bin of polo shirts on Monday afternoon and wash them.  If you are willing to help out, please pick up or have your student take home a bin on Monday. 

May 15, 2019 - MHS Band Updates

Hello everyone!  With the end of the year quickly approaching, please see below for important information about our end-of-year events. 1.  Jazz Tracs Friday - See the previous email for all the details (also here), but Wayne Bergeron comes tomorrow!  Don't forget to buy your tickets for the show.  We could also still use a couple of parent volunteers to check tickets at the door - please sign up here. 2.  Music Awards Ceremony - Please join us on Monday, May 20th for the annual Music Awards Ceremony, where we recognize students' achievements throughout the year.  Recognitions include solo/ensemble participation, summer camp scholarships, band varsity letters, and more.  Cake and punch will be served at 5:30, and the ceremony will start at 6:00.  Student are encouraged to wear nice casual attire.  Parents, we need a few volunteers to serve the punch and cake - please sign up here if you are able. 3.  Final Band Concert - The final band concert of the year will take place on Monday, May 20th at 7:30 PM after the awards ceremony.  Please also sign up here to bring a treat for the reception.  4. BOPA Newsletter - Be sure to check out the latest BOPA newsletter!  Thanks to BOPA Newsletter Chair Laura Guse for her hard work putting it together. 5. Reminder of Concert Attendance Opportunities - Students, don't forget that you need to attend at least one concert during the semester at which you are not performing.  (Then type five sentences about what you liked, and attach the concert program.)  ANY jazz or classical performance at the high school level or higher counts, but here are lots of easy opportunities right here at the PAC if you still need to get this done:

• May 17, Jazz Tracs (if not playing)

• May 20, upperclassman bands (if not playing)

• May 23, choir

• May 24, Jenna W. & Sophia B. Senior  Recital

• May 25, percussion concert

• May 29, orchestra

• May 30, community orchestra

6. Memorial Day - A reminder that Memorial Day is May 27th.  Marching band students are expected to attend (students who are out of town should tell their section leader and have their parents email Mr. V).  Students not in marching band are also welcome to attend and will also receive the service learning hours for their time. --   Michael Ver Voort 

May 5, 2019 - Jazz Tracs 2019 Schedule

Hello everyone, Jazz Tracs 2019 is just around the corner on May 17th!  This year's guest artist is LA-based lead trumpeter Wayne Bergeron.  If you've seen any Hollywood movie in the last few decades, you have certainly heard his work on  The Incredibles, Predator, Moana, Frozen, Crazy Rich Asians, High School Musical, and over 400 other TV/film credits.  He has recorded with artists from Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera to Green Day and Barry Manilow.  Check out the full list on his  website. This concert is not to be missed!  Tickets are available  here. See below for a schedule for his two-day residency.  In addition to the following, Mr. Bergeron will be doing a presentation for each high school band class and at the middle schools. Thursday, May 16th  11:30-12:30 -- Trumpet Masterclass (all students and especially trumpeters highly encouraged to attend)  2:15-3:00 -- Rehearsal with Wayne during ASR1 for  JAZZ LAB (with Mr. B)  3:00-3:45 -- Rehearsal with Wayne during ASR2 for  CARDINAL BIG BAND (w/ Mr. V)  4:00-5:00 -- Rehearsal with Wayne for  GCMS JAZZ BAND  6:00-7:00 -- Rehearsal with Wayne for  CARDINAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA (w/ Mr. R)  7:15-9:45 -- Reharsal with Wayne for  SEVEN O'CLOCK JAZZ BAND Friday, May 17th  9:15-10:40 -- Rehearsal with Wayne for  KMS JAZZ BAND  6:30 -- Call time for Jazz Tracs  7:30 -- Concert begins! --   Michael Ver Voort Music Teacher & Director of Bands  Middleton High School  (608) 829-9680  mvervoort@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

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