4/24/24 - Event Volunteers Needed!

Dear Band Families,

Diamonds, Desserts & Donations is just around the corner on Tuesday, May 7, and Wednesday, May 8, and we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success!

Volunteering at the event is a great way to support our band program while having fun, meeting new people, and seeing good friends. 

We need volunteers for various tasks, such as setting up, serving cookies and beverages, helping with the diamond raffle, and cleaning up. No prior experience is necessary; all we ask for is your willingness to lend a helping hand!

Please sign up to help at the events using the volunteer form linked here. Your support is sincerely appreciated, and we couldn't do it without you. 

Don't forget to save the dates and times! 

SPRING BAND CONCERT 1

Tuesday, May 7

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Community Event & Fundraiser for Band Families 

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Band Concert

• Cardinal Band

• Concert Band

• Chamber Wind Ensemble

SPRING BAND CONCERT 2

Wednesday, May 8

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Community Event & Fundraiser for Band Families 

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Band Concert

• Symphonic Winds

• Chamber Wind Ensemble

• Senior Slide Show & Senior Recognition

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Warmly,

Middleton Band Boosters

4/22/24 - State Solo & Ensemble Schedule Now Available

Hello Band Students and Families,

If you are registered for the State Solo & Ensemble, the Schedule has been posted HERE. Please make sure you look at your time and prepare accordingly with all parties involved. 

4/16/24 - First Marching Band Email for 2024 Season

Hello and welcome to the 2024 Marching Band Season!

Marching band is starting up, and we're excited to have you be a part of the amazing show we have planned for this year! While marching band doesn't officially start until late summer, we like to provide a quick welcome and meet & greet before summer begins to meet current members, rent out marching instruments, and provide music to start practicing before the fall. Your section leaders/drum majors will also likely reach out either via the BAND app or cell phone in the next coming weeks as well. 

Please join us on May 29th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for our welcome event! This is a great way to get acclimated to the group's members, including your section leaders and leadership!

Schedule for Welcome Event 5/29:

4-4:30 pm: Welcome, instrument check out, music hand out. Meet in the band room, then move to Fireman's Park as applicable. Please bring some water in case it is a little hot. 

4:30-5:30 pm: Music read through! (New members no need to worry about sight reading, most of us will be new to the music as well!) Meet your section!

5:30 pm: Dismissal

Music: Section leaders will have your music on the day of the meet and greet. New members, it is NOT an expectation for you to play through or sight read any of the music at the same level as returning members. It is more of an opportunity to hear generally how the song goes, and give you an idea of what music you'll need to focus on, or might need help with. Show music will also be available on the BAND app if you lose your initial copy.

BAND App: Students, please make sure you have joined the BAND App (the website does not publish this so please check your email for the QR code) for easier communication/announcements as we get closer to the beginning of the season! This is where section leaders will initiate communication to help make the season run smoother for you!

Marching Band Calendar: The calendar has been updated now that we have an A/B calendar from the district. Please check the handbook or calendar page for the updated dates for all rehearsals. With limited rehearsals compared to other competitive bands, it is important that everyone attends rehearsals. 

We're excited to see everyone and start this amazing experience!

Please bring your instrument (unless you need one for rental) and some water!

See you soon!

--

Eric Rothacker

Music Teacher & Band Director

Middleton High School