2019-2020 Concert Season
Winter Concert 7th Grade Band 8th Grade Band PVMS Jazz Band
Jennifer Peterson, Conductor
Greenwald Foundation PAC Thursday | December 12 | 7:00pm
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Program 7th Grade Band Rob Grice b. 1964
Acclaim (2018) Dreidl Adventure (2014)
Traditional Israeli arr. Scott Watson b. 1982 Brian Balmages b. 1975
A Festive Finale (2019)
8th Grade Band Brian Balmages b. 1975
Through Courageous Eyes (2003) On the Kerry Shore (2017)
Jack Wilds b. 1986
Fantasia on ‘Christmas Comes Anew’ (2019)
Traditional French Carol arr. Michael Story b. 1956
Jazz Band Jammin’ with Charlie
Ain’t Got No Place to Go Change Up
Dean Sorenson & Bruce Pearson Andy Clark Carl Strommen
Program Notes Acclaim (2018)
Rob Grice b. 1964
Acclaim is an exciting contemporary work that is suitable for festival performances or ceremonial events. Carefully scored, this work provides teaching material that will bring out the best qualities of younger bands. With energetic rhythms and uplifting themes, it celebrates the journey that music students and their teachers take to create inspiring performances. While in pursuit of the ‘perfect’ performance, remember to take time and celebrate each step of achievement along the way. (Program Notes by Wingert-Jones Publications ) Dreidl Adventure (1727)
Traditional Israeli arr. Scott Watson b. 1982
Playing with a dreidl at Hanukkah can be more than a game, in the mind of a child it can be an adventure. Strategy is plotted, risks are taken and the battle ensues. This fanciful premise inspired this spirited setting with intense rhythmic drive of the beloved melody S'Vivon (The Dreidl), all within the ability level of younger players. (Program Notes by JW Pepper) A Festive Finale (2019)
Brian Balmages b. 1975
A Festive Finale was written after numerous directors contacted me regarding my earlier work, A Festive Fanfare. While it had not occurred to me at the time, conductors were interested in the idea of bookending their concerts with two related pieces. After two years, I decided to dive in and see what the finale would look like. The opening of the finale mirrors the opening notes of the fanfare to bring everything full circle. From there, the music takes it’s own distinct personality and includes options for audience participation. (Notes continued on next page)
As with A Festive Fanfare, I did not intend for this piece to sound like a holiday medley. Rather, I wanted it to sound like a symphonic work that happens to touch on various holiday tunes throughout while incorporating a bit of original material as well. I am thrilled with the result and and hope bands will enjoy playing it as much as I did writing it. (Program Notes by Brian Balmages) Through Courageous Eyes (2003)
Brian Balmages b. 1975
This piece is written in memory of Matt Rhodes, a student at John T. Baker Middle School who passed away while fighting spina bifida. He was an extremely spirited individual; friends at his school said that he was the least handicapped person they had ever known. Despite his confinement to a wheelchair, he always entered a room with a smile. This piece is a tribute to his life. It is not a mournful piece, even in its slow and tranquil beginning. Rather, it celebrates his courage and determination to live as positively as possible. (Program Notes by Brian Balmages) On the Kerry Shore (2017)
Jack Wilds b. 1986
On the Kerry Shore is a tribute to a beautiful harbor town in Ireland named Dingle. The piece begins with a steady percussion texture, meant to represent placid seas with a cool morning breeze blowing in. Small snippets of the melody represent the gentle rise and fall of the surf on the shore. A subtle combination of ocean drum and ship’s bell complete the nautical picture. (Program Notes by Jack Wilds) Fantasia on ‘Christmas Comes Anew’ (2019)
Traditional French Carol arr. Michael Story b. 1956
"Christmas Comes Anew," also known as "Noel Nouvelet" and "Sing We Now of Christmas," is a popular French carol written in the early 1500s. Michael Story's fantasia setting will be sure to bring a holiday smile to the faces of all! (Program Notes by Alfred Music)
7th Grade Band
Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute Lexi Aber Adele Bartlein Patty Bennett Anna Braun Isabel Brown Elyse Lange Emileigh Oenes Emily Plestina Madison Weibel Milo Williams Oboe Mason Eddy Nick Hall Lukas Zarcone Bassoon Darren Meyer Clarinet Federico Bellini Emily Keyes Allie Kropp Madeline Lewis Mia Marra Adi McCullen Lauren McGlothlen Chloe Samuels Jenna Suputo Natalie Tappa Emily Tarr Katie Utzerath Tempe Wassam Nikki Wilcox Jayden Zais Bass Clarinet Jennafer Howell Everett Krawchyk
Alto Sax Isaac Basar Steven Kappus Jr. Isabell Kositzke Adam Kudronowicz Lilly Matthews Ryland Peeples Mason Radobicky Brooklyn Rice Jack Savasta Lauren Schindler Kathleen Schwar Jack Smith Strya Sullivan Bari Saxophone Reegan Goddard Trumpet Connor Beitz Kasey Bischmann Cienna Delaney Jacob Forster Lucas Forster Annie Gilbert Mathias Gonzales Chase Graves Jack Ksobiech Laina Maren Alex Mersfelder Avery Nygard Cole Oldenburg Jamison Osvatic John Preston Chloe Retherford Lauren Smith Martina Smith Peyton Williams Anthony Witt Ava Wos
Horn Ryan Fox Clayton Jesse Ella Schueler Dominic Sponholz Trombone Abigail Brazouski Jacob Brunsch Nate Christensen Gael Constans Tony Eisert Calvin Hagenbeck Nic Sanfilippo Ben Savatski Logan Staufenbeil Baritone Bobby Hinterlong Kody Knurr Zoe Pasierb Callan Schultz Stephanie Zhu Tuba Frank Vento
Percussion Dominic Barry Logan Basterash Virginia Caryl Elijah Davis Sam Furru Andrew Glosemeyer Ricky Grablewski Eli Henken Lilly Ingram Austin Kiselicka Jaden Kuehl AJ O'Connor David O'Connor Ava Pasierb Blake Schultz Vito Schwartz Eric Stephan Celene Trewyn Adam Whittier Anthony Wilcher
8th Grade Band
Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute Juliana Anderson Samantha Burge MaryAnn David Rylee Georgenson Emma Kelley Callie Massa Erin Rosenthal Sophia Silkworth Sydney Swenor Rachel Treutelaar Kaylee Wilson
Alto Sax Sawyer Adams Nicholas Allen Tomas Brunow Alyssa Henning Ian Hoeft Jessica Howell Kayla Roszak Michael Sadowski Tatianna SchommerBarrera Elizabeth Sellers
Clarinet Cailyn Bednarek Olivia Carey Lainey Freson Kaylyn Geuder Madison Husted Katie Kaczinski Grace Lochowicz Kiersten Martin Ava Pellegrino Anastasia Seroogy Alaina Talaska Braden Williams Claire Wright
Tenor Saxophone Matthew Ciampa Caoilinn Flaherty
Bass Clarinet Ariana Alcala Kristina McGregor
Bari Saxophone Zack Simonson Ethan Willmann
Trumpet Quinten Beyer Jacob Chilicki Ivy Conner Dannica Day Charlie Jefferson Michaela Joyce Mason Korth Sofia Panfil Peyton Piranio Ava Tehan-Hanson Horn Matthew Schultz Trombone Mailen Fingland Jack Kraemer Sawyer Schieffer Gavin Schultz Rhiannon Szymakowski Gabe Wiebelhaus Baritone Jordan Kassees Tuba Collin Craig Elena Koos
Percussion Mathis Constans Jeremy Cotturone Anna DeLeon Charlie Essmann Alex Fritz Matthew Jolliffe Ollie Kettle Vinny Mariani Cort Pawlak Zoe Pilant Logan Poser Claire Schiek Nathan Starr Cameron Wilke
Jazz Band Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Alto Sax Nicholas Allen Jessie Howell Ryland Peeples Stephen Kappus Jr. Tatianna Schommer-Barrera Tenor Saxophone Caoilinn Flaherty Bari Saxophone Zack Simonson Clarinet Maddie Husted Katie Kaczinski Kiersten Martin Gracie Lochowicz Claire Wright Tempe Wassum
Trumpet Jake Chilicki Danni Day Charlie Jefferson Jack Ksobiech Alex Mersfelder Sofia Panfil Chloe Retherford Martina Smith Anthony Witt Horn Ella Schueler Dominic Sponholz Trombone Nate Christensen Mailen Fingland Kaylyn Geuder Nic Sanfilippo Callan Schultz Gavin Schultz Piano Austin Kiselicka Bass Alicia Schwartz Drumset/Percussion Jeremy Cotturone
Upcoming Band Events Date
Time
Event
Location
Jan 11
7:00pm
Night on Broadway
Greenwald PAC
Mar 2
7:00pm
MHS Bands Mike Forbes Composer Concert
Greenwald PAC
Mar 5
7:00pm
PVMS Spring Band Concert
Greenwald PAC
Mar 12
All Day
MASD Elementary Instrumental Festival
PVMS Large Gym
Apr 4
TBA
2nd Annual Drumming for a Difference Concert
MHS West Gym
Apr 25-26
TBA
PVMS Wisconsin Dells Music Festival Showcase
Chula Vista Resort
May 13
7:00pm
MHS/PVMS Combined Jazz Concert
Greenwald PAC
May 19
7:00pm
PVMS Final Band Concert
Greenwald PAC
May 20
8:00pm
MHS Bands “Forces of Nature” Concert
Greenwald PAC
For more information on upcoming events, visit our new website: www.mukwonagobands.org
MHS Band Auditions Auditions for the MHS Band Program are just around the corner! Parents, please encourage your 8th grade student to audition. MHS Band Audition Frequently Asked Questions Does my student have to audition to be in band at MHS? No, but we strongly encourage all students to take an audition. This allows instructors to see your student’s musical skills and ensure that they are placed in an ensemble that will help them best develop and grow as a musician. If a student does not audition they are placed in Concert Winds or Concert Percussion (see the next page for more information). How do I know if my student is good enough to audition? All students should take an audition regardless of their ability level. This helps us get to know your student musician and ensures that they are in an ensemble that best fits their musical skills and goals. How does my student audition/what are the requirements? A detailed informational handout including a link to our online audition sign up will be emailed out to families after this concert. Audition excerpts along with hard copies of the informational handout are available in the PVMS and MHS Band Rooms. When are auditions? Auditions take place in late January - see the informational handout and link to the online sign up for more information.
MHS Band Course Offerings Concert Winds & Concert Percussion Open to 9th-12th grade students, Concert Winds and Concert Percussion is designed as an introductory ensemble that prepares students with an interest in music for the rigors of high school band. This is a non-auditioned ensemble and all students who do not audition will be placed in this course. To provide students with the very best instruction, winds (woodwinds and brass) and percussion rehearse as two separate courses - just like our 7th grade band. All curricular requirements (concerts, pep bands, etc.) apply to this ensemble. Similar to: Non-honors classes, JV2 Teams Symphonic Band Open to 9th-12th grade students, Symphonic Band is our mid-level ensemble that serves those students with a high interest in performance and in the development of their musical skills. This is an auditioned band, although students can be placed in this ensemble, if needed, to fill out instrumentation. Students in this ensemble are expected to practice outside of class. Winds and Percussion rehearse together in this course. All curricular requirements (concerts, pep bands, etc.) apply to this ensemble. Similar to: Honors classes (ie. Honors Freshman English), JV1 Teams Wind Ensemble Open to 9th-12th grade students, Wind Ensemble performs at the highest level. Students in this course are passionate about music and have both exceptional musical skills and a dedicated work ethic. This is an auditioned band and students are only accepted through this process. Daily practice and additional work outside of class is an expectation of this ensemble. Winds and Percussion rehearse together in this course. All curricular requirements (concerts, pep bands, etc.) apply to this ensemble. Similar to: AP courses, Varsity Teams
www.mukwonagobands.org Info on MHS, PVMS & Elementary Programs Course Descriptions & Expectations Concert Schedules Repertoire & Commissions Marching Band & Blue2 Indoor Info Upcoming Events (such as “Phantom Fest” or “Drumming for a Difference”) • Ways to Volunteer and Support the Band • • • • • •
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Mukwonago Fine Arts Boosters What We Do We support the arts in the Mukwonago Area School District through volunteerism, fundraising, and advocacy. How We’ve Made a Difference • Raised $25,000 in support of the new 6’1” Kawai Grand Piano • Provided over $2,500 in scholarships for summer camps to dozens of students • Provided over $1,800 in scholarships to graduating seniors • Supported numerous mini-grants including: - A new marimba for the Elementary Band Program - A new electric cello and bass for the High School Orchestra Program - New Show Choir dresses for the High School Choral Program - Costume Racks for the High School Drama Program Membership Dues Membership Dues support around 25% of the MFAB budget. There are options available for every family ($30, $60, or $90) and a business membership option ($250) for our community partners. Note that some funding for each individual art is based on the percentage of families it has registered for MFAB. Simply by signing up, you are supporting your student! How Can You Join? Register Online: www.mukwonagofineartsboosters.com/get-involved -orFill out the form on the next page and turn it (along with a check) into your student’s director/music teacher. You may also mail the form to Mukwonago Fine Arts Boosters, 930 N. Rochester, Mukwonago, WI 53149. Want to Become More Involved? Attend a meeting! Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the PVMS Choir Room.
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Special Thanks MASD Board of Education Shawn McNulty, MASD Superintendent Stephanie Blue, Director of Student Learning Tom Karthausser, Director of Business Affairs Ben Kossow, Coordinator of Student Assessment Data and Analysis Christine Bowden, Director of Pupil Services Dustin Lehman, Coordinator of College and Career Readiness Susan Muenter, Director of Human Resources Eric Weier, Pupil Services Program Support Coordinator Curt Wiebelhaus, District Construction Coordinator Andy Wegner, District Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Jim Darin, MHS Principal Colleen Hoyne, MHS Associate Principal Sarah Dianich, MHS Dean of Students Andy Trudell, MHS Activities Director Dean Kovnesky, MHS Head Custodian Luke Spielman, PVMS Principal Lee Libecki, PVMS Associate Principal Holly Bodish, PVMS Dean of Students Emma Angoli, MHS Band Director Amanda Caretta-Hull, Nyla Clements & Ben Warrichaiet, MES Band Directors PJ Uhazie, MHS Choir Director Lori Wildemann, PVMS Choir Director Dale Wimer and Alexa Zakutansky, MHS Orchestra Directors Sarah Oftedahl, PVMS Orchestra Director Emilee Deck, Kathy Doty, Adam Hackbarth & Caryn Ruesch, MES Music Teachers JoAnn Barkley, District Printing Mukwonago Fine Arts Boosters