2021-2022 Concert Season
Drumming for A Difference PVMS 7th & 8th Grade Percussion Ensembles MHS Concert & Symphonic Percussion Ensembles Blue2 Percussion & Winterguard Emma Angoli, MHS Band Director Jennifer Peterson, PVMS Band Director Adam Brostowitz, Jahi Moore, Rick Schadt, & Wes Zepecki-Davison, Blue2 Perc. Directors Casey Kotowski, Dana Puschnig & Danielle Zielinski, Blue2 WG Directors
Mukwonago High School West Gym Friday | March 11 | 7:00pm $5 Suggested Donation All proceeds to benefit NAMI Southeast WI Branch
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Program Dreams from the Dark Forest (2019) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Brian Slawson b. 1956
Myths and Legends The Great Beyond Cloudburst Whispers of Warriors Past
Multitasker (2011)
Ralph Hicks b. 1976
Jungle Shadows (2016)
Brian Bailey
Passage to Infinity (2018)
Ray Flores b. 1978
Follow Suit (2011)
Ralph Hicks b. 1976
Circuit Breaker (2021)
Randall D. Standridge b. 1976
-IntermissionVector (2020)
Matt Moore b. 1985
Blue2 Winterguard Exhibition Lil’ Pan Melodies (2022)
Casey Kotowski, Dana Puschnig, & Danielle Zielinski Adam Brostowitz b. 1989
Stormbreak (2009)
Jim Casella b. 1970
Log Cabin Blues (1924/1990)
George Hamilton Green (1893-1970) Kendal Schreiber, xylophone arr. Bob Becker
Deceptively Warm Coats (2022)
Jahi Moore & Wes Zepecki-Davison b. 1992 / b.1989
Program Notes Dreams from the Dark Forest (2019)
Brian Slawson (b. 1956)
Dreams from the Dark Forest is a progressive four-movement work designed to challenge percussionists to formulate a narrative through instrumental music. The title of each movement provides just enough information to stimulate the imagination and allow the performers to create a unique and singular interpretation of the composition. Myths & Legends resembles an introduction to a collection of fairy tales. The music should remain subtle and serve as a setup for what is to follow. The Great Beyond has a distant, tribal character. Cloudburst is a fully improvised musical depiction of a thunderstorm. Started by the concert bass drum, all effects to follow are left to the discretion of the performers. Whispers of Warriors Past, like the second movement, begins with a distant timpani call. Be patient with the dynamic build and end the story with a powerful climax. (program notes by the composer) Multitasker (2011)
Ralph Hicks (b. 1976)
Multitasking is a skill we all need in this day and age. How else can we simultaneously watch the burgers and dogs on the grill, toast the buns in the oven, slice up the fixin’s on the cutting board AND keep an eye on the game? There will be a time when a percussionist is asked to multitask - in other words, to play more than one instrument at once. This is commonly known as a “multiple percussion part”, (or simply a “multi” part). Multitasker introduces this concept, giving all performers the the chance to play two instruments at once. (program notes by the composer) Jungle Shadows (2016)
Brian Bailey
With grooves and melodies that will excite intermediate percussion ensembles, Jungle Shadows gets dark and primal. This one puts your players and audience in the thick of it, and they won't want to leave! (program notes from JW Pepper )
Passage to Infinity (2018)
Ray Flores (b. 1978)
Intriguing and thinly scored, Passage to Infinity offers well-crafted texture and an atmosphere perfectly reflective of the title. It is driven by a woodblock ostinato resembling a ticking clock that combines perfectly with the crisp timbres of the melody and accompanying unpitched percussion. (program notes from JW Pepper ) Follow Suit (2011)
Ralph Hicks (b. 1976)
Percussion literature is constantly yielding new and exciting combinations of instruments, styles, and sounds. Who knew scratching the cap from a can of spray paint across a tam-tam would sound so cool? Who came up with lowering a single crotale into a bowl of water? Gone are the days when there was only one way to play each instrument. Follow Suit is a high-energy piece aimed at introducing “out of the box” playing techniques beyond those taught on pad or keyboard. By focusing on dampening techniques and the use of the hands to achieve different sounds (either by themselves or on the instruments), the piece should help open your students eyes (and ears) to the endless realm of sonic possibilities that exist! (program notes by the composer) Circuit Breaker (2021)
Randall D. Standridge b. 1976
Circuit Breaker is the latest in a series of pieces composed to with the intent to set up young musicians for success with concepts that are sometimes considered “too advanced.” intended series, and it is intended to expose young players to 5/4 Time and Cut Time. Programmatically, Circuit Breaker is intended to evoke the sounds of a video game soundtrack or digital movie score. The computers bleep and blip as our players and audience soar above a landscape of circuit boards and transistors. The work should evoke feelings of energy, excitement, and innovation. (program notes by the composer)
Vector (2020)
Matt Moore b. 1985
Vector is progressive metal masquerading as percussion ensemble, written for keyboard percussion and electronics. The piece aims to bring across the angular, mathematical, and technical aspects of the progressive metal genre while also developing traditional percussion ensemble techniques and listening responsibilities. Vector is performed on marimbas, vibes, xylo/bells, and a trio of MIDI controllers running through Apple’s MainStage software: Malletstation, SPD-SX multi-pad, and a keyboard controller. (program notes by the composer) Lil’ Pan Melodies (2022)
Adam Brostowitz b. 1989
‘Steel Band’ often refers to a Trinidadian music ensemble, particularly associated with Carnival, that is primarily composed of steel idiophones—called pans or steel pans—made from the bottoms of 55-gallon oil barrels. The barrel bottoms are hammered inward, different areas being shaped to yield distinct pitches. When struck with rubber-tipped mallets, the instruments produce belllike tones. A steel band typically includes pans of various pitch ranges as well as a number of nonmelodic percussion instruments. (program notes from Britannica.com) Stormbreak (2009)
Jim Casella b. 1970
Stormbreak was written as a sequel of sorts to Technology, an earlier composed percussion octet. Opening with nature-effect sounds, the storm breaks into a rhythmic “tip of the hat” to Technology on the rim of the snare drum. As rhythmic layers add in, the syncopated motif of Stormbreak becomes clear and continues to drive the piece throughout. While syncopation is of particular demand, numerous repeat bars are used, as the primary goal is to develop the players’ collective ability to understand how their parts groove and interact within the mix of their fellow groove-playing compadres. Solo sections are included which feature timpani, snare drum, and concert toms. (program notes by the composer)
Log Cabin Blues (1924/1990)
George Hamilton Green (1893-1970) arr. Bob Becker
American jazz of the 1920s and 1930s achieved a “Golden Age” of popularity and development. This time period showcased everything from vaudeville acts to jazz groups in tucked away towns to high profile jazz orchestras playing in the big cities. It was a genre marked by performers who wanted to not only show their talent, but to add their ideas of how American music should look, sound, and feel. Jazz’s growing popularity helped celebrate the “Roaring Twenties,” but was equally important in helping a beleaguered populace forget the trials of the Great Depression. George Hamilton Green was one of these early jazz musicians and remains one of the most important performers and composers for the xylophone. His recordings highlighted the xylophone in a wide variety of novelty ensembles as they performed his original works in addition to the popular tunes, waltzes, and salon dances of that era. It was these original works that laid the foundation of what percussionists still use as their mallet pedagogy. In this arrangement of Log Cabin Blues, Bob Becker has adapted the piano accompaniment to be performed a marimba quartet. (program notes by the United States Marine Band) Deceptively Warm Coats (2022)
Jahi Moore & Wes Zepecki-Davison b. 1992 / b.1989
When naming drumline warmups or cadences (such as this piece), it is not uncommon for the title to merely be a pun or an inside joke/reference to a shared experience had by the students or instructors that is seemingly unrelated to the musical content. In this instance, Deceptively Warm Coats is a reference to an inside joke between members of the Tundra Line, the drumline of the Green Bay Packers. Staying warm at games is always a challenge in January, and it became even more of an obstacle when the heavy, down-filled winter coats of previous seasons were replaced by what appeared to be fall jackets. Sensing that there was concern, the director sent out an email addressing the concern, stating that the new coats were “deceptively warm.” Turns out, they weren’t - and the use of the phrase ‘deceptively’ in place of the word ‘not’ was born. We hope you enjoy this “deceptively quiet” performance by our Blue2 Drumline! (program notes by Rick Schadt)
7Performers Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
PVMS 7th Grade Percussion Ensemble Aidan Dietrich Jack Gilbert2 LilyAnn Jacobs Erin Johnson Connor Kokott David Leichtnam
Alex Madden Ilaria Nuccio2 Aaiden Ofarrill Wynn Orloff Pablo Soto
PVMS 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble Jack Berish Noah Brademuehl Thomas Bruce Evan Callies Whitaker Carmichael Willow Conner2
Toby Krull Mallie Sullivan Virginia Szpak Caleb Verheyen Brianna Wall
MHS Concert Percussion Dominic Barry2 Logan Basterash2 Virginia Caryl Anna DeLeon2 Charlie Essmann2 Samuel Furru Joseph Geist Andrew Glosemeyer Elijah Henken2
Illyanna Ingram Matthew Jolliffe2 Emma Libecki*2 Austin O'Connor2 David O'Connor2 Vito Schwartz2 Eric Stephan2
* - indicates high school senior 2
- indicates that student is also a member of Blue2 Percussion
Performers Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
MHS Symphonic Percussion Andy Brandt*2 Sean Braun2 Alex DeLeon2 Alex Fritz2
Logan Poser Claire Schiek2 Cameron Wilke
Blue2 Winterguard Jules Barlow Andie Barron Adele Bartlein Beverly DeGaro Alaina Fliss Alexandra Fliss Abigail Gottfried Devin Larmay Elizabeth Mayer Samantha McCullough
Taleah Reuteler Kelidy Ruth Brynn Schmitz-Guy Makenna Schmitz-Guy Makayla Sieradzki Cameron Smith Max Somers Evelyn Szaukellis Madeline Wilhelm
Blue2 Percussion Dominic Barry Logan Basterash Jeremy Boutin Andrew Brandt* Sean Braun Willow Conner Jeremy Cotturone Alex DeLeon Anna DeLeon Charlie Essmann Alex Fritz Jack Gilbert Elijah Henken Matthew Jolliffe
Austin Kiselicka Emma Libecki* Ilaria Nuccio Austin O'Connor David O'Connor Ryan O’Connor* Claire Schiek Eli Schoof Kendal Schreiber Vito Schwartz Nathan Starr Eric Stephan Joshua Stobbe*
About Our Cause National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southeast Wisconsin’s Mission The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southeast Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide help to those affected by mental illness. NAMI Southeast Wisconsin works to improve the understanding of mental health conditions and share the hope of recovery by offering information, support, education and advocacy services. Their goal is to create a community that is educated and supportive of individuals impacted by mental health conditions, allowing them to reach out for help without the fear of stigma. NAMI Southeast Wisconsin offers support groups for individuals impacted by mental health conditions and their loved ones, educational classes individuals impacted by mental health conditions and their loved ones, Chapter 51 court support and advocacy, support and advocacy for individuals applying for disability benefits through our SOAR Program, homeless outreach through our PATH Program, one-on-one support and advocacy, and community educational presentations. All of our services are offered at no cost to attendees. How it all began… In the early 1970s, small groups of family members, nationwide, began to gather around kitchen tables searching for support and understanding of their mentally ill family member, more often than not, a son. The majority of those meeting together were moms blamed by the medical profession that their parenting skills caused their child’s schizophrenia or other mental health disorder. On February 26, 1979, Mrs. Roz Libman, along with a small group of Milwaukee area families formed the Alliance for the Mentally Ill (AMI) of Greater Milwaukee, Inc., in response to their shared challenges to get help for their children living with severe and persistent mental illnesses. (continued on next page) All text taken from https://namisoutheastwi.org/
In the late 1970s, some of these families gathered together in Madison, WI and decided to form state associations. Within the next few years, the state organizations decided to form a national organization named NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 48 State Organizations who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. Get Involved! Interested in getting involved with NAMI Southeast WI? Visit https://namisoutheastwi.org/get-involved/ and discover a wide variety of ways you can help make a difference!
Marching Band Marching Band Registration is Just Around the Corner! Open to all current 7th-11th graders Our annual MHS Marching Band Info Night is taking place on March 29th at 7:00pm in the MHS Band Room. Find out more about the program including our rehearsal schedule & performance schedules, trip info, and perhaps most importantly… the 2022 Show Title & Music Reveal!
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Upcoming Events Date
Time
Event
Location
Mar 12
All Day
Blue2 Perc & Winds Recording Session
MHS Band Room
Mar 15
7:00pm
MHS Bands “Earth & Sky” Concert
Greenwald PAC
Mar 16
7:00pm
PVMS Bands “Adventure” Concert
Greenwald PAC
Mar 29
7:00pm
MHS Marching Band Info Night
MHS Band Room
Apr 21-24
MHS Musical “The Wizard of Oz”
Greenwald PAC
May 16
7:30pm
MHS Bands “One Life Beautiful” Concert
Greenwald PAC
May 17
7:00pm
PVMS Bands Final Concert
Greenwald PAC
May 20
7:00pm
MHS/PVMS Jazz “Jams & Snacks”
MHS Commons
May 30
7:00pm
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Mukwonago Community Library
For more information on upcoming events, visit our website: www.mukwonagobands.org
Fine Arts Boosters What We Do We support the arts in the Mukwonago Area School District through volunteerism, fundraising, and advocacy. How Can You Join? https://www.mukwonagofineartsboosters.com/get-involved 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. The meeting info can be found at: https://www.mukwonagofineartsboosters.com/get-involved
MFAB Sulla Cima Members Chris & April Barron The Boerger Family Jim & Barb Brown Busse Penneau Family The Caryl Family Kyle & Kristin Christensen The Cotturone Family Czeshinski Family Dave and Marin Dobbs The Fleischer Family The Fingland Family The Gilbert Family
The Groser Family Colin and Marci Hughes The Jefferson Family Robert and Shannon Krause Family The Marrari Family The Mersfelder Family Chris and Katy O'Connor Panetta Family The Pilon Family Pete and Annette Piranio The Sherrod Family Mike and Michelle Simonson
The Turk Family Sheri and Derek Watkins and Family The Weibel Family The Wilhelm Family Grandma & Grandpa Wilhelm The Winiarski Family John Grundman John & Kelly Witte Rick & Laura Witte Jarret & Anne Church
MFAB Sulla Cima Business Members Accent On Dance Alliance Manufacturing Group Eaton Employee Engagement Committee Kay's Academy of Dance Mukwonago Animal Hospital Mukwonago Family Dental Mukwonago Kiwanis Club Schreiber Financial Services Wood'n It Be Nice End of the Leash
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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 Steven R. Williams, Ph.D., Director of Human Resources Andy Wegner, District Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Zachary Ortiz, District & Community Programs Supervisor Jim Darin, MHS Principal Sarah Dianich, & Stephanie Krenz, MHS Associate Principals William Plant, MHS Dean of Students Andy Trudell, MHS Activities Director Dean Kovnesky, MHS Head Custodian MHS Custodial Staff PJ Uhazie, MHS Choir Director Julie Hanisch, MHS Drama Director Dale Wimer and Alexa Zakutansky, MHS Orchestra Directors Lori Wildemann, PVMS Choir Director Sarah Oftedahl, PVMS Orchestra Director Amanda Caretta-Hull, Nyla Clements & Ben Warrichaiet, MES Band Directors Carolyn Atwell, Kathy Doty, Riley Roberson & Caryn Ruesch, MES Music Teachers Joseph Coldwell, PAC Technical Coordinator Carmen Scott, PAC House Manager & Technical Assistant PAC Usher Corps PAC Student Crew JoAnn Barkley, District Printing Mukwonago Fine Arts Boosters