2021-2022 Concert Season
Winter Concert Jazz Band Concert Percussion Concert Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble
Emma Angoli, Conductor
Greenwald Foundation PAC Monday | December 13 | 7:00pm Streaming on Mukwonago Bands YouTube
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Program Jazz Band Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson arr. Mike Story
Don’t Stop Me Now
Freddie Mercury arr. Paul Murtha
Piano Duet Hungarian Dance No. 5 (1879) Lauren Jakab & Austin Kiselicka, Piano
Johannes Brahms (1883-1897)
Concert Percussion Dreams from the Dark Forest (2019) I. Myths & Legends
Brian Slawson b. 1956
Concert Band Hark! The Herald Tubas Sing (2018)
Michael Sweeney b. 1952
A Crack in the Ice (2014)
Roger Schmidli
Music from Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)
Klaus Badelt arr. Michael Brown b. 1967
Symphonic Band Into the Arctic (2015)
Brian Balmages b. 1975
A Christmas Flourish (2017)
Randall D. Standridge b. 1976
Wind Ensemble Toboggan Ride (2006)
Stan Applebaum (1922-2019)
Sparkling Lights (2016)
Matt Conaway b. 1979
Undertow (2008)
John Mackey b. 1973
Program Notes Hungarian Dance No. 5 (1879)
Johannes Brahms (1883-1897)
Hungarian Dances is a set of 21 dances arranged by Johannes Brahms from Hungarian folk sources and originally scored for piano four hands (two pianists, one piano) and later orchestrated by Brahms and a few friends, including Antonin Dvorak. The inspiration for Dances grew out of Brahms study of folk music and encouraged by his early relationship with Hungarian-born violinist Ede Reményi. Brahms had met Reményi when he was 17 and three years later he served as piano accompanist to Reményi during an extensive tour of European cities. After the publication of the Dances, Reményi accused Brahms of adapting tunes of his for use in the Dances. (Program Notes from the Clinton Symphony Orchestra) 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 and Legends resembles an introduction to a collection of fairy tales. The music is subtle and is a setup for what is to follow. (Program Notes by Brian Slawson) Hark! The Herald Tubas Sing (2018)
Michael Sweeney b. 1952
This arrangement of the classic Christmas carol puts the tuba section front and center. We hope this piece not only provides some light-hearted holiday cheer, but also shows some much deserved respect for one the the bands most ‘unheralded’ sections! (Program Notes by Rick Schadt)
A Crack in the Ice (2014)
Roger Schmidli
A Crack in the Ice was inspired by a short piece of video footage of an ice climber on a wall of ice, hundreds of feet above safety but surrounded by breathtaking mountains and snow. Each progressive movement upwards involved using his pickaxe to hit the ice and find a hold in the surface above him, before painstakingly hauling himself upwards. All is well until he strikes one too many times into the wall above; there is a sudden crack and the whole ice wall that he is on breaks away from the mountainside and falls. Miraculously he rides the broken shard of ice as it slides down the face of the cliff to a resting place hundreds of feet below the point where he was only moments earlier. He is immediately surrounded by relieved colleagues and friends, shaking their heads in disbelief of what they have just witnessed while celebrating the lone climbers remarkable survival. (Program Notes by Brolga Music Publishing) Music from Pirates of the Caribbean (2021)
Klaus Badelt arr. Michael Brown b. 1967
Even nearly 20 years after Pirates of the Caribbean arrived in theaters, its soundtrack still remains one of the most easily recognizable. This medley of music from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl includes "The Medallion Calls”, “The Black Pearl”, “One Last Shot”, and “He’s a Pirate”. (Program Notes by Rick Schadt) Into the Arctic (2015)
Brian Balmages b. 1975
Into the Arctic was inspired by the recent brutal winters involving the polar vortex. The piece explores the concept of ice, portraying both its beauty and treachery. While not relating specifically to the polar vortex, the music investigates the legends surrounding the exploration of Antarctica. From mythological animals to secret tunnels documented throughout history but never found, Antarctica is a continent rich with legends. As these stories come to life, the music takes on a restless and increasingly aggressive tone. To best represent the continent harmonic language constantly walks a fine line between mild dissonance and consonance, striking a balance between the sparkling beauty of ice and the danger it brings. (Program Notes by Rick Schadt)
A Christmas Flourish (2017)
Randall D. Standridge b. 1976
The holiday season is a very special time of year highlighted by the lights, the food, the decorations, the colder weather, and especially the music. Christmas music ahas always been very special and this arrangement takes a beloved holiday classic and gives it a bright and shiny fresh new coat of paint. A Christmas Flourish is based primarily on the favorite Christmas carol “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” and this particular setting in 3/4 time allows listeners to hear the carol in a delightfully spirited new way. In addition parts of “We Three Kings,” “The Ukrainian Bell Carol,” and “I Saw Three Ships” are sprinkled in to add to the festivities. (Program Notes by Randall D. Standridge) Toboggan Ride (2006)
Stan Applebaum (1922-2019)
A piercing dissonance - created by trumpets; wildly trilling clarinets; and splashing, rolling cymbals - launches our toboggan on its fun-filled ride. Speeding into its first turn, the toboggan theme is stated by low clarinets in unison. Seconds later, them theme is restated by all woodwinds, spread across two octaves. An oboe solo, supported by French horns and saxes, accompanies the toboggan as it glides through a clearing between trees. All woodwinds pick up the oboe’s message and complete the motif in a colorfully-orchestrated section. The low clarinets are reintroduced to close off the first theme. Orchestrating the opening dissonance a fourth higher, our toboggan races down a second slope and into the second theme. Constant shifting of orchestra timbres helps conjure up images of a happy, carefree winter setting. The development of our second theme places the toboggan atop another hill. Recalling the opening dissonance and original key, the toboggan theme follows once again in the low clarinets. Sixteen measures later, the opening section is restated but newly orchestrated. An abrupt eighth-note figure played by full ensemble brings our toboggan face-to-face with a snowbank, and the end of the ride. (Program Notes by Stan Applebaum)
Sparkling Lights (2016)
Matt Conaway b. 1979
The traditional Christmas carol “O Christmas Tree” originated in the 16th century folk song “Ach Tannenbaum,” which received modern lyrics in the 19th century as “O Tannenbaum.” The theme has been used in a variety of settings both holiday-orientated and not. It is notably the melody of “Maryland, My Maryland,” their official state song. Sparkling Lights transforms it from the typically stately presentation into an energetic, dynamic fanfare. Shifting meters, contemporary harmonies, and pricing percussion all contribute to this modern take on an old, familiar place for this season. (Program Notes by Matt Conaway) Undertow (2008)
John Mackey b. 1979
Though many of his pieces are extremely virtuosic, Undertow is the first of Mackey’s works written specifically for intermediate band. The work is significantly different than much of Mackey’s output in terms of technical difficulty, but many characteristic elements of his writing are nonetheless present, including biting semitone dissonance within a tonal context, frequent use of mixed meter, heavy percussion effects and, perhaps most importantly to this work, a pervasive ostinato. The metric pattern for the piece is an alternation of 7/8 and 4/4 time, which provides an agitated “out-of-step” pulsation throughout. The energetic opening melody cycles through several repetitions before washing away into a gentle stream of percussive eighth notes. From here, a countermelody emerges that slowly ratchets the energy back up to its original level, where the initial melody returns to round out the explosive conclusion. (Program Notes by Jake Wallace)
Jazz Band Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Alto Sax Jules Barlow Maddie Husted Jaylen Korth Brynn Schmitz-Guy
Trombones Andrew Blum Mailen Fingland Kaylyn Geuder Natalie Kohlmann
Tenor Saxophone Journey Daniel Ellie Huebner Callie Massa Parker Paulson Michael Sadowski
Bass Niyah Borgman Alicia Schwartz
Bari Saxophone Samantha Kohlmann Zack Simonson
Drumset Jeremy Boutin Kendal Schreiber*
Vibraphone Ryan O’Connor
Trumpet Elijah Abraham Connor Beitz Jacob Chilicki Alexander Mersfelder Caleb Turk Anthony Witt
* - indicates student also doubles on piano.
Concert Band Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute Alto Sax Trombone Emma Kelley Tomas Brunow Nathan Christensen Elyse Lange Lillian Matthews Anthony Eisert Emily Plestina Tatianna Schommer-Barrera Danica Jenna Sophia Silkworth Elizabeth Sellers Nicolas Sanfilippo Jamie Stephan Tenor Saxophone Euphonium Clarinet Matthew Ciampa Robert Hinterlong Grace Hinterlong Journey Daniel Stephanie Zhu Emily Keyes Mia Marra Trumpet Tuba Ava Pellegrino Elijah Abraham Jacob Forster Anastasia Seroogy Connor Beitz Lucas Forster Alaina Talaska Gabriel Jopp Frank Vento Natalie Tappa Jack Ksobiech Katherine Utzerath Alexander Mersfelder Percussion Nikki Wilcox Dylan Osvatic Dominic Barry Jamison Osvatic Logan Basterash Bass Clarinet Alexander Peppler Virginia Caryl Ariana Alcala Chloe Retherford Anna DeLeon Everett Krawcyk Cameron Smith Charlie Essmann Samuel Furru Bassoon Joseph Geist Darren Meyer Andrew Glosemeyer Elijah Henken Illyanna Ingram Matthew Jolliffe Austin O'Connor David O'Connor Vito Schwartz Eric Stephan
Symphonic Band Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute Julianna Anderson Anna Braun Callie Massa Erin Rosenthal Madison Weibel Clarinet Federico Bellini Gracie Lochowicz Emily Tarr Tempe Wassam Claire Wright Bass Clarinet Tyler Backhaus
Alto Saxophone Jessica Howell Katie Schwar
Trombone Mailen Fingland Sawyer Schieffer
Tenor Saxophone Gavin Flaherty Parker Paulson
Euphonium Callan Schultz
Bari Saxophone Kasey Kubash Trumpet Jacob Chilicki Zach Plestina Alissa Schwichtenberg Caleb Turk
Tuba Luke Treutelaar Percussion Andy Brandt Sean Braun Alex DeLeon Alex Fritz Logan Poser Claire Schiek Cameron Wilke
Wind Ensemble Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute Alexandria Aber Emily Henrichs Madeline Murphy Sarah Ullrich
Alto Saxophone Jules Barlow Michael Kaczinski Jaylen Korth Brynn Schmitz-Guy
Oboe Andie Barron
Tenor Saxophone Ellie Huebner Michael Sadowski
Clarinet Brooke Conner Kaylyn Geuder Maddie Husted Lauren Jakab Katie Kaczinski Samantha Kohlmann Alexa Matson Bass Clarinet Kira Goldbach Bassoon Sierra Huser
Bari Saxophone Nick Rabiego Zack Simonson Trumpet Charlie Jefferson Hugh Wesselhoff Lauren Wilke Anthony Witt Horn Ryan Fox Hannah Herbst Dominic Sponholz
Trombone Gavin Schultz Josh Stobbe Euphonium Andrew Blum Kyle Pate Tuba Ed Pilon David Winiarski Percussion Jeremy Boutin Jeremy Cotturone Austin Kiselicka Emma Libecki Ryan O’Connor Kendal Schreiber Nathan Starr
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MHS Band Auditions Auditions for the MHS Band Program are just around the corner! Parents, please encourage your students 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. 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 will take place on January 21st & 24th - see the informational handout and link to the online sign up for more information. MHS Band Classes • Concert Winds/Concert Percussion - open ensemble. No audition required. Compare workload/rigor to normal academic classes/JV2 athletic teams. • Symphonic Band - mid-level ensemble. Audition required. Compare workload/rigor to honors level academic classes/JV1 athletic teams. • Wind Ensemble - top-level ensemble. Audition required. Compare workload/rigor to AP Classes/Varsity level athletic teams.
Upcoming Band Events Date
Time
Event
Location
Dec 14
7:00pm
PVMS Bands Winter Concert
Greenwald PAC
Jan 21 & Jan 24
TBA
MHS Band Auditions
MHS Band Room
Feb 23
7:00pm
Blue2 Winds Concert
MHS Band Room
Feb 26
7:00pm
Blue2 Percussion Concert
MHS West Gym
Mar 1
7:00pm
MHS/PVMS Combined Jazz Concert
MHS Commons
Mar 3
7:00pm
Blue2 Perc & Winds Showcase Concert
TBA
Mar 11
TBA
Drumming for a Difference
MHS West Gym
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 Spring Concert
Greenwald PAC
Apr 2
All Day
Solo & Ensemble
Greendale HS
For more information on upcoming events, visit our website: www.mukwonagobands.org
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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 Jenny Peterson, PVMS Band Director PJ Uhazie, MHS Choir Director Lori Wildemann, PVMS Choir Director Julie Hanisch, MHS Drama Director Dale Wimer and Alexa Zakutansky, MHS Orchestra Directors 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