Americana
Jennifer
Conductor
2021-2022 Concert Season
Peterson,
Greenwald Foundation PAC Tuesday | May 15 | 7:00pm
7th Grade Percussion 7th Grade Band 8th Grade Percussion 8th Grade Band
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Program
8th Grade Percussion Ensemble
West Winds (2020)
Brian Blume b. 1985
7th Grade Percussion Ensemble
Avalanche Lake (2018)
Patrick Speranza b. 1991
7th Grade Band
Showdown at High Noon (2014)
The Oregon Trail (1999)
Jack Wilds b. 1986
Michael Story b. 1956
8th Grade Band
When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1863/2018)
Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892)
arr. Andrew Balent
The Last Ride of the Pony Express (2004)
David Shaffer b. 1953
Program Notes
West Winds (2020) Brian Blume b. 1985
In many European traditions, winds blowing from the west are associated with the bringing of Spring and Summer - mild and gentle winds ushering in welcome changes. This piece, composed in late spring/early summer, reflects some positive changes in my own life as I moved to a new state and transitioned to a new job. It is my hope that when the West Winds blow in your life, you (the performers and audiences) will allow these winds of hopeful change to move you to new and better places.
(program notes by the composer )
Avalanche Lake (2018) Patrick Speranza b. 1991
Avalanche Lake was inspired by a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana. The lake sits at the base of Bearhat Mountain and Little Matterhorn and is accessible by a five-mile hike through forested mountains. The gorgeous view is enhanced by several long waterfalls that can be seen plunging down the side of the mountains. The piece begins in a way that reflects on the quiet beauty of this scene before becoming more energetic and ultimately reflecting exuberance and joy.
(Program Notes by Patrick Speranza)
Showdown at High Noon (2014)
Jack Wilds b. 1986
This colorful work is a tribute to the iconic western soundtracks of the 1960's, and uses the stomping feet of all players along with a whip to give this cowboy romp an old-west feel. In this deftly written work, the melodic fun is spread around to all sections of the band. A single chime note rings out high noon at the end, a fitting way to conclude this nostalgic musical visit to the old west.
(program notes by Grand Mesa Publications)
The Oregon Trail (1999)
Michael Story
1956
The Oregon Trail was the major route followed by American pioneers as they moved westward during the 1840s. Some 12,00 brave men, women, and children set out on the six-month long, 2,000 mile journey that began near Independence, Missouri and ended at the Columbia River region of Oregon.
Traveling on the Oregon Trail was a severe test of strength and endurance. Pioneers had to face flooded rivers, rugged mountain terrain, cholera and other serious diseases, Native American attacks, and a shortage of food and safe water. The sight of dead horses, oxen, and numerous shallow graves of earlier pioneers was a constant reminder of the hardships yet to be faced.
Nevertheless, thousands made the courageous journey successfully and lived a prosperous life in the great Northwest.
(program notes by the composer)
When Johnny Comes Marching Home (1863/2018)
Patrick Gilmore (1829-1892) arr. Andrew Balent
The story of When Johnny Comes Marching Home is also the story of Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore. Gilmore, an 1848 Irish immigrant to Boston, was considered by no less a musician than John Philip Sousa as the "Father of the American Band.”
Gilmore led a number of bands in the Boston area, including Patrick Gilmore's Band. At the beginning of the Civil War, in September 1861, the band enlisted as a group in the Union Army and was attached to the 24th Massachusetts Infantry. Gilmore's band served both as musicians and stretcher bearers at such horrific battles as Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Richmond. Gilmore was posted to occupied New Orleans, Louisiana in 1863 and, as Grand Master of the Union Army, ordered to reorganize the state military bands. It was at this time that he claimed to have composed the words and music to When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
(program notes from the Library of Congress website & Wikipedia.org)
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The Last Ride of the Pony Express (2004) David Shaffer b. 1953
A March 1860 ad in a California newspaper read: “Wanted. Young skinny, wiry fellows. Not over 18. Must be expert riders. Willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred.”
On April 3 1861, the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company began a bold new enterprise to provide the fastest mail delivery between the mid-east and California, by horse-back in hopes of gaining a million dollar governmental mail contract. Nicknamed the ‘Pony Express’, this new service ran day and night from April 1860 to October 1861.
Once a week from April to mid-June 1860 and twice a week from mid-June to late October 1861, 183 men were known to have ridden this dangerous and challenging route for the Pony Express. At a pay of $100 a month, these men rode 75 to 100 mile per day, changing horses every 10 to 15 miles. 400 horses were purchased to stock the Pony Express and a system of 165 stations was built along the 2,000 mile trail. The mail route took 10 days in summer and 12-16 days in winter. The record for run of the route was 7 days and 17 hours for the delivery of Lincoln’s Inaugural Address in late 1860.
With the completion of the cross country telegraph system in 1861, the Pony Express became too costly to carry communication and too dangerous to attract riders. The cost of transporting the mail in 1860 was $5.00 per 1/2 ounce (approx. $100 per 1/2 ounce in today’s costs) and on October 24, 1861, The Last Ride of the Pony Express was completed. $200,000 in debt, the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company declared bankruptcy and shut down the operation.
Although the company’s final demise was the failed to attract the million dollar governmental contract, it succeeded in improving communication between the east and west. It also proved the central route could be traveled throughout winter and supported the construction for the central route of the transcontinental railroad.
(program notes by the composer)
Field of Flags
What is the "Field of Flags” fundraising event?
On Memorial Day, Flag Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day, the Mukwonago Band students and staff will display large quantities of American flags along East Veterans Way near the Mukwonago Area School District Office/Park View Middle School.
For just $50, you can sponsor a flag that will be flown on each of the four American summer holidays. Each of the flags is 3ft by 5ft' and flown on a 7 1/2 ft white pole that is internally anchored into the ground with rebar. Attached to each pole is a tag that includes the flag's number, the name of the supporter who sponsored it, and a custom dedication to a serviceperson or other hero who has served our country. Each supporter also receives a yard sign that they can proudly display in front of their home or business.
To sponsor a flag, view the current list of supporters, or find more info, please visit our website or scan the QR code below.
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Mukwonago Bands’ 2nd Annual
7th Grade Band
Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute
Madison Castaneda
Lucy DuKatz
Erin Herrick
Jyla McKay
Lily Rittmann
Maleina Rodriguez
Grace Stull
Leah Witte Sara Zhu
Oboe
Bethany Wendt
Clarinet
Ella Berka Ben Burseth
Nicholas Casas
Lyla Derks Tyler Erbs
Marley Feiker
Rebekah Katzfey Maddie Makarewicz
Gavin Meyer
Demitri Seroogy Kira Szydel
Bass Clarinet
Bree Blazina
Anna Burke
Caiden Nelson
Alto Sax
Demi Gountis Brooke Hanson Thomas Hinterlong Emily Lange
Blake Plestina Nic Riedel Eli Roeder
Brody Rogosienski Jason Romano Alex Tamm Mitchell Whitens
Bari Saxophone
Keegan Norder
Josie Philaja
Trumpet Sean Bowen Nick Fox
Caleb Herrell Tate Hurley Dane Kiselicka
Justice Kupser
Chayton Porter Emily Simons Luke Skomal Jesse Sobczak
Caden Staufenbeil Reyna Sullivan
Horn
Rigel Braun
Violet Sadowski
Emma Wendt
Trombone
Kayli Abbott
Braden Kropp
Evelyn Szaukellis
Olivia Tomashaski Madeleine Vanness
Euphonium
River Radtke
Gavin Slatten
Jaxson Vick Tuba Noah Woolley
Percussion
Aidan Dietrich Jack Gilbert
LilyAnn Jacobs
Erin Johnson
Connor Kokott
David Leichtnam
Alex Madden
Ilaria Nuccio
Aaiden Ofarrill
Wynn Orloff Pablo Soto
8th Grade Band
Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.
Flute
Beverly DeGaro
Jenna Keeling
Ben Lohman
Kelsey McFadyen
Madysen Miresse
Libby Poser
Emily Salnajs
Maxwell Schultz
Natalie Schwichtenberg Makayla Sieradzki
Oboe
Rayna Jellish Natalie Kohlmann
Clarinet
Zack Graul
Riley Jeske
Abbey Lochowicz
Ben Peterson Maya Rodriguez
Bass Clarinet
Bailie Dahl
Ethan Henken
Alto Sax
Darryn Bednarek
Colton Hoff Colton Katzfey Anna Smage Myra Verburgt
Tenor Saxophone
Ashley Ruenzel
Brenna Smith
Trumpet
Jacob Anderson Ethan Cochenet
Garrett Galbraith Noah Huebner Adam Kapp
Camden Phillips Stephan Roeder Karson Rudolph Eli Smith
Angel Vick Katharine Wilhelm Horn
Emily Brandt
Dane Hurley
Trombone
Rylie Culver
Ben Jones
Jaden Kaiser
Christian Krawchyk
Colin Meredith
Cameron Perdreau
Gage Rudolph Cooper Struve Parker Zehe
Euphonium
Kylie Madden
Tuba
Nolan Forster Jacob Stark Percussion
Jack Berish
Noah Brademuehl
Thomas Bruce Evan Callies
Whitaker Carmichael
Willow Conner Toby Krull
Mallie Sullivan
Virginia Szpak
Caleb Verheyen Brianna Wall
Upcoming Band Events
Date Time Event Location
May 17 7:00pm
MHS Orchestras w/ MHS Wind Ensemble
May 20 7:00pm
MHS/PVMS Jazz “Snacks & Jams”
May 24 7:30pm
Encore! MHS Music Awards
May 30 All Day
Greenwald PAC
MHS Commons
MHS West Gym
Field Of Flags Display East Veterans Way
May 30 9:30am Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony Mukwonago Community Library
June 7 7:00pm Mukwonago Percussion Recital Night
June 14 All Day
MHS Band Room
Field Of Flags Display East Veterans Way
June 19 TBA Summerfeste Parade Mukwonago
June 26 TBA Kettle Moraine Days Parade Eagle, WI
July 4 All Day
Field Of Flags Display East Veterans Way
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
Luke Spielman, PVMS Principal
Lee Libecki, PVMS Associate Principal Holly Bodish, PVMS Dean of Students
Emma Angoli, MHS Band Director
Rick Schadt, Percussion Consultant
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