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elcome to the third annual Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a festival that organizers and the community at large offer as an annual event in Owatonna. We are glad that you have joined all of us in the Owatonna community to celebrate what is quickly becoming a tradition of excellence in marching competition. To student musicians, their families, supporters and fans, welcome to Owatonna. We share in the pride and excitement of each performance and wish all competing bands the very best. Please take time to visit our Owatonna businesses. It is their pleasure to serve you. And while you are here, enjoy the many sights and sounds that Owatonna has to offer. We know that once you have visited our community, you will want to return here. On behalf of the citizens of our community, we welcome you, hope that you enjoy the Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival and your stay in Owatonna, and invite you back any time. For more information about the festival, visit: http://owatonnabandfestival.com.

Festival mission and purpose

Music enriches and enhances all of our lives. Marching Band helps students build character, learn self discipline and learn how to formulate and achieve goals. Harry Wenger was instrumental in teaching this art to thousands of students in Owatonna. His namesake company Wenger is widely recognized by musicians worldwide as a premier provider of high quality and innovative musical products. This festival is designed to provide opportunities to showcase these young band members hard work in a competitive format as well as showcasing the many beautiful assets of the Owatonna community. At the same time the festival pays homage to the vision and work of Harry Wenger and the continued focus on musical excellence that is the Wenger Foundation today. Owatonna is proud to be the home of the man and the company.

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Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival Table of Contents Welcome letter: City of Owatonna ................................. 3 Welcome letter: Owatonna Chamber .............................4 What the judges are looking for...................................... 5 Judges’ biographies/assignments .................................... 6 Score sheet ......................................................................... 8 Classes/performance order.............................................. 9 NRHEG Panther Marching Band ................................. 10 Maple Grove Marching Crimson .................................. 12 Henry Sibley Marching Band ........................................ 14 KMS Marching Saints .................................................... 16 Harry Wenger: Owatonna’s ‘Music Man’ ..................... 17 Festival awards ................................................................ 20 OHS Marching Band 2012 competition schedule ...... 20 Festival sponsors ............................................................. 21

St. Peter Marching Saints ............................................... 22 Parade Marshal John Holland ....................................... 24 Milaca High School Marching Wolves......................... 26 Osseo Senior High Marching Band .............................. 28 OHS Marching Band: Taking it to the streets ............. 29 728 Cadets Marching Band........................................... 34 Mankato “77” Lancers .................................................... 36 Alexandria Marching Band ...........................................38 Waconia High School Marching Band......................... 40 Festival committee .......................................................... 43 Patriots Marching Band ................................................. 45 Owatonna High School Marching Band ..................... 46 Results from last year’s festival ...................................... 47 Parade map ..................................................................... 48

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Hello everyone,

The great City of Owatonna is happy to welcome everyone to the third annual Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival. We are excited to be hosting such a great event within our community and look forward to the festival remaining a tradition for years to come. While you are in our great city, we hope that you will feel welcome and have time to enjoy our community. We have a variety of parks and trails you can enjoy either picnicking or just walking for exercise. Don’t miss the opportunity to stop in our downtown area to visit our great stores and possibly stop into Costas’ Candies to enjoy their great homemade candy. We offer a variety of attractions. We are the home of Cabela’s, so don’t miss an opportunity to see all their great displays and maybe you’ll find something to take home. Owatonna was the site of a children’s orphanage which became a State School and now houses our City Administration Offices; the orphanage has been restored and provides a great opportunity for families to see what it was like back in the ’40s. There is also a Village of Yesteryear located at the Steele County Fair Grounds which provides a look into the past. Also, if the band members want to cool off, we have a new state of the art aquatic center which provides great outdoor water entertainment. Again, thank you for participating in the third annual Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival. We hope you enjoy your time in Owatonna and will come back again.

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Harry Wenger Band Festival participants and spectators, On behalf of the Owatonna area businesses, it is my pleasure to say “welcome to our community.” This third annual band festival event continues to be a tradition that we believe will extend decades in Owatonna. The festival is named after Harry Wenger, founder of Wenger Corporation. Harry Wenger was a music teacher before launching the world’s largest music school equipment manufacturing operation. Now Wenger products are used by musicians around the world and are still designed and built here in Owatonna. In addition to Wenger, Owatonna boasts more than 40 industries that manufacture products shipped around the globe. This is where Josten’s corner jewelry store grew into a Fortune 500 ring company; where a small company named Viracon grew to provide architectural glass to the Pentagon, World Trade Centers and the new Freedom Towers; and where a farm implement dealer helped create a $5 billion business insurance company called Federated Insurance Companies. Owatonna is a thriving regional center, consistently ranking among the most livable small towns in the country according to Money Magazine, American City Business Journals, and Demographics Daily. A vibrant downtown business district, outstanding health care including a brand new SS1M hospital, more than 700 acres of parks and trails, and two championship golf courses, Owatonna has amenities that rival those in cities many times its size. Thank you for coming to Owatonna. We hope you enjoy the Harry Wenger Band festival and we look forward to seeing you as a visitor again.

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What are the judges looking for? When watching marching band parade competitions have you ever wondered how the judges come to their conclusions in ranking and evaluating the bands? Here is some helpful information that should give you important insight on this difficult task. A panel of six judges evaluate specifically assigned areas (or captions). Each of these captions are divided into specific criteria that the judge will be evaluating. Their respective assignments are just a portion of the total score of 100 possible points. The judges evaluate the entire show from beginning to end, using both a tape recorder and judging sheet to record their comments. These are given to the bands after the competition.

General Effect Music — 20 points This judge is located on the judges platform and takes a broad approach to the performance from a musical perspective. In addition to evaluating the overall musical quality of the presentation and the repertoire itself, the judge must consider the overall effectiveness of the entire show. All aspects of the show must combine to create a unified production with the music as the basis.

Music Performance — 20 points This judge is located on the street and will evaluate the technical accuracy of the musical performance. Individuals as well as the woodwind, brass and percussion sections will be judged on balance and blend, consistency of tone and pitch, technical precision and musicality of performance.

Visual General Effect — 20 points This judge is located on the judges platform and takes a broad approach to the performance from a visual perspective. They are

looking for how well did the band “sell” their show to the audience. Emphasis is placed on the marching drill itself in terms of its execution and effectiveness in creating visual interest and in highlighting the musical presentation. Other considerations include visual creativity, demand, coordination of all visual elements with the music and overall professionalism and intensity of the group.

Visual Performance — 20 points

This judge is located on the street and evaluates the technical proficiency of the individual marchers in the entire ensemble. Judging aspects include marching accuracy, posture, poise and definition of a uniform marching style within the group. Also included are spatial control, equipment technique, artistic expression and visual cohesion with the musical performance. The score is based on overall marching excellence with consideration of the demand, construction and content of the marching drill.

Color Guard — 10 points

This judge is located on the judges platform and will focus exclusively on the color guard unit in all its parts. They are looking for uniformity in movement and equipment technique as well as emotional portrayal of the mood and music. Key is the ability to show a broad range of visual work that compliments the overall presentation and does not distract from the musical performance.

Percussion — 10 points This judge is located on the street and will focus exclusively on all members of the percussion section. They are looking for uniformity in stick control and technique, rhythmic accuracy, dynamic contribution that augments the overall musical presentation, tone and pitch, balance and blend within the section as well as the entire musical ensemble.

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Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival Judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; biographies and assignments Tom Haugen

Tom Haugen, Decorah, Iowa, is the founder and head of Tri-State Judging Association that services parade and field show competitions throughout the Midwest. He is presently a supervisor of music education students for Luther College in Decorah. Prior to his position at Luther, he was a high school band director for 37 years in Minnesota and Iowa.

Richard Dufault

Butch Dufault, Waseca, Minnesota, was a high school band director in Minnesota for 30 years teaching in Jeffers (3), Sherburn (8) and Waseca (19). His Waseca bands were noted for their excellence in all areas of instrumental music. Dufault co-founded the Waseca Marching Classic and is in high demand as a judge, clinician and All-State adjudicator.

Lane Powell

Lane Powell is the Director of Bands at Fillmore Central Schools in the Harmony, Preston, and Fountain, Minnesota area. He is in his 19th year of teaching and has taught public school instrumental music in Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota. Bands under his direction have earned consistent superior ratings in the areas of jazz, concert, marching, and small group performances. Mr. Powell is an active adjudicator, performer, clinician, and composer.

Jon Mattheis

Jon Mattheis is in his 14th year teaching music. He is currently music director at Southwest Minnesota Christian High School in Edgerton, Minnesota, where he directs two concert bands and four choirs. Groups under his direction have consistently earned superior ratings at numerous contests.

Barry Peterson

Barry Peterson is in his 24th year of teaching instrumental music. He presently teaches at Black Hawk Middle School in Eagan, Minnesota and Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He continues to be in demand as a clinician, performer, adjudicator, and composer/arranger in the field of percussion.

Ken Martinson

Ken Martinson is from Nashville, Tennessee, and in the past 30 years he has been involved with literally every facet of the marching activity- -performer, instructor, event manager and judge. He marched with the Sky Ryders Drum & Bugle Corps and serves on the board of directors of Music City Drum & Bugle Corps. In 1996 he founded the popular website Marching.com which has become an authoritative source for marching-related events, links, resources, news and photos. You can view the site at www.marching.com.

Caption assignments for the Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival 2012 Tom Haugen, Head Judge Marching Execution

Richard Dufault

Music General Effect

Lane Powell

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Jon Mattheis Music Execution

Barry Peterson Percussion

Ken Martinson

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Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival Score Sheet CLASS A

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NRHEG Panther Marching Band

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Maple Grove Marching Crimson

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Henry Sibley Marching Band

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KMS Marching Saints _____________

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Milaca High School Marching Wolves

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Caption Awards A AA AAA Best Color Guard

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Best Drumline

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Best Hornline

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Best Drum Majors

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Best Marching & Maneuvering

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Overall Awards

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Classes and performance order

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NRHEG Panther Marching Band School: New Richland Hartland Ellendale Geneva High School Class: A Director: Tim Siewert Staﬀ: Percussion, Adrian Barnett, Tyler Johannsen; Color Guard, Amber Roeker, Jill Kalis. Visual, Hilary Engel, Emily Light. Woodwinds: 18 Brass: 14 Color Guard: 8 Percussion: 9 Frontline/Banner: 5 Drum Majors: Erin Larson & Hannah Light Parade selection: “New World Symphony”

Coming from the 4 small towns of New Richland, Hartland, Ellendale & Geneva, the NRHEG Panther Marching Band has a long tradition of success, competing in 8 to 10 parades throughout southern Minnesota each summer, finishing at the top of class in nearly every competition. The marching band also travels out of state every other year. Recent trips have included San Antonio, Jacksonville, St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans, and Orlando. For the first time in nearly 20 years the marching band is wearing new uniforms and very excited about it. The Panther Marching Band is thrilled to be here and would like to thank you, the fans, for your loyalty and support. Performing the classic New World Symphony by Antonin Dvorak and led by drum majors Erin Larson and Hannah Light, please welcome the NRHEG Panther Marching Band!

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Maple Grove Marching Crimson School: Maple Grove High school Class: A Director: Joe DeLisi Staﬀ: Owen Tucker, Woodwind Caption Head/ Asst. Director; Matt Kusche, Brass Caption Head/Asst. Director; Alex Higano, Drumline; Kelly Nellis, Color Guard; Syressa Lewis, Color Guard. Woodwinds: 5 Brass: 12 Color Guard: 6 Percussion: 6 Frontline/Banner: 4 Drum Majors: Dan Nellis, Andrea Ranzau Parade selection: “Kaleidoscope”

Since 1997 The Maple Grove Marching Crimson, of Maple Grove Minnesota, has been the most exciting and visible group that Maple Grove Senior High offers. Consisting of motivated musicians in grades 8-12 who are enrolled inband, choir, or orchestra the Maple Grove Marching Crimson has traveled to places all across North America! We’ve performed on the steps of our nation’s capitol, at the foot the stunning Rocky ountains in Colorado, on center stage at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and on international television at the Calgary Stampede Parade in Canada, among many other fascinating places. Membership in this extraordinary performance ensemble offers incredible summer sights, sounds, and life experiences! The organization prides itself on a tradition of providing high quality musical and visual performance for outdoor summer audiences! Enjoy our 2012 production: Kaleidoscope!

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Henry Sibley Marching Band Schools: Henry Sibley High School, Friendly Hills Middle School and Heritage Middle School, St Joseph Class: A Director: John Povolny Staﬀ: Matthew Kettlehut, drumline, composition; Micheal Reed, drumline, drill, visuals; Danielle Johnson, guard. Woodwinds: 15 Number of Brass: 8 Number of Color Guard: 5 Number of Percussion: 8 Frontline/Banner: 5 Drum Majors: Michael Post and Chance Brost Parade selections: “Brave New World,” selections from Dvorak’s “NewWorld Symphony.” The Henry Sibley Marching Band travels around the country, each year going to a different region. The band has earned numerous awards and recognition for its outstanding performances at local and national parades, including the National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C., the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, MI, the Greeley Independence Parade in Greeley, CO, and the Bristol, Rhode

Island 4th of July parade. The Band has also marched in the Calgary Stampede Parade, the nation’s first Independence Day Parade in Gatlinburg, TN, the Salute 2 America Parade in Atlanta, GA, the VP Fair Parade in St. Louis, MO, and numerous times at the Magic Kingdom at Disneyworld in Orlando, FL. The Band is made up of students who have completed 7th grade through 12th grade. Rehearsals begin in April and the season concludes in mid July. The band has earned first place at numerous competitive parades, including: Class Champion in the Vikingland Band Festival Parade in Alexandria, Minn.; Grand Champion in the Rochesterfest Parade in Rochester, Minn.; First Place, Best Drum Majors, and People’s Choice Awards in New Richmond, Wis.; Best Drum Majors in the St. Louis VP Parade, and many, many others. The Henry Sibley Marching Band is directed by John Povolny and led on the street by Drum Majors Michael Post and Chance Brost. The title of this year’s show is “Brave New World” as the Henry Sibley Marching program begins a new chapter in their history. The show and drill is written by drumline instructors Matt Kettelhut and Mike Reed. The Colorguard instructor is Danielle Johnson.

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KMS Marching Saints Director: Pam Diem Class: A Staﬀ: Color Guard instructor, Gretchen Hauge; Honor Guard Instructor, Britta Diem; Color Guard Choreography, Leon Sieve; Guard Captain, Megan Holt and Kelly Holt. Number of Members: 75 Drum Major: Kyle Baker Parade Selection: “Maleguena” and “New World Symphony” The KMS Marching Saints represent the towns of Kerkhoven, Murdock, and Sunburg in West Central Minnesota. KMS High School is located approximately 15 miles west of Willmar. KMS High School enrolls 185 students in grades 9-12, (235 in 7-12). The K-6 graders attend KMS Elementary School in Murdock. Currently there is also is a Barnhage Pre-School (based on Norwegian culture) in Sunburg. The KMS Marching Saints have been enjoying consistent growth and success over the past 15 years. They perform throughout the state of Minnesota each summer and have traveled to Colorado, Washington DC, Michigan, Calgary, Albert,

Canada, Chicago, New York and Boston areas in recent years. Last summer the Marching Saints had a successful summer placing 1st in Owatonna, Zumbrota, Winona, Milaca, Sauk Rapids and Alexandria, and they placed 2nd in Benson where they received the “People’s Choice” award. They also received several “Best Winds”, “Outstanding Percussion”, and “Outstanding Color Guard” awards as well! This year the KMS Marching Saints plan to travel to Benson, Milaca, Owatonna, Zumbrota, Winona, Willmar and Alexandria. The Marching Saints are playing Spanish-inspired music: “Maleguena” and “New World Symphony”. Together these numbers combine into their show titled “Caliente” which is Spanish for HOT! The KMS Marching Saints have a very strong and active music booster group. They are responsible for our fundraising which includes: frozen food, candy, and a raﬄe each year. They also assist at concerts and with our entire music department including marching band!! Our Booster President is Courtney Walsh.

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Owatonna’s ‘Music Man’ Band festival honors the legacy of Harry Wenger

he first-ever Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival was held on June 19, 2010. It was then — and remains still — a fitting tribute to one of Owatonna’s leading businessmen, whose lifelong relationship with music started as a passion which became his livelihood and ultimately spurred the creation of a multi-million dollar corporation with a global presence. However, Harry is not simply remembered as a business mogul, but “The Music Man” — a hard-working innovator with a wide practical streak and a soft heart. He is perhaps best described by a telling line in a tract written for his memorial service in 1992. “Harry had square, efficient, expressive hands — hands that could direct a symphony, devise an intricate mechanism, clean fish, skin a deer, pat a child on the head or caress a loved one,” it reads. Harry followed a winding path to Owatonna, the town where he would leave an indelible mark. Harry Wenger was born on Oct. 5, 1906, near Wayland, Iowa — a small town in the state’s southeastern corner. His parents were SwissGerman Mennonites — farmers who ultimately raised nine children. Harry was the middle child. Hard work and long hours defined Harry’s life from the very beginning. He and his siblings adhered to a strict routine during the week working the family farm — milking cows, shocking grain, tilling the fields and collecting eggs. “They were very resourceful. They made everything they needed,” said Harry’s granddaughter, Wendy Wenger Dankey. “I think that helped him with his business later on. He was very creative.” The family took a break on Sunday to attend the Mennonite Community Church. After the service, the children had a precious window of free time, but even then Harry used those hours productively. He fished in Crooked Creek or hunted squirrels, collecting their pelts and selling them for spending money. Harry attended a country school until eighth grade. Most Mennonite boys did not get further than that, but Harry’s parents allowed their children to go to high school if they agreed to keep up with their farm work. Harry bloomed in high school. He discovered his calling after sharing a cornet with his brother in the band. He was soon the lead tenor in the school’s operetta. The family encouraged Harry’s interest in music and bought a piano. In the evenings, the family sang hymns together. Before long, Harry was asked to lead the choir at church. According to Mennonite tradition, Harry stayed on the family farm until he was 21 years old. After he came of age, he left home with $80 earned from a fall of shocking corn. He used the money to

enroll at the Teacher’s College in Cedar Falls, Iowa — now known as the University of Northern Iowa. He paid for room and board with blood, sweat and tears. At his rooming house he kept the furnace hot, shoveled sidewalks during winter and even tore down a barn — board by board, nail by nail. After graduation, Harry landed a job teaching music in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, thanks to a well-placed neighbor who appreciated Harry’s efforts to rid the neighborhood of the old barn, which was apparently quite an eyesore. That simple twist of fate led Harry to his future wife, Ruth McCorkle, a fellow music lover and cornet player. The two played together in the local brass ensemble and it was the start of a lifelong duet. The two married three years later. Meanwhile, the Great Depression lay hard on the U.S. Harry and Ruth muddled through with a succession of teaching jobs in Iowa’s small towns. In spite of widespread economic strain, Harry earned a degree in Iowa City all the while holding a full-time job teaching music. In 1936, Harry and Ruth made their way to Owatonna, where he took over the school’s music department. Students flourished under his instruction, and in the early 1940s, the band, choir and orchestra all won first place titles in national competitions. Harry was also integral in the creation of the Owatonna Carolers, a distinctive choir that regales the town with holiday tunes to this day. During this time, he began tinkering in the basement of his house on Mitchell Street, trying to create a better conducting baton or music stand. “At first, I don’t think he had any idea that he was developing a product line. He just did it because he was fulfilling a need he saw,” Wenger Dankey said.

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In 1946, he created and patented a special chair to help children balance the unwieldy sousaphone. In the latest product catalogue, Wenger Corporation lists the “Tuba Tamer,” a device that pays homage to Harry’s first widely marketed invention. That same year, he officially formed the Wenger Company. Ironically, Harry found himself back in a barn: His first factory operated out of a horse barn, which cost $2 of rent each month. In 1953, he resigned from teaching to take up manufacturing fulltime. Employees remember Harry as a diligent and personable boss who made a point of touring the factory floor at least once a week to talk to each and every worker. By 1967, the company was bursting out of their small Press file photo quarters. That year, Wenger ComA group of men load-test a stage designed and built by the Wenger Corporapany moved to its current location in Owatonna’s Industrial Park. tion in Owatonna in 1950, just four years after Harry Wenger officially formed Between 1967 and 1998, the company expanded six times. the company. At the time, Wenger was still teaching music in the Owatonna In 1970, Harry passed the torch to his son Jerry, who ran the company until his retirement in 1992. During that time, the school district. company’s sales grew ten-fold — from $3 million in 1971 to more Harry died in 1992 at the age of 85, after a series of brain seizures. than $30 million on the eve of Jerry’s retirement. Though he died 19 years ago, Harry is far from forgotten. The secThe story of his company’s rise is impressive, but those who knew ond annual marching band festival — a festival that organizers believe Harry stress that his warm nature is his real legacy. will continue for years to come — testifies “Everyone thought that he was to his enduring influence in town. their best friend,” said Wenger When the festival board first formed, Dankey. The story of the rise of Harry Wenger’s they had only a generic name for the His generosity of spirit never company is impressive, but those who knew event — Marching Band Festival. As went on vacation. Wenger Daneverything evolved, the true moniker key told a brief anecdote about a him stress that it was Harry Wenger’s warm became obvious. spontaneous act of charity that nature that is his real legacy. “We were looking for funding and occurred during a trip to the we thought it was a perfect fit to put a Bahamas. proposal together for the Wenger Foun“He found out that they dation,” said Kim Cosens, festival director. “We talked to them about didn’t have a band, so he went back and bought and refurbished used sponsoring us and they approved it around Christmas time (2009). It instruments for them,” Wenger Dankey said. “They just thought that was an honor to be able to put his name on the festival.” was the greatest thing and when he went back they played a concert for him. He just loved it.”

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These awards will be given overall, regardless of classes: • People’s Choice Award (secret observers throughout the day). • Grand Champion (highest overall score) also receives an additional $500. * For bands continuing on to Waconia tonight you will have a chance at the Owat-onia Grand Champion of the day traveling trophy. Winner is the highest combined point total from the two festivals. Your band will be listed as that year’s winner with an engraved plate and you keep the trophy in your trophy cabinet all year. You will return the trophy each year for the festival in Waconia to be awarded to the winner that year. IF your band wins the trophy 3 years in a row you will keep the trophy and we will make a new one to give away for the next year’s winner.

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St. Peter Marching Saints School: St. Peter High School Class: AA Director: Dave Haugh StaďŹ&#x20AC;: Adrian Barnett and John Mayer, drum line; Michel Haugh, color guard; Dave Haugh, drill designer; Katie Walker, music arranger, visual techs. Woodwinds: 25 Brass: 18 Color Guard: 8 Percussion: 14 Frontline/Banner: 4 Total members:

Drum Majors: Christian Braunger, Caulen Lusty Parade selection: Estancia The Saints Marching Band is excited to perform Jay Dawsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Estancia for you in 2012. The band is now in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third year of competitive marching, entering into a half-dozen competitions each summer, along with another half dozen other parades and performances. In 2010 the band marched in at the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, as well as the national televised Big Balloon parade there. This year the band traveled to St. Louis. In 2011 the band placed in the top 3 of every competition it entered, including their final appearance at the Minnesota State Fair.

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While this year’s Grand Marshal opted to spend much of his retirement after 30 years directing bands at schools and in the community, the Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival will bring John Holland...

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ohn Holland has two very different favorite activities. Holland loves music and, for most of his life, has stood in front of or been a part of booming bands. But Holland also loves to fish and has spent many days hoping for bite on a quiet lake. Since retiring from the Owatonna school district’s music department in 1998, Holland has often picked the silence of a stream over musical notes. In fact, Holland even loaned his piano to his son Matthew, so he can teach music to John’s grandchildren.

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John Holland is this year’s Grand Marshal of the Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival. (Derek Sullivan/People’s Press)

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Holland said the highlight of the school year was the final conHolland will set down his fishing pole for the day on June 16, cert, when a year’s worth of hard work is put on display. when he will be the grand marshal of the third annual Harry “You get a lot of satisfaction, especially with the seniors. They Wenger Marching Band Festival. get to play one last concert before they go on and start their lives. Holland was chosen as grand marshal because he worked for the You can feel the excitement,” he said. “With elementary kids, when Owatonna school district for 30 years and also led the Owatonna the year finishes, you feel great because you know they have finCommunity Band for 20 years. When Holland left the Goodhue ished a step and they will be going on to bigger and better things school district in 1969 to come to Steele County, he knew Owa- next year.” tonna had a long and vibrant musical tradition. Fifteen years into his retirement, Holland still misses teaching “I knew it was a musical town and artistic community,” he said. music to promising young musicians. So when a friend mentioned a “I miss working with the kids,” job opening, Holland knew he had he said. “A lot of time when someto apply. one leaves, they will say they miss “I never anticipated doing this. It’s a “For years, Owatonna was a working with the people. The peowonderful honor and I’m very happy to hidden gem. It was close to the ple are nice, and we had a great be able to do it.” Twin Cities, close to medical fastaff all over, but working with the cilities at Rochester, Mankato, the kids and seeing them have that ‘ah— John Holland, this year’s Harry Wenger Marching colleges, Austin and Albert Lea. ha’ moment when they discover Band Festival Grand Marshal You could commute to any one of they can do this, that’s what I miss.” those places. It was a quiet, artsy Holland said he was surprised place. It still is, actually.” to be named grand marshal of the While in Owatonna, Holland worked at every school in the dis- marching band festival. He and his wife, Audrey, are excited to be trict. He would spend one day at Owatonna High School, then the part of the festivities. next day at Washington Elementary School and then the following “The bands that are invited are all known as very good high day at Owatonna Junior High School. Working with everyone school marching bands throughout the state of Minnesota,” he from 11-year-old music rookies to 18-year-old award-winning said. “I think it’s a good deal. All of the bands come to you. They musicians, Holland enjoyed the variety of his lessons. are bringing people to where the bands are, instead of setting up “It’s night and day. But you do see progress and you expect to the bands all over the place. It’s a fun day. see progress at every level. It’s like learning to do anything else “I never anticipated doing this. It’s a wonderful honor and I’m — it’s about improving your skill and going on to the next level. very happy to be able to do it for them.” “By the time you get done playing ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Twelve bands will participate in the festival. Awards will be Star’ in fifth grade, you are doing a lot of very technical things at given in three categories: A, AA and AAA, according to school the high school level. It’s a just a progression of improvement.” enrollment, band size and experience level. Additional awards Holland grew up in a musical family. His grandmother taught given to a school in each class include Best Drum Major, Best piano lessons and his grandfather played in the Slayton Commu- Wind Section, Best Percussion Section, Best Color Guard, Best nity Band. Growing up, Holland joined several community bands Marching and Maneuvering as well as the overall People’s Choice in New Ulm. When he started college at Mankato State University, Award and Grand Champion Band. he knew he wanted to teach music. “It was something I really enjoyed doing,” he said. Derek Sullivan can be reached at 444-2372.

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Milaca High School Marching Wolves School: Milaca High School Class: AA Director: Andrew Nelson Brass: 35 Woodwind: 32 Drumline: 17 Colorguard: 15 Honorguard: 5 Drum Majors: Allison Lerud, Sophie Bauer, Reice Golden Parade Selection: American Barndance The Milaca High School Marching Wolves present their

summer 2012 production entitled “American Visions.” This year’s show features the music of Richard Saucedo and his composition “American Barndance.” The music has a “western flair” and is packed with time signature and dynamic variety. Some “fascinating footwork” is required during our performance this year…we hope you enjoy it. The Milaca High School Marching Wolves are led by drum majors Allison Lerud, Sophie Bauer and Reice Golden. The guard commanders are Ashlyn Kreifels and Ashley Salgren. Colorguard Instructors are Chris Nelson and Karin McCann. The drumline instructor is Anthony Peterson. The Marching Wolves are under the direction of Andrew Nelson.

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Osseo Senior High Marching Band Director: Steve Boulka Class: AA Assistant Director: John Devine Drum Major: Nick Zahler Color Guard Instructors: Zoe Kulick Norrgard and Stephanie Peterson Music and Visual StaďŹ&#x20AC;: John Linley and Denise Victoria Parade Selection: Incantation Total members: 61 Woodwinds: 19 Brass: 11 Bass Guitars: 1 Color Guard: 20

Percussion: 7 Frontline/Banner: 2 The Osseo Marching Band is part of a comprehensive music program which includes two concert bands, percussion class, four choirs, two orchestras, two jazz bands, pep band and many other performing ensembles. The Marching Band rehearses two nights a week in the evening starting in March. 2012 marching appearances: Sartel, Champlin, Mason City Iowa, Brooklyn Park, Milaca, Owatonna, The Osseo Marching Band Festival, Alexandria, Aquatennial, Maple Grove and The Osseo Lions Roar Parade.

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728 Cadets Marching Band Schools: Rogers, Elk River, Zimmerman Class: AA Director: Tom Gallus Staﬀ: Tom Gallus, head director; Stephen Johnson, musical director; John Miesner, visual director: Sarah Gallus, colorguard director; Ann Schwalbe, colorguard assistant; Dave Biegler, drumline director; Matthew Mann, drumline assistant; Nick Kvalhiem, intern assistant woodwinds; Aundria Spiedel, intern assistant brass; Tom Gallus and John Miesner, visual arrangements; Stephen Johnson, musical arrangements; Tom Gallus, drumline arrangements. Total Members: 90 Woodwinds: 24 Brass: 22 Color Guard: 20 Percussion: 15 Frontline/Banner: 6 Drum Majors: Loren Farkas, Willa Samuelson Parade Selections: Chisels and Stone, Catacombs, Pagan Dance, the Great Fire The students, staff and dedicated volunteers of the 728 Cadets Marching Band proudly represent the three high

schools in the Elk River Area School District including the Rogers High School, Zimmerman High School and Elk River High School. The comprehensive music program in this district includes 3 wind ensemble, 3 concert bands, 2 ninth grade bands, 8 Jazz bands, a district wide marching winter percussion ensemble and 3 pep bands. In the summer of 2011, the 728 Cadets marched in 9 competitive parades, bringing home 18 awards and accolades. Entering into only their 5th year of competition, the 728 Cadets are known as one of Minnesota’s top performing summer marching bands, delighting crowds with unique and original shows that challenge the performers and thrill the audience. The 728 Cadets Marching Band is Directed by Tom Gallus. Joining him on staff are Musical Director Stephen Johnson, and Visual Director John Meissner, with help from Aundria Spiedel and Nick Kvalheim. Color Guard is directed by Sarah Gallus and Anne Schwalbe. The Drumline is directed by David Biegler and Mathew Mann. In the summer of 2012, you will expect to see new and exciting things from this young organization as they raise the bar for the marching band scene in Minnesota. The 728 Cadets are proud to give you their 2012 production, “Tribal.”

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Mankato Area 77 Lancers Director: Michael Hench, Brady Krusemark Class: AAA StaďŹ&#x20AC;: Louie Delatorre, drum line; Paulette Adams, color guard; Pat Kunkle, woodwinds; Shane Macklin, drill designer; Jeremy Hegg, music arranger; Jenean Williams, visual techs Number of Woodwinds: 22 Number of Brass: 22 Number of Color Guard: 15 Number of Percussion: 18 Number of Frontline/Banner: 5 Drum Majors: Hannah Oberle, Summer Boettcher Woodwinds: 25 Brass: 25 Color Guard: 15

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Alexandria Marching Band Director: Todd Blaser Class: AAA Assistant Director: Greg DeGier Staﬀ: Greg DeGier, assistant director; Jeremy Schreifels, drill/movement; Brent Fassett, drumline; Scott Fassett, assistant drumline; Susan Snorek, colorguard; Rhonda Blaser, assistant colorguard; Dan Watkins, honor guard Drum Majors: Meghan Hartokolis, Serena Stoeck, and Erin Ann Scheuler The Alexandria Marching Band has been a competitive arching unit since the early 1980’s. The band marches extensively in the state of Minnesota during June and July, and takes a major trip every other year. Last summer the band

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Waconia High School Marching Band School: Waconia High School Class: AAA Directors: John Pohland, Megan Palmer Associate Director: Phil Snyder StaďŹ&#x20AC;: Scott Palmer, Joe Asleson, Craig Myers, and Joe Jaeger, drum line; Molly Norton, Jefferey Peterson, Emily Hanson, color guard; Ben Harloff, music arranger Woodwinds: 50 Brass: 35 Color Guard: 20 Percussion: 15 Frontline/Banner: 4 Drum Majors: Carl Mathwig, Noelle Russell, Amy Parkinson, Grace Watson Parade Selections: Metroplex, Heart of the City, New York State of Mind, Empire State of Mind The Waconia High School Marching Band has a tradition of 40 years of excellence in the marching arts. The success of the Waconia High School Marching Band is a group effort involving staff, administration, school board members, parents and band members. The band represents the communities of New Germany, St. Bonifacius and Waconia and is located 20 miles southwest of the Minneapolis/St. Paul

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Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival Committee Festival Director Kim Cosens

Fundraising and Patron Event Coordinator Ann Miller

Marketing Coordinator Stacy Hanson

Food and Beverage Coordinator Leslea Partridge

Board Treasurer, Equipment Coordinator David Allard

Volunteers Coordinator Michele Rysavy

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City Coordinator Kris Busse

Board Secretary, Volunteers Assistant Brian Rysavy

Public Relations Coordinator Todd Hale

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Communications Coordinator, Assistant to Director Christy Tryhus

Promotions Coordinator Lisa Havelka

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Patriots Marching Band

Schools: St. Anthony Village High School and Spring Lake Park High School Class: AAA Director: Chris Ravndal, Executive Director & Music/Brass Staﬀ: Andy Erickson, Music/Woodwinds; Brian Lukkasson, Marching; Dan Wenkel, Drumline; Corey Ledin, Guard Instructor Woodwinds: 50 Brass: 55 Color Guard: 16 Percussion: 23 Frontline/Banner: 3 Drum Majors: David Busacker, Drum Major; Ian Niewald, Band Commander; Michele Heggerston, Guard Commander Parade Selections: Rhapsody in Red, White, & Blue The Patriots Marching Band is a cooperative venture between the Band Programs of St. Anthony Village and Spring Lake Park High Schools. The band is annually 120150 students strong. After 6 to 8 in-state parades each June,

the Patriots annually march in major parades across North America and have won the majority of competitive parades they have entered (that history is detailed below). They have also performed on-field for the Colorado Rockies (July 4th, 2005), the Seattle Mariners (July 5, 2010), and annually for the Minnesota Twins since in 2009. The Patriots’ performance revolves around traditional precision marching and two pieces: “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and a George Gershwin-flavored medley of “Americana” tunes by award-winning composer Carl Holmquist which tips its cap to the Patriots Medley of the band’s early years. Five directors from the two schools comprise the Patriots’ staff: Brian Lukkasson (Marching), Andy Erickson (Woodwinds), Dan Wenkel (Drumline), Corey Ledin (Guard), and Executive Director Chris Ravndal (Brass). Drum Major David Busacker, Band Commander Ian Niewald, Guard Commander Michele Heggerston, and the section leaders do great work to help strengthen the performance, traditions, and social fabric of the band.

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Owatonna High School Marching Band School: Owatonna High School Director: Peter Guenther Staﬀ: Jeremy Braun, Randy Zimmerman, drum line; Jeffrey Olson, color guard; Steve Vento, Jeremy Kunkel, music arranger. Woodwinds: 30 Brass: 37 Color Guard: 14 Percussion: 14 Frontline/Banner: 6

Drum Majors: Carly Guenther, Zachary Miller, Anna Mowry Parade Selections: Slaughter on Tenth Avenue; Rhapsody in Blue; Sing, Sing, Sing The Owatonna High School Marching Band’s theme this year is BAD ‘N’ BLUE, featuring creative musical interpretations of Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein and Benny Goodman. From start to finish, the band plays a variety of jazz styles, from dirty blues to snappy bebop!

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2011 Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival CAPTION AWARDS Drum line Class A - Henry Sibley Class AA - 728 Cadets Class AAA - Mankato 77 Lancers Color Guard Class A - KMS Class AA - Milaca Class AAA - Waconia Horn Line Class A - KMS Class AA - 728 Cadets Class AAA - Waconia M&M Class A - KMS Class AA - 728 Cadets Class AAA - Waconia Drum Major Class A - KMS Class AA - Milaca Class AAA - Mankato 77 Lancers

PLACES First Class A - KMS Class AA - 728 Cadets Class AAA - Waconia Second Class A - Lake City Class AA - Milaca Class AAA - Mankato 77 Lancers Third Class A - NRHEG Class AA - Osseo Class AAA- Alexandria Fourth Class A - Henry Sibley Class AA - Winona Cotter Class AAA - Patriots

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