middle level state honors music project
In preparation for the 2017 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Project October event, the Middle Level State Honors staff met at the Wisconsin Center for Music Education in July. The meeting allowed the coordinators and staff members to meet new staff, review the staff expectations for October and prepare the communication and music mailings that were sent to the invited students in late July.
2017 Middle Level State Honors Choir
Sarah Milton, Muskego, Soprano Coach Karen Zuidema, Wausau, Alto Coach Jesse Baumgart, Abrams, Tenor Coach Jason Troxel, Muscoda, Bass Coach Zachary Holzer, Howards Grove, Accompanist
Orchestra
Over 300 talented young musicians have been invited to participate in the 2017 WSMA Middle Level State Honors ensembles. These students have the opportunity to experience an unbelievable amount of musical growth and development that affects how they think about and play music for the rest of their life. WSMA is grateful for the dedication and com- mitment of the teachers who encourage students to audition and help make this experience possible.
Conductors for the 2017 honors ensembles include Mary Land (band), Mark Boyle (choir) and Louis Bergonzi (orchestra).
Registration and rehearsals for WSMA Middle Level State Honors Band, Choir and Orchestra will be held at Waunakee Community High School on Friday, October 27 and Satur- day, October 28. The Saturday, October 28 concerts will be at 1 p.m. (band), 2 p.m. (orchestra) and 3 p.m. (choir) in the Waunakee Community High School Performing Arts Center. All concerts are open to the public and tickets may be pur- chased at the door or ordered in advance at
wsmamusic.org. A purchased ticket can be used to attend any or all of the three separate concerts that afternoon.
The 2017 WSMA Middle Level State Honors staff includes: Administrative Staff Chris Gleason, Past Chair Marcia Russel, Chair
Patricia Schlafer, Band Coordinator Michael Chapel, Choir Coordinator Ginger Marten, Orchestra Coordinator
Band
Darlayne Coughlin, Middleton, Flute Coach Terri Felton, Madison, Clarinet Coach Rebekah Mueller, Oostburg, Low Woodwind Coach Kellen Dorner, Mount Horeb, Saxophone Coach Jeff Krauklis, Holmen, Trumpet Coach Allison Jaeger, Oregon, French Horn Coach Adam Bever, Rice Lake, Trombone/Euphonium Coach Ben Jaeger, Madison, Tuba Coach Joshua Michlig, Kewaskum, Percussion Coach
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Lindsay Pytel, Kenosha, Violin I Coach Erin Barnard, Sun Prairie, Violin II Coach Robert Ignaszak, Oconomowoc, Viola Coach Rachel Knipfer, Hudson, Cello Coach Benjamin Ferris, Monona, String Bass Coach Alana Seddon, La Crosse, Woodwind Coach Griffin James, Baraboo, Brass Coach Jeff Behrens, Richland Center, Percussion Coach
Special thanks goes to the staff members who are completing their commitment to the Middle Level State Honors Project:
Band
Kellen Dorner, Saxophone Coach Jeff Krauklis, Trumpet Coach
Choir
Karen Zuidema, Alto Coach Jason Troxel, Bass Coach
Orchestra
Ginger Marten, Coordinator Lindsay Pytel, Violin I Coach Erin Barnard, Violin II Coach Griffin James, Brass Coach Jeff Behrens, Percussion Coach
Chris Gleason will be completing a successful term on the Middle Level State Honors Committee. In 2014, Chris became the project chair-elect for one year and then went on to lead the project as chair for two years. As past-chair for 2017 Middle Level State Honors, Chris will be recognized for his dedicated service to the project.
Interested in serving on the WSMA State Honors Music Project staff? Wisconsin music teachers are invited to the staff based on their outstanding musical and leadership skills. Teachers volunteer their time and talents as section coaches and also serve as chaper- ones. Best of all, honors staff members work with the most talented students in the state, observe and interact with some of the nation’s finest conductors for an extended period of time and participate in one of the most rewarding professional growth opportunities avail- able. If you are interested in serving as an honors staff member, complete the Honors Staff Application at
wsmamusic.org/state- honors-project.
September 2017
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