middle level state honors music project
2021 Middle Level State Honors Erica Ruppert, WSMA Program Director
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In preparation for the 2021 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Project October event, the Middle Level State Honors staff met at the Wisconsin Center for Music Edu- cation 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.
Over 250 young musicians have been invited to participate in the 2021 WSMA Middle Level State Honors ensembles. These students have the opportunity to
experience an unbelievable amount of musical growth and development that af- fects how they think about and play music for the rest of their life. WSMA is grate- ful for the dedication and commitment of the teachers who encourage students to audition and help make this experience possible.
Conductors for the 2021 honors ensembles include Dr. Erika Svanoe (band), Dr. Gary Packwood (choir) and Dr. Rebecca MacLeod (orchestra).
Biographies for
all conductors are available at https://
wsmamusic.org/ml-honors/conductors/.
The 2021 WSMA Middle Level Honors Staff includes: Administrative Staff
Choir
Brad Thew, Viroqua Middle School, Chair
Robert Ignaszak, Retired – Nature Hill Intermediate School (Oconomowoc), Chair Elect
Rebekah Nyenhuis, Lincoln High School (Manitowoc), Band Coordinator
Jesse Baumgart, Abrams Elementary School, Choir Coordinator Griffin James, Baraboo High School, Orchestra Coordinator
Band
Kristine Heyer, Clintonville Middle School, Flute Coach
Kristen Honore, Oak Creek East Middle School, Clarinet Coach
Lynn Curry, Darlington Middle School, Low Woodwind Coach
Amy Doefer, New Glarus Middle School, Saxophone Coach Kaylynn Brown, Rome Corners Intermediate School (Oregon), Trumpet Coach
Matt Snow, River Valley High School, Horn Coach
Lisa Werner, Kettle Moraine High School (Wales), Trombone/ Euphonium Coach
Ryan Waldhart, West Salem Middle School, Tuba Coach
Ben Ruetten, Berlin High School, Percussion Coach
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Darciann Ketter, Silverbrook Middle School (West Bend), Soprano Coach Jennifer Schwingle, Merton Intermediate School, Alto Coach
Kyle Sonnemann, Sparta Meadowview Middle School, Tenor Coach Andrew Wojciehowski, Sheboygan Falls High School, Bass Coach Zachary Holzer, Howards Grove, Accompanist
Orchestra
Jacki Thering, Orchard Lane Elementary School (New Berlin), Violin I Coach Darlene Rivest, Private Instructor (Union Mills), Violin II Coach Rachel Lam, Stoughton High School, Viola Coach
Laura Henckel, Saint Francis Xavier Middle School (Appleton), Cello Coach
Registration and rehearsals for the WSMA Middle Level State Honors Band, Choir and Orchestra will be held at Verona Area High School on Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30. The Saturday concerts will be at 3 p.m. (band), 4 p.m. (orchestra) and 5 p.m. (choir) in the Per- forming Arts Center of Verona Area High School. All concerts are open to the public and tickets may be purchased at the door or ordered in advance from
wsmamusic.org. A purchased ticket can be used to attend any or all of the three separate concerts that afternoon.
Dan Hennig, Reedsburg Middle School, String Bass Coach
Kellen Dorner, Mount Horeb Middle School, Woodwind Coach Matthew Lamb, Glenwood City High School, Brass Coach
Shana Rogney, Waupaca Middle School, Percussion Coach
Special thanks goes to the staff members who are completing their commitment to the Middle Level State Honors Project:
Band
Kristine Heyer, Flute Coach Kristen Honore, Clarinet Coach Lynn Curry, Low Woodwind Coach Lisa Werner, Trombone/Euphonium Coach
Orchestra
Rachel Lam, Viola Coach Laura Henckel, Cello Coach
Interested in serving on the WSMA State Honors Music Project staff? Wisconsin music teachers are invited to the Honors Staff based on their outstanding musical and leadership skills. Teachers volunteer their time and talents as section coaches and also serve as chaperones. 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 available. If you are interested in serving as an honors staff member, complete the Honors Staff Application at
wsmamusic.org/state-honors-project.
September 2021
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