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Pops Concert – Monday, May 20, 2013

May27
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

On Monday, May 20, the concert bands and orchestra from West High performed a Pops Concert at the RiverLoop AmpiTheatre. Students had prepared selections from popular music over the course of approximately 10 rehearsals following the IHSMA State Large Group Festival in Cedar Falls. Below are links to YouTube videos of each of their performances.

Posted in Concert Band, Orchestra

Week of May 27-31

May27
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

Since I am sitting here at school, enjoying the rain, I thought I would take this opportunity to send you the last weekly e-mail for the school year. Bummer about the Memorial Day Parade, but enjoy your day off!

Tuesday and Wednesday this week, both bands will be sight-reading. During the final exams on Thursday/Friday, we will be going outside to practice for the My Waterloo Days Parade. We would love to have some “ringers” (aka seniors and alums) to come hang and play with us any day this week! Check it out:

Tuesday, May 28
Wind Symphony 7:45-8:34
Symphonic Band 8:39-9:28

Wednesday, May 29
Wind Symphony 7:45-8:16
Symphonic Band 8:21-8:52

Thursday, May 30
Period 0 Exam 6:45-7:30
Period 2 Exam 7:45-9:05
Period 4 Exam 9:10-10:35
Period 5 Class 10:40-12:10

  • A Lunch 10:40-11:10
  • B Lunch 11:10-11:40
  • C Lunch 11:40-12:10

Period 6 Exam 12:15-1:35
Period 7 Class 1:40-2:35

Friday, May 31
Period 0 Exam 6:45-7:30
Period 1 Exam 7:45-9:10
Period 3 Exam 9:15-10:45
Period 5 Exam 10:50-12:45

  • A Lunch 10:50-11:20
  • B Lunch 11:20-11:50
  • C Lunch 12:15-12:45

Period 7 Exam 12:50-2:20
Locker Clean Out 2:20-2:35
My Waterloo Days Parade 5:30-8:30 (Itinerary)

If you have a school-owned instrument, please make sure to have it turned in by the end of this week. If you have a school-owned marching instrument, it can be turned in to the truck at the end of the parade on Friday. If you would like to keep your instrument over the summer, please check in with Mr. Kleinheinz.

Posted in Concert Band, Marching Band, News

Memorial Day Parade – Cancelled

May27
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

The Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled. See you all Tuesday!

Posted in Marching Band, News

Senior Recital

May23
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

Check out the video and recordings from our Senior Recital featuring Casey Lindecrantz and Elizabeth Simmons!

  • Sir Duke - arranged by Philippe Marilllia, performed by Nina Jocic, soprano sax; Casey Lindecrantz & Aaron O’Leary, alto sax; Kam Bastug, tenor sax; Mitch Black, bari sax
  • Concerto No. 3 - by Carl Stamitz, performed by Elizabeth Simmons, clarinet and Jo Ruth Capoccioni, piano
  • Sonata No 3 - by G.F. Handel, performed by Casey Lindecrantz, alto sax and Aaron O’Leary, piano
  • Five Bagatelles - by Gerald Finzi, performed by Elizabeth Simmons, clarinet and Jo Ruth Capoccioni, piano
  • Mash-Up of Movie Titles - arranged by Michael Story, performed by Elizabeth Simmons, clarinet; Jake Weber, alto sax; Cam Frederick, trombone
Posted in Concert Band

Week of May 20-24

May19
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

We have 9 days of school left (only 1 if you are a senior!) with 4 performances to go! That means A LOT to do in very little time. Check it out:

Monday, May 20
Load Trucks 2:35 PM
Pops Concert 7:00 PM (6:30 PM call)

Wednesday, May 22
Pizza Ranch Tip Night 5:00-7:00 PM

Thursday, May 23 (Itinerary)
Commencement Rehearsal 9:00-11:30 AM (Transportation Provided)
Commencement Ceremony 6:30-8:30 PM (No Transportation Provided)

Monday, May 27
Memorial Day Parade 8:30 AM-12:30 PM (Itinerary)

Thursday, May 30
Period 0 Exam 6:45-7:30 AM
Period 2 Exam 7:45-9:05 AM
Period 4 Exam 9:10-10:35 AM
Period 5 Class 10:40 AM-12:10 PM
Period 6 Exam 12:15-1:35 PM
Period 7 Class 1:40-2:35 PM

Friday, May 31
Period 0 Exam 6:45-7:30 AM
Period 1 Exam 7:45-9:10 AM
Period 3 Exam 9:15-10:45 AM
Period 5 Exam 10:50 AM-12:45 PM
Period 7 Exam 12:50-2:20 PM
My Waterloo Days Parade 5:00-8:00 PM (Itinerary)

Pops Concert – Monday, May 20, 7:00 PM @ RiverLoop AmpiTheatre
Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, and Wind Symphony will perform along with a Saxophone Quintet at the RiverLoop AmpiTheatre. Students should dress nice for the weather. If we need to cancel the concert due to weather, we will send tweets, Facebook messages, e-mails, and text messages. If you have not heard from us, assume the concert is happening! We could use some help unloading and setting up at 6:00 PM. You may want to bring something to sit on to pad the concrete steps.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser
It is my understanding that the cookie dough will arrive Monday, May 20. Hopefully, it arrives in time to be distributed at the end of the school day. If not, we will make it available at the Pops Concert or school the next day.

Pizza Ranch Tip Night – Wednesday, May 22, 5:00-7:00 PM
The Wahawk Bands will be busing tables at the Pizza Ranch on University Ave. 7% of sales and 100% of tips will go to support the program. It is my understanding that students who help out will receive a 50% discount on their meal.

Commencement – Thursday, May 23 (Itinerary)
Due to our role in the Commencement ceremony this year, we will only be asking current sophomores and juniors to perform. The limited space and lack of transportation makes it difficult to include freshmen in the ceremony. During the school day, sophomores and juniors will be transported by bus during Period 1 to the McLeod Center to rehearse. They should return in time to eat lunch and complete Periods 5-6.

Sophomores and Juniors are called at 6:00 PM at the McLeod Center that evening. Dress nicely in honor of the graduating seniors. We are not able to provide transportation to/from the event. We highly recommend arriving sooner rather than later, as there will be A LOT of people in attendance.

Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 27 (Itinerary)
My Waterloo Days Parade – Friday, May 31 (Itinerary)
Please look over these itineraries and make sure you have everything you need to be successful for BOTH performances. We will begin rehearsing outside beginning Wednesday, May 22. Seniors are invited to return and attend ANY rehearsals.

Percussion and Drum Major Auditions
Auditions for the drumline, pit, and drum majors will occur this week. Students interested in performing in the drumline or pit for next year will audition in a lesson slot this week. Music has been made available at school and on the website. Students interested in auditioning for drum major for next year will conduct Swingtown in their rehearsal on Friday. Music and recordings have been made available at school and on the website.

One last push to the end! GO BAND!

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Protected: Parade Music: “Swingtown” by Steve Miller Band

May18
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

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Music History Final Presentations

May17
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17, the Music History class gave their final presentations. Students were asked to choose a genre that was studied and to trace the genre from its origins to present day, giving aural and visual examples from the major composers/compositions, and describing the major shifts in the evolution of the genre. Beyond those components, the students were given a lot of freedom in how they chose to present the information. The presentations were so good, we thought we would share them with you!

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Week of May 13-17

May13
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

We are nearing the home stretch! As Mr. Kleinheinz points out, we have 4 performances to do in the span of 14 school days. Get pumped!

Monday, May 13
WestFest 5:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, May 14
Jazz I – Bring Jazz Instruments for Period 1
Senior Recital 7:00-8:00 PM

Wednesday, May 15
Jazz I – Bring Jazz Instruments
Interviewing Candidates

Upcoming Events

  • Pops Concert: Monday, May 20 @ 7:00-8:00 PM
    • Load instruments after school
    • Call Time 6:30 PM
    • Performances by Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Saxophone Quintet, Wind Symphony
  • Pizza Ranch: Wednesday, May 22, 5:00-7:00 PM
    • Student volunteers needed to bus tables
    • All tips and portion of sales go to WHS Band
    • Sign-up sheet on bulletin board in Band Room
  • Commencement: Thursday, May 23 (Itinerary)
    • Rehearsal @ 9 AM, Buses provided
    • Performance @ 6:30 PM (6:00 PM Call), no buses provided
  • Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 27 (Itinerary)
  • My Waterloo Days Parade: Friday, May 31 (Itinerary)

Percussion Auditions for Next Year
Auditions for the drumline and pit percussion will occur in lessons next week (May 20-24). Music has been made available to students and on the website. Students should practice the music and sign up for a lesson during the next week to audition.

Drum Major Auditions for Next Year
We will need two new drum majors for the size of our band next year. Drum majors will audition over the parade music, Swingtown. A sign-up sheet has been posted on the band bulletin board. Auditions will occur next week during rehearsal.

Final Exam Schedule
Symphonic Band’s final will occur on Thursday, May 30, from 7:45-9:05 AM. Wind Symphony’s final will occur on Friday, May 31, from 7:45-9:10 AM. Both finals will occur OUTSIDE in preparation for the parade. Seniors are encouraged to attend!

Posted in Concert Band, Marching Band, News, Orchestra

Week of May 6-10

May04
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

Outstanding performances on Saturday. We think you played very well, and you should be very proud of yourselves! Symphonic Band received a Division II, and Wind Symphony received a Division I. Both orchestras also received Division I ratings. But don’t worry, we are not done yet!

Monday, May 6
5:30 PM Doors Open @ Elks Lodge
6:00 PM Dinner is Served
7:00 PM Program Begins

Thursday, May 9 & Friday, May 10
Mr. Kleinheinz and Mr. Hable will be attending the Iowa Bandmasters Association Convention in Des Moines. Brannon will be coming to rehearse pops, graduation, and parade music with both bands. Lena Simmons will also be coming to help students try on marching uniforms. Many of you have probably grown! Please be sure to bring everything you need to get into a marching uniform.

Upcoming Events

Band Banquet – Monday, May 6 @ Elks Lodge
Doors will open at 5:30 PM. Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. The program will begin at 7:00 PM. We will have things wrapped up by 8:00!

We understand that due to rescheduled events, there are now several conflicts with the Banquet. Please understand that it is NOT a required event. If you aren’t there to receive your award, that is ok! (Unless you’re Jon Kemp. We talked) Even if you are not coming for dinner, come for the free program where we honor seniors, letter winners, and other award winners.

WestFest – Monday, May 13, 5:00-8:00 PM, Volunteers Needed!
The Band will provide concessions as well as have an informational booth. We need:
2-3 people to setup concessions (arrive at 4:00 PM or slightly before)
5-6 people to work concessions (arrive at 5:00 PM or slightly before)
1-2 people to setup booth in gym (arrive at 4:30 PM)
2-4 people to sit at the booth (arrive by 5 PM, could split into 2 1.5-hour shifts)

Please contact Lena Simmons (319.464.4355) to help with concessions or Brenda Durbahn (319.230.2860) to assist with the booth.

Senior Recital – Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 PM @ West High
Each year, students who take an independent study of music perform a recital as their final exam. This year, Casey Lindecrantz and Elizabeth Simmons will be performing with a few other West High students. Come check it out!

Pops Concert – Monday, May 20, 7:00 PM @ RiverLoop AmpiTheatre
We will (hopefully) be holding a concert outdoors as the new RiverLoop AmpiTheatre next to the Waterloo Center for the Arts. This new concert allows us to continue to work in concert band for a bit longer before transitioning to the parades. Students will help us pick tunes this week!

Pizza Ranch Night – Wednesday, May 22, 5:00-7:00 PM, Volunteers Needed!
West High students will serve as wait staff at Pizza Ranch (4302 University Ave, Cedar Falls) to earn tips and a portion of the sales. We will post a sign-up sheet for hour-long shifts. Students who participate do get to eat for free after their shift.

Graduation – Thursday, May 23 (Itinerary)
Freshman, sophomore, and junior students perform at the Graduation ceremony. We will rehearse with the senior class at the McLeod Center from 9:00-11:30 AM. Transportation will be provided.

The Graduation Ceremony begins at 6:30 PM. We are unable to provide transportation to this part of the event. Please make arrangements to have your student there by 6:00 PM.

Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 27 (Itinerary)
My Waterloo Days Parade – Friday, May 31 (Itinerary)
The Wahawk Marching Band will be performing “Swingtown” by the Steve Miller Band for both parades. We will NOT have early morning rehearsals leading up to these performances. Seniors are more than welcome (and encouraged) to come and rehearse with us, especially during the two days of finals.

Posted in Concert Band, Marching Band, News

Week of April 29-May 4

Apr29
2013 Written by Mr. Hable

We have arrived at the final week of our concert band season! Please continue to drill your parts in Denbridge Way, Blackwater, Flourish for Wind Band, and Saga Candida as we close in on our final performances. Check out the busy week we have:

Monday, April 29
7:00 AM Symphony Orchestra
8:00 PM Orchestra Concert (8:00 PM Call for Winds)

Tuesday, April 30
Cookie Dough Fundraiser Due!

Wednesday, May 1
7:00 AM Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, May 2
7:00 AM Symphony Orchestra

Friday, May 3
2:35 PM Load Equipment Truck

Saturday, May 4 – Large Group Festival (Itinerary)
8:00 AM Bass Clef Choir @ CFHS
8:30 AM Concert Choir @ CFHS
9:30 AM Treble Clef Choir @ CFHS
10:10 AM Symphony Orchestra @ HJHS
11:00 AM String Orchestra @ HJHS
1:30 PM Symphonic Band @ CFHS
4:10 PM Wind Symphony @ CFHS

Please note that due to a dance recital being scheduled at West on Saturday and Sunday, we will load the Equipment Truck on Friday after school.

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