PVMS Bands Final Concert Program Notes (2021)

2020-2021 Concert Season PARK ViEW MiDDLE SCHOOL BANDS

FiNAL CONCERT 7th Grade Percussion Ensemble 7th Grade Band 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble 8th Grade Band

Jennifer Peterson, Conductor

Greenwald Foundation PAC Streaming on Mukwonago Bands YouTube Thursday | May 20 | 6:30pm & 7:30pm

Due to copyright and privacy laws: You may not publicly display or post recordings (YouTube, Facebook, etc.) of any part of this program.

Special thanks to Grand Mesa Music, FJH Music, Neil A. Kjos Music Company, Rowloff Productions, and Tapspace Publications for granting permission to livestream this concert.

PROGRAM 7th Grade Band Afterburn (2009)

Alpha Bravo Niner (2011)

Randall D. Standridge b. 1976

7th Grade Percussion Ensemble

Shadows Unleashed (2013)

Drew Morris b. 1984 Brian Balmages b. 1975

8th Grade Band Jungle Dance (2011) Gotham 1940 (2020) Creed (1988)

Brian Balmages b. 1975 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble

Clif Walker b. 1973 William Himes b. 1943

PROGRAM NOTES Afterburn (2009)

Randall D. Standridge b. 1976

Afterburn seeks to capture the emotions of flight in a supercharged jet plane: excitement at takeoff; awe at the beauty of the earth; and an adrenaline burst of joy when the afterburners kick in. An exciting musical ride for bands that is not to be missed!

(Program Notes by JW Pepper Sheet Music Company) Alpha Bravo Niner (2011)

Drew Morris b. 1984

Alpha Bravo Niner is a reference to the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, a set of words used to stand for the letters of an alphabet in oral communication. A spelling alphabet is used to spell parts of a message containing letters and numbers to avoid the confusion of similar sounding numbers and letters. For example, the sounds of "n" and "m" or "f" and “s" can be easily misinterpreted; confusion increases if static or other interference is present. The message "proceed to map grid DH98" could be transmitted as "proceed to map grid Delta-Hotel-Niner-Ait". Using "Delta" instead of "D" avoids confusion between "DH98" and "BH98" or "TH98". The unusual pronunciation of certain numbers was designed to reduce confusion as well.

(Program notes by Rick Schadt) Shadows Unleashed (2013)

Brian Balmages b. 1975

The dark and mischievous world of shadows is painted in a vivid musical picture. The flutes ominously introduce the shadow theme, which develops into a ritualistic dance. Erupting out of the darkness, the driving music continues feeding on itself as it moves to a dramatic finish.

(Program Notes by JW Pepper Sheet Music Company)

Jungle Dance (2011)

Brian Balmages b. 1975

Jungle Dance is a new type of piece for me. It depicts a celebration in the middle of a jungle. It is not specific to people -- it actually represents the celebration of all living things -- animals, plants, and people-- all coming together in a high energy celebration of life and nature. The melody itself is quite infectious and is treated as a passacaglia... The melody repeats constantly while the textures, rhythms and harmonies around it change and develop.

(Program notes by Brian Balmages) Gotham 1940 (2020)

Clif Walker b. 1973

Gotham 1940 is written to depict the mysterious and dangerous city, Gotham, in which the superhero Batman existed. A slow, steady, and sullen piece, the music gradually builds to a climax of triplet, march-like rhythms and dissonant harmonies. Walker also includes a host of auxiliary percussion instruments like brake drums, granite blocks, a flexatone, a bell tree, and a bevy of cymbals, which reflect the hard, crime-ridden, and industrial nature of Gotham City.

(Program Notes by Clif Walker) Creed (1988)

William Himes b. 1943

A creed is a statement of belief. This piece, while not literally programmatic, seeks to convey a sense of affirmation and trust - those ideals considered to be the basis of humanity. The result is music which is descriptive and atmospheric, conjuring a variety of moods ranging from reflection to exultation.

(Program Notes by William Himes)

7TH GRADE BAND Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.

Flute Beverly DeGaro Jenna Keeling Faith Kempinski Ben Lohman Kelsey McFadyen Madysen Miresse Libby Poser Emily Salnajs Maxwell Schultz Natalie Schwichtenberg Makayla Sieradzki Max Smith Myra Verburgt Paige Zais Oboe Natalie Kohlmann Clarinet Avery Carson Nolan Forster Zack Graul Riley Jeske Abbey Lochowicz Ben Peterson Maya Rodriguez George Seroogy Jackson Smith Bass Clarinet Bailie Dahl Ethan Henken

Alto Sax Darryn Bednarek Colton Katzfey Ashley Ruenzel Anna Smage Brenna Smith Nathan Spangenberg Tenor Saxophone Drake Hanrahan Bari Saxophone Ash Baumann Trumpet Jacob Anderson Ethan Cochenet Garrett Galbraith Ryan Graber Noah Huebner Adam Kapp Joshua McKay Liam McLain Isaac Miller Camden Phillips Stephan Roeder Karson Rudolph Eli Smith Angel Vick Katharine Wilhelm Horn Emily Brandt Dane Hurley Caroline Matthew

Trombone Rylie Culver Ayden DeBoth Henry Degenhardt Jacob Dressnandt Gavin Hanneman Ben Jones Jaden Kaiser Christian Krawchyk Colin Meredith Cameron Perdreau Gage Rudolph Cooper Struve Sam Villarreal Samantha Wiebelhaus Parker Zehe Baritone Evan Ginsch Kylie Madden Tuba Jacob Stark Percussion Jack Berish Noah Brademuehl Thomas Bruce Evan Callies Willow Conner Toby Krull Mallie Sullivan Virginia Szpak Caleb Verheyen Brianna Wall

8TH GRADE BAND Due to the importance of every part, students are listed alphabetically.

Flute Lexi Aber Anna Braun Elyse Lange Emileigh Oenes Emily Plestina Maddi Weibel Oboe Lukas Zarcone Bassoon Darren Meyer Clarinet Federico Bellini Allie Kropp Chloe Samuels Natalie Tappa Tempe Wassam Nikki Wilcox Bass Clarinet Jennafer Howell Everett Krawchyk

Alto Sax Steven Kappus Jr. Lilly Matthews Ryland Peeples Brooklyn Rice Katie Schwar Lauren Schindler Jack Smith Strya Sullivan Tenor Saxophone Jack Savasta Bari Saxophone Reegan Goddard Cameron Smith Trumpet Connor Beitz Kasey Bischmann Cienna DeLaney Jacob Forster Lucas Forster Jack Ksobiech Laina Maren Alex Mersfelder Cole Oldenburg Jamison Osvatic Chloe Retherford Lauren Smith Peyton Williams Anthony Witt Horn Ryan Fox Ella Schueler Dominic Sponholz

Trombone Abigail Brazouski Jacob Brunsch Nate Christensen Gael Constans Tony Eisert Calvin Hagenbeck Nic Sanfilippo Ben Savatski Logan Staufenbeil Baritone Bobby Hinterlong Callan Schultz Stephanie Zhu Tuba Frank Vento Percussion Dominic Barry Logan Basterash Virginia Caryl Elijah Davis Sam Furru Andrew Glosemeyer Eli Henken Lilly Ingram Austin Kiselicka Jaden Kuehl AJ O'Connor David O'Connor Blake Schultz Vito Schwartz Eric Stephan Celene Trewyn Adam Whittier

! u o Y k Than MASD Administration Joseph Coldwell PAC Technical Director

Carmen Scott PAC House Manager & Technical Assistant

PAC Usher Corps PAC Student Crew

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UPCOMiNG EVENTS Date

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Event

Location

May 26

3:00pm

Blue2 Perc/Winds Farmer’s Market Performance

Mukwonago Field Park

Elementary Instrument Fitting Night

Rolling Hills Elementary

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

Mukwonago Library

May 27

May 31

9:30am

Jun 1

7:00pm Encore: MHS Music Dept Award & Senior Night

MHS West Gym

Jun 2

2:45pm

PVMS Music Dept.

Awards

PVMS Cafeteria

Jun 20

Mukwonago Summerfeste Parade

Downtown Mukwonago

Jun 27

Kettle Moraine Days Parade

Eagle, WI

Jul 30

TBA

Marching Band Preview Performance

Hensler Field (MHS)

Aug 27

7:00pm

Marching Band Pep Band & Halftime Show

Hensler Field (MHS)

Sep 3

7:00pm

Marching Band Pep Band & Halftime Show

Hensler Field (MHS)

Sep 17

7:00pm

Marching Band Pep Band & Halftime Show

Hensler Field (MHS)

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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 Susan Muenter, Director of Human Resources Andy Wegner, District Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Luke Spielman, PVMS Principal Lee Libecki, PVMS Associate Principal Holly Bodish, PVMS Dean of Students Andy Trudell, MHS Activities Director Dean Kovnesky, MHS Head Custodian MHS Custodial Staff 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 Emilee Deck, Kathy Doty, Adam Hackbarth & Caryn Ruesch, MES Music Teachers Joseph Coldwell, PAC Technical Coordinator Carmen Scott, PAC House Manager & Technical Assistant PAC Usher Corps PAC Student Crew JoAnn Barkley, District Printing Mukwonago Fine Arts Boosters