2018 Viking Invitational Marching Band Competition

WLHS Marching Band

INVITATIONAL October 7, 2018 | 1 : 00 p.m.

WLHS MARCHING BAND

INVITATIONAL A digital version of this program can be found online at wlhs.org/finearts

2018 Competition Schedule Master of Ceremonies: Ben Bedroske Time

Class

1:00 p.m.

Band

Score

Place

Announcements and National Anthem

1:15 p.m.

A

Spirit of New Berlin West Marching Band

1:30 p.m.

AA

1:45 p.m.

AAA

Wauwatosa East High School Red Raider Marching Band

2:00 p.m.

AAA

Cedarburg HS Marching Band

2:15 p.m.

AAA

Waukesha South Marching Blackshirts

2:30 p.m.

AAA

South Milwaukee Rocket Marching Band

New Berlin Eisenhower Pride of New Berlin

15-minute Intermission 3:00 p.m.

AAA

The Cadets of Waukesha West

3:15 p.m.

AAA

Greenfield High School Hustlin’ Hawk Marching Band

3:30 p.m.

AAAA

3:45 p.m.

Exh.

4:00 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

Germantown High School Wall of Sound Wisconsin Lutheran High School Viking Marching Band

Exhibition

Senior Recognition Exh.

UW-LaCrosse

Exhibition

Awards Ceremony

Caption Awards Best Musical Presentation: __________________________________________________________ Best Visual Presentation: ____________________________________________________________ Best Auxiliary: ______________________________________________________________________ Best Percussion: ____________________________________________________________________

Marching Band Competition Etiquette The stadium is our concert hall; therefore, please observe the following:

• Enter and exit between performances only • Refrain from conversation while music is being performed • Provide enthusiastic support to all performing bands Thank you for attending today’s competition!

Adjudication Music Performance: John Damore

Visual Performance: Tom Colla

Music General Effect #1: Jerry Robertson

Visual General Effect #1: Joel Matuzak

Music General Effect #2: Scott Oliver

Visual General Effect #2: Tracy Scott

Percussion: Derrick Shannon

Auxiliary: Nadin Bailey

SPIRIT OF NEW BERLIN WEST

MARCHING BAND

Director: Kyle Fletcher Band staff: Colin O’Day, Rachel Fletcher, and Rebecca Barrington Drum major: Abby Duncan

ONE SMALL STEP

selections written by Chris Wilkening The Spirt of New Berlin is run through the help of student leaders: Ryan Aspenleiter, Nick Stockero, Callie Smet, Abby Duncan, Zak Bohte, Caity Garris, and Aimee Eifert.

NEW BERLIN EISENHOWER

PRIDE OF NEW BERLIN Director: Doug Hoeft Percussion instructor: Colin O’Day Visual instructor and drill writer: Mark Davidson Drum majors: Amanda Jentsch and Kaitlyn Strieter

CITIES OF LIGHT Rio • Paris • New York

The Eisenhower High School “Pride of New Berlin” Marching Band is thrilled to be continuing a tradition of excellence in band music that is now in its 49th year. The Eisenhower marching band is just one aspect in a comprehensive music program that includes symphonic band, jazz big band, pep band, and AP music theory. Eisenhower has won numerous marching band competitions and placed with distinction in concert and jazz festivals around the country. The Eisenhower band has performed most recently in San Antonio, Orlando, Boston, and New Orleans.

“The Pride” would like to thank all the fans in attendance here today, the Eisenhower administration, and the parents of the Eisenhower Band Boosters for their love and support.

WAUWATOSA EAST HIGH SCHOOL

RED RAIDER MARCHING BAND Directors: Jim Barnes and Jeff Krubsack Drum majors: JR Koeberl, Jayden Flowers, and Izzy Bruett Percussion captain: Aiden Tate Colorguard captain: Riley August Percussion instructors: Andy Matitz and Joe Grilli Colorguard design and instruction: Jackie Barnes Additional music staff: Mike Rakowiecki, Tammy Enevold, and Ben Perthel Drill design: Chris Barnes

MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL The Red Raider Marching Band is under the direction of Jim Barnes and Jeff Krubsack. The Wauwatosa East High School Band wishes to thank their support staff, school administrators Nick Hughes, Mike Parulski and Robert Day as well as the Red Raider Band Boosters for all of their work and support of the band program throughout the year.

The Wauwatosa East High School Band program features three concert bands, three jazz ensembles in addition to the marching band. The band program also supports a pep band, which appears at all home Football games as well as Basketball games throughout the year. Students in the band also participate annually in local and state Solo and Ensemble Festivals. The Wauwatosa East band has performed and traveled both domestically and internationally throughout the years. This spring, the band will tour and perform in Ireland.

The Wauwatosa East music department is proud to offer outstanding musical experiences for all band members.

CEDARBURG HIGH SCHOOL

MARCHING BAND

Director: Adam Hardt Assistant director: Pam Harrison Colorguard director: Jacquie Ystesund Assistant colorguard director: Katherine Polk Drumline: Jacob Sheets Visual: Jacob Sheets Assistant visual: Julie Mett

SPANISH IMAGES

Estancia • Novus • El Toro Caliente • Santana The Cedarburg High School Marching Band is under the direction of Adam Hardt, assisted by Pamela Harrison. Our Color Guard Instructor and Choreographer is Jacquie Ystesund assisted by Katherine Polk.

The drumline and visual instruction is led by Jacob Sheets, assisted by Julie Mett. The Cedarburg High School Marching Band would like to thank our Band Boosters, The Cedarburg High School Fine Arts Boosters, and all of our supportive band parents and community members who have made this show possible.

WAUKESHA SOUTH

MARCHING BLACKSHIRTS Director: Abby Mazza Colorguard: Courtnay Gildersleeve, Rina Bauer, and Kyra Coppinger Percussion: Carl Storniolo and Josh Wolfe Drill design: Tyler Woods Visual & program associates: Andy Hacker and Dave Smith

SOUTH SIDE STOMP

“Music from a Darkened Theater Pt. 2” by Danny Elfman, arr. Michael Brown and Jay Bocook “Back Alley Ballad” by Mazza & Smith “Samba Stomp” by Carl Storniolo “Takin’ It To The Streets” by Michael McDonald, arr. Tony McCutchen The Marching Blackshirts are part of a music program that includes a wide variety of ensembles. Jazz and concert bands, chamber orchestra and full symphony orchestra, as well as a variety of choral ensembles make up the music department at Waukesha South. Off the field, the Blackshirts Bands, along with the Waukesha South Music Department have developed a School Year Concert Series that offers a variety of music experience from classical to pop that reach a broad audience.

The Blackshirt Bands wish to thank the Waukesha South Band Booster Association and all of the family members who support our students and school. The band would not be what it is today without their generous support. We wish to thank our administration, school board, and the school district of Waukesha for their continued commitment to music education.

SOUTH MILWAUKEE HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKET MARCHING BAND Director: Gail Kablau Drum major: Nicole Marynich Music: Pete Thompson, Joe Tackett, and Matt Friedli Drill: Gail Kablau and Joe Tacket Drill techs: David Gensemer and Jacob Pike Drumline: Grauben Lara and Allison Block Front percussion ensemble: Lucas Sem Colorguard: Gail Kablau Colorguard captains: Brenna Woiak and Erin Urbaniak

RAIN

The Storm is Coming • A Gentle Rain • The Storm The South Milwaukee High School Rocket Marching Band is a co-curricular after school program offering a unique opportunity for students who are focused on performing in the marching arts.

We want to thank our amazing Parent Boosters who are always here to support us.

THE CADETS OF

WAUKESHA WEST Directors: Dan Duffy and Kali Granzow Drum majors: Taylor Chynoweth, Max Dykowski, and Mary Hopper Colorguard: Emily Farel, and Anna Miller Percussion: Gage Granzow, Jordan Kamps, David Simmons Music composition: Rick Kirby and Greg Tsalikis Visual: Mark Davison and Chad Quamme Program associates: Mike Kowalski, Michael Poytinger and Doug Hoeft

KNIGHTS OF THE CROWN

music by Rick Kirby and Greg Tsalikis Cloaked in Armor • Through Love’s Quest • Sword and Shield The Cadets of Waukesha West is the volunteer marching component of a comprehensive high school band program which includes 210 students who perform in 4 concert bands, 2 jazz bands, pep band, and small ensembles.

The Cadets received the first place award in the WSMA Class AAA State Marching Band Championships in 2017, and have achieved 1st or 2nd place performances at the WSMA State Marching Band Championships each of the last 21 years. This fall they will participate in marching band events held at Waukesha West, Waukesha South, Greendale, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Lutheran, and the WSMA State Marching Band Championships at UW-Whitewater.

Bands at Waukesha West have performed at several prestigious state and national events including the Wisconsin School Music Association State Music Conference in 1999 and 2003, and the National Band Association Wisconsin State Convention in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015.

Waukesha West Bands have received numerous superior ratings and 1st place performance awards at music festivals in Boston, Washington D.C., Orlando, New Orleans, San Diego, Tampa, and Nashville.

Band members and staff would like to thank the staff and administration of Waukesha West High School, the School District of Waukesha, the West Band Boosters, and all band parents for their support and encouragement.

The musical success achieved by our students is the result of an outstanding collaborative effort on the part of our students, parents, and staff in the School District of Waukesha.

GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

HUSTLIN’ HAWKS MARCHING BAND Director: Marissa Narlock Drum majors: Eric Effinger, Nathan Popvoich, and Sam Behling Percussion captain: Greg Bosl Colorguard captain: Anna Dorhman Front ensemble: Eric Zielsdorf Visual and music: Mariah Honeck and Emma Frohna Audio: Jeff Honeck Visual: Delaney Crous and Danielle Hoffmann Music: Jake Murawski

THE MOZART EFFECT The Hustlin’ Hawks Marching Band is just one part of a comprehensive instrumental music program that includes two concert bands, jazz band, pep band, pit orchestra, as well as numerous chamber ensembles and other theory and composition opportunities. The instrumental program at Greenfield High School prides itself in cultivating a tradition of excellence and living their band motto: Always Improve.

The 100 members of the Huslin’ Hawks Band wishes to thank all of their families and friends for their support, as well as Principal Paul Thusius, Superintendent Lisa Eliot, the Greenfield School Board, building administration and staff. The band also sends a big thank you to the Greenfield Band Boosters for their constant support in all of the band’s activities and yearly travel. After a cold, but exciting trip to Boston last April, the band is looking forward to marching in the 2019 Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day parade.

GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

WALL OF SOUND

Director: Jonathan Bell and Andrew Stone Drum majors: Ethan Masarik, Kassidy Bohling, and Megan Gagnon Student leaders: Isaiah Mudge, Nathan Kolda, Zach Falbo, Matthew DeChant, Katherine Seidemann, and Alyssa Lenius

THE BEAST WITHIN

Emperor Waltz by Johann Strauss Buffalo Dances by Robert W. Smith Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky The Wall of Sound is proud to present its 2018 show, The Beast Within.

Featured performers include the opening quartet of Ella Mudge on flute, Isaiah Mudge and Mckenna Gokey on clarinet, and Matthew Bell on mellophone. Soloists are trombone soloist, Matthew DeChant, mellophone soloist Ariana Nichols, and Colorguard Soloist is Alyssa Lenius.

Germantown has marched competitively since 1999 and has shown great pride in performing entertaining shows at a high level. The Wall of Sound is part of a comprehensive music program that features three concert bands, jazz ensemble, pep band, musical pit orchestra, music theory, and Tri-M. The band department has toured domestically and internationally, with plans for Florida in March of 2019.

The Wall of Sound would like to thank all of the parents, staff, The Warhawk Band Boosters and the community for their support over the season. Without the countless hours of their help, we would not be performing tonight.

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

VIKING MARCHING BAND

Director: Quinten Petersen Visual staff: Matt Reichardt, Brian Braatz, and Charlie Ungemach Percussion instruction: Robyn Bennet, Josh Hoehnke, Courtney Keller Colorguard design and instruction: Angela Hohenstein and Angela Braatz Drill design: Mike Bailey Music and arrangement: Joshua Hinkel Percussion arrangement and sound design: Jordan Kamps Drum majors: Lauren Butler and Aaron Jensen

CAUSE AND EFFECT The Wisconsin Lutheran High School band program strives to glorify God through music. They do this by inspiring students to be fine musicians and positive witnesses of their Lord and Savior. Marching band is a co-curricular extension of a comprehensive instrumental music program which includes concert band, pep band, 3 steelbands, percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble and various chamber groups.

The Viking Band is generously supported by the WLHS Conference and the WLHS Viking Band Parents, and the band wishes to thank them for all of their continued support.

UW-LACROSSE SCREAMING EAGLES

MARCHING BAND

The Screaming Eagles Marching Band is one of the most active student organizations on the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse campus. In addition to performances at all home football games, the SEMB averages 15 appearances in the La Crosse community and other venues across the state. In particular, the Screaming Eagles are proud to support community events like the Gunderson Lutheran “Steppin’ Out in Pink” Walk and Freedom Honor Flight.

The People . . .

The Screaming Eagles Marching Band is under the direction of Dr. Tammy Fisher. SEMB members encompass almost every academic discipline on the UW-L campus . . . it is for everyone who loves great music, not just music majors! Students from Viterbo University and Western Technical College are eligible to participate in the band as well. The SEMB Color Guard, along with the UW-L Poms and Twirlers, join the SEMB on all performances creating for a wonderful blend of music, pageantry, and school spirit. The structure of the SEMB leans heavily on student leadership — beginning with Drum Majors Josh Beron, Claire Solano, and Andrew Jones. These students assist with all operations of the band, along with the support of capable section leaders.

The Tradition . . .

UW-L Bands have carried the torch of campus tradition for more than nine decades. The SEMB band has been lauded in the recent past for their enthusiasm and spirit in helping create a positive campus environment.

SEMB members not only participate while they are students; many of them go on to become active members of the UW-L Alumni Band.

The UW-L Alumni Band supports the current band in many ways, including scholarships.

2018-19 WLHS VIKING Marching Band

SENIORS

Thank you for your years of dedication.

God’s blessings to each of you!

Cedric Cacciotti Jeremy dela Cruz Elizabeth Fink Olivia Gerbing Isaiah Hahm

Aaron Jensen Alicia Mengel Eden Nass Garrett Pomeroy Grace Rindfleisch

Kimberly Schulz Grace Stroh Krystal Verhulst Alicia Webb

JEREMY DELA CRUZ

ALICIA MENGEL

God’s Blessings on your senior year Alicia!

You are such a blessing to us and we thank God you are using your talents of music to praise the Lord!!

Love, Your Family

EDEN NASS Congratulations and God’s Blessings Eden Nass on your senior season in Marching Band!

We are so proud of you and the performer you have become!

Thanks for letting us be a part of this memorable and fun-filled journey.

With all our love, Mom, Dad, and Ethen

GRACE RINDFLEISCH Gracie Girl ~ We are so proud of the strong, giving, and passionate young woman you have become. It’s been wonderful to watch your love for music emerge as you have learned to play more instruments over the years.

Remember to give from your heart. And finish what you start. Use your gifts from the Lord. And always live by his Word.

We thank God every day for blessing us with a daughter like you.

Love, Mom & Dad

KRYSTAL VERHULST

REED our lips: Life without Krystal would

We Love You Krystal!

ALICIA WEBB Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.

Alicia, it’s been an honor to witness your growth in all the areas of music you have taken on.

You have been committed to your calling. We love you and are excited to watch you complete your senior year in leadership exemplifying Christ.

Philippians 1:6

Love Mom, Jadah, Rocky and family!

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL 2018 MARCHING BAND drum major

trumpet

battery

AARON JENSEN

MCKENNA FRISKE SAMANTHA GRASS

HANNAH LOPER LUCAS NYGAARD

ISAIAH HAHM

TRISTAN SANCHEZ

NATALIE HATZUNG ALICIA MENGEL

KIMBERLY SCHULTZ MIRIAM SNYDER

GARRETT POMEROY ROBYN REINKE

ORIE SWIONTEK ELI TREUDEN

baritone

front ensemble

LAUREN BUTLER

flute

KAITLYN MARTINEZ EMMA PUFAHL LEILA SABREE

clarinet

AHNNA BAER CEDRIC CACCIOTTI AMBER KUETHER ALEXANDRA MILES GRACE RINDFLEISCH EMILY TECHLIN KRYSTAL VERHULST

alto sax

LAUREN BRAATZ CAMRYN FRISKE NATHANIEL FRISQUE

tenor sax

KATHERINE FENDRICK

mello

JEREMY DELA CRUZ JOHN HANDELAND ALEX PAFFENROTH

JONAS DOERR

NOAH GRUETZMACHER MICHAEL MCDERMOTT JOSHUA SCHULTZ ALICIA WEBB

tuba

MICAH ABEL RILEY RINDFLEISCH

staff

ROBYN BENNETT ANGELA BRAATZ JOSH HOEHNKE ANGELA HOHENSTEIN COURTNEY PETERSEN QUINTEN PETERSEN MATT REICHARDT CHARLIE UNGEMACH

ZACHARY BALTUTIS

HANNAH BEHROOZI JAMES CARTER ELIZABETH FINK BRYCE FREY OLIVIA GERBING JON KANNENBERG SOPHIE MUNSON ROBERT REINKE GRACE STROH JESSICA TECHLIN

color guard

MARLIE CAMPBELL ALLISON FENDRICK EMILY GORSKI LYDIA HAHM REBECCA LOPER MOLLY MARS EDEN NASS AMANDA SCHMIDT ALYSSA TECHLIN JADAH WEBB

THANK YOU! To all volunteers, WLHS faculty and staff, and band parents for your support and for making this event possible!

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