Choir • Orchestra • Band

2008Middle Level State Honors Music Project

2008Middle Level State Honors Music Project

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The WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Project

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WSMA State Honors Music ProjectThe Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Honors Music Project began in 1967 to provide musically talented youth with the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the nation’s finest conduc-tors in a professional, highly disciplined setting. In 1995, WSMA proudly sponsored the first-ever Middle Level State Honors Band. A WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir was added in 1996, and in 1997, the WSMA Middle Level State Honors Orchestra made its debut performance.

Students in grades 6-8 who attend WSMA-member schools are eligible to audition for the WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Project. Auditions include an individual performance and an ensemble class taught by a WSMA certified adjudicator. This year, nearly 1,400 students applied to audition for the privilege of being one of the 305 students selected for member-ship in the three prestigious WSMA Middle Level State Honors ensembles.

Music teachers, parents, administrators and the WSMA staff contribute time, talent and encour-agement for every student involved in the State Honors Music Project. Young musicians selected for these ensembles discover new levels of indi-vidual and group performance. Most importantly, the effort and dedication required of each partici-pant results in a lifelong memory of their initiative, achievement and commitment to excellence as musicians and as our future leaders.

Saturday, November 1 • 1:00 pm Marriott Madison West

2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir, Orchestra and Band

Special ThanksThe WSMA State Honors Music Project is possible because of the assistance of many individuals and organizations. We are extremely appreciative to the following:

WSMA Board of Directors for their continuing support of WSMA programs and services.

WSMA Staff for their support, effort, ideas and commitment: Executive Director – Robert KaseProgram Directors – Jeff Gretzinger,

Theresa McKinley, Tim Wurgler Director of Communications – Kevin ThaysDirector of Development – Andrea MauchProgram Support Coordinator – Dee FarmerFinance Manager – Kerrie BreyContinuing Education Director – Terri FeltonConference & Operations Coordinator –

Jenn NeuvilleProgram Associate – Richard FellenzDevelopment Assistants – Liz Deger, Jamie KemberProgram Assistants – Rosalie Richardson,

Jerry Hrovat, Kay Endres, Judy Kopp Administrative Assistant – Mary ElsnerSales Associate – Michelle Dietz

WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Staff who eagerly volunteer to share their musical exper-tise, talents, leadership and enthusiasm with students.

J.W. Pepper of Minnesota for donating the imprint-ed High School and Middle Level State Honors music folders.

All contributors to the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music who provided tuition assistance for many WSMA High School and Middle Level State Honors students.

Sam Robinson of Waunakee High School and Waunakee High School music parents, custodi-ans, staff and administration for providing lunch and rehearsal facilities for Middle Level State Honors Choir, Orchestra and Band.

The Marriott Madison West staff for assisting WSMA with housing arrangements for all WSMA Honors Project students and staff.

Audio for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin, for recording and producing all Honors concerts for Wisconsin Public Radio broadcast and CDs.

Ward-Brodt Music Mall for donating the pianos needed for the WSMA High School and Middle Level State Honors Music Project rehearsals and concerts.

Most importantly, all parents and teachers of these talented young people for their continuing efforts, encouragement and for taking great care to ensure these students are here with us.

A Reminder to Our Concert Audience

Photography, as well as audio and video recording, is strictly prohibited during all Honors concerts. Please

remember to turn off all cellular phones, pagers and other electronic devices. For the enjoyment

of all audience members, the performers who have worked so hard and the state-of-the art digital record-ing, please observe silence during the performances. Kindly remove any restless children so they are not

heard on the recording. You are welcome to take pictures in the lobby immediately following the per-formance. Your assistance and consideration will help ensure a proper concert atmosphere for all Honors

performers and audience members.

Thank you.

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Choir – Lynne GackleLynne Gackle is an active clinician, conductor and adjudicator for various choral clinics, honors choirs, workshops and festivals throughout the United States. She has conducted all-state choirs in 20 states and has served as conductor for several divisional ACDA honors choirs and one national junior high honors choir. She has served as conductor of the Australian National Choral Association’s High School Women’s Choir in Brisbane, Australia and the Alberta Choral Federation’s High School Honour Choir in Calgary, Canada.

Gackle has taught at all levels, elementary through college, in Louisiana, Florida and Missis-sippi. She is the founder/artistic director of the Gulf Coast Youth Choirs, Inc., a community choral arts organization in Tampa, Florida where she also serves as the conductor of the advanced touring ensemble, Le Petit Choeur and the mixed ensemble, Voce di Vita. She also serves as assistant professor of music education at the University of South Florida. Previously, she served as the vocal/choral coordinator at the New World School of the Arts in Miami,

Florida, assistant professor of music at the University of Mississippi and adjunct professor of music education at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

Gackle received her bachelor of music education degree from Louisiana State University and her master of music education as well as her doctorate of music education from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

Orchestra – Juan Tony GuzmánJuan Tony Guzmán is a conductor, composer, arranger and music educator from the Domini-can Republic. Guzmán is currently director of the jazz program and assistant professor of music education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He has conducted the Florida State University New Music Ensemble, Dominican Philharmonic Orchestra, The Conservatory of Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, Dominican Republic National Youth Symphony Orchestra, recording studio ensembles, shows and summer camps orchestras, among other instrumental groups. He has written many choral arrangements of Caribbean and Latin American music, some of which are published by Boosey & Hawkes. During the past 24 years he has conducted choirs, bands and orchestras in North America, Europe, Central and South America. He served as consultant for the design and implementation of the nationwide music education curriculum in the Dominican Republic.

Guzmán holds a Ph.D. in music education from Florida State University and a degree in elec-tromechanical engineering from Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Guzmán re-ceived a bachelor’s degree from Luther College, and a master’s degree in music education from Florida State University. While attending Florida State, he also received an associate degree in pedagogy of music theory. He frequently serves as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator.

Band – Quincy HilliardQuincy C. Hilliard’s compositions for wind band are published by a variety of well known publishers. He is frequently commissioned to compose works, including one for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and a score for a documentary film, “The Texas Rangers.” For many years, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has recognized him with annual awards for the unusually frequent performance of his compositions. Hilliard is regularly invited to conduct, demonstrate effective techniques and adjudicate festivals throughout the world.

Hilliard is composer in residence and the Heymann endowed professor of music at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. Previous teaching positions were at Nicholls State University, Florida International University, North Marion High School (Sparr, Florida) and White Station Junior and Senior High School (Memphis, Tennessee).

He holds a Ph.D. in music theory and composition from the University of Florida where, in 1999, he was recognized as the Outstanding Alumnus of the School of Music. He holds a masters of music education degree from Arkansas State University and bachelor of science in music education from Mississippi State University where he was designated College of Education 1998 Alumnus of the Year. Hilliard’s early music experience was as a trumpet player in the public elementary and high school of his native Starkville, Mississippi. He is also president of Hilliard Music Enterprises, Inc. a personal consulting firm, which has a corporate board of distinguished music educators.

2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Conductors

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir

Saturday, November 1 • 1:00 p.m. • Marriott-Madison WestLynne Gackle • Choir Conductor

ProgramSanctus in d minor J.S. Bach, arr. David Stocker Hinshaw Music – HMC 1154

The complete works of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) include independent settings of the Sanctus, all of which are from the period that Bach was living in Liepzig. The Sanctus in d minor (BWV 239) was performed during the period from 1735–1746 and is an especially accessible composition for young voices. It is scored for two violins, viola and continuo. The text is from the Latin Mass and is translated:

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory.

Lux Aeterna Randall Stroope Alliance – AMP 0275

This beautiful and serene setting of the text, Lux Aeterna (Light Eternal) is from the Requiem Mass for the Dead Communion from the Roman Catholic liturgy. From the beginning, the work seems to text paint the beauty of one ray of light…Light Eternal. The piece was written by Dr. A. Randall Stroope and originally dedicated to Dr. James Litton and the American Boychoir. The text is translated: May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, in the company of thy saints forever and ever; for thou art merciful. Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light sine upon them.

Come Travel with Me Scott Farthing Walton HL 08501432

Come Travel With Me was written by Scott Farthing especially for the men of the 2001 ACDA National Junior High Honor Choir in San Antonio, Texas. The text is inspired by the Walt Whitman poem, “Song of the Open Road” and speaks of adventure as it encourages the spirit to explore, travel and face the journey of life not with fear, but with a sense of joyful abandon!

Dance Today With Joy Vijay Singh National Music Publishers NMP

Vijay Singh set this 15th Century Indian (Eastern) text to music in 1998. The text was written by the Indian mystic, Kabir. His poetry urges worship by celebrating the joy of life. The piece incorporates percussion as well as piano and the driving rhythms constantly move from a feeling of compound meter (6/8) to that of triple duple meter (3/4). This is a wonderful piece with lots of inherent energy!

I Dream A World Andre Thomas Heritage Music – 15/1752H

I Dream a World was written by Dr. André Thomas, who is the director of choral activities at Florida State University. The text is wonderful and is by American poet, Langston Hughes. Hughes was an African-American writer and in this poem, describes his dream where all men of all races live in peace, without hate, cruelty, greed and avarice (excessive greed). Truly, this is a dream that is worthy and one which we all should have as members of the human race.

Praise His Holy Name Keith Hampton earthsongs

Praise His Holy Name, written by Keith Hampton, is a contemporary gospel piece that is filled with joy and praising! At the end of the piece, the “lining out” of parts is heard with one voice part entering with a musical statement. Once the statement is made, another voice part enters with a separate statement (while the first part repeats the original phrase). Other voice parts enter with this same format and the end result a complex texture of melody and rhythm. This piece is as much fun to listen to as it is to sing – we hope that you enjoy our performance!

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State HonorsOrchestra

Saturday, November 1 • 1:00 p.m. • Marriott-Madison WestJuan Tony Guzmán • Orchestra Conductor

ProgramAn American In Paris Gershwin, George (Arr. Whitney) Belwin

First performed in December 1928, Gershwin had his concept for this work already in mind when he left for Europe in the spring of 1928. Once in Paris his vision came to life and was completed in Vienna. The orchestra-tion was done on a return to Paris. He said An American In Paris was scored in the manner of Debussy but the theme was original. Gershwin called his new work a rhapsodic ballet portraying the impression of an American visitor to Paris as he strolls about the city absorbing the street noises and the French atmosphere.

Fantasy on ‘Sleepers, Wake’ Bach, J. S. (Arr. Vernon Leidig) Highland/Etling

As director of the St. Thomas Church Choir in Leipzig, Bach’s duty made it necessary for him to compose and have ready a new composition for each church day. This chorale is the opening movement of his cantata (BVW 140) Wachet auf, ruft uns di Stimme -- Awake! calls the voice of the watchman. It is a bustling portrait in sound of the city of Jerusalem, waiting at midnight, with watchers posted on the battlements for the arrival of the “bridegroom.” The urgent dotted chords are tossed back and forth between the instrumental sections, relat-ing the restless nature of the crowd. They relay the watchmen’s cries in imitative counterpoint. The choral tune is heard in the long notes of the treble instruments, but it never breaks the energy of the work.

Amazing Grace (Arr. Del Borgo) Belwin

While Amazing Grace is among America’s most well-known and oft-recorded pieces of music, the song’s history is as remarkable as its popularity. Steve Turner’s book Amazing Grace: The Story of America’s Most Beloved Song tells the story of composer John Newton’s conversion from slave trader to abolitionist, and traces the evolution of the song from its composition in 1772 as a hymn with no set tune to the version familiar today.

Amazing Grace was first heard on New Year’s Day in 1773. When Newton put the internal rhyme “amazing grace” together, it wasn’t purely for poetic reasons. He understood grace to mean God’s unmerited favor to lost souls. It was a meaning Newton — with his sordid history and personal tale of redemption — could take to heart.

Newton supplied the lyrics, but the tune sung today arrived much later. In 1835, “...the tune that we now sing... was married to the words of John Newton,” Turner says. That same year a South Carolina singing instructor named William Walker published a widely popular hymn book combining the now-familiar tune with Newton’s words.

Amazing Grace has been featured on more than 1,100 albums. The song reached the pop charts in the United Kingdom and the United States when Judy Collins released her version in 1971.

Nabucco Overture Verdi, Giuseppe (Arr. Dackow) Ludwig Music

After a long apprenticeship in the provincial towns of Italy, the young Giuseppe Verdi had finally reached Milan, experienced success in the production of his first opera, and with that success a commission for three more operas. Tragedy struck, and added to the loss of his two children, was the illness and death of his beloved wife, Margherita in July of 1840. Verdi vowed to never compose music again. However, Merelli, La Scala’s impresario, persuaded Verdi, against his will, to take home a libretto for Nabucodonosor. While still determined not to com-pose, Verdi felt compelled to set to music the dramatic conflict of the Hebrew slaves and their Babylonian cap-tors. The overture, written at the last moment, is a dramatic assortment of themes taken from the opera–primarily choruses and themes trumpeting military exercises to come.

Dance of the Tumblers Rimsky-Korsakov (Arr. Dackow) Tempo Press

Rimsky-Korsakov’s orchestral genius seemed tailor-made for ballet. Yet, curiously, he opted for the world of opera. For The Snow Maiden (Snegourochka, 1881), the third of his 15 operas, Rimsky-Korsakov elaborated Ostrovsky’s version of the tale. In the celebrated Dance of the Tumblers (Act III) the “tumblers” are skomorokhi, who were troupes of multi-talented outdoor entertainers. Seemingly in a salute to their skills, Rimsky-Korsakov casts his dance in a classical sonata-structure, complete with development section, invigoratingly intensified reprise and a veritable whirlwind of a coda.

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Band

Saturday, November 1 • 1:00 p.m. • Marriott-Madison WestQuincy Hilliard • Band Conductor

ProgramKyoto Quincy Hilliard Kjos Publishing Co. WB341F

This work captures the essence and charm of the Japanese culture. Although no authentic Japanese melody is used, the modality, percussion instruments and style give the impression that you are exploring this exciting culture.

Through Darkened Sleepy Hollow Erik Morale FJH Music Company, Inc.

From the pen of Washington Irvin (1783-1859) came a classic tale of American folklore entitled The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This story describes how an old legend may have played a part in the disappearance of the local schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane. Irving describes the legend as follows:

“It is said by some to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper, whose head had been carried away by a cannon-ball, in some nameless battle during the revolutionary war; and who is ever and anon seen by the country folk hurrying along in the gloom of night, as if on the wings of the wind.”

“…the ghost rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head; and that the rushing speed with which he sometimes passes along the Hollow, like a midnight blast, is owing to his being belated, and in a hurry to get back to the church-yard before daybreak.”

The Place Where the Reeds Were Destroyed Quincy Hilliard Kjos Publishing Co. WB188F

The Place Where the Reeds Were Destroyed is written in a five movement composition. This work describes a legend about a love story between a warrior and a princess that ultimately depicts how Acapulco got its name. This piece was commission by the Nebraska Bandmasters Association.

March to the Big Top Mark Williams Alfred Publishing Co.

March to the Big Top is circus style march. It attempts to capture the fun and carnival atmosphere of a circus in town.

Deep River James Swearingen Barnhouse Publishing Co.

This selection is based on Deep River. This wonderful song is set for band by the noted composer James Swearingen. It is beautifully scored and has very interesting harmonies. He captures the essence of this beautiful song in a ballad.

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir Members

SopranoAli Betz Owen-Withee

Naomi Black Darlington

Katie Brant New London

Tyler Bushman Park Falls

Jenna Crawley Mosinee

Corinne Dougherty Dousman Kettle Moraine

Deme Hellwig Shorewood

Casey Houlihan New London

Devina Johnson Hudson

Ellen Junko New Richmond

Grace McConnell La Crosse Lincoln

Hannah Miner Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Alyssa Reilly Wautoma Parkside

Autum Reimer Algoma

Hannah Rosencrantz Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Mackenzie Ross Sun Prairie Prairie View

Kayla Schenkenberger Berlin

Michaela Schmidt Pembine

Amy Schwalbach Dousman Kettle Moraine

Sarah Spaulding Wisconsin Rapids East

Anika Stuedemann Appleton Fox Valley Lutheran

Laura Taranto Ellsworth

Karina Triller Janesville Marshall

Emily Weaver La Crosse Lincoln

Emily Wisniewski Appleton Saint Joseph

AltoLogan Bayuk Wautoma Parkside

Alexandra Blum Grafton John Long

Jacqueline Boelkow Hartford Central

Madisen Clark Platteville

Emily Clay Westfield

Ashton Decker Wautoma Parkside

Hunter Evenson Trempealeau G E T

Haley Haupt Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Irene Kelly La Crosse Lincoln

Taylor Kittleson River Falls Meyer

Jodi Le Comte New London

Katlyn Leshko Cameron

Daniel Lucassen Wautoma Parkside

Taylor Martin Platteville

Phoebe Moore Platteville

Joshua Olson Spencer

Kevin Pelzel Hudson

Hailey Reese Dousman Kettle Moraine

Danica Reinicke Janesville

Caitlin Rosencrantz Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Mandi Sagal Howard-Suamico Bay View

Christina Schempf Watertown Good Shepherd Lutheran

Madilyne Taylor Platteville

Rose VonMuchow La Crosse Lincoln

Jamison Wendlandt Chetek

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TenorKeith Andereck Hartford Central

Isaac Ballard River Falls Meyer

Jake Beckman New London

Michael Bultman Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh

Thomas Bunton Chetek

Jeff Conger Owen-Withee

Charles Corbett Park Falls

Walter DeKock New Richmond

John Faldet Iola Scandinavia

Jake Fredel Wausau John Muir

Matthew Gernetzke Evansville J C McKenna

Christopher Guy Oostburg

Hunter Hanthorn Janesville Marshall

Jared Harm Cameron

Nathan Hettinga Wausau John Muir

Lincoln Howard Osceola

Jacob Johnson Holmen

Jesse Kreger Holmen

Jacob Lemke Phillips

Benjamin Liebelt Oakfield

Kolby McConville Verona Badger Ridge

Hunter Palmer Evansville J C McKenna

Benjamin Stepanek Wild Rose

Garrett Verdegan Cameron

Jocque Warner New Richmond

BassAlex Balister Port Washington Thomas Jefferson

Matthew Boelter Eau Claire South

Aaron Brager River Falls Meyer

Aaron Davis Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Austin Doro Berlin

Connor Flaherty Evansville J C McKenna

Sean Gasiorowski Grafton John Long

Aaron Gilstrap Grafton John Long

Jacob Grafenstein Woodville Viking (Baldwin)

Danny Halminiak Verona Badger Ridge

Jacob Henden Viroqua Middle School

Adam Kahmann Grafton John Long

Ehren Kluge Hudson

Zach Luther Eau Claire South

Anthony Mattias Grafton John Long

Evan Mayer Wausau John Muir

Nathan Muro Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Marcus Newton Wausau John Muir

Isaac Pulchinski Wausau John Muir

Sivu Schlegel Melrose Mindoro

Vito Skidmore Wausau John Muir

Seth Thompson Cameron

Tim Walch Port Washington Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Zwicker Green Bay Lombardi

2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir Members

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Orchestra Members

*Concertmaster

ViolinCorinne Austin Appleton Madison

Jessica Behling Racine McKinley

Christian Blank Appleton Roosevelt

Andrea Carpenter Appleton Madison

Jonathan Cochrane Wild Rose

Wade Dittburner Wisconsin Rapids East

Charles Dunlap Manitowoc Wilson

Paige Erickson Menasha Maplewood

Madeline Erickson Shorewood Intermediate

Sam Femal Waukesha Butler

Grace Flaherty Menasha Seton Catholic

Bridget Flaherty Menasha Seton Catholic

Fatima Gomez Milwaukee Bruce Guadalupe

Jenna Greene Dousman Kettle Moraine

Autumn Han Appleton Wilson

Margaret Hietpas Appleton Einstein

Kaelyn Holgerson Menasha Maplewood

Alex Hoo Appleton Einstein

Katy Jiang* Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Rebecca Jin Middleton Kromrey

Michael Josephson Marshfield

Samantha Kosarzycki Greendale

Coretta LeMaitre Whitefish Bay

Leah Lee Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Qiuyu Lin New Berlin Eisenhower

Alexandra Lindstrom Wauwatosa Whitman

Dee Luo Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Hannah Matt Nashotah Sue Poo

Margaret Norby Appleton Saint Joseph

Raphaelle Siemers La Crosse Lincoln

Ellen Sonnenberg Sheboygan Falls

Angela Sun Howard-Suamico Bay View

Anais Tran Ngoc Appleton Wilson

Meg Van de Loo Eau Claire

Emily Wolfe Marshfield

Chih-wei Wu Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Jordan Wyngaard Little Chute Saint John

Annie Yao Marshfield

Dhongkyu Yoon Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Chara Yu Shorewood

ViolaNathaniel Corey Cross Plains Glacier Creek

Keith Dodd Shorewood

Molly Doyle Brookfield Saint John Vianney

Mira Ensley-Field Appleton Classical School

Rebecca Fitton Appleton Wilson

Elise Jean-Pierre Appleton Classical School

Julia Kroll Madison Spring Harbor

Kyle Lichtenberg Menasha Maplewood

Michaela Norby Appleton Saint Joseph

Carine Renner Appleton Roosevelt

Edward (Teddy) Schenkman Marshfield

Melissa Shi Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Ann Thomas Greendale

Hannah Thompson Whitefish Bay

Jennifer Vosters Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Mallory Williams Appleton Madison

CelloKaitlyn Ballman Oconomowoc

Alison Barbiaux De Pere

Carter Clay Chippewa Falls

Ingrid Elzey Appleton Classical School

Andrew Emrick Appleton Madison

Matthew Frazier Lake Geneva

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Orchestra Members

Michelle Kim Oshkosh Saint John Neumann

Lauren Morasky Sun Prairie Prairie View

Alaina Perez-Kucza Racine Walden III

Amber Rempert Lake Geneva

Maggie Rufe Appleton Madison

Anna Wright Wausau John Muir

Amy Zhou Waukesha Butler

String BassAdam Graf Monona Winnequah

Travis Kent Appleton Einstein

Tucker Melssen Chippewa Falls

Nathan Myhre La Crosse Longfellow

Gabrielle O’Keefe Greendale

Timothy Olson La Crosse Logan

Zoe Roecker Dousman Kettle Moraine

FluteGabriella Champagne Shorewood

Megan Johnson Kenosha Mahone

Jenny Kang Middleton Kromrey

Jordan Peterson Little Chute

OboeCamille Galles Dousman Kettle Moraine

Shahnnon Hawkins Elkhorn Area

BassoonBrooke Adams Lancaster

Samuel Decker Wild Rose

Julia Gray Rice Lake

Sara Ranscht La Crosse Longfellow

Bb ClarinetHattie Bestul Viola Kickapoo

Max Butler Madison Jefferson

Ana Nelson Berlin

Rachel Pollock Park Falls

Bb TrumpetSydney Alexander Eau Claire Regis

Peter Burress Fish Creek Gibraltar

Alexandria Staskiewicz Waukesha Butler

Tom Wester Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

F HornSean Bradley Edgerton

Sarah Kruske Port Washington Saint Peter’s Port Catholic

Allison Pluger Oconomowoc

Isaac Young Waukesha Central

TromboneCaleb Belknap Menasha Maplewood

Nick Jalensky Kenosha Bullen

Sean Murray Dousman Kettle Moraine

Julian Vanecek Madison Cherokee Heights

TubaCharlie DeVillers Green Bay Aldo Leopold

PercussionMatthew Allen Sun Prairie Prairie View

Michael Darling Hortonville

Eric Johnson Howard-Suamico Bay View

John Sturino Kenosha Lance

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Band Members

FluteCora Demler Blanchardville Pecatonica

Maranatha Gannon Viola Kickapoo

Hannah Hargis Marshfield

Megan Haskins Waunakee

Kelli Heeringa Waupun

Emily Kasparek Superior

Alicia Lex Antigo

Katie Loken Darlington

Samantha Roth Wisconsin Rapids Assumption

Samantha Springer Cross Plains Glacier Creek

Amanda Ward Kenosha Mahone

Kaite Wollenweber Waukesha Central

OboeGina Cruciani Eau Claire South

Nick Liske Appleton Madison

BassoonNatalie Galles Dousman Kettle Moraine

Austin Holik Kenosha Lance

Geoffrey Maiden Mueller Luck

Timothy Young De Pere Notre Dame

Bb ClarinetKaris Baerenwald River Falls Meyer

Rachel Berg Shorewood

Philip Berger Wisconsin Lutheran

Katie Gargulak Rice Lake

Olivia Garland Marshfield

Cory Hayden Park Falls

Heath Hill Waunakee

Alyson Huber Ladysmith

Sarah Joosten Cameron

Meghan Kappelman Manitowoc Immanuel Evangelic Lutheran

Brandon Konnow Eagle River Northland Pines

Jessica Krusensterna Antigo

Andrea Mayers Kenosha Mahone

Michelle Morgan Ladysmith

Megan Muench Manitowoc Immanuel Evangelic Lutheran

Courtney Nelson Viola Kickapoo

Laura Neumann Osceola

Emily Widstrand Eau Claire South

Bb Bass ClarinetJulia Flaherty Little Chute

Anna Kurzynski Rice Lake

Eb Alto SaxBenjamin Binner Oshkosh Carl Traeger

Julia Brummel Sun Prairie Prairie View

Gabriel Peterson Appleton Einstein

Molly Pugh Waukesha Central

Patrick Strohbeen Kimberly Gerritts

Kyle Williams Viola Kickapoo

Bb Tenor SaxDarien Berghoff Park Falls

Cera Malueg New London

Eb Baritone SaxKevin Parker Eau Claire South

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Band Members

Bb TrumpetKarah Dadez New Richmond

Sam Dickinson Green Bay Lombardi

Paul Escher La Crosse Lincoln

Carson Gilbert Mineral Point

Jacob Goebel Gilman

Andy Goodman Brodhead

Anamaria Karrels Hartford Saint Kilian

Matthew Landsverk Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh

Michelle Schleevogt Sheboygan Falls

Benjamin Sonnentag Waukesha Central

Joseph Stephan East Troy

Matthew Thomsen Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Alexandria Viegut Marshfield Columbus Catholic

Emily Wendorff Middleton Kromrey

Nikolas Zanter Edgerton

F HornMarisa Abbott Oconomowoc

Sam Averill Waunakee

Nick Howard La Crosse Lincoln

Valerie Niemi Owen-Withee

Matthew Semler Waunakee

Michael Sinclair Darlington

Clare Stratton Kenosha Mahone

Jenny Xu Hayward

TromboneSteven Brandt New Berlin Eisenhower

Rachel Burczyk Grafton John Long

Matthew Halverson Rice Lake

Carter Johnson Hudson

Ali Lorenz Eleva Strum

Kara Metzger Waukesha Central

Sam Rosiejka Hudson

Douglas Shoemaker Eau Claire Northstar

Logan Wallace Eau Claire Northstar

Baritone B.C.Eva Fourakis Middleton Kromrey

Olivia Haines Dousman Kettle Moraine

Annelise Roti Roti Green Lake

Elizabeth Schmitt Hartland Arrowhead Area Consortium

TubaDavid Cleveland Marshfield Columbus Catholic

Andrew Curtis Gilman

Jacob Hilsabeck Brussels Southern Door

Jackson Laabs Green Bay Lombardi

Sam Rivedal Franklin Forest Park

Amber Sanderson La Crosse Logan

PercussionMelissa Behling Racine Mc Kinley

Megan Hobbs Kenosha Mahone

Emily Holldorf Chippewa Falls

Emily Kahlow River Falls Meyer

Thomas Rorabeck Wauwatosa Longfellow

Nathan Simons Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Justin Smith Edgerton

Eric Wallat Dousman Kettle Moraine

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Teachers

Deirdre Abbott Sun Prairie Prairie View

Kevin Allen Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Doug Arendt Grafton John Long

Greg Austin Appleton Roosevelt

Martha Balfany La Crosse Lincoln

Laura Barker Algoma

John Bausch Darlington

Brandon Bautz Eagle River Northland Pines

Elizabeth Becker La Crosse Logan

Jordan Beckman Milwaukee Wisconsin Lutheran

Michael Beix Shorewood

Terri Belanger Oakfield

Jim Bennett Marshfield

Brenda Berg Evansville J C McKenna

Trudi Bergerson Wisconsin Rapids East

Warren Bergmann Menasha Maplewood

Hannah Bertram La Crosse Lincoln

Dale Bigus New Berlin Eisenhower

Kay Black New Berlin Eisenhower

Peggy Boettger Madison Whitehorse

Ronald Booth Franklin Forest Park

Kathryn Borghesani Whitefish Bay

Gina Braun Waunakee

Julie Brown Appleton Madison

Kristin Bryan Little Chute

Mary Burczyk Dousman Kettle Moraine

Linda Calhan Appleton Madison

Lamont Carpenter New London

Rebecca Charbonneau Sheboygan Falls

Jason Clark Shorewood

Cynthia Cooper Wisconsin Rapids East

Brad Curran Menasha Seton Catholic

Carol Dahle Hudson

Carl Davick Monona Winnequah

Marquez Dinorah Milwaukee Bruce Guadalupe Community School

Mark Donner Park Falls

William Doolan Viola Kickapoo

John Dutmer Chetek

Laura Ebensperger Osceola

Charlie Eckhardt Fish Creek Gibraltar

Cynthia Eisenmann Waukesha Central

Courtney Engel Wausau John Muir

WSMA congratulates and warmly thanks each of the following teachers of the 2008 State Honors students for their encouragement and commitment to students, and for supporting the WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Project:

Andrew Estervig Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh

Diane Falk Hartford Saint Kilian

Laurie Fellenz Madison Cherokee Heights

Laurie Francis Eau Claire Northstar

Melissa Freeman De Pere Notre Dame

Karen Frink Shorewood Intermediate

Charles Fritz Iola Scandinavia

Jeremy Fritz Berlin

Maria Gesiorek Brookfield Saint John Vianney

Ann Gibbons La Crosse Longfellow

Ann Giuliani-Curry Port Washington Thomas Jefferson

Chris Gleason Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh

Kim Graff Rice Lake Rice Lake

Richard Gregerson New Richmond

Carrie Gruselle Appleton Einstein & Classical

Jennifer Gulsvig La Crosse Lincoln

Corinne Hansen Ladysmith Ladysmith

Rhonda Hartline- Knoespel Green Bay Lombardi

Mark Helgert Waukesha Butler

Jacinta Henden Viroqua

Cindi Hoch Howard-Suamico Bay View

Shelley Hooper Dousman Kettle Moraine

Russell Hosler Owen-Withee

Robert Ignaszak Oconomowoc Nature Hill

Karen Iken Green Bay Aldo Leopold

Betsy Jacobson-Holtz La Crosse Longfellow

Allison Jaeger Madison Jefferson

Charles Jahnke Appleton Fox Valley Lutheran

Karen Johnson Wausau John Muir

Tim Johnson Howard-Suamico Bay View

Elizabeth Jooosten Cameron

Michael Joosten Cameron

Jeanne Jung Menasha Maplewood

Judith Kangas Westfield

Jayne Karbula Waupun

Joe Kasparek Superior

Matthew Kiskunas Eau Claire South

Arlene Klavins Greendale

Pam Knihtila Phillips

Jennifer Knutson Manitowoc Wilson

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2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Teachers

Stephen Koch Holmen

Karen Kornmann Ellsworth

Karen Kriege Oshkosh Carl Traeger

Kristie Kruse Kenosha Mahone

Arden Lambert Appleton Saint Joseph

William Leahy New Richmond

Carol Lenz Kimberly Gerritts

Benjamin Leon Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Marilyn Lisowe Little Chute Saint John

Lori MacRae Port Washington Saint Peter’s Port Catholic

Kate MacRae Oostburg

Spike Maiden Mueller Luck

Larry Manley Hortonville

Vanessa Marciniak Racine Walden III

Joe McCabe Green Bay Lombardi

Pamela McCollum Marshfield

Carl Meincke Hudson

Carla Merkow Hartland Arrowhead Area Consortium

James Meuth Blanchardville Pecatonica

Erika Meyer Madison Spring Harbor

Steve Michaels La Crosse Lincoln

Lori Moe River Falls Meyer

Monte Muller Lancaster

John Nepper Kenosha Bullen

Patricia Neuberger Watertown Good Shepherd Lutheran

Emalyn Nikstad Wausau John Muir

Molly Nordin Chippewa Falls

Eric Olson Chippewa Falls

Allison Ostrander Eau Claire Susan Van de Loo

Ken Paris Sun Prairie Prairie View

Stephanie Parrish Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Marsha Pearson River Falls Meyer

Jonathan Petersen Dousman Kettle Moraine

Dan Petersen Wauwatosa Longfellow

Sharon Pfaff Melrose Mindoro

Kathy Phillips Marshfield

Nancy Pilmonas La Crosse Logan

Dawn Pitzen Brussels Southern Door

Pat Pollock Park Falls Park Falls

Amanda Pound Grafton John Long

John Rash East Troy

Gerardo Ribeiro Nashotah Sue Poo

Barb Rice Pembine

Rachel Richards Appleton Wilson

Nancy Riesch Middleton Kromrey

Beth Riesterer Brodhead

Jane Rinka Waukesha Butler

Kathryn Ripley Kenosha Lance

Jessica Rolfe Sun Prairie Prairie View

Phil Rothschadl Brookfield Wisconsin Hills

Jon Roti Roti Green Lake

Lauren Roznowski Lake Geneva

Lu Ann Rupnow New London

Marcia Russell Platteville

Victoria Salmon Osceola

Carol Schafer Antigo

Jim Scheuer Owen-Withee

Tina Schliem Darlington

Renee Schmill Manitowoc Immanuel Evangelic Lutheran

Traci Schneider Janesville Marshall

Daryl Schneider Appleton Einstein

John Schoettler Racine Mc Kinley

Quint Schultz Hayward

Jennifer Schwingle Elm Grove Pilgrim Park

Clo Shumann Appleton Saint Joseph

Gary Smith Edgerton

Julie Soczka Mosinee

Michelle Sorenson Oshkosh Saint John Neumann

Sharon Speiser Hartford Central

Geoff Stenson Howard-Suamico Bay View

Tom Stepanek Wild Rose

Brad Stoughton Strum Eleva

Sue Swoboda Elkhorn

Jackie Terhune Mineral Point

Jeff Thielke Oconomowoc Nature Hill Intermediate

Molly Thomas Wisconsin Rapids Assumption

Jane Thompson Woodville Viking

Heather Thorpe Verona Badger Ridge

David Topolovec Wauwatosa Whitman

Diane Veale Spencer

Tricia Walheim Berlin

Jeff Walk Eau Claire Regis

Jill Waterman Wautoma Parkside

Deb Welander Trempealeau G E T

Carrie Winkler Sheboygan Falls

Gail Wirch Cross Plains Glacier Creek

James Wirth Gilman

Lori Wolf Eau Claire Eau Claire South

Lynne Wymore Middleton Kromrey

Lynne Wymore Cross Plains Glacier Creek

Thomas Zimmerman Marshfield Columbus Catholic

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Administrative StaffGregg Butler, Administrator of Eau Claire County Off

Campus High School - WSMA Board Representative

Robert Kase, WSMA Executive Director

Lynn Seidl, Luxemburg-Casco Middle School - Middle Level State Honors Chair

Jim Scheuer, Owen-Withee School District - Middle Level State Honors Chair-Elect

Doug Arendt, Grafton John Long Middle School - Middle Level State Honors Choir Coordinator

Les Sandberg, Reedsburg High School - Middle Level State Honors Orchestra Coordinator***

Connie Kramer, Lena School District - Middle Level State Honors Band Coordinator

Jeff Gretzinger, WSMA Program Director

Jennifer Neuville, WSMA Conference and Operations Coordinator - Middle Level State Honors Support

Choral StaffCarol Dahle, Hudson Middle School - Soprano Coach

Michael Pufall, Waunakee Middle School - Tenor Coach

Marcia Russell, Platteville Middle School - Alto Coach***

Jason Troxel, Wauzeka High School - Bass Coach***

Amanda Carnahan, Shorewood, Accompanist

Doug Arendt, Grafton John Long Middle School - Choral Coordinator

Orchestra StaffEric Becker, Baldwin/Woodville - Percussion Coach***

MaryAnn Glime, Gillett Public Schools - Brass Coach

Troy Birdsong, Holmen High School - String Bass Coach

Linda Calhan, Appleton James Madison Middle School (Retired) - Cello Coach***

Terri Catania, Kettle Moraine Middle School - Woodwind Coach

Courtney Engel, Wausau John Muir Middle School - Violin Coach

Robert Ignaszak, Oconomowoc High School - Violin Coach***

Jill Jensen, Monona Nichols Elementary School - Viola Coach

Les Sandberg, Reedsburg High School - Orchestra Coordinator***

Band Staff Lisa Benz, Ellsworth Middle School - Percussion Coach

Terri Ellis, Dodgeville Middle School - Flute Coach

Chris Gleason, Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh Middle School - Tuba Coach

Jennifer Heidel, Sheboygan Farnsworth Middle School - French Horn Coach

Robert Johanek, Marshfield Grant Elementary School - Low Woodwind Coach

Matt Mc Veigh, Kimberly High School - Clarinet Coach

Pat Pollock, Park Falls Schools - Trombone/Euphonium Coach

Sam Robinson, Waunakee High School - Saxophone Coach***

Richard Tiller, Osseo-Fairchild High School (Retired) - Trumpet Coach***

Connie Kramer, Lena Schools - Band Coordinator

*** Denotes staff members who are completing their three-year term.

2008 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Staff

WSMA State Honors Concert RecordingsEvery member of the 2008 WSMA State Honors Music Project will receive a CD recording of their

concert performance by mid-December. Additional CDs may be ordered for relatives and friends by

completing the CD Recording order form. Order forms are available at www.wsmamusic.org.

endow a chair

for the

WSMA State Honors Music Project

WSMA State Honors Music Project Endowment Fund

In October 2006, the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music announced its most ambitious campaign to date, a $6 million goal to endow each chair and conductor of the WSMA Middle Level and High School State Honors Music Project. With each chair endowed, a student’s cost to participate would be minimal or paid for entirely and the costs to bring in nationally renowned conductors would be covered through this endowment.

WFSM is proud to recognize the following people who contributed generously to name a chair in the Middle Level State Honors Music Project:

Middle Level State Honors Band

• TheGeorgeBorichMiddleLevelStateHonorsBandBbClarinetChair,given by Glenn Nielsen

• TheNeilF.ResheskeMiddleLevelStateHonorsBandTromboneChair,given in his memory by a former student, Michael George

• TheStephanieTweedMiddleLevelStateHonorsBandTubaChair, given by Jan and Ted Tweed

Middle Level State Honors Choir

• TheGreggandTrudyButlerMiddleLevelStateHonorsChoirTenorChair

We also thank the following people who supported the WSMA Honors Endowment Fund with their gifts (Received 10/1/07–9/8/08):

• DelbertClear

• BenandLoisKaster

• KathleenLewinski

For more information, visit www.wsmamusic.org/foundation

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Wisconsin Center for Music EducationOur state is the proud home of the Wisconsin Center for Music Education. Located just north of Madison in Waunakee, the center is headquarters for the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) and Wisconsin Foundation for School Music (WFSM). Our purpose is to expand, enhance and celebrate the reach of music education for teachers, students and community members.Graduate credit options for professional development workshops are being developed for 2008–2009. These workshops will expand on sessions offered at the 2008 Wisconsin State Music Conference, including: • Marty Robinson - Jazz Up Your Arrangements - November 15 • Randy Sabien - Alternate Styles for Strings - November 22 • Karen Iken - Make the Connections: Music and Literacy - January 31 • Sheila Feay-Shaw - Adaptive Music for Special Learners - February 28 • Tim Smith - Building a Classroom Web Site (online course) -

November 10–December 21 OR January 26–March 8 • Angela Krajnek - Using Your Classroom Web Site as a Learning Tool

(online course) - March 16–April 26Watch for more information on our web site: www.wsmamusic.org/center

Visit us online, and in person!

Wisconsin Center for Music Education • 1005 Quinn Drive • Waunakee WI 53597

Wisconsin Center for Music Education

WSMA Facts and StatisticsDid you know during the 2007-2008 school year…

•Over 219,000 high school and middle school students participated in nearly 300 WSMA District Solo & Ensemble and Concert Group Festivals.

•Over 32,000 students qualified for and participated in 11,993 performances at WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Music Festivals.

•Over 1,600 students applied for the High School State Honors Music Project in its 41st year of existence. 421 students were selected for five ensembles, and 45 students received tuition assistance from the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music to support their Honors experience.

•Over 1,300 students applied for the Middle Level State Honors Music Project in its 14th year of existence. 305 students were selected for three ensembles, and 8 students received tuition assistance from the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music to support their Honors experience.

•54 original student compositions were submitted to the WSMA Student Composition Project.

•On the 2008–2009 WSMA Festival Music List there are more than 6,000 Solo & Ensemble and concert group titles offering a wide variety of performance options.

The WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Project

Important Dates2009 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Project

December 9, 2008

Middle Level State Honors registrations open EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE at www.wsmamusic.org.

February 3, 2009

Middle Level State Honors registrations due to WSMA.

April 3, 2009

Auditions held in Wausau and La Crosse.

April 4, 2009

Auditions held in Appleton, Eau Claire and Dousman.

April 17, 2009

Auditions held in Sun Prairie.

June 5, 2009

Middle Level Honors acceptance letters mailed to students.

August 15, 2009

Materials sent to members of the 2009 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir, Orchestra and Band.

October 28 – October 31, 2009

Wisconsin State Music Conference and WSMA State Honors Music Project concerts in Madison.