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Saturday, October 29, 2005 1:00 pm Marriott-Madison West Choir • Orchestra • Band The Wisconsin Middle Level  State Honors Music Project

The Wisconsin State Honors Music 2005-2006 WSMA Middle Level State Project Honors Important Dates The Wisconsin State Honors Music Project is sponsored by Friday, February 3, 2006 the Wisconsin School Music Association. The Honors Middle Level State Honors Applications Due Project began in 1967 to provide musically talented high school youth the opportunity to rehearse and perform with Middle Level State Honors Auditions the nation’s finest conductors in a professional setting. In 1995, WSMA proudly sponsored the first-ever Middle Level Friday, April 7, 2006 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. State Honors Band. A WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir was added in 1996, and in 1997, the WSMA Middle Dousman Kettle Moraine Level State Honors Orchestra made its debut performance. LaCrosse Logan Wausau Horace Mann Students in grades 6–8 who attend WSMA-member schools are eligible to audition for the WSMA Middle Level State Saturday, April 8, 2006 Honors Music Project. Auditions include an individual 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. performance and an Ensemble Class taught by the adjudica- tor. This year, more than 1300 students applied for the Eau Claire Northstar privilege of being one of the 308 students who are members Kaukauna River View of the WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir, Orchestra, Fort Atkinson and Band. Oct. 25-28, 2006 Music teachers, parents, administrators, and the WSMA staff WMEA State Music Conference. Middle Level State contribute time, talent, motivation, and encouragement for Honors Concert will be Saturday, October 28 at every student involved in the Honors Project. Young 1:00 p.m. in Madison. musicians selected for these wonderful ensembles discover new levels of individual and group performance. Most importantly, the effort and dedication required of each Honors participant brings a lifelong memory of their Thanksgiving Day Broadcast initiative and commitment to excellence. WSMA extends a special thank you to Vicki Nonn of for continuing the tradition of broadcasting the Wisconsin High School State 2005 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Orchestra, Band, Treble Choir, and Mixed Choir performances throughout Thanksgiving Day. Broadcasts Honors Committee have been tentatively scheduled as follows: Dr. Gregg Butler, Eau Claire Schools Deputy Mixed Choir - 9:00 a.m., Orchestra - 11:00 a.m., Superintendent and WSMA Board of Directors Treble Choir - 1:00 p.m., Band - 2:00 p.m. and Past President, WSMA Board Representative a repeated broadcast of the four groups from Eric Runestad, WSMA Executive Director 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Be sure to tune in to the Wisconsin George Munagian, Wisconsin Rapids, Public Radio station in your area: Middle Level State Honors Chair 88.7 WERN Madison Connie Root, Hudson, Middle Level State Honors Past Chair 88.9 WLSU LaCrosse Ginger Marten, Wisconsin Rapids, 89.3 WPNE Green Bay Orchestra Coordinator 89.7 WUEC Eau Claire Jim Scheuer, Owen-Withee, 89.9 WHSA Brule Band Coordinator 90.7 WVSS Menomonie David Murphy, Lancaster, 90.9 WHRM Wausau Choir Coordinator 91.1 WGTD Kenosha Janet M. Tweed, WSMA Consultant, Middle Level State Honors Project Coordinator

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Special Thanks The Wisconsin State Honors Music Project continues to exist J. W. Pepper, for donating the Middle Level State Honors because of the assistance of many individuals and organiza- music folders tions. We are extremely appreciative to the following: Leyla Sanyer, Steven Spiwak and Jen Kramer of the Oregon WSMA Board of Directors, for their support of WSMA High Music Staff; Dee Baldock, Facitilies Coordinator, the programs and services Oregon Schools Friends of the Orchestra and the Oregon Schools administration for providing rehearsal facilities, WSMA Staff, Executive Director, Eric Runestad, recreation and meals for Middle Level State Honors Band, Director of Programs, Linda Petersen, Orchestra, and Choir students Executive Assistant, Dee Farmer, Finance Manager, Kerrie Brey, Buzz Kemper and Audio for the Arts for recording and Director of Communications, Kevin Thays, producing all Honors concerts for Wisconsin Public Radio Festivals Coordinator, Jeff Gretzinger, broadcast and CDs. Program Consultant, Jan Tweed, Marriott-Madison West for assisting WSMA with Middle Program Assistants, Jerry Hrovat, Jennifer Neuville, Level Honors student housing and concert arrangements. Rosalie Richardson and Sarah Westby for their efforts and commitment Waunakee High School for providing percussion and acoustic equipment for the Middle Level Honors Project. WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Staff who willingly volunteer to share their musical expertise, talent, Most importantly, all parents and teachers of these young leadership, and enthusiasm with students people for their continuing efforts, encouragement, and for taking great care to ensure these students are here with us.

WSMA Facts During the 2004-2005 School Year… • More than 219,000 middle and high school students • More than 506 students were identified as exemplary participated in WSMA District Solo & Ensemble and soloists at the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festivals, Concert Group Festivals. and each received a certificate and a letter. After screening by WSMA staff and committee, 18 students were invited More than 32,000 students qualified for and participated • to perform at the State Music Conference on Oct. 27 and in 11,628 performances at WSMA State Solo & Ensemble 28 in two recitals. Music Festivals 1,845 students applied for the High School State Honors There were 263 WSMA District Solo & Ensemble and • • Music Project in its 38th year of existence. 421 students Concert Festivals and 11 State Solo and Ensemble were selected for six ensembles, and 23 students received Festivals. tuition assistance from WSMA to support their Honors • 1,490 bands, orchestras and choirs participated in WSMA experience. Concert or Clinic Festivals • 76 original student compositions were submitted to the • 1,385 students applied for the Middle Level State Honors WSMA Student Composition Project. Music Project in its 11th year of existence. 308 students There are more than 5,000 solo, ensemble, and concert were selected for three ensembles, and 16 students • group titles and performing options on the 2005 - 2006 received tuition assistance from WSMA to support their WSMA Festival Music List (www.wsmamusic.org). Honors experience.

A Reminder to Our Concert Audience

Photography, audio and/or video recording during all Honors concerts are strictly prohibited. Kindly turn off all cellular phones and pagers, and please observe silence for the state-of-the art digital recording of these performances. You are welcome to take pictures on stage or in the lobby immediately following the performance. Please remove restless children immediately. Your assistance and consideration will help ensure a proper concert atmosphere for all Honors performers and audience members. Thank you from the 2005 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Staff.

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Randal Mc Chesney, Conductor

Randal Mc Chesney is currently President and Executive Director of the Richards Institute of Education Through Music and Assistant Adjunct Professor, Music Education, University of Southern California School of Education in . Mc Chesney has volunteered teaching time each Wednesday at Magnolia Elementary School, Los Angeles’ largest elementary school in the heart of its urban core, while currently serving as conductor and music director of the Cedar Rapids, IA Concert Chorale, the chorus for the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, a Grammy Award winner. He also has served as advisor in two Presidential administrations for childhood literacy and education affairs. In addition, he has held appointments at the University of Southern California School of Music and Fresno State University.

Program

Jubilate Deo Orlando di Lasso SATB Arista Music - AE 219

Twinkle, Twinkle arr. Peter Bloesch SSA Richards Institute RI - 2 Patty Smith – Flute Linda Jackson – Oboe

A Jubilant Gloria Linda Spevacek SATB Heritage Music Press - 15/1292H-2

Sourwood Mountain arr. Shirley McRae 3-Part Men Plymouth Music - 21-20240 Patty Smith – Flute

Farewell, My Friend Berta Poorman & Sonja Poorman SATB Warner Bros. Publishing - SVM04025 Patty Smith – Flute Colin Brown – Wind Chimes

Here’s To Song Allister MacGillivary, arr. Lydia Adams SATB McGroarty Publishing - MMP-03 (P.O.P.)

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Randal Swiggum, Conductor

Randal Swiggum is in his seventh season as Music Director of the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, the largest and oldest program of its kind in northwest Illinois, and recently recognized by the Illinois Council of Orchestras as its Youth Orchestra of the Year. Swiggum has enjoyed a diverse teaching career that has spanned first grade general music, high school choir, college orchestra, music theory and conducting.º As composer, conductor, teacher and advocate for young people in the arts, he has established a reputation for musical excellence and a commitment to music education through performance. A frequent guest conductor of music festivals, he most recently conducted the first-ever Pennsylvania ACDA/PMEA All-State Junior High Choir, in addition to the Singapore American Schools Music Festival, MENC All-Northwest Honor Choir in Portland, American Mennonite Schools Orchestra Festival, Northern Arizona Summer Honors Orchestra, Wisconsin Middle Level Honors Choir and many festival orchestras and choirs. Swiggum has conducted successful performance tours to Brazil, Iceland, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the .

Program

Sumer is Icumen In arr. John David Lamb (Wynn Music POP)

Komm, Susser Tod J.S. Bach/arr. James Kjelland (Highland Etling)

Scenes form the Emerald arr. Carrie Gruselle (FJH Music Company)

Hungarian Dance No. 6 Brahms/arr. Merle Isaac (Highland Etling)

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Timothy Yontz, Conductor

Timothy Yontz is Coordinator of the Fine Arts Department for the Kenosha Unified School District in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he oversees 105 music and art teachers in four high schools, six s and 24 elementary schools. Formerly, Yontz was Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. There, he served as Associate Director of Bands and taught music education courses. Additionally, he conducted the Nebraska Wind Symphony, Omaha’s community concert band. Yontz has served as Director of Bands in Marinette, Wisconsin; New Palestine, Indiana; and New Albany, Indiana and continues to be an active guest conductor and clinician. Yontz holds a Ph.D. in Adminis- tration, Curriculum, and Instruction from the University of Nebraska, a Master of Music from Butler University and a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University. Yontz has attained recognition from service to the following professional organizations: American School Band Directors Association, Association of Concert Bands, Christian Instrumental Directors Association, College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National Conference and Phi Beta Mu International School Bandmaster Fraternity.

Program

Flourish for Wind Band R. Vaughan Williams (Oxford University Press)

Regenesis (Song of the Planet) John Higgins (Hal Leonard)

The Liberty Bell John Phillip Sousa/arr. Brion & Schissel

Among the Clouds Brian Balmages (FJH Music Company)

A Galop to End All Galops Warren Barker (Jenson Publications)

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Soprano Tenor Kayla Benjamin Cameron Aaron Ababio Platteville Rebecca Breitlow Hartford Central Bryce Aul Rice Lake Emily Davis Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Evan Brauer Wausau John Muir Sierra Elford Onalaska William Carver Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Daniel Ellis Platteville Dan Chmielewski Elm Grove Pilgrim Park Tressa Franzmeier New Nik Eden Port Washington Kia Gronski Platteville Thomas Jefferson Gina Hanzlik Somerset Sean Freeman Sturgeon Bay Thomas Walker Nina Hartsel Eau Claire South Erik Friede River Falls Meyer Olivia Hemley Grafton John Long Scott Goelden Wausau John Muir Anglela Hettinga Wausau John Muir Timothy Herian Port Washington Jennifer Holle Baldwin Woodville Viking Thomas Jefferson Brittany Holz Iola Scandinavia Brian Hundt LaCrosse Aquinas Janelle Jehn Wausau John Muir Thomas Keefe Wausau Horace Mann Julie Kleman Mosinee Justin Krause Southern Door Katherine Lewiston Mondovi Michael Lotz Westby Sarah Miller Wausau John Muir Lindsay Morgan Cameron Kyle Martin Hartford Central Claire Olsen Janesville Marshall Casey Metcalfe Eau Claire DeLong Anna Parks River Falls Meyer Isaac Risseeuw Darlington Carmen Reinicke Janesville Marshall Jackson Rohde River Falls Meyer Spencer Schumann Beaver Dam Wayland Ryan Schwartz Southern Door Academy Devin Seaholm New London Kyle Seyer Eau Claire Regis Scott Sroda Janesville Marshall Karina Shaw Platteville Josh Sturm Wausau John Muir Karilyn Sisko Elkhorn Area Mike Wildman Wausau John Muir Andrew Sowatzke Waukesha Trinity Lutheran Alexander York Muskego Bay Lane Caitlin Timmins Verona Badger Ridge Jose Zepeda Ellsworth

Alto Bass Jeremy Andereck Hartford Central Cameron Arndt LaCrosse Longfellow Lauren Anderson Eau Claire South Patrick Blake Bloomington River Ridge Chelsey Austin Platteville Alexander Craker Eau Claire South Austin Barber Tony Flambeau Jordyn Beranek Rice Lake Robert Crawford Eau Claire DeLong Nicholas Bohrer Eau Claire Regis Ishan Daya Elm Grove Pilgrim Park Monica Deloy Hudson David Fares Eau Claire DeLong Benjamin Demaree Platteville Daniel Floren Eau Claire South Brenna Gibbons Westby Matthew Harper Lancaster Sarah Greenwald Wausau John Muir David Horner-Ibler Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Steven Halloin Eau Claire South Alec Johnson Janesville Marshall Summer Herzfeldt New London Patrick McCann Grafton John Long Heidi Joosten Cameron Evan Mehre Port Washington Tammy Lietzau Dousman Kettle Moraine Thomas Jefferson Jenesis Lindbo Elk Mound Alex Michaud Sturgeon Bay Thomas Walker Frances Lobo Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Mitch Miles Eau Claire South Ryan Oswald Hartford Central Brandon Pink Platteville Allison Pluemer Platteville Nathan Plummer Chippewa Falls Jordyn Quast Mosinee Alex Rettig New Richmond Alexa Schillinger Phillips Matt Rogers Platteville Natalie Schmitt Platteville Adam Schaenzer Grafton John Long Hannah Starr Eau Claire DeLong Erik Schneider Stevens Point PJ Jacobs Karla Steif Wausau John Muir Junior High School Penny Thao Wausau John Muir Joseph Tunks Viroqua Abby WellensTurtle Lake Matt Vanden Langenberg Green Bay Bay View Grace Wickert Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Dylan Wilmeth Grafton John Long Samantha Witter Wausau John Muir 7 2005 WSMA Middle Level State Honors  Orchestra Members

Violin Viola Julie Alvarez Shorewood Keagan Adams Onalaska Meghan Battermann Appleton Fox Valley Tyler Kundinger Wausau Horace Mann Lutheran Kelsey LaViolette Appleton Einstein Stacey Bjorgaard Dousman Kettle Moraine David Mason Kenosha Mahone Georgia Bock Viroqua William Peck Stevens Point PJ Jacobs Kaitlyn Bredeson Hudson Marissa Reinholz Mequon Steffen Sarah Bruce Appleton Einstein Carly Roe Hortonville Hannah Buehler Stevens Point PJ Jacobs Kathryn Severing Janesville Marshall Monica Chou Neenah Shattuck Nicole Soyka Racine Mc Kinley Stephen Dahle Hudson Karen Taylor Appleton Einstein Campbell Fall Hudson Elizabeth Tindall Kenosha Mahone Kassia Frantz Green Bay Aldo Leopold Alex Vlachakis Neenah Horace Mann Brendan George Burlington Karcher Emma Wilson Neenah Horace Mann Elizabeth Guenther Appleton Einstein Josef Windau Shorewood Edward Hou Appleton Wilson Julia Jordan Appleton Einstein Cello Samantha Kahl Glendale Glen Hills Michael Cadiz Kenosha Lincoln Laura Lake Marshfield Betsy Erickson Shorewood Austin Larson Neenah Horace Mann Alexandra Greene Kettle Moraine Megan Ley LaCrosse Lincoln Lydia Hynson Mequon Steffen Matthew Lind Wausau John Muir John Kasper Neenah Horace Mann Taylor Lipo Zovic Shorewood Elizabeth Lyon Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Sally Luo Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Nick Mann Dousman Kettle Moraine Amy Matzen Wauwatosa Whitman Will Mitchell Almond Christian Noyce Eau Claire Vognar Ian Morey Racine Mc Kinley Maya Quinlan Ashland Gabriel Park Neenah Shattuck Karli Ratcliffe Appleton James Madison Christopher Peck Stevens Point PJ Jacobs Ashley Rewolinski Dousman Kettle Moraine Allison Rich Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Stacey Rolak Marshfield Tadhg Sauvey Green Bay Sauvey Olivia Swinford Neenah Shattuck Katherine Simpson Glendale Glen Hills Kelly Terry Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh Peter Suechting Neenah Horace Mann Katelyn Teschler Rice Lake Emmy Tisdel Shorewood Alyssa Tope LaCrosse Lincoln String Bass Brittany Van Erem De Pere Kevin Corbett Appleton Einstein Tyler Webb Chippewa Falls Colin Johnson LaCrosse Longfellow Ami Yamamoto Monona Winnequah Kali MacDonald New London Aaron Zupan Dousman Kettle Moraine Colin Rohm Stevens Point PJ Jacobs

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Lindsay Roloff LaCrosse Lincoln Trumpet Zachary Suechting Neenah Horace Mann Eric Danihel New Berlin Eisenhower Chloe Telford Oshkosh Merrill Molly Lorenz Eleva Strum Sai Vangala Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Kaitlin Nix Osseo Fairchild Jake Wiele Kenosha Lincoln Flute Tirzah Blair Jefferson French Horn Bryanna Fox Waukesha Central Mariel Crolius LaCrosse Lincoln Caitlin Murphy Platteville Nicole Martens Waukesha Central Janessa Whitebird Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh Patrick Revord Appleton Saint Joseph Aaron Strand Rice Lake Oboe Margret Bradley Edgerton Trombone Kayla Carlson Mukwonago Park View Madeline Anderson Balsam Lake Unity Jesse Brault Westby Bassoon Timothy Carroll Marshfield Samuel Allen Madison O’Keefe John Verkuilen Green Bay Bay View Samuel Gehler River Falls Meyer Andrew Langston Janesville Edison Tuba Maxwell Meller Sheboygan Urban Ian Shay Rice Lake

Bb Clarinet Percussion Michael Carlson Dousman Kettle Moraine Corinne Antonetti Oregon Tyler Dierke Hudson Andrew Steffen New Richmond Alana Peck Altoona Chris Wilson Plymouth Riverview Bret Van Nuland Greenville

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Flute Susan Fandre Wausau John Muir Aimee Ambrose East Troy Kim Forsythe Greenville Westlin Cerveny Shawano Matthew Griffith Sheboygan Urban Brittany Degen Onalaska Quinn Huebner Mazomanie Wisconsin Kara Faciszewski Marshfield Heights Lilian Giertz Kohler Sarah Marti Waukesha Central Amber Gillett New Berlin Eisenhower Katie Miller Elmwood Jeiran Hasan De Pere Joelle Prunty Antigo Stephanie List Hudson Stanley Ritsema Kingsford) Hannah Saunders Oak Creek East Joe Shook Eau Claire South Angela Stancato Kenosha Lance Emily Taylor Shorewood Amy Wareham Brookfield Wisconsin Devin Walsh-Felz Madison Jefferson Hills Amy Yin Onalaska Nicolette Wolfert LaCrosse Logan Yunhui Zhao McFarland Indian Mound

Oboe Bass Clarinet Edward Tashjian River Falls Meyer Lindsay Bill Thorp Rosemarie Veith Richland Center Richland Brittany Caley Lancaster Nick Donalds Kenosha Mahone Joy Pehler Cochrane - Fountain City Bassoon Meredith Carr Kaukauna River View Mark Lindsay Appleton Einstein Alto Sax David Richards Mount Horeb Phillip Dobernig Mukonago Park View Stephani Smith Appleton Wilson Luke Oetzel Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh Molly Schull Hayward Erin Wartick Pembine Clarinet Justin Wendorf Viola Kickapoo Daniel Bondeson Stevens Point PJ Jacobs Dillon Wiesner Waukesha Butler Raquel Bruening Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Dominic Cimeley LaCrosse Lincoln Laura Como Waukesha Central Grace Coyne Barneveld

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Tenor Sax Trombone Thomas Morgan Eau Claire South Caleb Domeyer River Falls Meyer Wally Wenzel Phillips Elizabeth Ebensperger Balsam Lake Unity Rachel Gallagher Eau Claire Regis Erik Harvey Antigo Bari Sax Verity Hill Marshfield Zach Brommerich Whitehall Adam Klefstad Prairie Farm Carl Markgren Rice Lake Samuel Stevens Green Bay Bay View Trumpet Lucas Wade Waukesha Central Daniel Bader Green Bay Red Smith Brian Bean Marshfield Zachary Blum Hudson Euphonium David Burczyk Grafton John Long Mark Pennebecker LaCrosse Longfellow Joel Carlsen Eau Claire Northstar Jeremy Stephens Platteville Bradley Cash West Salem Robert Wiley Deal Burlington Karcher Daniel Galginaitis Germantown Kennedy Matt Wolfert Sheboygan Falls David Gillingham Hudson Luke Klefstad Prairie Farm Grace Lansing LaCrosse Lincoln Tuba Melanie Lese Richland Center Richland Jacob Feiner Mazomanie Wisconsin Joey Niemann Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Heights David Offord Gilman James Hollenbach Appleton Saint Joseph Jacinda Ripley Kenosha Lance Kurtis Polishinski Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh Michael Terrasi Shorewood Samantha Reiter Eau Claire Northstar Lucas Sletten Osceola Jenny Van Etten Spooner Horn Peter Bonney LaCrosse Lincoln Emily Duffy Waukesha Central Percussion Emily Irwin Oak Creek West Brandon Brooks Madison Overture Benjamin Pluger Oconomowoc Peter Buschkopf Milwaukee Wisconsin Lutheran Shannon Sattler Merten Tony Darling Hortonville Tristan Skarvan Elk Mound Brandon Degner Shell Lake Amber Squire River Falls Meyer Matthew Eikamp Cochrane - Fountain City Maureen Young Kickapoo Michael Malone Oshkosh Carl Traeger Evan Nelson LaCrosse Lincoln Greg Riss Oregon

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WSMA congratulates and warmly thanks each of the Cynthia Eisenmann Waukesha Central following teachers of the 2005 State Honors students Mike Fedyszyn Germantown Kennedy for their leadership, encouragement, and commitment Karen Fowell Elmwood to students, and supporting the WSMA Middle Level Crystal Frank Almond State Honors Music Project: Karen Frink Shorewood Intermediate Jerra Adams Stevens Point PJ Jacobs Charles Fritz Iola Scandinavia Nancy Adams LaCrosse Logan Martin Fritzsch Jefferson Gina Ademino Barneveld Mary Gagnon Merrill Beth Alvarez Glendale Glen Hills An Gehrmann Appleton Saint Joseph Aleta Anderson Balsam Lake Unity Ann Gibbons La Crosse Longfellow Dawn Anderson Thorp Tina Glander-Peterson Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Doug Arendt Grafton John Long Chris Gleason Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh Robert Baldwin Altoona Jackie Goplin Whitehall Martha Balfany La Crosse Lincoln Kim Graff Rice Lake Ruth Banwell Janesville Marshall Richard Gregerson New Richmond James Baxter Oregon Carrie Gruselle Appleton Einstein Brian Beiser Neenah Horace Mann Ann Guiliani-Curry Port Washington Thomas Michael Beix Shorewood Intermediate Jefferson Martha Belfany La Crosse Lincoln Sara Guttenberg Verona Badger Ridge Hannah Bertram La Crosse Lincoln Len Hansen De Pere Josie Bertsch Eau Claire Regis Dave Heilman Mc Farland Indian Mound Dale Bigus New Berlin Eisenhower Mark Helgert Waukesha Butler Michelle Blanchet Kenosha Lincoln Jacinta Henden Viroqua Terry Bobbe Brussels Southern Door Jody Hettinga Wausau John Muir Caroline Brandenberger Appleton Fox Valley Leslie Hill Sturgeon Bay Thomas Lutheran Walker Chad Bromeisl Shawano Kristin Hiykel Somerset Tonya Broyles-Broulliard Oconomowoc Cindi Hoch Green Bay Bay View Mary Brunner Cochrane - Fountain City Shelley Hooper Wales Kettle Moraine Wendy Buehl Oregon Andrea Howell Eau Claire Regis Mary Burczyk Wales Kettle Moraine Robert Ignaszak Oconomowoc Linda Calhan Appleton James Madison Karen Iken Green Bay Aldo Leopold Lamont Carpenter New London Betsy Jacobson-Holtz La Crosse Longfellow Jeanne Cera Oak Creek West Jeffrey James West Salem John Cox Beaver Dam Wayland Kris Jenkins Viroqua Academy Karen Johnson Wausau John Muir Ann Curry Port Washington Sandra Johnson Bloomington River Ridge Thomas Jefferson Susan Johnson Chippewa Falls Carol Dahle Hudson Elizabeth Joosten Cameron Carl Davick Monona Winnequah Margaret Jothen Westby Mark DeMuth Green Bay Red Smith Stacy Juhl Greenville Janet Dixon Mequon Steffen Soczka Julianne Mosinee Bill Doolan Viola Kickapoo Sandra Kauphusman Onalaska Nadine Doudlah Stoughton Overture Greg Kiehl Sheboygan Urban Peter Dulak Ellsworth Pam Knihtila Phillips Laura Ebensperger Osceola Ray Knihtila Phillips Darrell Ehrike Onalaska Ray Koch Mondovi 12 2005 WSMA Middle Level State Honors  Music Teachers

Cynthia Kostick Oak Creek East Kathy Phillips Marshfield Mike Kowalski Edgerton David Poffinbarger Stevens Point PJ Jacobs Peg Kowalski Mazomanie Wisconsin Amanda Pound Grafton John Long Heights Debra Powers Ashland Karen Kriege Oshkosh Carl Traeger Dan Radley Prairie Farm Lorikaye Kristiansen Kenosha Mahone Gary Rambo Eau Claire South Courtney Kryshak Wausau John Muir John Rash East Troy Chandra Lamb Turtle Lake Barbara Rice Pembine Daniel Larson Wausau Horace Mann Connie Root Hudson Bill Leahy New Richmond Phil Rothschadl Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Linda Lebakken Onalaska Lu Ann Rupnow New London Connie Lenz De Pere Marcia Russell Platteville Benjamin Leon Brookfield Wisconsin Hills Jan Sahagian-Crandall La Crosse Longfellow Ed Letsinger Madison O’ Keeffe Mary Alice Sauvey Green Bay Sauvey Victoria Lovestrand Elk Mound Carol Schafer Antigo Caroline Lueck Westby Patricia Schlafer Mount Horeb Larry Manley Hortonville Tina Schliem Darlington Richard Mannisto Milwaukee Wisconsin Traci Schneider Marshall Lutheran Daryl Schneider Appleton Einstein Jennifer Marvin Kenosha Lincoln John Schoettler Racine Mc Kinley Beverly Mattingly Lancaster Quint Schultz Hayward Susan Mawbey Stevens Point PJ Jacobs Jennifer Schwingle Elm Grove Pilgrim Park Timothy Mc Collum Marshfield William Sefton Platteville Pam McCollum Marshfield Jamie Sercombe Janesville Edison Tracey McGinnis Merton Janelle Severson Eau Claire Linda Vognar Carl Meincke Hudson Benjamin Sherk Kingsford Patricia Merrifield Appleton Wilson Ryan Sherman Eau Claire DeLong Steven Michaels La Crosse Lincoln Marie Shoemaker Appleton Wilson Patricia Milsted Sheboygan Urban Steve Simonson Elkhorn Area Sarah Milton Muskego Bay Lane Michelle Skemp La Crosse Aquinas Paul Missinne Spooner Wayne Slowinski Kaukauna River View Lori Moe River Falls Meyer Sharon Spieser Hartford Central Brandon Mueller Kaukauna Riverview John Stark Waukesha Trinity Lutheran Monte Muller Lancaster Brad Stoughton Eleva Strum Linda Mullikin Rice Lake Linda Strong Rice Lake Gerry Murphy Eau Claire Northstar Robert Swoboda Wausau John Muir James Nerge Madison Jefferson John Szcygiel Mukwonago Park View Emalyn Nikstad Wausau John Muir Paul Taylor Kenosha Lance Molly Nordin Chippewa Falls Richard Tengowski Kohler Linda Oja Burlington Karcher Jane Thompson Baldwin Viking Aimee Pashby Shell Lake Richard Tiller Osseo Fairchild Marsha Pearson River Falls Meyer David Topolovec Wauwatosa Whitman Ron Pedersen Burlington Karcher Kristie Weyrauch Kenosha Mahone Zach Pelletier Wausau Horace Mann Carrie Winkler Sheboygan Falls Jonathan Petersen Walws Kettle Moraine Jim Wirth Gilman Katie Peterson Sun Prairie Patrick Marsh Lori Wolf Eau Claire South Pamela Peterson-Kintz Richland Center Sue Zipperer Green Bay Bay View 13 2005 WSMA Middle Level State Honors  Staff

Administrative Staff Orchestra Staff Band Staff Dr. Gregg Butler, Eau Claire Schools Ginger Marten, Wisconsin Rapids High Jim Scheuer, Owen-Withee Schools, Deputy Superintendent, WSMA School, Band Coordinator Board of Directors Past President Orchestra Coordinator Aimee Pashby, Rice Lake High School, and Middle Level State Honors Michelle Kaebisch, Stoughton High Flute/Oboe Coach Board of Directors’ Representative School, Patty Smith, Cameron, Eric Runestad, WSMA Executive Violin I Coach Clarinet Coach Director Erin Selbee, La Follette High School, Gina Braun, Waunakee, Connie Root, Hudson, Middle Level Madison, Alto Saxophone Coach State Honors Past Chair Violin II Coach Teresa Catania, Kettle Moraine High George Munagian, Wisconsin Rapids, Sharolyn Birdsong, LaCrosse, School, Middle Level State Honors Chair Viola Coach Low Woodwind Coach Janet M. Tweed, WSMA Program Maggie Fenske, Oregon Rome Corners Mark Saltzman, Madison Whitehorse, Consultant and Middle Level State Intermediate School, Cello Coach Trumpet Coach Honors Project Coordinator Dave Poffinbarger, Stevens Point PJ Patricia Schlafer, Mount Horeb, Jacobs Junior High School, String French Horn Coach Choir Staff Bass Coach Monte Muller, Lancaster, David Murphy, Lancaster High School, Lori Wolf, Eau Claire South, Trombone/Euphonium Coach Choir Coordinator Woodwind Coach Gerald Gleason, LaCrosse, Julie Ann Stoffel, Nekoosa High Tim Skutley, Eau Claire De Long, Tuba Coach School, Brass Coach Soprano Coach Leonard Wilkosz, Lodi, Lisa Benz, Ellsworth, Percussion Coach Cathryn Reitz, Eau Claire De Long, Percussion Coach Alto Coach Gerald Osowski, Nekoosa Alexander, Tenor Coach Colin Brown, Green Bay Red Smith, Bass Coach Peggy Hill Breunig, Waunakee, Choir Accompanist

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14 2005 WSMA High School State Honors CD Order Form

The performances of the 2005 Wisconsin Middle Level State Honors Choir, Orchestra, and Band are being digitally recorded by Audio for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin. All Middle Level State Honors performers will receive a complimentary CD before Christmas. These state-of-the-art recordings can be enjoyed at home or in the classroom. The CD also makes a great holiday gift for relatives who were unable to attend the 2005 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Concert.

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As first of its kind in the nation, the Wisconsin Center for Music Education is now a reality! The Center, located in Waunakee, Wisconsin (just north of Madison), will serve students, music teachers and commu- nity members with diverse music education programs and resources. The Wisconsin Center for Music Education is a catalyst for innovation and growth of music and arts education throughout the state.

FEATURES OF THE CENTER BENEFITS OF THE CENTER Resource Center For Students • Music and music education libraries donated by • Online music courses and distance learning to nationally known teachers and conductors: supplement school music offerings. Orchestra Choral • Opportunities for instruction in composition, Music Curriculum Band theory, recording/production and more. • Archive of WSMA State Honors Project Music • Innovative ways to deliver arts education • Festival Music (over 5,000 titles) for study. opportunities not currently available in all schools. Archive of Wisconsin music education history. • For Music Teachers • Local and state music curriculum guides. • Professional development workshops and seminars. • Publications and reference resources for music education. • Networking to exchange ideas and materials. White House of Music Digital Sound Studio • Access to valuable resources in one location. • Digital sound technology for teaching, rehearsing and • Support to retain teachers in the profession. performance. • Extend music and arts curriculum offerings • Audio production for use by youth and adults. through print, media and online resources. Access for schools and community members to record • Community and edit music. • Classes/workshops related to music and Yamaha Music Technology Center arts education. • Yamaha Music in Education lab, and music technology • Unique resources for study, presentations workstations for sequencing, composing and arranging. and networking. Early childhood and adult music education Pleasant Rowland Innovation Center • programming. Instructional space for workshops and classes. • • Exposure to nationally known educators. • Statewide video conferencing. • Multi-media technology for professional development Recognition and student training. • Commemorative brick walkway. Perpetual recognition of outstanding educators Early Childhood Music Center (Phase 2) • and school administrators. Weekly music classes for pre-school children. • • Capital Campaign donor recognition. Creative arts experiences for pre-school and primary • Recognition of program sponsors and grade students. • volunteers. • Model site for teacher training and expansion of early childhood music opportunities statewide.

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