20032003 WWisconsinisconsin MiddleMiddle LevelLevel StateState HonorsHonors ProjectProject Saturday, November 1, 2003 1:00 pm Marriott-Madison West Choir • Orchestra • Band The Wisconsin Middle Level State Honors Music Project The Wisconsin State Honors 2003-2004 WSMA Middle Level Music Project State Honors Important Dates The Wisconsin State Honors Music Project is sponsored Monday, February 2, 2004 by the Wisconsin School Music Association. The Middle Level State Honors Applications Due Honors Project began in 1967 to provide musically talented high school youth the opportunity to Middle Level State Honors Auditions rehearse and perform with the nation’s finest conduc- tors in a professional setting. In 1995, WSMA proudly Friday, April 2, 2004 sponsored the first-ever Middle Level State Honors 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Band. A WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir was Dousman Kettle Moraine Middle School added in 1996, and in 1997, the WSMA Middle Level LaCrosse Linclon Middle School State Honors Orchestra made its debut performance. Wausau John Muir Middle School Students in grades 6–8 who attend WSMA-member Saturday, April 12, 2004 schools are eligible to audition for the WSMA Middle 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Level State Honors Music Project. Auditions include an individual performance and an Ensemble Class taught Eau Claire DeLong Middle School by the adjudicator. This year, more than 1300 students Kaukauna River View Middle School applied for the privilege of being one of the 305 Whitewater Middle School students who are members of the WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir, Orchestra, and Band. Oct. 27–30, 2004 Music teachers, parents, administrators, and the WMEA State Music Conference. Middle Level State WSMA staff contribute time, talent, motivation, and Honors Concert will be Saturday, October 30 at encouragement for every student involved in the 1:00 p.m. in Madison. Honors Project. Young musicians selected for these wonderful ensembles discover new levels of individual and group performance. Most importantly, the effort Thanksgiving Day Broadcast and dedication required of each Honors participant WSMA extends a special thank you to Vicki Nonn of brings a lifelong memory of their initiative and Wisconsin Public Radio for continuing the tradition of commitment to excellence. broadcasting the Wisconsin High School State Honors Orchestra, Band, Treble Choir, and Mixed Choir performances throughout Thanksgiving Day. 2003 WSMA Middle Level State Broadcasts have been tentatively scheduled as follows: Honors Committee Mixed Choir - 9:00 a.m., Orchestra - 11:00 a.m., Dr. Gregg Butler, Eau Claire Schools Deputy Superin- Treble Choir - 1:00 p.m., Band - 2:00 p.m., and tendent and WSMA Board of Directors member, a repeated broadcast of the four groups from WSMA Board Representative 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Be sure to tune in to the Wisconsin Public Radio station in your area: Michael George, WSMA Executive Director Gerald Gleason, LaCrosse, Middle Level State Honors 88.7 WERN Madison Past Chair 88.9 WLSU LaCrosse Ginger Marten, Wisconsin Rapids, Orchestra Coordi- 89.3 WPNE Green Bay nator 89.7 WUEC Eau Claire Jeanne Olson, Wisconsin Rapids, Band Coordinator 89.9 WHSA Brule 90.7 WVSS Menomonie Connie Root, Hudson, Middle Level State Honors 90.9 WHRM Wausau Chair 91.1 WGTD Kenosha Lynn Siedl, Luxemburg-Casco , Choir Coordinator Janet M. Tweed, WSMA Program Associate, Middle Level State Honors Project Coordinator www.wsmamusic.orgwww.wsmamusic.org 2 Special Thanks Special Thanks The Wisconsin State Honors Music Project continues to Craig Mason, Lee Wagner, Michelle Kaebisch, Ryan exist because of the assistance of many individuals and Casey and the Stoughton High School staff and organizations. We are extremely appreciative to the administration for providing rehearsal facilities, following: recreation and meals for Middle Level State Honors Band, Orchestra, and Choir students WSMA Board of Directors, for their support of WSMA programs and services Buzz Kemper and Audio for the Arts for recording and producing all Honors concerts for Wisconsin WSMA Staff, Executive Director Michael George; Public Radio broadcast and CDs. Director of Programs Linda Petersen; Festivals Coordi- nator Richard Fellenz; Program Associate Jan Tweed; Marriott-Madison West for assisting WSMA with Executive Assistant Dee Farmer; Finance Manager Middle Level Honors student housing and concert Kerrie Brey; Program Assistants Jerry Hrovat, Jennifer arrangements. Neuville, Rosalie Richardson, Sarah Westby and Terry Stoughton Middle School and High School for Westrum for their efforts, commitment, and ideas providing percussion and acoustic equipment for the WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Staff who Honors Project and the Wisconsin State Music Confer- eagerly volunteer to share their musical expertise, ence performing groups talent, leadership, and enthusiasm with students Most importantly, all parents and teachers of these Ward-Brodt Music in Madison, WI, for donating the young people for their continuing efforts, encourage- Middle Level State Honors music folders ment, and for taking great care to ensure these students are here with us. WSMA Facts During the 2002-2003 School Year… • 742 adjudicators filled the 2,283 WSMA Festival judging assignments. • More than 200,000 students participated in WSMA District Solo & Ensemble Music Festival perfor- • 2,178 students applied for the High School State mances Honors Music Project in its 35th year of existence. 446 students were selected for six ensembles • More than 40,00 students qualified for and participated in 11,533 performances at WSMA • 1,311 students applied for the Middle Level State State Solo & Ensemble Music Festivals Honors Music Project in its 9th year of existence. 305 students were selected for three ensembles. • There were 260 WSMA District Solo & Ensemble and Concert Festivals • For the 2003-2004 school year, there are more than 5,000 solo, ensemble, and concert group titles and • 2010 bands, orchestras and choirs participated in performing options on the 2002-2003 WSMA WSMA Concert Festivals or Clinics Festival Music List. 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. Your assistance and consideration will help ensure a proper concert atmosphere for all Honors performers and audience members. Thank you 3 2003 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir Juan Tony Guzmán, Conductor Arranger, conductor, and music educator from the Dominican Republic, Juan Tony Guzmán is currently director of the jazz program and assistant professor of music education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He has written many choral arrange- ments of Caribbean and Latin American traditional music; some of them published by Boosey & Hawkes in the Latin Accents series. 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 doctorate in music education from Florida State University and a degree in electromechanical engineering from the Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Guzmán received a bachelor’s degree from Luther College, and a master’s degree from Florida State University in music education. While attending Florida State, he also received an associate degree in pedagogy of music theory. He frequently serves as a guest conductor and clinician. Program Cantate Domino Hans Leo Hassler/John Leavitt (Hal Leonard 08596730) Alleluia W.A. Mozart/ Russell Robinson (Warner Bros. Oct M1001) Prsí, Prsí Slovak Folksong/ Miroslav Hronek Alliance Publications., Inc. AP-1098) Adorable Flujo Paul Basler (Walton Music HL08501421) Buffalo Gals American Traditional/Bob Chilcot (Oxford University Press) Alma Caribe (Caribbean Soul) Juan Tony Guzman (Pending publication) 4 2003 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Orchestra Dorothy Straub, Conductor Dorothy A. Straub is recently retired as K-12 Music Coordinator in the Fairfield, Connecticut Public Schools, where she also taught strings and orchestra. In this position she established an orchestra program which now has more than 1,300 string players, and orchestras in every school. Her teaching experience includes elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as private violin and viola instruction. Straub is Assistant Music Director of the Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras and conducts its Concert Orchestra. She is also a violist in the Greenwich Symphony and the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra. She has had two compositions for string orchestra published by Boosey & Hawkes and is editor of two string books published by Carl Fischer, Inc. Straub is past president of MENC: The National Association for Music Education and of the MENC Eastern Division. In addition, she has served in several capacities for the Connecticut Music Educators Association, including president. Currently, she sits on the Board of Directors of the Midwest Clinic, an International Band and Orchestra Conference. A graduate of Indiana University, Straub earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music education, specializing in strings. She also holds a professional