Spring Concert Cycle Newsletter

Solo & Ensemble!

Congrats to everyone who performed at District S&E last Saturday.  

A special shoutout to the students who earned a *1 and will be performing at State Solo & Ensemble on April 27th!

• Jakob Olson - Clarinet

• Woodwind Choir - Jordan Thiel, Bella Windsor, Aryanna Minor, Charlotte Barnett, Jakob Olson, Nelson Oliveras, Jacob Dempsey, Nina Massie, Josstyn Durst, Audrey Kleckner, Marisa Bryhan, Lacey Greicar, Shane McAllister

• Lincoln Greicar - Marimba

• Anna Krol - Violin

Upcoming Schedule

• April 4 - Section Leader applications open

• April 19-21 - Musical Performances

• April 23 - Concert Festival (Wind Ensemble Only)

• April 27 - State Solo & Ensemble

• May 3 - Spring Jazz Concert

• May 19 - Spring Band Concert(4pm), Awards Banquet(~5:30pm)

• May 27 - Memorial Day Parade

• June 2 - Graduation - Call @ 9am for winds, 8:30am for percussion.  Ceremony @ 10am

Banquet RSVP

Please fill out the form by April 5th.  https://forms.gle/AXzvyque7d65RUTXA  

Trip Registration Closes Friday!

Register at this link: https://swtravel.grcoll.co/v2/go/graftonhs2025

Peer Shout Outs!

• I want to shout out Jakob Olson for his insanely long solo in Pie in the Face Polka. My ability to breathe would be gone after that, so good job. I also want to shout out Colin Garvey for his solo in Encanto. He did a good job with his tone and timing, so good job! Lastly, I want to shout out Mr.Brennan. He did a great job conducting at his first concert. I know it must have been stressful, so amazing job Mr.Brennan! 

• Lincoln, almost every pep band and now Chili day Hey song, both my parents have said that he steals the show with the cymbals.

• I want to shout out Jordan for her amazing solo in Encanto. She practiced a lot and very hard and that hard work paid off.

• Bella W she is always positive about things no matter what. She’s also very kind to others and outgoing.

• Lincoln did a spectacular spiff up job filling in for the vibes on Encanto, splendid work!

• SHANE MCCALLISTER DESERVES A SHOUTOUT. HIS ENCANTO SOLO WAS MUY BUENO!!!

• Jakob played his tuba solo during bear very well.

5 Pieces You Should Check Out

• Fanfare and Flourishes - James Curnow      https://youtu.be/r3ZKANUGjLc?si=TPHJ2LZ0KWw5uKKE

• Equus - Eric Whitacre    https://youtu.be/0vguFwY7Xv8?si=9mTAq5qKNpiXZxbn

• Emperata Overture - Claude T Smith     https://youtu.be/ToVv-cUVRq4?si=Qpj-WKWOQ0YfElsa

• Foundry - John Mackey      https://youtu.be/Y5vobmJH4zE?si=p0zRBIO56LaEohvO

• Overture To The Royal Mongolian Suma Foosball Festival - Lyle Mays   https://youtu.be/8Xoz9kb0A00?si=etY1JHXQkyghNTES