About

we Believe

We believe that there is a place for everyone in the Muskego High School Bands.  Whether band is just a thing that you enjoy or band is THE THING that you enjoy, we want all of our students to find a home in our program and reap the benefits of a positive educational environment. We live in a world that continues to add more and more electronic devices that isolate us. The Muskego Music Department is a place where we discover and promote human connection. A place where every student has value and every student matters. Our focus is not on winning trophies, but rather to do the best we can at everything we do in a balanced, musically rewarding manner.  

Our program includes 4 concert bands, 2 jazz ensembles, pep band, pit orchestra and the 200+ member Warrior Marching Band.  

Notables

The Muskego High School Band program is centered on a culture of consistency, student dedication, and a shared love for music. We pride ourselves on providing our students with a wide range of performance opportunities, from the focused environment of the concert hall to the energy of national parades.

Concert & Clinic History

The Wind Ensemble maintains a steady presence in the Wisconsin music community. We have been honored to share our music with colleagues and peers through several state-level invitations:

WCBA State Clinic: 2025 Guest Ensemble

WMEA State Convention: 2000, 2009, 2014 Featured Performer

National Travel & Performance

The Warrior Marching Band has a long-standing tradition of travel, allowing our students to experience different cultures and venues across the United States. These performances serve as a capstone to the students’ hard work and discipline throughout the season.

Major Parades: We have been fortunate to represent our community in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade (2024), the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade (2018), and the Endymion Parade in New Orleans (2015).

Disney Parks: Our program has a recurring relationship with the Disney Performing Arts program, including four trips to Walt Disney World and our most recent 2026 performance at Disneyland.

A Commitment to New Music: Commissions & Residencies

Since 2001, the Muskego High School Band program has been a dedicated supporter of new repertoire. Through our Artist-in-Residence program and collaborative Consortiums, our students have the unique opportunity to work with living composers and participate in the world premiere process.

Commissioned Works

• Sunfish (2024) – Jose Encarnacion

• Lucid Dreams (2021) – Adrian Sims

• Song of the Fjords (2019) – Carol Brittin Chambers

• Passing Moments (2017) – Rick Kirby

• Chain Reaction (2015) – Matthew Buchman

• La Cocina Caliente, Little Sunflower, I Like Your Style (2013) – Giovanni Washington-Wright

• Stardance (2011) – Michael Sweeney

• Percussive Spirit (2009) – Taras Nahirniak

• Memories Through Time (2007) – Jonathan Roberts

• Memories of Home (2005) – Rick Kirby

• Blue Norther (2003) – Rob Smith

• New Horizons (2001) – Joseph T. Spaniola

2025–2026 Consortium Collaborations

In addition to our solo commissions, we are proud to have partnered with various ensembles and composers this year to help bring these new works to the national band community:

• Fingerprints – Haley Woodrow

• Under Pines and Stars – Megan Vinther

• The Coppersmiths – Michael Markowski

• A Sino-American Suite – David Huang

Community & Professional Mentorship

We believe in the power of "The Outside Ear." Muskego ensembles are privileged to perform at various community and corporate functions and regularly host prominent guest conductors to work with our students.

Recent Guest Clinicians include:

• Dr. Thomas P. Gamboa – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Dr. Scott Corley - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Robert Levy – Lawrence University

• Buzz Hoefer – University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

• Bob Baca – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire