Wind Symphony 2021-2022, Welcome!
July 1, 2021
Welcome to Cardinal Heights Wind Symphony!
Once again, congratulations on being a part of the 2021 - 2022 Cardinal Heights Wind Symphony! I am certainly taking some time to breathe from last school year, as well as get excited about even more in-person and collaborative musical experiences.
This coming school year will be exciting and momentous for many reasons including:
- The final year of Cardinal Heights & Wind Symphony (fall of 2022 will mark the beginning of Central Heights, an 6th - 8th grade traditional middle school, as Sun Prairie West opens and we move to a 3 middle school and 2 high school town).
- Hopeful return to ensemble music-making in a school setting! There were certainly some lessons learned in the virtual world, and we are excited to remember and grow what it means to make music as a team, live, and in person.
**WIND SYMPHONY CAMP - RSVP**
- Tuesday August 10, 1 - 4pm
- Wednesday August 11, 1 - 4pm
- Thursday August 12, 1 - 4pm
Please RSVP as soon as possible using this link or the button below. This information will help us plan as best as possible. Thank you!
IMPORTANT DATES, 2020 - 2021
Cardinal Heights Band Calendar 2021 - 2022
Please see linked tentative schedule above,. Please note that underlined dates are specific to Wind Symphony. Please communicate in as much advance as possible with any conflicts.
Upcoming Dates:
- August 10-12, Wind Symphony “Band Camp”, 1 - 4pm
August 11, Music Uniform Fitting, 12 - 6pm
August 16, Music Uniform Fitting, 2 - pm (Cardinal Heights Open House)
October 15, Wind Symphony & 9th Grade Band “Lock-In”, 4 - 9pm
October 18, Band Concert - all bands at Cardinal Heights, 9th Grade & Wind Symphony, 8pm (arrive 7:30pm)
November 13, Optional - Sun Prairie Honors Band (7th/8th Grade only), all day
MUSIC UNIFORM FITTING
August 11, Music Uniform Fitting, 12 - 6pm
August 16, Music Uniform Fitting, 2 - pm (Cardinal Heights Open House)
SUN PRAIRIE HONORS BAND - Audition Information (8th grade only)
While there is not a rush to start, we did want to let you know that timelines and audition etudes are updated on our website. Students can start practicing if they want something to work on, but no pressure to start now.
Etudes can be found on the website:
Timelines:
- October 1 - registration opens
- October 13 - audition recordings due
- October 18 - performers selected & music emailed
- November 13 - Event Day!
REMINDER: Ordering Band Supplies
Visit Ward Brodt's website to order any band supplies you need. Order what you need and then at check out you can choose home delivery or school delivery under the shipping section. If you choose school delivery, your supplies will be delivered to Cardinal Heights and we will make sure you get them. If you are unsure what kind of reeds/valve oil/slide grease to purchase, we have attached a list of recommended supplies here.
Band Lesson Academy - Resuming Fall 2022
In the past, many students and families have found value in taking private lessons with amazing professionals on their instrument. Good news - those teachers come right to Cardinal Heights after school on Tuesday! We'll be resuming this program this year - read below for more info.
The Sun Prairie Band Booster Lesson Academy has been created to provide convenient access to quality private instrument instruction for students in the Sun Prairie Band Program. The program is designed to give students access to one-on-one instruction on their instrument with professional musicians/teachers that specialize on specific instruments. Students will focus on fundamental skills that are particular to his or her instrument.
The benefits of private instrument instruction include; accelerated study of instrument technique and repertoire, preparation of audition materials, or study of subjects of particular interested (e.g. solo literature or improvisation). Private study is a powerful tool in supporting musical growth in students. This program is organized by the Sun Prairie Band Boosters as a service to band students in Sun Prairie Schools.
The Sun Prairie Band Booster Lesson Academy is designed to serve those students not currently studying privately. It is not designed to take students away from local teachers not in the Sun Prairie Band Booster Lesson Academy and should not be interpreted as a signal to change teachers. There are many fine teachers in the immediate area who offer quality instruction.
When & Where:
- Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School – Tuesdays, 3:00-9:00
Registration & more info coming in August 2021.
SEE YOU SOON!
Mr. Melrose
Band Director, Cardinal Heights