We have had some nice "glimmers" of spring time weather over the past few weeks---it has been nice to get out and about but really, we can't wait for warmer weather!

Our students have done an outstanding job representing Mogadore in the past few months--from participation in the Kent State All-Star Band, OMEA District 6 Junior High Honor Band and Choir, to Solo and Ensemble participation---our students have been busy!

We have several upcoming events in the program in the coming months! First, we have the OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event for our High School Band and Choir. Next up, we have our Spring Musical--Suessical, JH March 30-April 1. In addition, our junior high students are preparing for the OMEA District 6 Junior High Solo and Ensemble Contest, April 15. Plus much more!

Additionally, March is Music in Our School's Month---For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month, the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.

This newsletter celebrates the successes in the program from the past few months and details some of our upcoming musical experiences this month, and throughout the spring! We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Go Wildcats!!

Stephanie Bonitz

Thursday, April 13, 2023-6:30 PM

Wednesday, May 3, 2023- 6:30 PM--Prep for OMEA JH Large Group

Thursday, May 11, 2023-6:30 PM

Fundraiser items will be available for pick up in the Mogadore High School Community Room on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5PM-7PM.

We have an exciting opportunity coming up in May for our program! We have agreed to host the OMEA Junior High Large Group Adjudicated Event here at Mogadore! The event will take place Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6. This opportunity will provide a wonderful musical experience for our students in Summit, Portage, Medina, and Wayne County Schools.

To put this event into perspective---I like to think of this event as an indoor "bandshow", but a little more formal. We will need as many volunteers as possible to make this a great experience for the participating schools, students (and ourselves).

Please complete the form below to indicate your availability and interest in positions. Thank you for your consideration.

Mogadore had a total of twenty-three events scheduled at this weekend’s Solo and Ensemble event held at Barberton High School, with a total of nineteen soloists and three ensembles. Our students did an excellent job, earning sixteen “Superior” ratings (I’s) and four “Excellent” ratings (II’s). This is a fantastic achievement for our young musicians, and a testament to the amount of work that they put in to preparing for this event!

The list of participating students is listed below, and we are very pleased to see that we had a variety of students of all grade levels and abilities performing this past weekend. Congratulations on the tremendous amount of growth you have all exhibited! We are so very proud! Kudos again to everyone who participated, and to all the families who support the Mogadore Music Program!

Superior Rating:

Mogadore Saxophone Quartet-Class A- Nathan Archibald, Jonathan Cumberlidge, Jonathan Snavely, Landon Wicks

Mogadore Trumpet Trio-Class C- Cecelia Nelson, Grace Steffen, Jane Woods

Mogadore Euphonium Trio-Class C- Erial Kroah, Matthew Trusky, Shawn Wagner

Nathan Archibald- Alto Saxophone Solo, Class A

Nathan Archibald- Voice Solo, Class C

Daniel Carter-Piano Solo, Class A

Jonathan Cumberlidge-Voice Solo, Class C

Mia Gaetjens-French Horn Solo, Class C

Miley Kirkpatrick-Tenor Saxophone Solo, Class C

Miley Kirkpatrick-Flute Solo, Class C

Tristyn McCaman-Snare Drum Solo, Class C

Cecelia Nelson-Voice Solo, Class A

Emma Quillen-Voice Solo, Class C

Grace Steffen-Voice Solo, Class C

Matthew Trusky-Euphonium Solo, Class C

Lillian Wicks-Tuba Solo, Class C

Excellent Rating:

Cecelia Nelson-Flute Solo, Class B

Shawn Wagner-Euphonium Solo, Class C

Shawn Wagner-Trombone Solo, Class B

Landon Wicks-Alto Saxophone Solo, Class B

Go Wildcats!

The OMEA District 6 Junior High Solo and Ensemble event will be Saturday, April 15 at Stanton Middle School in Kent. Students have started lessons in preparation for the event and should be bringing home information in the coming week!

Please wish these students the best of luck in their preparations!

Soloists:

Colton B., Snare Drum Solo, Mallet Percussion Solo

Kaiden C., Bb Clarinet Solo

Hannah C., Alto Saxophone Solo

Delaney C., Mezzo Soprano Solo

Ava G., Flute Solo, Soprano Solo

Isabelle H., Mezzo Soprano Solo

Gabrielle K., Mezzo Soprano Solo

Jackson M., Trombone Solo

Piper M., Trumpet Solo

Nadia N., Flute Solo

Isabella P. Piano Solo

Evan P., Alto Saxophone Solo

Rylee R., Flute Solo, Alto Solo

Kayden S., Alto Saxophone Solo

Alvin W., Bb Clarinet Solo

Ensembles:

Mogadore Flute Trio

Mogadore Trumpet Trio

Mogadore SA Vocal Duet

Students will need to report to MHS with their instrument and music at 6:30 PM. Dress attire is required for this performance. Please let Mrs. Bonitz know if you have any questions!