Previous Director's Comments
The Sixth Annual "Music on the Mon" Spring Concert at Hazel Ruby McQuain Waterfront Park will be held Monday, May 5th at 7:00 pm, and will feature performances by the concert band and wind ensemble, with pre-concert music provided by the jazz combo. Admission is FREE.
Students should report to the park at 6:30 pm. A student crew will also be needed at 5:30 to unload the band bus and set the stage.
In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the UHS Auditorium.
-MSP 4/28/08 10:30 pm
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Congratulations to the concert band and the wind ensemble. Both bands received straight superior (I) ratings at the Region 10 Band Festival at Bridgeport High School this past Thursday and Friday.
-MSP 4/25/08 2:40 pm
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In addition to the picture CD's that were distributed several weeks ago, Dr. Mel Wright has a photobucket account with pictures that he took during our trip to Florida in March. To view the pictures, click HERE, log in with the username "MWrightDO" and the password "buddyrich", and click on the link "UHS Marching Band" at the top left of the page. There are several UHS Band photo albums to view. The Florida pics are under " 2008-03-14 UHS All American".
-MSP 4/17/08 12:15 pm
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Thanks to Mary Ann Spanovich and ALL of the parents who made the first UHS Band Elimination Dinner such a big success by donating time, supplies, gift baskets, and general knowledge about how an elimination dinner works. Thanks also to the members of the jazz combos from the last two years for providing music before the drawings.
Last, a big THANK YOU to Outback Steakhouse for providing the meals.Aside from the fruit sale, the Elimination Dinner brought in more money for the band than any fundraiser that we have done over the last eight years. It was well-planned, well-executed, and well-received.
Congratulations to the winners of the baskets, the $25 and $50 prizes, and especially to Grand Prize Winner Dominic Degeorge (a 2003 graduate of UHS) who left with $1,000.
-MSP 4/4/08 11:45 am
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The 2008 Florida Trip was a tremendous success. The bands (percussion ensemble, festival band, and jazz ensemble) all received ratings of Superior or Excellent at the All-American Music Festival. More importantly, the students were well-behaved and had a great time.
The directors wish to thank chaperones Chris Battin, Beth Clark, Mona Feghali, Louise Henry, Kelly Mullens, Charlene Porter, Deb and Ken Rodeheaver, Terry Roston, Mary Ann Spanovich, Gale and Jim Truman, and Dr. Mel Wright, each of whom paid full price for the privilege of waking up early, going to bed late, and riding a bus for close to 40 hours. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Only 1,460 days until the next Florida trip.
-MSP 3/18/08 2:45 pm
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Congratulations to the Jazz Ensemble for receiving a SUPERIOR (I) rating at the Northern Region Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 1st. This year marks the eighth consecutive year the Jazz Ensemble has received the highest possible rating at the festival.
-MSP 3/1/08 2:10 pm
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Click Here for 2008-2009 Wind Ensemble Audition Information
-MSP 2/27/07 8:05 am
-------------------------------------------- Members of the music theory class and jazz bands participated in Scott Simons' "Pop Shop" from December 17th through December 21st. Under the guidance of Mr. Simons, the students composed (including music and lyrics), arranged, and performed an original piece, "White Lines". Mr. Simons then mixed the song. You can listen to "White Lines" by clicking here.
If you have difficulty listening to the song, you can download Quicktime by clicking here.
-MSP 12/27/07 7:25 pm
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