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Football Game Fri, Sep 19th, @5:00pm - 09:00PM

Applefest Kiddie Parade Sat, Sep 20th, @11:00am - 12:00PM

Applefest King Apple Parade Sun, Sep 21st, @1:00pm - 03:00PM

Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Sat, Sep 27th, @10:00am - 01:00PM

Oktoberfest Torchlight Parade Thu, Oct 2nd, @5:45pm - 08:00PM

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8th Grade Band

Meet The Director : Mr. Henke
This is my 29th year of directing bands at LaCrescent. I am very proud that LaCrescent Middle School Band students have always met the high standards and goals of our program. LaCrescent's instrumental music students possess tremendous talent and it is my mission to see that each student develops to his or her full potential. Every time we perform, the public enjoys the fruits of our labors. I am very proud to be associated with these fine young musicians. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please call me at 507-895-5306, or E-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
I look forward to seeing you at our next performance!!!
So for now... keep the music alive... and GO BIG GREEN!!!!

M S Band 2008-2009 Calendar of Events

September

20 Applefest Kiddie Parade (8^th Grade Band) 11:00am

21 Applefest King Apple Parade (8^th Grade & HS Bands) 1:00pm

October

2 Oktoberfest Torchlight Parade (8^th Grade Band) 5:45pm band room / 7:00pm parade

13 Marching Band Review Concert / Booster Supper 5pm Supper / 7pm Concert

December

8 Winter Concert (7^th & 8^th Grade Bands) 7:00 pm /Auditorium

9 Winter Concert (5^th & 6^th Grade Bands) 7:00 pm /Auditorium

February

21 M.S. Solo & Ensemble (6^th, 7^th, 8^th Grade) @ Onalaska M.S. 8:00am – 4:00pm TBA

March

23 Jazz Concert (MS & HS Jazz Bands) 7:30 pm /Auditorium

April

1 Large Group Band Festival (8^th Gr.) (During the school day) @ Onalaska H.S.

2 Large Group Band Festival (7^th Gr.) (During the school day) @ Onalaska H.S.

May

11 World Tour Concert (7^th Gr. Band & MS Jazz I) TBA / Auditorium

11 Spring Concert (7^th & 8^th Gr. Bands) 7:00 pm/Auditorium

12 Spring Concert (5^th & 6th Gr. Bands) 7:00 pm / Auditorium

25 Memorial Day Parade/Ceremonies (8^th Gr. Band) AM / Hokah

June

8 End of Year Activity (7th & 8th Grade Bands)

MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND SYLLABUS 2008/09

SEPT. Method Books, Quarter 1 Scales and Rudiments Checks, Concert Music. Audition Music for 7^th and 8^th grade Bands.

8^th Grade: Marching Music, Kiddie Parade 9/20, Applefest Parade 9/21.

OCT. Method Books, Quarter 1 Scales and Rudiments Checks,

7^th&8^th Gr. Auditions 10/3-10/14, Concert Music Checks 10/30 – 11/7.

8^th Grade: Torchlight Parade 10/6, Marching Review Concert 10/13.

NOV. Method Books, Quarter 1 Scales and Rudiments Checks,

Concert Music Checks continue 10/30- 11/7, Written Concert Intros,

Solo and Ensemble Music Selections 11/10 – 11/18.

DEC. Method Books, Quarter 2 Scales and Rudiments Checks,

Winter Concert 12/8 @ 7:00 pm. 7^th & 8^th Grade bands.

Winter Concert 12/9 @ 7:00 pm. 5^th & 6^th Grade bands.

Solo and Ensemble Music,

Large Group Festival Concert Music: 7th & 8^th Grade Bands.

Renaissance Music & New Spring Concert Music: 6^th Grade

JAN. Method Books, Quarter 2 Scales and Rudiments Checks,

Solo & Ensemble Performances in Class 1/19 – 1/22,

Method Books, Quarter 2 Scales and Rudiments Checks,

Large Group Festival Concert Music: 7^th & 8^th Grade Bands.

Renaissance Music & Spring Concert Music: 6^th Grade

FEB. Method Books,

M.S. & H.S. Solo & Ensemble Festivals @ Onalaska (OHS) :

M.S. – Fri. 2/20 @ 4pm – 9pm. H.S. – Sat. 2/21 @ 8am – 4pm.

Large Group Festival Concert Music: 7^th & 8^th Grade Bands.

Renaissance Music & Spring Concert Music : 6^th Grade Band

MARCH Method Books, Large Group Festival Music Checks 3/2 - 3/10.

Renaissance Music & Spring Concert Music: 6^th Grade Band,

Written Concert Intros.

APRIL Method Books, New Spring Concert Music: 7^th & 8^th Grade Bands,

Large Group Festival 8^th Grade – 4/1 @ Onalaska H.S. during school day.

Large Group Festival 7^th Grade – 4/2 @ Onalaska H.S. during school day.

Spring Concert Music Checks 4/29 – 5/7.

MAY Method Books, Spring Concert Music Checks continue 4/29 – 5/7,

World Tour Concert (7^th Grade & MS Jazz I) 5/11, during school day.

Spring Concert 7^th & 8^th Grade – 5/11, @ 7:00 pm

Spring Concert: 5^th and 6^th Grade 5/12 @7:00 pm.

Memorial Day Parade (8^th Grade Band) 5/25 @ 9:00 am.

Instrument Maintenance / Inventory / Cleaning / Check Out: 6/1 – 6/4.

JUNE End of Year Activity (7^th & 8^th Grade Band) - 6/8.

8th Grade Band Parade Info 2008 -09

Kiddie Parade: The Band will meet in full uniform, with their instruments, at Crusifixion School Parking lot at 10:45am for their very first marching band performance. (The percussion section, sousaphone and bass will meet at the band room at 10:30am and be transported to Crusifixion.) The Parade route is around the block and will begin at 11:00 am. Mini glide stepping will be the order of the day and fun will be had by all!

King Apple Parade: All Players will met in the band room at 1:45pm, board a bus and be transported to the front of the parade route at 2:00pm for their step off at approx. 2:45pm They will again be dressed in full uniform (black from the waist down). They will march the parade route back to the band room for dismissal.

Torchlight Parade: This is a big night for the Marching Lancers. The band will meet in the band room at 5:35pm in full uniform and depart for North LaCrosse at 5:45pm. The parade steps off at 7:00pm. After stopping at McDonalds for supper ( bring $ for food) we will arrive back to the band room at arround 8:45pm.

Marching Band Review Concert: The Marching Band Review Concert will take place on Monday, October 13th at 8:00pm in the LaCrescent Fine Arts Center. The concert will be proceeded by the annual Band Boosters Chili and Hotdog Supper. Serving in the High School Cafeteria will be from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased from any band member. The 8th Grade and High School Marching Bands will perform many classic favorites and have everyone in the auditorium singing "The Lancer Fight Song."
This truly will be a fun night for all!

Memorial Day Parade: - 8th Grade Band Students will report to the band room (In Uniform) at 8:25am. We will load the bus at 8:30am. The parade begins in down town Hokah at 9:00am.

Students will return to the band room by approx. 10:30 am.

Solo & Ensemble Unit Requirements and Expectations

Each student in 6th, 7th, and 8^th grade band is required to prepare and perform a solo or ensemble selection for performance in class. Students will work with their lesson instructor in November to choose a piece of music that is appropriately challenging. For all 7^th and 8^th graders and many 6^th graders, this music will be chosen from the current “WSMA Solo & Ensemble Music List”. A note will be sent home at that time with each student containing music purchasing information. It is our expectation that each student will come to their next scheduled lesson with their solo or ensemble music so we can begin working on it ASAP. Students will also receive a S&E packet to complete which will be evaluated and contribute to their final grade for the S&E unit. Each student will then perform their solo or ensemble music in class for a grade in January. All students who receive a grade of “C” or higher for the in class performance of WSMA Music are then eligible to enter and are encouraged to participate in our district solo and ensemble festival in February. All 7^th and 8^th grade band students will be performing at Solo & Ensemble Festival in February in a Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir, or Percussion Ensemble. We also recommend that all soloists going to district festival use the services of a piano accompanist (for a small $fee). We would be happy to help you find an accompanist if need be. Students who choose to work hard on the S&E Music Unit become much better musicians very quickly. Remember, everything you do in life is more fun when you give it your best effort!

Last Updated ( Monday, 18 August 2008 )

Band Events

Football Game Fri, Sep 19th, @5:00pm - 09:00PM

Applefest Kiddie Parade Sat, Sep 20th, @11:00am - 12:00PM

Applefest King Apple Parade Sun, Sep 21st, @1:00pm - 03:00PM

Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Sat, Sep 27th, @10:00am - 01:00PM

Oktoberfest Torchlight Parade Thu, Oct 2nd, @5:45pm - 08:00PM