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By all indications, young people today are making better (and smarter) decisions than than previous generations. For instance:
More so, for the past twenty-five years, the government has been conducting a study called Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey to inquire about all sorts of behaviors that range from drug use to fighting at school. What they are finding is that kids are getting better and better. And music kids are the best of the best. Music kids:
This isn’t what adults typically expect. In fact, polls show that we generally think teenage behavior is getting worse when it is actually the opposite. So while the adults continue to argue over how to best reform our nation’s schools, it might be important to know that today’s kids are doing better than previous generations in many ways, and the music kids are downright GREAT! Thanks for raising such great people! Have a great weekend! Sincerely, Ryan Stahle Good Evening,
Below is everything you need to know for Large Group Contest on Wednesday, March 23rd. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT AFTER SCHOOL TOMORROW, EVERYONE MUST MOVE INSTRUMENTS FROM STORAGE ROOM INTO THE UNIFORM STORAGE ROOM. This area will be where you put instruments during the day (you will NOT be able to access the band room as that is a center). You must also have your concert dress black clothes for the performances! CONCERT BAND 8:15AM - Report to first balcony to watch Pierre, Parkston and Chamberlain. Be dressed in your concert dress black clothes so you are ready to go. 9:30AM - Grab instruments and head to black box theatre 9:35AM - Warmup in black box 10:05AM - Performance on stage (comments after we are done on stage) 10:30AM - Put instruments away 10:45AM - Report to G2 (if you are not helping with the contest) JAZZ I 12:05PM (AFTER A LUNCH) - Dismissed from G3 (or you have an extended lunch) 12:25PM - Report to Band Uniform Storage Room to grab instruments 12:30PM - Warmup in show choir practice room 1:00PM - Performance in Show Choir Practice Room 1:25PM - Put away instruments in uniform storage room 1:40PM - Report to G4 WIND ENSEMBLE 2:15PM - Report to Uniform Storage Room and grab instruments 2:35PM - Warmup in black box 3:05PM - Performance on Stage (comments after we are done on stage) 3:30PM - Help tear down the stage and move stuff back to the band room If you are scheduled to work/help (you should have received an email AND a REMIND message if you are)....we are having a very quick 10 minute meeting tomorrow after school! Please wear your concert dress black clothes when you are helping! Schedule is at: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044aacaa2aa4ff2-large1 Let me know if anyone has any questions! Mr. Stahle Dear Band Members and Parents:
Please take the 3-4 minutes and read this information below carefully BEFORE we leave on Wednesday! Remind If you haven't already, please join the Remind group for the Florida trip by sending @mhsfltour To 81010. This group will be the main group that will receive information on the trip (if you received a message from me lately from this group, no need to sign up again). Park Passes We will be handing out park passes once we get on the bus in the morning. You will then take a picture of the back of your park pass on your phone. You will then hand it back in to us (its $400....we dont want you losing it). I have labeled EVERYONES card with your name and taken a picture of it myself. You can then plug in the card information into the app and get to know the basics of the app before we get there. When we get on the bus Friday morning, we will hand out the park pass and you will be responsible for it for the remainder of the trip! Rules (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) 1) If anyone is caught with alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vaping, etc....you will be sent home immediately (plus suffer the consequences of the school when you return). 2) If anyone is caught sneaking out of the hotel rooms for any reason...you will be sent home immediately. 3) If anyone is caught sneaking out of the parks when we are in Disney....you will be sent home immediately. 4) There is AT NO POINT, no girls in boys rooms or vice versa. There are common areas by the pool that you can hang out and socialize with each other. The only time you are in the hotel rooms is when you are sleeping or eating. The first day we are there is really going to be the only downtime for this anyways....we have a FULL schedule of events! 5) No one is to leave the hotel property AT ANY POINT. 6) Keep your buses clean at all times! 7) Be RESPECTFUL of others and remember you represent our school, our program and our community EVERYWHERE we go. 8) Listen to your chaperones...they are there to help and assist! RESPOND to your chaperone checkins via text messages or calls as soon as you can! This is for the safety of the group! 9) In the park, EVERYONE must be in groups of at least 2 and you are NEVER to be alone in the park at any time! Decide who your groups are going to be BEFORE you get down there! Medication Please bring all necessary medication that you need while traveling. As we do in marching band, we will have a medical bag with various things that we can give to you based on what your medication consent forms state...but it is alway better to have your own. Rooms The hotel rooms have a fully furnished kitchen (pots, pans, silverware, etc). We will be heading to Target when we get there so there is NO NEED to bring your food that you are cooking the first night. Luggage/Packing Please consult the latest itinerary for information on what to pack and what to pack in. We are asking that everyone please bring a moderately sized suitcase so that we have enough room for instruments, luggage, food, etc underneath the bus. High temperatures for ORLANDO while we are there are 87, 85, 73, 79, 84 degrees...its going to be nice! However, I would prepare to have layers and prepare for anything. You probably notice on the itinerary we will be heading to Cocoa Beach on Sunday. You may want to pack a swimsuit if you want to “dip your toes” or swim in the ocean. Water temperatures are a little chilly…but why not, right? What to bring on the bus Because we are traveling overnight both there and back, I would recommend bringing a pillow and blanket of some kind so you are comfortable. Chargers for your devices, homework, movies, snacks are all things people have brought in the past. Just remember you only have the overhead compartments above you and the space on the floor…so please don't bring too many things so it's uncomfortable for you and your seat partner! Money for Food You will need money for food for the following days (breakfasts are provided on way there and back and at the hotel): PACK YOUR LUNCH FOR WEDNESDAY 2.16 Dinner in route 2.16 Lunch and Dinner in route 2.17 Lunch and dinner in park on 2.18 Lunch and dinner in park on 2.19 Lunch and dinner in park on 2.20 Lunch and dinner in park on 2.21 Lunch in park on 2.22 Dinner in route 2.22 Lunch and Dinner in route 2.23 Stops along the way will be fast food choices and will be easy to stay on a budget. Finding places in the park that aren't expensive can be challenging. We have talked about this in class! Sit down restaurants will require advance reservations and can be spendy. Most of the parks have cafeteria style cheaper options…you just need to have a plan. It's so hard to give a suggested amount of money to bring for this…but I would say to plan on lunches and dinners in the park to be $15-25 each. Ideally, have your spending money be on a credit card or cash card. Hotel Information TownePlace Suites by Marriott / Flamingo Crossings / West Entrance to Disney World 13295 Hartzog Road, Winter Garden, Florida 34787 407-507-1300 That is it! If you have questions or need something, let me know! Mr. Stahle Jazz 1 and Jazz 2, Here is the day's itinerary and layout. Below is also information on hosting or helping with the festival. Please message me if you have any questions! JAZZ 1 7:30AM - Report to stage and warmup on your own 7:50AM - I'll come out and tune and give last minute instructions! 8:00AM - We play for clinicians and also run solo orders 8:30AM - If you are not hosting or helping, you can go to class if you want or stay and help (you are dismissed all day. There is no one on one clinic) 10:30AM - Workshops (trap set, bass, piano and guitar are in theater with Chris, Joe and Andrew....Trumpets in the band room, saxes in choir room and trombones in the MAC lab) 11:30AM - Lunch is available in storage room 2:00PM - Watch and cheer on Jazz 2 in the band room 2:30PM - Jam Session and Improv clinic in the theater 3:30PM - Done until call time for concert (unless you are helping or hosting) 6:15PM - Call time (report to Mac Lab to warmup and leave your instruments). 7:00PM - Go to the first balcony and watch Middle School and Jazz 2. When the combo starts playing, go to MAC lab and get ready. I'll come get you right before combos last tune and bring you to wing of stage. 8:30PM (APPROX) - EVERYONE STAYS AND HELPS TEAR DOWN EVERY ROOM JAZZ 2 10:15AM - Report to PAC for the workshops (trap set, bass, piano and guitar are in theater with Chris, Joe and Andrew....Trumpets in the band room, saxes in choir room and trombones in the MAC lab) 11:30AM - Lunch is available in storage room 1:30PM - Warmup in Music Theater room 2:00PM - PERFORMANCE in the band room 2:30PM - Jam Session and Improv clinic in the theater 3:30PM - Done until call time for concert (unless you are helping or hosting) 6:15PM - Call time (report to choir room to warmup and leave your instruments). 7:00PM - Middle school performs first...I will come get you to bring you to wing when they are on their last tune. 7:30PM (APPROX) - Put away instruments after you are done performing ASAP and head back into the theater to watch Tri-Tones and Jazz 1. Please DO NOT enter when they are performing. 8:30PM (APPROX) - EVERYONE STAYS AND HELPS TEAR DOWN EVERY ROOM IF YOU ARE HELPING DURING THE DAY....PLEASE READ BELOW CAREFULLY! HOSTS The school you are hosting has your initials next to it (SEE SCHEDULE BY CLICKING HERE or looking below). Make sure to click on the hosting tab if you follow the link). When each school arrives at the loading dock, meet the director and show them where to drop off rhythm section gear. Inform them to keep equipment together in groups in the loading dock area. Once their slot is starting (see schedule below), take them from the loading dock or black box theater to their performance locations. Please note the direction of coming in and out of each performance center. Help with any equipment issues each school might have. After the session is done, help them move from their center back to the loading dock to load their buses. STAGE SET UP (THEATER) Assist getting each band set up with the appropriate chairs, music stands, etc. Help with any equipment issues, locating power strips, etc. Help get each band off the stage in a timely manner and make sure your center stays on time. STAGE SET UP (BAND ROOM) Assist getting each band set up with the appropriate chairs, music stands, etc. Help with any equipment issues, locating power strips, etc. Help get each band in and out of the band room in a timely manner and make sure your center stays on time. RECORDERS (BOTH SESSIONS) At noon and 5PM, all the recorders from both the theater and band room need to be collected and plugged into the iMac computer. Identify each recording and make sure they get downloaded into folders named for each school. Check the file creation time to confirm or listen to the first few seconds as each judge is supposed to identify themselves and state the name of the group they are adjudicating.  If you are wondering if we have your accessory checklist in...here is a list of who WE DONT HAVE THEM FROM (UPDATED 8.5):
BaileyBrooke BruguierMax EggertRaenna HendersonAubrey JohnsonOlivia JurrensVaria LutjensKobi MutzigerElla RuffMatt SchleichPhilip SpitzerMya SpitzerZachary VermeulenAllie WilsonKaylee ChristensonAlexis ClementeEvany Cruz ClementeDan Y. HobbieNatali JulienLilly KirchhevelChloie SchaeferLydia SowlLeah WalzOlivia Congratulations to the following students who lettered in band this year. If you feel you were left off this list by mistake, please let me know right away! The percentages lined up this year so that you needed to score 100 points or greater to letter. You can score 50 points for auditioning for any all-state ensemble, being in jazz band, show pit, musical pit, Drumline or being a section leader. You score a 100 points for being a member of any all state ensemble. If you are lettering for the first time this year, you will receive a letter. If you are lettering for the second-fourth time, you will receive a gold bar that goes on that letter. Please stop by the high school on Wednesday mornings anytime between 8AM-12PM to pick these items up. I wish I could have delivered these in class like we usually do....but unfortunately we couldn't do that. Congrats again!
Jesse Dodd Christian Kremer Ella Mutzinger Kobi Lutjens Levi Gebhard Drex Martinek Aiden Beckstrom Allie Vermeulen Morgan Buenzow Zachary Van Meter Cameron Gauger Conner Gerlach Maddi Gerlach Michael Hoang Hunter Stahle Jada Fritzemeier James Payne Olivia Asbill Sicely Allhiser Mr. Stahle If anyone is interested in setting up private lessons via Zoom....please see instructions below in setting up an account on My Music Staff:
1) Go to stahle.mymusicstaff.com/Registration 2) Fill out the information in all fields (please make sure to use your school email accounts) 3) Once you have created an account...I will send you login information. This will require you creating a password. 4) Once you receive those instructions via email....you can login. 5) On the calendar, choose the lesson you want to sign up for. If you have any questions, please message me! Mr. Stahle On Wednesday, March 18th, all of our band and jazz band students will be participating in the Region V Large Group Contest that is hosted here at the PAC. Below is the information the students will need for the day (class dismissal, what to bring, where to meet, etc.) and also some information for parents:
IMPORTANT - RIGHT AFTER THE SPRING CONCERT on Tuesday, March 17th, ALL BAND STUDENTS need to put their instruments in the choir room. Concert Band students should keep instruments together in a pile and Wind Ensemble kids do the same. You WILL NOT be able to access the band storage area while performances are happening in the band room on Wednesday during the day. ATTIRE All band and jazz band members need to wear concert dress black attire like we do for the concerts. You may change in and out of these items if you wish or simply wear your performance clothes to school that day. WARMUP ROOMS/PERFORMANCE TIMES Normally the bands would warm up in the black box theatre...but since the Concert Band is performing first and the Wind Ensemble is right after lunch, we will simply meet on stage for our warm-up time. Warm-up time for the Concert Band is 7:35AM and our performance is 8:05AM on the stage of the theatre. Jazz Band warms up in the show choir rehearsal room at 9:10AM and then performs at 9:40AM in the band room. Wind Ensemble will warm up on stage at 12:30PM and our performance time is at 1:00PM on the stage of the theatre. DISMISSAL FROM CLASS These concert band members will be performing in the morning at 8:05AM and will be watching bands in the auditorium through the end of G1 (9:45AM). The bands after we are done performing are Parkston, White Lake and Armour. Once Armour is done, please report back to G2 if you are NOT in jazz band. Melody Residorff Isabella Lambert Mya Spitzer Natali Hobbie Sadie Kludt Andrew Machado Jada Fritzemeier Paige Phinney Kassidy Overweg Morgan Schutte Jocelyn Prewett Brooke Parker Atlanta Stahle Samantha Kludt Sofia Torgersen Alexis Haiar Morgan Buenzow Breanne Reindel Mara Miskimins Whitney Axtell Jordan Gerlach Tailyn Deckert Erin Stevens Alexis Christensen These students will be doing the same as above but will report to G2 after jazz band is done (be back in class no later than 10:20AM): Allie Vermeulen Kobi Lutjens Drex Martinek James Payne Issac Heide Jesse Dodd Maddi Gerlach Aiden Beckstrom Ella Mutzinger These students will need to be dismissed at from G1 at 9AM and will be back by SRB: Michael Hoang Levi Gebhard Sicely Allhiser Olivia Asbill Conner Gerlach These students will be dismissed from G3 at 12:25PM and will need to eat A or B lunch and will return to start of SRB (if you have SRB): Haley Hobbie Alexis Little Bear Olivia Foster Kadee Vermeleun Iris Anderson Christian Keys Hannah Mah Amber Peters Caleb Swanson RyLeigh Christopherson Emma Hohn Hunter Stahle Ethan Price Natalie McCloud Victoria Brown Carson Berg Madison Krall Armondo Reyes Cameron Gauger Erika Steidl Riley Brown Noah Oherking Kelsey Putnam Jayden Gonzalez Faith Ragels Adaya Plastow Kassondra Axtell Jens Enga Kevin Glover Joe Johnson Grace Fuhrer Elizabeth Weber Haley Stevens Lydia Fuhrer PARENTS You are welcome to attend ANY/ALL of the performances at this event. There is NO CHARGE to get into any of these performances. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! Mr. Stahle Dear 2020/2021 Band Parents,
If your child is planning on attending the Los Angeles Tour in Feb 2021, we will be collecting our initial trip deposit by March 30th. This payment is only $50 but will give us an idea of who is coming along with us so we can plan for the number of buses, secure hotel rooms, etc. This deposit along with all other payments are NON REFUNDABLE so please start having conversations with your child about whether they want to attend. If you know for sure that your child is coming with us next year...please submit payment for this deposit by check or cash (checks made payable to Mitchell Music Boosters). Please also have your child complete the medical permission and consent to travel form and bring to me at the high school. Information on this trip along with itinerary and payment schedule can be found at: 2021 Band Tour Couple of questions that have come up so far: 1) Can my child use the money in their band account to pay for this trip? YES they can! 2) How many fundraising opportunities will there be? We will do our discount card sale again in the fall (this is probably the best opportunity we have to easily raise money in their accounts. I will be looking at implementing two other sales (early November and probably one other one that will be ongoing). 3) Can my child join the tour later next year if we change our minds? There is no guarantee of this because of space on the buses. But I will say it would be easier to add on to the trip than to pay the deposit and be out that money. If you are on the fence, I would wait until you are 100% sure! 4) Can we pay the whole thing upfront or pay in larger chunks and not follow the payment schedule? Yes you can. Jessica Kremer will be helping in the collection of payments and we will track where everyone is at. The payment schedule is spaced out the way it is to make this financially more feasible for families. Its also set up that way so the tour company can start paying for park passes, deposits on hotels, etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. This trip will be an amazing experience for the kids and also something they will remember forever! Mr. Stahle Mitchell Middle School Jazzers and Parents,
On Monday, March 2nd, the middle school jazz band will be traveling to the “Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival” in Sioux Falls, SD on the campus of Augustana College. The event will be held in the band room in the Augustana Fine Arts building. If you need directions to this location….let me know. Please look over this checklist and make sure you have all items BEFORE YOU GO TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY MARCH 2nd: ____Instrument/Cables/Amps (Rhythm section...we will load up gear at 2PM after we load bus at MS) ____Music (for all selections we will be playing) ____Black shirt ____Black pants ____Jazz Band Tie (Boys ONLY) ____Black socks and shoes ____Money for supper The itinerary is below: 3.2.20 AUGIE ITINERARY 7:15AM Normal rehearsal that morning at the PAC 1:48PM LOAD BUS AT MIDDLE SCHOOL 2:00PM LOAD RHYTHM SECTION EQUIPMENT AT THE HIGH SCHOOL 2:15PM DEPART FOR SIOUX FALLS 3:15PM ARRIVE AND UNLOAD EQUIPMENT AND WATCH BANDS 4:30PM WARM UP ROOM 5:00PM PERFORMANCE TIME 5:30PM AWARDS 5:45PM GRAB DINNER SOMEWHERE CLOSE TO COLLEGE (PLEASE BRING MONEY) 7:30PM EVENING CONCERT 8:45PM DEPART SIOUX FALLS 9:45PM APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL IN MITCHELL If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ryan Stahle Director of Bands ryan.stahle@k12.sd.us |
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