SUSSEX, WI — The Hamilton High School Marching Band completed its best season in recent memory during the state competition.
The Charger Marching Band took second place with a score of 84.3 – its highest placement and score – at the Wisconsin State Music Association Marching Band Championships held at University of Wisconsin -Whitewater Warhawk Stadium. School officials say the event put an exclamation point on a remarkable season in which the band took only first and second places at all competitive appearances. In addition, it was awarded Best Musical Presentation trophy at an Oct. 5 competition. The band now transitions to concert season and will present at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16 with a free concert in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220N6151 Town Line Rd. in Sussex. The jazz bands kick off their concert season Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. with a free concert in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center. During the 2019 Band Camp, we asked students to contribute to a Food Drive to support Sussex Outreach Service Food Pantry. They stepped up in a big way and over 600 pounds of food and supplies were donated!
The Alto / Baritone / Tuba Section won the competition with the total highest weight donated! They will receive a pizza party before an upcoming Wednesday practice. Thank you to everyone who contributed and continues to contribute to make this program a success! We strive to recognize student achievement and effort whenever possible to encourage growth. In addition to the end-of-year awards listed below, we give student- and staff- elected awards at the end of band camp, throughout marching season and during the school year where applicable. Below are our biggest awards, awarded at the final band concert in May.
National Color Guard Award - Given annually to each school’s top color guard member who has not only performed well but also given above and beyond to the program and displays maturity and excellent intangible qualities. This award was endowed with a scholarship by former Hamilton band and color guard member Paula Myatt (class of ’11).
Patrick Gilmore Award - Presented annually to a band student who shows tremendous dedication and enthusiasm for the band program throughout their time, this young man is no exception. Whether he was spending hours of his own time over the years setting up and tearing down or volunteering to play in ensembles he didn’t need to be a part of but understood the need, this young man has personified the legacy of American Band leader Patrick Gilmore. The award includes a scholarship of $500.
The John Philip Sousa Award - The most prestigious award available and given to the most outstanding band member at each school every year. The recipient must show outstanding dedication and service not only for their success but for the success of others. This year’s recipient has shown all of that and more. Always the first to arrive (often ahead of the adult staff) and the last to leave, constantly sharing her passion for the band with others and encouraging them to keep going and reaching higher, she has been an inspiration to many over the years. The Band Boosters have also attached the Bruce Buck Memorial Scholarship of $500, in honor of a former band parent who was tremendously involved and supportive, and who passed away in 2005.
Louis Armstrong Award - Given to each school’s top jazz band member annually. The HHS Band Boosters have generously attached a scholarship of $500 for the winner.
Congratulations to the 2019-20 Leadership team! Drum Majors: Megan Nielsen/Josh Beverung/Ethan See Color Guard Captains: Peyton Tohulka/Nikki Nair WW Caption Head: Emmett Peters/Faith Rabideau Flutes: Cynthia Yan/Sophia Schick/Rashmi Majjigapu Clarinets: Maja Pechanach/Ashley Velasquez Alto Saxes: Mia Traverse Low Reeds (incl bari/tenor saxes): Holly Bahr Brass Caption Head: Brooke Hartman/Sarah Onysio/Emma Hartman Trumpets: Ian Markano/Lizzy Barnish Mellophones: Jenny Spence/Emma Hartman Trombones: Hayden Bruss/Brooke Hartman Baritones/Tubas: Owen Davies Drumline: Hayden Hotchkiss Pit: Alex Teerlinck/Kate Powell Even if you were not selected as a student leader, it does not mean you cannot work in that role – leadership comes in many forms and not always from where you think it would.
The first meeting of the Leadership Group will be this Thursday, May 16 during class time with Mr. Waite. You will be the first to officially see & hear the 2019 show!
The Charger band and choir participated in the 2019 London New Year's Day parade and concert festival. Students prepared for this historic performance for more than a year — rehearsing and raising funds for the exceptional travel and music development opportunity. The performance videos are embedded below.
Our London Performances:
Cadogan Hall Band Concert Along with the parade, the Charger Band performed in the LNYDP concert series set in historic venues throughout London. The concert begins with the Hamilton band performing three songs. New Year's Day Parade The annual parade was seen by 650,000 spectators on the streets of London and an estimated television audience of 600 million people. The parade followed one of the city’s most famous thoroughfares that traveled through Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, and Parliament Street. The parade video is embedded below. The band performance begins at 1:06:14. |
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