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2008 All State Music Members
Congratulations to the 2008 All-State members. We set a record number of students selected this year. These students rehearsed and performed at the Nebraska Music Educators Conference at UNL on November 15 - 17. The 2008 All-State Choir, Band, & Orchestra members are:
Choir:
Jade Cattoor- Soprano I
Stephanie Edmonds- Soprano I
Philicia Mizell- Soprano I
Arianna Dye - Soprano 2
Melanie Lorenz – Soprano 2
Christina Mayer - Alto 2
Kaitlyn Waller – Alto 2
Alex Bischoff - Tenor I
Carey Brant - Tenor 1
Jake Linder – Tenor 1
Jaden Trompke - 2
Wyn Wiley - Tenor 2
Phillip Baker - Bass I
Austin Blankenau - Bass I
Nick Dahlquist – Bass 1
Harry Norman - Bass I
Casey Berger – Bass 2
Nick Jester - Bass 2
Jim Newton – Bass 2
Cohagen Wilkinson – Bass 2
Alternates: Danielle Parde, Melissa Schorr, Megan Parker, Lauren Geisert, Brady Vance, Chris Way
Band
Brittany Paul - Bass Clarinet
Jeremiah Sievers - Alto Saxophone
Jake Heidelk – Tuba
Orchestra
Carina Berkowitz – Violin 1
Lauren Barbee - Violin II
Kara Eidde – Violin II
Albert Zhou – Cello
Anna Fangmeier – Clarinet
Julia Peterson – French Horn
Maren Finsand – Trumpet
Alternates: Caitlin Lukin – Cello
Jazz Band
Alternate: Jake Heidelk – Bass Trombone
Congratulations to the following All-State student for being recognized as a 3-Year All-Stater:
Cohangen Wilkinson – Choir
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Congratulations to the Varsity Show Choir, “Resonance” on their superb performance at the Nebraska Music Educators Conference on November 22, 2008. This was the 2nd time in 4 years that this ensemble has been invited to perform for this conference. Thanks to the administration, staff, and parents for their attendance and support of these performing groups!!!
CONGRATS!!
The LSW High School Mixed Octet (student run ensembe) was selected to sing the National Anthem prior to the start of the 2008 NSAA State Football Championship Finals on Friday, November 21. They were selected from a group of candidates who auditioned via recorded format. They performed at the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium and on NET statewide television.
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London Trip Parent Meeting Highlights
We are very proud to say that our instrumental music ensembles have been invited to perform in London for a second time. We are slated to perform in the New Year’s Day Parade on Janurary 1, 2010 in London, England. The Marching Band and Orchestras will be making this exciting journey.
On Monday, November 17th, we had a parent meeting about the trip. We went over the payment schedule, trip dates, and fundraising opportunities. If you missed the meeting, we have posted all the information on Mrs. Wilhelm’s website. If you want to go, you can still add on. Please visit the website below for information. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Falcone
Mrs. Wilhelm website http://isite.lps.org/awilhel2/web
Mrs. Falcone email lfalcone@lps.org
DECEMBER WINTER CONCERTS
December 1 – 11:00 AM Star City Parade – LSW Marching Band
December 7 - 1:00 PM Hillcrest Country Club – Chamber Choir
December 9 – 12:30 PM Govenor’s Mansion – Chamber Choir
December 11 - 7:30AM Cornhusker – Chamber Choir
December 14 – 12:15 PM Bryan LGH East – Chamber Choir
December 14 – 6:00PM Madrigal Dinner and All-Choir Concert - LSW Commons
December 16 - 7:00PM Band and Orchestra Concert - LSW Auditorium
January 8 – 6:30PM Jazz Bands and Show Choir Concert – LSW Auditorium
8:30PM Orlando meeting
All music information is posted on the directors’ websites. Please check them often for updated information. Here is a list of the music staff with websites and contact info:
Denise Cotton, Head Vocal and Department Chair
Email: dcotton@lps.org
Web: http://isite.lps.org/dcotton
Jonathan Dyrland, Assistant Vocal, Show Choir Director, Freshmen Orchestra
Email: jdyrlan@lps.org
Web: http://isite.lps.org/jdyrlan/
Lori Falcone, Head Instrumental & Head Orchestra
Email: lfalcone@lps.org
Web: Under Construction
Alyssa Wilhelm , Assistant Band & Head Jazz Band Director
Email: ajohnso@lps.org
Web: http://isite.lps.org/awilhel2/web
Megan Manning-Kechely, Music Technology, Instrumental Arts
Email: mmannin2@lps.org
Web: http://isite.lps.org/mmannin2@lps.org
Theatre News
Tickets for "It's a Wonderful Life" go on sale November 10.Don't miss this classic!
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General Information
- Sports schedules SILVER HAWKS BOOSTER CLUB HAS A VENDING MACHINE! The "Palm Tree" vending machine across from the Athletic Trainer's office is a fundraiser for the Booster Club with ALL profits going back to the Booster Club. This machine vends LIQUID SILVER which is now available in a green bottle. Get your LIQUID SILVER and support the Booster Club AND drink something good for you!
- Silver Hawks Booster Club meetings take place the third Monday of every month. Athletic/Activities meetings are held in the Media Center at 6:30 p.m. with the Performing Arts being held in the Media Center Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. The Coordinated Board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
PAC: Parent Advisory Council
Parent Advisory Council Meetings are held the second Monday of every month starting in September in the A118 Forum. The forum is the open area outside of the A100 classrooms located on the first floor, to the right as you enter the building. Mark these dates on your calendar and plan to attend to find out what Parent Advisory Council is all about!