High School Music
“Into the Woods” Cast & Crew Announced
Auditions have been completed and the cast and crew lists have been announced for the high school musical theatre’s production of “Into the Woods!” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 17 & 18 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 19 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets will be… Continue Reading “Into the Woods” Cast & Crew Announced
Music Department Earns WSMA Accreditation
A big congrats to everyone involved in making our #PointerNation Middle and High Schools officially accredited by the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)! This honor recognizes our schools’ outstanding participation in WSMA programming and distinguishes our music program. WSMA applauds our efforts to provide valuable music education opportunities for our students!
Gold at State Solo & Ensemble
Mineral Point Middle and High School Musicians culminated their Solo & Ensemble competition season with the State Festival at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 29. Congratulations to our instrumentalists and vocalists on another fine competition season! Those receiving First Place ratings include: Gena Byrnes, Musical Theatre Solo (Nominated for Exemplary Performance) Julianna Cool, Classical Vocal Solo (Nominated… Continue Reading Gold at State Solo & Ensemble
Musicians Selected for High School State Music Honors Project
A big congratulations to Libby Dunn (Band), Abby Webb (Band), and Elliott Webb (Orchestra) who auditioned and were accepted to the prestigious Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) High School State Honors Project! Kudos also to James Webb who is an alternate. The students will participate in an intensive summer camp in June and perform in… Continue Reading Musicians Selected for High School State Music Honors Project
Calderon-McHugh is Kohl Award Winner
The selection committee for the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarship, Fellowship, and Leadership Program has announced the recipients of the 2023 Herb Kohl Foundation awards for students, teachers, and principals. The Mineral Point Unified School District is proud to announce that Mrs. Ashley Calderon-McHugh, Middle/High School Choir Teacher, has been named a winner of the… Continue Reading Calderon-McHugh is Kohl Award Winner
Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians participated in District Solo & Ensemble Saturday, March 11 at Cuba City. State Solo & Ensemble will be held at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 29. Congrats to all of our talented young people! CLASS A Starred First (Advances to State) – Gena Byrnes, Musical Theatre Solo – Julianna Cool,… Continue Reading Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Musical Cast & Crew Prepare for “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Students are excited to perform the high school musical theatre’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone!” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, December 9 & 10 at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 11 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets are available at the MPHS front office, Berget Jewelers, MP Opera… Continue Reading Musical Cast & Crew Prepare for “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Trio Performs in State Music Honors Project
Congratulations to our middle and high school musicians that will perform as part of the prestigious Wisconsin State Music Association Honors Project! High School: Libby Dunn (Orchestra) and Elliott Webb (Band) will be performing part of the State Honors Project! You can check them out in action Thursday, October 27 at the Overture Center in… Continue Reading Trio Performs in State Music Honors Project
“The Drowsy Chaperone” Cast & Crew Announced
Auditions have been completed and the cast and crew lists have been announced for the high school musical theatre’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone!” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, December 9 & 10 at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 11 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets will be… Continue Reading “The Drowsy Chaperone” Cast & Crew Announced
Gold at State Solo & Ensemble
Mineral Point Middle and High School Musicians culminated their Solo & Ensemble competition season with the State Festival at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 30. Congratulations to our instrumentalists and vocalists on another fine competition season! Those receiving First Place ratings include: Gena Byrnes, Alto Solo Gena Byrnes, Music Theater Solo Jazmine Cool, Bass Clarinet Solo Jazmine… Continue Reading Gold at State Solo & Ensemble