Middle School Music
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
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
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
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
Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians participated in District Solo & Ensemble Saturday, April 2 at Cuba City. Some students also submitted their entries virtually. State Solo & Ensemble will be held at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 30. Congrats to all of our talented young people! CLASS A Starred First (Advances to State) —… Continue Reading Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Two Named to Middle School WSMA State Honors Project
A big congratulations to Julianna Cool and Josie Dunn who auditioned and were accepted to the prestigious Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA)‘s Middle School State Honors Band! The duo will perform in Madison during late October as part of the Wisconsin State Music Conference.
Spring District Solo & Ensemble Results
Because of the pandemic, Mineral Point Middle and High School band and choir students participated in Spring District Solo & Ensemble virtually by submitting videos of their performances to the Wisconsin School Music Association for adjudication. The Class A Starred First entries will advance to the State Competition later this spring. CLASS A Starred First… Continue Reading Spring District Solo & Ensemble Results
Middle & High Schools Earn WSMA Accreditation
The MPMS & MPHS Music Departments have just been honored for meeting criteria for 2019-20 WSMA Accreditation: – Wisconsin School Music Association membership – WSMA District Solo & Ensemble Festivals participation – WSMA concert group participation from each type of performing group This honor recognizes our school’s outstanding participation in WSMA programming and distinguishes our school’s… Continue Reading Middle & High Schools Earn WSMA Accreditation