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Dunn, Calderon-McHugh Participate in State Music Honors Project
The first chair oboe in the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) High School State Honors Band was our very own Pointer Josie Dunn! After months of hard work, the group held its concert at the Overture Center in Madison at the end of October. Josie was also selected to play solos in all five pieces… Continue Reading Dunn, Calderon-McHugh Participate in State Music Honors Project
“Big Fish” 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 “Big Fish School Edition” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 22 & 23 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 24 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets are… Continue Reading “Big Fish” Cast & Crew Announced
Dunn, Renwick are Jerry Award Winners
Join us in a standing ovation for the following cast members of our “Into the Woods” musical who have been named award recipients for Overture’s Jerry Awards from our long list of deserving nominees! Spirit Award: Libby Dunn Spirit Award: Finn Renwick Both are receiving this honor for their leadership, dedication, and positivity. They will… Continue Reading Dunn, Renwick are Jerry Award Winners
Gold at State Solo & Ensemble and Exemplary Performances
Mineral Point Middle and High School Musicians culminated their Solo & Ensemble competition season with the State Festival at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 27. Congratulations to our instrumentalists and vocalists on another fine competition season! We’d like to give a special shout out to our students who achieved elite status at the recent Wisconsin School Music Association… Continue Reading Gold at State Solo & Ensemble and Exemplary Performances
Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians participated in District Solo & Ensemble Saturday, March 9 at Darlington. We have 15 entries advancing to State! State Solo & Ensemble will be held at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 27. Congrats to all of our talented young people! CLASS A Starred First (Advances to State) — Julianna Cool,… Continue Reading Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Dunns, Webbs Perform in State Music Honors Project
What a great weekend for these stellar #PointerNation musicians! Congrats to Libby Dunn, Abby Webb, Elliott Webb, and James Webb on a fine WSMA State High School Honors Concert in Madison, as well as Josie Dunn for her performance in the WSMA State Middle School Honors Concert in Verona. Keep an eye on this webpage for… Continue Reading Dunns, Webbs Perform in State Music Honors Project
“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