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Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians participated in District Solo & Ensemble Saturday, March 14 at Riverdale. We have 14 entries advancing to State! State Solo & Ensemble will be held at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 25. Congrats to all of our talented young people! CLASS A Starred First (Advances to State) — Emilee… Continue Reading Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Nevers Named to Bandworld Legion of Honor
#PointerNation is very excited to share that our own Mr. Matt Nevers (Middle/High School Band Teacher) was inducted to the prestigious John Philip Sousa Foundation The Bandworld Legion of Honor! This national award, established in 1989, recognizes just eight of the best band directors in the entire country each year! Award recipients have taught for… Continue Reading Nevers Named to Bandworld Legion of Honor
State Music Honors Project Success
Let’s have one final round of applause for our middle and high school musicians who were selected for the very prestigious Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Honors Project! — Colette Dunn participated in the Middle School State Honors Band at Verona High School Saturday. — Josie Dunn was a member of the High School… Continue Reading State Music Honors Project Success
“Seussical” 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 “Seussical!” The show is set for Friday and Saturday, November 21 & 22 at 7 pm, and Sunday, November 23 at 1:30 pm, at the Mineral Point Opera House. Tickets are available at this… Continue Reading “Seussical” Cast & Crew Announced
Fox, Riley are Jerry Award Recipients
Join us in a standing ovation for the following cast members of our “Big Fish” musical who have been named award recipients for Overture’s Jerry Awards from our long list of deserving nominees! — Spirit Award: Nolen Fox — Spirit Award: Taitin Riley Both are receiving this honor for their leadership, dedication, and positivity. They… Continue Reading Fox, Riley are Jerry Award Recipients
Success at State Solo & Ensemble
A huge congratulations to our #PointerNation middle and high school musicians who brought home hardware at the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Solo & Ensemble competition Saturday at UW-Platteville! GOLD: — Josie Dunn, Oboe Solo — Josie Dunn, Vocal Solo — Lily Fox & Lilly Murn, Vocal Duet SILVER: — Lilly Murn, Clarinet Solo… Continue Reading Success at State Solo & Ensemble
Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
Mineral Point Middle and High School musicians participated in District Solo & Ensemble Saturday, March 8 at Riverdale. We have seven entries advancing to State! State Solo & Ensemble will be held at UW-Platteville Saturday, April 26. Congrats to all of our talented young people! CLASS A Starred First (Advances to State) — Josie… Continue Reading Solo & Ensemble Entries Qualify for State
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