West Bend Bands
Welcome! This is the official page of the West Bend School District band program. "Excellence with
Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! Here is a video of hard-working 5th grader (!!) Lucy Merrill and her mom performing a flute/clarinet duet. Lucy plays the baritone in band, but taught herself to play flute!!
15/02/2020
13/02/2020
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11/02/2020
Hey everyone! Here's a great (and FREE!) opportunity for the whole family! Under the direction of Mandjou Mara and Maya Kadakla, LIMANYA Drum and Dance Ensemble performs traditional music and dance from Guinea and Mali, West Africa. A diverse group of dancers and drummers who share a love of African tradition, celebration, and culture. Incorporating song, dance, drum and theater, LIMANYA's performances create a cultural connection and engaging experience for all ages.
08/02/2020
Go Mason!
‘Can do’ attitude drives West Bend middle schooler: ‘He’s the only kid that has band every day’ WEST BEND -- It takes a lot of courage to stand in front of a crowd and perform the national anthem. It is a difficult song -- even more so when hundreds of sports fans are watching. But that did not seem to bother one West Bend middle schooler. Every musician will tell you, first chair is where it'...
An incredible performance by an incredible kid! So proud of you, Mason!
19/12/2019
Big CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Brandon Yahn (Menomonee Falls HS class of 2006) for being named to the School District of Menomonee Falls Fine Arts Wall of Fame! (--LKD-K)
The 'Falls school district posted this about Mr. Yahn:
Yahn is a Milwaukee-area music educator, horn player, and arts administrator. He graduated with high honors from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2011 and holds degrees in Music Education and Horn Performance. He is currently the Director of Bands at Silverbrook Intermediate School in West Bend, and previously taught at West end High School and Badger Middle School. In 2016, Yahn commissioned Wisconsin composer, Michael Sweeney and premiered Viking! with his bands at Silverbook Intermediate School.
Active in music education outside of school, Brandon is a frequent festival adjudicator and maintains a large private studio. He also previously held the position of Orchestra Manager for the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra’s flagship ensemble, Senior Symphony, and is a member of the Wisconsin Youth Band Directors Association.
In addition to teaching, Brandon is an active freelance horn player. While still in college, Brandon was Assistant Principal Horn of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra in Mankato, MN. He has been Principal Horn of Milwaukee’s Festival City Symphony since 2015 and has also performed throughout the region with the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra, Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra – Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra, Wisconsin Philharmonic, and Wisconsin Wind Orchestra, as well as numerous chamber ensembles. Brandon also serves as Operations Director of Festival City Symphony, overseeing all aspects of the orchestra’s day-to-day operations.
Band Camp 2019 is in the books! And here's the next generation of West Bend band kids!
20/07/2019
Has anyone from YOUR fraternity walked on the moon?
Neil Armstrong was a member of the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band and Kappa Kappa Psi - National Honorary Band Fraternity, even taking his fraternity pin with him to the moon! Celebrating 50 years today of his historic first steps on the moon. Go band!
02/06/2019
That's the great thing about music, you get to decide what musical success means to you!! :-D (y)
28/05/2019
Raquel carrying on Silverbrook's Tuesday morning tradition with a great performance of the national anthem!
18/04/2018
TONIGHT! The WBHS bands' spring concert piggy-backs a truly powerful art show/event, and we're so honored to collaborate with Mr. Scott Lone and Mrs. Deborah Bast-Prahl.
Our annual West Bend High Schools’ (1305 E. Decorah Rd.) Holocaust art show, "Forbidden Art of the N**i Era", is currently installed in the Silver Lining Performing Arts Center atrium. The gallery reception for the art show is tonight (Wednesday, April 18) from 4 - 7 PM. Hot hors d'oeuvres and sweet treats (thank you Mrs. Sally Heuer!) will be served. Also, a vocal and string ensemble will be performing 'Oseh Shalom', a Hebrew song for peace, during the gallery reception. There will be a silent auction that will include some of the artwork, a few pieces of Mr. Jay Krueger's ceramic work, and a gift certificate for a family or senior portrait session. Proceeds will be sent to a social service agency for Holocaust survivors.
Our concert is directly after the art show closes at 7pm and each band will feature Jewish music and/or music by Jewish composers. Wind Ensemble would also like to welcome the incredibly talented Mrs. Kaila Bingen as our guest violin soloist!
The art show and the concert are free!
The Forbidden Art of the N**i Era Art Show is generously funded by The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights.
26/02/2018
Are you in a garage band (of any genre) that is made up of 7th-12th graders? If so, check out this free opportunity that could get you playing a full set at Summerfest!
www.rockonsin.org
31/01/2018
HS Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Art Events for second semester
22/01/2018
Here are some great student workshops if you're interested in Music Business, Publishing, Networking, Marketing, or Artist Management. Lots of potential career paths to think about and explore!
http://wsmamusic.org/workshops/student-workshops/
Student Learning Opportunities WSMA is excited to be able to offer unique learning opportunities directly to students. These workshops are designed to allow the student to explore topics from potential music career options to ex…
11/01/2018
We're looking forward to our Souper Stars Fundraiser on Feb. 7th before the Rock n' Jazz Fest!!! Please stop by and show your continuing support for the bands.
Congratulations to Quentin Willmas on a fantastic national anthem performance at Silverbrook's Loyalty Day!
Yes, you are seeing this right! This is a sneak preview of SILVERPALOOZA!, Silverbrook's very first co-curricular music concert featuring Viking Attack, Strings of Steel, and Show Choir. Come and check it out, and see an awesome collaboration between all our talented Silverbrook musicians. Silverpalooza is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12 at 6pm in the Silverbrook Gym. See you there (and bring everyone you know)!
27/03/2017
The WBHS High School band is enjoying spring break in Greece this year! Today they performed for the people of Nafplion.
A big ol' Happy Birthday to our most favorite and beloved Mr. Yahn! Thanks for everything you do for our band programs!
22/03/2017
Channel 6 visited the WBHS Marching Band as they prepare for traveling to Greece!
http://fox6now.com/2017/03/21/it-brings-everything-to-life-in-full-color-west-bend-band-ready-for-trip-to-greece/
“It brings everything to life in full color:” West Bend band ready for trip to Greece WEST BEND -- The West Bend High School band is on the move and ready to march all the way across the Atlantic. “It’s always seemed so far off, but then this week it’s just like, 'it’s here! Oh my God,'" said junior saxophonist Jake Clemetson. On Saturday, March 25th, 45 students – along with teacher...
16/03/2017
What a great FREE opportunity!
http://www.marcuscenter.org/show/the-united-states-navy-concert-band/?camefrom=emcl_1537422_59840878
12/03/2017
Viking Attack just having a totally normal Sunday afternoon.
Viking Attack getting ready for their next gig! Silverbrook 6th Graders are busy with three performances in the next week and a half - a concert next Wed, Mar 8, Solo and Ensemble next Thu, Mar 9, and a Viking Attack gig at the Home, Sporting, and Recreation Expo on Sun, Mar 12.
02/03/2017
It's the second day of Music In Our Schools Month! How are you celebrating?
More "Why Music?": https://www.spreadmusicnow.org/why-music
image: INTAKE Organization
01/03/2017
Happy Music In Our Schools Month!
http://broaderminded.com/
Broader Minded Music not only impacts academic achievement, it also shapes the way our students understand themselves and the world around them. Let's think beyond the bubbles™ and educate the whole student.
28/02/2017
Tonight the West Bend High School Wind Ensemble Chamber Ensembles will be performing at the Old Courthouse. The concert starts at 7:00pm and is free!
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