This is a student potluck after band camp. Families help provide food via a sign-up that will be available in August (or earlier).

Families & friends are encouraged to attend the game to support the Cardinal Marching Band! 

This is also posted in Google Classroom (along with the assignment if you're not participating in the performances).  See you Monday!

Schedule for the day:

8:00 Report to MHS for warm-up and rehearsal

9:00 Buses depart for the Community of Ashton

9:30 Ceremony at St. Peter's cemetery

10:00 Snacks and depart for Park Elementary in Cross Plains

11:00 Parade begins

12:00 Ceremony at American Legion Hall in Cross Plains

12:30 Ceremony ends, lunch provided

~1:15 Buses depart back to MHS

What to wear:

• Closed-toe shoes

• Short athletic socks

• Shorts (preferably non-athletic shorts: khaki, navy, etc.  Nothing loud or shiny)

• Middleton shirt of some kind

  • Please do not wear the marching band show shirt from any year

  • If you don't own any Middleton gear, wear a white, black, or a red shirt

  • The shirt should cover your midriff.

What to bring:

• Instrument

• Music in a flip folder (extra flip folders available)

• Lyre (music holder) for your instrument

• Sunscreen if needed

• Water bottle (can be left on the bus)

• Food optional (Snack provided, usually granola bars and bottled water.  Lunch provided, usually something like hot dogs, chips, soda.  If you have dietary preferences, consider packing food.)

If you play a school instrument:

• You will need to leave your instrument at MHS after the performance.

If you need to be picked up in Cross Plains (not riding the bus back):

• Fill out the alternative transportation form on MyPaymentsPlus (same as for MHS sports)

• Send an email to erothacker@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

• If you play a school instrument, you need to make sure it goes back to the school with the buses - find someone reliable to assist.

4-4:30 pm: Welcome, instrument check out, music hand out. Meet in band room, and move to Fireman's Park. Please bring some water in case it is a little hot. 

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4:30-5:30 pm: Music read-through! (New members no need to worry about sight reading, most of us will be new to the music as well!)

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5:30 pm: Dismissal

All Marching Band members should check the calendar & the directors' messages for camp days and times. 

Families & friends are encouraged to attend the game to support the Cardinal Marching Band! 

This is a student event to celebrate a successful marching band camp! 

Please print & sign this Keva Registration Waiver.

Please check back for more information. 

The Marching Band walks in the parade through downtown Middleton. 

Families & friends are encouraged to attend the game to support the Cardinal Marching Band!  

Senior Marching Band students & their families will be recognized during half-time. 

Families & friends are encouraged to attend the game to support the Cardinal Marching Band! 

To learn more about this event, please visit this link. 

Families & friends are encouraged to attend the game to support the Cardinal Marching Band! 

Please be ready to go on the field at 12 pm for rehearsal.  The band room will be open at approximately 11:30 am pending when our break is from PD. Please bring water, and sunscreen, and wear comfortable marching clothes & shoes. 

You will be dismissed from advisory through the end of the day so please inform any 7th block teacher on Tuesday you will not be there on Thursday. You should eat during first lunch regardless of grade level and then immediately report to the field. Your attendance will be taken care of for you. Please make sure you wear something comfortable to march in. 

Please be aware the schedule can change if changes are made by the hosts of the competition, however, it is rare. 

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1:30-2:15 pm - Pack trucks with equipment managers & those using large equipment (drumline, front ensemble, guard, contras)

2:15 pm - Official call time for the whole band

4:30 pm - Arrive at Waukesha South

4:30-6:30 pm - Watch & support other band performances. Eat dinner at concessions (bring money or pack a dinner)

7 pm - Middleton High School Official warm-up

8 pm - Performance

9 pm - Awards Ceremony

~11 pm - Return to Middleton High School

Please check back for more information. 

Night rehearsal with Middle School Special Guests!

Continuing the momentum to State!

Please check back for more information. 

Families & friends are encouraged to attend the game to support the Cardinal Marching Band! 

Please check your emails from Mr. Rothacker for detailed information.