News Archive 2009-2010
- THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2009-2010...IT'S BEEN ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!!!
- Spring Concert - La Fiesta Mexicana excerpt
- Midwest Clinic Motifs article about BHS!
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CONGRATULATIONS to both our Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony for earning SUPERIOR ratings at State MPA! The Buchholz band program was awarded the Otto J. Kraushaar Award for a 12th consecutive year!!!
LISTEN to the judges' final comments of Wind Symphony's performance:
Dr. Leslie Hicken - Audio Comments
Dr. Thomas Stites - Audio Comments
Dr. Myron Welch - Audio Comments
LISTEN to the judges' final comments of Symphonic Band's performance:
Dr. Leslie Hicken - Audio Comments
Dr. Thomas Stites - Audio Comments (includes kudos to the horn section on Symphonic Prelude!)
Dr. Myron Welch - Audio Comments
More audio comments: Dr. Hicken on Strauss -
CONGRATULATIONS! Buchholz band students brought home an impressive 112 Superior medals from State Solo & Ensemble MPA plus straight Superior ratings for Jazz Band!
See Ratings!!! - Midwest Clinic CDs and DVDs are available for sale! Listen to a compilation of excerpts of each of the 10 selections performed at the 2009 Midwest Clinic by the BHS Wind Symphony!
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Congratulations to both of our bands for earning Straight A's and Straight SUPERIOR ratings at District MPA!
Judges' sheets:
Symphonic Band Judges' Sheets
Wind Symphony Judges' Sheets
Listen to District Symphonic Band excerpts
Listen to District Wind Symphony excerpts -
Congratulations to the following nineteen Buchholz Band members for having been
selected for the UF Honor Band Festival!
Laura Swindler, Flute Jonathan Ward, Trumpet Daniel McTiernan, Oboe Hailee Zeichner, Trumpet Julia Bruno, Bassoon Sydney Hawkins, Horn Joshua Brownstein, Bassoon Avi Tomar, Horn Caleb Hsu, Clarinet Andrew Burk, Trombone Matt Taylor, Clarinet Laura Jamison, Euphonium June Huang, Clarinet Zach Sullivan, Euphonium Katie Karis, Clarinet Tyler Hechavarria, Tuba Aurea Santiago, Clarinet Justin Williamson, Tuba Latoshia Chaney, Tenor Sax
- Congratulations to all of our choirs, Aviance Dance Ensembles, and Jazz Band.
- Chamber Winds - SUPERIOR
- Brass Choir (SYM) - SUPERIOR
- Brass Choir (WS) - SUPERIOR
- Clarinet Choir - SUPERIOR
- Percussion Choir I - SUPERIOR
- Percussion Choir II - SUPERIOR
- Percussion Choir III - SUPERIOR
- Dance Ensemble (Lyrical) - SUPERIOR
- Dance Ensemble (Modern) - SUPERIOR
- Jazz Band: SUP - SUP - SUP = SUPERIOR
In all, Buchholz band students earned an unprecedented 202 Superior medals!
See RATINGS FOR ALL BUCHHOLZ EVENTS!
(Ensemble members are listed in alpha order except for large instrumental choirs which are listed in score order.)
Solos & ensembles that earned a Superior rating on Grade 5 or higher literature qualify for State!
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Video clip from the Air Force Band Concert!
Wind Symphony Horn section at Midwest!
1st Clarinets and Oboes on stage at Midwest - Performance videos on our Midwest page!
- Post-Midwest Letter - Dr. Thomas Rohrer
- Wind Symphony on SBAC web site! (12.8.09)
- Gainesville Sun Article! (12.8.09)
Top Officers with State Championship Runner-up Trophy
BUCHHOLZ MAKES STATEMENT AT STATE!
1st Place Music Performance
1st Place Individual Music Performance
1st Place Individual Visual Performance
Having qualified for the evening Finals performance, the Golden Regiment put forth its best performance of the season earning the following placement awards:
1st Place Visual Performance
1st Place General Effect Music Performance
2nd Place Overall Music Performance
(by only .5!)
2nd Place Overall General Effect Performance (by only .15!!!)
When all tabulations were completed, Buchholz was named the FMBC State Runner-up Band with a score of 87.055 behind State Champion Winter Park which scored an 87.580! What an amazing return to the State Championships by Buchholz! A well-deserved CONGRATULATIONS to the Golden Regiment for an OUTSTANDING season!!!
LISTEN to just a couple of the judges' comments:
Dr. Joe Allison - Music Judge Audio Comments
Mr. Mark Culp - Visual Judge Audio Comments
Congratulations Sydney Hawkins - winner of the FMBC Class 5A 2009 Music Scholarship!
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Top Officers after the Golden Regiment's Grand Championship (Nov. 7, 2009)
THIRD GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE SEASON!
BHS has 10 students make All-State for a 4th consecutive year!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Buchholz Band members for having been selected as 2009-10 All-State musicians:Joshua Brownstein, Bassoon Jonathan Ward, Trumpet Emily Shroads, Bassoon Hailee Zeichner, Trumpet Caleb Hsu, Clarinet Sydney Hawkins, Horn Youjin Jang, Clarinet Laura Jamison, Euphonium Logan Rutledge, Bass Clarinet Zach Sullivan, Euphonium
Top Officers and Mr. K after Finals at Southern Showcase
ANOTHER GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP!
Watch BHS Oct. 31st Finals Show on Media page!
- Band Article on SBAC Web Site!
- Congratulations to the following eight Buchholz Band members for having been
selected for the FSU Tri-State Band Festival or the USF Festival of Winds!
Laura Swindler, Flute Sydney Hawkins, Horn Daniel McTiernan, Oboe Margie Parham, Horn Emily Shroads, Bassoon Jason Beverung, Trombone Logan Rutledge, Bass Clarinet Ryan Jones, Tuba
Top Officers and Mr. K after Finals Awards at Middleburg
GRAND CHAMPIONS AGAIN!
The Golden Regiment performs the Grand Champion post-competition concert!
