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CURRENT NEWS:
Mighty M Band Wins Region 16 - Class 3A Outstanding Performance Series Competition!
The Mighty M Band placed first in the “March” category of the Association of Texas Small School
Bands (ATSSB) Outstanding Performance Series (OPS) at the ATSSB OPS Region16 Competition held June 2nd.
They also finished second place in the “Concert Selection” category of the OPS as well.
Each year, band directors submit their CD’s from their UIL Concert Contest Performance in a “blind” competition
where the judges are not told which band is to perform or who the director is.
The Mighty M Band was recognized for its performance of Brad Walker’s composition entitled,
“Da Me La Bibbia” which means “Give Me The Bible”. Mr. Walker used several hymns (in the public domain)
to compose his march for concert band. The MHS Band finished ahead of state “power-house” bands such as
Lubbock Cooper in class 3A. The band also was recognized for its performance of “Kaddish” written by Dr. Francis McBeth.
“Kaddish” finished in second place behind Lubbock Cooper but ahead of Lubbock Cooper’s other concert selection.
Mr. Walker was elated at this prestigious honor. “We are now representing all 3A bands in region 16 with these two pieces of music.
I want to thank all of our high school band students and their hard work which has made this possible.”
The recordings will now be forwarded to the area level for further judging and possible advancement to the state
competition later this month.
Due to the complex nature of the AREA round of judging, region 16 has been placed
with a group of three regions that are located just south of San Antonio that extend from Fredericksburg to Pflugerville.
These bands will be judged by the ATSSB EAST AREA in Longview for selection to the STATE round sometime before the 26th of June. Here is a list of the bands
that have been selected to represent their respective ATSSB Regions:
ATSSB OPS Area East 3A Bands
Region 11 – Carrizo Springs
Region 12 – Marion
Region 12 – LaVernia
Region 13 – Needville
Region 13 – Columbia
Region 16 – Muleshoe----Da Me La Bibbia----Kaddish
Region 16 – Lubbock-Cooper
Varsity Wind Ensemble Receives Superior Rating!
The Mighty M Band's Varsity Wind Ensemble performed for the annual UIL
Concert and Sightreading Contest held Wednesday 12 April at Wayland Baptist University. The band received an OVERALL
rating of "2" (excellent) but received one first division (superior) vote with two other second division votes. This is the first time that the
band has done this well at any UIL band contest in the past SIX YEARS!!
Click these links to listen to the Mighty M Band's UIL Performance!!
Da Me La Bibbia
Poem
Kaddish
15 Mighty M Band Members Compete at Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest
15 members of the Mighty M Band traveled to Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas to participate in the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition held the 30th of May. This was the final performance for graduating seniors: Eddie Alvarado, Chris Ambriz, Lorenzo Nunez, Veronica Nunez, Janice Pacheco, and Erika Perez. This competition is judged at the highest levels of high school musical adjudication. There is no room for error. A division “three” at this contest equates to a division “one” at the regional competition.
Elizabeth Symm received a superior rating (division one) on her flute solo and received a gold medal for her efforts. The brass quintet narrowly missed earning a division one and had to settle for a division two award. The clarinet choir also received a division two and the saxophone quartet received division three rating.
Members of the brass quintet were: Jonathan Lennon – Sophomore Trumpet, Eddie Alvarado – Senior Trumpet, Lissi Hall – Junior French Horn, Chris Ambriz – Senior Trombone, and Franklin Piland – Sophomore Tuba. The Clarinet Choir consisted of: Courtney Mardis – Sophomore Clarinet, Sara Cisneros – Sophomore Clarinet, Erika Perez – Senior Clarinet, Janice Pacheco – Senior Alto Clarinet, and Veronica Nunez – Senior Bass Clarinet. The Saxophone Quartet was comprised with: Harley Davidson – Sophomore Alto Saxophone, Ismael Mendoza – Sophomore Alto Saxophone, Angel Daniel – Sophomore Tenor Saxophone, and Lorenzo Nunez – Senior Baritone Saxophone.
Head Band Director Brad Walker noted, “I’m very proud of these fine young musicians and the effort they have put forth all year long. I will miss the graduating seniors and wish them every success in the future. I’d also like to publicly thank Marcos Gomez for his untiring efforts in teaching our woodwind players and taking them to a new level of musicianship.”
Assistant Director Marcos Gomez added that he was very happy with the results and is looking forward to greater accomplishments from the returning bandsmen next year.
Event Date Place
Summer Band Rehearasals begin (M-TH) (9AM) 1 August Mighty M Band Hall
(Football practice will start 7 August - ALL BAND PERSONNEL WILL ATTEND 1-4 AUGUST!)
Football Game at Portales, NM (8PM TX time) 1 September Greyhound Stadium (Portales, NM)
Football Game vs. Lubbock-Cooper (7:30PM) 8 September Benny Douglas Stadium (Muleshoe HS)
Football Game at Shallowater (7:30PM) 15 September Shallowater HS
Football Game vs. Idalou (7:30PM) 22 September Benny Douglas Stadium (Muleshoe HS)
Football Game vs. River Road (7:30PM) 29 September Benny Douglas Stadium (Muleshoe HS)
Football Game at Highland Park (7:30PM) 6 October Highland Park HS (Amarillo)
Mulmania Marching Madness (Starts at Noon)7 October Benny Douglas Stadium (Muleshoe HS)
Football Game vs. Tulia (7:30PM) 13 October Benny Douglas Stadium (Muleshoe HS)
Pioneer Marching Festival (TBD) 14 October Plainview HS Stadium
Football Game at Dimmitt (7:30PM) 20 October Dimmitt HS
UIL Marching Contest (TBD) 21 October Lowery Field (Lubbock)
Football Game vs. Bushland (7:30PM) 3 November Benny Douglas Stadium (Muleshoe HS)
Football Game at Friona (7:30PM) 10 November Friona HS
Christmas Parade (TBD) December 2006 Muleshoe Heritage Center (end of route)
Christmas Concert (TBD) December 2006 Kerry Moore Auditorium (Muleshoe HS)
UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest (TBD) 10 February Coronado High School Auditorium
UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest (alternate date/site) 24 February Abilene High School Auditorium
Fine Arts Night to Shine (TBD) TBD in March Kerry Moore Auditorium (Muleshoe HS)
UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest (TBD) 3 April Sudan High School Auditorium
Pops Concert and Senior Ceremony (TBD) Late April Kerry Moore Auditorium (Muleshoe HS)
tuba audition etude #1 (year A)
tuba audition etude #2 (year A)
Basic Music Book
Rhythm Patterns (Powerpoint)
2006 Summer Band Camp begins 9 AM August 1st, 2006 at the Mighty M Band hall.
All football players taking band will report to the band hall AT 9AM ALSO, for band rehearsals. We will meet Monday thru Thursday each week until school starts. (Football practice will not start until 7 August).
Here are some wav files
of tunes will be performing. More tunes will follow.
National Anthem
Muleshoe Fight Song
Alma Mater
Mulemania Marching Madness (tentative) Saturday 7 October MHS Football Stadium
Mulemania Marching Madness (flyer)
Mulemania Marching Madness (Information Sheet)
Download and listen to next year's marching music!
Mulemania Kartunes (finale file)
Mulemania Kartunes (wav file)
OLD NEWS:
The Mighty "M" Muleshoe High School Marching Band performed Saturday (October 15, 2005)
at the UIL Region 16 3A, 4A, 5A Marching Contest at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. The band under the direction
of Brad Walker and Marcos Gomez and led by Drum Majors Janice Pacheco and Lindsey Hall received a Division
II ranking. Congratulations to the band on an awesome show.
Muleshoe High School
Mighty "M" Band 2006-2007
Webmaster: Brad Walker
band hall phone 806-272-7312
cell phone 806-283-4610
address: 514 G Ave Muleshoe, Texas 79347
Brad's office email
Brad's home email
Band Directors
Brad Walker and Marcos Gomez
Drum Majors
Sara Cisneros and Lissi Hall
Band Officers
President - Sara Cisneros
Vice-President - Lissi Hall
Secretary - Franklin Piland
Treasurer - Rene Orozco
Historian - Belen Nunez
Section Leaders
Flutes - TBD
Clarinets - TBD
Alto Saxophones - TBD
Trumpets - TBD
Low Brass/Low Woodwinds - TBD
Flag Captain - TBD
Flag Lieutenant - TBD
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Homecoming Photos
Homecoming Photos
Photograph taken by Larry Thornton