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Middle School: Band

History

Effort = Success

by Mike Koch

August 17, 2007

This page contains information about the history of the Bluffs Middle School Band program.

 

The Bluffs Middle School Band History

 

1987 – 1988

Directors:  Georgene Diers & L. Dean Maxwell

6th Grade Band – 55 members

7th Grade Band – 66 members

8th Grade Band – 59 members

 

1988-1989

Directors:  Georgene Diers & L. Dean Maxwell

6th Grade Band – 68 members

7th Grade Band – 52 members

8th Grade Band – 57 members

 

**Monday, May 1, 1989

The Scottsbluff Junior High/Middle School Band was the recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation coveted “SUDLER SILVER CUP AWARD” for 1988.  The Scottsbluff Band was the only Junior High/Middle School Band selected from the entire United States to receive this honor.

The Sudler Cup is the Nation’s most prestigious award for Junior High/Middle School Bands.  It identifies, recognizes and honors outstanding fine Junior High/Middle School Concert Band Programs that have demonstrated particularly high standards of excellence in concert activities over a period of seven or more years.

Presentation of the Award was made by Gladys Stone Wright, one of our Nation’s most significant band directors, music educators, and pioneers of women in the field of band music.


1989 – 1990

Directors:  Georgene Diers & L. Dean Maxwell

6th Grade Band – 70 members

7th Grade Band – 70 members

8th Grade Band – 46 members

Colorado State University Band Day Parade – 3rd Place

 

1990 – 1991

Directors:  Georgene Diers & L. Dean Maxwell

6th Grade Band – 71 members

7th Grade Band – 65 members

8th Grade Band – 62 members

Old West Weekend Parade – Superior Rating

 

1991 – 1992

Directors:  L. Dean Maxwell & Randy Raines

6th Grade Band – 79 members

7th Grade Band – 70 members

8th Grade Band – 65 members

Old West Weekend Parade – Superior Rating

 

1992 – 1993

Directors:  L. Dean Maxwell & Randy Raines

6th Grade Band – 82 members

7th Grade Band – 79 members

8th Grade Band – 72 members

Old West Weekend Parade – Superior Rating

 

1993 – 1994

Directors:  L. Dean Maxwell & Randy Raines

6th Grade Band – 83 members

7th Grade Band – 83 members

8th Grade Band – 76 members

Old West Weekend Parade – Superior Rating

 

1994 – 1995

Directors:  L. Dean Maxwell & Steven J. Miller

6th Grade Band – 76 members

7th Grade Band – 80 members

8th Grade Band – 73 members

Old West Weekend Parade – Superior Rating

 

1995 – 1996

Directors:  L. Dean Maxwell & Steven J. Miller

6th Grade Band – 74 members

7th Grade Band – 70 members

8th Grade Band – 76 members

Old West Weekend Parade – Superior Rating

 

1996 – 1997

Directors:  L. Dean Maxwell & Steven J. Miller

6th Grade Band – 61 members

7th Grade Band – 77 members

8th Grade Band – 66 members

Old West Weekend Parade – Superior Rating

 

1997 – 1998

Directors:  L. Dean Maxwell & Steven J. Miller

6th Grade Band – 65 members

7th Grade Band – 61 members

8th Grade Band – 66 members

Old West Weekend Parade – Superior Rating

 

1998 – 1999

Directors:  Michael A. Koch & Steven J. Miller

6th Grade Band – 48

7th Grade Band – 63

8th Grade Band – 44

Old West Weekend Parade – 7th Grade Band – Excellent Rating

                                                    8th Grade Band – Superior Rating

Veteran’s Day Parade – 8th Grade Band

 

1999 – 2000

Directors:  Michael A. Koch & Steven J. Miller

6th Grade Band – 53 members

7th Grade Band – 39 members

8th Grade Band – 61 members

Old West Weekend Parade – 8th Grade Band – Superior Rating

Veteran’s Day Parade – 8th Grade Band

N.S.B.A. Guest Band for Bandmasters Convention – 8th Grade Concert Band


2000 – 2001

Directors:  Michael A. Koch & Steven J. Miller

6th Grade Band – 65 members

7th Grade Band – 54 members

8th Grade Band – 39 members

Scottsbluff Centennial Parade – 7th & 8th Grade Summer Bands Combined

Old West Weekend Parade – 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (90 members) –     Superior Rating

 

2001 – 2002

Directors:  Michael A. Koch & Debra K. Koch

6th Grade Band – 73 members

7th Grade Band – 61 members

8th Grade Band – 41 members

Sidney Oktoberfest Parade – 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (103 members) – Superior Rating

Old West Weekend Parade – 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (103 members) – Superior Rating

NSBA 8th Grade All-State Band - Tara Simpson (1st chair Clarinet)

 

2002 – 2003

Directors:  Michael A. Koch & Francis J. Ibero

6th Grade Band – 81 members

7th Grade Band – 64 members

8th Grade Band – 56 members

Old West Weekend Parade – 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (122 members) – Superior Rating

Veteran’s Day Parade – 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (122 members)

N.M.E.A. Guest Band for All-State Convention – 8th Grade Concert Band 

NSBA 8th Grade All-State Band - John Cantril (Trumpet), Nick Brening (Percussion)

 

2003 – 2004

Directors:  Michael A. Koch & Francis J. Ibero

6th Grade Band – 56 members

7th Grade Band – 72 members

8th Grade Band – 60 members

Old West Weekend Parade – 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (130 members) – Superior Rating

Veteran’s Day Parade – 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (131 members)

NSBA 8th Grade All-State Band - Brooke Brown (2nd Chair Clarinet)

 

2004 - 2005

Directors: Michael A. Koch & Francis J. Ibero

6th Grade Band - 59 members

7th Grade Band - 49 members

8th Grade Band - 52 members

Old West Weekend Parade - 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (100 members) - Superior Rating

Veterans Day Parade - 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (100 members)

NSBA 8th Grade All-State Band - Zachary Durbin (Bass Clarinet), Breanna Elley (Clarinet), Justin Vogel (Trumpet)

Western Nebraska Middle Level Instrumental Music Contest:

Solos

6th Grade       17 - Superior           5 - Excellent 

7th Grade       19 - Superior           7 - Excellent 

 8th Grade      9 - Superior            1 - Excellent 

 Concert Bands

6th Grade Band - Superior Rating

7th Grade Band - Superior Rating

8th Grade Band - Superior Rating

Music In The Parks Festival - 8th Grade Concert Band - 1st Place Class A (Superior Rating)

 

2005 - 2006

Directors: Michael A. Koch & Francis J. Ibero

6th Grade Band - 58 members

7th Grade Band - 46 members

8th Grade Band - 46 members

Old West Weekend Parade - 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (92 members) - Superior Rating

Veterans Day Parade - 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (92 members)

N.M.E.A. "Demonstration Group" for All-State Convention - 8th Grade Concert Band

NSBA 8th Grade All-State Band - Faith Hovey (Clarinet), Shane Feuz (Trumpet)

Western Nebraska Middle Level Instrumental Music Contest:

Solos

6th Grade       30 - Superior           4 - Excellent 

7th Grade       22 - Superior           5 - Excellent 

8th Grade       17 - Superior           7 - Excellent 

7th & 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble - Superior Rating

Concert Bands

6th Grade Band - Superior Rating

7th Grade Band - Superior Rating

8th Grade Band - Superior Rating

Music In The Parks Festival - 8th Grade Concert Band - 3rd Place Class A

 

2006 - 2007

Directors:  Michael A. Koch & Francis J. Ibero

6th Grade Band - 57 members

7th Grade Band - 44 members

8th Grade Band - 39 members

Old West Weekend Parade - 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (83 members) - Superior Rating

NSBA 8th Grade All-State Band - Allie Brisco (Trombone), Sara Frederick (1st Chair Mallet Perc.), Devon Marr (1st Chair Tuba), Karin Shedd (Trombone)

Western Nebraska Middle Level Instrumental Music Contest:

Solos -

6th Grade       25 - Superior            2 - Excellent 

7th Grade       22 - Superior            2 - Excellent 

8th Grade       12 - Superior            4 - Excellent 

7th & 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble - Superior Rating

Concert Bands -

6th Grade Band - Superior Rating

7th Grade Band - Superior Rating

8th Grade Band - Superior Rating

Music In The Parks Festival - 8th Grade Concert Band - 1st Place Class A (Superior Rating), Overall best Junior High/Middle School Concert Band.

 

2007 - 2008

Directors:  Michael A. Koch & Francis J. Ibero

6th Grade Band - 43 members

7th Grade Band - 51 members

8th Grade Band - 45 members

Old West Weekend Parade - 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combined (95 members) - Superior Rating

NSBA 8th Grade All-State Band - Lindsey Schanaman (Flute), Giles Hovseth (Alto Sax), Brooke Newens (Trumpet - Alternate)

Western Nebraska Middle Level Instrumental Music Contest:

         Solos -

               6th Grade       14 - Superior     7 - Excellent 

               7th Grade       21 - Superior      6 - Excellent      1 - Good 

               8th Grade       11 - Superior     7 - Excellent     1 - Good 

7th & 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble - Superior Rating

7th & 8th Grade Brass Ensemble - Superior Rating

7th & 8th Grade Woodwind Ensemble - Superior Rating

Concert Bands -

6th Grade Band - Superior Rating

7th Grade Band - Superior Rating

8th Grade Band - Superior Rating

Music In The Parks Festival - 8th Grade Concert Band - 1st Place Class A (Superior Rating), Overall best Junior High/Middle School Concert Band.

 

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