Band

Just another (wildly busy) day in the life of Mr. G -- Music teacher (12/21/11)
Marceline school's video entry in the Glee Give-a-note competition this past fall was titled, "A Day in the Life of Mr. G -- Music Teacher." The spritely march music and speeded-up frame rate in the video may have exaggerated the frantic pace of Marceline Music Director Micah Gooden's typical day, but not by much...

Marshall Municipal Band 2011 Roster (08/10/11)
Editor's note: The time period with each name indicates how long the person has been a member of the band. Information provided by band Historian Jane Huff. Director: Kevin Lines (22 years) Woodwinds Flute: Mary Lou Porter (50 years) Kate Koffman (2 years)...

Marshall Municipal Band plays at the Waverly Civil War Festival (06/25/11)
The Marshall Municipal Band played Saturday evening in Waverly at the fifth annual Civil War Festival. Band member Ron Schuler ditched his French horn for the director's baton, so that he could fill in for Director Kevin Lines.

Marshall Municipal Band brings new music to an old tradition (06/03/11)
The Marshall Municipal Band celebrated the beginning of their 90th season Thursday evening outside the Saline County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. The band performed four new songs -- James Swearingen's "The Legend Of Danny Boy," Eduard Strauss' "Clear Track Polka," Warren Barker's "New York: 1927" and Karl L. King's march "Gallant Marines"--in addition to a handful of favorites for the large crowd camped out on the lawn...

String band participates in 'Journeys' exhibit at Murrell Library (03/31/11)
Murrell Library has hosted a number of guests during its Journey Stories exhibit, including River Ridge String Band, which performed Tuesday evening, March 29. Band members consistently interacted with the audience, discussing the Irish jigs they were playing, as well as the history of some of their instruments. ...

Marshall is music: MVC Concert Band gears up for concert tonight (02/23/11)
The Missouri Valley College Concert Band, directed by Garry Anders, rehearsed Tuesday, Feb. 22, for its performance scheduled next week. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at Bueker Middle School.

MHS band members perform in honor band (12/15/10)
On November 21st and 22nd, students from the MHS band attended the North Central Missouri Bandmaster's Association honor band in Chillicothe. On Sunday they auditioned for their chair placements and spent the evening and following day rehearsing several pieces under the baton of Dr. ...

Marshall is music: Marshall trumpeter makes dream of Marching Mizzou a reality (09/29/10)
For seniors, graduation often brings a feeling of melancholy. One chapter of their lives is ending, they must say goodbye to friends, family and a culture they've grown accustomed to. However, graduation is also a new start, a sense of freedom and independence. They recognize that they are at a place in time to look at their futures and what they want to accomplish...

MHS Marching Band brings new show to half-time (08/31/10)
Kate Koffman, director of bands for Marshall Public Schools, says nothing will change this year as far as pregame performances go, but halftime music will have a much different theme from last year's Aztec Fire. Marshall High School marching band rehearsed hits by the group Journey Tuesday morning, Aug. 31. Audiences should expect to hear pieces such as "Any Way You Want It," "Open Arms" and "Don't Stop Believin'" during halftime...

Band students perform during annual ice cream social (05/04/10)
Marshall band students perform at their annual ice cream social fundraiser Monday evening, May 3. The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade bands all played selections at the concert in the Marshall High School commons, as did the high school band and drumline. The bands are under the direction of Kate Koffman, assisted by Kevin Lines...

MHS marching band enlivens football half-time, local parades (10/13/09)
For many, autumn means the beginning of football or harvest season, but for about 70 students at Marshall High School, fall is about marching band. They practice in the chilly early morning hours -- setting drill on the field, working to march with toes pointed toward the sky and learning to play their instruments in all weather conditions...

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