Five
students returned from State Solo & Ensemble, each with a Solo
Gold Medal. To qualify, each student first earned a District Gold
rating at Wayne High School in January. Students in photo are: Nicole
Yingst, Sam Spencer, Olivia Western (front) Mandy Peters and Rachel
Hazelet.
All-State
Band
This past weekend Mandy Peters participated in the Indiana Bandmasters
Association All-State Band. She had a full weekend of rehearsals
which led up to a Sunday concert on March 15.
Winter Percussion & Five Soloists Earn State GOLD
On a snowy February day, CCHS band students boarded a bus for Indianapolis.
Each student earned the right to perform at ISSMA State Solo &
Ensemble by earning a district level gold rating two weeks earlier
at Wayne High School. Winter Percussion (pictured here) was one of
the entries earning a State Gold. Five soloists included Sam Spencer,
Rachel Hazelet, Mandy Peters, Nicole Yingst, Olivia Western.
Career Shadowing in Music
Band
students are encouraged to consider career shadowing in music. There
are so many avenues to pursue in the music industry. Obviously music
education and music performance but also music business, music pedagogy,
music composition, commercial music, music sales, music engineering,
recording arts, music therapy, music history and even music law.
Rachel Hazelet used her career shadowing day to walk in the shoes
of Eric Schweikert. Eric is a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
and music professor at IPFW.
Twenty-Four Students Qualify For ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble
Columbia City High School will have a good representation in Indianapolis.
Congratulations to the following students and ensembles. These students
will perform at ISSMA State at North Central High School on Saturday,
February 21, 2009.
Sam Spencer - Sax Solo
Rachel Hazelet - Xylophone Solo
Olivia Western - Clarinet Solo
Mandy Peters - Clarinet Solo
Nicole Yingst - Clarinet Solo
Clarinet Trio - Mandy Peters, Nicole Yingst, Olivia
Western
Winter Percussion - Natalie Angel, Jason Coverstone,
Tommy Cox, Michael Estep, Rachel Hazelet, Cody Horvath, Neil Johnson,
Chelsie Johnson, Krista Line, Eric Marty, Michaela McIntosh, Mandy
Peters, Jenny Reeve, Tyler Sheets, Allison Wood
Columbia City Takes 2nd at MSNA Finals
After
an exhausting day that started at 4:30a, the Eagles broke the 6th
place curse and bring home 2nd from MSBA Finals. The Marching Eagles
also topped their all-time high score with a 79.9. The weekend was
a fitting finish to a fantastic season.
Again!
For
the first time since 1998, the Marching Eagles have earned a Gold
rating at ISSMA Regional. Not only was there a Gold, but the Eagles
qualified in the top 10 northern Indiana bands that will continue
on to ISSMA Semi-State at Warren Central High School on October
25. The Eagles take the field at 4:02p.
Gold Baby!!! Band Earns Regional Bid
For
only the second time since 1999, the Marching Eagles have earned
a Gold rating at District to qualify them to continue to ISSMA Regional.
ISSMA Regional will be October 18 at Chesterton HS. The Eagles perform
at 6:48p.
Eagles Take First at Hamilton Southeastern
After
a 3 hour rain delay, the Eagles had their chance to perform. The
Eagles took first place clearing the pack by 8 points.
And They're Off
The 2008 CCHS Band show is titled The Hunt. The music is a little
mysterious and sneaky. The music book and drill were composed by
Alex Yoder. Download an mp3 to memorize with. [mp3]
ISSMA
State Solo & Ensemble
Three CCHS students performed at State Solo & Ensemble on Feb.
23. Alan Murphy, Mandy Peters and Derek Line. Each student played
a solo at North Central HS. Combined CCHS brings home two gold ratings
and 1 silver. (Feb. 23)
Winter Guard Holds Strong
Feb. 23 was yet another strong performance for Winter Guard. In
competition at Anderson, the guard took second place honors out
of 7 in class AA. I am so proud of this group for doing so well
in a new class! (Feb. 23)
Winter Percussion is Back
Feb. 23 also marked the return of Winter Percussion after many
years of absence. The ensemble performed at Greenfield Central.
Out of 5 schools, CC brings home 4th. This is a good start to a
new venue of music performance at CCHS. (Feb. 23)
Music Students Tour University of St. Francis & Sweetwater
Twenty Columbia City music students had the opportunity to participate
in a Music Technology workshop at the University of St. Francis.
Following the workshop, lunch was provided at Sweetwater Sound.
Students were next given a demonstration
of Sweetwater's in house, state of the art auditorium. The day rounded
out with a tour of the facility and a short presentation about how
to plan for a career in music technology.
(Feb. 22)
Winter Guard Performs at Lafayette Jefferson
The
Winter Guard had another outstanding performance at Lafayette Jefferson.
In a huge class of 14 AA guards, CC wound up in a very respectable
3rd place. Next Saturday they will compete at Anderson HS. (Feb.
16)
Winter Guard Performs at Eastern
CC Winter Guard places 3rd at Eastern HS Winter Guard Invitational.
(Feb. 9)
CC Pep Band at Grace College
Columbia City Pep Band joined forces with the Grace Lancer Band
as the Lancers squared off with Indiana Wesleyan. Columbia
City had ties to both sides of the court: Columbia City 2004 graduates
Marcus
Moore and Scott
Moore playing for Grace and Zach
Coverstone playing for Indiana Wesleyan. Each band plans to
trade shared performances in 2009. View photos [here].
(Feb. 6)
Winter Guard at East Central
Winter Guard takes 2nd at their first invitational in class AA.
Super job girls! (Feb. 2)
ISSMA Solo & Ensemble District
Congratulations to all who participated in Solo & Ensemble.
(Jan. 26)
GOLD Derek Line (*ISSMA State Finalist)
Mandy Peters (*ISSMA State Finalist)
Alan Murphy (*ISSMA State Finalist)
Tommy Cox
Flute Quartet - Diedre Van Straten, Lynn Emrick, Chelsie Johnson,
Brittany McCleary
Clarinet Quartet – Leander Kauffman, Mandy Peters, Olivia
Western, Alexis Nelson
SILVER Megan Wyatt
Rachel Hazelet
Chelsie Johnson
Jenny Reeve
Sax Quartet – Leander Kauffman, Sam Rose, Eric Marty, Ashley
Cornwell
Winter Guard opens season at Bishop Dwenger
In their first contest of the season the Winter Gaurd left the
floor as Class AAA Champions. To top off the day, the Guard was
bumped to Class AA. (Jan. 26)
NHC Honor Band
Congratualtions to those who were selected for the 2008 Northeast
Hoosier Conference Honor Band hosted by East Noble.
Diedre VanStraten*
Leander Kauffman, Mandy Peters, Olivia Western
Sam Rose, Megan Wyatt* Derek Line*, Zac Grable
Dan Turnbow, Jordan Schinbeckler, Ryan LaRue
Jenny Reeve, Tommy Cox, Rachel Hazelet
Bold* = 1st chair
Marching
Eagles In Finals
November 3 marked the final contest for the Eagles in 2007. Twenty-nine
band participated in Championships prelims. The top 10 bands qualified
for Championship finals. CC qualified for finals in 6th place of
29. In the finals round, Columbia City defended their 6th position
by earning their highest score of the season: 76.5.
CC
Charges into ISSMA Regional
The Eagles headed to Lafayette Jefferson HS to compete in ISSMA
Regional competition among 15 bands. The Eagles presented their
best show and earned their highest score of the season. With heads
held high, the Marching Eagles look forward to their final invitational
of 2007 in Madison, IN on October 27. The season will culminate
in Beavercreek, OH on November 3 for MSBA Championship Finals.
Marching
Eagles Take First at Martinsville
The Eagles traveled south of Indy to to compete at Martinsville
on October 6. The band earned first among competitors: Orleans (92,98,99
State Qualifier), Perry Meridian, Owen Valley (91,93,94,96,97,99
State Qualifier) & Princeton Community. The band also earned
Best Music, Best Visual and Best GE captions.
Sweet
15
Next Saturday the Marching Eagles will travel to Layafette Jefferson
to perform in ISSMA Regional competition. This is the first time
the Marching Eagles have qualified for ISSMA Regional since 1999.
The top 5 of these 15 bands will proceed to the RCA Dome for State
Finals 10/20/07.
CC EARNS GOLD
The Columbia City Marching Eagles earned their first ISSMA Regional
qualification since 1999. Watch the video here
.
The band will next compete at Martinsville, IN on October 6 and
then at Lafayette, IN on October 13. The season will culminate at
MSBA Championships in Beavercreek, OH on November 3.
Five
students returned from State Solo & Ensemble, each with a Solo
Gold Medal. To qualify, each student first earned a District Gold
rating at Wayne High School in January. Students in photo are: Nicole
Yingst, Sam Spencer, Olivia Western (front) Mandy Peters and Rachel
Hazelet. 
All-State
Band
Band
students are encouraged to consider career shadowing in music. There
are so many avenues to pursue in the music industry. Obviously music
education and music performance but also music business, music pedagogy,
music composition, commercial music, music sales, music engineering,
recording arts, music therapy, music history and even music law.
Rachel Hazelet used her career shadowing day to walk in the shoes
of Eric Schweikert. Eric is a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic
and music professor at IPFW.
After
an exhausting day that started at 4:30a, the Eagles broke the 6th
place curse and bring home 2nd from MSBA Finals. The Marching Eagles
also topped their all-time high score with a 79.9. The weekend was
a fitting finish to a fantastic season.
Again!
For
the first time since 1998, the Marching Eagles have earned a Gold
rating at ISSMA Regional. Not only was there a Gold, but the Eagles
qualified in the top 10 northern Indiana bands that will continue
on to ISSMA Semi-State at Warren Central High School on October
25. The Eagles take the field at 4:02p.
For
only the second time since 1999, the Marching Eagles have earned
a Gold rating at District to qualify them to continue to ISSMA Regional.
ISSMA Regional will be October 18 at Chesterton HS. The Eagles perform
at 6:48p. 
After
a 3 hour rain delay, the Eagles had their chance to perform. The
Eagles took first place clearing the pack by 8 points.
ISSMA
State Solo & Ensemble
demonstration
of Sweetwater's in house, state of the art auditorium. The day rounded
out with a tour of the facility and a short presentation about how
to plan for a career in music technology. 
The
Winter Guard had another outstanding performance at Lafayette Jefferson.
In a huge class of 14 AA guards, CC wound up in a very respectable
3rd place. Next Saturday they will compete at Anderson HS. (Feb.
16) 
Columbia
City had ties to both sides of the court: Columbia City 2004 graduates
Marching
Eagles In Finals
CC
Charges into ISSMA Regional
Marching
Eagles Take First at Martinsville
Sweet
15
