posted Feb 28, 2010 6:40 PM by Brenda Marshall
Here is a link to a seven page .pdf file (this should open if you have the Adobe Reader installed on your PC) on the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) site for Mr. Neiman's 2010 Distinguished Service Award, it includes photos and text.
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posted Feb 28, 2010 6:33 PM by Brenda Marshall
Holly will give her senior recital!
Highland High School graduate and member of Medina Community Band, Holly Botzum, emailed me to inform me (and you) of her senior recital.
My recital is March 12, 7.30p at Ohio University Glidden Hall. I will be playing:
Handel - Sonata
Schumann - Adagio and Allegro
Halsey Stevens - Sonatina
Wilhelm - Concertino
Davis - Let there Be Funk
It should be a fun recital!
Best,
Holly |
posted Feb 16, 2010 6:09 AM by Brenda Marshall
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posted Feb 16, 2010 5:53 AM by Brenda Marshall
Chris Ruhrkraut receives award!  Last week Wednesday and Thursday Chris Ruhrkraut, the equipment manager, competed in the Ohio Special Olympics. He received a Gold Medal for the Slalom and the Large Slalom and a Bronze Medal for the Unified Ski competition. Chris wishes to thank all of the band for their support throughout the year with his selling candy bars and the Special Olympics night at Applebee's a few months ago. Hail To the conquering Hero!
(From the Feb. 11th Band Member Newsletter) |
posted Feb 10, 2010 10:58 AM by Brenda Marshall
Good
afternoon all –
I have been
in contact with all section leaders throughout the morning hours to determine
potential attendance and road conditions in their sections and area. At this
point, my major concern is the continued snowfall and increasingly bad condition
of area roads. Frankly, your safety and peace of mind is more important than a
rehearsal. It is with those thoughts in mind that I’ve cancelled this evening’s
rehearsal. We’ll just work that much harder next week!
Section
leaders are to call members of their sections. I’m particularly concerned that
we reach the new members who might not be on our list.
Please get
the word out to remind your fellow members we are cancelled. Two phone calls to
someone is more important than someone driving to the site only to find that we
have cancelled.
Thanks for
your understanding and cooperating in this matter. See you next week, weather
permitting.
Marcus |
posted Jan 28, 2010 7:39 AM by Brenda Marshall
Here is a link to article in the Medina Sun,
Congratulations to our conductor. |
posted Jan 6, 2010 6:01 PM by Brenda Marshall
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5:45PM 01/06/10 Good evening
all –
The weather
has turned suddenly very bad – roads are iced covered and unsafe. I am
cancelling rehearsal this evening. Let’s hope for better luck next
week.
Marcus |
posted Dec 1, 2009 3:37 PM by Brenda Marshall
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Media Release
Concert Date: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Concert Site: Medina High School Middle Stage
Medina: The Medina Community Band, under the baton of Marcus L. Neiman, will present their annual Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 16th, at 7:30p, in the Medina High School Middle Stage Auditorium, 777 East Union Street, Medina. Admission is complimentary to this concert.
Featured vocal soloist will be Medina resident Emily Stauch, singing Mozart’s Allelujah from his motet Exsultate. Soprano Emily Stauch has been described as having a voice which is versatile “...huge energy and smooth high notes...” and expressive “...reflecting light in the music of Mozart...” and “...accomplishing coloration with such aplomb that it appeared to be effortless”. In recital performances she has “...shown the intimacy and conversational quality of art song...” and her operatic interpretations have revealed “...the rich and full beauty of the voice”. Ms. Stauch has performed and studied in the U.S. and in Europe, and has been a featured soloist with Virginia Opera, Virginia Opera Education Program, Virginia Symphony, Virginia Symphony Chorus, TodiMusicFest, Norfolk Chamber Consort, Schola Cantorum, Touring Concert Opera Company of NY, and Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared with the Virginia Chorale and with Virginia Musical Theatre.
A native of Washington, D.C., Ms. Stauch graduated cum laude from The Catholic University of America. Her formal music training began at age nine with the study of the piano and her choral experience began at age sixteen when she was an exchange student in Stockholm, Sweden. She continued her choral education under the direction of Dr. Michael Cordovana while attending Catholic University. Ms. Stauch has since studied with Harold Evans, Howard Bender, As a singing voice specialist, she has worked with patients recovering from vocal fold injuries, surgery, and problems related to vocal misuse. Ms. Stauch currently maintains a private studio in Medina, Ohio. She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Medina Community Band hour concert will feature the Mayhew Lake arrangement of Peter Tchaikovsky’s complete suite The Nutcracker; Troika from Serge Prokofiev’s suite Lieutenant Kije arranged by James Curnow; the Robert W. Smith arrangement of Ralph Vaughan Williams Wassail from his Winter Suite; Steve Reisteter’s Eighth Candle; Sean O’Loughlin’s A Jubilant Holiday and Leroy Anderson’s seasonal favorite Sleigh Ride.
Medina Community Band is under the baton of Marcus Neiman, who has served as their conductor since the summer of 1973. For further information on the concert, contact Neiman at 330.725.8198 or via email at MarcusNeiman@medinacommunityband.org.
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posted Oct 17, 2009 4:59 PM by Brenda Marshall
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Veterans Day Concert Information
When – Monday, November 9th, 2009. Where – St. Francis Xavier Church, 600 East Washington Street, Medina (44256) 330.725.4968. The church is located at the corner of Rt. 18 and Spring Grove, directly south of the Spring Grove cemetery.
Program: Presentation of the colors & pledge of allegiance Welcome and Invocation (The Rev. Tony Sejba) Speaker – Patrick J. Beraducci Musical Selection: The Star Spangled Banner (Key/Sousa) Musical Selection: Hymn to the Fallen (Williams/Lavender) Speaker – The Rev. Sharon Knowles Kiesel Musical Selection: Americans We (March) (Fillmore) Speaker – Robert Meyers-Bradley Musical Selection: Men of Valor (March) (Klohr) Speaker – Tony Stergar Musical Selection: God of Our Fathers (Smith) Speaker – Steward Jones Musical Selection: Armed Forces Salute (arr. Lowden) Speaker – Hon. Rep. William Batchelder Musical Selection: The Stars and Stripes Forever (March) (Sousa) Speaker – Edward Zachery Musical Selection: God Bless America (Berlin/Leidzen) Benediction: The Rev. Dr. Teresa Dulyea Parker Retiring of the colors
MEDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE DATE: 10-19-2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEALING OUR HEROES COMMUNITY CONCERT TO HONOR MILITARY & SAFETY FORCES MEDINA – A grateful community is planning to come together at a local church to honor its heroes, both military and safety forces, with a free concert on Veterans Day. Organizers are inviting the public to come out and show their support for the men and women that help make our country free and our community safe. On Monday, November 9, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM our Veterans Day Concert entitled, “HEALING OUR HEROES” will be held at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 East Washington Street, Medina, OH. The free concert will be performed by the Medina Community Band under the direction of Marcus Neiman. The concert is open to the public and free of charge. “Our heroes are ordinary men and women that perform extraordinary acts in the service of our country and our community,” said Reverend Dr. Teresa Dulyea – Parker, First Christian Church. “We invite people of all faiths to come and help us pay tribute to “our heroes” and the sacrifices they have made. In our small way, we hope to help the healing begin.” The concert program will feature patriotic music and short tributes by speakers representing various religions, the military, veteran’s groups, and the organizing committee. Organizers will have boxes available for those interested in making a donation to collect nonperishable canned goods or monetary donations to benefit the Saint Vincent DePaul Society. Additional parking is available at 600 East SmithRoad and 620 East Smith Road. For additional details you may contact any of the event organizers listed below: Reverend Dr. Teresa Dulyea – Parker, First Christian Church Dennis Hanwell – Retired Medina Chief of Police Reverend Father Anthony Sejba – St. Francis Xavier Church Reverend Sharon Knowles Kiesel – Medina County Women of the Military Marcus Neiman – Conductor of Medina Community Band Ed Zackery – Medina County Veterans Services Chief Patrick Berarducci – Chief of Police - City of Medina SOURCE: MEDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND EVENT ORGANIZERS CONTACT: Patrick J. Berarducci Chief of Police Medina Police Department |
posted Sep 6, 2009 2:47 PM by Brenda Marshall
I have found these links to the music we are rehearsing. If your computer doesn't like YouTube you can take advantage of the public library computers. They have headphones available at the Highland public library beside the high school and a fast internet connection.
William Tell Overture info - old sound file
Toccatta Marziale - Eastman Wind Orchestra
Toccata Marziale - Duquesne University Symphony Band
Pineapple Poll mvts 1&2, 3&4 - Stetson University Symphonic Band
The Cowboys - John Williams and the Boston Pops
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