MUSIC ALL-STARS

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

I just want to pass on some information and congratulations to Robbie Hensleigh and students Chloe Headswift and Jett Harris for being selected for the 2017 University of Montana High School All-Star Wind Ensemble which performs November 10th -12th , 2017 in Missoula, MT.

Chloe and Jett are sophomores at Colstrip High School. This event had nominations from over 90 different high schools in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and Canada. This year features guest composer/conductor David Gillingham (Maroon Wind Ensemble) and Dr. James Smart (Silver Wind Ensemble), French Horn Soloist Zach Cooper, and the faculty of the University Of Montana School Of Music. The students will also perform pre-game with the Grizzly Marching Band in front of a home crowd (vs. University of Northern Colorado).

Students will perform in one of two 75-piece ensembles in the 1,100 seat Dennison Theatre and work with Mr. Gillingham in rehearsals, have sectionals and master classes with UM faculty. These students will have the opportunity to hear the UM Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble.

Congratulations Chloe and Jett! Way to make DUST!

GO COLTS! GO FILLIES! 

MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

"Get out in front and stay there!"

Making Dust and Music!

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Congratulations to Karli Blanchard and Michael Clark! Way to make DUST!

Karli Blanchard and Michael Clark, both Seniors at Colstrip High School received news that they are selected as Alto I and Bass I singers in the 2017 Montana All-State Choir.  The 160 voices were selected from hundreds of audition tapes sent in to a committee last spring.  Students were selected for their vocal skills and tone qualities.   These students come from class AA, A, B, and C schools.

The 2017 All-State Music Festival will be hosted by Bozeman Public Schools during the Music Teachers Convention on October 19th-20th, in Bozeman, MT.

The All-State Choir Guest Conductor for 2017 is Dr. Christopher Aspaas of Texas Christian University.

The Gala Concert which will feature the All-State Choir, Band, and Orchestra will be performed at the MSU Fieldhouse in Bozeman on Friday, October 20^th beginning at 7:00pm  Tickets must be purchased in advance.

GO COLTS! GO FILLIES! 

MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

"Get out in front and stay there!"