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April 11 , 12, 13, 2019 – Kohl Center – 7:00 pm

M o m e n t s o f H a p p i n e s s

Celebrating the 45th Annual UW Varsity Band Concert

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All of us, in our lifetime, will experience special moments of ex-citement, joy, satisfaction or contentment that can readily be described as “moment of happiness.” Such moments might be a long awaited victory over a long-time rival …or the winning of a championship. It might be receiving a special award for a job well done …or that moment might simply be watching a glorious sunset at the end of a satisfying day with friends. Moments like these should not go unnoticed or unappreciated. If you retain these memories you will most assuredly overcome any of the “unhappy moments” that we all experience. Over the past 50 years, I have been blessed with an amazing number of “mo-ments of happiness.” I have vivid memories of Rose Bowls …hockey championships …Final Fours …great half-time shows …thrilling performances. This past season alone …a 700-piece Alumni Band performed a “double-headed” run-on in Camp Randall …there was a dazzling fireworks display at Union South to commemorate the final game of the season …the “On Wisconsin Finale” was a “moment” I will never forget, nor is the ovation the Band received at the Pinstripe Bowl in historic Yankee Stadium.

Tonight it is our hope to provide everyone who is in the Kohl Center: the Band …the alumni …the stage crew …our friends, and each member of the audience (plus me!) with some “moments of happiness” that forever are part of your personal “treasures.” For the past five decades I have had the unbelievable pleasure of working with some of the most dedicated, determined, ambitious, intense young men and women in our state and my gratitude will remain forever. These people are truly the “Spirit of Wisconsin.” They made the “moments of happiness.” May that spirit never waiver! But …for tonight …

I’ll see you real soon and ON WISCONSIN!!!

— Enjoy the show!

“Moments of Happiness”

Show

and ON WISCONSIN!!!


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Kohl Center ClassicsFor over 20 years the Kohl Center has been regarded as one of the premier venues in the country for basketball …hockey …musical productions …fanatical fans …great fun …and the WISCONSIN BAND! At times the intensity can seem overwhelming and then “ramps up” when the Badger musicians perform such favorites as Lionel Richie’s All NightLong or the ever popular Rock and Roll #2 and maybe a tuba specialty could add to the excitement …(or not!).

Jersey BoysThe Broadway smash hit, JERSEY BOYS has, since its open-ing, been breaking attendance records all over the world and was recently reimagined in a film by Clint Eastwood. JERSEY BOYS is the story of Franki Valli and The Four Seasons …four blue-collar kids who became one of popular music’s greatest success stories. This group dominated the music scene for years and offered America’s greatest challenge to the “British Invasion.” The Wisconsin Band offers a few of the distinctive songs that propelled the Four Seasons to the top of the charts: December, 1963 (Oh What a Night!) …Sherry …Walk Like a Man …Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You …Stay …Let’s Hang On.

The Music Man In 1957 a charming story by Meredith Willson served as the basis for one of America’s best-loved musicals …THE MUSIC MAN. Willson, a former piccolo player for the legendary John Philip Sousa called upon his background in bands, in music history, and composition to construct a production that was a captivating setting of a culture before world wars, before television, and before rock and roll. Some of the timeless, fast-paced melodies include: 76 Trombones …Gary, Indiana …Lida Rose, and Marian the Librarian, and each is now a well-established piece of Americana.

Tonight’s Moments of Happiness

Camp Randall Sing-A-LongFor decades the only source of music in Camp Randall Stadium was the UW Band. However, after several ren-ovations, new technology and the installation of a “state-of-the-art” sound system, “canned,” pre-recorded music soon came into vogue and it didn’t take long for students and fans to start “joining-in” when a familiar melody was played on the PA system. The songs that were sung were catchy, fun, but often annoying …something was missing …the WISCONSIN BAND. We offer some live accompani-ments to a few of these timeless favorites to provide more “presence” and invite you to a Camp Randall Sing-A-Long. Included are: Twist and Shout, Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl, Build Me Up Buttercup, House of Pain’s Jump Around, and, of course, Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline.


Echoes from Camp RandallIf you have a strong awareness of history …if you revere tradition, legacies, and past glory …and if your allegiance to our great university is unyielding, then Camp Randall is a location dear to your heart. The arch ….the Union …the camp grounds all provide great memories of music …spirit …and days gone by. These are a few favorites: Fanfare for the Common Man …Caravan …and Swingtown.

Tonight’s Moments of Happiness

Jesus Christ SuperstarRecently a newly revised television production of the time-less musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR garnered even additional acclaim, and reminded audiences of the brilliant but controversial history of this monumental project by Brit-ish composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. SUPERSTAR is an accounting of the final days of Christ that has an earned the uncommon appellation of “rock opera.” Webber’s music runs the gamut from the hardest rock sounds of “Heaven on Their Minds” to the beautiful ballad, “I Don’t’ Know How to Love Him,” to the ragtime rhythms of “King Herrod’s Song” to the majestic, “I Only Want to Say (Gethsemene).” JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is inspirational theater …a musical milestone ...and a modern day masterpiece.

The Fifth QuarterThe Fifth Quarter may almost be as famous as the UW Band. If you are a Badger fan, you have your favorite tune …if you are a Badger alum, you want to hear You’ve Said It All …if you are just curious about what the fuss is about, you want to try The Chicken Dance. The fact is this unique aspect of almost all of our performances will appear in some form. However …you must participate …The Fifth Quarter is not a spectator sport. Join in!

Songs to Thee WisconsinSongs to Thee Wisconsin, ever let us sing

Praise to alma mater, ever let us bringQueen of all the West, college we love bestQueen of all the West, college we love best

“Keep the music playing” – Phyllis


Grant Manhart Grant Manhart joined the Northern State University faculty in 1998. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Wisconsin, a Master’s Degree in Trumpet and Jazz Stud-ies from the Cincinnati Conservatory, and a Doctorate of Music in Trumpet from Indiana University. His career includes tours with Broadway shows, Buddy Rich, Carol Channing, Rita Moreno, June Valli, Carmen Cavallero, performing as Roy Eldridge with the Gene Krupa Band, and a stint with the Latin Jazz group, Picante. He has arranged or composed over 200 different works for his jazz ensemble, “Dominant 7,” and the Wolfpack Pep Band. As an author, he is under contract to create an E-Book for Music Appreciation with Kendall Hunt Publishing.

David Jones For over three decades David Jones has entertained millions at Disney theme parks. A native of Wisconsin, he has performed with former Miles Davis sideman and Grammy award nominee Sam Rivers and the Rivbea Orchestra, Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Jordanaires, The Four Freshmen, Melissa Manchester, Meredith MacRae, Bobby Rydell, Fabian, Arthur Fiedler, and has appeared on countless Disney television productions. As a clinician with Disney Performing Arts, David has worked with over 50,000 students from across the nation. David can currently be seen playing trumpet with the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Philharmonic Band at Walt Disney World. DavidLeeJonesMusic.com

Guest Performers

Emily Whelan Emily Whelan has enjoyed an international career, performing and teaching throughout the US, Australia, and Asia for over 20 years. After earning a Music Performance degree from UW-Madison, she relocated to Australia and performed regularly the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Queensland, and Opera Australia, where she worked with their celebrated outreach programs—bringing live performances to over 80,000 students each year. After several years teaching and performing in Asia, she returned to the United States in 2014. Based in the Seattle area, she works as a vocal coach for adults and children alike.

Erik Leckrone Erik Leckrone is well-versed in many styles of percussion and has performed with a wide list of entertainers including Lou Rawls, Debbie Harry, Lisa Loeb, Perry Farrell, and Isaac Hayes. Addi-tional credits include soundtrack performances for “The Grudge” and “The Social Network” as well as the Grammy-nominated album “Singularity” by the Doors’ Robbie Krieger. He was a performer and educator in Southern California for 18 years and now resides and works in Nashville.

Michael Mitmoen Michael Mitmoen was a student of tuba professor Jerry “Doc” Young while attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he performed in Bass Ensembles, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and TubaFest. He performs regularly with the Extra Crispy Brass Band and Sliphorn, both from Milwaukee. An accomplished pianist and composer, his piece “Conquering Cardinals” was named the official school song of Middleton High School. He attended his first Varsity Band Con-cert when he was eight months old and is honored to perform for his grandfather’s 50th season.


Raychel Wilson Raychel Wilson is a Junior attending Osceola High School. She sings in the school chorus, was a member of the Wisconsin State Honors Choir, and received numerous solo and ensemble awards. Recently she has been working with various local artists, including singing on Samantha Grimes “Happy Birthday.” Raychel has been immersed in the Badger Band since birth and is excited about being asked to return to the Spring Concert, being able to send her grandfather out in style.

Guest Performers

Capitol Chordsmen Barbershop ChorusMembers of the Capitol Chordsmen Barbershop Chorus, Jeff Meyer, Kevin Ziegler, Dennis Haight, and Todd Friske have been singing together since 2011 performing at birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, retirement parties, senior centers, and everywhere, like “Lida Rose” in tonight’s MUSIC MAN medley, barbershop harmonies are enjoyed.

Four Seasons Theatre Four Seasons Theatre singers and dancers have been part of the UW Band Show since 2007. Featured in this evening’s JERSEY BOYS and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR are dancers Sara Bartlett, Frieda Carlsen, Katie Debs, Amy Ruth, Kiki Moritsugu, and Atzie Sobotik. Vocalist Wendy Jones Hill sings the role of Marian the Librarian in the MUSIC MAN medley.

Gymfinity Gymfinity believes that children in their program have an opportunity to learn physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially at every developmental step in gymnastics. “Teaching Kids to Reach New Heights” isn’t just something they say; it’s their reason for being. www.gymfinity.com

Sean Michael Dargan Sean Michael Dargan has been playing the highland bagpipes since he was just a tad smaller than the set of bagpipes he was playing. In over 40 years of piping, he has won hundreds of com-petitions... thousands of hearts and minds. He is also tall, stylish, and looks pretty good in a kilt.

Wendy Jones Hill Wendy Jones Hill has worked extensively in the Madison area as an actress, singer, drama teach-er, and director. Four Seasons Theatre credits include performing Kate/Lilli Vanessi in Kiss Me, Kate and Signora Naccarelli in The Light in the Piazza and directing A Grand Night for Singing and Man of La Mancha.


A Look Back Over 45 Years of Varsity Band History

1975 1977 1978 1982 1986 1988 1989 1994 1996 1998 2000

In 1986, the Band performs in Las Vegas and is proclaimed the “Best Show in Town”

In 1986, the UW Varsity Band celebrates 100 years of the University of Wisconsin Band with a concert in Camp Randall

Mike’s Granddaughter, Kami, makes a guest appearance in 1989

In 1989, the UW Band makes its first appearance at Lambeau Field

In 1996, the Band returns to Las Vegas for three performances at the Stardust Hotel

In 1998, the Band performs at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.In 1998, the UW Varsity Band Spring Concert moves to the Kohl Center

March 21, 1975 was the first UW Varsity Band Concert in Mills Hall

In 1977, the UW Varsity Band Concert moves to the UW Fieldhouse

In 1978, the 5th Quarter is born

In 1982, the Badger’s earn their first Bowl game victory in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, LA

In 1988, the UW Varsity Band Concert is expanded to two nights

In 1994, the UW Varsity Band celebrates a trip to the Rose Bowl and the concert expands to three nights


A Look Back Over 45 Years of Varsity Band History

1998 2000 2004 2008 2010 2011 2012 2014 2017 2018 2019

In 1996, the Band returns to Las Vegas for three performances at the Stardust Hotel

In 1998, the Band performs at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.In 1998, the UW Varsity Band Spring Concert moves to the Kohl Center

In 2004, the UW Varsity Band is the first organization to perform in Madison’s Overture Center

In 2008, the Band travels to Tampa for it’s fourth consecutive Bowl appearance in Florida

In 2010, the UW Varsity Band celebrated 100 years of “On Wisconsin”

In the 2012-2013 season, the Band celebrates a second Big Ten Champion-ship and a Rose Bowl “Three-peat”

In 2012, the Band performs with will.i.am while in CA for the Rose Bowl

In 2019, the UW Band performs the

45th anniversary concert in the Kohl Center for sold-out

audiences on all three nights

In 2018, the UW Band performs for the 1st time in Yankee Stadium where UW defeats Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl

In 2017, the UW Band performs at the Cotton Bowl for the 1st time and the UW Football team defeats the previously unbeaten Western Michigan

In 2014, the UW Varsity Band celebrates 40 years and a return to the Final Four!

In 2011, the UW Varsity Band celebrates 125 years of the University of Wisconsin Band

In 2010, the Band performs at their 1st Big 10 Championship Game

In 2000, the Band performs on the deck of Queen Mary while in CA for the Rose Bowl


DRUM MAJORCarl Zabat

ASSISTANT DRUM MAJORKennedy Allison

CLARINETLauren DeanAshley EversShannon Feng

Mariah FillaEmma HansonAshlea Kielar

Madison LeggettIsabelle Martinez

Emma MurrayPaige Taft

Jacob TangneyKristin Tuttle

Samantha Vosters

SAXOPHONEBenjamin AehlOlivia Arcuri

Logan BehrmannMolly Beier

Blaine BestulIsaac Brown

Luc ColloEmily Min FeirerNicole Fessler

Nicholas GudenAugust HermbergEdmund Howard

Tre JohnsonSam Murray

Anthony Palmer

Lucas StiemannBenjamin Stoffel-Murray

Joshua TopelSamantha Weinfurter

Evan WillisMelissa Ziegler

Ryan ZiehrCharles Kamenitsa-Hale

Alexander Pierce

TRUMPETEric Albrecht

Brendan AndersonCasey Anderson

Maxwell AndersonConnor Bach

Justin BannisterChristopher BastinTeressa Baumann

Abra BerkoffJustin Boncosky

Brianna Boston-KempleHayden BreeneZora Brindley

Lauren BurkhardtGabrielle BusalacchiMollie Christensen

Kali CiraMatthew Cornale

Mia CornaleRachael Courtney

Cole DarlingBennett Dirksmeyer

Laura DunnumKenneth Ellis

Brandon EversBrendan FardellaRachel Fedora

Tyler FruikAlexander Fusco

Mason GradyMadalyn Gray

Jonathan GullicksonAndie Hach

Lauren HackbarthStephen Halada

Noah HarveyJessica Jacobson

Cristine JiangBradley JonesConnor JonesKevin Jordan

Kathleen JurgellaHannah Kennedy

Arman KhanTheo Kobza

Grant KosharekJustin KoszarekSamuel KruegerJarod KuhfahlSamuel LarsonRobert Leone

Yi LiuAlexis LuedtkeMara MatovichKaileen Mayoh

Anna MerittXylona Brownfield

Daniel MironScott Moser

Jonah MudgeAnna MusarraKatlyn Nohr

Josephine O’DonnellDaniel Palec

Justin Pankowski

Jack PantaleoGriffin Parks

Joshua RauchPreston Retzlaff

Jack RichterWilliam RobertsSavanna RoederAaron RooneyJacob Rozum

Anna SamuelsohnCassidy SanchezJessica SavoieTaylor SchaeferNatalie Schmer

Nathaniel SchmidtQuintin Schneider

Gabrielle ShayGrace Shay

Zackary SimmonsKatherine Stenehjem

Dylan TautgesGrace TeofiloStefan Theiss

Zach TopelKendall VadenLangenberg

Tia VasenGriffin VizgirdaTrenton WeissZachary WetterJordyn Young

Lidarose YoungAza Zorro

MELLOPHONEJack BurlingameErika Dallmann

Sean DavisKyle Fossum

2019 Spring Varsity Band


Erin HoffmannBailey Holtz

Calob LimbergDerrick Parsons

Emily PieperMax Peter Rettler

Dale Silha

FLUGELHORNBraeden Buchanan

Ryan ChristensDustin EsserKiara Huemer

Eleanor JansenKennedy Kling

Nathan KlopoticAnthony Stoa

TROMBONEWilliam Awve

Maya BoguslawskiNathan Bosch

Brandon ChristiansonNicholas GarstkaJared HollowayJoseph KajuchMitchell King

Andrew KlinichDustin Lemke

Jordan LongsethElla Meinhardt

Abigale NicholsonKeegan NorthropJakob Paquette

Grant PetikThomas PowersSamuel Quella

Jack Saundercook

Sterling SauterKristen Schill

Joshua SchwarzPaul Smith

Sara WagersJoshua Widra

Kyle YurekCatherine AbitzMichael BellartJadon Briggs

William CampbellJacob Cohen

Samuel DantinneJordan DvorakAlyssa Felts

Nicholas FryeJacob Meyer

Nicole Montag Bridget OligJake Ramos

Ruby SalbegoSamuel SchultzZachary Shulfer

Allison SniffCharles SperleJoshua StorlieDanielle WetterBailey Whiting

Julia BoscoSteven CarpenterDonald CarpenterJulianne DessertAndrew DuretteAlyssa GarveyEmma HaniskoRachel HunjadiZachary KielarHeidi Knoche

2019 Spring Varsity BandKaylin Langer

Sarah MalmbergMichael NelsonConnor RundeSydney SherryMitchell Steckler

Rachel WidraIan WittnebelAndrew Zipp

EUPHONIUMAshley Angel

Ryan Berthiaume Mikah BristolJames DickasMichael East

Hannah FlemkeMegan Gundrum

Anna IwanskiJacey Lee

Christian LoyoFrederick Richards

Spencer StowellJoshua Villanueva

Jacob Vollstedt

SOUSAPHONEClaire BischelAlanna Burkart

Dean BusalacchiCollin Cragoe

Thomas DeMonteJoshua Druckrey

Peter GauraHayden GrootMatthias Hahn

Michael Horner-IblerGarrett Jarmolowicz

Montana LeggettMatthew Maciejewski

Matthew McguireAdam MeyerTravis Miller

Robert RavanelliTyler Welder

PERCUSSIONJessica AbingLindsey BuddeCameron ColeJacob ConradEthan Cornell

Raymond FirebaughJames FormanChristian Gehri

Jason HakamakiCaleb HeertsJoseph Heiser

Erik HovilaErik Iverson

Daniel KlugmanBenjamin Kroll

Ally MagninAllison Olson

Maryellen PawleyAlexis PayetteDavid Philip

Molly SadeckiJordan Sischo

Abe Stoffel-MurrayMichael Strawser

Samuel WareTrent Williams


Behind the ScenesFor the first few versions of the UW Varsity Band Concert, “production values” were modest. (Perhaps even “non- existent!”) There was no video, no backdrops, only 20 or 30 lights (borrowed from local high schools), a modest PA system, and a few “homemade” pyrotechnic effects. Slowly improvements were brought to the production, in a large part due to several exceptional people who returned to the show year after year to serve as the production team. These “friends of the band” were creative coordinators, technical coordinators, lighting designers, sound designers, stage managers, pyrotechnic experts, administrative assis-tants, and ticket managers. The names of those and many more who serve as the 2019 production team are listed at the end of this program; however, the band would partic-ularly like to thank Brian Anderson, Ken Ferencek, John Gerbig, Bob Monschein, Rod MacDonald, Eric Redding, Curt Sorensen, and Sarah Marty for their unceasing interest, patience, and advice.

Each of those team members is highly professional, very dedicated, and extremely creative. All have brought their experience in theater productions throughout the United States to our concert. This note of appreciation hardly seems enough for their contributions to this production; nonetheless …to each and every one of these loyal friends we again say …THANKS!

Band Merchandise

PREORDER the 2019 Concert CD Online!

MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS, THE VARSITY BAND IN CONCERT, 2019

Highlights of the Varsity Band’s Annual Concert as performed in the Kohl Center on April 11–13, 2019.

Mike Leckrone, Conductor. Price: $17.00

CDs will be available approximately December 2019.

For more band merchandise – clothing, hats, game day essentials,

collectibles, and accessories –visit badgerband.com/the-band-store/


» Carol Adams, vocalist » Tom Baker, trumpet soloist – lead trumpet with Stan

Kenton » Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, colorful and dynamic

Mexican dance ensemble » BC 3, a cappella vocal trio » Sergei Belkin, Russian accordion champion » Greg Brumfield, actor and vocalist » Claude Cailliet, jazz trombonist » Javier Calderón, internationally renowned guitar virtuoso » Leslie Cao, musical theatre vocalist » Amber Dawn Carter, country fiddler and popular

Nashville artist » Cats Pajamas, a cappella vocal group » Richard Davis, jazz bassist, internationally respected

performer, and recording artist » “Day Spring,” gospel singers » Doc DeHaven, jazz trumpet soloist and his band » Dominant 7, jazz trumpet ensemble from Northern State

University in Aberdeen, South Dakota » Ariana Douglas, operatic soprano » Alli Foss, musical theatre vocalist » Four Seasons Theatre musical theatre vocalists » Linda Franklin, blues vocalist » Frank Furillo, vocalist – lead singer with the “Rousers” » Gymfinity athletes and coaches » Alphonso Horne, two-time Grammy nominated trumpeter » Jaemie La’Vie Harley, gospel

singer, actress, vocal soloist » Marci Heim, vocalist » Mark Hetzler, trombone virtuoso » Steve Houghton, percussionist –

international artist and clinician » Chaz Ingraham, theatre and rock vocalist » David Jones, trumpet soloist – Disney artist » Galen Karriker, keyboard percussionist » Erik Leckrone, percussionist and hand drummer » Chris Le Dain, jazz trombonist » “Westside Andy” Linderman, Madison’s favorite blues

harmonica soloist » Jon Linker, trumpet soloist – United States Air Force Band » The Madhatters, a capella men’s singing group » Madison Youth Choir, one of America’s premier

children’s choirs » Grant Manhart, trumpet soloist – Buddy Rich Band » Chase Manhart, percussionist » Logan Manhart, trumpet soloist » Vartan Manoogian, violin virtuoso » Stan Mark, trumpet soloist – United States Navy Band,

lead trumpet with Maynard Ferguson » John Masino, guitarist – Madison’s

“Rock Performer of the Year” » Nat McIntosh, tuba/euphonium soloist,

member of Dallas Brass, founder of Youngblood Brass Band

The Wisconsin Band has presented an impressive array of soloists over the past 45 years. Some are popular Madison performers… others have established a national reputation and some are renowned international artists. They are exceptionally talented and all are great friends of the band.

» Jeff Moore, jazz percussionist » Karlos Moser, former director of University Opera,

pianist, and entertainer » Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir » Abby Nichols, actress and musical theatre vocalist » Jace Nichols, actor and musical theatre vocalist » Tamara Norden Brognano, popular Madison actress and vocalist

» Ginny O’Brien, jazz vocalist » Oregon High School Marching Athletics and Arts Program

» Jonathan Overby, vocalist » Mark Pender, trumpet soloist featured with Max Weinberg 7 (Conan O’Brien Show) Band and Bruce Springsteen

» Jordan Peterson, musical theatre vocalist » Jamie Pitt, musical theatre vocalist » Amanda Poulson, actress and vocalist » Kit Reuter-Foss, mezzo soprano – international

operatic artist » Bill Richardson, trombone soloist » Rich Richelieu, the “Banjo King” » Joel Roberts, actor and vocalist » Randy Sabien, internationally renown jazz violinist

» Ed Shaughnessy, legendary jazz drummer formally with the “Tonight Show” Band

» Jon Schipper, trumpet soloist » Anna Slate, soprano and musical theatre vocalist » Atzie Sobotik, vocalist » Kaleigh Sullivan, actress and musical theatre vocalist » Leotha Stanley and the “Be a Friend” chorus » Elliot Stalter, violin soloist » Kevin Stemke, NFL punter, folk singer » Bob Stright, jazz vibraphonist » Tangled Up in Blue, a cappella women’s singing group » Liam Teague, world champion steel pan virtuoso » The Three “Js,” (Jonathan Overby, Jan Wheaton, Jackie Lee) vocal group

» Les Thimmig, saxophone virtuoso » The Torpedos, Madison’s favorite rock ’n’ roll band » University Opera » Mike Vax, trumpet soloist, Getzen artist, former lead

trumpet with Stan Kenton » Verona Wildcats Dance Team » Very Special Arts Wisconsin, (Signing Six) » Robert Vizcaino, internationally respected Latin percussion artist

» Jon Vriesacker, jazz violinist » Chris Wagoner, country “fiddler” » Linda Wankerl, country vocalist » Emily Whelan, actress and vocalist » Raychel Wilson, vocalist » Tom Wopat, vocalist – Broadway and television star

Our Honor Roll of Special Guests


Video Pre-ProductionRed Arrow Production

Local Video Crew HeadKirk Stantis

Production FlyingFlying By Foy

Head RiggerChris Gauthier

Flying TechniciansChris GauthierGreg SilverJustina Vickerman

Local Carpentry Crew Head

Brian Hatfield

Voice to MikeDarlayne Coughlin

Assistants to MikePatrick CoughlinAndrew Klunick

Stage Management TeamMartha AndersonMarja BargerNick BarsuliJo ChalhoubRenee NatzkeEmily OttingerJui RyuJamie SercombeDuane SteinhauerMichael StoneTodd ThompsonAileen WallSteve Winistorfer

Teaching AssistantsO’Shae BestMicah DetweilerCole HairstonThomas HuffmasterJalen MorganNicole VaughnRoss Wolf

Director of BandsMichael Leckrone

Assistant Director of Bands

Dr. Darin Olson

Production ManagerSarah Marty

Technical CoordinatorRod MacDonald

Lighting DesignerKenneth Ferencek

Sound DesignersBrian AndersonCurt Sorensen

Creative CoordinatorRobert C. Monschein

Video DesignerEric Redding

Stage ManagerMelanie Kulas

Costume DesignerLois Levenhagen

Local Stage Crew Steward

David Gersbach

Production Lighting Equipment

Upstaging Lighting

Tonight’sLighting Programmer

Steve WojdaMike Zielinski

Video Screen Programmer

Richard ‘Nook’ Schoenfeld

Lighting TechniciansChristian AlvaradoSean HarveyKathryn Jensma Kris KillianTroy Smith

Local Lighting Crew Head

Dustin Strobush

Production Sound Equipment

Eighth Day Sound

Sound TechniciansC.W. AlkireJames CorbinRod Price

Local Audio Crew HeadTony Bublitz

Production PyrotechnicsSpielbauer Fireworks Co., Inc.

Pyro TechniciansPatrick SpielbauerDion DiehlJason O’ LearyKathy PloeckelmannJay PloeckelmannJohn Wolford

Production Video Equipment

Studio Gear

Wisconsin Public Television

John Gerbig, Producer

WPT Score Reader Janice Stone

UW Band Student StaffCatherine AbitzAshley BakenMatthew CornaleRachel DayJosh DruckeryLaura DunnumNick FryeAndie HachKiara HuemerRachel HunjadiKaty JurgellaHeidi KnocheKaileen MayohAnna MerrittBridget OligJack PantaleoSterling SauterJordan SischoJustine SporeSpencer StowellTia VasenDaniel KlugmanIsabelle MartinezCJ Zabat

Assistant to the Director of Bands

Joshua Vaughn

Band LiaisonDonna Freitag

Band Gig ManagerJoseph Heiser

Business ManagerGary Barnes


“Moments of Happiness”

Marketing ManagerJay Rath

Band PhotographerGary Smith

Instrument TechnicianDan Brice

Medical TrainersKevin BieseBrianna PiepenbrokTyler Roehl

Band VideographersBrian UtterDenise Utter

Graphic ArtistKatie Lennon

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

David Jones

Grant Manhart

Emily Whelan

The Leckrone Family Ensemble

Erik LeckroneMichael Mitmoen Raychel Wilson with Patrick Kenney &Todd Thompson

Capitol ChordsmenFour Seasons TheatreSean Michael Dargan

“Starts & Stripes” Piccolo Players

Darlayne CoughlinJenny HeckDana KvitekAnna MerittAnna NordhausNicole Vaughn

Mount Horeb High School Band

Will Janssen, Director

GymfinityJason “J” Orkowski, Coach

Madison Fire DepartmentJoe Ellingson

UW Band AnnouncerJohn Biester

Bucky Badger

UW Spirit SquadJosette Scheer

Madison StagehandsIATSE Local 251

UW Band Alumni Association, Inc.

Park Printing SolutionsJean Bass and staff

DP Payroll Processing

Bucket List Video SeriesStephanie MillerEric SchwierskePowers Spees

Engineering ConsultantsEchelon Structures, LLCTom Boehnen Jr.

Fred Teitgen

The Badger HeraldChannel3000.comFresh Madison MarketiHeart MediaPorta BellaThe University Book StoreWard-Brodt MusicThe Wisconsin State JournalWISC-TV3WSUM-FMUW Ad ClubWisconsin Public TelevisionWisconsin Public RadioUW CommunicationsUniversity of Wisconsin, Kohl Center Staff

Caitlyn Emrick, Associate Marketing DirectorErin LambertLarry MeillerKevin PhelpsTracy SchultDamien SmithRachel TatgeMark Weigel

UW Risk ManagementJeff KarcherMargaret HoffmanDebbie BeichSue Grafand their Student Staff

Athletic DepartmentBarry AlvarezBruce Van de VeldeJustin DohertyBarry FoxJason KingKevin KluenderTodd NelsonMarija PientkaJeff SchmidtLindsay Lubeckand the entire Athletic Department Staff

University of Wisconsin, Kohl Center Staff

Athletic Ticket Office Staff

Brian MooreChris SchappelSarah BablerSam KoplingAndrew ZywickiMarques TylerTravis MartenAmy ChenaultSara GrabowskiPatrick DunnKelley EckhoffRyan Geissbuhler

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