WMEA Convention - 2025

Congratulations - Central Heights 8th Grade Band has been selected to perform as the featured middle school band for the Wisconsin Music Educator Association (WMEA) annual convention! This is a big honor AND a big responsibility. We want to give BIG THANKS  previous year’s Central Heights 8th Grade Bands who submitted recordings for approval. 

Date & Location: October 31st @ Monona Terrace Convention Center, Time TBD 

Program:

• March Avenal, Darryl Johnson II
• Clouds, Anne McGinty
• Hope Ahead, Brian Balmages
• Small Ensembles, Jodie Blackshaw
• Lessons from Mother Earth, Jodie Blackshaw
• Galactic Episode, Jay Coles
• Shout it Out - from the movie, ​Drumline

Dates to know:

• August 19 - 21: 8th Grade Band “Jumpstart” 1 - 3pm @ CH
  
• September TBD: Side by Side rehearsal with Sun Prairie East Wind Ensemble (during school)
  
• October 16: Central Heights 8th Grade Band Concert, 7pm​
  
• October 31: Convention Performance Day!