October

👉Published 10/9/26

to the Arapahoe-Holbrook Warrior Bands Newsletter! The intent of this is to provide a bite size look into the school year. This page will be updated and adjusted throughout the month so check back in anytime you like to find useful information and documents. We look forward to seeing you soon and don't forget to be a

WaRRIor!

Respect | Responsibility | Integrity

• 02 -- Texas Roadhouse Rolls order forms due.
• 03 -- Harvest of Harmony -- Call time 5:45 am
• 09 -- FBall vs Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons -- Call time 6:20 pm
• 10 -- 8th All-State Band Auditions Due
• 16 -- FBall vs Franklin Flyers -- Call time 6:20 pm
• 17 -- Minden Bandfest Parade MS/HS -- TBA
• 30 -- Halloween Parade -- Call time 3:30 pm

JUNIOR HIGH

• Band - Even days
• Choir - Odd Days

5TH GRADE BAND

• Monday, Wednesday, every other Friday
• October Fridays - 2 , 16

6TH GRADE BAND

• Tuesday, Thursday, every other Friday
• October Fridays - 9 , 30

We have an official OKAY to start a Beginner Guitar Class next semester if we have enough student participation. If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Messner or Mrs. Monie.

Harvest of Harmony made some changes this year and had a local Photography company take professional shots of the bands. A big thank you to Sgt Jiggy's Photagraphy & Camera LLC. for doing this. If you would like to see some great pictures or purchase any, please take a look at the following link. FYI, this requires your email address to be input as well, but the pictures are really good!

Many of the Honor Bands across the state are posted or will be posted soon. If you are interested in any of these colleges, now is the time to start checking and getting ready for them. Reach out if you have interested or would like your child to audition for any of the events. A listing of the popular Honor Bands in Nebraska are located towards the bottom of this Newsletter.

A big Thank You to Mrs. Leising for helping to bring back the singing of our APS Fight Song to the classroom and creating a lyric sheet for the students!

We will need to pickup the rolls from Grand Island sometime in November. If you are interested in helping pick them up, please reach out. Rolls will be packaged in increments of a dozen and will need to be stored in a freezer as quickly as possible on delivery day.

As more logistics are finalized I will reach out.

Thank you,

MM

UNO Brass Day has been announced as Wednesday, November 4, 2026. This is a great opportunity for students to learn from collegiate and professional musicians. Price is $45 by October 23, or $55 after October 23. If you or your student is interested, let me know. We may be able to put together a group.

With the addition of an in person Spanish teacher, my schedule has been given more flexibility to provide some new classes that are music centered. If you (student) or your student (parent) are interested please fill out the following poll on which classes would of more interest.

• Beginner Guitar
• Beginner Ukulele
• Drumline
• Harmony Bridge
• This class would be dedicated to curating student performances in the community for events, senior centers, and community engagement/improvement)
• History of Rock
• History of American Music

1. 8th Grade All-state - Audition due by October 10 at Midnight (Website)
2. Class C All-State Band - If you are interested in auditioning for Class C All-State Band, let me know. Here is a link to the information. (HS MUSIC ; JH MUSIC)

1. The event will be held on March 20th, 2027 at Kearney High School. This year's clinicians are::

2. Symphonic Band - Nathan LeFeber

3. Junior High Band - Sandy Murphy-Robb

4. Wind Ensemble - Andrew Feyes

3. Class D All-State Band - If you are interested in auditioning for Class D All-State Band, let me know. Here is a link to the information. (MUSIC)
1. More info coming soon.

As we get closer to events I will post itineraries here for your information.

Students will need the following:

• Instrument - Here is a Link to Yandas EZ Rent in Kearney
• Essential Elements Book 1 for your instrument:
• With online resources JWPepper
• Without online resources AMAZON
• Reeds/Oils as necessary - Yandas

Performances:

• Thursday, December 10 - K-6 Music Program (Band participation based on readiness)
• Thursday, March 18 - 5-8 Spring Concert
• Saturday, April 3 - 5-8 Music Contest in Arapahoe

Music Stores:

• Yandas Music

• Beginning Band Bootcamp
• Habits of a Beginner Musician
• Be Part of the Music
• Tips for Effective Practice
• Tips for Cleaning Your Instrument

Other Resources:

• METRONOME (Online)
• TUNER (Online)
• Music Theory . Net
• 8th Grade All-State Recordings
• US Navy Band
• Vic Firth Percussion Education

• Lucky Chops
• Carolina Crown Hammer
• Top Secret
• Weber Concerto No. 1
• Thundercat
• Funky Spuds
• Fireflies
• Mission Impossible
• Thunderstruck
• I'll Fly Away

Attached below are documents such as itineraries, music, and information on upcoming events.

Below is a listing of a few major Honor Bands throughout Nebraska. I highly encourage you to audition and attend any honor band event that you can. If you are interested in pursuing one of theses colleges I encourage you to check out their honor band as a great experience and opportunity to visit campus. Most colleges across America host some sort of honor ensemble that is a great educational opportunity. Most Honor Bands will have information posted on their music department website. If you need help locating one, let me know.

MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY

UNK and UNO

INSTRUMENT/SECTION SPECIFIC LEARNING DAYS

UNK - Woodwind day

UNO - Brass Day and Woodwind Day

HONOR BANDS

This section is intended to be a unified vision of needs and improvements that will help student experiences/outputs, increase room efficiency/safety, and fix/improve/replace instruments and items within the Arapahoe-Holbrook Warrior Band program. If you feel passionately about helping with any of these items feel free to reach out with any and all suggestions.

• Course Addition:
• Acoustic Guitars - With the possible addition of a beginner guitar class, we will need instruments for students.
• Current Drumline
• Heads,
• Hoops
• Rim Savers
• Tenor Drum Case
• Tools
• Toothless Chanel Locks
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Allen Wrench Set
• Ratchet Set
• Instrument Repairs / Cleanings
• Replacement Cases for Instruments
• Room Improvements
• Timpani "Garage" (2x4 frame for Timpani that allows for storage on top)
• Sound Panels (home Made)
• Wall Mount Trophy Shelf/Banner Holder
• Wall Mount Drum Harness Holder
• Wall Mounted Uniform Storage Clothes Racks and shelves

• Current Drumline
• missing/broken parts
• Harnesses / Stands
• Sound System
• PA System
• Instruments
• Alto Saxophones
• Flutes
• Trombones
• Sousaphone and Wall Mount
• Concert Tuba
• Bari Saxophone
• Instrument Repairs / Cleanings

• New HS Uniforms
• New Drumline
• Storage Shelf/Cabinets for School and Student Instruments

The Fine Arts Boosters is a local group dedicated to supporting the Fine Arts in Arapahoe, Nebraska. If you are interested in supporting students and staff in the AHPS school district, running concessions, or supporting student Fine Art opportunities, consider getting involved!

• Meetings - 3rd Wednesday of the month in the back room of Lee's Crossroads Cafe @ 7pm
• November 18 | December 16 | January 20 | February 17 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19

• WANT IN? COME BE A FINE ARTS BOOSTER!
• President - Carrie Magorian
• Treasurer - George Hearn
• Secretary - Keri Holcomb

If you made it this far, thank you! Please let me know if this is something you would like to see more of in the future.

If you ever have questions or need to reach out, I’m happy to connect!

Mr. Mark Messner
5-12 Band Teacher, Arapahoe-Holbrook Public Schools

Email: mark.messner@arapahoewarriors.net
School Phone: (308) 962-5458