SP East Band Updates
February 23nd, 2026
Schedule a Conference with Mr. Mesner
Sun Prairie East will hold conferences on February 26 & 27. You can schedule a conference with Mr. Mesner at this link.
Wind Ensemble works with Scott Teeple
Scott Teeple, Director of Bands at UW Madison stopped at East last Friday to work with the Wind Ensemble as they study Conni Ellisor's composition, Keepers of the House. Keepers of the House was inspired by the New York Times best-seller, Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, written by UBC Professor of Forest Ecology, Dr. Suzanne Simard. Dr. Simard’s work delves into the fascinating world of forests, focusing on the intricate relationships between trees and the essential role of the mother tree in forest ecosystems.
It is always a special day when Scott Teeple stops by!
Combined East & West Band Concert - March 5
Our next band concert is March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the East Performing Arts Center. The wind ensembles and concert bands from both East and West will join forces and for this concert.
Brace yourself for a great week of music: the Sun Prairie Bands Collaboration Concert is right around the corner. This week will feature an artist residency with acclaimed composer Jennifer Jolley. Dr. Jolley is an award-winning and trailblazing composer and she loves cats (check out her Facebook page for updates on her cat). She has received national recognition for her imaginative orchestration, emotional depth, and commitment to working directly with student musicians. During her residency, our students will have the opportunity to learn from, rehearse with, and perform with a living composer.
The concert will also feature the world premieres of two brand-new works created through the inspiring Sing Me a Story initiative. Sing Me a Story is a nonprofit organization that connects composers with children facing significant life challenges. Original stories are transformed into fully realized musical compositions, giving voice to young children and building empathy and connection through the arts. The East & West concert bands have teamed with composers Embree Way and Ben Jaeckel to bring life to Paisley's and River's stories. These premieres represent not only great music, but also compassion and community impact.
This promises to be an inspiring evening celebrating Paisley, River, creativity, collaboration, and the extraordinary dedication of our student musicians. We hope you will join us to support their hard work and experience this meaningful and exciting evening of student music together.
Fish Fry
The annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry benefiting the Sun Prairie Band Boosters is coming up on Friday, March 13!
To ensure it is a success, we need lots of parent and student volunteers. Please sign up to help with working the event and/or donating desserts for the bake sale. The Fish Fry takes place at The Round Table Banquet Hall, 1611 N. Bristol Street, Sun Prairie. The event is from 5-8pm.
Questions- please contact Jenny Divney via email divneyfamily@gmail.com