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SCHOOL and SPORTS
I Official Publication for the Norwalk Community School District
Norwalk Warriors
Page Eight
N/Warren Town and County News
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Photos submitted.
Norwalk Instrumental Music Students Make AH-State
The Norwalk Instrumental Music Department had ten students audition for All-
State Saturday, Oct. 26, at Indianola High School. Kaylyn Fisher - clarinet, Lauren
Houk - alto saxophone, Bryce Bullock - trumpet, Russell Burgett - trombone,
Madelaine Fels - French horn and Marisa Davidson - flute all had solid auditions,
representing Norwalk well. Chris Higgins - tenor saxophone, not only had an out-
standing audition, but also was recalled and chosen as 1st Alternate for the All-State
Band. These students represent the best musicians in our school and will be audi-
tioning for the SC1BA Honor Band December 5.
Rachel Lundberg - clarinet, Aleyna Moeller - clarinet and Ellen Wines - clarinet, of
Norwalk High School have attained the highest honor available to Iowa high school
musicians by being selected into the 2013 Iowa All-State Band. Lundberg is the daugh-
ter of Justin and Jerilyn Lundberg. Moeller is the daughter of Jay and Jane Moeller.
Wines is the daughter of Brian Wines and Amy Desenberg-Wines. All three musi-
cians were chosen to play clarinet in the All-State Band. Congratulations on this out-
standing achievement!
The 67th annual All-State concert will be held in Hilton Coliseum Saturda36 Nov.
23 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be broadcast on iPTV; check local listings.
Tickets can be purchased through the Iowa State Athletic ticket officeor through
Ticketmaster.
Norwalk High School Presents "WAND"
By Maggie Nielsen
The NHS Choral Department is giving the musical lovers of central iowa a ONCE
IN A LIFETIME opportunity. The 2013 Norwalk High School Musical is an original
work that is hopefully headed to Broadway. The comedy entitled "WAND" was writ-
ten by Cyrus Albertson, a 1984 NHS alumni.
"WAND" is a classic love story, but with a modern musical twist. It will draw the
entire cast and audience into the experience of the magic of show business. You will
meet "Great Macardi" at the start of his rise to professionl levels, along with his
assistants Alex and Angel, who will help him navigate the waters of fame under the
guidance of his agent, Drake.
Drake introduces them to a casino booking agent named Kadi and her trusted
ally, Taylor. Sparks begin to fly, both romantically and professionally. Not only does
the magic continue to improve, but something else drives some couples closer while
forcing others apart.
When a mysterious stranger reveals more truths, who will choose love and who
will choose fame? Can even a magician find a balance between romance and heart-
break?
Performers in the
"WAND" cast are Brad
Adair, Travis Bockholt,
Kara Borrman, Dakota
Bright, Hannah Broad-
bent, Allie Calvert, Katie
Campbell, Sebastian Capp,
Zach Cook, Rachel
Fielweber, Logan Foetisch,
.Josh Greenwood, Sam
Hanson, Alli Heckart,
Michaela Henke, Alexis
Hutchins, Chris LeFebvre,
Layne LeQuatte, Liah
Moeller, Bryce Origer,
Kalei Owens, Jordan
Patterson, Tyler Raymond
and Taylor Vandehaar.
"WAND" will be per-
formed in the Norwalk
Performing Arts Center Kadi (Allie Calvert) and Mac (Sebastian Capp) are
Friday and Saturday, Nov. enjoying a friendlier relationship. Photo submitted.
8 and 9, at 7 p.m. All ages
will enjoy it! It has some-
thing for everyone. Tickets SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
will be available at the Send $18 check or money order
door. Admission prices:
Adults- $8, K-12 Students- for a one year subscription to
$4. PO Box 325, Norwalk, IA 50211
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8th Grade Marching Band Performed at Varsity Game
The Norwalk 8th Grade Marching Band performed a very successful show Frida) Oct. 18, during the last home
varsity football game. They began their show entitled "Songs from Motown," which included "September" by
Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder's "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" and closed the show with "Respect," which
was recorded by Aretha Franklin.
This was the first experience of marching for this group. They learned the basics of marching including: how to
march 8-5, mark-time, right face, left face and about face (while playing their instruments at the same time). They
began working on this show the first day of school in August. The drill design was written by Nick Menke
(Norwalk High School Band Director). This includes where a student stands, marches to specific spots on the field
and how many steps it takes to get there while the music is being played. All the students come into 8th grade not
understanding any of these basic skills and have to be taught from the beginning of how to read the design charts.
By the time they Complete the final show, the students have the basics to get them ready for Norwalk High
School's marching program.
This year's 8th Grade Band worked very hard to learn everything that they needed to ha€@ a very successful
performance. Several people were involved to facilitate this success. The directors for the 8th Grade Band are Jeff
HeRman and Ken Huen. Carrie Krupke is the lesson teacher and helps in many different areas for the Norwalk
Middle School bands- taking pictures throughout the seaso/a, capturing many moments of the performance through
her lens. Lastly, the directors would also like to thank Kim Stageman, who helps with our autistic student Mitch
Arbogast. She marched with him the whole season and had special help on the night of the performance from
Norwalk's Alexandria Bennett (senior) who volunteered to help Arbogast when Stageman was unavailable for the
performance.
Photo submitted.
