Monroe High School Band Alumni Association

Please read the message from Mr. Retzlaff...

Dear Monroe Band Alumni,

I wanted to let you know that I have accepted the band position at CATA. This was an incredibly difficult decision for me. I absolutely love the Monroe Band Program and have cherished the past seven years as one of the band directors. It has been an honor and a privilege to watch the program rebuild into a fantastic band program that is respected all over the district. More importantly, seeing everyone grow into wonderful musicians and adults is something I will remember the rest of my life. Everyone of you has impacted my life for the better, and I am the teacher I am today because of teaching at Monroe.

I strongly believe the work at Monroe is not done and the bands still have a lot of room to grow. Our program has started a tradition of excellence that needs to continue. Please remember that what makes the program at Monroe special are the students first and foremost. Future success is in the hands of the students, and please welcome the new director with this thought in mind. I have all the faith in the world that the program will continue and respect its great tradition. I always will look forward to seeing the Monroe Bands succeed and perform.

I do not view this as saying goodbye. I will only be right down the road, and I want to continue the relationships that I have built over the years.

Respectfully,

Mr. Retzlaff

All MHS Band Alumni,

The Monroe Band Program will be having a Cici's Night this coming Wednesday, June 10th from 5:00-8:00 PM. A portion of the proceeds will go to the band program. Look forward to seeing you all there!

A big congrats to the Monroe High School Band on receiving straight "Superior" ratings at the Carowinds Music Festival yesterday! Mr. Bryan and Mr. Retzlaff are very proud of the students' musical accomplishments!

MHS Band Car Wash is today (Saturday) until 2:00 PM at the AutoZone next to Sonic off of Hwy. 74 . . .

Check out the new ballad to our N'awlins marching show . . . the Louis Armstrong Classic "What a Wonderful World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMXnJ7bT1Dg

What a Wonderful World arranged by Rick Stitzel To purchase or for more info go to http://goo.gl/BH1fcy Discovery Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1.5 Made famous by Louis Armstrong, this is one standard that has sto...

A big thank you to the City of Monroe for their $5000 donation to the Monroe High School Band Boosters! This is a big help and are very close to meeting our goal? What to help? Please visit the Monroe High School Band website www.monroehsband.org to make a difference for future generations of musicians!

Monroe High School Band In the Monroe Band Program, all students receive rigorous music training that utilizes 21st century skills while respecting tradition. All students are held to high expectations to reach their utmost potential. Band directors expect all students to develop intrinsic motivation and exhibit a passio…

MHS Junior trumpeter Kahliq McCorkle performed with the Union Symphony Orchestra alongside Mr. Retzlaff and Mr. Bryan at this past Sunday's USO Pops Concert in the Plaza in downtown Monroe. What a great concert it was and thanks to the alumni that came out to watch!

Congratulations to the Class of 2015 on their MHS Band Banquet! Mr. Bryan and Mr. Retzlaff are very proud of you! Congrats to all of those that were given awards and were chosen for student leadership positions.

The MHS Marching Band is proud to present the 2015 Marching Show entitled "N'awlins." This show will feature music from the great city of New Orleans. Selections will include St. James Infirmary, Voodoo, What a Wonderful World, A Closer Walk with Thee, When the Saints Go Marchin' In and The Dirty Dozen.

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