On Friday, January 23, 2026 Middle School musicians from Wisconsin and Minnesota participated in one of three Middle School Honor Bands. Honor Bands were conducted by Dr. John R. Stewart, Dr. Phil Ostrander, and Mr. Chris Gleason. This is the finale concert that was presented after a day of rehearsals.
Program:
Blugold Band - Dr. John R. Stewart conductor
Blue Nova Fanfare - Kevin Day
The Battle Pavane - Susato/Bob Margolis
Friends for Life - Katherine Likhuta
Winds of Resistance - Zander Westphaul
All for One, One for All - Carol Brittin Chambers
Blue Band - Dr. Phil Ostrander, conductor
One Final Mission - Adrian Sims
Softly Speaks the Night - Carol Britin Chambers
Huyano from Ritoms de la Tierra - Victoriano Valencia
Skyline Chase - Ben Robichaux
White Band - Mr. Chris Gleason, conductor
Paso Flamenco - Victor Lopez
Psalm 42 - Samuel Hazo
Green brier March - John Edmondson
Pinnacle - Rob Grice
The Concert Program from the 2025 Middle School Honor Band. The concert featured 300, 7th and 8th grade musicians from across the midwest. Dr. Phillip Ostrander, Mrs. Kristen Kirch, and Dr. John R. Stewart, conductors.
The UW - Eau Claire Middle School Honor Band, Op. 7, was held on January 26, 2024 in the Haas Fine Arts Center. The finale concert featured three bands and close to 300 7th and 8th grade musicians from Wisconsin and Minnesota. Dr. John R. Stewart, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, and Mr. Chris Gleason, conductors.
The UW - Eau Claire Middle School Honor Band, Op. 7 was held on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Haas Fine Arts Center. The Honor Band included 300 7th and 8th grade musicians from across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Mr. Chris Gleason, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, and Dr. John R. Stewart, conductors
The UW - Eau Claire Middle School Honor Band, Op. 6 concert program. Conductors were Renee Radamaker, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, and Dr. John R. Stewart.
The UW - Eau Claire Middle School Honor Band, Op. 6 was held on January 27, 2023 in Haas Fine Arts Center. The three 7th-8th grade bands were conducted by Renee Radamaker, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, and Dr. John R. Stewart.
