The Cadets of Waukesha West Prepare for 2021 WSMA State Marching Band State Championships

Posted on Oct 11, 2021

October 11 2021

The Cadets of Waukesha West are coming off a first place finish Saturday, October 9 at the Milton High School and a second place finish Sunday, October 10 at Mukwonago High School. The season is rapidly coming to a close but this last week is full of activities.

On Tuesday, October 12, Color Guard and all percussion rehearse. from 5:45pm to 9:00pm with percussion released an hour earlier, at 8:00pm. Tuesday evening is also a band fundraiser at Culvers restaurant on Sunset Drive in Waukesha. From 5:00pm to 8:00pm a portion of money spent goes to Waukesha West Bands. Culvers is a frequent sponsor and great friend to the West Community. So please consider eating there Tuesday evening. As Mrs. Granzow said: “Having TREBLE thinking of what to make for dinner during such a busy band week?” The flavor of the Day is Devil’s Food Cake. That may be more convincing than the bad joke 🙂 . 

Wednesday, October 13 is the last Wednesday night band rehearsal. Parents and friends, please attend at 8:40pm to watch the final Wednesday night run through. Let’s pack the stands!!!!

Friday, October 15 is the last home football game for 2021. The Cadets will perform at halftime and during the game. Please come out and cheer the football team and marching band!

Finally, Saturday October 16 is the 2021 WSMA State Marching Band Competition at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. Waukesha West performs at 1:15pm! If you plan on attending purchase tickets in advance and parking tickets in advance to save a little money and time. Also, all indoor facilities at UW-Whitewater require masks.

As you can see, it is a huge week for the Cadets and we wish them the best as they wind down the 2021 marching band season. 

Fox River Invitational Marching Band Competition

Posted on Sep 18, 2021

Join The Cadets of Waukesha West as we welcome 7 bands from around the state at our 25th annual Fox River Invitational Marching Band Competition, Sunday, September 26th. The show will be held outdoors in Waukesha West’s Stadium (inside the field house in the case of inclement weather) and will feature the following performances:

1:00   National Anthem
Class A
1:15  Green Beret Marching Band (Janesville)    
Class AA
1:30   Portage High School 
1:45   Cedarburg High School
2:00   Sauk Prairie High School
2:15   Break
Class AAA
2:30   Waukesha Northstar Band               
2:45   Milton High School
Class AAAA
3:00   Middleton High School
Judged Exhibition
3:15   The Cadets of Waukesha West (Class AAA)
3:30   Senior recognition/Awards   

Tickets will be sold at the door (cash sales only, please) and are $9 for general admission, $6 for seniors, military members and non-high school students. Children 5 and under are free.  No passes or district IDs may be used for this event.

Our concessions stand will be selling pizza, hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, popcorn, chips, candy, water, Gatorade and soda. Baked goos and limited spirit wear, including a Fox River Invitational 2021 shirt, will also be available for sale.