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2023 Winter Recap – Thank You Donors!

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MBI Winter Guard

The season kicked off with a bang at the Premiere show when MBI performers came onto the floor veiled in yellow raincoats. They took them off to reveal a full Pennywise costume from IT. The theme was hugely popular, and the guard produced a “Who is IT?” post to showcase performers who you wouldn’t otherwise recognize in their costumes & makeup. MBI Winter Guard finished 19th in Independent Open at Dayton, Ohio.

Guard Donors

  • Margaret Mattson
  • Kathy & Jeff Lovgren
  • Eric Lovgren
  • Ultimate Sports Bar
  • Tiffany Bornetun
  • Many more anonymous donors

MBI Indoor Percussion

Celebrating its 15th year in 2023, MBI Indoor Percussion competed both locally and nationally. The season culminated with MBI being a WGI Semi-Finalist in Dayton, OH and placing 17th in Percussion Independent World (PIW) competition – MBI’s highest placement in a decade. The 2023 production was titled “Fade to Black” and featured the ensemble fading in and out of both visual and musical textures ending as the members literally fading away and disappearing into the all-black set pieces. “Hang my head, drown my fear, til they all just disappear.” This lyrics were heard in the last moments of the show as MBI played “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden.

Percussion Donors

  • Hiawatha Academy
  • Rob Magnuson
  • Joe and Dani Jaeger
  • Larry and Rosanne Tollefson
  • Lynette Fitzsimonds and Jenny Kilgin
  • Kurt “Flash” Schiebel and Andrea Ferguson
  • Bradley kovacovich
  • Griswold Family
  • Naomi Harju
  • Mark Schmid and Sandy Dennis
  • Thomas Peterson
  • Melisa Riel
  • Kim and Scott Myrdahl
  • Ed and Kristiina Terhaar
  • Inga Borggreve
  • Anan Kohn
  • Barry and Heather Tait
  • Troy Jilot
  • Carol Kindya
  • Amy and Rob Takkunen
  • Jennifer Hanna-Tatur and James Hanna
  • Leonard and Judith Heimerl
  • Many more anonymous donors

MBI Winds

“Hello!” was the perfect introduction for the debut of our new WGI Winds ensemble. 20 talented horn players came together to create a vibrant program that entertained audiences. The initial season definitely opened new doors for the growing WGI Winds class, especially at home in Minnesota. MBI Winds finished in 4th place in Independent Open in Dayton, Ohio.

Winds Donors

  • Beth & Paul Gundersen
  • Mary & Don Carlsen
  • Kristina Sorteberg
  • Asher, Trevor, and Tiffany Kraabel
  • Dave & Katie Alfveby
  • Barry Hess
  • Many more anonymous donors

Thank you

Thanks again to all who donated to our winter ensembles. Minnesota Brass is committed to providing a quality performance experience to our members while trying to reduce costs as much as possible. We couldn’t do it without you!

MBI in the Windy City

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Both MBI Winter Percussion and Winter Guard are spending some time in Chicago this February. MBI Percussion performed at the WGI regional last weekend where they placed second in the Percussion Independent World class. The Guard will be competing in WGI Independent Open class this weekend. Good luck MBI Colorguard and keep it going MBI Percussion!

MBI Indoor Percussion presents their 2020 show, “These Precious Scars”

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MBI Indoor Percussion is proud to present their 2020 Program “These Precious Scars.” Everyone faces adversity in their life. That adversity can lead to deep and lasting scars. It is through persevering and overcoming these scars that true strength can be found. The scars become the strongest and most valuable part of a person. They show the triumph over adversity. The music from this year’s show is taken from Fluerie and Alessia Cara.

MBI Indoor Percussion begins its 13th season at Eagan High School this Saturday. MBI Indoor is under the direction of Katy Matuzak with assistance by Jake Esterberg. The creative staff is Joel Matuzak, Matt Hahn, Tyler Shipe, Natalie Sterner, Joe Jeager, and Chris Judd. Cover design by Wil Furnstahl.

Introducing the 2020 MBI Indoor Percussion Front Ensemble Staff

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MBI Indoor Percussion is thrilled to introduce the 2020 Winter Front Ensemble Staff lead by Coordinator Chris Judd and Supervisor Erin VanBurkleo. Returning to the team will be Elle Mehr, Alex St. Clair, Bridger Herman, and Alli Wilmes. New to the team in 2020 will be Wyatt Martin, Emily Ruetz, and Faith Haley (See bios on the Indoor Percussion page. )

MBI Winter percussion begins our 2020 season this Sunday. October 27th at Totino Grace High School in Fridley. Click Join for more information.

Introducing the MBI Indoor Percussion Battery Staff:

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MBI Indoor Percussion is excited to introduce the 2020 Winter Battery Staff lead by Battery Coordinator Joe Jaeger. Returning to the team will be Vlad Boz, Jordan Jergenson, and Jake Esterberg as well as Zach Church and Connor Woitte from the MBI Summer Staff. New to the team in 2020 will be Deryck Lawson, Jack Johnson, and Lucas Monahan (not pictured) See bios on the Indoor Percussion page.

MBI Winter percussion begins our 2020 season this Sunday. October 27th at Totino Grace High School in Fridley. Click Join for more information.