New Band Director

Melanie Brooks is Pine City's new High School Band Director.  I met with Melanie last week.  Melanie is passionate about teaching.  She is a St. Olaf graduate and has worked with a variety of fine music programs.  Melanie is certified to teach K-12 Instrumental Music.  Ms. Brooks has lead large concerts and small group ensembles with much success.  She is experienced in teaching music theory and music literacy.  From private instruction to an ensemble director to full concerts, Melanie is prepared to lead the way for our outstanding band program.  She is bright, enthusiastic and good with people.  Melanie is inheriting a great band program that she will continue to build.  She is very excited about the prospect of new auditorium and looks forward to meeting the community when she moves here.

Melanie's primary instrument is the saxophone but can play all of the instruments.  I suspect she might play the saxophone for the community at some point.  This should be a great year for our music program. 

If you have questions about the transition to a new band director or if you have questions about the auditorium, let me know.  You can reach me at wgilman@pinecity.k12.mn.us or (320) 629-4011.


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What questions do you have for Ms. Brooks?

External View of the Auditorium

I wanted our readers to see these simulated external views of the auditorium.  We will hold a public information meeting about the auditorium proposal on Thursday, August 9th at 7 p.m. in the Elementary Auditorium. Have a great weekend.

What do you think of these images of the new proposed auditorium?

Auditorium Update

The architect has prepared a simulated view of the outside of our proposed auditorium.  When the board and I are satisfied with this image, we will share this with everyone.  This auditorium will make our school a very special facility.  I want to thank all of the many people that have pitched in.  The process is so much easier when many lend a hand.  Please tell others about this information.  I will be building a district Face Book page that will contain helpful information about the auditorium and other school information.

I met Melanie Brooks today.  She is going to bring great energy to the band director position.  She has many good ideas and will be highlighting her musical talents very soon.  This is going to be a positive and exciting year for Pine City Schools.  Melanie will send me a picture so all of you can put a name with a face.  Stay tuned!!

Multi-purpose Auditorium

I begin another humble blog with information about the Pine City Bond Referendum for a new auditorium.  With the help of many great people I begin a new journey as Superintendent for Pine City Schools.  On June 30th I left Crookston behind and on July 1st, 2012 I began work for Pine City Schools.  Pine City is a positive place to live and work.  

This floor plan shows some expansion of the choir room and band room.  The spacious lobby will also have public restrooms.  Our band program has grown and the practice and performance areas are no longer suitable.

 

The auditorium will have two large instructional areas divided with these moveable panels as shown below.   Pine City School District and community need a multi-purpose auditorium, a large group meeting area, and a multi-use instructional area.

 This is what the inside would look like.  The multi-purpose auditorium can hold up to 740 people.  Each seat is aligned and the walls are constructed that every person can see and hear the activities on the stage.  The design will also eliminate any echo or distortion. 

 Pine City Schools has been nationally recognized by NAMM as having one of the top Music programs in the nation.  Lets prepare for our future by maintaining our Arts, Academics and Athletics.

 The Vote in on Tuesday, August 14th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Below is the actual ballot question as it appears on the back of the ballot.  The cost for this auditorium is about $5 per month for the average property value of $150,000.

 

 

Why do you think the levy is important to the community?