This episode captures the opening remarks and presentation for the
St. Mary's Central High School (SMCHS) Band Concert, featuring a significant announcement and a reflection on the school's musical history.
Governor's Band RecognitionThe evening begins with the proud announcement that the
SMCHS Band has been named and selected as the
North Dakota Governor's Official State Band for the 2025-2026 school year. The school welcomes
North Dakota First Lady Kjersti Armstrong and her assistant,
Madeline Kirchoffner (an SMCHS alumna, Class of 2016).
The band's official honors will include:
- Playing at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2nd at 6:00 PM.
- Selection by audition to play at the 2026 NDMEA Music Educators Conference in March.
The Legacy of William "Bill" J. SchmidtThe presentation shifts to celebrating the history of the Fine Arts at SMCHS and the dedication of the newly built auditorium, which is named after
William J. Schmidt.
Impact and Pride: The speaker notes that Bill's legacy continues through his former students, including the current SMCHS Band Director,
Anne Chambers (Class of 2007), and band directors at other local high schools like Mandan (Jon Baumann, '91), Legacy (Mark Herold, '97), and Century (Chris Dasovick, '98).
The episode concludes by welcoming the
SMCHS Band to the stage for their performance, under the direction of Ann Chambers.
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