MNAC Band Clinic at Litchfield
By: Mr. Hiebner
This year’s MNAC Band Clinic host was Litchfield on Monday February 4 th . Representing schools
were Anselmo-Merna, Ansley, Arnold, Brady, Callaway, Litchfield, and Twin Loup. Over 110 students
were in the concert band directed by clinician Dr. Daniel Laing (Grand Island Senior High), and 15 were
in the percussion ensemble. The band selections ranged from a march, multicultural, swing/jazz, and
popular music. The percussion ensemble pieces included a four part percussion, and body percussion
music. Dr. Daniel Laing is serving his second year as Director of Bands at Grand Island Senior High
School. Prior to his GISH position. Laing was the Associate Professor of Music, Director of Bands at Has-
tings College. During his tenure at Hastings College,
Dr. Laing has been an advocate of new music. The
Hasting College Band has helped to commission
works from composers Steven Bryant, James Mob-
berley, and David MacDonald.
Students representing Litchfield included Chloe El-
lison, Faith Heapy, Caden Holm, Christopher Paitz,
and Sydnee Sweley. Those in the percussion ensem-
ble included Calvin Finley, Nathan Wardyn, and John
Zimmer.
SPREADING KINDNESS
On Wednesday, February 13th, Mrs. Kratzer’s kindergarten class went for a
walk throughout Litchfield to spread kindness to citizens and businesses in
town. Each student made 2 love bug magnets to give out with a valentine
treat. The students really enjoyed their adventure and look forward to
spreading more kindness in the spring