15th Annual Megaband Festival held at Glenwood City March 20

The 15th Annual Megaband Festival was held on March 20th at Glenwood City.  It featured 175 musicians from Boyceville, Colfax, Spring Valley, and Glenwood City. 

This year’s festival featured a world premeier of “The Realm of Superheroes” written by Wisconsin Composer Adam Boll.  Mr. Boll guest conducted the piece at the concert.  This year’s clinician was Mr. Eric Becker.  Mr. Eric Becker is currently the 6th-8th Grade Instrumental Music Director and 8th Grade General Music Instructor at Viking Middle School in Baldwin-Woodville (WI) School District where he is currently in his 15th year.  In addition to his teaching duties Mr. Becker is also the co-advisor of the student council and the set design/assistant director of the 6th-8th grade musicals.  He also remains active as a performer in the area.  Mr. Becker received his Bachelor of Music Education from UW-Eau Claire.  He and his wife Kelly keep busy with their three daughters.