The Hanson and Beseler Online Wind Chamber Ensemble Draft 2005...
The Rules
All musicians drafted in rounds one through ten must have been involved in a NDSU music group during at least one semester of the 2004-2005 school year. This includes ANY major, minor, or chamber ensemble at NDSU. During the eleventh round "11th Hour Dream Pick", teams can draft ANY musician, past or present, who has ever participated in a NDSU musical ensemble of any sort. The picks are selected and placed into a small wind chamber ensemble that features the following instrumentation:
2 flutes
2 oboes
3 clarinets
1 bassoon
2 saxophones
2 horns
3 trumpets
2 trombones
1 euphonium
2 string bass/tubas
2 percussionists
Round 1
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 1-1 |
1 |
Hanson |
Jenny Thompson |
Flute |
| 1-2 |
2 |
Beseler |
Katie Jundt |
Oboe |
| 1-3 |
3 |
Hanson |
Brian Wittkop |
Saxophone |
| 1-4 |
4 |
Beseler |
Andrew Jacobson |
Trumpet |
| Draft analysis: No big surprises in the first round, although there were plenty of great picks to choose from. Hanson took Jenny Thompson with his first pick, which seemed like an outstanding choice, Thompson is a dependable consistent musician who always plays well on tough parts showing little stress with the pressure that comes with those parts. Katie Jundt has proven to be an outstanding first-year musician with unlimited potential on a very difficult instrument. Brian Wittkop is an up-and-coming musician performing well within a classical and jazz environment, having established himself with his own Brian Wittkop Show appointment by his peers. Andrew Jacobson, one of the older picks in the draft, has proven himself a very worthy musician despite his non-music major status. |
Round 2
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 2-1 |
5 |
Hanson |
Tanya Matthies |
Trumpet |
| 2-2 |
6 |
Beseler |
Lea Sims |
Flute |
| 2-3 |
7 |
Hanson |
Patrick Thiel |
Trombone |
| 2-4 |
8 |
Beseler |
Aaron Chapman |
Trombone |
| Draft analysis: Tanya Matthies was the fifth overall pick and first pick of the second round by Hanson, having proven herself with incredible improvement throughout the past four years. Lea Sims was Beseler's second pick of the second round, being a dedicated musician while working hard on her demanding engineering major. Pat Thiel went third in the round having served as second in command in the trombone section to Hanson for the past few years, showing the enthusiasm and will to accomplish while still being able to goof off (and get away with it) as all trombone players do. Aaron Chapman was the final pick of the round, showing good progress as the heir to Brad Jensen's ledgendary chair. |
Round 3
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 3-1 |
9 |
Hanson |
Shantel Roll |
Bassoon |
| 3-2 |
10 |
Beseler |
Jessy Klimpel |
Saxophone |
| 3-3 |
11 |
Hanson |
Zach Steele |
Trombone |
| 3-4 |
12 |
Beseler |
Krista Bjornson |
Clarinet |
| Draft analysis: Shantel Roll, having received the Most Improved Musician award with the GSB, was selected first in the third round by Hanson. Roll was highly sought by Beseler during pre-draft activities as she was a member of the section with Beseler. Jessy Klimpel went next to Beseler. Klimpel has shown outstanding progress on the tenor saxophone in all facets of the instrument, though he has most notably risen to high respects amoungst the jazzers. Hanson selected Zach Steele with the third pick of the round. Steele has been one of the most dedicated musicians in the band, having shown that he is one of the most consistant musicians in the low brass. The final pick of the round was Krista Bjornson by Beseler. She was projected to go in the first or second round, and was a great pick to nab due to her great clarinet skills along with her ability to perform on the Eb clarinet, one of the toughest woodwind instruments to capture. |
Round 4
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 4-1 |
13 |
Hanson |
Jesse Gregory |
Trumpet |
| 4-2 |
14 |
Beseler |
Sara Egge |
Tuba |
| 4-3 |
15 |
Hanson |
Kirsten Solomonson |
Horn |
| 4-4 |
16 |
Beseler |
Tim Peske |
Bass |
| Draft analysis: Jesse Gregory was the first pick of the fourth round, selected by Hanson. His up-and-coming playing style was a major factor in his selection, although his good attitude towards anything and everything music was what captured his spot. Sara Egge was selected next by Beseler as she has been rock solid tuba player for a number of years with the band. Her dedication despite her ridiculously busy schedule was a major factor in her selection. Kirsten Solomonson was selected next for her cheery and sometimes humerous prescence in the band over the years. She has also shown excellent work ethic and improvement on a difficult brass instrument. Tim Peske was the final pick in the round by Beseler. Peske has performed well over the years in both the jazz and legit world, and comes from a famed musical family. |
Round 5
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 5-1 |
17 |
Hanson |
Maari Larsen |
Oboe |
| 5-2 |
18 |
Beseler |
Justin Gronfur |
Trumpet |
| 5-3 |
19 |
Hanson |
Nate Wilson |
Trumpet |
| 5-4 |
20 |
Beseler |
Jenna Olschlager |
Clarinet |
| Draft analysis: Hanson selected Maari Larsen with his first pick of the fifth round. She is one of the two rookie oboe players, and has shown that she could jump right in out of high school and contribute to the college group. Beseler selected Justin Gronfur next. Justin has surprised many this year with his incredible lead trumpet chops in jazz. The only concern about drafting Gronfur was the fact that most of everything he talks about, we don't understand at all. Hanson selected Nate Wilson with the 19th overall pick. A former award-winning trumpet player from Hanson's hometown of Minot, he has shown flares of fine musicianship in his playing. Jenna Olschlager was the final pick of the round having moved up the chair scheme over the past few years in the clarinet section. |
Round 6
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 6-1 |
21 |
Hanson |
Jess Stevens |
Clarinet |
| 6-2 |
22 |
Beseler |
Emily Hunt |
Euphonium |
| 6-3 |
23 |
Hanson |
Matt Boeser |
Percussion |
| 6-4 |
24 |
Beseler |
Brian Kirchhoff |
Percussion |
| Draft analysis: Hanson selected Jess Stevens in the sixth round. She has shown good improvement and progress despite the pressures of playing in a difficult section on very hard parts. Beseler picked Emily Hunt next as his euphonium player. Emily has worked hard while juggling work and Brian Wittkop. That's a tough set of stuff to juggle, by the way. A pair of percussion players were taken at the end of the round- Matt Boeser by Hanson and Brian Kirchhoff by Beseler. Both have been visible performers over the years in the band, and both are consistant on all things percussion, from mallets and timpani to anything that can be banged on loudly. |
Round 7
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 7-1 |
25 |
Hanson |
Mike Lehmann |
Tuba |
| 7-2 |
26 |
Beseler |
Amanda Leingang |
Horn |
| 7-3 |
27 |
Hanson |
Raylene DeMontigny |
Clarinet |
| 7-4 |
28 |
Beseler |
Scott Fisher |
Trumpet |
| Draft analysis: Hanson selected Mike Lehmann in the seventh round because...well, because he wanted Egge, but Beseler beat him to it. Actually, Lehmann has been a consistent player during his time here, and his most notable accomplishment was leaving Grand Forks and coming to Fargo. Amanda Leingang was selected next. Many thought she would go earlier in the draft, but both Hanson and Beseler waited in order to see who was selecting which horn players. Leingang has proven herself to be a solid horn player in both concert band and the brass quintet. Hanson selected Raylene DeMontigny next, who is currently holds the principal clarinet chair in the GSB. Beseler chose Scott Fisher in the final moments of the seventh round. Fisher was a surprise pick, as he has not been a member of the spring concert band during his time at NDSU. However, he has proven himself as a powerful trumpet player in the jazz band while taking over the lead chair from the famed Dan Johnson. |
Round 8
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 8-1 |
29 |
Hanson |
Carmen Gronfur |
Flute |
| 8-2 |
30 |
Beseler |
Emily Bair |
Oboe |
| 8-3 |
31 |
Hanson |
Brian Lapham |
Euphonium |
| 8-4 |
32 |
Beseler |
Nick Larson |
Horn |
| Draft analysis: Despite Justin Gronfur's threats to attack Hanson, he chose Carmen Grofur at the top of the eighth round. Carmen has shown her ability in a very good flute section, and has shined as a member of the ensemble. The only concern is the fact that for some reason, she married Justin. Emily Bair was selected next for both her saxophone and oboe skills, though she was selected as an oboe player in this draft. She has shown good musical skill on both instruments during her time at NDSU. Brian Lapham was selected next by Hanson. Lapham was voted an All American Team Award winner during the GSMB season. Nick Larson wrapped up the eighth round as a solid member of the famed French Horn section. |
Round 9
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 9-1 |
33 |
Hanson |
Lora Slabodnik |
Percussion |
| 9-2 |
34 |
Beseler |
Justin Thompson |
Flute |
| 9-3 |
35 |
Hanson |
Matt Larson |
Tuba |
| 9-4 |
36 |
Beseler |
Steph Plante |
Saxophone |
| Draft analysis: A surprise late pick was Lora Slabodnik, selected by Hanson in the ninth round. She could've went much higher in the draft, as her mallet skills shined throughout the spring concert band season, while her chopping skills were also featured during marching band. Some sort of a trade was considered when Hanson and Beseler realized that Brian Kirchhoff was on the opposite team. No trades have been made at this point. Justin Thompson became the 39th pick overall in the ninth round by Beseler. Justin has made a name for himself as one of the male members of flute section. Matt Larson was selected next by Hanson. Larson is not currently in concert band, but has been for the last four years. Steph Plante was the final pick of the round by Beseler. She has been laying down the low end of the sax section for the last couple of years, and is a rock solid pick despite her placement in the draft. |
Round 10
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 10-1 |
37 |
Hanson |
Megan Wolf |
Oboe |
| 10-2 |
38 |
Beseler |
Luke Schraw |
Trombone |
| 10-3 |
39 |
Hanson |
Matt Salzer |
Clarinet |
| 10-4 |
40 |
Beseler |
Erika Beseler |
Clarinet |
| Draft analysis: The final round of the draft is no less important than the first round. Therefor, the final round was actually much tougher than the first. Hanson chose Megan Wolf for his first pick in the tenth round. She played well with the oboe ensemble and earned her pick with that. Beseler chose Luke Schraw, another surprise pick to his band. Schraw has never been a member of the marching or concert bands, but has been a part of the jazz ensemble for three years. Hanson's final pick of the regular draft was spent on Matt Salzer, selected as a clarinet player. Salzer is actually a saxophone player who chose to perform in the clarinet section in his first year with the band. Beseler took the final pick of the draft, selecting his sister, Erika Beseler, who performed in marching band only during the 2004-2005 school year. |
Round 11 (11th Hour Dream Pick)
| Round & Pick |
Overall |
Selecting Team |
Name |
Instrument |
| 11-1 |
41 |
Beseler |
Charolette McLean |
Bassoon |
| 11-2 |
42 |
Hanson |
Greg Dewhirst |
Saxophone |
| 11-3 |
43 |
Beseler |
Phil Palm |
Percussion |
| 11-4 |
44 |
Hanson |
Amber Hopf |
Horn |
| Draft analysis: The 11th Hour Dream Pick round was the most difficult round do work up to. Once the drafting was finished, two spots were left open to pick dream picks from. Beseler was left with a bassoon spot and a percussion spot. He quickly picked Charolette McLean (bassoon) with his first pick. Charolette was a member of the concert band for two years and member of the marching band for three years (as a trombone player). Hanson turned around and picked Greg Dewhirst, who was a member of the band for a number of years, playing great jazz saxophone and concert band bassoon. He was selected as a sax player. Beseler's second pick was his good friend Phil Palm, who was an outstanding percussion player who graduated last spring. Hanson's final pick was Amber Hopf, who played in a couple of the famed horn sections during her time in the concert band. One trade was made following the 11th round- Beseler traded away Charolette to Hanson's band for Shantel Roll, a swap of bassoon players. |