Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Mr. Vitale has an extensive background in the drum corps activity spanning over 20 years and currently serves as a visual designer for high school and collegiate marching bands in Delaware, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Michigan. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. Have a news tip? "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. Vitale also co-founded the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA) in 2020, with more than 70 high school bands joining the nonprofit organization in its first year. According to Yamaha, they received hundreds of nominations from students, parents, teachers and local instrument dealers and mentors, highlighting the music educators impacting their community and students in a positive direction. The band gave concerts at Knotts Berry Farm and played under college conductors at Cal State Fullerton. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. As the Director of Bands at Westfield High School, Mr. Vitale co-directs the Wind Ensemble, directs the Symphonic Band, oversees two winter color guards, and co-directs the Marching Blue Devils. E-mail: hoff@lausd.net or patrickmhoff@gmail.com Subject: BAND. Westfield High School Bands. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. Westfield Band Boosters are grateful for the crafters and shoppers who participated in the Outdoor Event on October 10, 2020. Music Director. Here in Southern California, Mr. Lee has been on the musical staff of the Santa Monica Youth Orchestra a tuition-free orchestra program for young musicians, where he served as a musical instructor and also ran a weekly after school musical enrichment program as the Musical Artist in Residence at Virginia Avenue Park. The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. To motivate and inspire his students, Vitale maintains a good balance between high standards and positive support for his students. Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. Mr. Lee has attended the European American Musical Alliance Conducting Program in Paris, France arenowned composition-drivenprogram drawing from the pedagogical tradition of Nadia Boulanger. The Westfield High School band director was recognized by Yamaha for his achievements as an educator and growing the WHS music program. 18250 N. Union Street. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. Cerritos. Who can participate? Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. In October 1983, she gave birth to a boy, naming him Richard after his father. FAX: (323) 936-8455. If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator.. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . Vitale, who is in his 10th year with Westfield Public Schools and 15th year as a high school band director, said he was extremely surprised and honored to receive the recognition. I bounce from place to place, he said.The band just received bell covers for the wind and brass instruments, which were ordered by the district as personal protective equipment to keep spray from spreading. Trained as a professional opera singer, Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory of Music. All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. Each time we run the club I learn from my students, which I find very fulfilling!, Vitale views high school band as a vehicle to build good humans. She dropped out of high school and ran away to a home for unwed teenage mothers. WESTFIELD - Band has been a little bit of a challenge to get underway, says Westfield High School and Technical Academy Band director Patrick Kennedy, but "we're slowly edging back towards some sense of normalcy," he said. The baby had a birth defect and died a week later. The Westfield Marching Band was named a 2015 USBands Northeast Regional and National Class Champions and was named a Bands of America Regional Finalist three times since 2018. Patrick Hoff, Director. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Gregory Rupert. Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. These groups study and perform a variety of literature, including swing, jazz, funk, and latin. "If anything, COVID has taught us that the arts in general, not just music, provides such an important part of a well-rounded education," Vitale said. "I did not see this coming at all.". "We found that coming out of this, students are dealing with all kinds of things and stress levels are higher than we've ever seen them. Westfield High School Bands Band Director: Andrew Muth 18250 N. Union Street Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800Fax: (317) 867-2909 Get Connected! Remy Samuels , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 4:48 . Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. Director of Bands Andrew MuthAssistant Director- Alex Sparks Director of Operations- Peter Lintzenich Performing Arts Instruction Assistant- Dave Shinault, Director Andrew MuthAssistant Director- Alex SparksHornline Director- Aaron CowgillDirector of Operations- Peter LintzenichGuard Director - Megan MillerPercussion Director - Michael RennakerProgram Coordinator Jack PursifullMusic Arranger - Don BarrettChoreographer - Brayton MendenhallHornline Staff Dave Shinault, Max Degnan, Mitchell Urban, and Shawn CollierPercussion Staff- Jack Doerges,Colton King, Sammy Bonnet, and Orion Avery Guard Staff- Kevin Panzarella, Glenn Panzarella, and Olivia Carlstedt, Director Andrew MuthAssistant Director- Alex SparksHornline Director- Aaron CowgillDirector of Operations- Peter LintzenichProgram Designer Jack PursifullMusic Arranger - Don BarrettStaff Max Degnan and Dave Shinault, Director - Megan MillerProgram Coordinator - Andrew MuthDirector of Operations- Peter Lintzenich Performing Arts Instruction Assistant- Dave ShinaultProgram Designer- Jack PursifullChoreographer - Brayton MendenhallStaff- Olivia Carlstedt, Kevin Panzarella, and Glenn Panzarella, Westfield Indoor Percussion Staff 2022/23, Director - Michael RennakerProgram Coordinator - Andrew MuthDirector of Operations- Peter Lintzenich Performing Arts Instruction Assistant- Dave ShinaultProgram Designer- Jack PursifullMusic Arranger - Don BarrettPercussion Supervisor- Orion AveryStaff- Jack Doerges, Colton King, and Sammy Bonnet, Andrew Muth email: mutha@wws.k12.in.us, cell: 547-971-1248, Alex Sparks - email:sparksa@wws.k12.in.us, PeterLintzenich - email:lintzenichp@wws.k12.in.us, Please do not contact staff through their. Due to the Town's legal and financial flexibility with capital projects and bonding capacity, the financing of the entire project will be administered by the Town. Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Vitale considers himself lucky not only because of his students and their families, but because he works in a supportive district filled with talented and dedicated music educators, including his co-director, Trevor Sindorf. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Our workshops are taught by university professors and high school band directors. 871 likes. The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. Westfield HS Band, Chantilly, Virginia. The Westfield Band Boosters cordially invite you to apply to our 13th Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. All four of the Westfield High School student musicians who qualified for Region Band in January also were awarded spots in All-State Band. In his letter, he notes that Vitalevoluntarily hosts a well-attended book club before school for any student interested in strengthening their leadership skills. We still have 70-something kids thats not a terrible number, he said.The WHS students are never all in one place at a time. A former student, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Roe 2, said Elgas began keeping her after class to touch her breasts when she was in eighth grade in the late 1970s. It is . And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". Mrs. Sarnoff is the Department Chair of the Music Program at Venice High School, where she has been teaching at Venice High School for over 25 years. Performance credits include studio and motion picture work with LA Master Chorale and Pacific Chorale. Westfield High School Band director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 40 Under 40, a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha.Westfield Public Schools, Westfield High School Band director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 40 Under 40, a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha last year to recognize outstanding music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs.. Right now, Bob Plasse of Westfield on Weekends contacted me to see if we could do something on Channel 15. Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . Despite the pandemic, the enrollment in our Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Winter Guard continue to be very strong due to all of his efforts. 36 character (s) remaining. Donations can be made by check made out to WHSBPA (Westfield High School Band Parents Association) and sent to the attention of Chris Vitale, Director of Bands, at 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ 07090 or by donating online. 18250 N. Union Street . There are hand sanitizers in the classrooms and extra masks. Gahr High School Marching Gladiators. I keep things very casual and try to let the students drive the discussions, Vitale says. 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Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. He had explained to me thats what happened when people are in love and that he loved me, she said. His ensembles have given performances at the NJ State Band Gala, the New Jersey Music Educators State Conference, the Music For All National Festival, at The Lincoln Center, and at The Kimmel Center. Stephanie Lai was a 2020 intern for the Los Angeles Times. Westfield High School Band Director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 "40 Under 40", a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha last year to "recognize outstanding music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs." Westfield High School Band - Westfield Band Announcements Pre-Assessment Concert #1 @ Westfield Highschool Auditorium - 02/28 - 7PM Pre-Assessment Concert #2 @ Westfield Highschool Auditorium - 03/01 - 7PM Marching Bulldog Calendar If the calendar below does not appear on your device. Junior Jimmy Krupienski plays with a new PPE bell cover on his trumpet. In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. They appreciate the honest approach and the sense of accomplishment that they feel when they reach their goals is far greater as a result., Every other year, Vitale runs a leadership book club that is open to any student. Band Director: Andrew Muth. Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Concert Band and/or Director's approval through audition. The kids certainly do try. The Westfield High School concert bands have been consistently recognized across the state of Texas and beyond, being named the Texas 5A Honor Band three times most recently in 1998, and have performed at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. The alleged abuse occurred while Elgas taught at Fremont and Sycamore junior high schools and ranged from sexually harassing students to having years-long sexual relationships with girls, who were 12 or 13 years old when the abuse started, according to the suit. Despite the pandemic, the enrollment in our Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Winter Guard continue to be very strong due to all of his efforts. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. We are fortunate to have an amazing team of band directors, from elementary school through high school, that work together on a daily basis to make the bands in Westfield some of the best in New Jersey. . A second pregnancy ended the same way. The funds would come from School Choice, [] "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. Prior to coming to Westfield High School Mr. Vitale served as a high school band director in Fairfax County, Virginia. Great Oak High School Marching Band. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He said the jazz band, which is anywhere from 10 to 20 students, can fit in the practice room together.In some ways this has allowed us to evaluate what we do and who we are, he said.Kennedy acknowledged that all of the moving parts have slowed down how much material they can cover, and they havent been allowed to schedule any performances. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. "I did not see this coming at all.". A bit aways from his hometown, his musical . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. . [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Were trying to find some ways to offer something for the holidays, and beyond that well see what happens, Kennedy said.This gave us all a chance to pause and reflect on things that are important to us, things we enjoy doing, and how fragile things are, Kennedy said. This proves to them that if we work together and work very hard, success will come.. Two of the districts high school band directors, Alex Delao and Jeffrey William Plum, were convicted of molesting students in the 1980s. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. Each year, I am amazed and inspired by how accepting our students are of each other no matter what the circumstances.. A bit aways from his hometown, his musical endeavors have taken him across the globe, but now have landed him in Los Angeles. Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. Elgas took her to get an abortion. Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. The Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. Granite Bay. "If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator.. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. He said the younger music instructors in the district have been helping him with all of the transitions. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. Our students get 1-on-1, hands-on training with music educators at the top of their field. WESTFIELD The Westfield High School Marching Band is in the middle of a busy season, and they're loving every minute of it. The band director, who is in his tenth year at Westfield High School, was named to the "40 Under 40" Music Advocacy Program after several of his colleagues and students sent in letters of support of his nomination. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. Itinerant Music, Band, Teacher. The kids have been great in wearing the masks, and staying socially distanced. WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. WESTFIELD, NJ Westfield High School band director Christopher Vitale was recognized among 40 "outstanding music directors" all under the age of 40 for his . For the Veterans Day ceremony in Westfield, it was just Kennedy and two of his trumpeters playing taps, the first time in his career that they havent brought the band to the ceremony. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". The Marching.com links directory lists websites related to high school marching bands, college bands, Venice High School's Band Director, Mr. Lee hails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States under the age of 40 who meet the programs criteria of action, courage, creativity, and growth. "We found that coming out of this, students are dealing with all kinds of things and stress levels are higher than we've ever seen them. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. Always professional and well respected by his colleagues, I can think of no one more deserving of this recognition., Vitale says that through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork. And I have always tried to be bluntly honest with my students, he says. WESTFIELD Band has been a little bit of a challenge to get underway, says Westfield High School and Technical Academy Band director Patrick Kennedy, but were slowly edging back towards some sense of normalcy, he said.Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. Westfield plans to award a band scholarship in her name, and donations payable to Westfield High School Music Boosters Club may be sent to the school at 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151. Please enter an email address where you can be reached if the staffer needs to respond to you. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. Mr. Lee sang with the NEC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and regularly performed in the Undergraduate Opera Scenes program and Graduate Opera productions. Telephone: (323) 900-2748. To be able to navigate this together is certainly a lot of moving parts, he said.Hes also trying to get the jazz band and drum roll together after school to practice, so theyre ready when they do get a chance to perform. Your Email. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, "The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. But he also had a reputation for getting too close to some girls in his class, according to the lawsuit. Central Jersey Music Educators Association. We meet every day, and are experimenting with using the computer to broadcast the music in the room, and have the kids play along at home, Kennedy said. They have the covers for trumpets, trombones, and saxophones, and ones for the tubas are enroute. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.". Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Shortly after her 15th birthday, she got pregnant. The marching band is open to any student in grades 9-12. Katherine Pierce. The eight former students sued unnamed defendants who were responsible for overseeing Elgas. . Its a great way to keep organized old dog, new tricks, Kennedy, who is sporting a white ponytail, said.Due to COVID regulations, wind and brass band members have to be ten feet apart; drums and piano six feet apart, which means finding a spot indoors where they all fit. "If anything, COVID has taught us that the arts in general, not just music, provides such an important part of a well-rounded education," Vitale said. Mr. David W. Lee. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. The band . Westfield, IN 46074. If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator., Westfield Public Schools302 Elm StreetWestfield, NJ 07090Phone: (908) 789-4400, Falynn Balassone He is very excited to work with the studentsandlooking forward to building a strong and comprehensive music program at Venice High School. Phone: (317) 867 . At the Oct. 15 football game against Minnechaug at Bullens Field, which the Bombers won 13 to 0, the band couldn't wait to get to halftime. I think theyll come back once things change. Fax: (317) 867-2909. . He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. I lost probably 25 kids. The club reads Stephen Coveys The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People over the course of several months and meets before school every few weeks to discuss various topics covered in the book. Click on any of the icons below to follow our social media accounts! The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. Kids love to play, and everybody loves to see them do it. Yamaha says in a press release that hundreds of nominations were received by students, parents, teachers, and local instrument dealers and mentors, highlighting the music educators impacting their community and students in a positive direction.. Yamaha reported in a written statement that hundreds of nominations were received by students, parents, teachers, and local instrument dealers and mentors, highlighting the music educators impacting their community and students in a positive direction.. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Sarnoff is also one of six female American Sailing Association instructors/evaluators, where she is the lead instructor of the largest sailing school in Southern California. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". Kennedy sees a third of his members on Cohort A, a third on Cohort B, and he has another third that are fully remote and participate online. I wonder where Id be today if it wasnt for this person who turned my entire world upside down, said the former student, now in her 50s, who later married and had children. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. Westfield High School Band director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 "40 Under 40, a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha last year to "recognize . If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator.. Have a news tip? Back to Departments. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within . For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. All rights reserved (About Us). During COVID, Vitale said he dealt with a number of challenges as band director and that he had to get creative when it came to teaching music online. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. Your Name. drum and bugle corps, color guards and drum lines. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. He said he still has 30 students in the band at WTA.Kennedy said he is using Google Classroom this year, and the district was fortunate to buy a program for all the kids called SmartMusic, which allows music teachers to buy music to let students work on it at home. 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