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Wind Ensemble
Music For All National Music Festival Invited Ensemble Performance
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 9:15 AM Schrott Center
Fort Worth Independent School District Presents the Send Off Performance
Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 4:00 PM Ed Landreth Hall, TCU
FortWorth FortWorth Independent school District
ABOUT THE MCLEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS
McLean Middle School, located in Fort Worth, Texas, has been home to a vibrant band program since its opening in 1936. Over the past several years, the McLean Bands have earned a reputation for excellence, consistently achieving high ratings at contests and has advanced to the Area level in the TMEA Honor Band process. The program includes three concert ensembles and a jazz band, providing students with a range of opportunities to develop their musical skills and perform at a high level.
Beginning band classes are offered at the McLean 6th Grade campus, where students are taught in homogenous instrument groups to build a strong foundation in music. Beyond their achievements in fine arts, McLean band students are often leaders in other school programs, excelling academically, athletically, and in community service, reflecting the wellrounded nature of the program’s participants.
The McLean Band is a point of pride for McLean and Fort Worth ISD!
ABOUT THE Fort Worth ISD
The Fort Worth Independent School District serves more than 70,000 students across more than 80 schools in Fort Worth, Texas. Committed to education excellence, FWISD focuses on preparing students for college, career and life through innovative programs, strung community partnerships, and a dedication to equity and inclusion. With a diverse student population, FWISD offers specialized academics, dual-language programs, and career and technical education pathways to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
"Weenvisionafuturewhereeverystudentis equippedwithacomprehensiveeducation, enrichedbydiverseexperiencesandglobal perspectives.Ourcommitmenttonurturing teachersandprovidingequitableopportunities ensuresthateachstudentispreparedtothrivein aninterconnectedworld,deeplyrootedintheir historicalandculturalheritage.”
A word from ourAdministration
new era fanfare
Randall D Standridge
New Era Fanfare is a concert opener written for wind ensemble It uses motivic development, pop rhythms, and bombastic percussion to make a definite statement at a concert or event This piece was written for the 2012 Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region VI Honor Band In addition to the standard compliment of instruments, the work utilizes the next family to enter the concert band, electronics Electronic instruments will become part of the concert band, and we as composers and educators should embrace it These instruments do not replace our band instruments: they add new color A New Era has begun!
simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs
Frank Ticheli
The Shakers were a religious sect who splintered from a Quaker community in the mid-1700s in Manchester, England Known then derisively as "Shaking Quakers" because of the passionate shaking that would occur during their religious services, they were viewed as radicals, and their members were sometimes harassed and even imprisoned by the English My work is built from four Shaker melodies -- a sensuous nature song, a lively dance tune, a tender lullaby, and most famously, Simple Gifts, the hymn that celebrates the Shaker's love of simplicity and humility In setting these songs, I sought subtle ways to preserve their simple, straightforward beauty Melodic freshness and interest were achieved primarily through variations of harmony, of texture, and especially of orchestration
The first movement is a setting of In Yonder Valley, generally regarded to be the oldest surviving Shaker song with text This simple hymn in praise of nature is attributed to Father James Whittaker (1751-1787), a member of the small group of Shakers who emigrated to America in 1774 My setting enhances the image of spring by turning the first three notes of the tune into a birdcall motive
The finale is a setting of the Shakers' most famous song, Simple Gifts, sometimes attributed to Elder Joseph Bracket (1797-1882) of the Alfred, Maine, community, and also said (in Lebanon, New York, manuscript) as having been received from a Negro spirit at Canterbury, New Hampshire, making Simple Gifts possibly a visionary gift song It has been used in hundreds of settings, most notably by Aaron Copland in the brilliant set of variations which conclude his Appalachian Spring Without ever quoting him, my setting begins at Copland's doorstep, and quickly departs Throughout its little journey, the tune is never abandoned, rarely altered, always exalted - Program Note by composer
Chan Chan
William Owens
Located near the Pacific coast city of Trujillo, Chan Chan was the capital of the Chimú civilization, which lasted from A D 850 to around 1470 The adobe metropolis was the seat of power for an empire that stretched 600 miles from just south of Ecuador down to central Peru By the 15th century, as many as 60,000 people lived in Chan Chan
The city was established in one of the world's bleakest coastal deserts, where the average annual rainfall was less than a tenth of an inch Still, Chan Chan's fields and gardens flourished, thanks to a sophisticated network of irrigation canals and wells
Chan Chan's days of glory came to an end around 1470, when the Inca conquered the city, broke up the Chimú Empire and brought many of Chan Chan's craftsmen to their own capital, Cuzco, 600 miles to the southeast By the time Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro arrived around 1532, the city had been largely abandoned, though reports from the expedition described walls and other architectural features adorned with precious metals
Beauty and raw power collide in this contemporary work that pays homage to Chan Chan, an ancient city in the desert of northern Peru Engaging melodies and primal harmonies reveal both spectacle and mystery as the work unfolds
MEN OF OHIO
Henry Filmore, arr. Robert Foster
Fillmore dedicated this march "To the President, Warren G Harding, and his staunch Loyalists" in 1921, the year Harding became the 29th president of the United States Harding had played alto horn in his hometown band of Caledonia and later, in Marion, Ohio, where his family moved He also enjoyed boxing, motoring, fishing, baseball, card playing and golfing His high school popularity continued into adulthood, and he was elected to the state senate in 1898 and to the U S Congress as a senator in 1914 In 1920 the "small-town hero" took advantage of the American mood against the restrictions of the war years and ran a successful campaign for the nation's highest office His popularity in that office was tarnished after two of his political appointees were convicted of graft and sent to prison In an effort to regain the confidence of the populace in himself and his Republican Party members, Harding undertook a rigorous speaking schedule which left him completely exhausted A stroke followed, and he died in August 1923
SQUIRREL CHASE CAROL BRITTIN CHAMBERS
Squirrel Chase by Carol Brittin Chambers is a fast-paced galop inspired by the energetic and mischievous nature of squirrels A galop, a lively dance in duple meter, mimics the quick, darting movements of these creatures The piece features playful melodies, lively percussion, and a sense of humor, capturing the excitement of a squirrel’s unpredictable chase The quirky rhythms and dynamic energy make it an engaging and entertaining work for both performers and audiences
CON SABOR ESPANOL
LEWIS J. BUCKLEY
Originally composed as a conducting sight-reading exercise for auditions to select his successor as Director of the U S Coast Guard Band, Con Sabor Español is a lively and rhythmically intricate work Full of mixed meters and engaging challenges, the piece blends technical precision with vibrant Spanish-inspired energy Despite its origins as a test piece, it has become a favorite for ensembles, offering both performers and audiences a dynamic and spirited musical experience
Country club stomp
JaRod Hall
Country Club Stomp is a lively, high-energy piece inspired by the New Orleans “second line” groove, a tradition rooted in brass band parades The infectious rhythms, driven by the drummers, create a forward-moving pulse full of joy and spirit This musical style traces its origins to West African circle dances, which evolved into parade processions in Black American celebrations
The title comes from Country Club Drive in Irving, Texas, home to Sam Houston Middle School, where Hall served as band director in 2020 Dedicated to his students and their resilience, Country Club Stomp bursts with personality, pride, and celebration
Concert Program
NEW ERA FANFARE
Randall Standridge
Randall Standridge Music, LLC
SIMPLE GIFTS: FOUR SHAKER SONGS
I. In Yonder Valley
IV. Simple Gifts
Frank Ticheli
Manhattan Beach Music
CHAN CHAN
William Owens
Alfred Music
MEN OF OHIO
Henry Fillmore, arr
Robert Foster
Carl Fischer Music
Jolette Wine, Conductor
SQUIRREL CHASE
Carol Britten Chambers
Excelsia Music
Jacob Gandy, Conductor
CON SABOR ESPANOL
Lewis Buckley
Cimarron Music Press
COUNTRY CLUB STOMP
JaRod Hall
FJH Music
CHRISTA MARTIEN
JACOB GANDY LINDSEY TRAUGHBER
Christa Martien is in her fourth year of teaching at McLean Middle School and her eighth year with the Fort Worth Independent School District Before joining team McLean, she taught at Southwest High School for four years A native of El Paso, Texas, Mrs Martien graduated from Coronado High School and went on to study Music Education at Texas Tech University She was inspired to teach music by her high school band director, Mr Kenny Capshaw While at Texas Tech, she studied oboe under Ms Amy Anderson and performed with the university’s top ensembles as well as the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra
Under her direction, the McLean Wind Ensemble has consistently earned superior ratings at contests The 2025 Music for All National Festival will be the ensemble’s first national performance Mrs Martien is passionate about helping students from all backgrounds achieve success and find joy and success through music education
Outside the classroom, Mrs Martien enjoys photography and spending time with her husband, Nik, and their daughter, Leighton
Jacob Gandy is a third-year band director and has spent all three of those years at McLean Middle School where he also student taught in 2022 Mr Gandy is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington where he performed with the top ensembles He plays the French Horn and currently plays principal horn with the Mansfield Philharmonic He continues to participate in the Fort Worth community through music education and performances and enjoys both greatly Outside of music, Jacob enjoys hiking in national parks and caring for his house plants and garden, combining his love for the outdoors with his creative pursuits These interests bring balance and inspiration to his work and personal life
Lindsey Traughber is in her 11th year at McLean 6th Grade Center, and 22nd year of teaching Mrs Traughber specializes in beginning band, a consistent focus throughout her career, and lays the foundation for the McLean Middle and Paschal High School
Bands In addition, she has consistently earned sweepstakes with both middle and high school bands under her direction A Burleson, Texas High School graduate and 3-time TMEA All State clarinetist, she earned her Bachelor of Music Education from West Texas A&M University in 2004 At WTAMU, she performed in the Symponic Band and Wind Ensemble and studied under Douglas Storey, Gary Garner, Donald Lefevre, and Russ Teweleit Traughber resides in North Fort Worth with her husband, Brian, an animation teacher in the Keller ISD, and their 4 boys, Nolan, Clark, Miles, and Jack Together, they enjoy Disney, cooking, and family travels to the beach
Collin Caldwell is an active educator, jazz drummer, and percussionist in the Central North Texas area As a native to Melissa, TX, Mr Caldwell graduated high school in 2019 and attended Baylor University to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
During Mr Caldwell's time at Baylor School of Music, he participated in a multitude of ensembles including the Baylor Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Golden Wave Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, Baylor Percussion Group, Theatre Pit Orchestra and various jazz combos and brass bands
Mr Caldwell was fortunate to study percussion under the instruction of Dr Todd Meehan, Mr Arlo Shultis, and Dr Chris Sies while studying jazz under the instruction of Dr Edward Taylor and Mr Alex Parker
Mr Caldwell also worked with many esteemed percussion artists including Josh Jones, Ivan Trevino, Doug Perkins, George Nickson, Cynthia Yeh, and Shawn Mativetsky
COLLIN CALDWELL
JOLETTE WINE
Jolette Wine retired after 32 years as a band director and begin her dream of helping young music educators She is currently serving as an Instrumental Band Specialist for the Fort Worth ISD Music Department where she mentors band programs throughout the district In addition, she is involved in helping several other band programs throughout the Dallas-Ft Worth metroplex
Ms Wine was the Director of Bands at Birdville High School where the band received the National Mark of Excellence Award, marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade, placed 11th at the State Marching Band Contest, and consistently earned the Sweepstakes Award at UIL marching and concert band contest Prior to her time in Birdville, Ms Wine was the Associate Director of Bands at L D Bell High School where the marching band earned the Grand National Champion Award at the Bands of America Contest in Indianapolis Ms Wine spent most of her teaching career at the middle school level where she developed a passion for teaching beginners and developing young musicians In 2002, The Cross Timbers Middle School Band placed 3rd in the TMEA Class CC Honor Band competition and the Colleyville Middle School Band was named the 1994 Class CC State Honor Band of Texas and performed at the Texas Music Educators Convention in San Antonio
Ms Wine attended West Texas A&M University where she studied flute with Dr Gary Garner and began her studies in music education She received a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Texas in Arlington and a Master of Music in flute performance from the University of North Texas
An active clinician and adjudicator throughout the state of Texas, Ms Wine’s professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Texas Music Adjudicators Association, and the Phi Beta Mu Honorary Bandmasters Fraternity
BRIAN MERRILL
She has been a frequent presenter at several workshops including TMEA, TBA, The Art of Teaching Music, Young Educators Seminars and the Midwest Band & Orchestra Convention In 2023, Ms Wine was inducted into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame
Ms Wine is proud to serve as a music educator bringing her passion for music to the many students and directors she is privileged to work with They continue to bring inspiration to her daily Her greatest joy is her son Carson and daughter-in-law Michelle who are currently living in Sydney, Australia as well as her favorite 7 pound Papillion, Stellaluna
Brian Merrill currently serves as Conductor of the Mansfield Wind Symphony, an all-volunteer organization of adult musicians who have the passion and ability to perform advanced wind literature In 2021, the Mansfield Wind Symphony performed at both the Texas Bandmasters Convention and at the Midwest Clinic Merrill also serves as a consultant and clinician for DFW area middle school and high school bands
Merrill taught band for seven years in the Irving ISD and 23 years at Duncanville High School After retiring from public school teaching, Merrill served for eleven years as Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Education at Southern Methodist University Mr Merrill has worked with the McLean Band as a mentor for 3 years
Merrill is a Past President of the Texas Bandmasters Association and served TBA as the Coordinator of the Academy for New Band, Choir and Orchestra
Directors for 8 years In 2013, the Texas Bandmasters Association recognized Merrill with the Meritorious Achievement Award In 2021, Merrill was inducted into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame
FLUTE
Maya Knox
Aria La Cour
Isabel Mardones
Jadelynn Rosales
Stella Simpson
OBOE
Erin McCain
Alexander Wilkinson
BASSOON
Eleanor Hubmer
Ian Sauve
CLARINET
Madelyn Cisneros
Liam Cretsinger
Leen Ibrahim
Beatriz Iniguez Zarate
Lester Ledoux
Sophie Munoz
Rodrigo Pozos
BASS CLARINET
Luis Martinez
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Annie Groat
Sailer Wiehle
TENOR SAXOPHONE
Laird Smith
BARI SAXOPHONE
Iker Perez Garcia
TRUMPET
Edward Espinoza
Alexander Flores
Kevin Garcia
Elizabeth Gomez
Ashlyn Louis
Hunter Vaughan
FRENCH HORN
Collin Burshears
Rahan De La Fuente
Robert Hatch Meyer
Rachel Middleton
Reid Rubenkoenig
Isaac Ruiz
TROMBONE
Erik DeLeon
Jonathan Macias
Reid Mulloy
EUPHONIUM
Enrique Dominguez
Henry Miles
Alexander Wills
TUBA
Joseph Jungo
Joshua Musoma
David Perez
PERCUSSION
Timothy
Nickolas
Ansley
McLean McLean
FLUTE
Aria La Cour
Stella Simpson
Isabel Mardones
Maya Knox
Jadelynn Rosales
DOUBLE REEDS
Alex Wilkinson-EH
Erin McCain
Ellie Hubmer
Ian Sauve
CLARINET
Madelyn Cisneros
Liam Cretsinger
Leen Ibrahim
Beatriz Iniguez Zarate
Lester Ledoux
Sophie Munoz
Rodrigo Pozos
SAXOPHONE
Sailer Wiehle
Annie Groat
Laird Smith
Iker-Perez Garcia
TRUMPET
Elizabeth Gomez
Edward Espinoza
Kevin Garcia
Ashlyn Louis
Hunter Vaughan
Alexander Flores
FRENCH HORN
Rachel Middleton
Rahan De La Fuente
Reid Rubenkoenig
Isaac Ruiz
Collin Burshears
Robert Hatch Meyer
TROMBONE
Jonathan Macias
Emiliano Lopez
Erik DeLeon
Reid Mulloy
EUPHONIUM
Enrique Dominguez
Henry Miles
Alexander Wills
Joseph Jungo
David Perez
Joshua Musoma
PERCUSSION
Timothy
Owen Tulbert
To the 2024-2025 Wind Ensemble:
“Yourhardworkthesepastmonthshasbeennothinglessthaninspiring. Thewayyoupushpastadversityandbringyourbestdailyhasmademea betterbanddirectorandperson.
Thankyoufordoingthiswithme,andweknowthelegacyyouwillleavein theMcLeanBandHallwillbefeltforyearstocome.Makebeautifulmusic andcontinuetofindjoyingettingtodothatwithyourfriends.Wehope thismomentstayswithyouforever!Wecan’twaittoseewhatyoualldoin thefuture!”
-Mrs. Martien and Mr. Gandy
2023-2024 MCLEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE
Submission Group
FLUTE
Allison Dominguez
Humberto Huerta
Maya Knox
Isabel Mardones
Catherine Vaughan
Kanesia Wilhite
OBOE
Hannah Dickerson
Erin McCain
BASSOON
Judah Arreola
Eleanor Hubmer
CLARINET
Benjamin Bardewa
Liam Cretsinger
Beatriz Iniguez Zarate
Lester Ledoux
Zayna Mikhail Holcomb
Sophie Munoz
BASS CLARINET
Miguel Linares-Zamudio
Noa Peres
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Annie Groat
Zachary Lovelady
Alexander Moreno Diosado
TENOR SAXOPHONE
Laird Smith
BARI SAXOPHONE
Iker Perez Garcia
TRUMPET
Leslie Casso Flores
Edward Espinoza
Gabriel Garnett
Ava Gunderson
Ashlyn Louis
Kiska Whittier
FRENCH HORN
Collin Burshears
Robert Hatch Meyer
Rachel Middleton
Benjamin Morton
Abril Villagomez
Ava Zimpelman
TROMBONE
Kendall Keith
Leah Kerstetter
Olivia Landreth
Diego Martinez
Victor Perez Garcia
Jay Walters
EUPHONIUM
Andrew Hernandez
Alexander Wills
TUBA
Alex Moreno
Joshua Musoma
Oscar Nava
PERCUSSION
Collin Alexander
James Fahey
Brandyn Harris
Henry Jennings
Clayton Purcell
Adrian Soto
Asher Werner
PRIVATE LESSON FACULTY
Thank you Thank you
Lauren Davis, Flute
Lauren Hanifan, Oboe
Frank Truex, Bassoon
Thomas Chavez, Clarinet
Paul Zaborac, Saxophone
Justin Talamantez, Trumpet
Manny Arellano, Trumpet
Trevor Costello, French Horn
Lynn Childers, Trombone
Maritza Gonzales, Euphonium
Ricardo Gonzales, Tuba
Logan Seith, Percussion
MCLEAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Barbara Ozuna, principal
Ashley Zamora, Assistant Principal
Manuel Alvarado, Assistant Principal
Leticia Ramirez, Counselor
Nathaniel Murray, Counselor
PASCHAL HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Lance Walker, Director of Bands
Jonathan Strahan
Daniel Rubiano
Collin Caldwell, Percussion & Jazz
MCLEANBANDBOOSTERS
Andrea Darwin, President
Krista Hubmer, Treasurer
Ashlee Vaughan, Secretary
Daphne Cretsinger and Julie Wilkinson, Fundraising
MCLEAN FEEDER ELEMENTARY MUSIC
Overton Park, Cindy Burlin
Tanglewood, Jennifer Eldridge
Lily B. Clayton, Layne Trent
Westcliff, Christopher Namislo
Alice D Contreras, Marci Morrell
George C. Clarke, Osvaldo Martinez
Alice Carlson, Susan La Pointe
MCLEANMIDDLESCHOOLFINEARTS
Matthew Gonzales, Orchestra
Jonathan Hately, Choir
Rachel Blizzard, Theater
Cristie Geist, Theater
Alex Denham, Art
SPECIAL THANKS
Alex Martien Chanthavongsy
Emily Gandy Hines
Guenevere Nieman
Bernarda Pegueros
Lauren Hanifan, Student Teacher
MFA Chaperones
FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dr. Karen Molinar, Intrim Superintendent
Dr. Gracie Guerrero, Area 2 Superintendent
Dr. Valencia Rhines, Middle School Executive Director
Jesse Cannon II, Director of Visual and Performing Arts
Dick Clardy, Coordinator of Instrumental Music
Jolette Wine, Band Specialist
Stacey Dunn, Band Specialist
Steve Andre, Band Specialist
Paschal Band Family
DearPaschalBandFam,
Onbehalfofourstudents,parentsandstaff,wesincerelythankyouforyourdedication andservicetotheMcLeanBands.Yourcommitmenttodevelopingourstudentsfrom beginnerstohighschoolisatruegifttoourprogram.
Lindsey,frombeginningbandinaportabletotheNationalstage,youhaveprovideda foundationforthestudentsthatisthereasonwearehere!Wehavelearnedsomuch fromyourkind,joyfulandorganizedapproachtomusiceducation.Lance,Jonathan, DanandCollin,thankyouforcomingovertosupportusandourstudentsevenwhenit isdifficult.Youareunmatchedinyourdedicationtostudentsfrom6thto12thgrade. Thementorshipfromallofyoumeanstheworldtous.
Ourteamhasbecomethecoreofourprograms.Ilovethatweallteachtogetherand showupforeachotherconstantly.Thankyouforeverything,wecouldn’tdoanyofthis withoutyou!
-Mrs. Martien and Mr. Gandy
JONATHAN STRAHAN
LANCE WALKER DANIEL RUBIANO
Why the Cardinals Cardinals Love Band
“Band feels like a place where I belong. I feel like everyone is a friend, and it is the best feeling you can have! I am proud to be going on our trip to Indianapolis to represent our school. Performing at Music for All will show others how much band and music trul mean to me.”
-Sailer Wiehle, Saxophone, 7th Grade
“Making music with my friends at McLean is always such a great experience! We have learned so much and can’t wait to perfom nationally at Music for All!
-Tate Watson-Sanchez, Percussion, 7th Grade
“Being in a band that gets to do great things is filled with hard work and discipline. It sets you up for the long run in anything you set your mind to, and you make tons of friends along the way. Learning a new talent helps your mind grow and band has taught me to never give up.
-Ashlyn Louis, Trumpet, 8th Grade
“Being a part of a band has felt like finding a second family. The connection between my bandmates, the energy we create togeter, and the joy of sharing our music with others is indescribable. I am incredibly excited to perform in Indianapolis!”
-Maddie Cisneros, Clarinet, 7th Grade
“Band means so much to me! It’s like a big family tree, someone always has your back. I am so excited to perform in Indianapolis, and I am grateful to have this huge opportunity with my friends”
-Jadelynn Rosales, Flute, 7th Grade
“Many peoople think that band is just an extra curricular, but to the kids in band, it feels like a part of us is whole. We aren’t just students playing an instrument, we are a family. Being in band has taught me to be a good leader and discipline. Knowing we can accomplish wonderful things together is the best feeling!
-Betty Iniguez Zarate, Clarinet, 8th Grade
“Excellence in Everything”
Presenting Sponsors
Fort Worth Independent School District
McLean Middle School Band Boosters
McLean Middle School PTA
Mistletoe Heights HOA
Tarpley Music Fan Pledge