CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SYMPHONIC BAND
C H R I S T I N E C U M B E R L E D G E D I R E C TO R
N I C H O L A S W I L S O N A S S I S TA N T D I R E C TO R
VA N M AT H E W S G U E S T CO N D U C TO R M A R I O C A S A N O VA G U E S T CO N D U C TO R M E L O D I A N N E M A L L O W G U E S T CO N D U C TO R M I C H A E L L E E G U E S T S O LO I S T
THE 73RD ANNUAL
MIDWEST CLINIC AN INTERNATIONAL BAND AND ORCHESTRA CONFERENCE
C H I C AG O, I L L I N O I S W E D N E S DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 12:00PM • SKYLINE BALLROOM
H U R S T- E U L E S S - B E D F O R D I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T • E U L E S S , T E X A S
C O N G R AT U L AT O R Y L E T T E R S
C O N G R AT U L AT O R Y L E T T E R S As Superintendent of schools, I am excited to have the Central Junior High Band represent the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District at the 2019 Midwest International Band & Orchestra Conference. It has been 20 years since one of our groups performed at this prestigious event. The students, under the direction of Christine Cumberledge and assistant director Nicholas Wilson, have distinguished themselves as musicians of merit and have combined their individual talents to create something bigger than themselves, the award-winning Central Junior High Band. It is the district’s belief that music is an important part of educating the whole child, and it is through the study of music that students sharpen their memory, learn teamwork, practice discipline, and find a creative outlet. The study of music also provides the opportunity for students to broaden their horizons of appreciation for an important dimension in our culture. The magic of music education is that it can spark a child’s imagination and ignite a lifetime of passion. I hope you enjoy today’s concert.
Steven A. Chapman
Superintendent, HEB ISD
On behalf of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, I would like to congratulate the Central Junior High School Symphonic Band on being selected to participate in The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Your selection honors the time and dedication of each student and the tremendous leadership of Director Christine Cumberledge and Assistant Director Nicholas Wilson. Performing in the 73rd Midwest Clinic is a great accolade and the rigorous selection process validates the talent of the Central Junior High School Band. You are to be commended for your commitment to excellence and we know you will represent our district well. We hope you enjoy your time in Chicago and know that we are so very proud of you all.
Joe Harrington, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Administration, HEB ISD
To Those Attending Today’s Concert: On behalf of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, we welcome you to this performance by the Central Junior High Band. It is our great honor to perform at the 2019 Midwest International Band & Orchestra Conference. It was 1999 when a group from Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD last performed on this stage and we are very grateful to be selected to perform this year. Under the direction of Christine Cumberledge, and assisted by Nicholas Wilson, this group is commended for their pursuit of musical achievement at a very high level. These students represent a very diverse campus where young musicians from cultures around the world and from every economic background, play in band not only for the joy of performing music, but to be a part of something beyond themselves. Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD practices the belief that We Educate the Whole Child. The study of music, in fact all the visual and performing arts, is a crucial component of the overall learning process in a child’s life. We believe these students not only receive a high quality, comprehensive education, but they learn beyond the classroom in dimensions of a global culture, an attitude of service, and being a part of a family that will remain important to them for a lifetime. Thank you for attending this concert today. We hope that you will leave this hall with a song in your heart to share with all you encounter as these young musicians have inspired you today. Thank you for supporting music education and music performance in a global arena. Musically,
Mark A. Chandler
Director of Visual & Performing Arts, HEB ISD
To the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic: On behalf of the students, faculty, and administration of Central Junior High, we are honored that the Central Junior High Symphonic Band has been selected to perform at the 2019 Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference. Central Junior High and Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD have a rich history of outstanding performance in the Fine Arts. Our district and community have a long held belief that student lives are enriched through the Arts. The band program under the direction of Christine Cumberledge (Director) and Nicholas Wilson (Assistant Director) provides an experience that is truly World Class. Observing the CJH Band system from the very beginning when directors are helping 6th graders select instruments, to now, I am always amazed. The band experience is a special part of our campus. We are thankful for the generous financial support of our community sponsors, CJH band families, and our district administration to deliver a dream experience for seventy-one 8th and 9th grade students at Central Junior High. These students and directors have committed to summer, early morning, late afternoon, weekend, and vacation rehearsals and clinics in a dedicated effort to highlight their talent, our school, and Hurst Euless Bedford Community. Thank you Midwest Clinic for allowing the Central Junior High Band the opportunity to display what I believe is the hardest working junior high band in the state of Texas. Their commitment to excellence and continual growth as musicians makes for a proud principal. Sincerely,
Randy Belcher
Principal, Central Junior High
A B O U T H U R S T- E U L E S S - B E D F O R D I S D
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Indpendent School District has a long reputation for excellence in all areas of the Visual & Performing Arts. Situated in the Mid-Cities between Fort Worth and Dallas, the district enjoys a variety of venues in which to thrive. For 60 years, HEB ISD has set the standard for academic achievement, strong extracurricular activities with Visual and Performing Arts programs ranked among the nation’s best. HEB ISD puts into practice every day the truth that We Educate the Whole Child. Through the K-6 elementary fine arts experiences, students move forward to the secondary programs where they become engaged in Visual Art, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater and Dance. HEB ISD believes with the guidance of a world-class faculty at every level, students learn life skills such as teamwork, service, leadership, citizenship, and stewardship. In short, the Visual and Performing Arts programs in HEB ISD grow students who will be advocates and patrons of The Arts.
HEB ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HEB ISD ADMINISTRATION
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH ADMINISTRATION
Julie Cole - President Matt Romero - Vice President Fred Campos - Secretery Dawn Jordan-Wells - Member Rochelle Ross - Member Faye Beaulieu - Member Andy Cargile - Member Steve Chapman - Superintendent
Steve Chapman - Superintendent Lydia Martin - Deputy Superintendent of Educational Operations David Garcia - Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations Joe Harrington - Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Administration Mary Stokic - Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Administration Scott Forrester - Assistant Superintendent of Technology Cicely Tuttle - Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Deanne Hullender - Chief Public Relations & Marketing Officer Mark Chandler - Director of Visual and Performing Arts Carol Marlow - Visual and Performing Arts Secretary
Randy Belcher - Principal Jade Wiseman - Assistant Principal Cynthia Morgan - Assistant Principal Jennifer Nixon - Principal’s Secretary Linda Norrick - Registrar Brenda Frost - Attendance Secretary Rafael Parra - Counselor Yolanda Turner - Counselor Lillian Vazquez Alvarez - Receptionist
ABOUT CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Central Junior High School is located west of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District. Central Junior High was named the #1 Most Diverse Public Middle School in Texas based on demographic data from the U.S. Department of Education. The school has over 1,200 students and 63% of the population is economically disadvantaged. Almost 70% of the students participate in band, orchestra or choir. Also, Central Junior High is the only junior high school in the district to offer instruction in five languages (Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, and French), a STEM Robotics & Engineering program in the 7th grade and advanced Pre-AP classes. Central Junior High is also unique among HEB ISD junior highs in that students are zoned to attend one of the two high schools, L.D. Bell High School and Trinity High School. HEB ISD serves over 23,000 students. Students attend elementary (grades K-6,) junior high (grades 7-9,) and high school (grades 10-12.) Over 325 children are a part of the Central Junior High Band. Instruction in band begins in 7th grade where students meet in homogeneous classes daily for 45 minutes. After the beginner year, students in 8th and 9th grade are placed into one of three performing bands. All three bands combine to form our pep band for community performances. Each performing band meets during the school day, and students also attend a one-hour instrument-specific sectional before or after school once a week. The 8th and 9th grade members perform a fall, winter, and spring concert. The beginners perform in the winter and spring concerts. As individual musicians, the band consistently earns the highest number of junior high positions in the district and region bands. Over 95% of all band members participate in the solo and ensemble contests. The top performing ensemble is comprised of second and third year players. The band program has a long tradition of excellence and consistently earn the highest ratings at competition. Central Junior High was the last BBB Honor Band to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association annual conference.
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAM
FLYING FORTRESS Robert W. Smith A Fanfare for Band
THE RUSTY BUCKET Carol Brittin Chambers
And Other Juke Joints
CAVERNS OF SONORA William Owens The Secret Cave
Mario Casanova, Guest Conductor
ON A HYMNSONG David R. Holsinger
OF PHILIP BLISS
THRILL RIDE Brian Balmages Melodianne Mallow, Guest Conductor
DOWN TO THE RIVER Michael Sweeney Nicholas Wilson, Conductor
EXTRAORDINARY MACHINES Scott Watson OF CLOCKWORK & STEAM Van Mathews, Guest Conductor
WEEDS Michael Lee/Preston Lewis
adapted by Gabe Musella & Brandon Steber Michael Lee, Guest Soloist
SLEIGH RIDE Leroy Anderson
arr. James D. Ployhar
PROGRAM NOTES
FLYING FORTRESS A Fanfare for Band • Robert W. Smith Flying Fortress was inspired by the historic and legendary Boeing B-17 aircraft. Beginning with a powerful timpani statement, the brass section responds with a resonant introductory theme. Strong melodic lines and woodwind flourishes create a sense of motion throughout. This fanfare for band by Robert W. Smith was dedicated to his father-in-law Roy Benton Hawkins, a B-17 tail gunner who served in WWII and flew missions over Europe. Robert W. Smith is one of the most popular and prolific composers in America today. He has over 600 publications in print with the majority composed and arranged through his long association with Warner Bros. Publications and the Belwin catalog. Mr. Smith is the President/CEO of RWS Music Company, exclusively distributed through C. L. Barnhouse. In addition, he is currently teaching in the Music Industry program at Troy University in Troy, Alabama.
THE RUSTY BUCKET And Other Juke Joints • Carol Brittin Chambers The Rusty Bucket (and Other Juke Joints) was commissioned by the Texas Lutheran University School of Music, to be premiered at the 2014 Summer Music Academy. Traditional Southern folk dance music, “old-time music,” is almost always played on live acoustic instruments, involving some combination of a fiddle, banjo, guitar, and perhaps piano and bass. The typical Southern “barn dance” utilizes fairly structured dances which progress through specific patterns sung out by a caller. “Juke Joint” is actually a vernacular term for a smaller, informal establishment of the mid-1800s that featured music, dancing and drinking in the Southeastern United States. Classic juke joints often catered to the African-American rural work force that began to emerge after the emancipation. The Rusty Bucket is an Americana piece in the style of a reel meant to portray the liveliness and fun of an old-time dance. Carol Brittin Chambers is currently on the music faculty at Texas Lutheran University. She lives in San Antonio, Texas, where she is the owner and composer of Aspenwood Music. She also maintains an active performance schedule, including appearances with the Mid-Texas and San Antonio Symphonies. Before coming to TLU, Mrs. Chambers taught middle school and high school band for many years in the North East Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas.
CAVERNS OF SONORA The Secret Cave • William Owens Abounding in mystery and majesty, the Caverns of Sonora in southwestern Texas are recognized as one of the most spectacular and significant cave systems in the world. Best known for a stunning assemblage of crystal formations, the caves remain quite alive with formations still developing. This work is an engaging musical homage to this beauteous gift of nature. The opening is slow and mysterious, exuding feelings of intrigue as to what secrets the caves may hold. Suddenly becoming brisk in tempo, a somber melody gradually grows into a powerful statement. While driving percussion and dark harmonies now drive the music, the feeling of mystery remains throughout. William Owens received his Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1985 from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. A seasoned music educator, Mr. Owens is active as a composer, conductor, and clinician throughout the United States. Mr. Owens has written numerous commissioned and published works for middle school and high school concert bands.
ON A HYMNSONG OF PHILIP BLISS • David R. Holsinger On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss is a radical departure of style of this composer. The rapid tempos and ebullient rhythms we associate with Holsinger are replaced with a restful, gentle, and reflective composition based on the 1876 Philip Bliss - Horatio Spafford hymn, “It is Well with my Soul.” Written to honor the retiring Principal of Shady Grove Christian Academy, On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss was presented as a gift from the SGCA Concert Band to Rev. Steve Edel in May of 1989. David R. Holsinger received his Bachelor of Music degree from Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri in 1967, and Master of Music degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg in 1974. Mr. Holsinger’s compositions have won competitions sponsored by Kent State University and the National Federation of Music Clubs. Mr. Holsinger is a prolific and award-winning composer as well as a well known clinician and conductor. He currently teaches composition and conducting at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee.
THRILL RIDE • Brian Balmages Thrill Ride allows fear, anxiety, adrenaline, and a sheer rush of excitement to take center stage in this musical depiction of a roller coaster ride. As many weary riders know, there is a certain amount of anxiety that people feel while waiting in line and hearing people scream. The opening slow section captures that feeling and builds as the rider gets closer and closer to the front of the line. Percussion then simulates the life hill (the mechanism that pulls the cars up the initial hill) before the ride “officially” begins and riders race down the first hill and into a series of drops, turns, and loops. Thrill Ride was commissioned by the Veterans Elementary School Band (Ellicott City, Maryland) and their conductor Tim Viets.
PROGRAM NOTES
(Cont.) Brian Balmages is an award-winning composer, conductor, producer, and performer. He received his bachelor’s degree in music from James Madison University and his master’s degree from the University of Miami in Florida. Currently, he is Director of Instrumental Publications of The FJH Music Company and Assistant Director of Bands and Orchestras at Towson University.
DOWN TO THE RIVER • Michael Sweeney The origin of the traditional American folk song Down to the River to Pray (also known as Down in the River to Pray) is unclear, but it is thought to have been composed by an African American slave. As with many spirituals, it is likely this song contained coded messages related to escaping from slavery, such as walking “in the river” to avoid leaving a scent for tracking dogs. There is an element of sadness portrayed in the music, but also a glimmer of hope as the slaves longed for freedom and being reunited with family and friends. Michael Sweeney is currently Director of Band Publications for Hal Leonard LLC in Milwaukee, WI, one of the largest publishers of printed music in the world. In addition, he contributes as a composer and arranger in all instrumental areas, and is particularly known for his writing at the younger levels for concert band and jazz. Mr. Sweeney is a 1977 graduate of Indiana University (Bloomington), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music education and studied composition. Prior to working for Hal Leonard he was a band director in Ohio and Indiana, working with successful concert, jazz and marching programs at all levels from elementary to high school.
EXTRAORDINARY MACHINES OF CLOCKWORK AND STEAM • Scott Watson This imaginative piece brings the magical sounds of steampunk as you enter the world of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and others whose fascinating, limitless view of the future - from a Victorian vantage point presenting all sorts of fanciful contraptions, forward-looking modes of transportation, time travel, weaponry and more! Two themes alternate, one conveying the wonder of these futuristic marvels (and the mysterious “laboratoriums” where they are hatched). A second raucous, energetic theme portrays the steam, gears, sprockets, and pulleys mechanically powering them. The unique sonic palette includes minor “cabaret” harmonies, evocative toy percussion (ratchet, brake drum, siren whistle) and vocal “steam” sounds from wind players. Commissioned by the Clayton High School (NJ) Concert Band, David Dashefsky, Director. Scott Watson has taught instrumental and elective music in the Parkland School District (Allentown, PA) for more than 30 years and serves as adjunct professor for Cairn University, University of the Arts and Moravian College (in the Philadelphia area), as well as for Central Connecticut State University’s Summer Music Institute. Mr. Watson is an exclusive composer for Alfred Publications, a contributor to the Sound Innovations concert band series, and an Alfred Clinician.
WEEDS • Michael Lee/Preston Lewis Adapted by Gabe Musella & Brandon Steber In Michael Lee’s words, “When my wife and I moved into our house, I imagined the overgrown weeds in the backyard being our future children playing. I grabbed my guitar and the words to Weeds just flowed. It was meant to be.” Weeds is an up-tempo soul number with a hit-single horn section hook that almost crosses over into pop/rock territory. It combines slick retro elements with a timeless sentiment expressed in a way anyone can understand. It makes the personal universal. Gabe Musella, has taught for over twenty years in the Texas public schools. A graduate of Texas Tech University, he holds a B.M. in Composition and M.M. in Conducting. Mr. Musella is also an active composer with published works for band, orchestra, percussion ensemble, and chamber groups. His affiliations include ASCAP, TMEA, TBA, TMAA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Beta Mu, and the Texas Tech Band & Orchestra Camp. Gabe, Alice, and their son, Alex, reside in the Houston suburb of Tomball. Weeds was commissioned by the Central Junior High Band in honor of their Midwest Performance.
SLEIGH RIDE • Leroy Anderson Arr. James D. Ployhar In Leroy Anderson’s words, “I began Sleigh Ride in the summer of 1946 in a cottage in Woodbury, Connecticut, where my wife and I were spending the summer with our 18-month-old daughter. The original version began with what later became the middle section. I recall working on it in the middle of a heat wave, so there is no basis for the music except the title itself. I had felt that the original theme of Sleigh Ride was not strong enough to start the number but would make a good middle section. I finally worked out a satisfactory main theme, introduction and coda and finished the score on February 10, 1948. Sleigh Ride was first performed on May 4, 1948 in Symphony Hall, Boston as an extra at a Pops concert conducted by Arthur Fiedler. Lyrics by Mitchell Parish were added in 1950.” James Ployhar was an American music educator and film producer. Mr. Ployhar attended Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota. He also originated the Fargo Big Band All-Stars, a musical group that frequently performed in and around Fargo, North Dakota. Mr. Ployhar taught nineteen years in the public schools and was enthusiastically welcomed throughout the United States and Canada as a clinician and conductor. He was considered to be one of the most prolific writers in the field of music education.
BAND DIRECTORS
CHRISTINE CUMBERLEDGE C E N T R A L J U N I O R H I G H D I R E C TO R
Christine Belle Cumberledge is in her twentieth year as Director of Bands at Central Junior High and twenty-fourth year of teaching. Her duties include conducting the Symphonic Band, assisting the Concert Band, and teaching all beginning woodwind classes. She serves as the fine arts chair at Central Junior High and is a 2017-2018 Continuous Improvement Demonstration Classroom Teacher for Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. In 2017 she was named Music & Arts nationwide winner for Educator of the Year. Mrs. Cumberledge was the 2005-2006 Teacher of the Year for Central Junior High, and the 2006 Secondary Teacher of the Year for the district. Since arriving at Central, the band program has doubled in size and now includes over 325 members. Under her direction, the Central Junior High Band has earned nineteen years of UIL Sweepstakes Awards, and was named the Texas Music Educators Association BBB Honor Band. The Central Junior High Band consistently earns the highest number of junior high positions in the district and region bands each year. They have been named Best in Class and Outstanding Overall Band at competitions throughout Texas. Prior to teaching at Central Junior High, she was the assistant director of bands at Bedford Junior High with Mr. Steve Madsen where they were named the Texas Music Educators Association 2000 Honor Band. She was a part of the L.D. Bell High School Band cluster with Joseph Grzybowski at their 1999 Midwest Clinic performance. Mrs. Cumberledge received her Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the University of North Texas, graduating cum laude. While at the University of North Texas, she studied clarinet with Dr. John Scott. Growing up in the San Antonio suburb of Schertz, she received private instruction from the former principal of the San Antonio Symphony, Mr. Larry Mentzer. An active clinician and adjudicator around the state, Mrs. Cumberledge is a member of Phi Beta Mu, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Texas Music Adjudicators Association, and Sigma Alpha Iota. She resides in the DFW area with her husband, Stacy, and sixth grade daughter Caidyn, who is excited to join the Central Junior High Band next year!
NICHOLAS WILSON
C E N T R A L J U N I O R H I G H A S S I S TA N T D I R E C TO R Nicholas Wilson is in his fourth year as assistant director at Central Junior High School. His duties include conducting the Concert Band, assisting the Symphonic Band, and teaching all of the beginner brass classes. Under his direction, the Central Junior High Concert Band has consistently earned first division ratings at UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest, as well as receiving the highest ratings at Beach Within Reach and Ovation Music Festivals. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas where he earned his Bachelor of Music Education Degree. While at UNT, Mr. Wilson performed in the Brass Band, under the direction on Brian Bowman. He studied trumpet privately with Matthew Haley, Chieko Matsuyama and Daniel Wilson. He also studied clarinet privately with Angelique Postic. He is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Originally from Marietta, Georgia, Mr. Wilson attended school in the Cobb County School District. During his time in Georgia he studied trumpet with Jennifer Marotta and Lester Walker. He resides in the Mid-Cities area, and in his free time he enjoys arranging music, bowling, and reading a good book.
GUEST CONDUCTORS
VAN MATHEWS
D I R E C TO R O F B A N D S | L . D . B E L L H I G H S C H O O L Van Mathews is the Director of Bands at L.D. Bell High School. During his tenure, the Blue Raider Band has been named Bands of America Regional Champions and Super Regional Champions, Texas UIL AAAAAA State Marching Contest Silver Medalist in 2008 and 2010, Bronze Medalist in 2012 and has been a finalist 4 times at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana finishing in the top 3 in 2008, 2009, and 2010. His concert ensembles consistently receive the highest ratings at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. Mr. Mathews has served for more than 25 years in educational and leadership roles for several world- renowned drum corps, including the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps and the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. He is currently a consultant for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps from San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Mathews has had the opportunity to teach with incredibly talented music educators and outstanding brass performers earning the Jim Ott Memorial Award 6 times. He began performing in 1984 with the Suncoast Sound Drum & Bugle Corps from Pinellas Park, Florida and aged out as a member of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. Prior to joining the L.D. Bell staff in 2008, Mr. Mathews taught for 8 years in the Birdville Independent School District at Haltom High School. As a Texas resident, Mr. Mathews has also taught at Lewisville High School and Lake Highlands High School. Mr. Mathews received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of South Carolina and his Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois. Mr. Mathews is an active adjudicator, clinician, and consultant for various concert and marching programs throughout the United States and Europe. His professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Gamma Beta Phi. He lives in North Richland Hills, Texas with his wife, Brenda, daughter, Gabriella, and son Derek.
MARIO CASANOVA
D I R E C TO R O F B A N D S | T R I N I T Y H I G H S C H O O L Mario Casanova is currently in his 12th year as Director of Bands at Trinity High School. Mr. Casanova received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of North Texas where he studied trumpet with Dr. Leonard Candelaria. He then attended The Juilliard School of Music where he earned a Masters of Music degree in trumpet performance. While at Juilliard, Mr. Casanova studied trumpet with Mr. William Vacchiano and Vincent Penzarella. Prior to his arrival at Trinity, Mr. Casanova was the Director of Bands at Paschal High School in Fort Worth. While at Paschal, his band made “Sweepstakes” in 2007 for the first time in 38 years. The Paschal jazz band was featured in the 2006 September issue of “Southwestern Musician” and performed at the Palace Theatre in Grapevine with Richard Elliot and Eugene Groove. Mr. Casanova has also taught in San Antonio at Winston Churchill High School. During his time at Churchill from 1999-2003, the marching band placed 3rd (2000) and 4th (2002) in the UIL State Marching Band Contest. In 1999 and 2002 the Churchill Marching Band placed 9th at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Additionally, Mr. Casanova has taught in Mesquite ISD, Donna ISD, and Kingsville ISD. Mr. Casanova was a member of the National Orchestra of New York where he performed under many conductors such as Zuben Mehta, Otto Vernon Mueller and George Mester at Carnegie Hall. Mr. Casanova has also performed with the Juilliard Orchestra, San Antonio Symphony, Dallas Wind Symphony, Allen Symphony, Richardson Symphony, Corpus Christi Symphony and the Mexico City Philharmonic. His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association and Jazz Education Network. Mr. Casanova is an active clinician, adjudicator, and consultant and guest conductor throughout the state of Texas. He has served as a clinician at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention and the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention.
G U E ST CO N D U C TO R & G U E ST S O LO I ST
MELODIANNE MALLOW B I R DV I L L E I S D, R E T I R E D
Melodianne Mallow, a native of Brady, Texas, was a band director in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area for 29 years. The last 23 were spent in the Birdville ISD, in the Richland HS cluster, where she was band director at Richland Middle School, North Richland Middle School (17 years), and associate director at Richland High School. Ms. Mallow spent her first six years in the Eagle Mt.-Saginaw ISD and Mesquite ISD. She received a BME from Howard Payne University in 1982 and Master of Music degree from Texas A & M Commerce in 1991. Ms. Mallow’s bands earned consistent UIL Sweepstakes awards, numerous Best in Class festival awards and National Winner in the Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors. The North Richland Middle School Symphonic Band was a three-time state honor band finalist, being named the TMEA Class CC Honor Band in 1998. North Richland Middle School Band was awarded the Texas Bandmasters Association Exemplary Middle School Band Program in 200910, being only the 4th recipient of this prestigious award. With concentration on individual development, students in the North Richland MS band program achieved much success in district band, region band, ensemble contest and solo contest. Melodianne retired at the end of the 2011-12 school year and is enjoying “band-phase two” as a full-time middle school band consultant/clinician and is involved with numerous middle school band programs. With much gratitude to her mentors, most notably her father - James Mallow, Eddie Green and Henry Schraub, she is enjoying year 38 as a music educator. She served Region 5 as Middle School Band Division Chairman and twice served on the Texas UIL Sightreading Selection Committee. Ms. Mallow was a Texas Bandmasters Association Meritorious Achievement Award recipient in 2015, National Band Association Citation of Excellence recipient, and Teacher of the Year at North Richland Middle School. She currently serves as coordinator for Beach Within Reach Band Festival. Professional affiliations include Texas Bandmasters Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Music Adjudicators Association and Phi Beta Mu. She resides in Ft. Worth, TX and is owned by three dachshunds via Dallas-Ft. Worth Dachshund Rescue.
MICHAEL LEE SINGER/SONGWRITER
Michael Lee is a Fort Worth based blues artist. Raised around blues music his entire life, Michael spent the majority of his young life in blues clubs receiving an Ivy League education from watching and playing with blues legends such as Andrew “Jr Boy” Jones (Freddie King), Buddy Whittington (John Mayall), and Lucky Peterson (Willie Dixon). Michael has been a professional musician for 13 years playing across the country, performing up to 250 shows a year. In 2018, he was a contestant on NBC’s The Voice during the 15th season. His first formal training in music was beginning band learning alto saxophone from Christine Cumberledge. He is a graduate of L.D. Bell High School, where he was a proud member of the Blue Raider Band. Using the skills he learned in band, he taught himself to play guitar and sing. On nights he was not in the blues clubs, he was down in the stockyards soaking in the Country sounds which emanated from those honky tonks. Like Delbert McClinton and many Fort Worth musicians before him, Michael’s style of music has the perfect blend of Blues and Country. Michael is currently touring the country with the B.B. King Blues Band as the featured artist. This past summer, he released a self-titled album on Ruf Records to critical acclaim. The album features original songs, as well as collaborations with friend and mentor, Jacob Furr. It has received critical acclaim from notable sources such as Blues Rock Review and Rolling Stone Magazine. Reviews of his album call him a “triple-threat performer who can sing, play, and write songs on the professional level.” Michael currently lives with his wife Michelle, a teacher, in the Fort Worth area.
S TA F F
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH PRIVATE LESSON FACULTY FLUTE Susan Coad
OBOE Anna Peterson
B.M. Eastman School of Music M.M. Eastman School of Music
B.A. Augsburg College M.A. University of Iowa
BASSOON Anthony Adario
CLARINET Nicolas Quattrocchi
B.M Northwestern University M.M University of Texas at Austin
B.M. Boston Conservatory Central Junior High Alumni
SAXOPHONE Preston Lewis
TRUMPET Andrew Pacheco
B.M. Texas Christian University M.M. Texas Christian University
B.M. Texas Tech University Central Junior High Alumni
FRENCH HORN Jean Bryant
TROMBONE Darrell Fife
B.M. East Texas State University M.M. East Texas State University
B.A. Southern Methodist University
EUPHONIUM/TUBA Bryan Gozdowski
PERCUSSION Jaime Esposito
B.M. Northern Arizona University M.M. University of North Texas
B.A. Northwestern University M.M. University of North Texas
HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD BAND DIRECTORS L.D. BELL HIGH SCHOOL
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
BEDFORD JUNIOR HIGH
HARWOOD JUNIOR HIGH
HURST JUNIOR HIGH
EULESS JUNIOR HIGH
Van Mathews Chris Harmon Suzanne Dell Ben Maughmer
Mario Casanova Daniel Cuevas Brian Lowe
Kristin Johnson Michaela Davis
Doyle Belville Alex Wahl
Monica Dominguez Jacob Groening
Christen Stout Julie Fletcher
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH Christine Cumberledge Nicholas Wilson
CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH FINE ARTS FACULTY CHOIR
Amanda Cantu
ORCHESTRA Tara Truex Kevin Torrefiel
ART
Kerri Anne Scozzari
Central Junior High FLUTE Lauren Andrade Bates Lilliana Crawford Joshelin Herrera Angel Jimenez Aaisha Kashif Aia Lilomaiava Viridiana Rodriguez Chloe Taduran OBOE Heavenly-Jade Diamba Eve Gugel Zecharias Zewdie BASSOON Aubree Eberle Phoenix Stewart Abigail Wisner CLARINET Ameena Awel Kaitlyn Bump Kilisitina Fiefia Edward Fonseca Sarah Keomanivong Lisa Lam Paul Obsiana Jasmin Perez Michael Tran Flor Vanegas Carissa Villarreal BASS CLARINET Michaela Branum Emily Clemmons Neveah Luna ALTO SAXOPHONE Ruth Bogale Kevin Montes Phoenix Nichols Hannah Obsiana TENOR SAXOPHONE Carter Vice BARI SAXOPHONE Brett Huie
2019 -
Symphonic Band
- 2020
FRENCH HORN Mary Alfy Elizabeth Bushey Destiny Dean Cadence Denton Ethan Hildebrand Aaron Obsiana Veronica Romero Mykenzie Spencer TRUMPET Evan Allred John Bajuk Grant Bernhardt Josh Bonilla Sebastian Dalmau Loau Haisila Robert Lathrop Jordan Lilly Isaiah Mauricio TROMBONE George Camarillo Brendan Hambrick Trey Pierce Noah Ramirez Tayvis Sanders Noah Sulak EUPHONIUM Daniel Gutierrez Jerry Rivera Preston Sonnier TUBA Hunter Helwig Victor Perez Adrian Standifer PERCUSSION Ryan Andrews Tosh Bates Joshua Benton Grant Bonar Logan Grubbs Alanise Izquierdo Aidan Maxwell-Stallcup Benjamin Saunders
FLUTE
OBOE
Lauren Andrade Bates Angel Jimenez Lilliana Crawford Aaisha Kashif Joshelin Herrera Aia Lilomaiava
Viridiana Rodriguez Chloe Taduran
Heavenly-Jade Diamba Zecharias Zewdie Eve Gugel
BASSOON
Aubree Eberle Phoenix Stewart Abigail Wisner
CLARINET
Ameena Awel Kaitlyn Bump Kilisitina Fiefia
Paul Obsiana Edward Fonseca Sarah Keomanivong Jasmin Perez Michael Tran Lisa Lam
BASS CLARINET
Michaela Branum Emily Clemmons Neveah Luna
Flor Vanegas Carissa Villarreal
SAXOPHONES
FRENCH HORN
Ruth Bogale Kevin Montes Phoenix Nichols
Mary Alfy Elizabeth Bushey Destiny Dean
Hannah Obsiana Carter Vice Brett Huie
Cadence Denton Ethan Hildebrand Aaron Obsiana
Veronica Romero Mykenzie Spencer
TRUMPET
TROMBONE
George Camarillo Brendan Hambrick Trey Pierce
Noah Ramirez Tayvis Sanders Noah Sulak
Evan Allred John Bajuk Grant Bernhardt
Josh Bonilla Sebastian Dalmau Loau Haisila
Robert Lathrop Jordan Lilly Isaiah Mauricio
EUPHONIUM
Daniel Gutierrez Jerry Rivera Preston Sonnier
BASSOON: Michaela Branum, Emily Clemmons, Neveah Luna
TUBA
Hunter Helwig Victor Perez Adrian Standifer
PERCUSSION
Ryan Andrews Tosh Bates Joshua Benton
Grant Bonar Logan Grubbs Alanise Izquierdo
Aidan Maxwell-Stallcup Benjamin Saunders
AC K N OW L E D G E M E N TS
2018-2019 Central Junior High Symphonic Band FLUTE Aileen Aguayo Rebecca Corral Leticia Davis Melina Morrison Wendy Ramirez Viridiana Rodriguez Destiny Stewart Brenda Vanegas Allison Young OBOE Grace Grimes Thomas Gruenewald Geniveve Gugel
BASSOON Trinity Duhon Aubree Eberle Abigail Wisner CLARINET Carlos Cortez Edward Fonseca Isabella Hernandez Tyler Hughes Elizabeth Hurlbut Lisa Lam Jasmin Perez Cameron Stallings Jonathan Stevenson Macey Trachier Michael Tran
CLARINET (CONTD) Bayleigh Wagoner
BARI SAXOPHONE Phoenix Nichols
BASS CLARINET Emily Clemmons Paige Kelly Larry Montes
FRENCH HORN Elizabeth Bushey Emily Martin Mazin Mudwi Aaron Obsiana Fil Punzalan Veronica Romero Mykenzie Spencer Kara Williams
ALTO SAXOPHONE Kaleb Alvarez Steve Gonzales Phillip Mahiga Kevin Montes TENOR SAXOPHONE Alberto Andrade
TRUMPET Johnathan Bajuk Eric Blanco Kahlen Corral
TRUMPET (CONTD) Antonio Gutierrez Cameron Harvath Jordan Lilly Robert Ramirez Ruben Rueda Reese Scott
EUPHONIUM Damian Nelson Carlos Salva Rodriguez
TROMBONE Logan Carpio Brendan Hambrick Ian Ngolovai Trey Pierce Alexis Rodriguez
PROGRAM SUBMITTED: Marching Through Georgia • John Philip Sousa, arr. Keith Brion A Jubilant Overature • Alfred Reed
TUBA Alexandra Gallegos Hunter Helwig Riley Trachier PERCUSSION Braden Bedlington Grant Bonar Ayden Glover Alanise Izquierdo Yaniel Rodriguez Jake Villaver
SPECIAL THANKS TO. . .
The 2018-2019 Central Junior High Symphonic Band Members: Your talent, hard work, and determination made our performance possible. Thank you for raising the bar! The 2019-2020 Central Junior High Symphonic Band: I am so proud of the way you encourage each other and have become a family in such a short time. You have worked hard and are amazing ambassadors for our district. I am proud of you! The Band Parents: The work ethic you instill in your children is a large part of our success. Thank you for all the behind the scenes work that made this process special! Nicholas Wilson: You are a great teammate and I cannot imagine going through this process with a better work partner… even if you steal all my jokes and deliver them better than me. HEB ISD School Board and Executive Leadership Team: Thank you for your commitment to educating the whole child. The support given without hesitation will make this trip lifechanging for our students. I cannot imagine a better place to work and send my child to school. Stacy and Caidyn Cumberledge: Thank you for sharing me with the Central Band and listening to me talk only about band for the last five months. I appreciate your patience and love you! The Coaches of Central Junior High: I appreciate your support and always putting the many students we share first. Your willingness to move a game, drive a band bus, or share practice time because it is best for the kids is a model for every school. The Teachers and Staff at Central Junior High: Thank you for attending our concerts, listening to individuals play, and your continued support of the
amazing fine arts programs at Central. I am proud to work alongside you. Melodianne Mallow: Thank you for pushing us out of our comfort zone and making us better! You are a wonderful mentor to our band program and a great friend! Mark Chandler: Thank you for being such a wonderful advocate for the arts. Every student in our district benefits from your passion and expertise. Micki Blume, Carol Marlow, and Jennifer Nixon: I am so thankful for your ability to organize, multi-task, and generally keep me together! From proofreading programs to the equally important chocolate stash behind your desk – you keep me sane! I am in awe of your skills. Randy Belcher: You are an amazing principal whose high standards for teachers are only surpassed by the standards you have for yourself. Thank you for stopping by the band hall (and every other room in the building) almost every day. You have pushed me to become a better teacher. Van Mathews and Mario Casanova: I appreciate the time and support you give the Central Band Program. I benefit as much as the students when you are in our rehearsals. We are better because of you! Jaime Esposito: Your energy and enthusiasm has created a percussion culture at Central Junior High. Thank you for making me smile and laugh when you are here! Darrell Fife: You are an HEB ISD hidden treasure. The time you give to the L.D. Bell Marching Band and Central Junior High is amazing. Thank you for saying, “Yep, we can do that!” to every request and crazy idea I come up with. My Private Lesson Staff: I could not imagine a better group of people to help build our young musicians. You give so
freely of your time and talent above and beyond what is expected. I appreciate the advice, the friendship, and the occasional emergency Starbucks runs. We are so lucky to have you on our campus. Richard Stephens and Benjamin Aune: The years we spent building the Central Junior High Band Program together have helped lead us here! Thank you for being such great friends and teammates. I am proud of the success you have built in your own band programs. Alan Olmos: Having you as a student teacher this semester has been a blessing! Your attention to detail and ability to “get it done” will make you an asset to any band program. You will be a great band director! Missy Saunders and Cristina Wisner: I appreciate you sharing your time and talent to make more than a program, but a keepsake for our families. Those who have made today possible, including, but not limited to:
Amanda LaRose, Amy Allison, Andy Davidson, Aracely Chavez, Bill Watson, Brian Lowe, Carol Brittin Chambers, Christen Stout, Cindy Lansford, Daryl Coad, David Burks, David Hill, Dean and Laurel Bates, Donnie Hull, Dorothy Romero, Doyle Bellville, Eric Salazar, Euless Police Department, Fran Badrak, Gabe Musella, Haltom High School, Hank Sword and Family, Jacob Groening, Jaime Stovall, Jed Maus, Jenni Branum, Jennifer Garrison Brown, Jennifer Richardson, Jeremy Earnhart, Jerry Longwell, Joe Dolkos, Joe Grzybowski, John Benzer, John Pollard, Jolette Wine, Kari Grubbs, Keithie Rebello, Kim Cooley, Kristin Johnson, Lacey Bates, Lara Bernhardt, Laura Perez, Lauren Jones, Lee Smith, LeaAnn Gilbert, Lori Ramirez, Lynne Jackson, Madelyn Moore, Marion West, Matthew Mailman, Michael Clemmer, Nathaniel Neugent, Nicholas Williams, Nicki Neuguent, Randy Bartlett, Richard Crain, Robert Herrings, Sherri Clemmons, Steve Madsen, Tony Brown, Vantha Keomanivong, Vicki Briggs, Wayne Wisner, William Owens, Wylie Branch, Zach Ashcraft Photography
T H E R OA D
TO MIDWEST
SPONSORS OF THE CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH BAND
VIRTUOSO Air Worth Heating & Cooling Law Office Of Michael Scott. PC Happy State Bank Sunwest Automotive Inc. Music & Arts Lionel Hampton Foundation
Rhonda K. Grubbs Sewell Automotive Companies Personalized Payroll Qualtex Industries Steve & Claudia Sue Meeks The Caldwell Partners
ARTIST Al’s Formal Wear Art-Centric LLC Ericsson Chayo Schneider
FRIEND Envision Imaging Bedford Physician Partners of America Texas Union Mortgage McKelvain Orthodontics Delgado Orthodontics Scott Real Estate Inc., ScottRealty.com Bhojani Law/Allegiance Title Chipotle Mexican Grill Dean Nourse Green’s Texas BBQ Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lento (NY)
AC Lady Innovative Sales Group LLC Janice Scott, MS. RD. Grandparents of Logan Grubbs L.D. Bell Band Program Trinity Band Program Market Impact, Tees and More Smart Parts Crafts George and Sandra Bonar Nirvana Dental Wisner Photography
SUPPORTER Al’s Formal Wear Slim Chickens Five Below Chipotle Rita’s Italian Ice PostNet Dr. Alexander Orthodontics Jillian Young Panda Express
Judy Grubbs Rachel Wilcox de Quinonez Mr. C’s Hardware Anna Capuozzo Giuseppe & Filomena Gallucci Texas Trust Credit Union Hanh Nguyen Marcus James Dr. Jennifer Catuncan, OD
Office Pride Ted & Maray Hildebrand Commercial Bank of Texas Awareness Chiropractic Dan Dworshak Chris De La Torre Bryan Labus Artistry in Motion Performing Arts Center