Canyon Vista Middle School Honors Orchestra: 2020 TMEA Performance Program Book

MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

CANYON VISTA

CANYON VISTA

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS ORCHESTRA HONOR ORCHESTRA Texas Music Educators Association 2020 JH/MS STRING HONOR ORCHESTRA

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 7:00 PM Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center Austin, Texas Friday, February 14th, 2020 10:15 AM Lila Cockrell Theatre San Antonio, Texas

RAGAN WHATLEY D I R E C TO R

EMILY HORNBAKE

A S S I S TA N T D I R E C TO R

Lisa W. Roebuck Director of Fine Arts

1311 Round Rock Ave. Round Rock, Tx. 78681

Nolan Jager Loyde Assistant Director of Fine Arts, Instrumental Music

To the Texas Music Educators Association: On behalf of the Fine Arts Department of Round Rock ISD, I wish to express our appreciation for this prestigious performance opportunity for the Canyon Vista Middle School String Orchestra! It is a tremendous honor for these students and our community.

Music is a significant component of the academic curriculum in our district, and we are committed to the notion that a continuous and sequential study of the arts is significant in developing a passion for learning across the curriculum. In the Canyon Vista Middle School instrumental program, the students learn “21st Century Skills” such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity that will benefit them life-long. We are thankful for the dedicated music educators at Canyon Vista Middle School and in the vertical feeder pattern of this community. The hard work of students and teachers and the support of administration, parents and the larger community are the necessary ingredients for a prestigious honor such as this one. We are gratified that our district and our community truly embrace quality instruction in the arts.

I wish to thank the leadership of the Texas Music Educators Association for all that you do for music education across our state and beyond. We sincerely hope that you enjoy today’s concert!

Sincerely,

To the Texas Music Educators Association: The Round Rock Independent School District Fine Arts Department is honored to have the Canyon Vista String Orchestra, under the direction of Ragan Whatley perform at the 100th Annual TMEA Clinic and Convention. The musicians and director have worked hard and are well deserving of this prestigious opportunity.

The Instrumental Music programs in the Round Rock Independent School District are committed to providing our students with world class musical experiences in band, orchestra, and elementary music. The Texas Music Educators Association’s recognition of these talented students and staff honors our district and this commitment.

We are incredibly proud of the Canyon Vista String Orchestra and their musical achievement.

The opportunity to perform at this outstanding conference in front of our esteemed colleagues will be an experience these students will not soon forget. We would like to thank TMEA for their commitment to music education and student achievement. We hope you enjoy the performance as much as the students and staff enjoyed preparing it.

Sincerely,

Lisa W. Roebuck Director of Fine Arts 1311 Round Rock Ave. • Round Rock, Texas 78681 • 512.464.5025 • www.finearts.roundrockisd.org

Nolan Jager Loyde Assistant Director of Fine Arts, Instrumental Music

MUSICALSELECTIONS

HONOR ORCHESTRA

CONCERTO IN D MINOR, OP. 3, NO. 11, RV 565 A N TO N I O V I VA L D I SINFONIA NO. 2 IN D MAJOR MWV N 2 I. ALLEGRO FELIX MENDEL SSOHN LYRIC FOR STRINGS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS G EO R G E WA L K E R A R R . G R EG O RY T. S . WA L K E R DIVERTIMENTO I. ALLEGRO E I N O J U H A N I R AU TAVA A R A SERENADE IN G MINOR VA S I LY K A L I N N I KOV SUITE FOR STRINGS I. A-ROVING JOHN RUT TER

CONCERTO IN D MINOR, OP. 3, NO. 11, RV 565

ANTONIO VIVALDI

FEATURED SOLOISTS: Violinists Peter Kim and William Lu Cellist Yochen Zhong This work, from Vivaldi’s Opus 3, L’Estro Armonico (Harmonic Inspiration), is composed for the standard trio sonata group (two violins and a cello). It was published in Amsterdam in 1711, and was likely written for the all-girl orchestra of the Ospedale della Peità in Venice, where Vivaldi held the position of music director for several decades.

The work opens with the two solo violins playing unaccompanied and making use of canonic imitation, soon to be replaced by the entry of the solo cello and continuo. A brief tutti section follows this introduction and serves as a transition into a lively Allegro that is fugal in character. The serious and reflective second movement is in the slow siciliano rhythm and prominently features the first violin soloist. The final movement begins as the first movement, with playful imitation between the two violin soloists. The solo cello quickly joins and the rest of the orchestra enters with energetic chords and suspensions, bringing this lovely masterwork to a fiery conclusion.

SINFONIA NO. 2 IN D MAJOR, MWV N 2, I. ALLEGRO

FELIX MENDELSSOHN

Mendelssohn composed his second String Sinfonia in 1821, at the age of 12. At the time of composition, Mendelssohn was studying with Carl Friedrich Zelter; his writing style clearly reflects the inclinations and tastes of his mentor, along with a great reverence for other earlier Classical models.

In Sinfonia No. 2 in D Major—especially in the second movement—Mendelssohn starts to show an increased interest in the contrapuntal practices of Bach and Handel. The lively opening movement is a wonderful portrait of a developing master, honing his craft and finding his own compositional voice.

LYRIC FOR STRINGS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS

GEORGE WALKER ARR. GREGORY T.S. WALKER George Walker, a groundbreaking pianist and composer, was admitted to the Oberlin Conservatory at the age of 14 following his first public recital. After graduating with highest honors from Oberlin, he went on to become the first black student to graduate from the Curtis Institute of Music (1945), the first black instrumentalist to perform as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra (1945), and later, the first African-American composer to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize (1996).

Lyric for Strings, one of Walker’s best known compositions, was originally the middle movement of his String Quartet No. 1, written in 1946 in memory of his grandmother. The movement, originally titled Lament, proved so popular that Walker decided to repurpose it into a larger orchestral work.

The composer’s son, Gregory T.S. Walker, arranged the version you will hear today. Transposed from its original key of F Sharp into the key of F, the note-fornote transcription makes this hauntingly beautiful music more accessible to younger musicians.

DIVERTIMENTO, I. ALLEGRO

EINOJUHANI RAUTAVA ARA

A native of Helsinki, Finland, Einojuhani Rautavaara was interested in the folk music of the Ostrobothnian region of Finland. Divertimento, composed in 1953, was completed while Rautavaara was still a student at the Sibelius Academy. The piece was written specifically at the request of a fellow student, who had recently been put in charge of conducting one of the student orchestras and was hoping for some fresh material.

Divertimento is composed in a bright, tonal, neoClassical style, and is heavily influenced by folk music. While the work contains no actual folk music, the composer states that the details of the voice leading are derived from the way the

SERENADE IN G MINOR

VASILY K ALINNIKOV

Russian composer and bassoonist Vasily Kalinnikov is best known for his two symphonies, as well as several smaller orchestral works, including this piece. Written in 1891, Serenade in G Minor consists of a single movement marked Andantino.

In 1892, Kalinnikov met Tchaikovsky, who encouraged him and tried to help his career by recommending him to two different conducting positions. However, due to worsening health from tuberculosis, Kalinnikov ended up having to resign from both positions and move to a warmer climate in Crimea. In 1901, he succumbed to the effects of tuberculosis at the age of 34.

Serenade in G Minor is an intensely lyrical work that slowly unwinds to reveal the composer’s skill in imitation, while also displaying the masterful use of a rich tonal palette of orchestral colors and textures.

SUITE FOR STRINGS, I. A-ROVING

JOHN RUT TER

British composer John Rutter is mostly known for his vast contributions to the world of choral music. However, his Suite for Strings (1973) draws heavily upon the traditions of British folk music, much in the style of Vaughan-Williams or Holst, to form a suite of pieces that has become something of a modern classic.

The first movement, “A-Roving,” juxtaposes a racy sea chanty (A-rovin’) against a more melancholy and reflective counter melody (I sowed the seeds of love). Rutter introduces these melodies separately, and then masterfully intertwines them throughout the middle of the movement, only to triumphantly return to the first theme as the movement culminates in its thrilling conclusion.

PROGRAMNOTES

folk musicians from Ostrobothnia make up their parts, rather than following any strict academic rules. The playful rhythms and modern dissonances of the first movement give a charming feel to this rustic, yet sophisticated piece.

ABOUT ROUND ROCK ISD

The Round Rock Independent School District is located in southern Williamson County and northwest Travis County and includes the City of Round Rock and portions of the City of Austin and the City of Cedar Park. The district covers 110 square miles, encompassing high tech manufacturing and urban retail centers, suburban neighborhoods, and farm and ranch land. Just over 50,000 students attend the district’s five high schools, eleven middle schools, thirty-four elementary schools, and three alternative learning centers. In 2013, Round Rock ISD celebrated its centennial as one of the most celebrated school districts in central Texas.

Each student of Round Rock ISD contributes to society, continues to learn, and confidently embraces the challenges of a competitive and ever-changing world.

ROUND ROCK ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Charles “Chad” Chadwell, President Nikki Gonzales, Vice President Steven E. Math, Secretary

Amber Feller, Trustee Cory Vessa, Trustee Amy Weir, Trustee Mason Moses, Trustee

ROUND ROCK ISD EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION

Steve Flores, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Presley, Senior Chief of Schools and Innovation Mandy Estes, Chief of Teaching and Learning Terry Worcester, Chief Operating Officer Kenneth Adix, Chief Financial Officer Rebecca Donald, Westwood Learning Community Area Superintendent

ROUND ROCK ISD FINE ARTS ADMINISTRATION

Lisa Roebuck, Director of Fine Arts Jager Loyde, Assistant Director of Instrumental Music Tim Lowke, Assistant Director of Visual & Performing Arts Marla Valk, Dance Coordinator Charles Hobby, Theatre Liaison (also full time teacher) Dianna Guyette, Department Budget Specialist Betty Jo Byrne, Performing Arts Center Manager

ABOUT CANYON VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Located 15 miles northwest of downtown Austin, Canyon Vista Middle School opened its doors in the fall of 1984. Canyon Vista has a current enrollment of 1,445 students in grades 6–8. It is an ethnically diverse school, with over 20 different languages spoken by students and their families.

A typical day at Canyon Vista begins at 8:20 AM and ends at 3:35 PM. Students attend seven classes and an advisory period on a daily basis. Student life is enhanced through several before- and after-school fine arts, academic, and athletic events. Approximately 21% of the student body is enrolled in Talented and Gifted courses, and the school enjoys success in a variety of extracurricular activities.

In 2019, Canyon Vista Middle School was ranked the #1 middle school in Central Texas by the Texas School Guide, which is produced by the organization CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R).

CANYON VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Nicole Hagerty, Principal Andrea Voigt, Assistant Principal, 6th Grade Catherine Gutierrez, Assistant Principal, 7th Grade Sarah Ramirez, Assistant Principal, 8th Grade Lola Guzman, Administrative Associate

CANYON VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Diana D’Emeraude, Theatre Mary Loera, Visual Arts, Department Chair Dustin Parks, Theatre Brigette Parsons, Head Band Director Stephanie Pollard, Visual Arts Jesus Ramirez, Visual Arts

Paula Scott, Dance Laura Stehn, Assistant Band Director Raul Vara, Head Choir Director Misti Vara, Assistant Choir Director Jacob Vigil, Theatre

ABOUT THE CANYON VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

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he Canyon Vista Middle School Orchestra program has only had three directors since the school opened in 1984. Esteemed past directors Jerome Brillhart and Elizabeth Frederick set an extremely high bar for consistency and musical excellence during their time at the program.

Currently, the total program enrollment consists of 196 student members, placed in five different ability-based ensembles. Most students begin their string instruction in sixth grade; however, approximately twenty-five percent of incoming sixth graders enter the classroom with prior string instrument instruction. Beginners (First Year Orchestra) are taught in two classes: Violin/Viola and Cello/Double Bass. Ensemble skills are developed in the more advanced level orchestras, which include Prelude (advanced 6th grade orchestra), Philharmonic (7th and 8th grade orchestra), Chamber (6th–8th grade Orchestra), and Honors (7th and 8th grade orchestra).

The 2019–2020 Canyon Vista Honors Orchestra is comprised of thirteen 7th graders and fifteen 8th

graders. 100% of these students enhance their musical education with private instruction.

The Canyon Vista Orchestras have earned prestigious honors at the state and national levels. These honors include being named the TMEA Honor String Orchestra on four occasions (2000, 2010, 2013, 2020) and the TMEA Honor Full Orchestra in 2011. Additionally, the orchestras have been named a two-time National Winner of the Foundation for Music Education’s Mark of Excellence Award (2018, 2019) and have earned consecutive UIL sweepstakes awards throughout the program’s history.

Canyon Vista receives students from the outstanding elementary music programs of Caraway Elementary, Laurel Mountain Elementary, and Spicewood Elementary each year. The Canyon Vista Orchestras feed the award-winning Westwood High School orchestra program under the direction of Joshua Thompson and Justin Anderson.

OUR FAMILY OF ROUND ROCK ISD ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Joshua Thompson, Justin Anderson

DEERPARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Connor Bell

CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Kaitlin Rightler

GRISHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL Emily Hornbake

MCNEIL HIGH SCHOOL James Caswell

HERNANDEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL Kimberly Zielnicki

ROUND ROCK HIGH SCHOOL Sandra Vandertulip, Erin Keith

HOPEWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL Hannah Tolleson

STONY POINT HIGH SCHOOL Allison Sozansky

PEARSON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL Colleen Whatley

C.D. FULKES MIDDLE SCHOOL Dr. Yvonne Davila-Cortes

RIDGEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL Corey Spratlan

CEDAR VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Dr. Feng Zhao

WALSH MIDDLE SCHOOL Nathan Ledgerwood

CHISHOLM TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL Colin Meinecke

CANYON VISTA HONORS ORCHESTRA

PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS

Thank you to the following outstanding private teachers for their work with the students you see on stage today. Without their efforts, this performance would not be possible.

VIOLIN Rachel Alvarado

VIOLA Ruben Balboa III

Beth Blackerby

Clara Li

Dr. Luna Chu

Leah Nelson

William “Bill” Dick Helen Kang Kristi Manno Dr. Pasha Sabouri Serafim Serafimov Tim Washecka Sandy Yamamoto Jenny Yang

CELLO Annette Eicker Dr. Shu-Yi Scott Dr. Feng Zhao Hai Zheng-Olefsky DOUBLE BASS Jonathan Rouse

RAGAN WHATLEY Ragan Whatley is in his eleventh year of teaching, and his third year as the orchestra director at Canyon Vista Middle School. A former TMEA All-State violist, he is a graduate of the University of North Texas, where he received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Instrumental Studies. While at UNT, Mr. Whatley studied viola with Dr. Susan Dubois and conducting with Dr. Clay Couturiaux, and performed in the UNT Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Anshel Brusilow.

Mr. Whatley began his teaching career in 2009 at Pershing Middle School in the Houston Independent School District, where he helped the orchestra program to grow in both numbers and in quality during his three years in the position. In 2012, Mr. Whatley had the privilege of opening Seven Lakes Junior High School in the Katy Independent School District. Under his leadership, the orchestra program at Seven Lakes grew from 135 students with one director to over 325 students with three full-time directors in just a five year time period.

In addition to receiving consistent UIL Sweepstakes and Best in Class awards, Mr. Whatley’s orchestras have been named as finalists in both the TMEA Honor Full and String Orchestra Competitions, and have also been named as National Winners of the Foundation for Music Education’s Mark of Excellence Award.

Mr. Whatley is a proud and active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Orchestra Directors Association. He served as TMEA Region Orchestra Chair for four consecutive years in Region 23, followed by one year as the Middle School Orchestra Coordinator. For the past two years, he has served as the Middle School Orchestra Coordinator for TMEA Region 26.

Mr. Whatley currently lives in Cedar Park, TX with his wife Colleen (the Orchestra Director at Pearson Ranch Middle School in Round Rock ISD), their identical twin sons, Reilly and Connor, and their daughter, Nora. He enjoys long distance running and cycling in his spare time.

OUR DIRECTORS EMILY HORNBAKE Emily Hornbake is the Assistant Orchestra Director at Canyon Vista Middle School and Head Orchestra Director at Grisham Middle School. Previously, she was an Orchestra Director in Katy ISD (Katy, TX). Her students regularly find success with ‘Superior’ ratings at UIL Contest and Sight Reading, Solo and Ensemble, and ‘Best in Class’ and ‘Best Overall’ at state-wide festivals.

Ms. Hornbake received her B.M. in Viola Performance from UNC School of the Arts and her M.S. in Music Education from Indiana University. She also attended New York University and studied in Prague, CZ. Ms. Hornbake’s primary viola teachers include Sheila Browne and Dr. Brenda Brenner. She also worked with the prestigious Indiana University String Academy and the Fairview String Project while attending graduate school.

Emily and her husband, Justin, recently moved to the Austin area and enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors with family and friends. They welcomed their first daughter, Lillian, in December and are enjoying life as new parents.

VIOLINS SANJANA ALLURI 1 ERIC GONG 1 PETER KIM 1,2 HANNAH LEE 1,2 DARREN LIU 1 HARRY LIU 1 WILLIAM LU 2 DANIEL NAM 1 RIYA PATIL 1 AIRA ANGELA RAJA 1,2 RAM SIVARAMAN 1 DANIEL WONG 1 GLORIA WU 1,2 ETHAN YANG 1,2 VIOLAS SOOHYUN AHN 1,2 NAYAN BHIRUD 1,2 GRACE HUH 1 SOPHIE LIU 1 ALLISON YAO 1 JENNY YUN 1 CELLOS BRANDEE BENSON 1,2 EERA GOUR-GUPTA 1 PATRICK LEMUEL 1,2 ISABELLA SHI 1 CHLOE ZENG 2 EILEEN ZHAO 1 YOCHEN ZHONG 1 BASS NOAH GREEP 1,2 1

TMEA Region 26 Orchestra Member

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2018-19 Canyon Vista Middle School Honors Orchestra Member

2019–2020 CANYON VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

HONORS ORCHESTRA

FIRST VIOLINS

HARRY LIU GLORIA WU DARREN LIU ERIC GONG

DANIEL NAM PETER KIM ETHAN YANG

OUR MUSICIANS

SECOND VIOLINS

AIRA ANGELA RAJA RIYA PATIL DANIEL WONG SANJANA ALLURI

RAM SIVARAMAN WILLIAM LU HANNAH LEE

VIOLAS

SOPHIE LIU

GRACE HUH

ALLISON YAO

NAYAN BHIRUD

JENNY YUN

SOOHYUN AHN

OUR MUSICIANS

CHLOE ZENG

CELLOS

EILEEN ZHAO PATRICK LEMUEL BRANDEE BENSON

ISABELLA SHI EERA GOUR-GUPTA YOCHEN ZHONG

OUR MUSICIANS

BASS

NOAH GREEP

THE 2018–2019 CANYON VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS ORCHESTRA

VIOLINS

VIOLAS

CELLOS

KEVIN HAN

SUHAAS PATIL

SOOHYUN AHN

BRANDEE BENSON

PETER KIM

JESSAMINE QU

NAYAN BHIRUD

AKHIL GHARPUREY

SEOKHYUN KIM

AIRA ANGELA RAJA

ISHAN DASGUPTA

NOAH KIM

ANDREW SEO

ARMAAN SRIREDDY

EVAN LAI

AMBER XIAO

PATRICK LEMUEL

HAEKYU YANG

CHLOE ZENG

DAVID LEE HANNAH LEE SOPHIA LOUIE WILLIAM LU BRIAN NAM YOONJOO OH

GLORIA WU ETHAN YANG YANJUN YANG

BASS NOAH GREEP

TMEA HONOR ORCHESTRA SUBMISSION Concerto in B minor, RV 580, Op. 3, No. 10, I. Allegro – Antonio Vivaldi Spirituals for Strings, II. Were You There? – Steal Away – Morton Gould Signs of Life ii, I. Allegro – Russell Peck

THE CANYON VISTA HONORS ORCHESTRA AND DIRECTORS WOULD LIKE TO THANK: THE 2018–2019 CANYON VISTA HONORS ORCHESTRA, for being an unbelievably talented group of students whose unrivaled work ethic and commitment to excellence paved the way for us to be on this stage today. Without your maturity and drive, we wouldn’t be here. Today, we celebrate you!

NICOLE HAGERTY, Principal of Canyon Vista Middle School, for your educational leadership, enthusiasm, and support of our program and students.

CATHERINE GUTIERREZ, SARAH RAMIREZ, and ANDREA VOIGT, Assistant Principals of Canyon Vista Middle School, for being an amazing team, and for always being there for our students.

LISA ROEBUCK, Director of Fine Arts for Round Rock ISD, for being such a positive advocate for the arts, and for always being fully supportive of our programs.

NOLAN JAGER LOYDE, Associate Director of Fine Arts for Round Rock ISD, for your leadership, and for helping behind the scenes to ensure this performance was a huge success.

DR. CLIF EVANS, University of Texas at Arlington, and GARY LEWIS, University of Colorado Boulder, we are honored to have had you work with our students. The students learned and grew so much from your artistic leadership in such a short amount of time. We are so grateful.

MISSY SHARPE, Photographer, for braving a dangerous hike with us so that we could make a dream come true! The pictures are amazing. Thank you so much.

ROBIN WILSON, for your expertise and artistry in designing this program.

BETTY JO BYRNE and all of the staff at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center, for all that you do to ensure that we are comfortable and feel right at home every time we set foot on your stage.

Elementary Music Teachers, STEPHEN TOUCHET, SUNNIE SCHULER, MICHAEL SHARPE, STEPHEN WEED, and KATIE PYLES, for all your outstanding work in preparing our incoming students for instrumental music instruction.

PRIVATE TEACHERS, these students would not be the young artists they are on their instruments without your guidance.

PARENTS, Thank you for your continued support of the orchestra program and of music education. Your dedication, sacrifices, and flexibility truly display your love for your children. This performance today would not be possible without your support. Thank you for all you do, and for allowing us the privilege of teaching your children each day.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANKS

RAGAN WHATLEY WOULD LIKE TO THANK: THE 2019–2020 CANYON VISTA HONORS ORCHESTRA, Thank you for your hard work, patience, and dedication. Thank you for the countless hours we have spent together preparing for this performance. Thank you for having the maturity to understand that small details matter. You have exceeded every expectation, and I am so fortunate to get to work with you every day. Today, you will show everyone what is possible. I am so proud of you.

COLLEEN WHATLEY, for being an amazing wife, teacher, and friend. I am so thankful that we get to grow and learn together as we experience life. Also, thank you for always making my spreadsheets better. I love you.

EMILY HORNBAKE, Thank you for being an amazing Assistant Director. I am so lucky to get to work with you every day! Your organization skills, knowledge of pedagogy, and that “viola mind meld” truly make my life better each day. I hope that you enjoyed your time at home with baby Lillian. We are so excited to have you back!

ELIZABETH FREDERICK and JEROME BRILLHART, Thank you for establishing such a strong tradition of musical excellence within the orchestra program at Canyon Vista Middle School. We wouldn’t be here today if not for your musical leadership over the years. I feel very fortunate to be able to follow in your footsteps.

DESIREE OVERREE, Thank you for consistently being a mentor, colleague, and loyal friend throughout my whole career. I will always aspire to be there for my students and colleagues as much as you are (even though it isn’t possible). You are an example to us all.

BRETT NELSEN, Thank you for being an example of what it takes to be a great director when I was in high school. I learned so much from being in your orchestra. Thank you for teaching me, above all, that small details matter, and that they are achieved only through persistence.

JUSTIN ICENHOUR, Thank you for your gifts of time and talent in recording our concerts and taking photos for us.

JOSH THOMPSON and JUSTIN ANDERSON, Westwood High School Orchestra Directors, Thank you for giving our students a place to continue to grow their skills when they get to high school. May you both continue to raise the bar of what’s possible in a high school orchestra program.

KAY VANLANDINGHAM, Thank you for your enduring support of the Whatley family. We love you.

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