Duncanville High School A Cappella Men's Choir: 2021 ACDA Performance Program Book

HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR

THE DUNCANVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

presents the

DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL A C APPELL A MEN ’S CH O IR

under the direction of

JESSE C AN N ON II D I R E C TO R

CASEY LEVIE

ACCO M PA N I S T

in performance for the A M ER I C A N CH O R A L D I R EC TO RS AS S O CI AT I O N N AT I O N A L CO N FER E N CE

PREVIEW CONCERT F E B R UA RY 5, 2 0 21 | 6:3 0 PM DALL AS BAPTIST UNIVERSIT Y PILGRIM CHAPEL

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PERFORMANCE M A R C H 1 9, 2 0 2 1 | 11: 3 0 A M

It is an honor for our Duncanville High School A Cappella Men’s Choir to be invited to perform for the 2021 American Choral Directors Association Conference.

Duncanville ISD is proud of the many accomplishments of our choral students, and we invest in our fine arts programs because we know those experiences are a vital part of a well-rounded education.

Outstanding student achievement would not be possible without exceptional music educators. Under the direction of Choir Director Jesse Cannon and Assistant Choir Director Casey LeVie, our choral program has been recognized as a standard for excellence.

In 2020, Duncanville High School’s A Cappella Choir was the only high school choir invited to perform at the opening session of the 2020 Texas Music Educators Association convention. Our choral department has encouraged our students to compete at the highest levels. In the last four years, the Duncanville High School Choral Department has prepared 22 students who advanced to the top honor in Texas — the All-State Choir.

DR. MARC SMITH

Our students and their directors have been looking forward to this performance ever since they learned last summer that they had been selected. We know that our students’ ability to succeed, particularly during this pandemic, is a result of hard work, extraordinary dedication, commitment, focus and sacrifice. We are grateful to be able to share this virtual performance with our community, the state of Texas and the entire country. We know you’ll enjoy it.

D R . M A R C S M I T H | SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, DUNCANVILLE ISD

Duncanville High School is extremely honored to have the A Cappella Men’s Choir selected to perform for the 2021 American Choral Directors Association Conference.

Under the direction of Choir Director Mr. Jesse Cannon and Assistant Director Ms. Casey LeVie, our students have been working diligently since September to provide a phenomenal virtual performance for you!

This level of achievement in the choral program at Duncanville High School is a direct reflection of the hard work of the students and the amazing leadership of their directors.

Mr. Cannon and his staff have worked diligently to create a choir program at DHS that molds young men and women who have a true love and understanding of their art and are ready for whatever challenge awaits them after high school. Many singers in our choir excel academically and in numerous other campus activities — they truly exemplify the best of our school, district, and community.

M I C H A E L M CD O N A L D

We are grateful to ACDA for providing us this opportunity for our A Cappella Men’s Choir to perform. We are very proud of them and appreciative of their parents for supporting their commitment to musical excellence through choir. I hope you enjoy hearing our amazing singers.

M I C H A E L M C D O N A L D | EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL, DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

On behalf of the Fine Arts Department of Duncanville ISD, I wish to express our appreciation for this prestigious performance opportunity for the Duncanville High School A Cappella Men’s Choir! It is a tremendous honor for these scholars and our community.

Our choir scholars are talented and dedicated young individuals who have developed their talent, to an extraordinary degree. Their dedication, enthusiasm and immense talent is amazing. These young scholars have enriched the quality of our school community and are outstanding ambassadors for Duncanville ISD. We are very proud of their accomplishments.

I thank you for allowing our district the opportunity to showcase our talented scholars through this performance. Our scholars will always treasure and remember this opportunity with great fondness as a once in a lifetime experience to perform before an international audience. I know without a doubt you will enjoy this wonderful performance.

WILLIAM YOUNG

W I L L I A M Y O U N G | D I RECTO R O F FI N E A RTS, D U N C A NVI L L E ISD

ABOUT DUNCANVILLE ISD The mission of Duncanville ISD is to provide each student with the necessary skills to achieve lifelong success and contribute to a global society. The district is also guided by six core values: ◆ We believe students are our first priority. ◆ We model personal integrity and ethical behavior. ◆ We value and respect all students, staff, families and community members. ◆ We provide a safe, nurturing environment to foster academic excellence and positive relationships.

◆ We embrace continuous improvement, data driven decision making, and mutual accountability for organizational excellence. ◆ We believe every staff member contributes to student success.

The district serves four communities: the entire city of Duncanville and portions of Dallas, Cedar Hill, and DeSoto. The district currently educates more than 14,200 students at 18 campuses: nine elementary, three intermediate, three middle schools, one high school, and two alternative campuses.

Duncanville ISD is located in the southwest region of Dallas County along Interstate 20 and Highway 67. Employing approximately 1600, including almost 800 classroom teachers, the district is one of the largest employers in the area. The staff of Duncanville ISD accepts the responsibility to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that engages students and brings relevance to the curriculum. For the third consecutive year, Duncanville ISD has received the “Best Communities for Music Education Award” from the NAMM Foundation.

ABOUT DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Duncanville High School serves a student population of nearly 4,600 students in grades 9-12, making it the fifth largest high school in the State of Texas.

Duncanville has a diverse student population of students who strive for academic excellence and growth. In addition to comprehensive Academic and Advanced Placement Programs, DHS offers a variety of choices in career technology courses and vocational training. Duncanville High School’s music programs are second to none, offering performance opportunities in more than sixteen auditioned choral and instrumental groups. Also offered are Advanced Placement courses in Music Theory, Studio Art, and Art History.

DUNCANVILLE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL A DM I N IS TR ATI O N

CASSANDRA PHILLIPS P R E S I D E N T, P L A C E 5

M I C H A E L M C D O N A L D, E X E C U T I V E P R I N C I P A L

J A N I C E S AVA G E - M A R T I N V I C E P R E S I D E N T, P L A C E 6 JANET VER ACRUZ S E C R E T A R Y, P L A C E 3

L AT I S H A G R I FFI N, A S S O C I AT E P R I N C I PA L F L O J U D D, A S S O C I A T E P R I N C I P A L D R . T I F FA N Y S TA AT S, A S S O C I AT E P R I N C I PA L DR. ANANISE ALEX ANDER

BRANDEE KING

D R. A MY AN D ERSO N

N A P O L E O N L EI VA

DR. KIM BAKER

B R AY LO N L I N N E A R

B E V ER LY C A R R

METRIC MANNING

E V ELY N C A R T ER

PA B LO O R OZCO

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D R. LO R EN E VA N G EL I STA

S H AY L A P R AT T

A LTO N J AC KS O N

PAU L A WO O D S

P H I L M C N E E LY T RUST EE, PL ACE 2

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JACQ U EL I N E (JACK I E) CU LTO N T RUST EE, PL ACE 1 C A R L A FA H E Y T RUST EE, PL ACE 7

DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL A C APPELL A MEN ’S CH O IR

The Journey!

FREIMAURERK ANTATE, KV 623 “L AUT VERKÜNDE UNSRE FREUDE” W. A . M O Z A R T/ E D . J E S S E C A N N O N I I Many consider Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to be one of the most influential composers in Western music history. During his short life, Mozart composed over 600 pieces of music. He is perhaps most known for his symphonies (40 in total) and operas (22), as well as choral music. In his last few years, he was commissioned to compose a piece for the temple of the “New Crowned Hope” Masonic lodge. “Laut verkünde unsre Freude” was premiered on November 18th of 1791, just a few weeks before Mozart’s untimely departure. This joyous piece is a proclamation of joy, and a proud celebration of brotherhood. “Laut verkünde unsre Freude froher Instrumentenschall, jedes Bruders Herz empfinde dieser Mauern Widerhall” (Loudly proclaim our joy with the joyful sound of instruments, feel the beat of every brother’s heart echo within these walls). ~ B L A K E M A U D L I N , S E N I O R M U S I C E D U C ATO R M A J O R , M I S S I S S I P P I S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y T R I O: J EFFERY B ER RY J R ., J UA N R I O S, J ERO H A M O RT E GA FLUTE: TERRI SANCHEZ, OBOE I: R ASHA AD CALL AHA M, OBOE II: ARYN M ITCHEL, H O R N I : DAV I D L E S S E R , H O R N I I : T I M OT H Y S T E V E N S , V I O L I N I : T H O M A S LO V E T T, VIO LIN II: TIMOTHY AN GEL, VIO L A: M EGHAN BIR M IN GHA M, CELLO: VIL M A PEGU ERO German: Laut verkünde unsre Freude froher Instrumentenschall, jedes Bruders Herz empfinde dieser Mauern Widerhall.

English Translation: Announce our joy out loud happy instrument sound, feel every brother’s heart these walls echo.

Denn wir weihen diese Stätte durch die goldne Bruderkette und den echten Herzverein heut’ zu unserm Tempel ein.

Because we consecrate this site through the golden brother chain and the real heart association today to our temple.

WASSERFAHRT FEL I X M EN D EL S S O H N/ED. M A RQ U ES L . A . GA R R E T T

( H I N S H AW M U S I C , I N C .)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) is considered one of the great composers of the Romantic Era. Mendelssohn is known for composing in many genres during his lifetime. Some of his most famous instrumental works “Lieder ohne Worte” (Songs Without Words) for piano and Violin Concerto in E minor. Mendelssohn is also credited with the rediscovery of J.S. Bach’s (1650). As an homage to the great composer, he wrote two oratorios, Paulus and Elias. His music is often praised as being a synthesis of Classical and Romantic compositional styles, combining colorful and emotional harmonies and melodies with the strict and symmetrical forms present in earlier Classical works. This style is exemplified in Wasserfahrt (first published 1840). Composed near the end of Mendelssohn’s life, Wasserfahrt employs a fair deal of romantic expressionism, such as the “wind” motif which is present throughout the piece. This wind theme can be heard anytime a voice rises and falls, imitating swirling wind. This is most easily heard in the Baritone voice near the ends of phrases. The piece also utilizes a 6/8 time signature, to give the feel of rolling seas which was a common practice in sea shanties of the 19th century. ~ J O N A T H A N H A L L & K E N Z I E I RO N S, S EN I O R M U S I C ED U C ATO R M A J O RS, M I S S I S S I P P I S TAT E U N I V ERS I T Y German: Am fernen Horizonte Erscheint, wie ein Nebelbild Die Stadt mit ihren Türmen, In Abenddämmrung gehüllt

English Translation: At the distant horizon Appears as on fog The city with its towers Covered in evening dusk.

Ein feuchter Windzug kräuselt Die graue Wasserbahn; Mit traurigem Takte rudert Der Schiffer in meinem Kahn.

A damp wind is curling The gray waterway; With sad measures rows The boatman in my boat.

Die Sonne hebt sich noch einmal Leuchtend vom Boden empor Und zeigt mir jene Stelle, Wo ich das Liebste verlor

The sun rises again Brightly from the ground And shows me that place Where I lost what was dearest to me.

SÉRÉNADE ITALIENNE E R N E S T C H A U S S O N /A R R . M A R I V A LV E R D E ( G I A M U S I C ) Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) is a French composer who began writing music when studying at the Paris Conservatory in 1879 after receiving a doctoral degree in Law. Chausson published thirty-nine numbered works during his lifetime, however much of this work is highly admired. “Sérénade Italienne” is from Chausson’s first creative period, which is known for elegant, flowing melodies. The poetry describes a night at sea under the stars shared between two lovers. Chausson uses an active piano part to represent the waves of the seas, while also showing the dramatic aspect of the text by using a concept of tension and release throughout the phrases. This setting, arranged by Mari Esabel Valverde, encapsulates the beauty of Chausson’s work through added harmonies that highlight the piano’s accompaniment.

“Sérénade Italienne” captures the attention of a listener by applying the elegance and beauty that is unmistakably found from the Romantic Era of music. ~ K A I L Y N N A Q U I N , S E N I O R M U S I C E D U C A T O R M A J O R , M I S S I S S I P P I S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y French: Partons en barque sur la mer Pour passer la nuit aux étoiles.

Vois, il souffle juste assez d’air Pour [gonfler] la toile des voiles.

English Translation: Let’s go out in a boat on the sea to spend the night under the stars.

Look, it’s blowing just enough breeze to swell the canvas of the sails

Le vieux pêcheur italien Et ses deux fils qui nous conduisent, Écoutent, mais n’entendent rien Aux mots que nos bouches se disent.

The old Italian fisherman and his two sons, who sail us out, hear but understand nothing of the words we say to each other.

Sur la mer calme et sombre, vois: Nous [pouvons] échanger nos âmes, Et nul ne comprendra nos voix Que la nuit, le [ciel et les] lames.

On the calm dark sea, look! we can exchange our souls, and our voices will not be understood except by the night, the sky and the waves.

HARD TIMES COME AGAIN NO MORE STEPHEN FOSTER/ ARR. NICHOLAS JOHNSON (GIA MUSIC) There is perhaps no other composer more synonymous with American music than Stephen Foster (1826-1864). Of his over 200 songs, Foster’s most well-known include “Oh Susanna,” “Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair,” and “Beautiful Dreamer.” His parlour song “Hard Times Come Again No More” was originally published in 1854 by Firth, Pond & Co. Its lyrics call for the “man-of-means” to consider the hardships of the poor. Johnson’s poignant use of close harmonies contributes to music’s impassioned mood as it approaches its climax. The moving parts in this section offer variation to the homophonic texture. Johnson skillfully uses elements of harmony and texture to kindle feelings of hope and empathy in the listener. ~ K A L E Y S M I T H , S E N I O R M U S I C E D U C A T O R M A J O R , M I S S I S S I P P I S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y S O L O I S T S : J O E L P O O L E ( 2 016 ) , R YA N S M I T H ( 2 019 ) , M A T T H E W M E R R I T T ( 2 019 ) , E VA N L E E F I D D L E: T H O M A S LO V E T T, C E L LO : V I L M A P E G U E R O, G U I TA R : A N D R E W DA N I E L INVICTUS REGINAL WRIGHT WO RL D PRE M I ERE, CO M M I S S I O N ED BY T H E D U N C A NV I L L E H S A C A PPEL L A M EN ’S CH O I R “Invictus,” composed by Reginal Wright, is a commissioned piece for the Duncanville High National ACDA Performance in Dallas, TX 2021.

In this piece Wright powerfully sets the poem by the same name, written by Willam Ernest Henley (1849-1903) in 1875. The poem was written while Henley recovered from a medical procedure attempting to save his leg from amputation. The resolve and fortitude from that experience echoes through the text that is masterfully set to music by Wright.

The opening of the piece starts with the singers speaking “I am the captain of my fate/master of my soul.” The piece builds a rhythmic and lyrical melody that sets the stage for the protagonist. Wright seamlessly weaves the text through a combination of dissonance and consonance to show the struggle and resolve inherent in Victorian poetry. The piece concludes the way it began, this time with conviction, that “I am the master of my fate.” ~DR. PHILLIP STOCKTON, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CHORAL STUDIES, MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY C E L LO: V I L M A P E G U E R O, P E R C U S S I O N: D R E W L A N G COME & GO TO THAT LAND B R A N D O N WA D D L ES ( M A R K F O S T E R M U S I C ) Brandon Waddles’s compositions and arrangements have been published and performed by choral ensembles around the world, including the Morehouse College, University of Michigan Glee Club, Oakwood Aeolians, Westminster Choir, Brigham Young University Singers and the Slovenian Philharmonic Choir. “Come and Go to That Land” combines two traditional spirituals, “Come and go with me” and “Come and go with me to my father’s house.” This arrangement exhibits characteristics of the traditional African American spiritual, intertwined with gospel elements. Brandon uses an a capella texture to captivate the traditional spiritual style, while the broadened jazz harmonies and complex rhythms merges these two musical genres. The text centers around the overcoming of obstacles, and encourages the listener to keep the faith through the darkness. ~TREDARIUS TERRY, SENIOR MUSIC EDUCATOR MA JOR, MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION: DREW L ANG

Andrew Aguilar

Jonathan Arias

Timothy Balogun

Chandler Carter

Cesar Castaneda

Kamal Clarke

Cedric Johnson

Czarien Jones

Evan Lee

Obri Nash-Carroll

Jeroham Ortega

Quinton Prater

Christan Steptoe

Noel Vargas

Ke’Vion Washington 25

T H E 2 0 2 0 - 2 0 21 DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

A CAPPELLA MEN’S CHOIR

A N D RE W AG U IL AR (11) - 3, 4,6 J O N ATH A N ARIAS (9) - 4 Evan Beaty

Jeffrey Berry

TIMOTHY BALO GU N (11) - 4 E VA N BE AT Y (9) - 4 J EFFREY BERRY (9) - 2,3, 4 CH A N D LER C ARTER (12) - 4 CESAR C ASTA N EDA (10) - 4 K A M AL CL ARK E (9)

Isaac Euceda

Angel Fierro

ISA AC EUCEDA (12) - 4, 5 A N GEL FIERRO (12) - 3, 4 CED RIC J O H NSO N (9) CZ ARIEN J O N ES (10) E VA N LEE (11) - 4,6

Giraud Lucas

Anthony Moss Jr.

G IR AU D LUC AS (10) - 4 A NTH O NY MOSS J R. (11) - 3, 4,6 O BRI N ASH- C ARRO LL (10) - 1,3, 4 J ERO H A M O RTEGA (12) - 2,3, 4,5,8 Q U I NTO N PR ATER (12) - 1,2,3, 4,5,7

Juan Rios

Evan Simmons

J UA N RI OS (11) - 1,2,3, 4,5,7 E VA N SIM MO NS (11) - 4 CH RISTA N STEP TO E (10) - 4 N O EL VARGAS (9) K E’VI O N WASH I N GTO N (10) - 4

Casey LeVie

Jesse Cannon II

LEGEND 1 - 2019-2020 A L L-S TATE CH O I R M E M B ER 2 - 2020 -2021 A L L-S TAT E CH O I R M E M B ER 3- 2020 -2021 A RE A C A N D I DAT E 4 - 2020 -2021 A L L-REG I O N CH O I R M E M B ER 5 - TE X AS M US I C SCH O L A R 6 - CH O I R CO U N CI L 7 - SEC T I O N L E A D ER 8 - S T U D EN T D I REC TO R

J E S S E C AN N O N I I | DIREC TOR Jesse Cannon II is in his tenth year of teaching choral music, currently serving as Director of Choral Activities at Duncanville High School. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Dallas Baptist University and is currently pursuing a Master of Music Education with an emphasis in choral conducting from Mississippi State University. He has studied with Dr. Stephen Holcomb, Dr. Gary Packwood, and Dr. Phillip Stockton.

Mr. Cannon’s choirs have consistently earned superior ratings at regional and state contests and have been named Overall Outstanding and Grand Champion in choral competitions throughout Texas. The Duncanville HS choral department has seen a rapid increase in enrollment during his tenure and is quickly becoming one of the largest programs in the area.

Mr. Cannon has served in numerous leadership roles and committees. He is currently serving as Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Region 20 President and has served as the Southwest ACDA Repertoire & Resources Chair for High School Mixed Choirs.

JESSE CANNON II

He has been the recipient of several grants and scholarships for professional development, continuing education, and arts advocacy initiatives. Mr. Cannon is a member of the National Association for Music Education, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Choral Directors Association, Texas Music Adjudicators Association, American Choral Directors Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity.​

C A S E Y L e V I E | A S S I S TA N T D I R E C TO R & ACC O M PA N I S T Casey LeVie, a native of New Mexico, received her Bachelor of Music Education in Choral Music from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. There she studied choral music with Dr. Lynne Gackle, Dr. Stephen Gusukuma, Dr. Brian A. Schmidt, and Dr. Michele Henry, and studied voice under Dr. Deborah Williamson and Dr. Randy Umstead. While at Baylor, she served as soprano section leader for the Concert Choir, Bella Voce, and A Cappella Choir. She performed with Baylor Bella Voce at the Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Conference 2018 and was consistently a featured soloist with this ensemble.

During her time as an undergraduate, Ms. LeVie earned honors and awards in music education and choral music, receiving the Bennett Award and Scholarship for Outstanding Potential in Music Education and the National Student Award from the American Choral Directors Association. In addition, she was recently inducted into the prestigious National Music Honor Society, Phi Kappa Lambda. She served as both Vice-President and President of the Baylor Student Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, as well as a Panel Member for a TMEA Session entitled, “Doing College Right: Advice from the Experts.”

In addition to her love for music and passion for teaching, Ms. LeVie enjoys boxing, painting, reading, and giving all of her love and attention to her Mini Australian Shepherd-Blue Heeler buddy, Ollie.

CASEY LeVIE

A L F R E L Y N N J . RO BERTS | VO ICE TE ACHER Alfrelynn J. Roberts is a versatile performer, choral director and vocal coach whose work includes stage, TV/Film. Alfrelynn is the Chorus Master for Fort Worth Opera and Artistic Director for South Dallas Concert Choir. For the past six seasons as Artistic Director, Alfrelynn conducted many concerts including AT&T Performing Arts’ production of The Underground Railroad featuring Kathleen Battle. She also served as the music and stage director for two different productions of Ain’t Misbehavin. Currently, Alfrelynn is the vocal/choral coach for four (4) high schools [(3) in Dallas ISD and one (1) Duncanville ISD].

An accomplished performer, Alfreynn performed Mother Abbess (Sound of Music), Barbara Jordan (Voice of Good Hope), Vendetta Armistead (Holy Fire), Mrs. Muller (Doubt), Mabel (Crowns), Suor Angelica (Suor Angelica), Berta (The Barber of Seville), 1st Lady (The Magic Flute), Clara (Porgy & Bess), Queen (The Goose Girl Children’s Production), Mother (Hansel and Gretel) and Mrs. Nolan (The Medium). She has also been the featured soloist with Kalamazoo Singers, Kalamazoo Bach Festival, American Institute of Musical Studies Orchestra in Graz, Austria, Indiana University South Bend Orchestra, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, Battle Creek Symphony, and Grand Rapids Symphony as well as the featured soloist for Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. She performed for Prather Entertainment Group, What a Do, Farmers Alley and Kalamazoo Civic Theaters, as well as Opera Grand Rapids, Michigan Opera Theater and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Her TV/Film credits include Harriet Tubman Documentary (documentary/animation), Murder Made Me Famous: Selena (TV), Reagan: From Movie Star to President (documentary), Winner The Man from Mars (winner of the 2016 Louisiana Film Festival Grand Prize), Liberty’s Secret (independent film), and Texas Flip N’ Move (HGTV).

ALFRELYNN J. ROBERTS

Alongside Alfrelynn’s music and theater accomplishments, she has served as Executive Director for Lone Star Wind Orchestra in Dallas.

DUNCANVILLE ISD CHOR AL EDUCATORS

ALEX LOPEZ BYRD MIDDLE SCHOOL

LONNIE REED KENNEMER MIDDLE SCHOOL STEAM ACADEMY

VANESSA SANCHEZ REED MIDDLE SCHOOL

A SPECIA L T H A N K YO U TO… A CAPPELL A MEN MEMBERS OF 2 017- 2 018 & 2 018 - 2 019

DR. M ARQUES GARRET T C I N DY GAS K I L L

DALL AS BAPTIST UNIVERSIT Y COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

DR. STEPHEN GUSUKUMA

DUNCANVILLE CHOIR BOOSTER CLUB

DE’EVIN JOHNSON

DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL C H O I R PA R E N T S

VI C TO R JO H NSO N

DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL A D M I N I S T R ATO RS & CO U N S ELO RS DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FA C U LT Y & S TA F F DUNCANVILLE ISD C O M M U N I C AT I O N S D E PA R TM E N T DENISE HERNANDEZ D U N C A N V I L L E I S D F I N E A R T S S E C R E TA R Y R E G I N A L W R I G H T, CLINICIAN & COM MISSION COMPOSER

CHAD LOT T ANN MARCELLI W I L L M CC L E A N METRO MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS DR. WES MOORE COT Y R AV E N M O R R I S STEVEN MOSS D R . G A RY PA C K W O O D C O DY PA R R OT T

ACDA CONFERENCE STEERING COMMIT TEE

CLO RESE PO RTER

ACDA LISTENING COM MIT TEE

SCOT T PRO BST

A MY A LLI BO N

MILES ROBINSON

CO LTO N B L A K E

JO SCU RLO CK- DI LL ARD

DERRICK BROOKINS

T Y R O N S H AW

J EREMY BROWN

D R. PH I LLI P STO CK TO N

T R E N TO N DAV I S

TM E A REGI O N X X CH O I R D I REC TO RS

PA M DAW S O N

M A R I VA LV E R D E

PA U L D O U C E T

D R . J O H N WAYM A N

JOEL DUARTE

ROBIN WILSON

D EN I S E E ATO N

ZO E CO M M U N I C AT I O N S

D R . LY N N E G A C K L E

M I C H A EL ZO O K

Brothers!

Going on this journey with each of you has been a tremendous honor. I want to thank each one of you for the hard work and dedication that you have exhibited during this process.

Many of you have risen to the occasion and have been a source of strength, support,and guidance.

This music will live in your hearts for years to come, and it is my hope that as you continue on your journey, you never forget the joy that you gave each time you shared the gift of music.

Each of you have inspired me to be a better teacher, musician, and human being. I love and appreciate you more than you will ever know.

Journey on!

A path awaits your feet and faith; and while you tread upon it think of nothing less than strength.

Journey on!

The path is sometimes dim but shine your light onto the bend and curve and forge the consequence.

Journey on!

May your hopes beget your dreams; Your strength be unremitting; May your light be bright and gleaming; your feet, steadfast and true.

Journey on! ~ D E V O N D R A F. B A N K S