Artie Henry Middle School: 2018 TMEA CCC Honor Band Performance Program

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CLASS CCC HONOR BAND

TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION

Presents the

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2018 2:30 P.M. LILA COCKRELL THEATRE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

The Leander Independent School District

Artie Henry Middle School Honors Band

Robert T. Herrings III, Conductor Rachel A. Johnstone, Assistant Conductor Andrew D. Binkard, Assistant Conductor Hector J. Gil, Percussion Instructor Cynthia A. Lansford, Guest Conductor

HENRY ROBERT T. HERRINGS III CONDUCTOR

RACHEL A. JOHNSTONE ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR

ANDREW D. BINKARD ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR

HECTOR J. GIL

PERCUSSION INSTRUCTOR

CYNTHIA A. LANSFORD GUEST CONDUCTOR

January 11, 2018

January 11, 2018 To the Texas Music Educators Association:

To the Texas Music Educators Association: Leander Independent School District congratulates the Artie Henry Middle School Honors Band for their remarkable achievement of being named the TMEA 3C Honor Band. This outstanding distinction highlights the talents and dedication of one of LISD’s best music programs. We applaud these hard-working students and their committed directors.

On behalf of the district, I also offer appreciation to the members of TMEA for your commitment to excellence in music education and for giving musical ensembles, including the Artie Henry Middle School Honors Band, the opportunity to participate and develop into exemplary programs.

We celebrate this memorable experience in the lives of our students, and hope that it is one that they will look back upon with great pride for years to come.

With sincere gratitude,

Congratulations to the Artie Henry Middle School Honors Band on behalf of the Leander ISD Board of Trustees for their selection as the TMEA Class 3C Honor Band, and their invitation to perform at the February 2018 TMEA Clinic/Convention in San Antonio. It is a tremendous accomplishment to be recognized as an outstanding music ensemble in the state of Texas.

LISD maintains a solid commitment to supporting the Fine Arts and our instrumental music programs. We recognize that these important programs strengthen our students’ academic and life-long success.

The Henry Middle School Honors Band success further

demonstrates our district’s commitment to music education.

We are extremely proud of these talented Leander ISD Honors Band students and their dedicated directors. They have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy into their program, and this honor is well deserved!

Sincerely,

Dan Troxell, Ph.D. Superintendent Pamela Waggoner President Board of Trustees

TRITTICO MOVEMENT I: ALLEGRO MAESTOSO VACLAV NELHYBEL

SERENADE FOR WIND BAND, OP.22C

MUSICALSELECTIONS

DEREK BOURGEOIS

YIDDISH DANCES MOVEMENT V: FREYLACHS ADAM GORB

GRACE BEFORE SLEEP

SUSAN LABARR/ERIC WILSON

AMERICAN BIG TOP BRIAN BALMAGES

ON THE KERRY SHORE JACK WILDS

POWER STRUGGLE NATHAN DAUGHTREY

TICO TICO

ZEQUINHA ABREU, ARR. NAOHIRO IWAI

TRITTICO MOVEMENT I: ALLEGRO MAESTOSO VACLAV NELHYBEL

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rittico was composed in 1963 for Dr. William D. Revelli who gave the first performance of the work in the Spring of 1964, in Ann Arbor, with the Symphonic Band of the University of Michigan.

“Trittico” is defined as a triptych or painting on three panels, such as is common on altars. The first and third movements are related to one another in that their character is brilliantly forward-moving and energetic, and the main theme of the first movement reappears in the culmination point of the third movement. The second movement is a strongly contrasting dramatic scene with turbulent recitatives and expressive woodwind solos, punctuated by low brass and percussion.

SERENADE FOR WIND BAND, OP.22C DEREK BOURGEOIS

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PROGRAMNOTES

erek Bourgeois wrote Serenade for his own wedding, to be played by the organist as the guests left the ceremony. Not wishing to allow them the luxury of proceeding in an orderly 2/4, the composer wrote the work in 11/8, and in case anyone felt too comfortable, he changed it to 13/8 in the middle. The work has now been released in a number of different orchestrations of the original version for organ.

CYNTHIA LANSFORD, CONDUCTOR YIDDISH DANCES MOVEMENT V: FREYLACHS ADAM GORB

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iddish Dances was commissioned by Timothy Reynish for his 60th birthday. It is very much a party piece, bringing together two of Gorb’s abiding passions: the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Klezmer, the folk music of the Yiddish speaking people. In total, the piece is about fourteen minutes long and is in five movements, all based on set Klezmer dances: Khosidl — a medium tempo 2/4 in which the music moves between satire, sentimentality, and pathos; Terkishe, an up-tempo Jewish tango; Doina, a free recitative in which various instruments in the band get a chance to show off; Hora, slow 3/8 time with a characteristic rocking rhythm; and Freylachs, very fast 2/4 time in which themes from the previous movements are recalled, ending in a “rowdy good time” for all concerned.

GRACE BEFORE SLEEP SUSAN L ABARR, ARR. J. ERIC WILSON

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race Before Sleep, composed in 2011 by Susan LaBarr, was inspired by a poem of thanks written by Sara Teasdale. A quiet opening builds into a gorgeous, resounding climax before coming to a more reflective, thankful close. This wind setting, arranged in 2013 by J. Eric Wilson, draws upon the warm sonorities of the concert band to reflect LaBarr’s musical intent and Teasdale’s poetic sentiments.

Grace Before Sleep Sara Teasdale How can our minds and bodies be Grateful enough that we have spent Here in this generous room, we three, This evening of content?

Each one of us has walked through storm And fled the wolves along the road; But here the hearth is wide and warm, And for this shelter and this light Accept, O Lord, our thanks tonight.

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ON THE KERRY SHORE JACK WILDS

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n the Kerry Shore is a tribute to a beautiful harbor town in Ireland named Dingle. The piece begins with a steady percussion texture, meant to represent placid seas with a cool morning breeze blowing in. Small snippets of the melody represent the gentle rise and fall of the surf on the shore. A subtle combination of ocean drum and ship’s bell complete the nautical picture. On the Kerry Shore was commissioned and premiered by the Cedar Park Winds at the 2017 Midwest Clinic. This work is dedicated to Jack’s wife, Noel.

ANDREW BINKARD, CONDUCTOR

HENRY MS CHOIR and VISTA RIDGE HS CHORALE

AMERICAN BIG TOP BRIAN BALMAGES

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merican Big Top can best be described as an American circus march that meets Charles Ives.

Largely based on original material, the piece weaves in small anecdotal references to The Stars and Stripes Forever, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, The Yankee Doodle Boy, Yankee Doodle, The Star-Spangled Banner, The Entertainer and The Yellow Rose of Texas.

The entire piece is based on the layering of melodies, harmonies, textures and rhythms. As the piece develops, the layering becomes more and more complex, yet always with a splash of fun and humor. It is a highly energetic work that constantly throws a curve ball (no pun intended — well, maybe just a little) at the listener with just enough Americana thrown in it to give it a homegrown feel without necessarily being categorized as a full-on patriotic work.

The piece was commissioned by the Artie Henry Middle School Honors Band (Cedar Park, Texas; Robert Herrings, conductor) on the occasion of their selection as the TMEA CCC Honor Band. Given that this was their third time selected as honor band, the piece playfully uses the theme of “three” throughout, beginning immediately with groups of three that move through three different time signatures (including 3/8). In addition, The Stars and Stripes Forever reference only involves the trio section and the only part of Take Me Out to the Ballgame is “One! Two! Three strikes you’re out!” (Of course, we then hear the sound of a ball being hit!)

RACHEL JOHNSTONE, CONDUCTOR

POWER STRUGGLE NATHAN DAUGHTREY

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ower Struggle features a balanced ensemble of four keyboard percussion and four battery percussion. The struggle is apparent from the opening bars of the piece, with the two halves of the ensemble competing for attention in an exhilarating and bombastic fashion. The struggle subsides briefly as the keyboards present a new melody and the battery provides a quietly grooving backdrop. The two opposing sections of the ensemble continue this struggle, inwardly and outwardly, until the end of the piece.

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2016-2017 PERCUSSION SECTION HECTOR GIL, CONDUCTOR TICO TICO ZEQUINHA ABREU, ARR. NAOHIRO IWAI

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osé Gomes de Abreu, better known as Zequinha de Abreu, was one of the most prominent Brazilian composers of the “Belle Époque,” having contributed to the establishment of the “choro” genre. He is best known for this famous composition, “Tico-Tico No Fubá,” known abroad as Tico Tico. In Portuguese, a “tico-tico” is a bird — the rufous-collard sparrow.

“Fubá“ is similar to cornmeal. A “choro” is a lament, derived from the word “chorar” (to cry). Essentially the farmer is complaining about the sparrow eating his crop. Ironically, this festive tune leaves little to cry about as this samba is meant for dancing, as made popular in the 1947 film Copacabana. With its quirky rhythms, bouncy melodic lines, and infectious spirit, Tico Tico is nothing short of a Latin dance party!

FEATURING MEMBERS OF THE

2016-2017 HONORS BAND AND HENRY MS BLACK DIAMONDS DANCE TEAM

ABOUT LEANDER ISD

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he Leander Independent School District, located approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Austin, Texas, encompasses nearly 200 square miles and has campuses sited within the cities of Leander, Cedar Park, and Austin. This dynamic school district is one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas, serves an enrollment of over 38,000 students with 42 campuses and auxiliary facilities, while maintaining standards of excellence throughout the system.

LISD boasts the best area average for college enrollment. According to Texas Monthly Magazine, LISD schools rank among the best in the state, with the high schools in the top 5 percent. LISD is also a Texas Education Agency ‘Recognized’ School District.

The Leander ISD Vision is that every student is encouraged, supported, and challenged to achieve the highest levels of knowledge, skills, and character. Every LISD graduate is prepared with the knowledge, academic foundation, and life skills to be a productive learner, an effective communicator, and a responsible citizen, in order to be successful in an ever-changing world.

ABOUT ARTIE HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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enry Middle School is part of the Leander Independent School District, located a few miles northwest of Austin, Texas. The school opened in 2002 as a sixth, seventh and eighth grade campus that serves approximately 1,357 students today. It is an ethnically diverse school with 54.4% Caucasian, 26.1% Hispanic, 11.1% Asian, 4.2% African American, and 4.2% other student population.

The students of Henry Middle School love learning, are consistently self-motivated, and take ownership of personal decisions. They excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Our students exemplify ethical behavior, care for others, and are proud of themselves and their school. HMS students are nationally recognized and seek a higher level of success as life-long learners.

Henry Middle School is a great place to work and learn. The atmosphere is nothing short of kind and respectful, with a dedication from all in our quest for excellence. At HMS, parents are a part of our school culture and are seen in and interact with the school frequently and in a variety of activities. We have a large and active parent volunteer program and PTA Parents bring valuable insight and a unique perspective, which serves to improve home/school relationships, student behaviors and academic achievement. Parents, businesses and community leaders come together with teachers and administrators to develop a collective vision and purpose and to set goals to improve our school and the excellence we maintain.

ABOUT THE HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM

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he band program at Artie Henry Middle School serves more than 330 students, with seventh and eighth graders enrolled in one of three performing bands and sixth grade beginning band classes in a homogeneous setting.

Since the school opened in 2002, the Artie Henry bands have been consistent UIL Sweepstakes winners, and have been well-represented at Solo and Ensemble contest, TMEA All-Region Band and Region Orchestra auditions. Under the direction of Robert Herrings, Rachel Johnstone, Andrew Binkard and Hector Gil, the Henry bands have earned numerous honors and awards at festivals in Texas. In 2008 and 2013, the band was invited to perform at the prestigious Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington. The HMS Band Program was named the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Texas Class CCC Honor Band. In 2010, 2012 and 2016, the HMS Band Program was invited to perform at The Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, and in 2011 the program was awarded the coveted John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Silver Cup Award. In 2014, the HMS Percussion Ensemble was the inaugural invited Middle School Percussion Ensemble to perform at the Percussive Arts Society

International Convention in Indianapolis, and the Texas Chapter of the American School Band Director’s Association awarded the Outstanding Band Program Award to the Artie Henry MS Band Program. From 2009-2017, the program at Henry earned distinction as a National Wind Band Honors Class AA winner, and the Henry MS Symphonic Band was a 2016 and 2017 Citation of Excellence winner.

To improve their individual skills and musicianship, all students in the HMS Band program attend weekly section rehearsals, and many students take advantage of the opportunity for private lessons through the LISD Private Lesson Program. In addition to their involvement in band activities, HMS Band students are also active in other activities, including National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Leadership, Yearbook/ Journalism, Athletics, Art, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Theatre and many more.

Through the dedicated work of many individuals, the program has built a tradition of success that has flourished within the school and in the community.

LEANDER ISD HONOR GROUPS TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION INVITED CHOIRS Canyon Ridge MS Treble Choir, 2017 – Courtney Kelly Vandegrift HS Women’s Choir, 2016 – Michael Feris Vista Ridge HS Mixed Choir, 2014 – Steve White Henry MS Treble Choir, 2012 – Michelle Hank Henry MS Treble Choir, 2008 – Kimberly Williams Cedar Park MS Mixed Choir, 2003 – Brenda Justice SOUTHWEST ACDA HONOR CHOIRS Vandegrift HS Women’s Choir, 2016 – Michael Feris TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION HONOR BANDS Henry MS Honors Band, CCC 2018 – Robert Herrings Henry MS Honors Band, CCC 2014 – Robert Herrings Cedar Park HS Wind Ensemble, AAAA 2014 – Steve Wessels Henry MS Honors Band, CCC 2010 – Robert Herrings Leander HS Band, AAAA 1994 – Dennis Hopkins MIDWEST CLINIC PERFORMANCES Vandegrift HS Percussion Ensemble, 2017 – Joe Hobbs Henry MS Honors Band, 2016 – Robert Herrings Four Points MS Wind Ensemble, 2015 – Chris Yee Stiles MS Honors Band, 2015 – Darcy Vogt Williams Canyon Ridge MS Honors Band, 2014 – Amy Allison Vista Ridge HS Wind Ensemble, 2014 – Bryan Christian Henry MS Trombone Ensemble, 2012 – Robert Herrings Henry MS Honors Band, 2010 – Robert Herrings Cedar Park MS Saxophone Ensemble, 2012 – Manuel San Luis Cedar Park MS Symphonic Band, 2008 – Manuel San Luis WESTERN INTERNATIONAL BAND CLINIC PERFORMANCES Rouse HS Wind Ensemble, 2015 – Lee Crochet Leander HS Wind Ensemble, 2014 – Nils Gundersen Henry MS Honors Band, 2013 – Robert Herrings Wiley MS Honors Band, 2012 – Garland Chiasson Henry MS Honors Band, 2009 – Robert Herrings SUDLER CUP RECIPIENTS Canyon Ridge MS, 2018 - Amy Allison Henry MS, 2011 – Robert Herrings Cedar Park MS, 2008 – Manuel San Luis SUDLER SHIELD RECIPIENTS Vista Ridge HS, 2018 - Bryan Christian Cedar Park HS, 2006 – Steve Wessels NATIONAL CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES Running Brushy MS Symphonic Band, 2017 – Van Robison PASIC PERFORMANCES Wiley MS, 2016 – Emily Tannert Henry MS, 2014 – Hector Gil

LEANDER ISD ADMINISTRATION DAN TROXELL, PH.D. SUPERINTENDENT MATT SMITH CHIEF OF STAFF MATT BENTZ CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER LUCAS JANDA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER KARIE LYNN MCSPADDEN CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER PETER WARSHAW FINE ARTS DIRECTOR

HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

LEANDER ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

JAIME BELL GARRISON ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

WILL STREIT VICE-PRESIDENT

LAUREN MEEKS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

DON HISLE SECRETARY

AMANDA TOON ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

GRACE S. BARBER-JORDAN

MELISSA SMART ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

AARON JOHNSON

DR. DAVID ELLIS PRINCIPAL

KARI SWARTZ REGISTRAR

VISTA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BRYAN CHRISTIAN DUSTIN THARP HECTOR GIL

CEDAR PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL BRITNI DUNN DAVID BARNES JASON BROWN

CEDAR PARK HIGH SCHOOL STEVE WESSELS EVAN VANDOREN CHRISTOPHER YEE ROLAND CHAVEZ

FOUR POINTS MIDDLE SCHOOL JESSICA GONZALES JONATHAN VILLELA ADRIAN TETI

LEANDER HIGH SCHOOL ROBERT SELAIDEN ALI CARRAHER MICHAEL SWIREN MICHAEL ZELLERS ROUSE HIGH SCHOOL JASON ROBB RYAN JOHNSTONE AARON GANTT EMILY TANNERT PATTERSON VANDEGRIFT HIGH SCHOOL MIKE HOWARD STEPHANIE GROTE KATIE VANDOREN JOE HOBBS CANYON RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL AMY ALLISON AMANDA KLINGENBERG JEFFREY SALINAS

TRISH BODE JIM MACKAY

JERILYNN HUEBSCHMAN BOOKKEEPER

OUR FAMILY OF LEANDER ISD BAND DIRECTORS

GLENN HIGH SCHOOL KIM SHUTTLESWORTH AMY SUGGS TYLER SAMMONS

PAMELA WAGGONER PRESIDENT

LEANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL CATHY TELTSCHIK MATT NEWTON AMANDA RHYNE RUNNING BRUSHY MIDDLE SCHOOL VAN ROBISON MARK URBINA EVELYN BINKARD STILES MIDDLE SCHOOL DARCY VOGT WILLIAMS JENNA YEE ALEX ORTEGA WILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL GARLAND CHIASSON SERENA FINNIGAN KAREN ROBERTSON

2017-2018 HENRY MS PRIVATE LESSON STAFF FLUTE MS. LORI CHESTER DR. RACHEL KAPLAN MRS. CHRISTINA ORTEGA OBOE DR. AMY BURGUS BASSOON MRS. JULIA LITTLETON CLARINET MS. VERONICA GERHARDT MRS. MARY SCHANI MR. TYLER WEBSTER SAXOPHONE MR. KEVIN GIBBS MR. BILLY MCPHAIL TRUMPET MR. GILBERT ELORREAGA MS. ELISE HEGAR MR. JEFFREY SALINAS FRENCH HORN DR. ROSE VALBY TROMBONE MR. ANDY RUSSELL EUPHONIUM MR. BRETT BLACKSTONE TUBA MR. DAVID HUMMEL PERCUSSION MR. CAMERON CARBONE MR. CHRIS SAWYER DR. ANDREW SICKMEIER MR. IVAN TRAC

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ROBERT TYROME HERRINGS, III Robert Herrings is in his fourteenth year of teaching and has been teaching at Artie Henry Middle School in Leander ISD since 2004.

Prior to coming to Leander ISD, he was the Director of Bands at Rockdale Junior High in Rockdale, Texas.

In 2003, Mr. Herrings received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he studied under Michael Haithcock, Jeff Grogan, Dr. Kevin Sedatole and Barry Hopper.

While in college, Mr. Herrings was a member of the Baylor University performing wind bands, as well as a member of the Baylor University Golden Wave Band.

At Henry Middle School, Mr. Herrings conducts the Honors Band, and assists with the Symphonic Band and Concert Band. He also teaches beginning flute and trumpet. Mr. Herrings’ bands have consistently re-

ceived UIL Sweepstakes ratings, as well as unanimous first division ratings, Best In Class, and Overall Outstanding Band honors at festivals around the state. From 2009-2017, the program at Henry earned distinction as a National Wind Band Honors Class AA winner, and in 2008 and 2013, the Henry Middle School Honors Band was selected to perform at the Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington. The program was named the 2010, 2014 and 2018 TMEA Class CCC Honor Band and was also selected to perform at the 2010, 2012 and 2016 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. In June 2011, Mr. Herrings and his program were awarded the prestigious John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Silver Cup Award, and in July of the same year, Mr. Herrings was named the Phi Beta Mu Outstanding Young Bandmaster of the Year. In May of 2014, the Texas Chapter of the American School Band Director’s Association awarded the Outstanding Band Program Award to the Artie Henry MS Band Program, and in November of the same year, the Henry MS Percussion Ensemble was selected to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

An active clinician and adjudicator around the state, Mr. Herrings is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association. Mr. Herrings also serves as the TMEA Region 32 Middle School Band Chair, as well as the Region 32 TBA representative. He is honored to be a member of Phi Beta Mu and a mentor to new-to-profession teachers at Henry Middle School.

Mr. Herrings enjoys motivating young musicians to achieve the highest level of performance by sharing his extreme love and passion for music with them on a daily basis. He feels honored, privileged and extremely blessed to have a loving mother and grandmother, many great mentors, band directors and close friends who have influenced his career thus far.

Above all, his students have been his greatest inspiration!

Rachel Johnstone is currently in her eighth year of band directing and is in her seventh year at Henry Middle School.

Mrs. Johnstone teaches the Symphonic Band, the beginner clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon classes, and assists with the Honors and Concert Band.

During the 2013–2014 school year, Mrs. Johnstone was the associate band director at T.A. Howard Middle School in Mansfield Independent School District (ISD) before returning to Henry Middle School in the fall of 2014. During her time at both Howard Middle School and Henry Middle School, her bands received UIL Sweepstakes ratings each year and Best in Class honors at various festivals. She guest conducted the Henry Middle School Honors Band at its Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic performances in 2010 and 2016 and at the Henry Middle School Trombone Ensemble’s Midwest performance in 2012. The Henry Middle School Band was also awarded the prestigious John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Silver Cup in 2011, and it was named the TMEA 2014 and 2018 CCC Honor Band in the summers of 2013 and 2017.

Prior to starting her band directing career, Mrs. Johnstone was an active private clarinet instructor for various band programs in Leander and Round Rock ISD. [CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

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In 2008, Mrs. Johnstone earned a Bachelor’s degree in Clarinet Performance from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. While at Northwestern, she performed in the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Contemporary Music Ensemble and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Mallory Thompson. Mrs. Johnstone has studied clarinet under Mary Schani, Leslie Grimm, Russell Dagon, Steve Cohen, and Lawrie Bloom.

Mrs. Johnstone’s professional memberships include the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association. She also serves as a faculty member for the Lone Star Clarinet Camp.

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Mrs. Johnstone lives in the Austin area with her husband, Ryan, who is an assistant band director at Rouse High School in Leander ISD, and their two dachshund mixes, Rosie and Sophie.

ANDREW BINKARD An Iowa native, Andrew Binkard began teaching in 2010, and he joined the Henry Middle School staff in 2015. At Henry, Mr. Binkard conducts the Concert Band and teaches the beginning horn, trombone, and euphonium/tuba classes, and he assists with the Symphonic and Honors Bands. Mr. Binkard’s bands have received consistent superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest,

as well as consistent best-in-class awards at other festivals around the state. Mr. Binkard guest-conducted the Henry Middle School Honors Band at their Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic Performance in 2016. In addition, the Henry Middle School Honors Band has been named the TMEA Class CCC Honor Band for 2018. Prior to coming to Henry, Mr. Binkard held positions in the Austin and Killeen Independent School Districts (ISDs).

Prior to beginning his career as a band director, Mr. Binkard was an active private trombone and euphonium teacher in the Austin, Round Rock, and Leander ISDs. Mr. Binkard obtained a master’s degree in trombone performance from the University of Texas at Austin in 2010. While at UT, Mr. Binkard performed with the UT Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jerry Junkin and the UT Symphony Orchestra under Gerhardt Zimmerman. In addition, he performed with the UT Trombone Choir and numerous chamber ensembles in the Butler School of Music.

Mr. Binkard received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2008. While at Nebraska, Mr. Binkard won the Undergraduate Concerto Competition and the John Shildneck Young Artist Competition. Mr. Binkard was a member of the Iowa All-State Band in 2001 and 2002, serving as principal trombone in 2001. Mr. Binkard studied trombone with Keith Nash, Dr. Sean Flanigan, Dr. Scott Anderson, and Dr. Nathaniel Brickens, and he studied chamber music with Charles Villarrubia.

Mr. Binkard’s professional memberships include the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association. In the fall of 2013, he served as the clinician for the TMEA Region 8 All-Region Concert Band.

Mr. Binkard serves as the treasurer and trombone section leader for the Cedar Park Winds with his wife, Evelyn, who is an assistant band director at Running Brushy Middle School in Leander ISD. The Cedar Park Winds was invited to perform at the 71st Annual Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in December 2017.

He and Evelyn live in Leander with their rescued greyhound, Rolf.

HECTOR GIL Hector Gil is in his sixteenth year of teaching and joined the staff at Vista Ridge High School and Henry Middle School as the Director of Percussion in 2008.

He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2001.

Mr. Gils’ students and ensembles have achieved numerous accolades that include being named as the TMEA Honor Band Winners in 2010, 2014, and 2018, The Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic Performers in 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016, The Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition Winners in 2014, The Black Swamp Percussion Ensemble Showcase Winners in 2017, The Western International Band Clinic in 2008 and 2013, the Texas State Marching Band Championship in 2008, 2013, 2015, and 2016 and The Winter Guard International World Championships in 2006 and 2007.

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ensemble with the Texas A&M University - Commerce Percussion Ensemble. While in college, Mr. Gil performed in various ensembles including the Texas A&M University-Commerce Wind Ensemble, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Drumline, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Steel Band, the Texas Christian University Wind Symphony, the Texas Christian University Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Christian University Percussion Ensemble, and the North East Texas Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Gil has studied from some incredible teachers that include but are not limited to his father Carlos Gil, Brian West, Bill Bachman, Jim Yakas, Matt Savage, and Allen Joanis.

Mr. Gil is an active composer/arranger for many programs, adjudicates for many competitions, and has served as a clinician for numerous percussion programs throughout Texas.

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His professional affiliations include The Percussive Arts Society, Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, and is a proud Education Artist with Innovative Percussion Inc. Mr. Gil’s wife, Brandy, and their two daughters, Elena and Makayla, make Mr. Gil the luckiest man in the world!

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throughout the years in various leader-ship positions.

She has been a frequent presenter at conventions for both Texas and Okla-homa Music Educators Associations. She has also been a frequent presenter at the Texas and Oklahoma Bandmasters Associations as well as through the T. B. A. Professional De-velopment Outreach program. In 2008 Ms. Lansford received the Meritorious Achievement Award from the Texas Bandmasters Association.

Bands under Ms. Lansford’s direction enjoyed much success throughout the years. Continuous achievement at UIL contests, numerous festivals, as well as state recognition were the norm, and individual student accomplishments were status quo. In 2004 the North Ridge Middle School Band was awarded the prestigious Sudler Cup award presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to outstanding middle school bands. In 2005 the North Ridge Honors Band performed at the Fifty-Ninth Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. In 2006 the North Ridge Band was the first middle school band program to be rec-ognized by the Texas Bandmasters Association as “An Exemplary Program”.

CYNTHIA A. LANSFORD After graduating with a degree in Music Education from Texas Tech University in 1976, Cindy Lansford began her teaching career at her alma mater, Robert E. Lee High School, in Baytown, Texas. After relocating to north Texas in 1978, she began a twelve-year stint in the Plano Independent School District, first at Plano Senior High School fol-lowed by ten years at Carpenter Middle School. In 1991, Ms. Lansford joined the Birdville Independent School District and taught at Haltom High School with Greg Hull and David Bertman. During this time, the Haltom Band was selected TMEA 5A Honor Band, per-formed at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, and was a finalist in the Texas UIL State Marching competition. It was here that she began studying with Eddie Green, Professor Emeritus, University of Houston. In 1996 she moved to North Ridge Middle School in the B. I. S. D. where she taught with James Smith until her retirement in 2007.

During her tenure at Carpenter, Ms. Lansford was named Teacher of the Year and was a recipient of the Ross Perot Excellence in Teaching Award. She was again named Teacher of the Year at North Ridge. Ms. Lansford served on the Prescribed Music List se-lection committee 2002-2006 and served her regions

The 2007-2008 school year marked the first year of retirement from a public school position for Ms. Lansford, and she started her second “career” doing freelance work as a consultant, clinician, mentor, adjudicator and teacher. She has been in contact with hun-dreds of teachers and thousands of students through region bands and band camps through-out the South and Midwest, as well as one-on-one work with individual programs and teach-ers. Ms. Lansford has served as adjudicator and clinician throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah and Alaska. She has conducted All-State bands in Ar-kansas (high school) and Georgia (middle school).

Ms. Lansford’s professional affiliations include Texas Bandmasters Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Music Adjudicators Association, and she is a past president of Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. Ms. Lansford resides in Keller, TX, with her husband, Gary Whitman, Professor of Clarinet at Texas Christian University and bass clarinetist with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

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2017-2018 HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND FLUTE

HORN

HALEY ALEXANDER 1

WILLIAM CORNELSON 1,2,3,4,5

AUDREY BUI

ZOE FISHER 1,3

SARAH LIU

1,3

AVERY GRACE HABERMACHER

1,2,3

ALEKSAE WATSON

ZACHARY KISNER ERIC LINHART 1 LEAH MOORE 1,3

OBOE JANGWON LEE

1,2,3

TYLER MAUER 1

TENOR TROMBONE

SIHYUN PARK 1,3

RACHEL ALEXANDER 1,3 SEBASTIAN ARGUELLO 1,3 HAVISH BANDAPALLI 1,3

BASSOON TALON BLOTTIN 1,3

SUYOG KUIKEL 1

AUDRA JONES

ANGEL RAWLS 1

JADE KAHLE

1,3

DAVID WHANG 1,3

1

BASS TROMBONE

CLARINET MINJI KIM

1,2,3,4,5

BRIAN KO

1

JACK DONOHOE EUPHONIUM

SAMI MELHEM 1,3 ISABELLA MILLER EDELMIRO PEREZ III

GABRIEL CASTEEL 1,3 NICK SOVICH 1,3

1,3,5

ASHLEIGH POINDEXTER

1,3

CONNOR SILVA 1,3

TUBA

TRINITY SPARROW 1,3

ROD LAURENCE ALCOS

ZOE TRUONG KATELYN YEE

SANTIAGO CRUZ 1,3 ADRIANNA VANGELI 1,3,4,5

1

LONDON WORSHAM 1,3 BASS CLARINET MATTHEW FOLEY 1,3

PERCUSSION

KADON KRAUSE 1,3

RYAN BEAKLEY 1

SEAN WATTANAVIJITKUL 1,3

GLENN CHOE 1,3,5 ANDERSON COLLINS 1

ALTO SAX

PHILLIP DINH 1

AIDAN CRUZ

KOA FUJIMOTO 1,2,3,5

CHRISTOPHER HUNT 1

JOAQUIN HERRMANN 1,3,5

SEALIN KWON

1,3

KWANWOO LEE 1,3

BROM RAMON

1,3

CHANYOUNG PARK

TENOR SAX JONATHAN HILT

1,3

BARITONE SAX THEODORE JOHNSON 1,2,3 TRUMPET KIARA GRAHAM 1,3 KHANG HO STEVEN HOMAN

1

JAMES LEISTRITZ GARRETT RUSCHHAUPT TORI WELCH JACKSON WOLF 1,3

DISTRICT BAND FIRST CHAIR, DISTRICT BAND 3 REGION BAND 4 FIRST CHAIR, REGION BAND 5 REGION ORCHESTRA 1

1,3

2

STUDENTPERFORMERS

FLUTE HALEY ALEXANDER AUDREY BUI SARAH LIU ALEKSAE WATSON

OBOE

BASSOON

JANGWON LEE

TALON BLOTTIN

TYLER MAUER

AUDRA JONES

SIHYUN PARK

JADE KAHLE

CLARINET MINJI KIM

ASHLEIGH POINDEXTER

BRIAN KO

CONNOR SILVA

SAMI MELHEM

TRINITY SPARROW

ISABELLA MILLER

ZOE TRUONG

EDELMIRO PEREZ III

KATELYN YEE

MATTHEW FOLEY KADON KRAUSE SEAN WATTANAVIJITKUL

STUDENTPERFORMERS

BASS CLARINET

SAXOPHONES AIDAN CRUZ

THEODORE JOHNSON

JONATHAN HILT

SEALIN KWON

CHRISTOPHER HUNT

BROM RAMON

STUDENTPERFORMERS

TRUMPETS KIARA GRAHAM

GARRETT RUSCHHAUPT

KHANG HO

TORI WELCH

STEVEN HOMAN

JACKSON WOLF

JAMES LEISTRITZ

HORNS WILLIAM CORNELSON

ZACHARY KISNER

ZOE FISHER

ERIC LINHART

AVERY GRACE HABERMACHER

LEAH MOORE

STUDENTPERFORMERS

TROMBONES RACHEL ALEXANDER

JACK DONOHOE

SEBASTIAN ARGUELLO

SUYOG KUIKEL

HAVISH BANDAPALLI

ANGEL RAWLS

DAVID WHANG

EUPHONIUMS AND TUBAS ROD LAURENCE ALCOS

ANDY LUU

GABRIEL CASTEEL

NICK SOVICH

SANTIAGO CRUZ

ADRIANNA VANGELI

LONDON WORSHAM

STUDENTPERFORMERS

PERCUSSION RYAN BEAKLEY

KOA FUJIMOTO

GLENN CHOE

JOAQUIN HERRMANN

ANDERSON COLLINS

KWANWOO LEE

PHILLIP DINH

CHANYOUNG PARK

THE 2016-2017 HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND FLUTE HALEY ALEXANDER AUDREY BUI CHAEYOUNG LEE SARAH LIU1 ABIGAIL MALONE EMILY OGDEN SUBIN SONG OBOE LUKE HATCH TYLER MAUER MADALYN SUMMERS BASSOON TALON BLOTTIN SHIVANI CHIDAMBARAM AUDRA JONES ASHLEY PAINTER KATHERINE ROWLEY

CLARINET JOY AHN JORDAN HOWELL MINJI KIM EMMA LUND LANNA NGUYEN EDELMIRO PEREZ III TRINITY SPARROW ALEXIA STEFANSDOTTIR NATALIE TRUONG TANNER WALTERMAN BASS CLARINET MATTHEW FOLEY KADON KRAUSE ALTO SAXOPHONE ALEXIS BRAVO MADELEINE JABLON FAITH LEACH DELIA STITES TENOR SAXOPHONE CALEB GANER WILLIAM JEFTS

BARITONE SAXOPHONE THEODORE JOHNSON TRUMPET JACE GRYDER RILEY JABLON GARRETT RUSCHHAUPT JACKSON WOLF KERRY WOOD ETHAN ZAPALAC FRENCH HORN WILLIAM CORNELSON ZOE FISHER CALEB MYERS EVAN PYTEREK TROMBONE SEBASTIAN ARGUELLO HAVISH BANDAPALLI MAX COLE REED RUNKEL DAVID WHANG CAMERON ZAPALAC

EUPHONIUM ROBERT COCHRUM JACK HAYES ALYSSA RUDOLPH TUBA PAUL KELLY TRI NGUYEN ADRIANNA VANGELI LONDON WORSHAM PERCUSSION GLENN CHOE ANDERSON COLLINS KOA FUJIMOTO JOAQUIN HERRMANN OWEN KNODEL BENJAMIN KOVACH JOSHUA MOORE BENNY NGUYEN

TMEA HONOR BAND SUBMISSION: THE WASHINGTON POST MARCH, JOHN PHILIP SOUSA/BRION & SCHISSEL SHEPHERD’S HEY, PERCY GRAINGER/MARK ROGERS ARMENIAN DANCES, PART I, ALFRED REED

ABOUT THE HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR PROGRAM AMANDA RANSOM, ERIN THELEN, AND TRICIA RUSSELL, DIRECTORS

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he choir program at Henry Middle School serves close to 400 students and is comprised of seven performing ensembles: two sixth grade ensembles, three non-varsity ensembles, Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir, and the Varsity Treble Choir.

Since the school opened in 2002, Henry Middle School choirs have consistently earned Sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation and have been well represented at All Region Choir auditions.

The Varsity Treble Choir has been invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in 2008 and 2012. The Varsity Treble choir has also been invited to perform at this year’s MS/JH National Conference for Choral Music. The Henry Middle School Choir program has seen steady growth, and choirs have earned numerous honors and awards at festivals across Texas.

To improve their individual skills and musicianship, all student in the HMS Varsity ensembles attend weekly section rehearsals, and many students take advanAMANDA ERIN TRICIA tage of the opportunity for private vocal instruction RANSOM THELEN RUSSELL through the LISD private lesson program. In addition to their involvement in choir, HMS Choir students are active participants in other student groups, including National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, athletics, yearbook, art, cheerleading, dance team, art, and theatre.

As a result of the dedicated work of many individuals, the program has built a tradition of success that has flourished with in the school and the community.

ABOUT THE HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE DEPARTMENT JAIME HERRERA AND SHELBI REICHENAU, DIRECTORS

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he dance program at Henry Middle School serves close to 200 students and is comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. 6th grade members have the ability to take dance as an elective for one semester to fulfill their Life Fitness requirement. It is in 6th grade dance that students learn basic principles of dance in various styles. 7th and 8th grade members have the ability to join the Black Diamonds dance team for the duration of the school year, where they will focus on Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Pom, High Kick, and Jazz techniques. They also serve as a spirit organization on their campus, performing at football and basketball games, pep rallies, and other various performances in their community. Members of the Black Diamonds dance team have the option to audition for the Contest Company in the fall of their school year.

The Company members will then train to compete each year at various dance competitions in the Cedar Park/Austin area. Since the school opened in 2002, Henry Middle School Black Diamonds Contest Com-

pany members have consistently earned numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place district titles. They have also consistently been awarded numerous awards for Excellence in Choreography, Most Admired Team, Precision, and Overall Technique. The Black Diamonds Contest Company is currently the district Grand Champion, and will be competing to defend their title [CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

SHELBI REICHENAU AND JAIME HERRERA

this February in Cedar Park. To improve their individual skills and overall technique, all 7th and 8th grade students in the HMS dance program attend weekly rehearsals, and many students take advantage of the opportunity for private and studio instruction at various dance studios in the area. In addition to their involvement in dance, HMS dance students are active participants in other student groups, including National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, choir, band, yearbook, art, and theatre. As a result of the dedicated work of many individuals, the HMS dance program has built a tradition of success that has flourished within the school and the community. The students in the program pride themselves on exhibiting a strong work ethic, structured discipline, and positive sportsmanship on a daily basis, year in and year out.

ABOUT THE VISTA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR STEVE WHITE AND REBECCA AZARD-JACKSON, DIRECTORS

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he VRHS Choir Department serves a diverse array of over 260 students in six performing ensembles.

Under the direction of Steve White and Becky AzardJackson, the choir program is among the largest organizations at Vista Ridge.

VRHS Choir takes great pride in having students invested into multiple disciplines, clubs and organizations on campus. Members are widely represented in Cheerleading, Varsity Athletics, DECA, Theatre, Dance/Drill Team, Band, NHS, Student Council, and Yearbook among other activities.

The VRHS Choir Program enjoys a rich tradition of choral excellence and achievement. The VRHS Chorale was selected as a TMEA Invited Choir in 2014.

The VRHS Choir has been the recipient of many UIL Sweepstakes awards and State recognition. Members actively participate in the TMEA all-State process in addition to UIL State Solo & Ensemble, with many students excelling in both competitions.

STEVE WHITE

REBECCA AZARD-JACKSON

TO THE 2016-2017 HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND: THANK YOU! You guys are a very special group of kids that I will never forget. Your commitment to excellence and your passion for music paved the road for this performance today, and on this day, we celebrate you! The memories we shared together will never be forgotten. #midwest2016 TO THE 2017-2018 HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND: Thank you for your hard work, kind spirits, patience and the countless hours spent preparing for this concert. You are each unique and extremely gifted in so many ways. Throughout our preparation, we have grown closer as a family, built relationships that will last a lifetime, and have given everyone in your path an inspirational reminder of honorable human possibilities. I am truly blessed to teach you each day and I admire you more than you will ever know. You continue to inspire me!

“I wish I had. I’m glad I did.” #noexcuses TO THE FAMILIES OF THE HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND: Thank you so much for your continued and endless support of the band program and music education! Your dedication, sacrifices, and flexibility truly display the love for your children. This performance today would not be possible without your support. Thank you for all that you have done so that our students can be successful, and for allowing me the privilege of teaching them each day.

TO MY MOM AND GRANDMOTHER: Thank you for believing in me and encouraging me to follow my dreams. None of this would have happened without your love, patience, guidance and support. Both of you are gifts from God, and I cherish you beyond words. I love you!

TO RACHEL JOHNSTONE, ANDREW BINKARD, AND HECTOR GIL: Thank you so much for all of your hard work, time and dedication to our kids and our program. I am truly grateful to work with an amazing team and brilliant musicians that I can call my friends. Thanks to each of you for your patience, guidance, discipline, and love.

TO OUR PRIVATE LESSON STAFF: Words cannot express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for your commitment to our program and our students. You are the backbone of our success, and your dedication and expertise continue to elevate our program to new heights.

TO OUR PARENT COMMITTEES: Thank you for ALL of your service to the students and this program. An organization is only as strong as the support behind it and you guys are true ambassadors! A very special thank you to our sewing moms! Thanks for your help in making our students look so great on the stage today!

TO THE KRAUSE FAMILY AND MIRO PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY: Thank you for donating your time, money, and talents to help make this program as stunning as it is today. Without each of you, this would not have been possible. Our community always goes above and beyond and you guys are no exception. Thank you for making this day even more special!

SPECIALTHANKS

TO JASON BROWN: Thank you for your unconditional love, patience, and understanding throughout this journey. I am truly blessed to have you in my life, and thanks is not nearly enough for all of the sacrifices you make. Thank you for the continued belief you have in our kids, staff, and this program. #throwawayyouremptywaterbottles

SPECIALTHANKS TO CINDY “MOMMA” LANSFORD: We love you! You will never truly know the extent of your influence, and words will never be able to express the gratitude we have for you and Whitman! Thanks for taking a chance on me when I did not know what I was doing. I am forever grateful for your help, guidance, inspiration and belief in our kids and our program. You are invaluable in every aspect of the word. We appreciate you.

TO HMS CHOIR, HMS DANCE, AND VRHS CHOIR STUDENTS: Thank you for sharing your talents with us on this very special day. Your performance helped elevate our program today, and we are forever grateful to each and every one of you. Thanks for all the extra time you dedicated to making this performance stunning today. Cherish this moment!

TO BECKY AZARD, JAIME HERRERA, AMANDA RANSOM, SHELBI REICHENAU, TRISHA RUSSELL, ERIN THELEN, AND STEVE WHITE: Thank you for all the work you put into preparing your students for today’s performance. Each of you are talented and passionate, and it shows in the product of your students. Thanks for being the BEST Fine Arts team to work with!!

TO DR. DAVID ELLIS, JAMIE BELL GARRISON, LAUREN MEEKS, AND AMANDA TOON: Some of us have worked together for 14 years, and I could not ask for a more supportive administration. Your steadfast support, wisdom and guidance are invaluable, and you have helped shape me into the educator that I am today.

TO DR. DAN TROXELL, SUPERINTENDENT OF LISD, AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Thank you for your continued and steadfast support of the Fine Arts programs in LISD. TO THE HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF: Your continued support of our students and all the Fine Arts programs at HMS is astounding. Thank you for believing in our kids, making a positive impact on our students each day, and providing them the opportunity to experience music on this level.

TO ROBIN WILSON: It all started in your band hall!

Thank you for inspiring me to do what I get to do on a daily basis: change lives for the better, one note at a time. Thank you for your help in designing this beautiful program! You have created so many memories for our students and their families over the years. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! TO SHEILA OLENICH: Thank you for the countless hours you put into the Fine Arts programs in LISD. The work you do and the battles you fight help our students in more ways than you will ever realize. We all truly appreciate you. You’re an angel!

TO ELISE HEGAR: Words will never be able to express our appreciation! You are one of a kind. Thank you so much for all of your help in preparation for this concert, as well as your help today. Your future is bright!

TO PETER WARSHAW: Thank you for all of your guidance over the years. You have helped our staff grow, not only as musicians and teachers, but as individuals.

Thank you for all you do for LISD, and most of all, for your inspiration!

TO THE VISTA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BAND STAFF AND BOOSTERS: Your support of the band program at HMS is endless and we appreciate you more than you will ever know. Thank you for all of your help!

TO COREY GRAVES AND RYAN STRATEN: Thank you for your overwhelming love, support and friendship.

Thank you for the late-night chats, keeping me sane, listening when I cried, pushing me to be better and for showing me what the meaning of true friendship is all about. We inspire each other!! #milkdud #rideordie TO MANUEL SAN LUIS: Thank you for being not only a mentor but also one of the greatest inspirations for my students and this staff. You inspire and uplift us. You are truly a blessing from God. TO EVELYN BINKARD, BRANDY GIL, AND RYAN JOHNSTONE: Thank you for sharing your talents with our students. I also admire the unconditional love and support you show your spouses. Thank you for being part of the HMS Band family.

TO MY LISD MS BAND “FAMILY”: I am so grateful to call you my friends. Each of you is a blessing to me and you will always be an unconditional friend. What we share in LISD in very special, so cherish every moment of our time together!

TO COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS FOR WHOM I AM GRATEFUL: Including, but not limited to: Michael Haithcock, Jeff Grogan, Kevin Sedatole, Barry Hopper, Matthew McInturf, Mary Ellen Cavitt, Frances Hudson, Betty Pierce, Cynthia Lansford, John Curtin, Susan Scarborough, Brian Balmages, Jack Wilds, Richard Crain, John Benzer, Melodianne Mallow, Jack Green, Susan Young, Robin Wilson, Rebecca Allen, Kyle Ruschhaupt, Carter Matschek, Liz Love, Elise Hegar, Rylon Guidry, Dena Laurel, Kim Cooley, David Puckett, Nate Neugent, Heath and Christine Wolf … and many, many more! Thank you!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2018 FRIENDS OF MUSIC EDUCATION

HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND FAMILY

DIAMOND $750.00 AND UP

LARRY A. WADE

PLATINUM

MIRO PEREZ PHOTOGRAPHY

$500.00 — $749.00

PERFECT CUTS OF AUSTIN, LLC VISTA RIDGE BAND BOOSTERS WORSHAM FAMILY

GOLD $300.00 — $499.00 www.mysockculture.com

KYUTAE & MINJI KIM

ANONYMOUS

SILVER

INTERA

$150.00 — $299.00

BRONZE $50.00 — $149.00

JUNG HWAN PARK MAUER BOYS’ GRAMPA

ANONYMOUS

JULIE COWLEY

THE CLARK FAMILY

STEVE AND NATALIE LINHART

CAMPBELL DENTAL

MICHAEL AND JULIANA MILLER

HABERMACHER FAMILY