Stiles Middle School Honors Band: 2015 Midwest Clinic Performance Program

STILES

MIDDLE SCHO OL HONORS BAND

STILES

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND

DARCY POTTER WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR JENNA YEE | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ALEX ORTEGA | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

THE 69TH ANNUAL MIDWEST CLINIC: AN INTERNATIONAL BAND AND ORCHESTRA CONFERENCE 11:00 A.M. | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015 | McCORMICK PLACE WEST, BALLROOM 375AB

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selections BURMA PATROL

Burma Patrol was in written in 1942

by Karl King, one of the most prolific and popular march composers. Part of his World War II “Marching to Victory” collection, Burma Patrol is a rare march as it is set in a minor key and brings back the first strain before proceeding to the trio.

MACHINE AGE Machine Age is unique and interesting for all players with its mix of rhythmic activity and memorable melodic lines.

Chris Bernotas achieves a machinery effect throughout by using a variety of syncopated rhythms and staccato articulations. Every instrument carries the melody at some point in the piece, giving young players the opportunity to shine beyond their traditional role in the band.

I’M SEVENTEEN COME SUNDAY Originally scored for chorus and brass band, “I’m Seventeen Come Sunday” was written in 1905 and is dedicated to Edvard Grieg. It is No. 8 of Grainger’s British Folk Song Settings, and represents some of his earliest folksong collecting. In Larry Daehn’s arrangement the voicings and harmonies have been faithfully preserved for wind band.

INTO THE ARCTIC

Balmages investigates the legends surrounding the exploration of Antarctica with Into the Arctic. The slow, mysterious introduction shifts to a restless, more aggressive tone that straddles dissonance and consonance, reflecting both the beauty and danger of the icy continent.

CHORALE FOR WIND BAND AND MELODIC PERCUSSION Arranger Julie Giroux writes, “Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3 in C minor was commissioned in 1886 by the Philharmonic Society of London.

Upon its completion [he] said, ‘I gave everything to it I was able to give.

What I have here accomplished, I will never achieve again.’ Though there are transcriptions of the Symphony for band, I have always had the desire to present its melody in a different setting with a recap closer to the original work that would be accessible to younger musicians.”

Jim Casella’s intermediate-level percussion ensemble has the drive of electronic dance music paired with a half-tempo backbeat. Young players learn to play common funk rhythms that layer on top of an established groove with occasional rhythmic dissonance. Concert toms, snare, and timpani are featured before the piece culminates in a high-energy recap.

JINGLE BELLS! SAMBA BELLS!

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William Owens’s arrangement sets the traditional Jingle Bells in a samba style. This beloved and popular dance form originated in Rio de Janeiro and is universally recognized as a symbol of Brazilian culture. The piece features percussion with an easy samba groove and then playfully passes the melody throughout the ensemble.

SAN ANTONIO DANCES: TEX-MEX ON THE RIVERWALK Lighthearted and joyous, the second movement of San Antonio Dances celebrates San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk. Frank Ticheli writes, “Picture a group of friends seated at an outdoor patio of one of the Riverwalk’s many Tex-Mex restaurants, enjoying the scenery, the food, the company.

In time, the evening settles in, the air cools, the mood brightens, the crowd picks up, and music is heard in every direction. Before you know it, the whole place is one giant fiesta that could go on forever.”

THE SEVENTH GRADE MEMBERS

THE EIGHTH GRADE MEMBERS

directors DARCY POTTER WILLIAMS Born to parents who met in their beginner trombone class, Darcy Potter Williams is 100% a product of the Texas music system. Her own musical education began in her father’s band hall in Harper, Texas, where she spent her afternoons learning to play any instrument she could find in the storage closet while waiting to go home. In middle school and high school, she studied flute with Mr. Paige Brooke, a 36-year flautist with the New York Philharmonic who brought not only his knowledge of flute and musicality to the table but also a treasure trove of stories about playing under Bernstein, Boulez, and Mehta. Darcy received her Bachelor of Music in 2004 from West Texas A&M University where she studied with Gary Garner, Don Lefevre, Russ Teweleit, and Sally Turk.

Ms. Williams is in her 12th year of teaching. She began her teaching career at Burnet Middle School in Burnet, TX, where she taught for 6 years. In 2009, her band won the Texas Outstanding Performance Series. After moving to Deerpark Middle School in Round Rock ISD, her band was selected to perform at the Western International Band Clinic (WIBC) in Seattle, Washington, in 2011. In 2012, Ms. Williams and associate director Jenna Yee opened Stiles Middle School in Leander ISD. Most recently, the Stiles MS Honors Band placed 3rd in the TMEA CC Honor Band contest.

In addition to directing the Honors Band, Ms. Williams teaches beginner flute, clarinet, saxophone, double reeds, and trombone as well as assisting with the Symphonic and Concert Bands.

JENNA YEE Jenna Yee is in her ninth year of teaching. She began her teaching career at Clint Small Middle School in Austin ISD in 2007 before joining Darcy Potter Williams at Deerpark Middle School in Round Rock ISD in 2010. She opened Stiles Middle School with Ms. Williams in 2012.

Mrs. Yee earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and Horn Performance from Ithaca College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2007. During her time at Ithaca, she performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra, studying horn with Alex Shuhan and under the baton of Stephen Peterson, Jeff Grogan, and Jeffrey Meyer. She was Vice President of Mu Phi Epsilon and was inducted into the Pi Kappa Lambda and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies.

She was also named the only Presser Scholar in 2006.

At Stiles Middle School, Mrs. Yee conducts the Symphonic Band, and assists with the Honors Band and Concert Band. She also teaches beginning trumpet, horn, tuba, oboe, and bassoon. The Stiles Symphonic Band earns consistent Superior ratings at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, and she continues to teach and perform on horn in the Austin area.

Mrs. Yee is married to her college sweetheart, Chris, who is the director of the Four Points Middle School Wind Ensemble (2015 Midwest performing group). They have two sons, Noah, age 3, and Ashton, age 1. Her boys constantly remind her that every moment is precious and to never settle for anything less than her best.

ALEX ORTEGA Alex is in his third year of teaching and second year at Stiles Middle School. Before joining Leander ISD, he began his teaching career at Bailey Middle School in Austin ISD. Mr. Ortega earned a Bachelor of Music from Texas State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2013. While at Texas State, Alex was the principal percussionist of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Orchestra, studying primarily with Genaro Gonzalez. He performed at CBDNA and TMEA with the Texas State Wind Ensemble. Alex continues to perform with Cedar Park Winds and subs with the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Ortega directs the Concert Band and assists with the Honors and Symphonic Bands. His bands have consistently earned superior ratings at UIL Concert and SightReading Contest. He teaches beginning percussion, euphonium, and trumpet.

When not in the band hall, Mr. Ortega works with area drumlines.

In July 2016 Mr. Ortega will marry his fiancĂŠe Christina.

a ck n ow l e d ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Leander Independent School District is located approximately 25 miles northwest of Austin, Texas and encompasses 200 square miles within Leander, Cedar Park and Austin. LISD is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state educating more than 36,000 at its 39 campuses. The district has 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 5 high schools (with a sixth opening in 2016), and 2 alternative campuses.

LEANDER ISD HONOR GROUPS Texas Music Educator Association Invited Choirs 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 Educator Association Honor Bands Henry MS Honors Band, CCC 2014 | Robert Herrings Cedar Park HS Wind Ensemble, AAAA 2014 | Steve Wessels

Florence Stiles Middle School is the newest middle school. The school opened in 2012 as a sixth, seventh, and eighth grade campus that serves approximately 1050 students.

The band program at Stiles educates approximately 280 students, with seventh and eighth graders enrolled in one of three performing bands, and sixth grader beginning band classes in a homogeneous setting.

Since the school opened in 2012, Stiles bands have consistently earned UIL Sweepstakes, and they have represented the program well at Solo and Ensemble contest and Region Band and Orchestra auditions. In 2015, the Honors Band placed 3rd at the TMEA Honor Band contest. This is the Stiles MS Band’s first invitation to perform at a major convention.

Through the commitment of students, parents, lesson staff and directors, the Stiles program is the latest addition to a tradition of success and high achievement in the Leander ISD band family.

Henry MS Honors Band, CCC 2010 | Robert Herrings Leander HS Band, AAAA 1994 | Dennis Hopkins

Midwest Performances Four Points MS Wind Ensemble, 2015 | Chris Yee Stiles MS Honors Band, 2015 | Darcy Potter 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 Henry MS, 2011 | Robert Herrings Cedar Park MS, 2008 | Manuel San Luis

Sudler Shield Recipients Cedar Park HS, 2006 | Steve Wessels

d g e m e nt s LEANDER ISD ADMINISTRATION

SMS PRIVATE LESSON STAFF

Dr. Bret A. Champion | Superintendent

Flute | Elizabeth Spicer, Kristine Reume

Lucas Janda | Chief Financial Officer

Oboe | Susan Douglas

Monta Akin | Asst. Superintendent, Instructional Services

Bassoon | Julia Windle Clarinet | Chris Whittemore

Malinda Golden | Asst. Superintendent, School Leadership

Saxophone | Sunil Gadgil

Karie Lynn McSpadden | Asst.

Superintendent, Human Resources

Horn | Barbi Van Horn, Rose Valby

Trumpet | Kyle Koronka, Nick Kunkle

Veronica Sopher | Asst. Superintendent, Community and Governmental Relations

Trombone | Megan Boutin

Peter Warshaw | Fine Arts Director

Percussion | Chris Sawyer

STILES MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

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Susan Cole | Principal Mike Gossett | Assistant Principal Jennifer Adam-Choat | Assistant Principal Denise Savens | Administrative Assistant Kelli Achilles | Administrative Assistant Chelsea Pacheco | Registrar

Euphonium and Tuba | Dusty Steinle

FINANCIAL SPONSORS Music and Arts Better Than New Band Repair Raven Industries Texas Tulip Designs AJ Cyclery Dell Baby Face 2 Cody Nielson, DDS

LEANDER ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES Will Streit | President Pamela Waggoner | Vice President Grace Barber-Jordan | Secretary Trish Bode Russell Bundy Don Hisle Aaron Johnson

April Choi, Miranda Barker, Atul Errabolu, Jillian Haig, Sophie Liu, Sophia Panousis, Courtney Pimm, Natalie Sinha, Rachel Yu

FLUTES

Oboes: Jacqueline McCoy, Nicholas Nguyen

Bassoons: Eshan Kwatra, Bia Toledo

DOUBLE REEDS

Clarinets: Kush Bavaria, Alexis Copeland, Marcus Franzetti, Jerry Li, Maxann Measeles, Evan Milliron, Kaylyn Perry

Bass Clar

inet: Aden Ariola

CLARINETS

Alto Saxophones: Priya Mahableshwarkar, Rebecca Saccone, Lindsey Walker, Daniel Warzecha

Tenor Saxophone: Eva Murillo

Baritone Saxophone: Mauricio Malpica-Calleja

SAXOPHONES

Hunter Bellows, Zane Biscoe, Ben Briggs, Logan Henderson, Kelly McKie, Jason Mundt, Collin Wolfhope, John Warzecha

TRUMPETS

Bryce Flynn, Yui Ginther, Edgar Gonzalez-Hernandez, Aidan Taylor

HORNS

Ashton Acuña, Eddie Lowrey, Aden Mire, Ian Morrison, Addie O’Neil, Brady Woods

TROMBONES

Euphonium: Carsyn Carter

Tubas: Noe Jones, Dalton Stites, Elias Taira

EUPHONIUM AND TUBAS

Percussion: Hayden Case, Jadon Lopez, Justin Mundt, Adarsh Patel, Jared Ruffing, Jordan Su, Kyrah Welbig

PERCUSSION

THANKS TO OUR 2014-2015 8TH GRADERS: Alli Bellows

Rose Doherty

Matthew Jenkins

Max Matl

Connor Bennett

Grant Doolittle

Joanna Kim

Caroline Mejia

Aaron Bouchard

Macy Fetchel

Vanessa Kjeldsen

Rene Melendez

Logan Bowman

Daniel Gomez

Maddie Lollar

Lydia Neibauer

Andrew Chase

Katherine Grey

Melody Luedke

Eralp Orkun

Anna Doherty

Kevin Hirst

Emily Maldonado

Alice Palmiere

Annadyne Salisbury Mason Slover Kaira Tran Will Triplet Parker Whitehead Spenser Young

THE 2014-2015 HONORS BAND

special thanks …TO JENNA AND ALEX Coming to work is awesome every day because I get to work with you. …TO MY DAD for giving me a love of band. …TO MY MOM for encouraging me to be a flute-playing lawyer, a flute-playing therapist, a flute-playing architect — anything as long as I continued with music. …TO JOHN, who has survived my Midwest prep stress and still loves me. …TO BETTY PIERCE AND ROBERT HERRINGS, who have been my models of success. …TO PETER WARSHAW AND MELODIANNE MALLOW for thoughts and ideas that make better music. …TO MY BAND KIDDOS, the heart and soul of my career. I am successful because of YOUR hard work. Thank you for giving me a platform for bad jokes, Life Lessons with Williams, and sharing my love of music. #nogreenbushes