In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. He said he still has 30 students in the band at WTA.Kennedy said he is using Google Classroom this year, and the district was fortunate to buy a program for all the kids called SmartMusic, which allows music teachers to buy music to let students work on it at home. He said the younger music instructors in the district have been helping him with all of the transitions. The estimated cost of the revised plan is $9MM, approximately half that of the initial proposal. The backbone of . Gahr High School Marching Gladiators. Lai is an undergraduate student at Columbia University studying political science and serves as the news editor for her student paper, the Columbia Daily Spectator. In October 1983, she gave birth to a boy, naming him Richard after his father. According to Yamaha, they received hundreds of nominations from students, parents, teachers and local instrument dealers and mentors, highlighting the music educators impacting their community and students in a positive direction. 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Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. The facility has a Springfield postal address . WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. Elgas does not appear to have been criminally charged. Hes gone through generations of young women, and the district did nothing to protect these students. A second pregnancy ended the same way. Kennedy sees a third of his members on Cohort A, a third on Cohort B, and he has another third that are fully remote and participate online. The marching band is open to any student in grades 9-12. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy is learning new tricks. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. Katherine Pierce. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. His ensembles have given performances at the NJ State Band Gala, the New Jersey Music Educators State Conference, the Music For All National Festival, at The Lincoln Center, and at The Kimmel Center. Our staff bring their years and decades of experience to every one of our workshops. The Westfield Marching Band was named a 2015 USBands Northeast Regional and National Class Champions and was named a Bands of America Regional Finalist three times since 2018. . Vitale went to school for music education where he learned to play a variety of instruments, as well as upper level musical concepts that he now teaches to his students. Our workshops are taught by university professors and high school band directors. Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Concert Band and/or Director's approval through audition. In ninth grade, Elgas began taking her to his house to have sex, she said. Westfield High School Band director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 "40 Under 40, a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha last year to "recognize . A former student, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Roe 2, said Elgas began keeping her after class to touch her breasts when she was in eighth grade in the late 1970s. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States under the age of 40 who meet the programs criteria of action, courage, creativity, and growth. The nonprofit NJMBDA had over 70 high school bands join in its first year. Donations can be made by check made out to WHSBPA (Westfield High School Band Parents Association) and sent to the attention of Chris Vitale, Director of Bands, at 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ 07090 or by donating online. Besides directing the many ensembles at WHS which include three concert bands, two jazz bands, two percussion ensembles, two winter color guards and the marching band Vitale also co-founded the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association in 2020. We have a fantastic team of dedicated educators working together to drive the organization forward, including my co-president Erik Lynch [from Verona High School]., Copyright 2023 Yamaha Corporation of America and Yamaha Corporation. In 1999, a jury awarded $2.5 million to a former student who was 13 when science teacher and track coach Clifford Scofield began a sexual relationship with her. In his letter, he notes that Vitalevoluntarily hosts a well-attended book club before school for any student interested in strengthening their leadership skills. Hailing from Temecula, she previously covered Riverside County and the Inland Empire and is now focused on Orange County. Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. The lawsuit was filed in June by four plaintiffs and amended on Monday to include four additional victims, said Michael Carney, an attorney representing the eight women. As the Director of Bands at Westfield High School, Mr. Vitale co-directs the Wind Ensemble, directs the Symphonic Band, oversees two winter color guards, and co-directs the Marching Blue Devils. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and the community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy said [] Venice High Schools Band Director,Mr. Leehails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. Due to the Town's legal and financial flexibility with capital projects and bonding capacity, the financing of the entire project will be administered by the Town. Each year, I am amazed and inspired by how accepting our students are of each other no matter what the circumstances.. Back to Departments. During COVID, Vitale said he dealt with a number of challenges as band director and that he had to get creative when it came to teaching music online. Always professional and well respected by his colleagues, I can think of no one more deserving of this recognition., Vitale said that through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork. The kids certainly do try. I lost probably 25 kids. The Westfield High School concert bands have been consistently recognized across the state of Texas and beyond, being named the Texas 5A Honor Band three times most recently in 1998, and have performed at the prestigious Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Sept. 29, 2020 3:23 PM PT. Ive been impressed here. Mr. Lee has attended the European American Musical Alliance Conducting Program in Paris, France arenowned composition-drivenprogram drawing from the pedagogical tradition of Nadia Boulanger. It is . WESTFIELD, NJ Westfield High School band director Christopher Vitale was recognized among 40 "outstanding music directors" all under the age of 40 for his achievements in enhancing the. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. Click on any of the icons below to follow our social media accounts! [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. Central Jersey Music Educators Association. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. Growing up, he played trombone, flute, and piano, and was actively playing in top-notch ensembles throughout his high school career, including an award-winning 165 member marching band. Were trying to find some ways to offer something for the holidays, and beyond that well see what happens, Kennedy said.This gave us all a chance to pause and reflect on things that are important to us, things we enjoy doing, and how fragile things are, Kennedy said. Director of Bands Andrew MuthAssistant Director- Alex Sparks Director of Operations- Peter Lintzenich Performing Arts Instruction Assistant- Dave Shinault, Director Andrew MuthAssistant Director- Alex SparksHornline Director- Aaron CowgillDirector of Operations- Peter LintzenichGuard Director - Megan MillerPercussion Director - Michael RennakerProgram Coordinator Jack PursifullMusic Arranger - Don BarrettChoreographer - Brayton MendenhallHornline Staff Dave Shinault, Max Degnan, Mitchell Urban, and Shawn CollierPercussion Staff- Jack Doerges,Colton King, Sammy Bonnet, and Orion Avery Guard Staff- Kevin Panzarella, Glenn Panzarella, and Olivia Carlstedt, Director Andrew MuthAssistant Director- Alex SparksHornline Director- Aaron CowgillDirector of Operations- Peter LintzenichProgram Designer Jack PursifullMusic Arranger - Don BarrettStaff Max Degnan and Dave Shinault, Director - Megan MillerProgram Coordinator - Andrew MuthDirector of Operations- Peter Lintzenich Performing Arts Instruction Assistant- Dave ShinaultProgram Designer- Jack PursifullChoreographer - Brayton MendenhallStaff- Olivia Carlstedt, Kevin Panzarella, and Glenn Panzarella, Westfield Indoor Percussion Staff 2022/23, Director - Michael RennakerProgram Coordinator - Andrew MuthDirector of Operations- Peter Lintzenich Performing Arts Instruction Assistant- Dave ShinaultProgram Designer- Jack PursifullMusic Arranger - Don BarrettPercussion Supervisor- Orion AveryStaff- Jack Doerges, Colton King, and Sammy Bonnet, Andrew Muth email: mutha@wws.k12.in.us, cell: 547-971-1248, Alex Sparks - email:sparksa@wws.k12.in.us, PeterLintzenich - email:lintzenichp@wws.k12.in.us, Please do not contact staff through their. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . "If anything, COVID has taught us that the arts in general, not just music, provides such an important part of a well-rounded education," Vitale said. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Band Director: Andrew Muth. 1000 character (s) remaining. The Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . NEW! Contact Form. Who can participate? Please enter an email address where you can be reached if the staffer needs to respond to you. Band Director: Andrew Muth. Band Director: Andrew Muth. He is very excited to work with the studentsandlooking forward to building a strong and comprehensive music program at Venice High School. New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. Scofield served 13 months in prison. Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. "We found that coming out of this, students are dealing with all kinds of things and stress levels are higher than we've ever seen them. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. "If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator.. At the Oct. 15 football game against Minnechaug at Bullens Field, which the Bombers won 13 to 0, the band couldn't wait to get to halftime. West Springfield High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, at 6100 Rolling Road, and is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system. Socially distanced band practice at Westfield High School. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. Besides directing the many ensembles at WHS which include three concert bands, two jazz bands, two percussion ensembles, two winter color guards and the marching band Vitale also co-founded the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association in 2020. Westfield Winds is the 2021 IPA Open Class State Champion, 2021 WGI Class A Finalist, and 2021 WGI Fan Favorite. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Vitale went to school for music education where he learned to play a variety of instruments, as well as upper level musical concepts that he now teaches to his students. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. Its a great way to keep organized old dog, new tricks, Kennedy, who is sporting a white ponytail, said.Due to COVID regulations, wind and brass band members have to be ten feet apart; drums and piano six feet apart, which means finding a spot indoors where they all fit. Always professional and well respected by his colleagues, I can think of no one more deserving of this recognition., Vitale says that through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork. One of the largest all-handmade craft shows in central Indiana, each year we host over 160 booths and 2,500 shoppers! Choir. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". They appreciate the honest approach and the sense of accomplishment that they feel when they reach their goals is far greater as a result., Every other year, Vitale runs a leadership book club that is open to any student. 18250 N. Union Street. To be able to navigate this together is certainly a lot of moving parts, he said.Hes also trying to get the jazz band and drum roll together after school to practice, so theyre ready when they do get a chance to perform. Granite Bay. Fax: (317) 867-2909. The plaintiffs are not named in the lawsuit, and The Times does not name victims of sexual assaults. I think weve been fortunate to maintain as many kids in our program as we have. Despite the pandemic, the enrollment in our Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Winter Guard continue to be very strong due to all of his efforts. The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. He said it wasnt a sin.. Prior to coming to Westfield High School Mr. Vitale served as a high school band director in Fairfax County, Virginia. Westfield plans to award a band scholarship in her name, and donations payable to Westfield High School Music Boosters Club may be sent to the school at 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151. . Westfield High School Bands. Mr. Vitale holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting Performance from the University of Delaware. Your Email. Mr. Lee sang with the NEC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and regularly performed in the Undergraduate Opera Scenes program and Graduate Opera productions. Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . "We discovered that these 4 students are the 86th, 87th . To support the claim that school officials should have protected the girls from Elgas, the lawsuit cites other Anaheim Union teachers who were convicted of molesting their students. 871 likes. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. Westfield High School Bands. The Westfield High School Bands, under the direction of Vitale and Sindorf, are three-time Band of America regional finalists, repeated New Jersey State Gala participants, and an invitee to the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. February 7, 2022 - Westfield High School Band Director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 "40 Under 40", a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha last year to "recognize outstanding music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs." Growing up, he played trombone, flute, and piano, and was actively playing in top-notch ensembles throughout his high school career, including an award-winning 165 member marching band. Contact Band Director, Andrew Muth at mutha@wws.k12.in.us Follow Us: Westfield High School 18250 N Union Street Westfield IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800 Fax: (317) 867-2909 He allegedly impregnated one girl three times, ordering her to abort the fetuses. Have a news tip? In the last period of the day, they have 30 or so students, and have to break into groups; half in the band room, and half in the auditorium, where student leaders lead the practice. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. Elgas took her to get an abortion. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator.. As the Director of Bands at Westfield High School, Mr. Vitale co-directs the Wind Ensemble, directs the Symphonic Band, oversees two winter color guards, and co-directs the Marching Blue Devils. For the Veterans Day ceremony in Westfield, it was just Kennedy and two of his trumpeters playing taps, the first time in his career that they havent brought the band to the ceremony. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe. All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. All rights reserved. "I lost probably 25 kids. By helping others, you create a better experience for yourself a win-win. Telephone: (323) 900-2748. She dropped out of high school and ran away to a home for unwed teenage mothers. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Cerritos. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, "The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. William Schnepper . The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. We are fortunate to have an amazing team of band directors, from elementary school through high school, that work together on a daily basis to make the bands in Westfield some of the best in New Jersey. Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. The Westfield Bands have given performance tours of Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. Westfield High School Bands Band Director: Andrew Muth 18250 N. Union Street Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800Fax: (317) 867-2909 Get Connected! The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. WHS Bands Staff Director of Bands- Andrew Muth Assistant Director- Alex Sparks Director of Operations- Peter Lintzenich Performing Arts Instruction Assistant- Dave Shinault Pride of Westfield Staff 2022 Director - Andrew Muth Assistant Director- Alex Sparks Hornline Director- Aaron Cowgill Director of Operations- Peter Lintzenich Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe, This article originally appeared on the Westfield Patch. A junior high school band director from Anaheim molested eight students from the 1970s to the 1990s, forcing one girl to have two abortions, a lawsuit alleges. Prior to being at Venice High School, Mr. Lee was interviewed as one of six finalists for the Band Officer position of the United States Air Force Band. Here in Southern California, Mr. Lee has been on the musical staff of the Santa Monica Youth Orchestra a tuition-free orchestra program for young musicians, where he served as a musical instructor and also ran a weekly after school musical enrichment program as the Musical Artist in Residence at Virginia Avenue Park. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. 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The club reads Stephen Coveys The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People over the course of several months and meets before school every few weeks to discuss various topics covered in the book. Vitale also co-founded the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA) in 2020, with more than 70 high school bands joining the non-profit organization in its first year. Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. Patrick Hoff, Director. The Westfield HS Marching Bulldogs of Chantilly, VA - a 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade band "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. Stephanie Lai was a 2020 intern for the Los Angeles Times. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. Phone: (317) 867-6800. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He died in 2017, according to the Orange County Coroner Division. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. . Westfield High School Band Director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 "40 Under 40", a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha last year to "recognize outstanding music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs." 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