Bernice Knox Wiley Middle School Wind Ensemble: 2012 Western International Band Clinic Program

BERNICE KNOX WILEY MIDDLE SCHO OL

THE LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT presents the

BERNICE KNOX WILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE Garland Chiasson, Conductor Jennifer Arnold, Associate Conductor Karen Kachelmeier, Associate Conductor Art Jimenez, Associate Conductor

THE WESTERN INTERNATIONAL BAND CLINIC 7:30 p.m. v November 16, 2012 The Doubletree Hotel Ballroom Seattle, Washington

CONGRATULATORY LETTERS

Leander Independent School District

Leander Independent School District

204 W. South Street P.O. Box 218 Leander, Texas 78646 (512) 570-0000

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Pamela Waggoner President Russell Bundy Vice President

204 W. South Street P.O. Box 218 Leander, Texas 78646 (512) 570-0000

Pamela Waggoner President

September 25, 2012

Russell Bundy Vice President

Grace S. Barber-Jordan, M.Ed. Secretary

Grace S. Barber-Jordan, M.Ed. Secretary

Don Hisle Member

To the Western International Band Clinic/Convention:

Don Hisle Member

Aaron Johnson Member

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Wiley Middle School Band Wind Ensemble for their selection to perform at the Western International Band Clinic/Convention in Seattle this November.

Aaron Johnson Member

Lisa Mallory Member Will Streit Member

Bret A. Champion, Ed.D. Superintendent

The hard work and commitment to excellence from students, parents and band directors to the LISD band program is truly amazing, and I commend these students for their dedication to achieve such a first-class Wind Ensemble.

Wishing you a wonderful concert! Congratulations again.

Respectfully,

Lisa Mallory Member Will Streit Member

Bret A. Champion, Ed.D. Superintendent

October 9, 2012

To the Western International Band Clinic/Convention: I want to congratulate the Wiley Middle School Band Wind Ensemble on behalf of the Leander ISD Board of Trustees for their recent honor of being chosen to perform at the Western International Band Clinic/Convention in Seattle this year. We are proud of our students and are very pleased that they will have this rewarding experience.

Being recognized is evidence of your hard work and commitment to a quality Wind Ensemble program. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the students and directors for their dedication to the band program, and we wish you all a wonderful year!

Again, congratulations.

Sincerely,

Bret A. Champion

Pamela Waggoner

www.leanderisd.org

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ABOUT LEANDER ISD

The Leander Independent School District, located approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Austin, Texas, encompasses 200 square miles and has campuses sited within the cities of Leander, Cedar Park and Austin, Texas. This dynamic school district is one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas, serves an enrollment of over 34,000 students with 38 campuses and auxiliary facilities, while maintaining standards of excellence throughout the system. The district has 23 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools and two alternative schools.

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 five 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 THE WILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM

In 2006, Mr. Chiasson and Mrs. Arnold opened Wiley with 75 band members. In the seven years of existence, the Wiley Band program has flourished to more than 250 students from varied and diverse backgrounds. Band classes offered at Wiley include 3 performing concert bands, an Instrumental Methods class, Jazz band and 7 homogeneous beginner classes. The Wiley Band also features a private lesson staff member on each instrument, through the Leander ISD’s private lesson program. The Wiley Band was fortunate to add a third director on staff in 2010 and shares a percussion specialist with the neighboring Rouse High School.

Since the school opened, the Wiley Bands have consistently been successful at University Interscholastic League competitions, earning Sweepstakes and 1st Division awards in concert and sight-reading contest.

In 2010, under the direction of Garland Chiasson, Jennifer Arnold, Karen Kachelmeier, and Art Jimenez, the Wiley Wind Ensemble was chosen as a Mark of Excellence National Winner in the National Wind Band Honors competition and again in 2012, the Wiley Band was named a Commended Winner in the AA classification.

The Wiley Middle School Band’s purpose and mission is to “develop a life-long love for music and strength of character through excellence in performance.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LEANDER ISD ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Bret A. Champion, Superintendent Monta Akin, Assistant Superintendent Karie Lynn McSpadden, Assistant Superintendent Ellen Skoviera, Assistant Superintendent Peter Warshaw, Fine Arts Director WILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Sylvia Flannery, Principal Jennifer Parnham, Assistant Principal Kimberly Goerner, Assistant Principal Chris Simpson, Assistant Principal Karen Cash, Administrative Assistant Kathy Anderson, Administrative Assistant Karen Faulkner, Registrar Nancy Faerber, Attendance Charlee Knight, Receptionist Cynthia McGuairt, Counselor Rhonda Sautter, Counselor Lela Sterling, Nurse LEANDER ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Pamela Waggoner, President Russell Bundy, Vice-President Grace S. Barber-Jordan Lisa Mallory Don Hisle Aaron Johnson Will Streit WILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIVATE LESSON STAFF

Flute – Bryan Kennard Oboe – Lisa Link-Edwards Bassoon – Jonathan Livingston Clarinet – Timothy Skinner Saxophone – Michael Hertel Trumpet – Dr. Ed Park French Horn – Barbi Van Horn Trombone – William Blair Castle Euphonium/Tuba – Dan Troiano Percussion – Adam Nurre & Jessica Garrow

OUR FAMILY OF BAND DIRECTORS IN LEANDER ISD FOR THEIR SUPPORT: ROUSE HIGH SCHOOL Lee Crochet, Art Jimenez, Brittany Brown, Jared Morgan CEDAR PARK HIGH SCHOOL Steve Wessels, Bob Chreste, Evan VanDoren, Roland Chavez LEANDER HIGH SCHOOL Nils Gundersen, Laura Cross, Robert Selaiden, Juan Carrera VANDERGRIFT HIGH SCHOOL Jeremy Spicer, Mike Howard, Paul Pape, Stephanie Lee VISTA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Bryan Christian, Kyle Ruschhaupt, Hector Gil CANYON RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Amy Allison, Carter Matschek, Joshua Munoz CEDAR PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Manuel San Luis, David Barnes, Britni Dunn FOUR POINTS MIDDLE SCHOOL Christopher Yee, Jessica Gonzales HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL Robert T. Herrings, Ryan Straten, Rachel Lynn LEANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL Cathy Teltschik, Andrew Straight, Karina McBrayer RUNNING BRUSHY MIDDLE SCHOOL Van Robison, Liz Love, Mark Urbina STILES MIDDLE SCHOOL Darcy Williams, Jenna Yee

PREVIOUS LEANDER ISD PERFORMANCES AT WIBC HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, Robert T. Herrings, Director, 2008

PROGRAM THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Francis Scott Key, arranged by John Kinyon Alfred Publishing If there is anything taken more seriously than the US flag, it’s possibly the national anthem. “The Star-Spangled Banner” accompanies just about every major American function, and at major sporting events, a significant honor is bestowed on those asked to sing what is probably the best-known national anthem in the world. Listen closely to the words and it tells of a highly emotional moment in US history when the war with the British was being fought and of one man’s relief in seeing the US flag still flying after a vicious bombardment. When Key’s poem became a popular choice of lyrics to that tune, the U.S. Navy adopted it for their ceremonies in 1889, and thus began a long, arduous effort to get “The Star Spangled Banner” named the National Anthem.

Finally, in 1931, by congressional decree under President Herbert Hoover, the song was officially named the national anthem of the United States.

THE ETERNAL JOURNEY David Shaffer

Barnhouse Publications Written as a tribute to Mike Bandman, Ruth Moore and Jeff Worth, band directors in Gurnee School District 56 Gurnee, Illinois, in recognition of their 94 years of combined service to the band and music programs. “The Eternal Journey” opens with a strong brass flourish and delightfully simple melodic statement which is developed throughout the composition. The slower middle section is a powerful hymn-like setting written as an expression of gratitude from a grateful music community, leading us into a dramatic and powerful conclusion.

INVOCATION AND AFRICAN DANCE Matt Conaway

Barnhouse Publications Influenced by the rhythms and dances of western Africa, this fiery work depicts a native tribal people appealing to a higher power for assistance! Accessible melodies, driving polyrhythms, powerful scoring and ethnic percussion bring to life, the imagery of circle dances with dancers dressed in tribal festive regalia around a nighttime fire!

LEGEND OF DEVIL’S LAKE Michael Sweeney

Barnhouse Publications Depicting an ancient tale by Native Americans of a battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, this dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion contrasted with delicate melodies and rich harmonic textures. “Legend has it that the lake is quick to turn bad towards people,” Chief William Depoe said, “Like a giant snake, it can raise up and pull beneath its surface whatever might be traveling across.” In order to pacify the great devil so the Indians could resume their peaceful existence on the lake, the legend says, the Indians held great feasts and rituals on the shores of the lake. The drums vibrated and the voices of the Indian people echoed their melancholy beat until the dawn broke upon the horizon. At that time, the devil was said to rear its ugly head and then the sacrifice was made. It is unclear exactly what form this sacrifice took, whether it was maiden or beast, but the offering was the only method by which to satiate the hunger of the devil that inhabited the lake. “Legend has it that the lake could cause bad things to happen to people. To avoid that, the Indian people would offer valuables to the lake before crossing it,” Chief Depoe said. “In that way, they showed respect to the power that it possesses.”

CHINESE FOLK FANTASY James Curnow

Hal Leonard The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. Chinese Folk Fantasy is an excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies: Dayung Sampan — A sampan (wooden boat) is being rowed quickly to the blue beach. If you are looking for a loved one be aware of the fisherman. Yes, be aware of jealousy, as it is everywhere and will make your heart false. Row your boat to catch fish in your net at the mouth of the river. If you are looking for food, the fisherman will provide it. Yes, row together to the voice of unity.

Sha Li Hong Ba — The words “Sha Li Hung Ba” are nonsense syllables. The other words depict a lively market place along the Silk Road. Today, camel caravans still travel there and buyers and sellers do business as they have for centuries. Sellers have gorgeous silks but they are expensive. Not everyone can buy, but everyone can look. When the traders gather in tents, the rich sit on pillows as the poor people sit on the ground.

Yangtze Boatmen’s Chantey — Chanteys are sailing work songs, often sung during tasks to make the work seem easier and to pass away the time. “River boatmen we, Toiling night and day. Backs bending, Ropes tightening, Sing we loud our lay.”

GRAND GALOP Johnnie Vinson

Hal Leonard An American musical phenomenon, the circus march (or “gallop” or “screamer”) was commonly used during the circus heyday as a way to stir up enthusiasm for the various acts and excite the crowds. Grand Galop is a concert march for young players in the circus march tradition.

OVERTURE ON A HYMN TUNE Johnnie Vinson

Hal Leonard Overture on a Hymn Tune is based on “The Old Ship Of Zion” which is found in the Early American Sacred Harp songbook. Johnnie Vinson uses a fast-slow-fast overture format to give this wonderful melody an appealing setting with plenty of variety and musicality. The slow middle section is a rhapsodic treatment of the main melody, while the two fast segments offer appealing and upbeat settings.

FLUTE Victoria Dodgen Kailey Hahn Aria Shariff-Bey John Shearer Terry Wilkie Brooke Wilson Paige Wilson

OBOE Marisa Macias Landon Skinner CLARINET Karlie Calderon Brianna Carmean Rebecca Erlanson Noelle Fosbury

CLARINET (continued) Jared Griffith Nathaniel Northcut Melissa Paul

ALTO SAXOPHONE Sandra Brooks Sara Jecker Kierra Murdoch

BASS CLARINET Kaitlyn Smith Garrett Smith

TENOR SAXOPHONE Dominic Santiago BARITONE SAXOPHONE Victor Torres

TRUMPET Carter Berlind Christian DonJuan Aden Kosacz Hunter Jones David Simpson Aedann Villanueva

FRENCH HORN Elena Mazza Karina Sibilska Annalicia Straite Katherine Whelan TROMBONE Michael Boyd Adam Eckert Carlos Tafur

EUPHONIUM Elliot Esquivel Dawson Mustain Jonathan Tafur TUBA Ethan Blake Donovan Luce Nick Petzold Roy Zaragoza

PERCUSSION Cody Billeaud Frank Botello William Chiasson Alex Giannascoli Tyler Ishee Trevor Provencher

SECTIONS

FLUTE: Victoria Dodgen, Kailey Hahn, Aria Shariff-Bey, John Shearer, Terry Wilkie, Brooke Wilson, Paige Wilson

CLARINET: Karlie Calderon, Brianna Carmean, Rebecca Erlanson, Noelle Fosbury, Jared Griffith, Nathaniel Northcut, Melissa Paul

OBOE: Marisa Macias, Landon Skinner

BASS CLARINET: Kaitlyn Smith, Garrett Smith

ALTO SAXOPHONE: Sandra Brooks, Sarah Jecker, Kierra Murdoch

FRENCH HORN: Elena Mazza, Karina Sibilska, Annalicia Straite, Katherine Whelan

TENOR SAXOPHONE: Dominic Santiago BARITONE SAXOPHONE: Victor Torres

TRUMPET: Carter Berlind, Christian DonJuan, Aden Kosacz, Hunter Jones, David Simpson, Aedann Villanueva

SECTIONS

TUBA: Ethan Blake, Donovan Luce, Nick Petzold, Roy Zaragoza

PERCUSSION: Cody Billeaud, Frank Botello, William Chiasson, Alex Giannascoli, Tyler Ishee, Trevor Provencher

TROMBONE: Michael Boyd, Adam Eckert, Carlos Tafur

EUPHONIUM: Elliot Esquivel, Dawson Mustain, Jonathan Tafur

2010-11 WIND ENSEMBLE ROW 1: Mrs. Arnold; Ms. Kachelmeier; George Crouch, percussion; Blake Stevens, percussion; Wes Black, horn; Tommy Bennett, horn; Connor Rodriguez, trumpet; Jaeden Knight, trumpet; Mr. Chiasson ROW 2: Bryson King, trumpet; Weston Bonnet, oboe; Caryna Otte, flute; Connor Neidhammer, clarinet; Connor Doolittle, clarinet ROW 3: Jackson Shoultz, trombone; Luke Harrison, euphonium; Caroline Reedy, flute; Caroline Smith, clarinet; Caroline Cravens, clarinet; Joseph Rexrode, clarinet; Evan Swenson, saxophone ROW 4: Eric Urdiales, trumpet; Tyler Douthitt, trumpet; Jordan O’Brien, flute; Shelby Mitchell, flute; Grace Pressley, horn; Michael Machart, percussion; Emma Seymour, flute ROW 5: Lauren Weber, flute; Faith Mercado, saxophone; Chris Sands, trombone; Bridgette Issac, flute; Alicia Jones, flute; Luvinia Lipsey, flute; Jonathan Powell, bass clarinet; Kyler Berlind, baritone saxophone ROW 6: Peyton Reck, clarinet; Kailey Hunt, trombone; Aurora Porter, bassoon; Wyatt Turner, percussion; Brandon Walker, tenor saxophone; Logan Rails, bassoon; Olivo Castillo, trombone ROW 7: Austin Jacobs, percussion; Steven Handrick, horn; Chase Holland, trumpet; Alper Orkun, tuba; Zane Waggoner, tuba; Andrew Neely, trombone; Tyler Slaughter, percussion ROW 8: Jordan DeMaio, saxophone; Davie Rowe, tuba; Sam Acosta, trumpet; Connor Murphy, oboe; Hayden Cline, percussion; Eric Cleveland, trombone; Sam Jecker, euphonium; Austin Finn, saxophone

DIRECTORS GARLAND CHIASSON Garland Ray Chiasson is in his 27th year of teaching and has been teaching at Wiley Middle School in Leander ISD since 2006. Prior to coming to LISD, he has had the distinction of being named “Campus Teacher of the Year” in Round Rock ISD, Round Rock, Texas, as well as “District Teacher of the Year” in Santa Fe ISD, Santa Fe, Texas.

In 1985, Mr. Chiasson received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas where he studied under Dr. Ralph Mills, Henry Howey and Frank “Bud” Woodruff and was President of the Zeta Mu Chapter in the professional music fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. While in college, Mr. Chiasson was a member of the Sam Houston State Wind Ensemble.

At Wiley Middle School, Mr. Chiasson teaches the Wind Ensemble, assists with the Symphonic and Concert Bands and also teaches the beginning low brass classes. Mr. Chiasson also serves as the Department Chair for Fine Arts. Since beginning his career in music education, Mr. Chiasson’s bands have achieved consistent Sweepstakes ratings as well as unanimous 1st division ratings in the Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) contests. In 2010, the Wiley Middle School Wind Ensemble was chosen as a Mark of Excellence National Winner and a Commended winner in the 2012 National Wind Band Honors competition.

Mr. Chiasson is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association.

He is also a mentor to new-to-profession teachers.

Mr. Chiasson is honored and privileged to work with a community of administrators, teachers, parents, and students who support and share his passion for music. He feels blessed to have had many mentors, band directors, and close friends who have influenced his career thus far. Finally, he would like to thank his wife Billie and son William for their continuous support and love throughout the years.

JENNIFER ARNOLD Jennifer Marie Arnold is in her 7th year of teaching. She began her career at Wiley Middle School in 2006. She is the conductor of the Symphonic Band, assists with Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, and teaches beginning flute, oboe, bassoon, and saxophone.

In 2006, Mrs. Arnold earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. At Baylor, she performed with the Baylor concert bands, and the Golden Wave Marching Band, and she studied bassoon under Dr. Matthew Morris. She was also an active member and officer in the professional music sorority Mu Phi Epsilon. Mrs. Arnold is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association as well as the Texas Bandmasters Association.

Mrs. Arnold credits her success to her supportive mentors, friends, and band directors. She would also like to thank her family, her parents, her husband Chris, and her son, Grayson, for their love and support.

KAREN KACHELMEIER Karen Anne Kachelmeier is in her 3rd year of teaching at Wiley Middle School.

Ms. Kachelmeier teaches the Concert Band and Jazz Band, assists with Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, and teaches beginner Clarinet, Trumpet, Horn, and Saxophone.

In 2010, Ms. Kachelmeier graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a Certificate of Performance in Clarinet. There, she studied under Professor of Clarinet, Richard MacDowell, performed with the UT Wind Ensemble under Dr. Jerry Junkin and also was a member in the Longhorn Band. She was also an active member and officer in the professional music sorority Sigma Alpha Iota. In her professional career, she is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association as well as the Texas Bandmasters Association. She currently performs with the Cedar Park Winds, and also enjoys composing music for various genres.

Ms. Kachelmeier would like to express her gratitude for her many supportive mentors, colleagues, friends and family.

ART JIMENEZ Art Jimenez is in his 10th year of teaching. He oversees concert and beginning percussion ensembles at Wiley Middle School as well as the jazz band, marching and concert percussion ensembles at the feeder program, Rouse High School.

Mr. Jimenez graduated from Texas State University in 2002. While at Texas State, Mr. Jimenez was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Texas State University Indoor Drumline, Steel Drum Band and was also a member of Salsa Del Rio. He was also a member of the Tarheel Sun Drum and Bugle Corps in 2000. Trained in percussion studies, Art has studied with Tony Edwards, Genaro Gonzalez, John Lopez, Larry White, Byron Mutnick, and Butch Miles.

Currently, Art is an active member of the Percussive Arts Society, the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association. He is an active clinician, performer, adjudicator and percussion arranger throughout Texas.

Art would like to thank his friends, family and especially his wife Michelle for their support throughout his career.

SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE DIRECTORS TO THE 2012-2013 WMS WIND ENSEMBLE: Thank you for a wonderful journey. Your patience and hard work have raised the bar for success in this program and made us better teachers. We are so proud to have worked with you in this adventure and will never forget this time in our careers.

TO THE 2010-2011 WMS WIND ENSEMBLE: Your devotion to excellence in musicianship has led the WMS Band program to be nationally recognized. By setting the bar high at Wiley, each of you left a legacy of quality and success for years to come. The directors will always be grateful for your hard work, and we know that the qualities we observed in the band hall will make you successful in whatever you choose to do in life.

TO OUR WONDERFUL BAND PARENTS, PAST AND PRESENT: Thank you for your belief in music education and everything you do to make our program successful.

Between early morning sectionals, attending every concert, fundraisers, dropping off treats for the directors, volunteering and simply encouraging your student to practice and become a better musician, you have allowed our program to thrive. Your support will always be remembered!

TO THE ROUSE HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORS: We are so grateful to have such a wonderful relationship with our high school directors. We are fortunate to have a vertical team that works so well together!

TO SYLVIA FLANNERY, WMS PRINCIPAL: Thank you for viewing the arts and our program as a crucial part of our students’ daily lives. We truly appreciate that you always look out for what is best for our program.

TO PETER WARSHAW, LISD FINE ARTS DIRECTOR: Thank you for everything you do to support fine arts in our district. The passion for music that you share with us is inspiring.

TO SHEILA OLENICH, LISD FINE ARTS SECRETARY: Thank you for the countless hours you put into your job.

Your devotion to our programs is truly appreciated. We would be lost without you!

TO KAREN CASH, WMS PRINCIPAL’S SECRETARY: Thank you, thank you, thank you! Aside from what you do to make our program run smoothly, you are also a great friend to all of us.

TO THE WMS PRIVATE LESSON STAFF: Thank you for sharing your talents with our kids and your continuous dedication to their success.

To ROBERT HERRINGS, director of the Henry Middle School Band, who guided us through many procedural steps along the way!

To Leander ISD directors MANUEL SAN LUIS and ROBERT HERRINGS, LISD Fine Arts Director PETER WARSHAW, retired director BOYD ROWDEN and University of Texas professor ANTHONY C. MARINELLO III, for assisting us in our music preparations for this event!

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