The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. He said the younger music instructors in the district have been helping him with all of the transitions. "We discovered that these 4 students are the 86th, 87th . Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. Vitale also co-founded the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA) in 2020, with more than 70 high school bands joining the nonprofit organization in its first year. "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. In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. In ninth grade, Elgas began taking her to his house to have sex, she said. jazz I , jazz II, & STage Band. 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Prior to coming to Westfield High School Mr. Vitale served as a high school band director in Fairfax County, Virginia. Yamaha says in a press release that hundreds of nominations were received by students, parents, teachers, and local instrument dealers and mentors, highlighting the music educators impacting their community and students in a positive direction.. The marching band is open to any student in grades 9-12. The alleged abuse occurred while Elgas taught at Fremont and Sycamore junior high schools and ranged from sexually harassing students to having years-long sexual relationships with girls, who were 12 or 13 years old when the abuse started, according to the suit. I wonder where Id be today if it wasnt for this person who turned my entire world upside down, said the former student, now in her 50s, who later married and had children. 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. 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. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. "I did not see this coming at all.". To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. Mr. David W. Lee. We still have 70-something kids thats not a terrible number, he said.The WHS students are never all in one place at a time. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. 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. In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 18250 N. Union Street. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. The agenda of the book club is for everyone involved to learn more about themselves, myself included. 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. A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. 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. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. Vitale is also a leader throughout the state and helped start the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. 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." She had not told her parents about the pregnancies, though they eventually tracked her down. Elgas does not appear to have been criminally charged. Westfield, IN 46074. I bounce from place to place, he said.The band just received bell covers for the wind and brass instruments, which were ordered by the district as personal protective equipment to keep spray from spreading. Granite Bay. Im pretty proud of them so far, Kennedy said.Kennedy said the music program In some districts has really been decimated by the coronavirus. 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. 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. Band Boosters Charms Office Suite Questions? WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. She dropped out of high school and ran away to a home for unwed teenage mothers. The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. The kids certainly do try. All four of the Westfield High School student musicians who qualified for Region Band in January also were awarded spots in All-State Band. 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. 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 Mr. Lee received a Master of Music degree in Conducting from the University of California, Los Angeles. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. 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. 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. Each time we run the club I learn from my students, which I find very fulfilling!, Vitale views high school band as a vehicle to build good humans. The Westfield High School band director was recognized by Yamaha for his achievements as an educator and growing the WHS music program. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe. William Schnepper . 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. 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. 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. Venice High School's Band Director, Mr. Lee hails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. WESTFIELD The Westfield High School Marching Band is in the middle of a busy season, and they're loving every minute of it. The baby had a birth defect and died a week later. 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. Mrs. Sarnoff is the Department Chair of the Music Program at Venice High School, where she has been teaching at Venice High School for over 25 years. Central Jersey Music Educators Association. Having leadthe Mighty Gondolier Marching Band fortwo years at an after school capacity,Mr. Lee has continued his career at Venice High Schoolas full-time Instrumental Music Teacher. One of the largest all-handmade craft shows in central Indiana, each year we host over 160 booths and 2,500 shoppers! According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. She is an educator of many musical talents, where there have been times where she was a one wo-man band. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. Back to Departments. 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. In October 1983, she gave birth to a boy, naming him Richard after his father. Elgas took her to get an abortion. But he also had a reputation for getting too close to some girls in his class, according to the lawsuit. 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. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). We look forward to growing in 2022 as an organization run by directors focused on providing world-class adjudication at a low price, Vitale says. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. All rights reserved (About Us). NEW! Music Director. At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. These eight women deserve to be vindicated. Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. Gahr High School Marching Gladiators. Message. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. The Marching.com links directory lists websites related to high school marching bands, college bands, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & ELEMENTARY DIRECTOR, music/visual instructor & middle school director, MUSIC/VISUAL INSTRUCTOR & MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR, Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. . . 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. He said students learn skills in classes, like band or orchestra, that can carry over into their professional lives, such as working with people at a company toward a common goal. In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. WESTFIELD, NJ Westfield High School band director Christopher Vitale was recognized among 40 "outstanding music directors" all under the age of 40 for his . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The band director, who is in his tenth year at Westfield High School, was named to the "40 Under 40" Music Advocacy Program after several of his colleagues and students sent in letters of support of his nomination. Kids love to play, and everybody loves to see them do it. The band . The eight former students sued unnamed defendants who were responsible for overseeing Elgas. Cerritos. 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. 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. FAX: (323) 936-8455. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. 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. Scofield served 13 months in prison. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . The Westfield HS Marching Bulldogs of Chantilly, VA - a 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade band 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.. This is just the tip of the iceberg, Carney said. The backbone of . "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. The Westfield Bands have given performance tours of Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. We hope to have that partnership in place, to share some music with the community, and have the kids perform in a different type of venue, he said. For the last decade, Chris has established a band culture and community at Westfield High School that encourages students to strive for excellence while emphasizing both camaraderie and teamwork, said Thomas Weber, Supervisor of K-12 Visual and Performing Arts. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. Hailing from Temecula, she previously covered Riverside County and the Inland Empire and is now focused on Orange County. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". After the 2019 marching season, directors throughout New Jersey began conversations regarding a need for an organization solely focused on providing an educationally sound marching experience for the bands of our state, he explains. A spokesperson for the school district declined to comment, citing the litigation. 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 school's music program by Yamaha. He said he sees music students there online every day. Only the flutes dont use them. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. 36 character (s) remaining. 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. 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. Vitale, who is in his 10th year with Westfield Public Schools and 15th year as a high school band director, said he was extremely surprised and honored to receive the recognition. Socially distanced band practice at Westfield High School. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. Right now, Bob Plasse of Westfield on Weekends contacted me to see if we could do something on Channel 15. A counselor at Fremont Junior High witnessed Elgas reaching under her blouse and took no action, the former student said in an interview with The Times. Vitale, who is in his 10th year with Westfield Public Schools and 15th year as a high school band director, says he was extremely surprised and honored to receive the recognition. Anti-Bullying Coordinator. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. Phone: (317) 867 . Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. West Springfield (often referred to as WSHS) enrolls students from grades 9-12, offers the Advanced Placement program and currently enrolls over 2,400 students.. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. Band Director: Andrew Muth. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. 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). Music Teacher, HS. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. 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. 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. There, he served asAssociate Conductor of the University Chorus, Assistant Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra, Teaching Assistant of the Advanced Conducting Techniques class, and Tour Manager for UCLA Choral Activities. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? Katherine Pierce. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. Westfield High School Bands Band Director: Andrew Muth 18250 N. Union Street Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800Fax: (317) 867-2909 Get Connected! Hes gone through generations of young women, and the district did nothing to protect these students. 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. When she was 18 and pregnant by Elgas again, she changed her mind at the abortion clinic. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. 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. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf writes. THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY. Phone: (317) 867-6800. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. The final time, in 1983, she had the baby, but he died seven days later, the lawsuit said. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. Please enter an email address where you can be reached if the staffer needs to respond to you. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. drum and bugle corps, color guards and drum lines. WESTFIELD - Band has been a little bit of a challenge to get underway, says Westfield High School and Technical Academy Band director Patrick Kennedy, but "we're slowly edging back towards some sense of normalcy," he said. Choir. 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.. For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. Orchestra. Westfield, IN 46074. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. Trained as a professional opera singer, Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory of Music. 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 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. 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. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. 18250 N. Union Street. E-mail: hoff@lausd.net or patrickmhoff@gmail.com Subject: BAND. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 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