According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, "The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. 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. 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, says Thomas Weber, Supervisor of K-12 Visual and Performing Arts. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". Email remy.samuels@patch.com. 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. The baby had a birth defect and died a week later. Links to high school marching bands, college bands, middle school bands and sites of interest to California. "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.. One of the largest all-handmade craft shows in central Indiana, each year we host over 160 booths and 2,500 shoppers! WESTFIELD, NJ Westfield High School band director Christopher Vitale was recognized among 40 "outstanding music directors" all under the age of 40 for his . "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. Granite Bay. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. The band gave concerts at Knotts Berry Farm and played under college conductors at Cal State Fullerton. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. 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. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". Great Oak High School Marching Band. Patrick Hoff, Director. 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. 36 character (s) remaining. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. 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. Katherine Pierce. Westfield High School Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. The marching band is open to any student in grades 9-12. Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. A bit aways from his hometown, his musical endeavors have taken him across the globe, but now have landed him in Los Angeles. Band Director, HS. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy is learning new tricks. Pulseline: to submit your thoughts click here, Gateway grows up, downs Westfield Technical 41-8, St. Marys schools go remote amid uptick in city COVID cases, Threadbare high school band uniforms to be replaced, Southwick Food Pantry receives donation from Westfield River Brewery, Think local when planning your holiday shopping list. Kids love to play, and everybody loves to see them do it. 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. Music Director. She dropped out of high school and ran away to a home for unwed teenage mothers. FAX: (323) 936-8455. Trained as a professional opera singer, Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory of Music. Each year, I am amazed and inspired by how accepting our students are of each other no matter what the circumstances.. All rights reserved. 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. 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. These eight women deserve to be vindicated. I keep things very casual and try to let the students drive the discussions, Vitale says. 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). Have a news tip? 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. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. . jazz I , jazz II, & STage Band. Click on any of the icons below to follow our social media accounts! Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he said. He said he sees music students there online every day. Westfield High School Bands Band Director: Andrew Muth 18250 N. Union Street Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800Fax: (317) 867-2909 Get Connected! 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. I lost probably 25 kids. 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. "I did not see this coming at all.". Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. Our students get 1-on-1, hands-on training with music educators at the top of their field. 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. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Westfield Band Boosters are grateful for the crafters and shoppers who participated in the Outdoor Event on October 10, 2020. In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 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." Mr. Lee sang with the NEC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and regularly performed in the Undergraduate Opera Scenes program and Graduate Opera productions. Westfield High School Bands. In ninth grade, Elgas began taking her to his house to have sex, she said. Prior to coming to Westfield High School Mr. Vitale served as a high school band director in Fairfax County, Virginia. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 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. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. 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 We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". 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. Performance credits include studio and motion picture work with LA Master Chorale and Pacific Chorale. For so long, he was treated like this venerated figure.. The final time, in 1983, she had the baby, but he died seven days later, the lawsuit said. THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. Only the flutes dont use them. 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 were slowly edging back towards some sense of normalcy, he said.Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Yamaha reported in a written statement 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.. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. He said it wasnt a sin.. . 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 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. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. There are hand sanitizers in the classrooms and extra masks. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe, This article originally appeared on the Westfield Patch. Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. She is an educator of many musical talents, where there have been times where she was a one wo-man band. 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. The backbone of . He had explained to me thats what happened when people are in love and that he loved me, she said. 18250 N. Union Street. Telephone: (323) 900-2748. 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. Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. We meet every day, and are experimenting with using the computer to broadcast the music in the room, and have the kids play along at home, Kennedy said. Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. Socially distanced band practice at Westfield High School. 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. 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. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Venice High School's Band Director, Mr. Lee hails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. 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. 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 nonprofit NJMBDA had over 70 high school bands join in its first year. Remy Samuels , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 4:48 . 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Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. Music Teacher, HS. They have the covers for trumpets, trombones, and saxophones, and ones for the tubas are enroute. This is just the tip of the iceberg, Carney said. 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. The facility has a Springfield postal address . Westfield, New Jersey. Orchestra. These groups study and perform a variety of literature, including swing, jazz, funk, and latin. The Marching.com links directory lists websites related to high school marching bands, college bands, Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he says. Venice High Schools Band Director,Mr. Leehails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.. The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. We might put together some small ensembles and record them for the holidays. Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . He said the younger music instructors in the district have been helping him with all of the transitions. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". Gregory Rupert. 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.. 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. 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. 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.. The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. I tell students that you dont have to be best friends with everyone in our band, but you do have to learn how to work together and help each other be successful. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. 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. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. Who can participate? Phone: (317) 867-6800. The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. Many of her students have been accepted into prestigious programs, such as California Summer School of the Arts, SCVA Honors Choir, California All-State Choir, and ACDA National Honor Choir, for the past consecutive years. 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. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. William Schnepper . The estimated cost of the revised plan is $9MM, approximately half that of the initial proposal. New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. Mr. Vitale holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting Performance from the University of Delaware. 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. He said the jazz band, which is anywhere from 10 to 20 students, can fit in the practice room together.In some ways this has allowed us to evaluate what we do and who we are, he said.Kennedy acknowledged that all of the moving parts have slowed down how much material they can cover, and they havent been allowed to schedule any performances. Westfield High School Band - Westfield Band Announcements Pre-Assessment Concert #1 @ Westfield Highschool Auditorium - 02/28 - 7PM Pre-Assessment Concert #2 @ Westfield Highschool Auditorium - 03/01 - 7PM Marching Bulldog Calendar If the calendar below does not appear on your device. 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. Ive been impressed here. Cerritos. The Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. 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. But he also had a reputation for getting too close to some girls in his class, according to the lawsuit. 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. Fax: (317) 867-2909. He continues to perform with ensembles, such as the Charles Dickens Carolers at venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. 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. . For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. WESTFIELD After an earnest appeal from High School Band Director Patrick Kennedy, the School Committee unanimously approved soliciting bids to replace the high school band uniforms, which are 25 years old and wearing thin. Westfield, IN 46074. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Sarnoff is also one of six female American Sailing Association instructors/evaluators, where she is the lead instructor of the largest sailing school in Southern California. "City Champions For A Quarter Century". 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. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 1000 character (s) remaining. Elgas does not appear to have been criminally charged. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. 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. When they do well, I tell them and when they dont, I dont shy away from making that known. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . Westfield High School Bands. 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. Itinerant Music, Band, Teacher. 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 plaintiffs are not named in the lawsuit, and The Times does not name victims of sexual assaults. 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., Westfield Public Schools302 Elm StreetWestfield, NJ 07090Phone: (908) 789-4400, Falynn Balassone Your donation is fully tax-deductible. She had not told her parents about the pregnancies, though they eventually tracked her down. The kids certainly do try. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. To motivate and inspire his students, Vitale maintains a good balance between high standards and positive support for his students. drum and bugle corps, color guards and drum lines. Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. "We discovered that these 4 students are the 86th, 87th . 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. 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. 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. Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within our school community in the band. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. "I did not see this coming at all.". Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. Our staff bring their years and decades of experience to every one of our workshops. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. Hes gone through generations of young women, and the district did nothing to protect these students. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? 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. In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. WESTFIELD The Westfield High School Marching Band is in the middle of a busy season, and they're loving every minute of it. Vitale considers himself lucky not only because of his students and their families, but because he works in a supportive district filled with talented and dedicated music educators, including his co-director, Trevor Sindorf. "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. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy said [] Through music we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork, among other things, he says. Hailing from Temecula, she previously covered Riverside County and the Inland Empire and is now focused on Orange County. Mr. Winson began his career in Fort Bend ISD as the assistant director of bands at . Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe. 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 . He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. Anti-Bullying Coordinator. A second pregnancy ended the same way. By helping others, you create a better experience for yourself a win-win. 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.. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 871 likes. 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