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. Two of the districts high school band directors, Alex Delao and Jeffrey William Plum, were convicted of molesting students in the 1980s. Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band (California State University, Fresno) Fresno. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. 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. Im pretty proud of them so far, Kennedy said.Kennedy said the music program In some districts has really been decimated by the coronavirus. 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. He allegedly impregnated one girl three times, ordering her to abort the fetuses. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. The kids have been great in wearing the masks, and staying socially distanced. 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. Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he says. The Westfield Band Boosters cordially invite you to apply to our 13th Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. 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. with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. 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. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. In his letter, he noted that Vitale voluntarily hosts a well-attended book club before school for any student interested in strengthening their leadership skills. The Westfield High School band director was recognized by Yamaha for his achievements as an educator and growing the WHS music program. Band Director, HS. 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. Mr. Vitale has an extensive background in the drum corps activity spanning over 20 years and currently serves as a visual designer for high school and collegiate marching bands in Delaware, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Michigan. 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 The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Anti-Bullying Coordinator. 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. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". "I lost probably 25 kids. 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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. 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 think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. 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. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. By helping others, you create a better experience for yourself a win-win. The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. 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. Hes gone through generations of young women, and the district did nothing to protect these students. Band Director: Andrew Muth. Venice High School's Band Director, Mr. Lee hails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. Granada Hills Charter High School Highlander Band. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. Our students get 1-on-1, hands-on training with music educators at the top of their field. Westfield HS Band, Chantilly, Virginia. 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. This is just the tip of the iceberg, Carney said. Mr. David W. Lee. 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. . Phone: (317) 867-6800. 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. 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, 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. Through music we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork, among other things, he says. 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. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . For so long, he was treated like this venerated figure.. Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. 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. A bit aways from his hometown, his musical . 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. 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. Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. The agenda of the book club is for everyone involved to learn more about themselves, myself included. Music Teacher, HS. Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. 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. 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. He said it wasnt a sin.. Venice High Schools Band Director,Mr. Leehails 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. William Schnepper . Fine and Performing Arts Course Catalog. 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. "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.. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & ELEMENTARY DIRECTOR, music/visual instructor & middle school director, MUSIC/VISUAL INSTRUCTOR & MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR, Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. They have the covers for trumpets, trombones, and saxophones, and ones for the tubas are enroute. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. 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. E-mail: hoff@lausd.net or patrickmhoff@gmail.com Subject: BAND. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. Have a news tip? Back to Departments. 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." Remy Samuels , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 4:48 . The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Shortly after her 15th birthday, she got pregnant. These eight women deserve to be vindicated. She had not told her parents about the pregnancies, though they eventually tracked her down. Great Oak High School Marching Band. Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. Band Director: Andrew Muth. WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. . Each year, I am amazed and inspired by how accepting our students are of each other no matter what the circumstances.. The kids certainly do try. 18250 N. Union Street. At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. Gregory Rupert. He died in 2017, according to the Orange County Coroner Division. Westfield High School Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. A spokesperson for the school district declined to comment, citing the litigation. The Marching.com links directory lists websites related to high school marching bands, college bands, (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. 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. NEW! All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. The band . Scofield served 13 months in prison. 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. Who can participate? To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. 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. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . 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. 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." 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. Phone: (317) 867 . The Westfield High School Bands, under the direction of Vitale and Sindorf, are 3-time Band of America regional finalists, repeated New Jersey State Gala participants, and an invitee to the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. 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. 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. There are hand sanitizers in the classrooms and extra masks. 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. For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. 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. Trained as a professional opera singer, Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory of Music. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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. In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 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.. 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. 18250 N. Union Street . "I did not see this coming at all.". 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. The estimated cost of the revised plan is $9MM, approximately half that of the initial proposal. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. Sept. 29, 2020 3:23 PM PT. In his letter, he notes that Vitalevoluntarily hosts a well-attended book club before school for any student interested in strengthening their leadership skills. The band gave concerts at Knotts Berry Farm and played under college conductors at Cal State Fullerton. Westfield High School Band director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 40 Under 40, a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha.Westfield Public Schools, 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.. Click on any of the icons below to follow our social media accounts! Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. The backbone of . The estimates received from two different companies for 120 uniforms averaged approximately $65,000. The plaintiffs are not named in the lawsuit, and The Times does not name victims of sexual assaults. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. A second pregnancy ended the same way. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). 18250 N. Union Street. 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. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy is learning new tricks. "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. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. 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. But he also had a reputation for getting too close to some girls in his class, according to the lawsuit. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times Gondolier Marching fortwo... 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