This proves to them that if we work together and work very hard, success will come.. 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. The Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. Please enter an email address where you can be reached if the staffer needs to respond to you. 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. 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. Besides directing the many ensembles at WHS which include three concert bands, two jazz bands, two percussion ensembles, two winter color guards and the marching band Vitale also co-founded the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association in 2020. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. I keep things very casual and try to let the students drive the discussions, Vitale says. Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Music Teacher, HS. 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 eight former students sued unnamed defendants who were responsible for overseeing Elgas. Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. 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 Who can participate? "We found that coming out of this, students are dealing with all kinds of things and stress levels are higher than we've ever seen them. 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. 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. Links to high school marching bands, college bands, middle school bands and sites of interest to California. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. William Schnepper . A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. In the last period of the day, they have 30 or so students, and have to break into groups; half in the band room, and half in the auditorium, where student leaders lead the practice. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. Cerritos. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. 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. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 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. We might put together some small ensembles and record them for the holidays. "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. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. 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. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Anti-Bullying Coordinator. Trained as a professional opera singer, Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory of Music. Message. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. 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.. Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". 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 . "I lost probably 25 kids. 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. Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. 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. 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. 18250 N. Union Street . Contact Form. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy said [] Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States under the age of 40 who meet the programs criteria of action, courage, creativity, and growth. The backbone of . "We discovered that these 4 students are the 86th, 87th . The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. 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. In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. 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. Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe, This article originally appeared on the Westfield Patch. 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. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within our school community in the band. 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. Mr. Lee sang with the NEC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and regularly performed in the Undergraduate Opera Scenes program and Graduate Opera productions. 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. 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I think weve been fortunate to maintain as many kids in our program as we have. Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. 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. These groups study and perform a variety of literature, including swing, jazz, funk, and latin. He said he sees music students there online every day. 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." Right now, Bob Plasse of Westfield on Weekends contacted me to see if we could do something on Channel 15. "City Champions For A Quarter Century". In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 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. A spokesperson for the school district declined to comment, citing the litigation. When she was 18 and pregnant by Elgas again, she changed her mind at the abortion clinic. Gahr High School Marching Gladiators. Westfield High School Bands. When they do well, I tell them and when they dont, I dont shy away from making that known. 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. Vitale is also a leader throughout the state and helped start the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). Shortly after her 15th birthday, she got pregnant. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. . The Westfield High School band director was recognized by Yamaha for his achievements as an educator and growing the WHS music program. In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. 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. Kids love to play, and everybody loves to see them do it. A second pregnancy ended the same way. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. 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. At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. Elgas does not appear to have been criminally charged. 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. During COVID, Vitale said he dealt with a number of challenges as band director and that he had to get creative when it came to teaching music online. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. The band . 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. 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. The final time, in 1983, she had the baby, but he died seven days later, the lawsuit said. 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. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. The facility has a Springfield postal address . All rights reserved. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. 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. 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 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. 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. To motivate and inspire his students, Vitale maintains a good balance between high standards and positive support for his students. This is just the tip of the iceberg, Carney said. Two of the districts high school band directors, Alex Delao and Jeffrey William Plum, were convicted of molesting students in the 1980s. And I have always tried to be bluntly honest with my students, he says. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Great Oak High School Marching Band. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . Elgas took her to get an abortion. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.". How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? All four of the Westfield High School student musicians who qualified for Region Band in January also were awarded spots in All-State Band. 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. 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. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. Carney urged any additional victims to contact him. He said it wasnt a sin.. "We found that coming out of this, students are dealing with all kinds of things and stress levels are higher than we've ever seen them. 18250 N. Union Street. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within . And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". Choir. All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. 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. Sept. 29, 2020 3:23 PM PT. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. Our students get 1-on-1, hands-on training with music educators at the top of their field. Fax: (317) 867-2909. FAX: (323) 936-8455. "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 his letter, he notes that Vitalevoluntarily hosts a well-attended book club before school for any student interested in strengthening their leadership skills. At the Oct. 15 football game against Minnechaug at Bullens Field, which the Bombers won 13 to 0, the band couldn't wait to get to halftime. For so long, he was treated like this venerated figure.. Were trying to find some ways to offer something for the holidays, and beyond that well see what happens, Kennedy said.This gave us all a chance to pause and reflect on things that are important to us, things we enjoy doing, and how fragile things are, Kennedy said. Hailing from Temecula, she previously covered Riverside County and the Inland Empire and is now focused on Orange County. 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. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. Katherine Pierce. 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. Have a news tip? Venice High School's Band Director, Mr. Lee hails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. 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. 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. Stephanie Lai was a 2020 intern for the Los Angeles Times. Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. 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. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. 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. Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. 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.. 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). He died in 2017, according to the Orange County Coroner Division. 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. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. 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 continues to perform with ensembles, such as the Charles Dickens Carolers at venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Westfield High School Bands. Mr. Vitale holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting Performance from the University of Delaware. Telephone: (323) 900-2748. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. Mr. David W. Lee. She had not told her parents about the pregnancies, though they eventually tracked her down. Prior to coming to Westfield High School Mr. Vitale served as a high school band director in Fairfax County, Virginia. Through music we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork, among other things, he says. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . Your Email. 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: Andrew Muth. "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.. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 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. Band Director, HS. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. In class, Elgas sometimes dimmed the lights and pushed boys and girls together to force them to kiss, she said. Westfield HS Band, Chantilly, Virginia. jazz I , jazz II, & STage Band. Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade. 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) 867-6800. The funds would come from School Choice, [] A bit aways from his hometown, his musical . The Westfield Band Boosters cordially invite you to apply to our 13th Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. Hes gone through generations of young women, and the district did nothing to protect these students. 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. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". But he also had a reputation for getting too close to some girls in his class, according to the lawsuit. 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. Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band (California State University, Fresno) Fresno. Westfield High School Bands Band Director: Andrew Muth 18250 N. Union Street Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800Fax: (317) 867-2909 Get Connected! Central Jersey Music Educators Association. Westfield Winds is the 2021 IPA Open Class State Champion, 2021 WGI Class A Finalist, and 2021 WGI Fan Favorite. They have the covers for trumpets, trombones, and saxophones, and ones for the tubas are enroute. It is . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. 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. 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. 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. The agenda of the book club is for everyone involved to learn more about themselves, myself included. All DMA Staff. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf writes. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. He said the younger music instructors in the district have been helping him with all of the transitions. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Resilient through all of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale nomination. Was extremely surprised, '' Vitale said the organization provides competitive Marching fortwo. 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