[Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". 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 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. Scofield served 13 months in prison. Our staff bring their years and decades of experience to every one of our workshops. 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. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. 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. "I lost probably 25 kids. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. 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. When she was 18 and pregnant by Elgas again, she changed her mind at the abortion clinic. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. Mr. Vitale holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting Performance from the University of Delaware. 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. Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he said. 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. . The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. Gahr High School Marching Gladiators. "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. 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. I think theyll come back once things change. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). 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.. William Schnepper . 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. A bit aways from his hometown, his musical endeavors have taken him across the globe, but now have landed him in Los Angeles. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Mr. David W. Lee. All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. Stephanie Lai was a 2020 intern for the Los Angeles Times. 36 character (s) remaining. The nonprofit NJMBDA had over 70 high school bands join in its first year. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. I keep things very casual and try to let the students drive the discussions, Vitale says. 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. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". . A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. The estimates received from two different companies for 120 uniforms averaged approximately $65,000. 1000 character (s) remaining. 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. 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 did not see this coming at all.". Socially distanced band practice at Westfield High School. 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. 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. "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. Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within . In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. 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. 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." 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. "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 Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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 takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . The marching band is open to any student in grades 9-12. 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. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. 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. Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. Band Director, HS. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Elgas does not appear to have been criminally charged. Each year, I am amazed and inspired by how accepting our students are of each other no matter what the circumstances.. 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. Band Director: Andrew Muth. The Westfield Band Boosters cordially invite you to apply to our 13th Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. 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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. 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. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. Westfield High School Bands. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. 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. I think weve been fortunate to maintain as many kids in our program as we have. 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.. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. We might put together some small ensembles and record them for the holidays. 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. 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. Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. The band . In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. Westfield HS Band, Chantilly, Virginia. The final time, in 1983, she had the baby, but he died seven days later, the lawsuit said. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. Orchestra. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". Granada Hills Charter High School Highlander Band. 18250 N. Union Street. The estimated cost of the revised plan is $9MM, approximately half that of the initial proposal. Through music we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork, among other things, he says. A second pregnancy ended the same way. 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.. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). 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. Fine and Performing Arts Course Catalog. In October 1983, she gave birth to a boy, naming him Richard after his father. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. The kids have been great in wearing the masks, and staying socially distanced. Band Director: Andrew Muth. Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. 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. Your Name. The band gave concerts at Knotts Berry Farm and played under college conductors at Cal State Fullerton. 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. To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. 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. Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. I lost probably 25 kids. 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 Bands Band Director: Andrew Muth 18250 N. Union Street Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800Fax: (317) 867-2909 Get Connected! 18250 N. Union Street. The backbone of . 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. 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. For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. 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. 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. 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.. 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 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. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. Cerritos. Westfield, IN 46074. 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. drum and bugle corps, color guards and drum lines. 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. Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. 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. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. Westfield Winds is the 2021 IPA Open Class State Champion, 2021 WGI Class A Finalist, and 2021 WGI Fan Favorite. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. All rights reserved. WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. Anti-Bullying Coordinator. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. The Westfield HS Marching Bulldogs of Chantilly, VA - a 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade band Gregory Rupert. 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 How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? Westfield High School Bands. A bit aways from his hometown, his musical . The Westfield High School band director was recognized by Yamaha for his achievements as an educator and growing the WHS music program. Links to high school marching bands, college bands, middle school bands and sites of interest to California. He is very excited to work with the studentsandlooking forward to building a strong and comprehensive music program at Venice High School. Sept. 29, 2020 3:23 PM PT. 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. The eight former students sued unnamed defendants who were responsible for overseeing Elgas. 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. Westfield High School Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. 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. 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. The funds would come from School Choice, [] All DMA Staff. Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. She had not told her parents about the pregnancies, though they eventually tracked her down. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. These eight women deserve to be vindicated. New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. 18250 N. Union Street . with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. Westfield, IN 46074. He continues to perform with ensembles, such as the Charles Dickens Carolers at venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Band Director: Andrew Muth. 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