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. In his letter, he notes that Vitalevoluntarily hosts a well-attended book club before school for any student interested in strengthening their leadership skills. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. 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. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. Phone: (317) 867 . NEW! Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. When they do well, I tell them and when they dont, I dont shy away from making that known. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & ELEMENTARY DIRECTOR, music/visual instructor & middle school director, MUSIC/VISUAL INSTRUCTOR & MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR, Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. 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. The baby had a birth defect and died a week later. 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. The Westfield Band Boosters cordially invite you to apply to our 13th Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Subject: BAND. Band Boosters Charms Office Suite Questions? Back to Departments. We might put together some small ensembles and record them for the holidays. 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. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. In class, Elgas sometimes dimmed the lights and pushed boys and girls together to force them to kiss, she said. The Marching.com links directory lists websites related to high school marching bands, college bands, Band Director, HS. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". 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. The band . Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. 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. I lost probably 25 kids. 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 said [] In ninth grade, Elgas began taking her to his house to have sex, she said. Westfield High School Bands. The estimated cost of the revised plan is $9MM, approximately half that of the initial proposal. Mr. David W. Lee. Sept. 29, 2020 3:23 PM PT. Email [email protected]. Message. The funds would come from School Choice, [] (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). 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. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. By helping others, you create a better experience for yourself a win-win. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. 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 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 agenda of the book club is for everyone involved to learn more about themselves, myself included. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. 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. Right now, Bob Plasse of Westfield on Weekends contacted me to see if we could do something on Channel 15. 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.. 18250 N. Union Street . Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. Central Jersey Music Educators Association. 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. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . 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. 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. 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. The estimates received from two different companies for 120 uniforms averaged approximately $65,000. 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. Junior Jimmy Krupienski plays with a new PPE bell cover on his trumpet. with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. 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. William Schnepper . The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. "City Champions For A Quarter Century". 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. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". 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. Anti-Bullying Coordinator. "We discovered that these 4 students are the 86th, 87th . He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. Click on any of the icons below to follow our social media accounts! [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 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. The kids certainly do try. Our students get 1-on-1, hands-on training with music educators at the top of their field. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. This proves to them that if we work together and work very hard, success will come.. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Granada Hills Charter High School Highlander Band. For the last decade, Chris has established a band culture and community at Westfield High School that encourages students to strive for excellence while emphasizing both camaraderie and teamwork, said Thomas Weber, Supervisor of K-12 Visual and Performing Arts. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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 A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. 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 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. Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. 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. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. 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 addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 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.. FAX: (323) 936-8455. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. 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. drum and bugle corps, color guards and drum lines. 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 had explained to me thats what happened when people are in love and that he loved me, she said. Westfield Winds is the 2021 IPA Open Class State Champion, 2021 WGI Class A Finalist, and 2021 WGI Fan Favorite. 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. Our staff bring their years and decades of experience to every one of our workshops. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Contact Band Director, Andrew Muth at [email protected] Follow Us: Westfield High School 18250 N Union Street Westfield IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800 Fax: (317) 867-2909 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. Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within our school community in the band. Two of the districts high school band directors, Alex Delao and Jeffrey William Plum, were convicted of molesting students in the 1980s. He said he sees music students there online every day. . "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. jazz I , jazz II, & STage Band. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, "The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. 18250 N. Union Street. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.. Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. For so long, he was treated like this venerated figure.. 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. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe. The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf writes. "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.. 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.. 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. 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. The Westfield Bands have given performance tours of Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. The backbone of . Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Concert Band and/or Director's approval through audition. 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. 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. Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he says. 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. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). He allegedly impregnated one girl three times, ordering her to abort the fetuses. 36 character (s) remaining. 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). Itinerant Music, Band, Teacher. 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. 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. "I did not see this coming at all.". He is very excited to work with the studentsandlooking forward to building a strong and comprehensive music program at Venice High School. Email [email protected]. 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: [email protected], cell: 547-971-1248, Alex Sparks - email:[email protected], PeterLintzenich - email:[email protected], Please do not contact staff through their. 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. Vitale is also a leader throughout the state and helped start the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). 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. 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. 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. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. Fine and Performing Arts Course Catalog. 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. 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. Band Director: Andrew Muth. Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he said. A bit aways from his hometown, his musical . All rights reserved (About Us). Elgas took her to get an abortion. Westfield, New Jersey. 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. Westfield, IN 46074. Band Director: Andrew Muth. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. Prior to being at Venice High School, Mr. Lee was interviewed as one of six finalists for the Band Officer position of the United States Air Force Band. 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. 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. The kids have been great in wearing the masks, and staying socially distanced. Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. "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.. 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. 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. Granite Bay. Your Email. 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. Great Oak High School Marching Band. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. 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. The facility has a Springfield postal address . Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . Who can participate? 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. 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. Hailing from Temecula, she previously covered Riverside County and the Inland Empire and is now focused on Orange County. THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY. 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. Mr. Lee received a Master of Music degree in Conducting from the University of California, Los Angeles. He said it wasnt a sin.. 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 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 Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . Westfield Band Boosters are grateful for the crafters and shoppers who participated in the Outdoor Event on October 10, 2020. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". The plaintiffs are not named in the lawsuit, and The Times does not name victims of sexual assaults. 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. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 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 WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Each year, I am amazed and inspired by how accepting our students are of each other no matter what the circumstances.. Our workshops are taught by university professors and high school band directors. All four of the Westfield High School student musicians who qualified for Region Band in January also were awarded spots in All-State Band. Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band (California State University, Fresno) Fresno. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. There are hand sanitizers in the classrooms and extra masks. "I did not see this coming at all.". 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. The Westfield HS Marching Bulldogs of Chantilly, VA - a 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade band They have the covers for trumpets, trombones, and saxophones, and ones for the tubas are enroute. 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. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. 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