[Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 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. 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.. THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf writes. These eight women deserve to be vindicated. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. Patrick Hoff, Director. Band Director, HS. Westfield, IN 46074. In his letter, he notes that Vitalevoluntarily hosts a well-attended book club before school for any student interested in strengthening their leadership skills. "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. Message. Elgas took her to get an abortion. Sept. 29, 2020 3:23 PM PT. 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. Westfield HS Band, Chantilly, Virginia. with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. These groups study and perform a variety of literature, including swing, jazz, funk, and latin. WESTFIELD Band has been a little bit of a challenge to get underway, says Westfield High School and Technical Academy Band director Patrick Kennedy, but were slowly edging back towards some sense of normalcy, he said.Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. 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 [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Music Teacher, HS. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. 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. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. 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. Venice High Schools Band Director,Mr. Leehails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. The final time, in 1983, she had the baby, but he died seven days later, the lawsuit said. All rights reserved. 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. The Westfield High School Bands, under the direction of Vitale and Sindorf, are three-time Band of America regional finalists, repeated New Jersey State Gala participants, and an invitee to the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. They have the covers for trumpets, trombones, and saxophones, and ones for the tubas are enroute. 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. Westfield High School Bands. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within . 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. 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. 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. The baby had a birth defect and died a week later. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. Westfield Winds is the 2021 IPA Open Class State Champion, 2021 WGI Class A Finalist, and 2021 WGI Fan Favorite. By helping others, you create a better experience for yourself a win-win. In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 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. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. This proves to them that if we work together and work very hard, success will come.. 18250 N. Union Street. 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. Gregory Rupert. A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. A spokesperson for the school district declined to comment, citing the litigation. 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. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.". 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.. 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. Vitale is also a leader throughout the state and helped start the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). Socially distanced band practice at Westfield High School. 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. 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. Our students get 1-on-1, hands-on training with music educators at the top of their field. 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." Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Back to Departments. 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. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. "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. 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. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. "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. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, Saint Joseph High School Annual Basket Raffle, Johns Crazy Socks Enters the Wholesale Channel so Retail Stores Can Sell Our Socks, Tax Relief, Debt Service, Transit Fare Freeze: 3 NJ Budget Takeaways, More Snow, Ice, Winter Weather On The Way To NJ, Forecasters Say, Westfield School Board Cuts Arts Teachers Amid Student, Parent Uproar. The backbone of . Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. Westfield Band Boosters are grateful for the crafters and shoppers who participated in the Outdoor Event on October 10, 2020. But he also had a reputation for getting too close to some girls in his class, according to the lawsuit. Band Boosters Charms Office Suite Questions? 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. 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. In class, Elgas sometimes dimmed the lights and pushed boys and girls together to force them to kiss, she said. Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. 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. He continues to perform with ensembles, such as the Charles Dickens Carolers at venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. 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. Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . 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. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. I lost probably 25 kids. . 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. 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. 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.. Two of the districts high school band directors, Alex Delao and Jeffrey William Plum, were convicted of molesting students in the 1980s. "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.. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". Through music we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork, among other things, he says. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Please enter an email address where you can be reached if the staffer needs to respond to you. 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.. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy said [] To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. The nonprofit NJMBDA had over 70 high school bands join in its first year. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? Anti-Bullying Coordinator. All DMA Staff. In ninth grade, Elgas began taking her to his house to have sex, she said. When she was 18 and pregnant by Elgas again, she changed her mind at the abortion clinic. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). 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. The estimated cost of the revised plan is $9MM, approximately half that of the initial proposal. Telephone: (323) 900-2748. Choir. 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 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. At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". The Westfield Band Boosters cordially invite you to apply to our 13th Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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. 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. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. Phone: (317) 867 . 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 had explained to me thats what happened when people are in love and that he loved me, she said. All four of the Westfield High School student musicians who qualified for Region Band in January also were awarded spots in All-State Band. Elgas does not appear to have been criminally charged. 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. Stephanie Lai was a 2020 intern for the Los Angeles Times. Gahr High School Marching Gladiators. 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. Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 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 Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. 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. 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. Band Director: Andrew Muth. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. 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 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. Mr. Winson began his career in Fort Bend ISD as the assistant director of bands at . Junior Jimmy Krupienski plays with a new PPE bell cover on his trumpet. "I lost probably 25 kids. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. 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. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. He died in 2017, according to the Orange County Coroner Division. 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. Kids love to play, and everybody loves to see them do it. "I did not see this coming at all.". (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). 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. Links to high school marching bands, college bands, middle school bands and sites of interest to California. Carney urged any additional victims to contact him. Orchestra. Westfield, IN 46074. . 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. 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. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. The Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . 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. Westfield High School Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. The plaintiffs are not named in the lawsuit, and The Times does not name victims of sexual assaults. He said it wasnt a sin.. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. We might put together some small ensembles and record them for the holidays. Itinerant Music, Band, Teacher. Music Director. "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. 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. A second pregnancy ended the same way. 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. Your Email. Shortly after her 15th birthday, she got pregnant. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy is learning new tricks. Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, "The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. "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.. 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. WESTFIELD The Westfield High School Marching Band is in the middle of a busy season, and they're loving every minute of it. 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. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. 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. New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Im pretty proud of them so far, Kennedy said.Kennedy said the music program In some districts has really been decimated by the coronavirus. 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 . The band . 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. 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. jazz I , jazz II, & STage Band. 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. 18250 N. Union Street . 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. In October 1983, she gave birth to a boy, naming him Richard after his father. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). The marching band is open to any student in grades 9-12. I think weve been fortunate to maintain as many kids in our program as we have. Right now, Bob Plasse of Westfield on Weekends contacted me to see if we could do something on Channel 15. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. 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.. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. 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. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. Have a news tip? Have a news tip? Katherine Pierce. Each year, I am amazed and inspired by how accepting our students are of each other no matter what the circumstances.. Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he says. The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. One of the largest all-handmade craft shows in central Indiana, each year we host over 160 booths and 2,500 shoppers! Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe, This article originally appeared on the Westfield Patch. 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