Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Featuring the Norwin Middle School Band David Wingenbach & Denise Bilott, directors
The High School administration welcomes you to the Norwin High School Band Concert. You will be treated to an entertaining, exemplary performance by these young musicians. Their hard work and dedication will be demonstrated by the outstanding concert we are about to hear. We thank our talented musicians, their dedicated teachers and supportive parents for making this evening possible. Thank you for your attendance; please sit back and enjoy. Edward J. Federinko, Principal Joseph V. Shigle, Assistant Principal Michael D. Choby, Assistant Principal
Special thanks to
Todd Leighty and the Auditorium Production Team Mr. Evanov and the stage crew Pat Geiger, Jim Dezorzi and the Norwin Maintenance and Custodial Staff Ushers and Volunteers The Norwin Music Department Michael Szymanski Robert Traugh Greg Ondayko Kim Glover Devon Lippmann Denise Bilott David Wingenbach Norwin Band Aides, especially Janice Calhoun, President Alyse Princeton-Common, 1st Vice President Patty Jo Murray, 2nd Vice President Beth Bratkowski, Secretary Christine Schmidt, Treasurer Karrie Bartuska, Middle School Liasion Kathleen Heuer, Hillcrest Liaison & concert program design
Tonights Selections
Eighth Grade Band (to be selected from the following) Excelsior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Owens Fanfare, Ode and Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Margolis Childhood Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Holsinger Highlights from the Star Wars Saga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Williams Arranged by Paul Cook Concert Band Antares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Sauceudo Red River Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditional, Arr Pierre LaPlante SANG! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dana Wilson Chorale and Shaker Dance II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Zdechlik Wind Ensemble Nitro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Ticheli Molly on the Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Percy Grainger October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Whitacre Strange Humors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Mackey
If you wont be taking your program book home as an autographed keepsake, please recycle it in one of the bins as you leave. Thank you!
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Concert Band
Flute Tenor Saxophone Trombone Flute Saxophone
Wind Ensemble
Tuba
Lauren Petrina Olivia Gravante Trina Garrett Kathleen Dougherty Vanessa Fumero Amanda Sowko Mikehla Duganieri Jessica McClain Brianna Lundy Marina Collins Haley Smith
Oboe
Tori McFarlane Rachel Whyte Casey Fuga Rylee Shrump Alea Brannick Jaclyn Crawford
Johnny Murray (alto) Josey Murray (alto) Kevin Crust (tenor) Tommy Turcovsky (bari)
Trumpet
Megan Farr
Percussion
Oboe
Jon Hale Jason Bucklew Zac Russman Kevin Atkins Doug Tatters
French Horn
Matt Seiler Tyler Frye Kyle Albright Devin Parfitt Kevin Funa Anthony Lithgow Austin Schmidt Dan Kovic Sean McCarney Sam Birus
Bekah Riggin Trumpet Dylan Tatters Emily Bergman Travis Villella Charles Meyers Kevin Jasko Josh Metz Kevin Langford Nick White Hunter Brunecz Cameron Pasinski David Kelly
French Horn
Jenn Filus
Clarinet
Irene Pehanich Megan Grindle Jessica Weisensee Sara Calhoun Nicole Camarda Lizzy Kent Nicole Knox Aaron Iwinski Alicia Lackey Lindsey Stewart Lena Dietrich Karly Furlong
Alto Saxophone
Steve Lowe Matt Bertoty Mitch Straub Josh Jenkins Miranda Persi Jake Jesionowski Jake Lucotch Zac Seymour Katy Maczuzak Austin Gray Joe Spinogotti Cole Smith Bobby Ruzewski Sam Cabot Elizabeth Mance
Jamie Sabol
Bassoon
Megan Seiler April Ngo Brandon Guillot Mikayla Wobrak Katie Halza Laura Kerestes
Bass Clarinet
Sam Bartuska Rachel Harrison Sam Major Jacob Flaherty Maggie Gates Lindsay Webb Jenna Chuprinko 10
Euphonium
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matic leadership, between 1980-1996 the Norwin Band placed in the top twenty bands at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Under his direction the band took first place at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in 1982, and achieved the Sudler Shield award for musical excellence from the John Philip Sousa Foundation. From 2002-2006 Mr. Ian Morrison was appointed band director. Under the direction of Ian Morrison the Norwin Marching Band remained competitive and a new focus was brought to the Concert Ensembles of the Norwin Band Program paving the way for the successes of the current Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. In 2007 Mr. Robert Traugh was appointed band director, receiving media attention including the Tribune Reviews article Norwin Band Leader An Ideal Fit. This article introduced Mr. Traugh to the Norwin community. Mr. Traugh is assisted by Mr. Gregory Ondayko and Associate Director Mrs. Kimberly Glover. The Norwin Percussion Ensemble performed at the PMEA State Convention in 2009 and will again in 2013, as well as at the 2011 MENC All-East Convention. The Norwin Concert Band received excellent ratings in 2008, 2009, & 2010 at PMEA State Adjudications. In 2011 The Norwin Concert band received a superior rating. The Norwin Wind Ensemble received superior ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011 at PMEA State Adjudications. The Norwin Jazz Ensemble in 2008 received accolades at the Slippery Rock Jazz Festival for best Saxophone Section, Best Rhythm Section, Best Trombone Section, and Best Trumpet Section. In 2008 the Norwin Marching Band performed at the Bands of America Super Regional in St. Louis and placed in the top ten at finals. In 2012 the marching band swept Bands of America Regional Championships in Monroeville (PA), Akron (OH), and Towson (MD), including high music, visual, and general effect captions. . The Band program continues to grow and new levels of performance excellence are set every year and in every ensemble at Norwin High School. The Norwin Band has come a long way from the first 28 member group under the direction of Mr. Winters. This organization has seen thousands of students come through the program and each of them take into their lives experiences only gained by participation in this program. 13
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 9 at 7 pm Combined Band Concert High School & Middle School Norwin H.S. Auditorium Saturday, May 11 at 6:30 pm 4th Annual Suite Cafe benefiting the Norwin Play it Forward Fund Norwin H.S. Cafeteria Tuesday, May 14 at 7 pm Norwin High School & Middle School Jazz Band Concert Norwin H.S. Auditorium Thursday, May 16 at 7 pm 2013 Band Unveiling Event Norwin H.S. Auditorium Sunday, May 19 from noon to 4 pm Norwin Band Aides Car Cruise Friday, May 24 Commencement Wednesday, May 29 from 6-8 pm New Member Rehearsal New Parent Orientation Thursday, May 30 from 6-8 pm New Member Rehearsal New Parent Orientation
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