(THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). The Westfield Bands have given performance tours of Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. "We discovered that these 4 students are the 86th, 87th . 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. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. Have a news tip? THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY. . By helping others, you create a better experience for yourself a win-win. Granite Bay. Vitale is also a leader throughout the state and helped start the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). Katherine Pierce. She dropped out of high school and ran away to a home for unwed teenage mothers. Band Director: Andrew Muth. 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. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . Hes gone through generations of young women, and the district did nothing to protect these students. Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Concert Band and/or Director's approval through audition. Click on any of the icons below to follow our social media accounts! The Westfield HS Marching Bulldogs of Chantilly, VA - a 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade band In October 1983, she gave birth to a boy, naming him Richard after his father. 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 is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". Your Name. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe, This article originally appeared on the Westfield Patch. 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. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. 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. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. The estimates received from two different companies for 120 uniforms averaged approximately $65,000. I lost probably 25 kids. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf writes. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. 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.. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. 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 He continues to perform with ensembles, such as the Charles Dickens Carolers at venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Itinerant Music, Band, Teacher. Kids love to play, and everybody loves to see them do it. 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. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". The Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . 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. Who can participate? 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. 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. Venice High Schools Band Director,Mr. Leehails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Im pretty proud of them so far, Kennedy said.Kennedy said the music program In some districts has really been decimated by the coronavirus. drum and bugle corps, color guards and drum lines. "City Champions For A Quarter Century". The Westfield High School band director was recognized by Yamaha for his achievements as an educator and growing the WHS music program. I think weve been fortunate to maintain as many kids in our program as we have. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.. 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. 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 . Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. 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." 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. "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. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). "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 co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. 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. Band Director: Andrew Muth. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. The kids have been great in wearing the masks, and staying socially distanced. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. They have the covers for trumpets, trombones, and saxophones, and ones for the tubas are enroute. Socially distanced band practice at Westfield High School. Shortly after her 15th birthday, she got pregnant. Back to Departments. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. Music Director. Copyright 2023 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.. 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. One of the largest all-handmade craft shows in central Indiana, each year we host over 160 booths and 2,500 shoppers! Westfield, New Jersey. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. All four of the Westfield High School student musicians who qualified for Region Band in January also were awarded spots in All-State Band. 18250 N. Union Street. Email [email protected]. Westfield, IN 46074. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. He allegedly impregnated one girl three times, ordering her to abort the fetuses. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. A spokesperson for the school district declined to comment, citing the litigation. 871 likes. 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. Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. Two of the districts high school band directors, Alex Delao and Jeffrey William Plum, were convicted of molesting students in the 1980s. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Fine and Performing Arts Course Catalog. Band Boosters Charms Office Suite Questions? He said it wasnt a sin.. Prior to coming to Westfield High School Mr. Vitale served as a high school band director in Fairfax County, Virginia. 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. 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. 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. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Your Email. WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. Right now, Bob Plasse of Westfield on Weekends contacted me to see if we could do something on Channel 15. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. The facility has a Springfield postal address . Remy Samuels , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 4:48 . These eight women deserve to be vindicated. Westfield HS Band, Chantilly, Virginia. Email [email protected]. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? Westfield High School Bands. When she was 18 and pregnant by Elgas again, she changed her mind at the abortion clinic. The estimated cost of the revised plan is $9MM, approximately half that of the initial proposal. Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he said. Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. 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 plaintiffs are not named in the lawsuit, and The Times does not name victims of sexual assaults. Central Jersey Music Educators Association. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," 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. The funds would come from School Choice, [] It is . 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.. 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. She had not told her parents about the pregnancies, though they eventually tracked her down. 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. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. "I did not see this coming at all.". 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. I keep things very casual and try to let the students drive the discussions, Vitale says. Orchestra. Mr. Lee received a Master of Music degree in Conducting from the University of California, Los Angeles. Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe. All rights reserved (About Us). 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 Bands. 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. Phone: (317) 867 . 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 Granada Hills. He said the younger music instructors in the district have been helping him with all of the transitions. When they do well, I tell them and when they dont, I dont shy away from making that known. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. In ninth grade, Elgas began taking her to his house to have sex, she said. These groups study and perform a variety of literature, including swing, jazz, funk, and latin. 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. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. Choir. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Scofield served 13 months in prison. Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. 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. 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. 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. 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). Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. 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. The final time, in 1983, she had the baby, but he died seven days later, the lawsuit said. 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 big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". 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. All rights reserved. Fax: (317) 867-2909. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Mr. Lee sang with the NEC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and regularly performed in the Undergraduate Opera Scenes program and Graduate Opera productions. Stephanie Lai was a 2020 intern for the Los Angeles Times. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.". We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. 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. He said he sees music students there online every day. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. Music Teacher, HS. Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade. This proves to them that if we work together and work very hard, success will come.. "I lost probably 25 kids. Carney urged any additional victims to contact him. Have a news tip? Links to high school marching bands, college bands, middle school bands and sites of interest to California. Westfield Winds is the 2021 IPA Open Class State Champion, 2021 WGI Class A Finalist, and 2021 WGI Fan Favorite. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. 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. Mr. Vitale holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting Performance from the University of Delaware. 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.. Band Director, HS. "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. Westfield High School Bands. The band . "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. 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. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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 so long, he was treated like this venerated figure.. 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. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. 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. We still have 70-something kids thats not a terrible number, he said.The WHS students are never all in one place at a time. 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. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. 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. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. 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. The Marching.com links directory lists websites related to high school marching bands, college bands, Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . A second pregnancy ended the same way. Donations can be made by check made out to WHSBPA (Westfield High School Band Parents Association) and sent to the attention of Chris Vitale, Director of Bands, at 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ 07090 or by donating online. 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. Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. 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. In his letter, he notes that Vitalevoluntarily hosts a well-attended book club before school for any student interested in strengthening their leadership skills. Telephone: (323) 900-2748. 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.. The backbone of . 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. Venice High School's Band Director, Mr. Lee hails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. 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. All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. Patrick Hoff, Director. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales 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. In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 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. 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. In class, Elgas sometimes dimmed the lights and pushed boys and girls together to force them to kiss, she said. 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 baby had a birth defect and died a week later. Contact Form. 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. 18250 N. Union Street. Our workshops are taught by university professors and high school band directors. New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. 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. Westfield, IN 46074. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. To motivate and inspire his students, Vitale maintains a good balance between high standards and positive support for his students. 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. The band gave concerts at Knotts Berry Farm and played under college conductors at Cal State Fullerton. For the Veterans Day ceremony in Westfield, it was just Kennedy and two of his trumpeters playing taps, the first time in his career that they havent brought the band to the ceremony. The agenda of the book club is for everyone involved to learn more about themselves, myself included. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. 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. NEW! Great Oak High School Marching Band. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Subject: BAND. Band Director: Andrew Muth. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Through music we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork, among other things, he says. "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.. Ive been impressed here. 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