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. Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . He said he sees music students there online every day. Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. This proves to them that if we work together and work very hard, success will come.. 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. It is . Prior to coming to Westfield High School Mr. Vitale served as a high school band director in Fairfax County, Virginia. 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. Westfield, New Jersey. A bit aways from his hometown, his musical endeavors have taken him across the globe, but now have landed him in Los Angeles. Itinerant Music, Band, Teacher. Band Director, HS. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Sarnoff is also one of six female American Sailing Association instructors/evaluators, where she is the lead instructor of the largest sailing school in Southern California. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? He allegedly impregnated one girl three times, ordering her to abort the fetuses. 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 kids certainly do try. 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. A second pregnancy ended the same way. 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You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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.. Your Name. . Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. 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. The final time, in 1983, she had the baby, but he died seven days later, the lawsuit said. Through music we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork, among other things, he says. "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. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . 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." At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. 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. Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. 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. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . "I lost probably 25 kids. 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. 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, 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. Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. Westfield High School Bands. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. 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.. "I did not see this coming at all.". Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. 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. 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. 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 WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy is learning new tricks. All rights reserved. I lost probably 25 kids. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. 18250 N. Union Street . Fax: (317) 867-2909. 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. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale 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. Westfield High School Bands. Only the flutes dont use them. By helping others, you create a better experience for yourself a win-win. 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. 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. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. 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. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within . In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. 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. Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. 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. Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. Shortly after her 15th birthday, she got pregnant. Each year, I am amazed and inspired by how accepting our students are of each other no matter what the circumstances.. She dropped out of high school and ran away to a home for unwed teenage mothers. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". The Westfield HS Marching Bulldogs of Chantilly, VA - a 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade band Venice High School's Band Director, Mr. Lee hails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. There are hand sanitizers in the classrooms and extra masks. 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. 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. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy said [] (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. 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." Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. 1000 character (s) remaining. Venice High Schools Band Director,Mr. Leehails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. The facility has a Springfield postal address . FAX: (323) 936-8455. "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.. 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. 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. 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.. Our workshops are taught by university professors and high school band directors. The Westfield Band Boosters cordially invite you to apply to our 13th Annual Holiday Craft Show to be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2021. WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. 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. Westfield, IN 46074. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Scofield served 13 months in prison. Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. 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. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. Contact Form. Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. 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 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. 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. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. 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. He is very excited to work with the studentsandlooking forward to building a strong and comprehensive music program at Venice High School. Mr. Lee received a Master of Music degree in Conducting from the University of California, Los Angeles. 871 likes. Granite Bay. Katherine Pierce. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. A spokesperson for the school district declined to comment, citing the litigation. The eight former students sued unnamed defendants who were responsible for overseeing Elgas. William Schnepper . Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe. I think weve been fortunate to maintain as many kids in our program as we have. 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. drum and bugle corps, color guards and drum lines. And I have always tried to be bluntly honest with my students, he says. Hailing from Temecula, she previously covered Riverside County and the Inland Empire and is now focused on Orange County. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". Mr. Lee sang with the NEC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and regularly performed in the Undergraduate Opera Scenes program and Graduate Opera productions. 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). 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. Fine and Performing Arts Course Catalog. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. Please enter an email address where you can be reached if the staffer needs to respond to you. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. 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. 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. Vitale is also a leader throughout the state and helped start the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). jazz I , jazz II, & STage Band. Enrollment in the WHS Bands has doubled since his arrival in 2011. Westfield, IN 46074. Great Oak High School Marching Band. All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. 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. This is just the tip of the iceberg, Carney said. Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade. The kids have been great in wearing the masks, and staying socially distanced. The marching band is open to any student in grades 9-12. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Click on any of the icons below to follow our social media accounts! 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. 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. Anti-Bullying Coordinator. But he also had a reputation for getting too close to some girls in his class, according to the lawsuit. Mr. David W. Lee. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. I think theyll come back once things change. Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he says. The funds would come from School Choice, [] 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. Links to high school marching bands, college bands, middle school bands and sites of interest to California. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. Kids love to play, and everybody loves to see them do it. Band Director: Andrew Muth. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. 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. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. Granada Hills. 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. 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