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. 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. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). A second pregnancy ended the same way. "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. Only the flutes dont use them. Your Email. Band Director: Andrew Muth. 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. 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. 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. 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. These eight women deserve to be vindicated. Ive been impressed here. Sept. 29, 2020 3:23 PM PT. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". Band Director: Andrew Muth. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The agenda of the book club is for everyone involved to learn more about themselves, myself included. "I did not see this coming at all.". Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. Who can participate? Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. She dropped out of high school and ran away to a home for unwed teenage mothers. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. 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. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. 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. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. 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. We might put together some small ensembles and record them for the holidays. 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. At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. Orchestra. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 18250 N. Union Street. 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. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy said [] 871 likes. Band Director Westfield High School Westfield, NJ. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. Trained as a professional opera singer, Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory of Music. 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. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. Shortly after her 15th birthday, she got pregnant. Westfield High School Bands. 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. 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.. 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. "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. drum and bugle corps, color guards and drum lines. According to Director of Bands Chris Vitale, "The key ingredients of #BandFamily at Westfield are kindness, acceptance, respect and support. Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. 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. Our workshops are taught by university professors and high school band directors. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. All DMA Staff. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. . The final time, in 1983, she had the baby, but he died seven days later, the lawsuit said. Telephone: (323) 900-2748. All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. Elgas took her to get an abortion. The Marching.com links directory lists websites related to high school marching bands, college bands, with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. Anti-Bullying Coordinator. Granada Hills. 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. 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. 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. 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. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. Remy Samuels 2/10/2022. He said the younger music instructors in the district have been helping him with all of the transitions. 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. To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. "City Champions For A Quarter Century". In addition, his ensembles continue to earn top performance accolades year after year. WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. Westfield HS Band, Chantilly, Virginia. The facility has a Springfield postal address . Music Director. 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. Junior Jimmy Krupienski plays with a new PPE bell cover on his trumpet. There are hand sanitizers in the classrooms and extra masks. He had explained to me thats what happened when people are in love and that he loved me, she said. The Westfield HS Marching Bulldogs of Chantilly, VA - a 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade band We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within our school community in the band. 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.. A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". Hailing from Temecula, she previously covered Riverside County and the Inland Empire and is now focused on Orange County. Socially distanced band practice at Westfield High School. Click on any of the icons below to follow our social media accounts! "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. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. 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 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. Westfield Winds is the 2021 IPA Open Class State Champion, 2021 WGI Class A Finalist, and 2021 WGI Fan Favorite. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. 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. The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. NEW! And I have always tried to be bluntly honest with my students, he says. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. The band director, Richard Elgas, retired in 2003 after a nearly 40-year career. Mr. Lee has attended the European American Musical Alliance Conducting Program in Paris, France arenowned composition-drivenprogram drawing from the pedagogical tradition of Nadia Boulanger. 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.. 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. Stay updated with what's happening at Westfield High School with News You Choose Sign Up Now . E-mail: hoff@lausd.net or patrickmhoff@gmail.com Subject: BAND. All rights reserved. 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. jazz I , jazz II, & STage Band. The kids certainly do try. 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 Los Angeles High School Band and Color Guard is the premier band in the city of Los . 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 eight former students sued unnamed defendants who were responsible for overseeing Elgas. 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. 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. The estimated cost of the revised plan is $9MM, approximately half that of the initial proposal. The kids have been great in wearing the masks, and staying socially distanced. He said he sees music students there online every day. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Carney urged any additional victims to contact him. 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. 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Union Street Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: (317) 867-6800Fax: (317) 867-2909 Get Connected! Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. He is very excited to work with the studentsandlooking forward to building a strong and comprehensive music program at Venice High School. 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. 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.. 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. Elgas does not appear to have been criminally charged. 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. Katherine Pierce. I lost probably 25 kids. . The Westfield High School band director was recognized by Yamaha for his achievements as an educator and growing the WHS music program. "I did not see this coming at all.". 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. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? Have a news tip? Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band (California State University, Fresno) Fresno. . 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. 36 character (s) remaining. Please enter an email address where you can be reached if the staffer needs to respond to you. Cerritos. Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. "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 . Mr. Lee sang with the NEC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and regularly performed in the Undergraduate Opera Scenes program and Graduate Opera productions. I think weve been fortunate to maintain as many kids in our program as we have. 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. Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. Gahr High School Marching Gladiators. Kids love to play, and everybody loves to see them do it. 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. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. Vitale is also a leader throughout the state and helped start the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). 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. 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. 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 baby had a birth defect and died a week later. For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. Central Jersey Music Educators Association. Itinerant Music, Strings, Teacher . Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.. Venice High Schools Band Director,Mr. Leehails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. Music Teacher, HS. He continues to perform with ensembles, such as the Charles Dickens Carolers at venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. 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 The backbone of . THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY. The WTA band is fully remote this year, because the school is only open for the students during their shop weeks. Links to high school marching bands, college bands, middle school bands and sites of interest to California. 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 . Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. 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. Prior to coming to Westfield High School Mr. Vitale served as a high school band director in Fairfax County, Virginia. 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. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. "We discovered that these 4 students are the 86th, 87th . 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. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe. 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. He allegedly impregnated one girl three times, ordering her to abort the fetuses. Phone: (317) 867-6800. Our students get 1-on-1, hands-on training with music educators at the top of their field. Though the award recognized me as an individual, I saw it more as a recognition of our band programs in Westfield, he said. "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. Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade. Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. 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. The Westfield Bands have given performance tours of Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. The band . 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. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. 18250 N. Union Street . "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. They are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade, Trumpet, All-State Symphonic Band . A spokesperson for the school district declined to comment, citing the litigation. They have the covers for trumpets, trombones, and saxophones, and ones for the tubas are enroute. 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. 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. Scofield served 13 months in prison. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". Westfield High School Bands. The estimates received from two different companies for 120 uniforms averaged approximately $65,000. Did not see this coming at all. `` are: Nolan Daly, 11th grade trumpet! 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