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ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATIONALL-STATE CONFERENCE

PEORIA CIVIC CENTER

CHARLES MARTINCONDUCTOR

FRIDAY

Acknowledgements

To the Parents of these talented students for their support ***

The Harold L. Richards High School Administration ***

Dr. Carol Baker for her support of the music programs in District 218 ***

Mr. Bob McParland, Public Information Specialist for CHSD218 ***

The Performing Arts Parents Association for their tireless and never ending energy and support of the music and drama students at Harold L. Richards High School

*** Steve Img for his help this school year

*** Caitlin Griffin. HLR art student for the cover

*** Andy Hoefle for his help over the years

*** Mark Colby and Kirk Garrison for being guest artists

*** Pat Oliver, Owner of Treble Clef Music, in Palos Hills for your support over the years

Harold L. Richards High School Jazz Ensemble

Alto Saxophone Aileen Kuypers Lukas Williams Katelyn Deppe Tenor Saxophone Hani Salameh Kinga Wrobel Baritone Saxophnoe Jason Mallo Julia Wilson Trumpet David Allen Aaron Zillinger Alex Liswoski Alex Crivellone Jordan Conejo Corrine Case

Trombone Rafal Czech Anatasios Koutsis Andrew Gacek Ethan Gallant Bass Trombone Isaiah Perez Piano Ethan Gallant Kaitlyn Graham Vibraphone Sara Mason Bass Megan Kozik Drums Ryan McHale Jon Strache

Flute Kaitlyn Graham Vocalists Abby Hanrahan

Rebecca VonBruchhaeuser

Harold L. Richards High School Jazz Ensemble

Illinois Music Education Association 2016 All-State Conference

Civic Center Peoria, Illinois

2:30pm, Friday, January 29, 2016

Program

Absolutely Awesome…………………………………………..Lennie Niehaus Along Came Betty………………………………………………...Benny Golson

Arranged by Alan Baylock Mark Colby, Tenor Saxophone

Kirk Garrison, Trumpet Body and Soul.……………………………………………..................John Green

Arranged by Matt Harris Mark Colby, Tenor Saxophone

Straighten Up and Fly Right…………………………………….Nat King Cole Arranged by Dave Wolpe

Rebecca VonBruchhaesuer, Vocalist Falling in Love with Love…………………………………….Rodgers and Hart

Arranged by Dave Wolpe Abby Hanrahan, Vocalist

Love is Here to Stay…………………………………George and Ira Gershwin Arranger Craig Skeffington

Mark Colby, Tenor Saxophone Kirk Garrison, Trumpet

Andy Hoefle, Guest Conductor

Program Notes Absolutely Awesome

This chart contains great musical moments with interesting chord changes. When a section of the band is playing the melody, the rest of the band is playing swinging backgrounds making use of the popular “Charleston” beat.

Arranger Lennie Niehaus has been the alto sax soloist and arranger for the famous Stan Kenton Orchestra. He has also recorded several albums on his own with jazz greats Mel Lewis, Shelly Manne, Jimmy Giuffre, and Hampton Hawes. Lennie has been the composer for many of Clint Eastwood’s films including Pale Rider, Unforgiven, The Bridges of Madison County, Absolute Power, and Bird. In 1994 Lennie Niehaus won an Emmy for his score for the Showtime film Lush Life. Along Came Betty

The instrumental version of "Along Came Betty" was composed by Benny Golson and first appeared on Art Blakey's album entitled Jazz Profile in 1954. The composition was inspired by a woman of the same name that the composer was dating at the time. A vocal rendition of the song was performed as early as the mid-'50s by singer and songwriter Jon Hendricks, and this vocal version was reissued on a compilation in 1999 entitled Bebop Singers. "Along Came Betty" features bebop's hyperkinetic hipness with a bluesier feel and a funkier beat. The song is an oft-performed jazz standard that has been consistently recorded as a vehicle for saxophonists, guitarists, and pianists for over 50 years.

Arranger Alan Baylock is quickly becoming recognized as one of the creative you jazz composers and arrangers today. He in is demand as a composer and arranger, He is chief arranger for the USAF Airmen of Note. In 2015 he was appointed to the faculty at North Texas State University where he directs the one O’clock

jazz Band. Body and Soul

“Body and Soul" was written in New York City for the British actress and singer Gertrude Lawrence, who introduced it to London audiences. Published in England, it was first performed in the U.S.A. by Libby Holman in the 1930 Broadway revue Three's a Crowd. In Britain the orchestras of Jack Hylton and Ambrose recorded the ballad first in the same week in February, 1930. In the U.S.A. the tune grew quickly in popularity, and by the end of 1930 at least eleven American bands had recorded it. Louis Armstrong was the first jazz musician to record "Body and Soul", in October 1930, , but it was Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (Jack Fulton, vocal) who popularized it in U.S.A. Their recording hit the charts on October 11, 1930, and held the number one spot for six weeks.

Arranger Matt Harris has degrees from University of Miami and Eastman School of Music. He has toured with Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich. Matt currently is the co-director of Jazz Studies at California State University, Northridge, California. Matt adds this note, “I wrote what is often referred to as the Coltrane melody and chords. This distinctive melody and chord progression provides for a little more chromaticism in the melody and the harmony” Straighten Up and Fly Right

Composed in 1943, “Straighten Up and Fly Right” was originally performed by the Nat King Cole Trio

hitting number one on the Harlem Hit Parade. Nat King Cole used a sermon from his father as the basis for the lyrics in this piece.

Dave Wolpe has been composing and arranging since 1965. He has scored dozens arrangements for the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Over the years Dave has contributed arrangements to the orchestras of Ray Anthony, Lawrence Welk and Les Brown, to name a few.

Falling in love with Love

“Falling in Love with Love" is a show tune from the Rodgers and Hart musical The Boys from Syracuse, where it was introduced by Muriel Angelus. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1938. It was sung by Bernadette Peters as the stepmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997).

Dave Wolpe has been composing and arranging since 1965. He has scored dozens of arrangements for the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Over the years Dave has contributed arrangements to the orchestras of Ray Anthony, Lawrence Welk and Les Brown, to name a few. Love is Here to Stay

"Love Is Here to Stay" is a popular song and a jazz standard. The music was written by George Gershwin, the lyrics by Ira Gershwin, for the movie The Goldwyn Follies (1938) which was released shortly after George Gershwin's death. It is performed in the film by Kenny Baker. "Love Is Here to Stay" also appeared, perhaps most memorably, in the 1951 MGM picture An American in Paris, for which it served as the main theme. It also appeared in 1995's Forget Paris, in which it is actually a reference to An American In Paris. The song was the last composition George Gershwin completed. Ira Gershwin wrote the words after his brother's death. Vernon Duke wrote the music for the verse at the beginning of the song, also after George's death. Originally titled "It's Here to Stay" and then "Our Love Is Here to Stay", the song was finally published as "Love Is Here to Stay". Ira Gershwin has said that he wanted to change the song's name back to "Our Love Is Here to Stay" for years, but felt that it wouldn't be right since the song had already become a standard. The song is emblematic of the Great American Songbook, with both an introductory verse and a chorus. Arranger, Craig Skeffington has been a New England composer for the past 20 years. A high school band director for 15 years he is currently on the faculty of the University of Southern Maine Guest Artists MARK COLBY

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1949, Mark comes from a musical background, as his father was a professional musician (drummer) who played with Benny Goodman for a time in the ‘40’s. At the age of eight, Mark was given a clarinet and lessons with a wonderful teacher by the name of Bill Schlagel. At age eleven, Mark took the next step in his evolution, saxophone, and thus began his life-long love affair. Immersed in the sounds of the big bands enjoyed by his father, intrigued by the more modern sounds of bebop, cool and hard-bop records his sister played around the house, his dedication to pursuing a life in music was cemented. In 1962, his family moved to Miami, Florida, where he began playing professionally at age 14. On Miami Beach, he had the opportunity to play shows with popular acts, including Tony Bennett, Sonny and Cher, Peggy Lee and Sammy Davis, Jr.,

with seasoned musicians. He was for many years the youngest guy on the bandstand, all the while pursuing his desire to play all styles of jazz. As a high school student, he studied with James Casale (co-author of Patterns

for Jazz with Jerry Coker.) After high school, Mark attended the University of Miami, enrolling in Jerry Coker’s Jazz Studies program. Studying with Jerry and pianist Vince Maggio had a profound effect on him, as did sitting in with Ira Sullivan since the age of 16. These master musicians provided him inspiration and encouragement, as well as invaluable education in the jazz idiom. Mark was fortunate to have had the incredible experience of working with legendary baritone sax player Gerry Mulligan while he was artist in residence. While in college, he recorded with the likes of Dr. John, Wilson Pickett, Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones, and the Bee Gees. After

graduating with a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies, he received a call from Maynard Ferguson inviting him to join his band in New York. After three albums and three years touring as featured soloist and musical director with Maynard, Bob James beckoned, and he became of member of the “James gang.” Bob signed Mark to Columbia Records, beginning his solo recording career. “Serpentine Fire” and “One Good Turn” both sold very well, while he toured for the next six years as a featured member of Bob James’ band. Mark’s tours with Maynard and Bob found him playing jazz festivals and concert halls around the world. In 1980, Mark moved to Chicago, with its very active music scene. Mark was immediately participating in a recording market that was exploding. Jingles, record dates, and jazz gigs were plentiful. In 1983, he was approached by DePaul University to assume a teaching position as jazz saxophone instructor. In 1998 he joined the faculty at Elmhurst College. In the ensuing years, he has played and in some cases toured with such varied luminaries as Frank Sinatra, Jaco Pastorius, Mose Allison, Joe Williams and Charlie Haden. Currently he is performing as a guest soloist and clinician/adjudicator at middle schools, high schools and colleges throughout the United States and Europe, representing Selmer Paris Saxophones and Vandoren reeds. In 2001, he performed Duke Ellington’s version of “The Nutcracker Suite” with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and in 2008 performed Leonard Bernstein’s “Prelude, Fugue and Riffs.” In 1999, Hallway Records released “Reunion” (with Vince Maggio) followed by “Tenor Reference” in 2002, to glowing reviews and appreciative audiences. His last release on Hallway Records was a tribute to Stan Getz entitled Speaking of Stan, which was released in 2006 and went to #3 on the jazz radio charts. In 2010 Mark was the artist in residence at the Three Rivers Saxophone Symposium in PA. Mark appeared in a cameo with Diana Krall in the Johnny Depp movie “Public Enemies,” released in July 2009. His CD on Origin Records, “Reflections” was released in November 2008 featuring Phil Woods as special guest. In 2010 Mark was one of the people interviewed with his own chapter in Cicily Janus’s book entitled “The New Faces of Jazz” published by Billboard Press. In 2011 he released “Yesterdays Gardenias” on his own label, RCI records. Currently he is completing a new recording to be released in 2016 KIRK GARRISON

A veteran of the Chicago jazz scene, trumpeter/arranger Kirk Garrison attended college in his home state of Minnesota before serving in the United States Air Force Band. After leaving the Air Force in 1992, he completed his master’s degree in Jazz Studies at DePaul University. Kirk is a member of the jazz faculty at Concordia University Chicago and Elmhurst College. He is in high demand as a performer, composer, teacher and arranger and leads the Garrison/Paliga Jazz Octet with jazz saxophonist/composer Mitch Paliga. He has received commissions from DePaul University, the Chicago String Ensemble, and

the Millar Brass Ensemble at Northwestern University, and recently for internationally renowned jazz artist saxophonist Phil Woods and drummer Jeff Hamilton. As a member of the Lt. Dan Band featuring actor Gary Sinise, Kirk performs for scores of active duty military members, veterans and their families, including many charity organizations for disabled veterans. The band has toured extensively in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Other performance credits include the International Music Festival in Hue, Vietnam, the Ravinia Music Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival and numerous other venues throughout the country. Kirk also performs as a guest soloist and clinician/adjudicator at middle schools, high schools and colleges throughout the country. He is a Schilke artist and plays their B5, S32HD trumpets and flugelhorn. Kirk uses Denis Wick precision mutes and mouthpieces and is a Denis Wick performing artist. Products and sponsorship provided by DANSR, Inc. the North American importer for Denis Wick. He also endorses AMT microphones and uses the AMT P800W. http://www.schilkemusic.com http://www.dansr.com/deniswick/artists/artists.php http://www.appliedmicrophone.com

Andy Hoelfe

Andrew Hoefle has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Vandercook College of Music, a Master of Music degree from Northern Illinois University, and advanced degree work in Music Education at Indiana University and Governors State University. His teachers include David Baker, Mike Steinel, Harvey Philips, M. Dee Stewart, Robert Bauchens and Forrest L. Buchtel, Sr. He has also performed in the master classes of Dan Perantoni, Keith Brown and Ed Anderson. Mr. Hoefle is recently retired Professor of Music from South Suburban College where his teaching

duties included the SSC Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Introduction to Jazz, Introduction to African American Music, Introduction to Rock and Roll and low brass applied music. While employed at SSC he founded the South Suburban College Jazz Festival Director and the SSC Guest Artist series. Other work experiences include: Orangeville Community School District, Lanark Community School District, Highland Community College, Western Illinois University and Vandercook College of Music. Mr. Hoefle also was a artist/clinician for Custom Music/Tuba World where he designed the Perantucci AH-1 euphonium mouthpiece and assisted with design work on the Hirschbrunner Euphonium and the Sterling Euphonium lines. Mr. Hoefle has led featuring performers such as: Chris Vadala, Marvin Stamm, Denis DiBlasio, Michael Phillip Mossman, Mark Colby, David Berkman, Dave Pietro, Shelly Berg, Dr. Perry Rask, Tom Garling, Clay Jenkins, Ari Brown, Michael Steinel and more. In addition he has worked with conductors and composers such as Sam Hazo, Scott Weiss, Dr. John Boyd, John Zdechlik and more. In addition Mr. Hoefle also gave an improvisation clinic and premiered his own arrangement of a Tuba Trio (Who Dost Mock Me - Rossini) at the 1999 United States Army Band Tuba/Euphonium Conference. Additional performance Credits include, Principal Euphonium with the Millar Brass Ensemble, Indiana University Symphonic Band andThe Indiana University Tuba Quartet. He has been featured soloist with the Chicago Brass Band, Vandercook College of Music Concert Band, Indiana University All-Campus Band and many school bands throughout the United States. Mr. Hoefle received the Highland Community College Faculty Excellence Award in 1989 and the Illinois Community College Board Outstanding Faculty of the Year award in 1990. Andy’s greatest rewards are his students that have continued to pursue and succeed in their passions, both in and out of the music field. Mr. Hoefle was a member of the advisory board for the Illinois unit of the (former) International Association of Jazz Educators and chair of the IAJE Community College division and guest conductor of the Community College All Star Band. Currently, Mr. Hoefle, resides in Flossmoor with his wife Heather and sons Ben and Jason. He is still an active teacher, arranger, clinician and soloist.

2014-2015 HLR Jazz Ensemble Graduates

(Without whom today would not be possible)

Celina Clifton Gabriella Bandera Roxanne Segina

Tom Doon Michael McCarthy Emma Gullikson

Charles Martin has been the Band director at Harold L. Richards High School since 1995. Under his direction the band has grown from 36 students to over 95 students. The Harold L. Richards Band program offers a variety of musical experiences for students to participate in. Those ensembles are; the Bulldog Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. In addition students may take band for honors credit and there is also an AP Music Theory Course. Students have many opportunities to audition for IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) District and All State music ensembles. Students also may participate in solo and ensemble contest. The concert band and jazz ensemble has received numerous superior ratings and festivals and competitions. The Music and Drama Department travels every other year. In June 2015 the Band, Jazz Band Choir, and Drama traveled to New York City.

Charles Martin grew up in La Grange, Illinois and attended Lyons Township High School (1973). He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education form Iowa State University (1978). He taught for two years in Maquoketa, Iowa and then attended Arizona State University where he received a Master’s Degree in Saxophone Performance (1982). From 1982 to 1995 Charles Martin was the Director of Bands at Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In the summer of 1994 Charles was awarded a summer fellowship at Northwestern University. In 1995 Charles Martin took his present position at Richards High School.

Charles is married to Peggy Martin for the last 32 years. Peggy is an English teacher at Delta/Summit Alternative School in CHSD 218 and asst. speech coach at Harold L. Richards. They have two children Nick Martin, a 2010 Music Education graduate from Elmhurst College and currently the band director at Glenn West Lake Middle school in Lombard, IL and Nathan Martin, a 2012 graduate of Belmont University in Nashville with a major in Audio Engineering, He is currently in the UASF as one of the audio engineers for the Band of the West out of Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

HLR Jazz Ensemble 2014-2015

Harold L. Richards High School is a co-ed public high school located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and is a member of Illinois school district 218. The current enrollment is 1640

Community High School District 218 Mission Statement

By fostering a safe, nurturing and equitable environment, CHSD 218 enables all individuals to thrive in a diverse learning community,

rich in opportunity for growth, and to reflect on challenging, real-life problems in a way that inspires them to prepare for the future

and to contribute to our evolving world.

Community High School District 218 Board of Education Mr. Thomas Kosowski, President Mr. Randy Heuser, Vice President Mrs. Karen Burmeister, Secretary

Mr. Johnny Holmes, Board Member Mr. Larry Harris, Board Member Mrs. Carol Kats, Board Member

Mr. Robert Stokas, Board Member

Community High School District 218 Administration Dr. Ty Harting, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Susan Feeney, Assistant Superintendent for Special Services and Instructional Engagement Dr. Mike Ryan, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations

Dr. Carol Baker, Curriculum Director for Science and Music

Harold L. Richards High School Administration Mr. John Hallberg, Principal

Mr. Mike Jacobson, Associate Principal Mrs. Joy Bacino, Assistant Principal of Special Education, At Risk & RTI

Mrs. Meg Dunneback, Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Jim McCormick, Assistant Principal of Activities, Attendance & Discipline

Mr. Ken Styler, Assistant Principal of Athletics Mrs. Marie Cerwin, Dean Mr. Mike Ferguson, Dean