BOARD OF EDUCATIONMr. Kevin L. Molloy, President

Mrs. Dee Molinare, Vice PresidentMrs. Christine M. Glatz, Secretary

Dr. Arvid C. Johnson, memberMr. Christopher A. Kosel, member

Mr. Ronald A. Lullo, member

DISTRICTDr. R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent

LINCOLN-WAY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Mark Cohen, PrincipalMr. Marty Luzzo, Associate PrincipalDr. Renae Goldie, Associate Principal

Ms. Karen Murphy, Director of Pupil Personnel ServicesMr. Matthew Lyke, Athletic Director

LINCOLN-WAY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Mr. Justin Barnish, Department Chair & Instrumental MusicMr. Kirk Hickman, Instrumental Music

Mrs. Michelle Freeland, Orchestral MusicMrs. Aleksandra Zivanovic, Vocal Music

ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE

LINCOLN-WAY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

JAZZENSEMBLE

JANUARY 28, 2016PEORIA CIVIC CENTER

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Website: www.lwnmusic.org Facebook: Lincoln-Way North Bands Twitter: @LWNbands

The LWN Jazz Ensemble would like to extend a special thank you to:Our Lincoln-Way Music colleagues & students for their example, help and support.

The generous LWN Music Boosters for all of their successes fundraising, wonderful logistics and simply being the best fans anywhere!

Our Jr. High and elementary School Band Directors: Kim Coughlin, Katie Goddard, Scott Wagstaff and Jason Collins.

To Jennifer Frencl for program design and Vision Integrated Graphic print house.

All of our parents for their dedication, encouragement and love.

We would also like to honor the Jazz Ensemble Class of 2015 for their passion, dedication and hard work in helping us achieve this performance today. We extend a grateful THANK YOU to our most recent alumni: Jonathan Jellison, Micky Graff and Matt Gray.

Superintendent Dr. R. Scott Tingley

PrincipalDr. Mark Cohen

Blue Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ike Sturm, arr. Fred Sturm / Heritage Music Press

Blue Cellophane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Duke Ellington / Essentially Ellington

Happy-Go-Lucky Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Duke Ellington / Essentially Ellington

Hotter Than ‘Ell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fletcher Henderson / Essentially Ellington

Lady of the Lavinder Mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Duke Ellington / Essentially Ellington

Hullabaloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alan Baylock / Belwin Jazz

PROGRAM

Trumpeter and composer Marquis Hill is widely recognized as one of the preeminent voices on the instrument of his generation. Raised in the Chatham neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, his introduction to music was made by taking up the drum kit in the fourth grade. However, after being inspired by a cousin his focus soon shifted to what was to become his primary instrument, the trumpet. At 12 years of age, Mr. Hill became a member of the South Shore Youth Jazz Ensemble under the direction of saxophonist and educator Ronald Carter. He has been an active participant in the programs

offered at Ravinia including the Ravinia Jazz Scholars and the Ravinia Steans Music Institute, the former of which brought him into contact with mentors Bobby Broom, Tito Carillo, and Willie Pickens. Mr. Hill’s musical education further expanded by attending Northern Illinois University, from which he graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. While still an undergraduate, Mr. Hill began to be regarded as one of the most in demand trumpeters in Chicago. Upon finalizing his formal education with a Master of Music degree in Jazz Pedagogy from DePaul University, Marquis Hill began working more frequently both as a sideman and a leader of his own ensemble, the Blacktet, throughout the region; appearing at festivals, clubs, and theaters with increasing frequency. His musical prowess began to garner more recognition after winning such competitions as the International Trumpet Guild jazz competition (2012) and most recently the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition (2014), widely regarded as the most prestigious in its field. In addition to performance, Mr. Hill has been an active educator. He has held teaching positions at numerous institutions including the Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin; The NIU Summer Jazz Camp; The University of Illinois at Chicago where he was a faculty member for two years. He currently resides in Chicago Illinois and has four albums to his credit: New Gospel (Skiptone 2011), Sounds of the City (Skiptone 2012), The Poet (Skiptone 2013), and Modern Flows vol. 1 (Skiptone 2014).

GUESTARTISTMarquis Hill

DirectorKirk Hickman

Music at Lincoln-Way North The curricular music program consists of three concert bands, two percussion ensembles, orchestra, four choirs, two levels of guitar, class piano, three levels of music technology, special education music and AP Music Theory. Marching Band, pep-band, jazz ensembles, madrigal instrumentalists and musical pit are all extra-curricular musical pursuits. Roughly 150 students are enrolled in LWN curricular bands and around 100 participate in extra curricular band ensembles annually. The tradition of music in the Lincoln-Way Community spans 60 years growing from a single high school. Lincoln-Way North opened its doors for the first time in fall of 2008, splitting from our sister school, Lincoln-Way East. The Frankfort Square community, where Lincoln-Way North draws its roughly 1700 student population from supports a strong tradition of music in the schools at every grade level. The Lincoln-Way District 210 Community Schools have long carried a tradition of excellence in instrument and choral music that continues to this day. North is a Nationally competing band program consistently being recognized for excellence in performance. The Marching Band at Lincoln-Way North is the 7 time Illinois State Class 4A Champions, a two time Bands of America Class 3A Regional Champion and six time BOA Regional Finalist. Individuals from the program are awarded outstanding recognitions frequently including outstanding soloist honors, US Army All-American Marching Band, BOA Honor Jazz Band of America, BOA Honor Orchestra of America, BOA Honor Band Rose Parade, National Youth Orchestra of the United States, and a Finalist in the Marine Band Concerto Competition. The percussion ensembles at Lincoln-Way North perform at two festivals every year and performed for the 2012 ILMEA Convention. The Pep-band was selected as the IHSA Class 1A & 2A Boy’s Basketball Official Pep-Band in March 2015. Lincoln-Way North will be closing at the end of the 2016 school year. All of our students will become Lincoln-Way East Griffins, where they will rejoin the fine traditions of excellence that were the roots of this program 8 years ago.

Lincoln-Way North High School Jazz Ensemble is an extra-curricular jazz group that rehearses two nights a week outside of the school day. All members are also members of LWN curricular band ensembles. Students in the ensemble are freshman through seniors, and come from very different social and economic backgrounds. The jazz program at Lincoln-Way North performs at 4 jazz festivals a year, community run-out gigs, and two Fish Fry fundraiser concerts (which draws an enormous crowd). Previous recognitions include: five time Jazz in the Meadows Division I recipient, Essentially Ellington Regional Performer, and consistent Division I recipient at Midwest jazz festivals. They have received 3rd place in class AA in Jazz in the Meadows 2012, Grand Champion at the Chicago Area Jazz Festival 2012-14, and Grand Champion at the ISU Jazz Festival 2015. Essentially Ellington has a large impact on how jazz is taught at LWN. We heavily push leaning the history of this American Music and it’s performers utilizing their resources. Students spend a large amount of rehearsal time listening to reference recordings and discussing. Improvisation is taught in a group setting and every student in jazz ensemble learns to read chord symbols, and improvise over different types of forms. Video, score notes and history lessons are discussed regularly. Recent guest artists included Art Davis, Tony Kidanokis, and Dr. Mark

O’Connor.

ABOUT LINCOLN-WAY NORTH

Kirk Hickman began teaching at Lincoln-Way North High School music department in Frankfort, Illinois when the school opened in 2008; an appointment that followed a six-year tenure as Director of Bands at Johnsburg High School in Johnsburg, IL. His responsibilities including directing three concert bands, two percussion ensembles, marching band, jazz ensemble, pep-band and teaching AP Music Theory. As an active clinician and adjudicator, Mr. Hickman frequently judges high school and junior high music events in the areas of percussion, jazz, marching band, concert band and orchestra. He served two years as ILMEA District 7 Band Representative, twice as an Illinois Music Educator’s Association District 7 Jazz Ensemble reading band director, and currently ILMEA District 1 Jazz Representative elect. As a published composer Mr. Hickman stays active writing music in multiple genres including; marching percussion and percussion ensemble. He has taught percussion for 14 years at the Birch Creek Summer Music Camp in Egg Harbor, WI and was a percussion instructor for two years with the Capital Sound Drum and Bugle Corps from Madison, WI. Academically, Mr. Hickman attended Northern Illinois University for his undergraduate degree in Music Education and the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago for his Master’s Degree in Music Education. In the summer of 2013 Kirk attended the Jazz at Lincoln Center Band Director Academy. As a performer, Mr. Hickman performs for different jobbing settings on drumset, mallet percussion, steel pan, world percussion and tabla. Kirk and his wonderful wife Samantha welcomed their first child Ayla into the world in April ’15. He enjoys exercise, travel, attending concerts, reading, cherished time with his new family and continued lifelong support of the Chicago Blackhawks.

REEDSJared Candelaria, JREvan Curatolo, SONikki Wiltjer, SRMegan Greenberg, SOSabrina Steck, SR

TRUMPETSTyler Sullivan, JRSteve Newton, SOColin Curatolo, FRJustin McCourt, SOJackie Lenz, SR

TROMBONESBrittany Nush, SRMelissa Golchini, FRJack Kotze, SRBrendan Rowe, JRErin Sheehan, SO

RHYTHMMatt Fritsch, SONick Forlenza, FRGordon Laurencell, JRDominic Camerino, SRJustin Corp, SR

What LWN Music Ensembles are we a part of?LWN Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble Chorale, Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Madrigals, Pep Band. Marching Phoenix, Men’s Choir, 2nd hour band, 5th Hour Band, Pit Band, Gold Rush, Orchestra

What other LWN activities are we involved in?National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Science National Honors Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Pi Sigma Pi, Future Business leaders of America, Peer Helpers, Key Club, International club, Key Club, Art Club, Kitty Hawk, AFJROTC, and Volleyball.

What do you want to do after high school?

I want to go to a university or conservatory and pursue jazz studies! – Jack

College to become a graphic designer/artist – Brittany

I plan to major in music education with a possible minor in performance. – Sabrina

I want to go into the arts, maybe the photography field. – Erin

Major in a medical field – Tyler

Urban planning – Jackie

Something around politics – Steven

I plan on going to college to major in computer engineering. – Brendan

I have thought about going into pharmacy. – Melissa

Something having to do with biology or music therapy. – Justin Mc.

Filming/editing/producing films – Colin

Possibly pursue something involving entertainment – Gordon

I plan to attend ISU seeking a degree in business management. – Dominic

After high school I plan on going into the Air Force. – Nick

What are your favorite classes outside of music?

I really enjoy my English 4 class and Zero Hour Gym! – Jack

Right now I am in AP U.S. History, and I enjoy it. – Erin

I have a huge interest in US History and Physics – Brendan

History is my favorite class outside of music. – Melissa

I really like math and P.E. – Justin Mc.

Biology, English – Colin

AP Human Geography & AP Calculus are two of my favorite classes. – Justin C.

English and Physics – Gordon

I like mathematics and science classes – Matt

My favorite classes outside of music are Biology and Western Civ. – Nick

What’s on your iPod right now?

Mostly Glenn Miler Orchestra and some Dubstep. – Jared

My interests range from classical to rock, but the latest song I listen to was The Judge by Twenty-one Pilots. – Sabrina

Two Door Cinema Club and Giraffage. – Melissa

Queen, Frank Sinatra, and Skrillex. – Justin C.

Avenged Seven Fold, but also a little Blue Oyster Cult and Motely Crue. – Dominic

A tribe called Quest, The Roots, Christan Scott, Kamus Washington – Steven

What type of music inspires you the most?

I love listening to and performing in small group jazz settings! It’s amazing to communicate to musicians through this music! – Jack

I have learned to love Duke Ellington, thanks to Mr. Hickman. His music is so diverse and it astounds me how one man could write so many pieces that are all so unique. – Erin

Tchaikovsky inspires me because his suites are complex. – Melissa

Showtunes, its mainly the music I listen to and I like to sing them – Justin Mc.

Jazz Group or musician that inspires you?

I find Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers to be very inspiring! – Jack

I listen to Johnny Hodges a lot to mimic his tone and style. – Nikki

My favorite musician is most likely John Coltrane. – Jared

Charlie Parker, he’s a killin sax player. – Sabrina

Louis Armstrong. He set so many traditions for jazz that still exist today. – Brendan

Duke Ellington is my favorite musician because he has written many unique jazz tunes. – Melissa

Wes Montgomery’s solo style makes me strive for perfection in everything I do. His ideas were revolutionary – Justin C.

Artie Shaw & Benny Goodman – Megan

Favorite Song playing in jazz ensemble?

I really liked Symphony in Riffs. This is one of the first pieces we played my freshman year and I just had a lot of fun playing it. – Nikki

Afternoon. It is a beautiful ballad where the melody is passed around the whole band. And I love the shout chorus of this piece, its so different than the rest. – Sabrina

Happy Go Lucky Local by Duke Ellington. The song is filled with color and imagery, as it is about a trains. It also has a very unusual sound to it, which I really like. – Erin

Braggin’ in Brass. The intensity of that piece blows me away and I hope I play it again someday. – Brendan

Rockin’ in Rhythm because it was challenging to master but was very fun to play. – Evan

Flew the Coop: soloing on funk charts is just so fun. – Justin C.

It is a tie between Hullabaloo, Blue Cellophane, and the Puffy Taco – Gordon

“Hotter than ‘Ell” is my favorite Jazz Ensemble piece that I’ve played because of its speed and melodic tone. – Dominic

Favorite Musician?

Probably my mother because she is a fantastic singer and she pushes people to not only become better musicians, but also

better human beings. – Jack

My favorite musician would have to be Elton John because of the way he plays piano. – Nick

What is your favorite part about jazz ensemble?

I love being in an environment where everyone is just trying to improve their skills and knowledge while having a lot of fun! – Jack

I always know it was a good rehearsal when I feel my abs and right leg getting sore from playing and tapping my foot. Playing in jazz ensemble is a full body work-out sometimes. – Nikki

My favorite part about Jazz Ensemble is how much fun we have, even though we work hard. – Erin

My favorite part of jazz ensemble is all of the different jazz styles we play in tunes. – Melissa

I really enjoy all the different competitions because we get to see lots of other talented bands that we wouldn’t see otherwise. – Evan

The whole experience playing with the band. I love jazz. It gets me excited and I love to play because I’m a proud trumpet player and playing jazz trumpet is very exciting for me. – Colin

My favorite part of Jazz Ensemble is learning new things each week. I really had little experience playing jazz and Mr. Hickman has really helped me out. – Nick

Meeting musicians and learning the history of the music – Steven

Competitions, because it’s cool to be surrounded by other jazz musicians – Jackie

Best Part about being a LWN Music student?

The best part is being invloved in such a great department where everyone cares so much for each other and the music we create. – Sabrina

Everyone is a big family. You might not get along with everyone all the time, but you stand up for each other. You always know that someone has your back and that you can count on your music family to be there for you any time you need them. – Erin

The support I am given from my band teacher and friends is the best part of LWN Music ~Brendan

The best part of being a LWN music student is all of the different music groups to be a part of and how close everyone is. – Melissa

I really like all of the different music activities that you can take part in and you meet and befriend so many people that are interested in the same thing you are. – Evan

You get to connect with so many new peers who accept you from day 1.~Colin

Our music department doesn’t specialize in one activity; some kids in our jazz ensemble are equally successful in Madrigals, Marching Band, Vocal Jazz, Musical theatre, and concert ensembles. Its great attending such a flexible school. – Justin C.

Everyone is like one big family. – Brittany

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