Norwin Combined Jazz Band Concert

May 14, 2014

Denise Bilott, directorNorwin Middle School Jazz Band

Timothy Daniels, directorNorwin High School Jazz Band

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As Superintendent of Schools and on behalf of all in attendance this evening, I congratulate and commend all student musicians who are performing tonight. We recognize your extraordinary musical abilities, acknowledging that you represent the best and the brightest of our youth and also what is great about our country.

The Norwin School District is a national model for supporting and advancing music education and the performing arts. It is an allegiance based on tradition and community pride and a commitment to academic excellence, music education, and the performing arts.

Research provided by the National Association for Music Education shows that students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with defi cient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. Therefore, I encourage all in attendance to continue as advocates of music education and the arts by taking a greater leadership role in your schools and communities to strengthen and preserve K-12 music and arts programs.

We thank our hosts today, the principals and music teachers, as well as the numerous Norwin parent and community volunteers who provide never-ending support to our developing musicians. They all deserve our profound gratitude.

Best wishes for an enjoyable evening, and please continue to keep music and the performing arts in a prominent place in your lives, both now and in the future!

Board of Education and AdministrationWilliam H. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

From the Superintendent

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Parents and guests, The High School administration welcomes you to the Norwin High School Jazz Band Concert. You will be treated to an entertaining, exemplary performance by these young musicians. Their hard work and dedication will be demonstrated by the outstanding concert we are about to hear. We thank our talented musicians, their dedicated teachers and supportive parents for making this evening possible. Thank you for your attendance; please sit back and enjoy. Timothy J. Kotch, Sr., PrincipalJoseph V. Shigle, Assistant PrincipalMichael D. Choby, Assistant Principal

From the High School

From the Middle SchoolGood Evening,

I want to thank all of you for your attendance at this evening’s spring band concert. It is hard to imagine that the 2013-14 school year is quickly coming to an end. I am very proud of the overall accomplishments of our students and their commitment to our school. As always, I am delighted to acknowledge this year’s group of young musicians who have devoted countless hours above and beyond the scope of the classroom to hone their musical skills. Their commitment and dedication to success in the arts, as well as the classroom, is astonishing to say the least. I am extremely proud of each and every member and the role they play in carrying on the proud tradition of the Norwin Band. Please continue to encourage, enlighten and support your children as they grow into quality young adults. Again, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy this evening’s program.

Sincerely,

Mr. Suman Principal, Norwin Middle School

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Michael Szymanski is a 1991 graduate of Norwin High School and received a B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University in 1995. Mr. Szymanski has been the Middle School Orchestra director since being hired in 1996 and became the High School Orchestra director in 1998. In addition to their annual winter and spring concerts, the H.S. Orchestra often performs with the Norwin Chorus, at invitational festivals and for various community and scholastic events. In recent years, the H.S. Orchestra has received numerous Superior ratings at PMEA Music Performance Assessments and other adjudicated festivals. During his time at Norwin, Michael has also taught elementary band and orchestra, elementary and middle school general music, music theory, and guitar. He has been the Music Department Chairperson since 2011. In his time away from school, Mr. Szymanski enjoys reading, hiking, camping and long road trips. He continues to be an active freelance performer on violin and viola. Michael and his wife Jennifer currently reside in North Huntingdon with their daughters, Betsy and Abby.

Tim Daniels is in his fi rst year as the Director of Bands at Norwin High School. His duties include directing the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble as well as teaching AP Music Theory classes. Prior to joining the staff at Norwin, Tim served as a Band Director in the Arlington School District in LaGrangeville, NY where he directed 9th Grade Band, Jazz Band, and assisted with the marching band. Tim has also served in various capacities on the band staffs of the Fox Chapel, Gateway and Penn-Trafford marching bands. In addition to this experience, Mr. Daniels spent the summer of 2009 marching with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Daniels received his B.M. in Music Education, trumpet applied, from Youngstown State University. His primary teachers included Dr. Stephen L. Gage, Dr. Brandt Payne, Dr. Christopher Krummel and Dr. Kent Englehardt. Tim is a member of the National Association for Music Education and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. A native of North Huntingdon, PA, Tim graduated from Norwin High School in 2008. In addition to his responsibilities at Norwin, Tim enjoys performing and plays as a freelance trumpeter in the Pittsburgh area.

About the directors

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Greg Ondayko has held the position of Assistant Band Director at Norwin for 12 years. His duties include directing the Concert Band, assisting with the Marching Band, Jazz Band and serving as supervisor of the woodwind program. Mr. Ondayko also teaches Music Technology I, II, & III as well as woodwind and brass lessons in repertory class. Under the direction of Mr. Ondayko, the Norwin H.S. Concert Band has been adjudicated at Musicfest Orlando in 2002 and 2005, earning a 1st and 2nd place ranking in AAA, and has earned a superior rating at the PMEA Adjudication Festival in 2007. Most recently, the Concert Band received Superior ratings in both Concert and Sightreading at the PMEA Adjudication Festival. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Slippery Rock University in 2001. Before joining the staff at Norwin High School, he served as a marching/ woodwind tech at both Mars Area H.S. and at Thomas Jefferson H.S. in Pleasant Hills. Mr. Ondayko is a member of PMEA and the Westmoreland County Music Educators Association. Greg also maintains a studio of clarinet, saxophone, and fl ute students. When Greg is not at school, he can be can be found restoring, repairing, driving, or racing one of his many classic MoPar vehicles.

A native Texan, Kimberly Glover is currently in her ninth year as the Associate Band Director/Director of Percussion Studies. Her responsibilities include assisting with all Band functions, teaching percussion for grades 5-12, and Director of the Norwin Percussion Ensemble. She is the 2014 recipient of the PMEA District 1 – Citation of Excellence in teaching. Under her tutelage, Norwin percussion students have earned placement in District, Region, State and All-Eastern level ensembles. Most recently the Norwin Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform at the PMEA State Conferences in Erie (2013), in Valley Forge (2009) as well as the MENC All-Eastern Conference in Baltimore, Maryland (2011). Prior to joining the Norwin Band team, she taught band in Texas for 2 years in the Pearland Independent School District and the Austin Independence School District. Kim earned her Bachelors degree in Music Education from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her Masters degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Texas. She is a member of PMEA/MENC, and currently holds the offi ce of Treasurer for the Pennsylvania state chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Mrs. Glover performs with various groups throughout the Pittsburgh area. Kim’s husband, David, teaches Percussion at Slippery Rock University and they have two furry kids named “Keiko” and “Penny”.

About the directors

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About the directors

Denise Bilott has been teaching for 13 years. She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education Instrumental at Capital University in Columbus (OH), and a Masters of Science in Education with an emphasis on technology in the classroom from Walden University. Before working at Norwin, Mrs. Bilott taught 6-12 band at Charleroi Area School District and 7-8 General Music at Reynoldsburg City School District in Reynoldsburg (OH). Mrs. Bilott plays clarinet in Westmoreland Symphonic Winds and enjoys spending time with her husband; daughters Evelyn, Ella and Flora; and her two dogs, Mozart and Rocky.

A graduate from the Norwin School District, Ian Morrison received his B.S. in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Clarion University. Mr. Morrison began teaching at Norwin in 2000 and his duties have included everything from Kindergarten Music to High School Band. Currently, Mr. Morrison teaches string instruments at Hahntown, Sheridan Terrace, Stewartsville, and Sunset Valley Elementary Schools and Hillcrest Intermediate School. Mr. Morrison resides in North Huntingdon with his wife Kim and son Aiden.

Devon Lippmann comes from a long line of musicians. His grandfather wrote barbershop arrangements, and his father is a retired band director. Currently the band director at Hillcrest, he also has served as high school band director, assistant director, middle school director, elementary instrumental teacher and as a general music teacher to elementary-aged children. He earned the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Outstanding Educator Award through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. While attending IUP, he sung with an acappella group known as The Braxmen, later known as 4Real, which gained national fame by performing with numerous Pittsburgh-based groups such as The Vogues, Johnny Angel & the Halos, Pure Gold, The Lettermen, The Drifters, The Turtles and many more.

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The parents of all the students

represented tonight for

supporting Fine Arts

Education

Our student musicians

Norwin School District

Board of Education

William H. Kerr, Ed.D.,

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Tracy A. McNelly,

Asst. Superintendent

Mrs. Natalie A. McCracken,

Asst. Superintendent

and the Norwin School

District Administration

Norwin Faculty and Staff

Timothy J. Kotch, Sr., Principal

Joseph V. Shigle, Assistant Principal

Michael D. Choby,

Assistant Principal

and the Norwin H.S.

Administration

Mary Marrone, Debbie Depp,

Mary Rorabaugh, and the

Norwin H.S. Staff

Mr. Robert Suman, Principal

Mr. Brian O’Neil,

Assistant Principal

and the Norwin M.S.

Administration & Staff

Todd Leighty and the

Auditorium Production Team

Pat Geiger, Jim Dezorzi and the

Norwin Maintenance

and Custodial Staff

Ushers and Volunteers

The Norwin Music Department

Norwin Band Aides, especially

Tom Shrump, President

Dave Herchko,

1st Vice President

Anna Sever,

2nd Vice President

Mandy Frye, Secretary

Christine Schmidt, Treasurer

Barb Pogue,

Middle School Liasion

Kathleen Heuer,

concert program design

Special thanks to…

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Tonight’s Selections

…will be chosen from the following:

Middle School Jazz Band

Dorian Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Beach and George Shutack

All About the Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter Blair

Sunday Afternoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Steinel

Ballad for a Blue Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Steinel

Basin Street Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Michael Sweeney

High School Jazz Band

18th Circle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Mills

Party Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Mintzer

Bayou Farewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham Breedlove

Den of Inequity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bret Spainhour

Negril . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph Guzzi

Talk Is Cheep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kris Berg

Give It Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Harris

Blues Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Carubia

If you won’t be taking your program book home as a keepsake,

please recycle it in one of the bins as you leave.Thank you!

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Norwin High School Jazz Band

SaxophoneJosey Murray (Alto)Maggie Gates (Alto)Kevin Crust (Alto)Megan Seiler (Tenor)Tommy Turcovsky (Tenor)Will Kahanic (Bari)

TrumpetJon HaleDoug TattersDylan TattersLuke Brown Emily Bergman

TromboneAndy de la FuenteMaura KurpAlan StrattonDavis Herchko

Rhythm SectionDrums- Kyle AlbrightDrums- Matt SeilerPiano- Antonio CroesVibes- Tyler FryeBass- Megan Farr

Norwin Middle School Jazz BandAlto SaxophoneMario CroesJaret Jarosz Tyler NarettoVance Varner

Tenor SaxophoneNoah BullochMario Croes

Baritone SaxophoneKatie Heuer

TrumpetMichael BeondyNieko DissoIsabella ErvinKatie PriznerSara RussellJon Slatt

TromboneColton DietzCecilia KoncerakJames Sullenberger

PianoDiego De La Fuente

BassMaura Gabauer

GuitarKeeghan Murray

Drum SetAlex IvoryNathan Pogue

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Jazz Lingo

The Apple - New York City.

Axe - An instrument.

Bag - A particular interest.

Balloon lungs - A wind player with plenty of air.

Beat - Exhausted.

Birdbrain - Someone who imitates Charlie Parker

Blow - Slang for playing an instrument.

The Bomb - Very cool.

Bread - Money.

Burnin’ - An extremely excellent solo/performance.

Cats - Those who play jazz. Changes - Chord progression.

Chops - The overall ability to play an instrument in a very skilled way. Also refers to a brass player’s facial muscles.

Clams - Mistakes made while playing.

Combo - A combination of musicians that can vary in size (anywhere from 3 to 10).

Crib - House/home. Also known as pad.

Dig - To know or understand.

Finger Zinger - A musician who plays a whole lot of notes fast.

Flip - To go crazy.

Fly - Slick. Gig - A paying job.

In the Pocket - When the groove is really together

Jam - Improvise.

Jive - Phony or fake.

Licks - A term for a phrase of music.

Licorice Stick - Clarinet

Noodlin’ - Playing a bunch of notes that don’t mean anything or are out of context.

Pad - House

Popsicle Stick - A sax reed.

Scene - A specifi c place or the general atmosphere.

Smokin’ - Playing your booty off.

Solid - The band is playing tight.

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Split - To leave.

Square - Someone who doesn’t play with a lot of feeling.

Tag - Used to end the tune, where the last phrase is repeated.

Train Wreck - Where a piece of music or performance is completely botched.

Wail - To play extremely well.

Wax a disc - Cut a record.

Wig/Wig out - To fl ip out.

Woodshed (or Shed) - To practice.

Via TeenJazz.comhttp://bit.ly/jazzlingo

Listening to jazz musicians improvise, how the piano player’s chords toy with the sax player’s runs and the standup bass player’s beats, it may seem like their music-making process is simply magic. But research of jazz musicians’ brain activity as they improvise is helping shed light on the neuroscience behind creativity.…

“[Improvising] musicians were turning off the self-censoring in the brain so they could generate novel ideas without restrictions,” he said. Interestingly, the improvising brain activates many of the same brain centers as language, reinforcing the idea that the back and forth of improvisation between musicians is akin to its own language.…

Luckily, creativity isn’t an unknowable, mystical quality. It can be developed. “You have to cultivate these behaviors by introducing them to children and recognizing that the more you do it, the better you are at doing it,” [researcher Charles] Limb said.…

“It doesn’t have to be so directed all the time,” Limb said. “We’ve taken a lot of the joy out of things that used to be joyful.” Even a lot of music lessons have become about the discipline of learning to play well, not the joy of creating the music. Children should have part of every lesson reserved for improvisation and free form play, Limb said.…Unprogrammed time is necessary for students to practice using their creativity.

From Creativity and the Brain: What We Can Learn From Jazz Musicians by Katrina Schwartz at http://bit.ly/jazzcreativity

Creativity and the Brain

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The fi rst Norwin High School Band was formed in the 1923-1924 school year. It consisted of 28 members, all boys. The fi rst director was Mr. Steven Winter. The 1924 Norwin yearbook stated “An organization, such as our Norwin Band turned out to be, is one that will make our high school known throughout the state.” Little did they know how prophetic that statement was, for the Norwin High School Band has brought the notice of the entire nation to our community. By competing and receiving accolades nationwide, quality of Norwin’s band program and the outstanding efforts of the band students are a credit to not only the school district, but to the community that nurtures them. Mr. “Jimmy” Weaver was instrumental in establishing the early Norwin Band, acting as band director beginning in 1924-25. He felt that the band was organized with the sole aim of showing off Norwin’s ability to the best advantage on the fi eld. He also organized many small ensemble groups, such as the Jazz Band, the Little German Band, and a Swing Band. Lessons taught to younger children prepared them for entering the high school band and gave them the opportunity to develop musical abilities to last a lifetime. Mr. George Weaver was another infl uential individual to work with the band. With his father, Jimmy as

assistant band director, George directed the Irwin High School band from the late 1940’s through the 1950’s while the district was temporarily divided into Irwin and North Huntingdon. He organized a junior band made up of elementary and junior high students to strengthen and continually improve the music program of the future. The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of the Norwin Band Program was founded in 1961, with Glen Zockoll as band director. The Band Aides have contributed enormously to the fi nancial means of the band making it possible for the students to concentrate on their performances. From the mid 60’s through the mid 70’s, band director Mr. Lawrence Radzevic led the Norwin Band through a program that resembles that of today. The competition performances became preeminent, the outstanding performances came more often and practice, practice, practice until perfection became the standard. A student

About the band program

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fi eld conductor under Mr. Radzevic’s tutelage, L.J. Hancock, would have an even greater impact on the band and the entire music program at Norwin. From 1976-2001 L.J. Hancock directed the Norwin Band, inspiring the students to some of the programs greatest successes. Due to his charismatic leadership, between 1980-1996 the Norwin Band placed in the top twenty bands at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. During his tenure the band achieved fi rst place at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in 1982, as well as the Sudler Shield award for musical excellence from the John Philip Sousa Foundation. During his tenure as Music supervisor several positions were added to the music faculty including Assistant Chorus Director, Orchestra Director, Assistant Band Director as well as Associate Band Director. From 2002-2006 Mr. Ian Morrison served as band director. Under the direction of Ian Morrison the Norwin Marching Band remained competitive and a new focus was brought to the Concert Ensembles of the Norwin Band Program paving the way for the successes of the current Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. From 2007-2013 Mr. Robert Traugh served as band director. Under Mr. Traugh’s direction, the band returned to the BOA Grand Nationals in 2011 and earned 19th

place in the country. Also, the band won 4 Regionals and 2 PIMBA championships. The newest member to the Norwin team is Mr. Tim Daniels. Tim is a 2008 graduate of Norwin. During his fi rst year, the marching band won the BOA Monroeville Regional. Tim is assisted by Mr. Gregory Ondayko and Associate Director Mrs. Kimberly Glover.

Recently ensembles of the Norwin Band Program have received numerous distinctions including: The Norwin Percussion Ensemble performing at the PMEA State Convention in 2009 and 2013, as well as the 2011 MENC All-East Convention; the Norwin Concert Band receiving excellent ratings in 2008, 2009, & 2010 at PMEA State Adjudications; and in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Norwin Concert band received a superior rating. The Norwin Wind Ensemble has received superior ratings since 2008. The band program continues to grow and new levels of performance excellence are set every year and in every ensemble at Norwin High School. We move forward, Norwin Knights! The Norwin Band has come a long way from the fi rst 28-member group under the direction of Mr. Winters. This organization has seen thousands of students come through the program and each of them take into their lives experiences gained only by participation in this program.

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Norwin Band Aides

The Objectives of the Norwin Band Aides Corporation are as follows:

1. To stimulate and sustain interest among the Band Aides and the students at Norwin High School in band activities at Norwin High School by cooperating with school authorities and the Norwin Band Director.

2. To raise and distribute monies, as required for the activities of the band, not funded by the Norwin School District. All fund drives to be organized at the recommendation of the Board of Directors.

3. To support and promote music education in the Norwin School District by advocating for policies that will enhance the music education of students in the Norwin School District in cooperation with the Norwin Band Director and school offi cials.

The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of Norwin Band, was founded in 1961. Today, the Band Aides support the band program through fundraisers like Market Day, the stadium concession stand and Aramark, monthly hoagie sales, Sarris Candy at Easter and Christmas, and such events as an annual craft show, a car cruise each spring, winter guard shows, and the annual Band Festival, now in its 53rd year. The Band Aides are not just a support group to provide for the students’ opportunities & activities, but members also enjoy the support and friendship of other band and guard parents while fully engaging in their teen’s band activities.

The Band Aides meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 7:30–8:15 pm in the right audion of the high school auditorium.The next meetings are June 9 and July 14.

Join us for the Norwin Band Aides Car Cruise on Sunday, May 18 from 11 am to 3 pm

at Norwin Middle School.

For more information, to donate or volunteer,or to get information about sponsorship opportunities, visit us at:

http://norwinbands.net/nba

or email Tom Shrump at fanofduke@comcast.netor Dave Herchko at budherchko@gmail.com.

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Norwin Band Aides 8th Annual Car CruiseSunday, May 18th 11 am to 3 pmNorwin Middle SchoolAll proceeds benefi t the Norwin Band Program.

Preregister ($10) by May 12!Dash Plaques for the fi rst 100 registered entrantsCommemorative T-Shirt for the 1st 50 registered entrantsAwards in 20 classes and “Best of Show.”

Concessions will be available, plus a 50/50 raffl e, Chinese Auction, DJ, and Door Prizes.

For more info, contact Greg at gt63@comcast.net or 724-864-4902

On Jazz

“The more you play, the more you hear and the more you hear, the more you want to play.” — David Sanborn

“A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges.”— Benny Green

“Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn. They teach you that music has boundaries. But, man, there’s no boundary line to art.” — Charlie Parker

“Jazz isn’t dead. It just smells funny.” — Frank Zappa

“If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” —Louis Armstrong

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Wednesday, May 14Orchestra Concert4th grade orchestra 6:005-6 orchestra 7:15Hillcrest Intermediate School

Wednesday, May 14 at 7 pm Jazz Band ConcertFeaturing the Norwin MS Jazz Band and the Norwin HS Jazz Band

Thursday, May 15th at 7 pmAll Show Choir ConcertNorwin H.S. Auditorium

Sunday, May 18 from 11 am to 3 pmNorwin Band Aides Car CruiseNorwin Middle School

Friday, May 23 at 7 pmCommencementHigh School Stadium (weather permitting) OR Auditorium

Monday, May 26 at 10 amNorwin High School BandMemorial Day Parade Downtown Irwin

Wednesday, May 28 from 6-8 pmNew Band Member RehearsalNew Band Parent Orientation

Thursday, May 29 from 6-8 pm New Band Member RehearsalNew Band Parent Orientation