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Brooklyn Center High School Bands 2009 - Spring Concert program
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Spring ConcertMay 26, 2009 - 7:00pmBrooklyn Center High SchoolRossi Auditorium
BC BandsBrooklyn Center Junior/Senior High School Bands
OFFICIAL CONCERT PROGRAM
Senior Feature
News Updates
Announcements
and
Much Much More!
Summer Drumline Each summer, the Brooklyn Center Drumline
performs in the Earle Brown Days Parade. This
group is open to anyone in band (7-12) that is in-
terested in participating in the group. The only
requirements for participation are: a full com-
mitment to the rehearsal/performance schedule,
personal responsibility (PRACTICING ON YOUR
OWN!!!!!) and the willingness to have FUN!
Practices will begin on Thursday May 28, 2009
at 6:45am. If you are interested in participating,
please do the following:
Check the rehearsal performance sched-•ule to see if you are able to participate.
Go to the BC Band Website: www.bcband.•org and download your music.
Start learning your music BEFORE the •first rehearsal.
Show up to ALL of the rehearsals and •performances.
If you have conflicts, please let us know in •writing so we know in advance whether or not to expect you.
Rehearsal ScheduleDate Time
Thursday 5.29.09
6:45am
Tuesday6.2.09
6:45am
Thursday 6.4.09
6:45am
Monday 6.15.09
6 - 8pm
Tuesday6.16.09
6 - 8pm
Wednesday6.17.09
6 - 8pm
Monday 6.22.09
6 - 8pm
Wednesday6.24.09
6 - 8pm
PARADEThursday6.25.09
TBA
BROOkLyN CENTER BANDS
News Updates
Upcoming EventsDate Event Bands Involved Details Time
TuESDAy JuNE 2, 2009
SENIOR BACCALAUREATE PERFORMANCE
hIGh SChOOL BAND
The High School Band performs at this annual event to honor the graduating seniors. Those who perform at this event will be rewarded with a BBQ lunch.
Dress Code: dress nice, no jeans, tennis shoes, etc. Please use your judgement.
REPORT TIME: 6:15PM
FRIDAy JuNE 12, 2009
GRADUATION PERFORMANCE
hIGh SChOOL BAND
8Th GRADE BAND
*This is MandaTory*
The High School Band and 8th Grade Band performs for this very important event. Weather permitting, it will be held outdoors on the football field.
Dress Code: dress nice, no jeans, tennis shoes, etc. Please use your judgement and keep in mind the weather conditions.
REPORT TIME: 5:00PM
THuRSDAy JuNE 25, 2009
EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE
DRUMLINEA detailed rehearsal schedule and performance information is available on the BC Band website: www.bcband.org
PARADE: 6:00PM
REPORT TIME: TBD
Another Successful Year!It ’s hard to believe another
school year has come and gone. It always amazes me how time really does fly when you’re in BC Band Land. The BC Bandos had another VERY successful and busy school year full of performances; unique opportunities and most importantly, time spent together having a blast doing whatever we were doing.
It seems like just yesterday recorders were being handed out to the 7th graders and ear plugs were being worn on a regular basis. The 8th grade band started the year with only a few months of playing under their belts, but were determined to get to where they needed to be. Both bands worked very hard to make up for the fact they start band 2-3 years later than most other schools. Now, those very same recorder-playing kids and Bandos with little or no experience have evolved into an amazing group of musicians. Both Junior High
bands are playing music that is well beyond their level of experience and it’s truly amazing to witness. Stay tuned . . . the future is very bright.
The High School Band has done some amazing things this year! They are playing at a higher level than EVER before, including playing extremely challenging college-level literature. It’s fun to see how much this group can really do with the proper resources and staffing and I believe that we’ve only scratched the surface of their amazing potential.
As many people know, there is NEVER a dull moment in BC Band Land. There always seems to be something we’re preparing to play for, or we’re planning our next great adventure, but I think what makes this group so special is all the behind-the-scenes things that happen.
It is a well-known fact that being in the BC Band is a VERY unique experience and unlike
any other school. I’ve been told time and time again from outside observers that this program is out of the ordinary. Not many bands can say they’ve won a Grammy Award, have been stuck in a parking lot for hours after a live-TV broadcast and have the cops show up, have managed to get 35 people (with instruments) to the U of M (in a hour) using public transportation, or successfully executed the group slow-clap to revive a fish named Kyle.
The best thing about this group of people is that no matter what, they make the best out of any situation and typically turn it into an amazing adventure. I don’t know many adults that are able to do that as well as these kids can. Congratulations to all of the BC Bandos for a great year!! Have a great summer, be safe and be prepared for some crazy fun adventures already in works for next fall!
www.bcband.orgVisit the BC Band website
for the latest information,
schedules, music downloads,
practice resources, permission
slips/tour information, pictures,
and much much more!
nity to compose their own
cadences, participate in a
week long African drum-
ming residency and is cur-
rently learning to march
in preparation of the Earle
Brown Days Parade, which will take place on June 25th, beginning at 6:30 PM.
Many band students will be added as well to form a “Super-sized Drumline”
for this performance, so please come out and show your support!
6,520 Minutes and Counting!
Can you imagine spending 6,520 minutes of your school year
harnessed to a marching drum? For the first time ever at BChS,
students enrolled in the Drumline
class are getting the opportunity to do just that!
This new elective requires no previous experi-
ence and emphasizes note-reading, technique
and discipline. While the majority of class time is
spent reading and rehearsing music, the Drumline has also had the opportu-
Bass DrumAri KilbratDevenier SenterTrejan Tyson
SnareAaron ClackDeMarkko DewTylor Haroldson
TenorsCurtis Lee
DirectorsAaron PerrineDan Olson
Jazz BaNdChildren of Sanchez . . . . . . . . . . .. arr. Victor Lopez
Count Bubba’s Revenge . . . . . . . . . . arr. Ralph Ford
Dancing Men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John LaBarbara
drUmliNeShafted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris PorterBoss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris PorterJohns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Johns Shenanigans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Geoff MiddletonHug Eez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake PellhamSnacky Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Pellham
DirectorsChris PorterAaron PerrineDan Olson
Alto SaxophoneGeno MartinKyle VincentCameron WhitakerQC WuenschMoua LeeJessica OlsonIrsela DelunaIsacc RenteriaSarah HuttnerRonald SundstromAndre Spillman
TromboneLaquone RobinsonJordann JurisMatt PalloLee SchindlerAimee Engles
Bass TromboneCurtis Lee
Rhythm SectionNicholas SmithPaul PalloMarcus Taylor-LoydTanner BakerNoragene Lewis
Tenor SaxophoneKathy VilledaMcKensey LancetteCasey BissenerWilliam Martin
Baritone SaxophoneJared Henning
TrumpetSunnie ChangJonathon CoffmanKyle CollierMaloney YangTommy Rupp
Jazz FestivalsThe BC Jazzers attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Jazz Festival
in March and the University of Minnesota - Morris Jazz Festival in April. The band sounded GREAT and received a TON of positive feedback from the many people that came to specifically to hear their performances.
Over the course of the 3-day festival at the U of M - Morris, more than 40 high school bands from around the region participated. The BC Jazz Band had FOUR members receive top festival honors - “Best in Festival” for their superior performance:
Curtis Lee - Trombone•William Martin - Tenor Sax•Andre Spillman - Alto Sax•Marcus Taylor-Loyd - Drumset•
Congratulations to ALL of the BC Jazzers for outstanding performances at all of the festivals and events this year!
BegiNNiNg BaNdLet’s Go Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. 7th Grade Band
Midnight Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Balmages
Highlands March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barry Ward
The Hey Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. 7th Grade Band
DirectorsChris PorterAaron Perrine
FluteTa’Kenya FridayAmy YangElyce Nielsen
ClarinetMariyam Abdul-WadudElvina AmouzouDominique HinesMakayla KuykendallKou LeeAmairany Martinez VidalEduardo Torres
TromboneSimon CalderonEric BilityMichael HarrisJohnny LeAnthony MartinJuan SanchezTerrence UnderwoodShawn Vue
PercussionDarius AdamsRobert BallLawrence DoloCody KellermannBilly LorRobert PooleCornelius TaylorFranck Tene
Alto SaxophoneDelshawn CrawfordMarcus CrawfordIsaiah LindseyMartin Luna-Martinez
TrumpetBradley ChromyIsaiah CollierJustin FloryTyler JolesSahal MahmudBailey MercerYusbith MurilloPatrick ReitsmaBen SweanyAlonzo UrmanHarvey Whalley
iNtermediate BaNd
Magma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Clark
Thunder and Lightning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Les Taylor
Incantation and Ritual . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Balmages
FluteTaylor MillerPeter Vang
ClarinetJenae BromanHeidy CamposJanae DunnUlises FonsecaKatie GrundAngelica HanesJehus HernandezEmily HuangJessica MillerSergio Pena-GuevaraKaoChi PhaTarin SouriyaMichael VangChingcheng YangKailey Kulyas
TromboneRamiro Alarcon-GarciaRebekah HolmMahad JibrellDaniel MenciaKyle OlekBrandon Thao
BassNathan Duncan
PercussionAJ MorrisRobert Ware
DirectorsChris PorterAaron PerrineNathan Berry
Alto SaxophoneJoelle Contreras-CarrilloConnor LeeDerrick McQuistonRosalie MillerAmy ShepanikGaolee Yang
TrumpetDeAndre’ BellSahal HassenDavid LeeJonathan MontoyaThomas RuppBradford WilliamsonJoseph Yang
this would have been possible without the amazing drive and
determination of Mr. Phil Cohen. Mr. Cohen had the vision to
make this happen, and did.
Words cannot being to express how thankful and appreciative
we are for their continued support and amazing generousity.
Their investment in the BC Band Program will not only help
students currently involved in the program, but students for
many, many, MANY years to come! Thank you Brooklyn Center
Rotary! You have made a difference and for that we thank you.
Thank You Brooklyn Center Rotary!The Brooklyn Center Bands would like to dedicate tonight’s
performance of The Stars and Stripes Forever to the Brooklyn
Center Rotary Club and Mr. Phil Cohen.
In 2006, the Brooklyn Center Rotary Club made a financial
commitment to “adopt” the Brooklyn Center Band to help with
the need to purchase instruments so that all students, regardless
of their financial situation, can participate in band. To date, the
BC Rotary Club has donated $25,000 to the BC Band. None of
HigH sCHool BaNd
Flourish For Wind Band . . . . . . . Ralph Vaughn Williams
Among the Clouds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Balmages
Salvation is Created . . . . . . . . . . arr. Bruce Houseknecht
Ghost Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Whitacre
FluteMykella AuldLeo Gutierrez*Sarah HuttnerMcKensey Lancette*Ana LeanosDaisy LopezGabrielle ThomasVa Yang
ClarinetKendra Bailey*Irsela DelunaEric HayesNoragene LewisPaul PalloZachary PetersenIsacc RenteriaMichael SayavongRaul Soto-Puente*Kathy VilledaLaura VincentVictoria Wilford
Bass ClarinetCourtney KellermannVanlee Mayson
Baritone SaxJared HenningRonald Sundstrom
TromboneNathan Henning*Jordann JurisNathan LeeCris Navarro-QuirozMatt Pallo*Lee Schindler
Baritone*Laquone Robinson
TubaRoderic Harris*Curtis Lee*Stephen Rosser
BassTanner Baker*Nicholas Smith
PercussionMarcus Taylor-Loyd*Andrew FullerWilliam SaydeeDjeneva Smith
Alto SaxophoneGeno MartinThomas SweanyVlad Popov*Andre SpillmanJason TyackeKyle Vincent*Cameron WhitakerQC Wuensch
Tenor Saxophone*Casey Bissener*William MartinMoua Lee
TrumpetSunnie ChangJonathon Coffman*Kyle CollierAimee DavisJennifer FortnerJacob HagmanAaron JolesAntwan KingRyan KoubskyMichael LeeNikita NikitinCarli RobinsonJoel SerratoWilliam SmithMarcos Soto*Maloney Yang
ComBiNed BaNdsThe Stars and Stripes Forever . . . . . . . John Philip Sousa
Performed by ALL of the BC Bands, Staff, and Alumni to honor and thank the Brooklyn
Center Rotary and Mr. Phil Cohen for their amazing support and generosity.
2009 Band Seniors
Plans for next fall – St Cloud State UniversityFavorite band memory – When JLO put her butt though our Hotel wall at Morris.Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Drum-line, Pep band, and Concert bandInstruments played – Flute, Alto Sax, Piccolo, Snare drum Favorite band song – Hey baby!Years in band – 6 Advice to future band members – Practice, prac-tice, practice! Don’t give up if it’s your first time, you will learn. Have fun! Learn to play more than one instrument.
Plans for next fall – Attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and obtaining a degree in Epidemiology Favorite band memory – Playing at softball games and outside of McDonalds. Of course the Christmas parties, and playing pep band… oh and the time machine!Band groups participated in – Pep Band, Concert Band, Band Council… (Jazz band for like a month but it doesn’t count) Instruments played – Flute and the tuba (for one day!)Favorite band song – Smoke on the Aquafina! And Mr. Brightside!Years in band – 8th – 12th gradeAdvice to future band members – Make the most of band all of the fun memories are only possible if you work hard, practice, and enjoy every strange and funny moment.
Plans for next fall – U of M Twin Cities – Carlson School of Management Favorite band memory – Concert of RockBand groups participated in – Chasing Sound, Concert band, Band CouncilInstruments played – Percussion, Guitar, BassFavorite band song – All songs have their qualities.Years in band – Since 5th gradeAdvice to future band members – Practice and learn your music theory. NOW!!!
Plans for next fall – I plan to attend college in El Salvador. Going into computer scienceFavorite band memory – Going to grandma’s. Jazz Festival, pep band for football and homecoming and basketball games. “Breaking the wall at Morris.” Grammy!!! Getting to know Porter, Perrine, and Dan. It’s been a great time!Band groups participated in – Band council, Drum-line, Jazz Band, and Concert Band.Instruments played – Clarinet, Tenor Sax, and Cym-balsFavorite band song – Incantation and Ritual. Most of the Pep band songs. Years in band – 6 Advice to future band members – In order to play a great song, you have to learn your notes! Don’t be afraid to ask and most of all PRACTICE your MU-SIC! Most importantly, have fun! And enjoy Band to the fullest!
Plans for next fall – Go to an alternative school.Favorite band memory – When the school had a power outage, for our band lessons we played in the dark.Band groups participated in – Concert Band and Pep bandInstruments played – Tuba, Trumpet, and ViolinFavorite band song – The Incredibles!Years in band – 7Advice to future band members – Learn how to play your instruments… I mean that is how you pass the class, don’t be lazy.
Plans for next fall – Attending the U of M Twin Cit-ies for engineering. (Also going to play in the Jazz Band) Favorite band memory – When the woman at Mor-ris tried to get us to come and play for her and her friends. Band groups participated in – Concert band, jazz band, Drumline, band council, pep band, and the AWESOME tenor section.Instruments played – Saxophones (mostly tenor), Bass drum, recorderFavorite band song – All the ones that didn’t suck and we didn’t play a billion times.Years in band – 8 years but took a year off in 7th gradeAdvice to future band members – If you suck get better or don’t play.
Plans for next fall – Minneapolis Business College for travel and hospitalityFavorite band memory – When we went to Morris I ’07-’08 and we were jumping on the beds and it was my turn. I went flying and my butt made a huge whole in the hotel’s wall!Band groups participated in – Concert Band, Drumline, Jazz Band, Pep bandInstruments played – Flute, Alto Sax, Bass drumFavorite band song – Inner SanctumYears in band – 7th-8th, 10th-11th, and 12th (only jazz)Advice to future band members – “individually we are a drop, together we are an ocean.” Remember if you need help, ask someone. Don’t forget to prac-tice, it really does help!
Plans for next fall – Going up to University of Min-nesota – Duluth to major in English and something else that I haven’t decided on yet. Favorite band memory – Getting stuck in the Chan-nel 5 parking lot and playing drums at 1 am until the cops got called on us. Also when Porter announced on stage right before we played Bohemian Rhapsody that we had won the award. I had thee hardest time sitting down and playing after we had finished all of our screaming.Band groups participated in – Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Combo bands, and Band Council Instruments played – Alto and Tenor Sax, Flute, and CymbalsFavorite band song – The IncrediblesYears in band – 6 years in Concert Band, 5 in Jazz BandAdvice to future band members – Get involved in all of the behind the scenes stuff. With hard work you guys can end up doing some really cool things in your time here.
Plans for next fall – Going to Alexandria Tech for Law EnforcementFavorite band memory – The cruise to the Baha-mas.Band groups participated in – Concert Band and Jazz Band Instruments played – TrumpetFavorite band song – The Children of SanchezYears in band – 7 yearsAdvice to future band members – Practice! Prac-tice! Practice! Or Porter will “Cue” you!
Stephen Rosser Andrew Fuller Kyle Collier
Jessica L. Olson Sarah Huttner William Martin
Casey Bissener Kathy VilledaAna Leanos
Plans for next fall – I plan on going to Minnesota State university Moorhead and I want to double ma-jor in Computer Engineering and Jazz Performance.Favorite band memory – I remember when Zach Johnson broke the drumhead at a band concert.Band groups participated in –Jazz Band, Drum-line, Band Council, and Chasing Sound. Instruments played – Alto sax, Soprano sax, French Horn, Drums, and Tenor Drums.Favorite band song – Hats off to TheeYears in band – 6Advice to future band members – Practice until you hate band, then practice for 2 more hours. Then you should be good.
Cameron Whittaker
Plans for next fall – Go to University of Wiscon-sin River Falls to study Equine Management.Favorite band memory – When we went to Mor-ris and Jessica broke the wall at the hotel.Band groups participated in – Concert band and jazz bandInstruments played – TromboneFavorite band song – Lady MarmaladeYears in band – 2 yearsAdvice to future band members – If you don’t already play the trombone, switch and play it now.
Jordann Juris
Plans for next fall – ArmyFavorite band memory – Playing to wake up people at Morris.Band groups participated in – Jazz band, Concert Band, Band Council, DrumlineInstruments played – Trombone and Bass DrumFavorite band song – Headless HorsemanYears in band – 6Advice to future band members – Practisize
Lee Schindler
Plans for next fall – Attend a two year college and transfer to the U of M Twin Cities after the two years.Favorite band memory – All of the amazing Jazz Fests but particularly the last two years.Band groups participated in – Jazz I, II, Concert Band, Chasing Sound. Instruments played – Bass guitar (9-12), Saxophone (7-9), minor appearances on marimbas and gong.Favorite band song – Land of Make Believe Years in band – 6Advice to future band members – Play until your fingers fall off then play with your stubs then your feet. Just don’t give up on music!
Nick Smith
Plans for next fall – Hennepin Technical College for Audio Engineering Favorite band memory – The first time that I played Bass Trombone in Porters office.Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Drum-line, Concert band, Pep BandInstruments played – Bass Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Bass Guitar, Trumpet, Bass, Snare, and Tenor drums.Favorite band song – ChronometryYears in band – 6Advice to future band members – To the young-sters – practice and lay true to your soul. Make the music you play sound great and let your mind soar.
Curtis Lee
Plans for next fall – Attend SCSU and major in Anthro-pology minor in ForensicsFavorite band memory – Grandma cookiesBand groups participated in – Concert Band, Pep Band, and Jazz band Instruments played – TromboneFavorite band song – HaloYears in band – 5Advice to future band members – Practice
Aimee EnglesPlans for next fall – Going to Moorhead for pre-med Favorite band memory – Drumline getting stuck at Channel 5Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Pep band, Concert band, and DrumlineInstruments played – Baritone, Snare, and Trom-boneFavorite band song – ChronometryYears in band – 5Advice to future band members – Practice at least 3 times a week for 20 minutes
Laquone Robinson
2009 Band Seniors
Plans for next fall – Attend University of IowaFavorite band memory – Going on public buses to get to the U of M.Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Concert Band, Drumline, Band CouncilInstruments played – Snare drum, TrumpetYears in Band - 6
Plans for next fall – Not quite sure yetFavorite band memory – To pick just one moment wouldn’t do justice to all the other memories. So there are too many to name.Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Concert BandInstruments played – SaxophonesFavorite band song – TankYears in band – 6Advice to future band members – Practice.
Andre SpillmanMaloney Yang
come out and repre-
sent us all in jazz
festivals, concerts,
and other gigs. The
G r a m my A w a r d
w i n n i n g jazz band
that re- c o r d e d
two CD’s already. Of
course, all this wouldn’t be possible without the band director Christine
Porter. Thank you!
-Written by Kathy Villeda
The Adventures of the BC Jazzers
The definition of a jazz
band is…a “small band
of jazz musicians.” here
in Brooklyn Center hS. It is NOT a
small jazz ensemble; it’s one of the
largest high school jazz bands located in the Minneapolis area.
The BC Jazz Band has been around for many years and has done
numerous performances. This is the jazz band that worked hard
to get to the top. The jazz band that saw many great musicians
BaNd awards
John Philip Sousa Band Award - Maloney Yang
The pinnacle of achievement in a high school band program, the Sousa Award recognizes outstanding dedication
and superior musicianship. The award has become a nationwide symbol of excellence in musical achievement.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - William Martin
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was introduced in 1974 with the approval of his widow, Lucille Armstrong, to
honor outstanding jazz students. Because the Armstrong Award recognizes the highest achievement in jazz
performance at each school, quantities are limited to one per school, except in the event of a tie.
Directors Award - Cameron Whitaker
The Directors Award is giving to one senior each year who goes above and beyond what is asked in the
Instrumental Music Program. These students show leadership, character, and an involvement in multiple facets
of the music program. The Directors Award is an honor to receive.
Christine Porter Band Scholarship - Curtis Lee
The Christine Porter Band Scholarship was started by an anonymous donor in 2006 : “The Christine Porter
Scholarship is presented to an outstanding band student in honor of the exceptional service and tireless devotion
to BCHS and to the band displayed by their director Chris Porter. Every student who has had the opportunity to
work with her, whether they pursue music as a career or not, is better for having been a part of the band and
for having known and worked with Ms Porter. Whatever they do, if they can take even a portion of her devotion
to quality, her amazing creativity, and her example of exemplary conviction and tireless effort, they will
doubtlessly excel at whatever career they choose. With this scholarship we would like to say to Ms. Porter that
we are immeasurably grateful for what you have done for all our students.
Maloney Yang
Cameron Whittaker
William Martin
Curtis Lee