Conducted by Sharon Toulouse

The program will be selected from the following:

Tournament Stephen Bulla High School Cadets Sousa arr. Robert E. Foster Quiet Rain Walter Cummings

Triumph Rob Foster Jr.

Conducted by Rob Foster Jr. Portrait of a Clown Frank Ticheli

Conducted by James Swearingen

The program will be selected from the following:

Celebration and Song Robert Sheldon A Song of Hope James Swearingen March of the Belgian Paratroopers Sousa arr. Swearingen

A Sousa Portrait Robert E. Foster

Conducted by Robert E. Foster

Tailspin Rob Romeyn

Executive Committee Paul Aubrey Blue Valley

Janelle Brower Blue Valley

Johannah Cox Lawrence

Randy Crow Maize

Ryan Elliot Garden City

Robert Foster University of Kansas

Robert Foster Jr. DeSoto

Gerald Gipson Blue Valley

John Hepford Lawrence

Jena McElwain Olathe

Scott Robinson Lawrence

Deborah Woodall-Routledge Lawrence

Advisory Board Dr. Martin Bergee

University of Kansas

Mike Corrigan B.A.C.

Horn Dr.

Dr. Martin Dunlap MidAmerica

Nazarene University

Paula Dunlap Past Chair

Dr. Craig Fuchs Pittsburg State

University

Jeff Jordan Fort Hays State

University Patrick Kelly

Lawrence School District

Mike Meyer Meyer Music

Lori Supinie Senseney Music

The John Philip Sousa committee members would like to thank the Kansas City Flute Choir, the University of Kansas Band Staff, Mr. Robert E. Foster, the Lied Center staff, Doug Wendel, Printing Solutions, Pride Promotions, Mike Corrigan, B.A.C. Horn Dr., Senseney Music, and Meyer Music for helping to make this such a wonderful event. Parents, thank you for your continued support of music education. Your child’s contribution today would not be possible without the overwhelming support they receive from you.

Please remember to inquire about scholarship opportunities when attending band camp this summer! Do not forget to mention that your student was a member of the John Philip Sousa State Jr. Honor Band for a discount!

Flute Molly Wright Kayla Deghand Ella Spillman Aubree Grantz Alina Kolchinsky Stephani Brunson Megan Wendel Claire Fuhlhage Anna Vansrory Helen Weis Emma Nixon Sarah Holder Marissa Miller

Oboe Deandra Horner Hannah Thurlby Bassoon John Kaiser Harrison Short Sam Howe Clarinet Breanna McCracken Kersten Taylor Ben Murdock Ryan Jones Anna Wolock Jocelyn Clark Jackson Alforo Karen Barkema Gavin Mullin Crystal Rathburn Rachel Pruett Janie Nugent Lauren Fischer Anna Gaiche Paige Staggs Michaela VanDuesen Zoe Laure Calvin Winkler Bass Clarinet Meredith Shaheed Kyle Connelly Nate Bergman

Contra Alto Clarinet Chris James Alto Saxophone Jordan Savage Jack Carver Amanda Duke Joel Craig Avery Pardue Tenor Saxophone Mattew Miller Cale Brady Austin Latham Baritone

Saxophone Kyler Gish Ridge Rose Trumpet Quin Wallace James Evans Ben Heueisen Ian Ahaus Hayden Dillavou Logan Patterson Hannah Steinert Patrick Cook Trenton Biggerstaff Sam Heidrick Caleb Rude Jordan Emerson Jonah Pellegrino Courtney Wohletz Gwendolyn Schwein Diane Camarda French Horn Kara Smith Jenna Stokes Samantha Simoneau Kylee Gardner Kayla Hofaker Elaine Zhu Cassie Paulson

Trombone Colin Wreath Jacob Howey Brian Nam Jared Baruth Tate Sazama Megan Towle Briley Lewis Sam Rosenbaum Nick Dahl Trenton Schneider Paul Laurenzo Baritone Zachary Yarbrough Justin Boegeboehn Nathaniel Martin Mary Reed-Weston Tuba Nicholas Johnston Lauren Stroder John Ely Matthew Lynn Hank Lancaster Louis Riddle Percussion Austin Fraser Tyler Hill Tom Fabing Hank Sherman Andrew Wray Spencer Wittkorn Blakely Rosegrant Joshua Lehl

Flute Ella Johnson Chen-Yu Lee Amukta Nuney Toni French Alison Parker Sabrea Platz Abby Petheram Elise Allee Erin Cocjin Zeke Sarvis Kelly Bushouse Jasmine Jakmouj Tania Allen Olivia Keen Greta Miller Oboe Noelle Schlenk William Branom Bassoon Jared Carlton Kaela Berg Lydia Zicker Clarinet Madelyn Snodgrass Patrick Moll Connor Guthridge Madeline Winter Noah Patton Audrey LaVere Kassy Shelby Daniel McMillin Jeremy Chenoweth Caroline Schmidt Michaela Esau Cain Maddie Honorah Maggio Shianne Figge Jessica Lutgen Jonathan Wolsey Bass Clarinet Audra Elford Darby Rolf Emma Jenkins

Contra Bass Clarinet Samantha Howe Alto Saxophone Anton Barybin Faith Hofaker Andrew Liu Evan Kappelman Tenor Saxophone Joel Lewis Emma Garcia Antonio Gonzles Baritone

Saxophone Sean McCray Trumpet Janelle Sharp Abby Kennemer Nollan Dillavou Conan Alexander Adam Gillette Allison Bixler Sam Stranathan Jesus Briseno Lily Solomonson Camille Poulain Adam Dickey Katelyn Hess Aaron Watkins Autumn Hohmann Alex Renaut Payton Paramore Jaxon Arthur Ben Chisam French Horn Evan Cornell Andrew Oberholtzer Tyler Cummings Kira Flynn Nate Hofmann Hunter Jaeger

Trombone William Kossar Luke Leavitt Gabe Karst Harrison Pierce Collin Severud Sara Haggard Keira Dobbs Nicolas Ginavan Elise Henderson Donavan Davis Krsna Ramachandran Connor Sites Baritone Ragan Foster Evan Sullivan Ryan Ingraham Jericho Jones Chase Kauffman Tuba Patrick Whitaker Jonathan Mercer Jonathan Cole Gershwin Kile Dorian Coleman Percussion Brandon Wells Samuel Crowley Meagan Hunt Daniel Johnson Zaid Gratz Cade Heikes Alexander Kolar

opportunity to appreciate the simple things in life, and, most importantly, each other.

March of the Belgian Paratroopers James Swearingen While serving in the Belgian army during WWI, Pierre Leemans, (1897-1980) was asked by his regimental commander to compose a march. Several attempts were made, but he was unable to complete the project. Later during WWII, a group of Belgian paratroopers, once again, asked him to write a march. Revisiting his original attempts, he was able to quickly write a piece, March of the Belgian Paratroopers, that has long been recognized as one of the greatest marches of the wind band repertoire. It is both unique in design and certainly very pleasing to the ear. A Sousa Portrait Robert E. Foster

A Sousa Portrait is a narrative musical tribute that tells the story of this famous composer who made such an impact to the band world. Sit back and enjoy this intriguing juxtaposition of words and familiar John Philip Sousa marches as narrated by Executive Board member, Gerald Gipson.

TAILSPIN! Rob Romeyn If you have ever been on an airplane flight that has experienced turbulence, you will be able to relate to TAILSPIN! This piece was inspired by a memorable commuter jet trip taken by the composer in 1992. It is an explosive and hard hitting composition capturing the peril of an airline in rapid descent. You are going to feel like putting a seatbelt on for this piece!

Kansas John Philip Sousa Jr. Honor Band

Chair Jena McElwain PAST CHAIRS

Paula Dunlap, Olathe, 10-13 Scott Robinson, Lawrence Middle School 06-09 Patrick Kelly, West Jr. High School 03-06 Deborah Woodall-Routledge, co-chair Southwest Middle School 03 Ed Colson Oregon Trail Jr. High School 01-03

from Washington, D.C.’s only high school. It was their request that Sousa write them a march and that it should be better than his National Fencibles march which Sousa had written for a rival cadet corp. Sousa agreed to do this and the result was The High School Cadets which became one of his most popular marches. In a letter in 1910, Sousa confirmed that he felt it was indeed a superior march. The march was copyrighted and first published in 1890 and it was subsequently also published for piano, piano duet, guitar, mandolin and guitar, banjo, banjo duet, cornet and piano, and for band and orchestra. Today over 100 years after its creation, The High School Cadets remains one of the most popular marches in the world. TRIUMPH! Rob Foster Jr. TRIUMPH! was written by Executive Board Member Rob Foster Jr. to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Kansas John Philip Sousa Jr. Honor Band. Triumph is an exciting and challenging work for young bands. It was written as a celebration to recognize the accomplishments of the outstanding honor band students, guest conductors, and the growth and success of the Kansas John Philip Sousa Jr. Honor Band organization! Portrait of a Clown Frank Ticheli Portrait of a Clown, published in 1988, is a musical portrait of the comical and gentle sides of a clown. It was composed for, and first performed by the Murchison, Texas Middle School Matador Band, under Cheryl Floyd.

Celebration and Song Robert Sheldon Written to honor their director, Steven D. Taylor, of his 30 years of service to the band program in the Hillsdale Schools of Jeromesville, Ohio, friends, family and alumni commissioned this piece as a surprise for his 2008 Spring Concert. The composer has attempted to capture some of the sincerity and positive energy of this remarkable music educator in the thematic material and style of the piece.

Song of Hope James Swearingen

All of us were deeply affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. As a result, it was my desire to compose a reflective piece that would serve as a vision of hope amongst the sadness that we all felt. Extending the hand of support to those in need of comfort is an important part of who we are

as Americans. By learning how to deal with tragedy, we are afforded the

James Swearingen's talents as a performer, composer/arranger and educator include a background of extensive training and experience. He has earned degrees from Bowling Green State University and The Ohio State University. Mr. Swearingen is currently Professor of Music, Department Chair of Music Education and one of several resident composers at Capital University located in Columbus, Ohio. He also serves as a staff arranger for the famed Ohio State University Marching Band. Prior to his appointment at Capital in 1987, he spent eighteen years teaching instrumental music in the public schools of central Ohio. His first teaching assignment took him to the community of Sunbury, Ohio. He then spent fourteen years as Director of Instrumental Music at Grove City High School where his marching, concert and jazz bands all received acclaim for their high standards of performing excellence. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Swearingen manages to be very active as a guest conductor, adjudicator and educational clinician. Appearances have included trips throughout the United States, as well as Japan, Australia, Europe, Canada and The Republic of China. Mr. Swearingen's numerous contributions for band have been enthusiastically received by school directors, student performers and audiences worldwide. With over 500 published works, he has written band compositions and arrangements that reflect a variety of musical forms and styles. Many of his pieces, including 86 commissioned works, have been chosen for contest and festival lists. He is a recipient of several ASCAP awards for published compositions and in 1992 was selected as an Accomplished Graduate of the Fine and Performing Arts from Bowling Green State University. In March of 2000, he was invited to join The American Bandmasters Association, considered to be the most prestigious bandmaster organization in the world. Mr. Swearingen received the 2002 Community Music Educator Award given annually by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. In that same year, he became conductor of the Grove City Community Winds. This highly talented ensemble consists of many fine musicians from the central Ohio area. He is a member of numerous professional and honorary organizations including OMEA, MENC, ASBDA, Phi Beta Mu and Pi Kappa Lambda. On June 20, 2009, The American School Band Directors Association, Inc., presented Mr. Swearingen with the A. Austin Harding Award. This prestigious award is presented annually by the organization and is reflective of valuable and dedicated service to the school bands of America. Many of Mr. Swearingen's most popular band compositions have been recorded by the prestigious Washington Winds and are available on Walking Frog Records compact discs: His recordings include In All Its Glory, Exaltation, Celebration For Winds And Percussion, The Light Of Dawn, and the newest release, Flight of Valor.

Although graduating from high school in Corpus Christi, TX Sharon Toulouse calls Lawrence, KS home. After graduating in 1998 from The University of Kansas with a bachelor degree in Music Education,

Sharon became the assistant director of bands at Lawrence Free State High School. In 2003, Sharon pursued a Masters of Music in Instrumental Wind Conducting at The University of Kansas. Upon graduating in 2005, she was offered a position as an officer/conductor in The United States Army. During her Army career, she worked with The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band at Fort Monroe, VA, and The United States Army Field

Band at Fort Meade, MD. After the birth of her son Timothy in 2011, she separated from active Army and joined the Washington D.C. National Guard Band where she holds the position of Executive Officer/Associate Conductor. Although the Army provided many wonderful opportunities and exciting adventures, home was calling. As Assistant Director of Bands at KU, she is thrilled to be returning home.

Robert E. Foster is Professor of Music, and Assistant Chairman of the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Kansas. He is also the conductor of the award winning Lawrence City Band in Lawrence, Kansas.

He served as director of bands at the University of Kansas from 1971 to August, 2002. Prior to that time he served as associate director of bands at the University of Florida. Before moving to Florida he taught in the public schools of Houston and Austin, Texas. He is the President and CEO of The John Philip Sousa Foundation, and is past president of the American Bandmasters Association, the National Band Association, the Southwest Division of CBDNA, and of the Big 12 Band Directors Association. He has been on the board of directors for CBDNA, ABA, NBA, The John Philip Sousa Foundation, and the Kansas Bandmasters Association, and was selected Bandmaster of the Year by KBA. He was selected one of the Ten Music Educators honored by the School Musician magazine. He is on the advisory board of the Instrumentalist Magazine, and in 2006 he was inducted into The National Band Association Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors. An active composer/arranger/conductor/clinician, he serves as Educational Consultant for Wingert-Jones Publications. He and his wife, Becky, have three children.

Robert Foster, Jr. was born in Gainesville, Florida in 1966. He received his Music Education degree from the University of Kansas while playing varsity football for the Jayhawk football team. He signed a free agent contract with the N.F.L.’s Atlanta Falcons in 1988. Following his football career, he went on to complete his MS degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois. He has also completed additional graduate work at the University of North Texas and the University of Kansas.

Mr. Foster has been a band director and has taught at the University of Maryland, Texas Christian University, Haskell Indian Nations University, and Tennessee Tech University. Additionally, he has taught 10 years in the Eudora and De Soto, Kansas middle schools and high schools. He has numerous commission projects to his credit, and has written and published original band compositions for young bands, middle school and high school bands, as well as Military Bands. Mr. Foster has also written over 100 marching band arrangements and numerous original works and transcriptions for brass bands. Mr. Foster works throughout the year writing arrangements and working with the Fountain City Brass Band Youth Academy, the De Soto Brass Band, and the Kansas Lions Band. He resides in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife Kelley and their two children Dylan and Ragan

PROGRAM NOTES

Tournament Stephen Bulla The title of this work serves a dual purpose. In one sense, it describes programmatically a period of history when knights fought bravely in suits of armor. The music seeks to portray the battles engaged by these great warriors of mythic renown. The Tournament was a time of fierce jousting for the favor of royalty as well as a duel of mortal combat. This is the programmatic basis for the work. In another sense, the music is structured to showcase the various instrumental sections of the ensemble, often in call and response patterns. Although they are not literally dueling, each section will have its own moment of glory. High School Cadets John Philip Sousa Following the Civil War, high school marching units or drill teams were very popular in Washington, D.C. Spirited rivalries developed between some of these groups as each strived to outperform their rivals. In 1890, Sousa was approached by the representatives of the marching cadet corps