18250 N. Union Street. "I think our main focus was just on trying to keep the kids connected," Vitale said. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. I keep things very casual and try to let the students drive the discussions, Vitale says. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy is learning new tricks. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. There are hand sanitizers in the classrooms and extra masks. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). WESTFIELD, NJ Westfield High School band director Christopher Vitale was recognized among 40 "outstanding music directors" all under the age of 40 for his achievements in enhancing the school's music program by Yamaha. Vitale considers himself lucky not only because of his students and their families, but because he works in a supportive district filled with talented and dedicated music educators, including his co-director, Trevor Sindorf. WHS Band Director Patrick Kennedy said [] Westfield plans to award a band scholarship in her name, and donations payable to Westfield High School Music Boosters Club may be sent to the school at 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151. Central Jersey Music Educators Association. A former student, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Roe 2, said Elgas began keeping her after class to touch her breasts when she was in eighth grade in the late 1970s. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". A junior high school band director from Anaheim molested eight students from the 1970s to the 1990s, forcing one girl to have two abortions, a lawsuit alleges. 18250 N. Union Street . Vitale, who is in his 10th year with Westfield Public Schools and 15th year as a high school band director, says he was extremely surprised and honored to receive the recognition. Fine and Performing Arts Course Catalog. Mr. Winson began his career in Fort Bend ISD as the assistant director of bands at . In 1998, he took the Sycamore Junior High band to Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to perform as the opening act for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He continues to perform with ensembles, such as the Charles Dickens Carolers at venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Concert Band and/or Director's approval through audition. Growing up, he played trombone, flute, and piano, and was actively playing in top-notch ensembles throughout his high school career, including an award-winning 165 member marching band. Prior to being at Venice High School, Mr. Lee was interviewed as one of six finalists for the Band Officer position of the United States Air Force Band. The Westfield High School Bands, under the direction of Vitale and Sindorf, are 3-time Band of America regional finalists, repeated New Jersey State Gala participants, and an invitee to the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. Orchestra. Ive been impressed here. WESTFIELD, NJ Westfield High School band director Christopher Vitale was recognized among 40 "outstanding music directors" all under the age of 40 for his achievements in enhancing the. "If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator.. The club reads Stephen Coveys The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People over the course of several months and meets before school every few weeks to discuss various topics covered in the book. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. Band Director, HS. Elgas family members could not be reached for comment. Get a free morning newsletter with news in Westfield or another town: https://patch.com/subscribe. As the Director of Bands at Westfield High School, Mr. Vitale co-directs the Wind Ensemble, directs the Symphonic Band, oversees two winter color guards, and co-directs the Marching Blue Devils. In ninth grade, Elgas began taking her to his house to have sex, she said. To motivate and inspire his students, Vitale maintains a good balance between high standards and positive support for his students. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. A strong proponent for musical enrichment in the community, he was deeply involved with the UCLAMusic Performance and Education Outreach Program. The plaintiffs are not named in the lawsuit, and The Times does not name victims of sexual assaults. Vitale said the organization provides competitive marching band shows throughout every region of New Jersey. 18250 N. Union Street. Only the flutes dont use them. Chris takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. Granite Bay High School Emerald Brigade. Fremont Junior High, which closed in 1989, and Sycamore Junior High were part of the Anaheim Union High school district. Elgas was a well-known band director in Orange County. At the Oct. 15 football game against Minnechaug at Bullens Field, which the Bombers won 13 to 0, the band couldn't wait to get to halftime. And I think music and art have proven to be a way for students to kind of just step away from that.". She dropped out of high school and ran away to a home for unwed teenage mothers. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Carney urged any additional victims to contact him. "I did not see this coming at all.". The band . We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within . I think weve been fortunate to maintain as many kids in our program as we have. Vitale went to school for music education where he learned to play a variety of instruments, as well as upper level musical concepts that he now teaches to his students. "We discovered that these 4 students are the 86th, 87th . Chris Vitale - Westfield High School Band Director; Anticipated Cost. The band gave concerts at Knotts Berry Farm and played under college conductors at Cal State Fullerton. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Thank you for continuing to support the WHS Bands and Guard programs during these unusual times. Copyright 2017 The Westfield News Group. We meet every day, and are experimenting with using the computer to broadcast the music in the room, and have the kids play along at home, Kennedy said. Each year, these groups perform at concerts, adjudicated festivals, and various civic occasions. During COVID, Vitale said he dealt with a number of challenges as band director and that he had to get creative when it came to teaching music online. Phone: (317) 867-6800. The eight former students sued unnamed defendants who were responsible for overseeing Elgas. "I was extremely surprised," Vitale said. Your Name. "I lost probably 25 kids. The administration and maintenance are doing a nice job, and trying to keep the rooms really clean. WESTFIELD, NJ Westfield High School band director Christopher Vitale was recognized among 40 "outstanding music directors" all under the age of 40 for his achievements in enhancing the school's music program by Yamaha. Scofield served 13 months in prison. "If anything, COVID has taught us that the arts in general, not just music, provides such an important part of a well-rounded education," Vitale said. After the 2019 marching season, directors throughout New Jersey began conversations regarding a need for an organization solely focused on providing an educationally sound marching experience for the bands of our state, he explains. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was among a number of people who wrote letters of recommendation in support of Vitales nomination. We are proud that we have students from every walk of life within our school community in the band. Westfield High School Band director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 40 Under 40, a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha.Westfield Public Schools, Westfield High School Band director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 40 Under 40, a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha last year to recognize outstanding music educators who are making a difference by growing and strengthening their music programs.. "If anything, COVID has taught us that the arts in general, not just music, provides such an important part of a well-rounded education," Vitale said. Seniors Trent Stucenski and Matt McMahon and junior Nate Valeri (seated) showing the new PPE bell covers on their instruments. He said students learn skills in classes, like band or orchestra, that can carry over into their professional lives, such as working with people at a company toward a common goal. I bounce from place to place, he said.The band just received bell covers for the wind and brass instruments, which were ordered by the district as personal protective equipment to keep spray from spreading. If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator., Westfield Public Schools302 Elm StreetWestfield, NJ 07090Phone: (908) 789-4400, Falynn Balassone Links to high school marching bands, college bands, middle school bands and sites of interest to California. To send an email to this staff member, fill out and submit this form. More than 70 high school bands joined the non-profit organization in its first year. Itinerant Music, Band, Teacher. Pulseline: to submit your thoughts click here, Gateway grows up, downs Westfield Technical 41-8, St. Marys schools go remote amid uptick in city COVID cases, Threadbare high school band uniforms to be replaced, Southwick Food Pantry receives donation from Westfield River Brewery, Think local when planning your holiday shopping list. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Your Email. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Sarnoff is also one of six female American Sailing Association instructors/evaluators, where she is the lead instructor of the largest sailing school in Southern California. I was so unbelievably proud that Westfield was recognized on a national stage for music educators all around the country to see.. Through this program he was able to make his European conducting debut at the historic La Schola Cantorum de Paris. "I did not see this coming at all.". Copyright 2023 Westfield Public Schools. Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. Contact Form. William Schnepper . Vitale also co-founded the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA) in 2020, with more than 70 high school bands joining the non-profit organization in its first year. "City Champions For A Quarter Century". Band Boosters Charms Office Suite Questions? As the Director of Bands at Westfield High School, Mr. Vitale co-directs the Wind Ensemble, directs the Symphonic Band, oversees two winter color guards, and co-directs the Marching Blue Devils. Kennedy does all of the remote classes from the high school, which he has made as home base. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Please enter an email address where you can be reached if the staffer needs to respond to you. The backbone of . WESTFIELD - Band has been a little bit of a challenge to get underway, says Westfield High School and Technical Academy Band director Patrick Kennedy, but "we're slowly edging back towards some sense of normalcy," he said. Granada Hills. Email remy.samuels@patch.com. The marching band is open to any student in grades 9-12. Besides directing the many ensembles at WHS which include three concert bands, two jazz bands, two percussion ensembles, two winter color guards and the marching band Vitale also co-founded the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association in 2020. Mr. Vitale holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting Performance from the University of Delaware. Right now, Bob Plasse of Westfield on Weekends contacted me to see if we could do something on Channel 15. Elgas took her to get an abortion. Anti-Bullying Coordinator. Granada Hills Charter High School Highlander Band. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. WESTFIELD Band has been a little bit of a challenge to get underway, says Westfield High School and Technical Academy Band director Patrick Kennedy, but were slowly edging back towards some sense of normalcy, he said.Kennedy said the numbers of students taking band are lower at WHS than they ever have been. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & ELEMENTARY DIRECTOR, music/visual instructor & middle school director, MUSIC/VISUAL INSTRUCTOR & MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR, Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. Kennedy sees a third of his members on Cohort A, a third on Cohort B, and he has another third that are fully remote and participate online. WESTFIELD, NJ Westfield High School band director Christopher Vitale was recognized among 40 "outstanding music directors" all under the age of 40 for his . All rights reserved.Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility, New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association. THE LOS ANGELES HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BIOGRAPHY. Hes gone through generations of young women, and the district did nothing to protect these students. By helping others, you create a better experience for yourself a win-win. These groups study and perform a variety of literature, including swing, jazz, funk, and latin. He said the jazz band, which is anywhere from 10 to 20 students, can fit in the practice room together.In some ways this has allowed us to evaluate what we do and who we are, he said.Kennedy acknowledged that all of the moving parts have slowed down how much material they can cover, and they havent been allowed to schedule any performances. "We found that coming out of this, students are dealing with all kinds of things and stress levels are higher than we've ever seen them. I lost probably 25 kids. All DMA Staff. Have a news tip? We might put together some small ensembles and record them for the holidays. They appreciate the honest approach and the sense of accomplishment that they feel when they reach their goals is far greater as a result., Every other year, Vitale runs a leadership book club that is open to any student. Our team of veteran educators and designers brings 100+ years of combined experience in the activity. It is . Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. Westfield HS Band, Chantilly, Virginia. "Through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork," Vitale said. Salad, Sandwich Shop To Open Very Soon In Westfield, Union County Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 with Free Trees for Schools. The Westfield High School band has a hashtag #BandFamily that resonates with students, staff and families. Great Oak High School Marching Band. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. . 36 character (s) remaining. We have a fantastic team of dedicated educators working together to drive the organization forward, including my co-president Erik Lynch [from Verona High School]., Copyright 2023 Yamaha Corporation of America and Yamaha Corporation. (THE WESTFIELD NEWS/AMY PORTER). Many of her students have been accepted into prestigious programs, such as California Summer School of the Arts, SCVA Honors Choir, California All-State Choir, and ACDA National Honor Choir, for the past consecutive years. [Vitale] takes the 2nd assignment VERY seriously. According to Yamaha, they received hundreds of nominations from students, parents, teachers and local instrument dealers and mentors, highlighting the music educators impacting their community and students in a positive direction. The kids have been great in wearing the masks, and staying socially distanced. Remy Samuels , Patch Staff Posted Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 4:48 . I wonder where Id be today if it wasnt for this person who turned my entire world upside down, said the former student, now in her 50s, who later married and had children. Shortly after her 15th birthday, she got pregnant. He said students learn skills in classes, like band or orchestra, that can carry over into their professional lives, such as working with people at a company toward a common goal. Im going to keep a Google Classroom until I retire. Westfield High School Bands. Through music we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork, among other things, he says. In class, Elgas sometimes dimmed the lights and pushed boys and girls together to force them to kiss, she said. At WHS, he meets with anywhere from 10 to 30 students at a time. How Many Inches Of Snow Did Westfield Get? Self-reflection and self-improvement have superseded competition. And I have always tried to be bluntly honest with my students, he says. Two of the districts high school band directors, Alex Delao and Jeffrey William Plum, were convicted of molesting students in the 1980s. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Always professional and well respected by his colleagues, I can think of no one more deserving of this recognition., Vitale says that through music, we can teach acceptance, empathy, communication, accountability, time management and teamwork. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". Vitale said his nomination was completely unexpected. Westfield, IN 46074. . The Westfield High School band director was recognized by Yamaha for his achievements as an educator and growing the WHS music program. He said he often hears from WHS alumni that being a part of music program served them well later in life. with Co-Band Director Trevor Sindorf, did some tallying out of curiosity. We still have 70-something kids thats not a terrible number, he said.The WHS students are never all in one place at a time. We hope to have that partnership in place, to share some music with the community, and have the kids perform in a different type of venue, he said. The Westfield Bands have given performance tours of Austria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. Elgas told The Times that his students dont know how good they can be. For some kids, the online thing isnt for them. He described Vitale as an extremely dedicated teacher who is invested in the success of his students. Choir. Vitale explained that there is a communal aspect of making music with other people that is not something students get in other academic subjects. The facility has a Springfield postal address . We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf writes. Each time we run the club I learn from my students, which I find very fulfilling!, Vitale views high school band as a vehicle to build good humans. WHS Band co-director Trevor Sindorf was one of the many people who sent in letters for Vitale's nomination. Venice High School's Band Director, Mr. Lee hails from a small suburban town in South Jersey. Westfield High School Bands. WHS Band Director Receives Prestigious Honor. Junior Jimmy Krupienski plays with a new PPE bell cover on his trumpet. Our workshops are taught by university professors and high school band directors. We look forward to growing in 2022 as an organization run by directors focused on providing world-class adjudication at a low price, Vitale says. All rights reserved (About Us). "We found that coming out of this, students are dealing with all kinds of things and stress levels are higher than we've ever seen them. Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band (California State University, Fresno) Fresno. Sept. 29, 2020 3:23 PM PT. The band director, who is in his tenth year at Westfield High School, was named to the "40 Under 40" Music Advocacy Program after several of his colleagues and students sent in letters of support of his nomination. "A big part of what we provide in high school band is a social network for the kids.". He allegedly impregnated one girl three times, ordering her to abort the fetuses. To be able to navigate this together is certainly a lot of moving parts, he said.Hes also trying to get the jazz band and drum roll together after school to practice, so theyre ready when they do get a chance to perform. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. WESTFIELD The Westfield High School Marching Band is in the middle of a busy season, and they're loving every minute of it. When they do well, I tell them and when they dont, I dont shy away from making that known. When she was 18 and pregnant by Elgas again, she changed her mind at the abortion clinic. Lai is an undergraduate student at Columbia University studying political science and serves as the news editor for her student paper, the Columbia Daily Spectator. Stephanie Lai was a 2020 intern for the Los Angeles Times. Vitale said there were over 35 letters written on his behalf. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. . According to Yamaha, they received hundreds of nominations from students, parents, teachers and local instrument dealers and mentors, highlighting the music educators impacting their community and students in a positive direction. In October 1983, she gave birth to a boy, naming him Richard after his father. 1000 character (s) remaining. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Vitale is among 40 music educators across the United States who met the programs criteria of "action, courage, creativity and growth.". I tell students that you dont have to be best friends with everyone in our band, but you do have to learn how to work together and help each other be successful. Have a news tip? He is invested in his students well-being far more than any band director I know.. Westfield High School Band director Christopher Vitale has been named to the 2022 "40 Under 40, a music education advocacy program launched by Yamaha last year to "recognize . We can all agree that band directing is equal parts music education and life education, Sindorf wrote. Luckily, Vitale said this year has been "pretty normal" and that the students have been extremely resilient through all of it. In the last period of the day, they have 30 or so students, and have to break into groups; half in the band room, and half in the auditorium, where student leaders lead the practice. Vitale is also a leader throughout the state and helped start the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA). Growing up, he played trombone, flute, and piano, and was actively playing in top-notch ensembles throughout his high school career, including an award-winning 165 member marching band. The kids certainly do try. If I can teach that and foster a love and appreciation for music along the way, then I think Im doing everything I set out to do as an educator.. Music Director. Band Director: Andrew Muth. The Westfield High School Bands, under the direction of Vitale and Sindorf, are three-time Band of America regional finalists, repeated New Jersey State Gala participants, and an invitee to the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. 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