Mr. Harrington graduated from Westfield High School where he performed in bands directed by Mr. Richard Crain and Mr. Philip Geiger. The Allen Escadrille claims to be the country's largest high school marching band, with a membership of over 800 students. Website. He now serves as a member of the Bluecoats brass staff, a role he began in November of 2018. Students are assessed in the spring of their eighth grade year to determine proper placement in the high school band program. During Philips tenure at Westfield, the program received both the John Philip Sousa Foundations Sudler Shield and Sudler Flag. Westfield High School Band - Westfield Band Announcements Pre-Assessment Concert #1 @ Westfield Highschool Auditorium - 02/28 - 7PM Pre-Assessment Concert #2 @ Westfield Highschool Auditorium - 03/01 - 7PM Marching Bulldog Calendar If the calendar below does not appear on your device. He is also a graduate from Cy-Fair High School, where he was an All-State Percussionist. Chris Kreger serves as an assistant director of the Belton High School band program. TIMELY. During Philip's tenure at Westfield, the program received both the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Shield and Sudler Flag. SA Featuring the WHS Band and Jazz Band, the WHS Alumni Band and solo/small group performances this annual tradition promises to be another fantastic "Sentimental Journey". He has danced at Alvin Ailey, Steps On Broadway, and many other reputable dance schools across the country. Getting to perform Samuel Barbers Symphony No. Proudly created with Wix.com. In 2005 he opened Spillane Middle School and remained there until 2017 when he moved to Cypress Woods. Allen High School also has a broadcast program, KGLE 3 Teen News. The Escadrille was invited to perform in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2009, and performed in the 2006 Rose Parade as well as the 2016 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. 46% of Westfield High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races. %%EOF Cinjin Casillas is in his seventh year with the Cypress Woods Band. Westfield High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year. !r3Sz3l[y^}m2LB(L] FJ(e[#c"Tf?++K,a?s9^6 (: jiNlr5c: l2/ O1)V-saHj>qu G}H!01 aesP}m39Xy@[7sDZaT03L2. The Spillane Band was named a Commended Winner in the National Wind Band Honors competition in 2015 and 2016. Robert is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and anticipates attending Officer Candidate School for the U.S. Navy. In the four years he was at Wunderlich, with the help of Tony Lewis, Peter Warshaw, Steve and Linda Ruff, and a group of marvelous private lesson teachers, the program grew and improved. He worked and helped out at A1 Texas Tint, his . Mr. Hudnall has been the color guard director at Trinity HS, Corsicana HS, Navarro College, and Robert E Lee HS. He learned he had a lot of work to do to catch up with all these great musicians.At the end of his junior year, Irving High was getting a new band director, Lee South. Well talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next. He graduated from Cedar Ridge High School in 2013 and received his bachelors degree in Music Ed. Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient), Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. Philip and a few of his band friends were so excited they drove up to R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton to greet him! In 1997, he moved to Cypress-Fairbanks where he was the Director of Bands at Dean Middle School for eight years. Mr. Kreger student-taught in the Houston area at North Shore Senior HS with Mr. Shane Goforth and at Berry Miller JH with Mr. Chris Bennett. 1 for band under the direction of Dr. Frederick Finnell was the culminating event of his high school career.With Mr. Souths encouragement and Mr. Joe Franks facilitation, a late May scholarship audition for the Southern Methodist Universitys School of Music and the Mustang Marching Band was arranged with the SMU Orchestra Conductor, James Rives-Jones and Mustang Marching Band Director Coach Irving Dreibrodt. What is the student:teacher ratio of Westfield High School? This group will participate in concerts and adjudicated activities suitable for high school musicians. He has performed lead roles in multiple ballets, such as Sleeping Beauty and Firebird. During Philips senior year, Mr. South taught him many valuable lessons concerning ensemble concepts and student accountabilitylike not talking in rehearsal and abiding by the schools dress code policy concerning hair length. Philip was named the head director of Wunderlich Intermediate Schooleven though he had shoulder length hair and chose to wear a baby blue leisure suit with white patent leather boots to the interview. The teacher population of 179 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years. Mr. Casillas enjoys spending time with the family dogs, expanding his knowledge of all things nerd, and tending to his LEGO collection. Prior instrumental music experience is required. of Education. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student up to the ninth and/or tenth grade. [citation needed], As of 2021[update] Allen High has the largest University Interscholastic League (UIL) athletic program of any Texas high school. rWIVkFNpJn+en~m`5?40r ,D+qI-1um0&Q((O501c8*%y~efD His concert bands received multiple sweepstakes and the percussion section received many best in class awards during his time there. The team's regular season record was 91 with an overall record of 132. He was born on January 9, 1997 in Houston, Texas to Donna-Marie Payne Kennison and Jose G. Rios, Sr. Jose was a student at Westfield High School. AP course enrollment at AHS is 53%.[7]. Mr. Kwaku began working at Belton High School in the Fall of 2019 and served as an assistant director for 3 years before moving into the Director of Bands position. Westfield High School Marching Band from Houston, Texas. Mr. Casillas is a graduate of Texas Christian University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in music education. It is the only high school in the Allen Independent School District. [7][8] In February 2017 the district proposed redrawing the attendance boundaries of its high schools; this would take effect in the 2020-2021 school year. The Westfield High School Marching band from Houston, Texas competing in the 1989 UIL Texas State 5A Marching Band Competition. [6] The final expansion of the school was completed in 2011. 137 were here. Mr. Casillas is a former member of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. The 110-member band plans to perform "The Dark Horse" this season, which has a focus of underdogs winning . The course enables students to make informed critical and aesthetic judgments, build self-assessment skills, and understand the historical and cultural influences of music. Mr. Hudnall was born and raised in Nacogdoches, Texas. Student Admission ticket is only $5. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In the summers, he has worked as a clinician for N8 Rhythm and Percussion One for schools all over the state. The school, in the Westfield community, has a Houston, Texas postal address. "[5][6], In 2004, the district moved Westfield 9th grade students to a separate building. Mr. Casillas has studied with percussionists Dr. Brian West, Dr. Richard Gipson, Dr. Dave Hall, and Paul Rennick. The WHS Concert Band is a full year course designed primarily to provide intermediate ninth and tenth grade students with a foundation in all aspects of reading, playing and understanding music. [2] [3] The school, which serves grades 9-12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. Allen won the Class 6A Division I football state championship game 4716 against Cypress Ranch High School at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, on December 20, 2014. There are 2 band stands, The Bomber Pride Jazz Cafe and tables and chairs set up cabaret style for 2 relaxing and enjoyable evenings of music.. Allen went 151 on the season, only losing to Coppell early in the season. The Westfield High School Band performs in Finals of the Texas UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest on November 10, 1986 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, T. On the day of competition, Polly took young Philip down to a coliseum filled with young music enthusiasts. Reach out to Band Parent President Bob Gelinas or . He has performed in Carnegie Hall with the TCU Wind Symphony, and at the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Super Bowl with the TCU Marching Band. 2021 by Belton Marching 100. In the 200809 school year, Allen High School was the state champion in football, hockey, girls' bowling and wrestling. The goal of Concert Band is to develop an artistically informed student, knowledgeable of musical terminology, symbols, history, and to help him/her become technically competent on his/her instrument, self-assessing his/her own progress and performance. Mr. Smith is excited to be teaching at Belton High School as an assistant band director/percussion instructor, and is starting his 22nd year teaching music in Texas. Before coming to Cypress Woods, Mr. Byers was a Marching Instructor for Westwood High School and Westlake High School. While at Westfield, he earned a chair in the TMEA All-State Band and was named an Outstanding Soloist at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Austin. Westfield High School is a public school located in HOUSTON, TX. TEXAS BANDMASTERS HALL OF FAME It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student through the Concert Band experience. Allen High School offers the International Baccalaureate program to its students, with the class of 2002 being the first to graduate Full Diploma. Richard was salutatorian of his class. While at UT, Mr. Peterman performed as a member of the 2014 Wind Ensemble on their world tour, performed in the premiere of John Mackeys. 13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average). Mr. Casillas resides in Cypress with his wife Molly Casillas who is also a busy band director. Their daughter Amber resides in San Antonio where she is working towards a nursing assistant certification. The Concert Bands serve as the foundation of our band program. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. The stadium (which cost nearly $60 million) opened for the 2012 football season. Wunderlich became an outstanding band program.Klein Forest High School opened in 1979 with Bob Blanton, Paul Worosello, and Philip sharing teaching responsibilities. (281) 891-7130. In the spring of 2022, Allen High School's UIL Academics team was runner-up in the 6A Academic UIL State Competition. . The Westfield High School Band Booster Club is a non-profit organization that directly supports the WHS Big Red Band program and students. James E. Taylor High School Marching Band Katy Texas A&M University-Commerce Pride Marching Band Commerce Texas Christian University Horned Frog Marching Band . Copyright 2023 Phi Beta Mu - Alpha Chapter. Westfield High School Band Booster Club | Houston TX 16713 Ella Blvd. Reach out to Band Parent President Bob Gelinas or Vice President Kim Avery to see how you can get involved in the production of this great Westfield tradition. Public 9-12. The Allen Eagles wrestling team won the THSCA dual state tournament in the 200809 season, defeating the defending UIL state champions Randall High School. . They play for the 6A football team, participate in competitions and perform in parades and other venues. 118 0 obj <>stream With his encouragement, Philip entered into a city-wide classical music competition during which Philip would have to correctly identify the name of the piece and the composer. His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association. The school did not receive any of the seven possible distinction designations.[10]. Mr. Kreger is in his 3nd year of teaching at Belton High School where he began his teaching career in the year 2020. On February 27, 2014, the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete making it unsafe to use. It received the Sudler Shield Award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2004. 6?^ jK{fB_"M /^BOG ^ Dpc . In this article, well take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. Spring Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. Kevin Kwaku is currently the Director of Bands for the Belton High School band program. Mr. Harrington graduated from Westfield High School where he performed in bands directed by Mr. Richard Crain and Mr. Philip Geiger. The Allen High School boys' bowling team won the 200102 and 200708 Texas High School Bowling Club Team Championships. NFL Draft Prospect Profile (2002): Lee Mays. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Assists with Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Concert Winds, and Concert Band. With his encouragement, Philip entered into a city-wide classical music competition during which Philip would have to correctly identify the name of the piece and the composer. There are 2 band stands, The Bomber Pride Jazz Cafe and tables and chairs set up cabaret style for 2 relaxing and enjoyable evenings of music. After graduating, he has spent his summers working for the university as a coordinator for the Longhorn Music Camp. 2,838 students attend Westfield High School. 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Students are assessed in the spring to determine proper placement in the high school band program. [15], Due to the program's popularity and student population, the school was authorized, via an approved April 2009 referendum, to build an 18,000-seat stadium (Allen Eagle Stadium) for the team. under the direction of Dr. Frederick Finnell was the culminating event of his high school career. endstream endobj startxref Prior to being a band director, Mr. Hardee was a private lesson and masterclass instructor in school districts in the Houston and Austin areas. [citation needed], The Allen Clinical Rotation Program received a new technology lab.[25]. The Allen High School shooting team won the overall SCTP national championship in 2014. Allen won the Class 5A Division I football state championship game 3521 against Houston Lamar, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, on December 22, 2012. The Allen High School girls' golf program achieved the first UIL state championship for the school by winning the state tournament in 2005. . AHS also provides Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and elective courses. 3.3K subscribers The Westfield High School Band performs in Finals of the Texas UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest on November 9, 1988 at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.. Upcoming Events Mar 10 Teacher Professional Development Day - no students All Day Mar 13 Spring Break All Day Mar 14 Spring Break All Day Mar 15 Spring Break All Day Mar 16 Spring Break All Day Mar 17 Spring Break All Day View Calendar Lunch Menu Transportation Contact Us He also had great fun being a member of both The Best Dressed Band in All the Land and of a local rock band, Thyrza, with Noe Marmolejo. According to Philips memory, it was the first time in his whole life he was nervous. In his spare time, Mr. Hardee enjoys playing his instruments, video editing, and working on his health. in Music Studies and Certificate in Performance from the University of Texas at Austin and M.M. Prior to arriving to Belton, Mr. Kwaku spent 2 years as an assistant director at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas. We are a 501c3 organization which supports all 10 performing ensembles that make up the Westfield High School Bands. He received his music degree from LSU where he was a member of the symphony, wind ensemble, and was the drumline captain/staff arranger for the famed Golden Band from Tigerland. After college, he taught for two years at Westfield High School where his responsibilities included private lessons and assisting with the defending state champion Big Red Band percussion section. Mr. Peterman has also served as an Assistant Director for the CFISD Honor Clarinet Choir which performed at The Midwest Clinic and TMEA Convention. He studied dance performance and choreography at Stephen F Austin State University, achieving one of his major goals by graduating from his hometown university. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student up to the ninth and/or tenth grade. In addition to his normal duties, Mr. Casillas is a frequent clinician for percussion programs in the Houston area. Mr. Peterman has also served as an Assistant Director for the CFISD Honor Clarinet Choir which performed at The Midwest Clinic and TMEA Convention. Mr. Casillas has enjoyed great success at Cypress Woods High School. While at Dean Middle School, he was named the 2003 Teacher of the Year and was listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers for 2003 and 2005. Public school Allen won the Class 6A Division I football championship game 3533 against Lake Travis High School at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, on December 23, 2017. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The fight song was based on "Go You Northwestern" ("Go Charlotte Trojans"), and the alma mater was the same song played at a very slow tempo. $'uI-_8+ye5%EafL$d4C!21:Xvkp'[N`(!cH 6?$I}Bc|A^B@)Bc_'pQ YkE+fpnsI [7PQ,iOX{8^/z_ 5^!Ff>: tI/1oZZuR?%Kd,y, cFeL51 @cKJibKUJ@Z#kB;1`b Search for "Westfield High School" App Features: Events, News, Daily Bulletin, Photos, Staff Directory & Athletics. After finishing the 2008 regular season with a record of 91, the Eagles beat South Grand Prairie, Coppell, Odessa Permian, Euless Trinity, Round Rock Stony Point, and Fort Bend Hightower in the state championship to earn their first-ever state title, making them Texas' Class 5A Div I State Champions. On the day of competition, Polly took young Philip down to a coliseum filled with young music enthusiasts. He was named by the same association in 2012 as the Texas Bandmaster of the Year. [3] [4] Spring High School, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. He previously spent 21 years as Director of Music for the Spring Independent School District near Houston, Texas. He has also served as the Texas Music Educators . Then, in the 201718 season, Allen boys won its first state championship in the school's history. Stadium in Austin, Tex. Mrs. Harrington earned her music education degree from The University of Houston in 1992 where she was in the Concert Chorale and studied voice under Jean Preston. [9], The Allen Eagle football program has become one of the top football programs in Texas over the past decade, with playoff berths in every season since 2001, and a district title every season since 2006 [10] In 2014, Allen became the fourth high school in state history to win the state championship 3 years in a row while being the first to do so in the state's largest classification.[11]. His primary clarinet instructors include Paula Corley and Steve Cohen. Westfield High School Band Booster Club, Houston, TX. Between 1996 and 2006, the program had five first places Best of Shows, two-second places, one-third place, one-eighth place, and one not placed at the National Scholastic Press Association's biannual competition. hbbd```b``"9d>"WIEi@D/X H?c 0 She is active at the couple's church. - Comments to Webmasters The Board of Trustees and its agents, officers and staff members shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, disabling condition, age, color, religion, national origin, military status, or any other legally protected status in making decisions regarding staff members or students. His concept of music expression through control of tone can be attributed to Ross Powell, his applied saxophone teacher at SMU. The second Allen High School was established in 1959 on land donated by Mr. Harris Brown on the corner of Jupiter and Main Streets.[5].
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