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Post by 70sguardchick on Jul 12, 2023 7:24:43 GMT -6
Bryen Warfield has accepted a job as the assistant band director at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. Fun fact: the head director is Joseph Lapka, who was at Center Grove during their heyday. I’m glad he landed somewhere. His reason for leaving Homestead was the best/most noble one a person could have. I would love to see an IPS school build a strong band program - that is something that has been missing in urban Indianapolis......
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Post by bandmom2 on Jul 12, 2023 8:01:30 GMT -6
I’m glad he landed somewhere. His reason for leaving Homestead was the best/most noble one a person could have. I would love to see an IPS school build a strong band program - that is something that has been missing in urban Indianapolis...... I think he has the skill set for that. His experiences at his prior schools will be positives for where he is going.
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Post by thewho on Jul 12, 2023 8:28:33 GMT -6
I’m glad he landed somewhere. His reason for leaving Homestead was the best/most noble one a person could have. I would love to see an IPS school build a strong band program - that is something that has been missing in urban Indianapolis...... I did talk with some of the former Lawrence Township directors currently teaching at IPS and they all had been having a blast (in their words). I think IPS would be capable of maybe supplementing a robust music education with the right advocates- maybe somewhere like Shortridge or Herron. Those directors + Lapka are really interesting names for me plus a growing interest in IPS from the downtown folks would be a potentially great environment.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 12, 2023 13:34:08 GMT -6
La Cueva (NM) has a new band director Mr. Velasco, he was a band director at Cibola HS (NM) and a director at Moorpark (CA). Also introduced new uniforms.
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Post by ilikeguard on Jul 12, 2023 19:52:12 GMT -6
Looks like Grain Valley is hiring a new director. If you hadn’t guessed from my hint a few months ago, this is where Andrew Messerli of FHC appears to be headed. Not sure what position – I find it hard to imagine Barzee would be out unless he chose to leave.
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Post by dbalash on Jul 13, 2023 17:05:28 GMT -6
William Lawton has been hired as Director of Percussion at Marian Catholic.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 24, 2023 16:32:00 GMT -6
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 24, 2023 16:49:23 GMT -6
Signal Mountain (TN) has a new Director of Bands Jessica Graves she was the former Director of Bands of White House Heritage H.S., TN and taught in Oakland HS, TN, and was the Uniform Coordinator for the Blue Raider Marching Band, President of the School of Music Student Advisory Council, and Assistant Instrument Repair Technician for Concert Musical Supply in Murfreesboro, TN also served as the Motor Transport Operator in US Army.
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Post by das88 on Jul 24, 2023 16:54:30 GMT -6
The Avon Community School Corporation officially announced this afternoon that Matt Harloff was hired as Director of Bands. My guess is along with his crown duties he probably didn’t want it in 2022. Maybe with Kevin leaving somewhat abruptly he didn’t have a huge choice. Matt Abbey was named Assistant Director of Bands. He was the director at Avon MS South and has been with the program 6 years. Also on Crown’s brass team.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 24, 2023 18:09:23 GMT -6
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Post by statechamp1239 on Jul 25, 2023 7:35:56 GMT -6
John P. Stevens (NJ) director is retiring
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Post by ohioguy2 on Jul 25, 2023 13:06:53 GMT -6
My guess is along with his crown duties he probably didn’t want it in 2022. Maybe with Kevin leaving somewhat abruptly he didn’t have a huge choice. Matt Abbey was named Assistant Director of Bands. He was the director at Avon MS South and has been with the program 6 years. Also on Crown’s brass team. Stefan Roose also left a middle school position in Avon to become the new high school director at Lawrence North. He will be working with the MPLT as well. He is also the director of the Elevate Winds Ensemble. The two MS positions at Avon were filled by Brooke and Jeremy Basso, who had both been working in the Greenfield-Central district.
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Post by bandisjoy on Aug 4, 2023 10:17:13 GMT -6
Looks like Grain Valley is hiring a new director. If you hadn’t guessed from my hint a few months ago, this is where Andrew Messerli of FHC appears to be headed. Not sure what position – I find it hard to imagine Barzee would be out unless he chose to leave. According to Grain Valley Website Barzee is no longer listed, but Messerli is. Leads one to believe that Messerli is a Barzee replacement. This could mean a possible improvement in music but a possible setback in visual?
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Post by ilikeguard on Aug 4, 2023 15:53:08 GMT -6
If you hadn’t guessed from my hint a few months ago, this is where Andrew Messerli of FHC appears to be headed. Not sure what position – I find it hard to imagine Barzee would be out unless he chose to leave. According to Grain Valley Website Barzee is no longer listed, but Messerli is. Leads one to believe that Messerli is a Barzee replacement. This could mean a possible improvement in music but a possible setback in visual? I think they’ll be just fine. They’re still working with Lindsey Vento, so the show quality should remain exceptional. I’m hoping the worst we’ll see is a few hiccups early season while adjusting to the change. The kids have a super solid foundation and a great community supporting them.
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Post by datbandman01482 on Aug 5, 2023 14:06:39 GMT -6
Anyone know of the new directors at Fishers? Have only heard about them through word of mouth and only one of them is mentioned on their website
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Post by 1970 on Aug 6, 2023 15:18:35 GMT -6
Signal Mountain (TN) has a new Director of Bands Jessica Graves she was the former Director of Bands of White House Heritage H.S., TN and taught in Oakland HS, TN, and was the Uniform Coordinator for the Blue Raider Marching Band, President of the School of Music Student Advisory Council, and Assistant Instrument Repair Technician for Concert Musical Supply in Murfreesboro, TN also served as the Motor Transport Operator in US Army. this is a very interesting little community... i hope she continues the tradition of excellence there.... we have friends there and it's a very interesting little town..
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Post by TrumpetMom on Aug 6, 2023 18:05:03 GMT -6
Anyone know of the new directors at Fishers? Have only heard about them through word of mouth and only one of them is mentioned on their website Elijah Gardner took a full time role after student teaching at Fishers the last two years. He is mostly over brass I believe. He also spent the summer in DCI with Richard Saucedo. Nico Johnson joined this year, and he's over woodwinds. He came from William Mason. Todd McCready left Fishers mid season last year.
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Post by statechamp1239 on Aug 19, 2023 21:18:45 GMT -6
Westfield (NJ) has a new co-director who was previously the director at Wayne Valley HS leading to their way to winning States and USBands National
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Post by tarheel36 on Dec 14, 2023 14:50:36 GMT -6
Rumor is the Keller HS Head Director has resigned.
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Post by marimba11 on Dec 14, 2023 22:30:50 GMT -6
Didn’t mark mcgahey just retire this year??
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Post by marimbafan on Dec 15, 2023 15:00:42 GMT -6
Rumor is the Keller HS Head Director has resigned. Yes. James Barnes, previously at Timber Creek, has stepped in as interim head band director
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Post by LeanderMomma Fan on Feb 29, 2024 1:34:05 GMT -6
Joni Perez (formerly Director of Bands at The Woodlands HS) has been announced as the new director of bands at Moe & Gene Johnson High School in Buda, Texas.
No this is not a joke. The Machine is about to conquer.
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Post by macwinlin on Feb 29, 2024 13:16:01 GMT -6
Joni Perez (formerly Director of Bands at The Woodlands HS) has been announced as the new director of bands at Moe & Gene Johnson High School in Buda, Texas. No this is not a joke. The Machine is about to conquer. I'm assuming this change will have an impact on their design team. I wonder if they'll retain the current team for this fall?
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Post by hewhowaits on Feb 29, 2024 13:46:50 GMT -6
Joni Perez (formerly Director of Bands at The Woodlands HS) has been announced as the new director of bands at Moe & Gene Johnson High School in Buda, Texas. No this is not a joke. The Machine is about to conquer. I'm assuming this change will have an impact on their design team. I wonder if they'll retain the current team for this fall? Since Joni is a show designer herself, it seems likely that she will be heavily involved in the process.
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Post by marimba11 on Feb 29, 2024 22:19:06 GMT -6
Good for Joni. I respect anyone who needs a bit of time off and then comes back with new rested energy to reinvigorate a program (although Moe and Jene was doing just fine).
All these past directors that become fine arts directors I really don’t have much respect for. Sorry! Just my opinion.
Should be a fun project for her and glad to see her back making a difference in kids lives everyday.
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Post by gregorydf on Mar 3, 2024 16:49:22 GMT -6
Vista Ridge in Cedar Park, TX has a few changes. Hector Gil the Percussion Director at Vista from 2008 until this year has announced that this is his final year. Hector has led Vista Ridge Percussion to be one of the top groups in the nation and I am sure he will be missed! Also new head Director Shawn Murphy is not retuning next year after his inaugural year at Vista Ridge. No news yet on who the new Directors will be. Vista Ridge has three very talented directors remaining (Zach Santos - Associate Director and Marching Director, Kate Allen - Associate Director and Erin Kosman the Color Guard Director). VR also has a very strong Band Booster program and the Leander Independent School System has very strong support system in place for the Music Arts so I think they will be fine.
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Post by supersound on Mar 3, 2024 16:50:42 GMT -6
Vista Ridge in Cedar Park, TX has a few changes. Hector Gil the Percussion Director at Vista from 2008 until this year has announced that this is his final year. Hector has led Vista Ridge Percussion to be one of the top groups in the nation and I am sure he will be missed! Also new head Director Shawn Murphy is not retuning next year after his inaugural year at Vista Ridge. No news yet on who the new Directors will be. Vista Ridge has three very talented directors remaining (Zach Santos - Associate Director and Marching Director, Kate Allen - Associate Director and Erin Kosman the Color Guard Director). VR also has a very strong Band Booster program and the Leander Independent School System has very strong support system in place for the Music Arts so I think they will be fine. Is something happening with the admin at Vista Ridge? It seems every-time I hear of them they have a new director change.
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Post by principalagent on Mar 4, 2024 10:12:14 GMT -6
Vista Ridge in Cedar Park, TX has a few changes. Hector Gil the Percussion Director at Vista from 2008 until this year has announced that this is his final year. Hector has led Vista Ridge Percussion to be one of the top groups in the nation and I am sure he will be missed! Also new head Director Shawn Murphy is not retuning next year after his inaugural year at Vista Ridge. No news yet on who the new Directors will be. Vista Ridge has three very talented directors remaining (Zach Santos - Associate Director and Marching Director, Kate Allen - Associate Director and Erin Kosman the Color Guard Director). VR also has a very strong Band Booster program and the Leander Independent School System has very strong support system in place for the Music Arts so I think they will be fine. Is something happening with the admin at Vista Ridge? It seems every-time I hear of them they have a new director change. It's not the admin. Also, Vandegrift's head director just resigned to take an extended sabbatical.
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Post by horntrumpetdad on Mar 4, 2024 10:45:15 GMT -6
Vista Ridge in Cedar Park, TX has a few changes. Hector Gil the Percussion Director at Vista from 2008 until this year has announced that this is his final year. Hector has led Vista Ridge Percussion to be one of the top groups in the nation and I am sure he will be missed! Also new head Director Shawn Murphy is not retuning next year after his inaugural year at Vista Ridge. No news yet on who the new Directors will be. Vista Ridge has three very talented directors remaining ( Zach Santos - Associate Director and Marching Director, Kate Allen - Associate Director and Erin Kosman the Color Guard Director). VR also has a very strong Band Booster program and the Leander Independent School System has very strong support system in place for the Music Arts so I think they will be fine. Not sure if it's common knowledge but Zach Santos at Vista Ridge, is married to Kendall Santos who holds the same position of Marching Director at Cedar Park. Just an interesting tidbit that some folks might not know.
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Post by marimba11 on Mar 4, 2024 11:20:44 GMT -6
Is something happening with the admin at Vista Ridge? It seems every-time I hear of them they have a new director change. It's not the admin. Also, Vandegrift's head director just resigned to take an extended sabbatical. Katie VanDoren?
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