Oldham County High School Symphonic Band I

Brad Rogers, director Dr. Frederick Speck, guest conductor Dr. Marshall Scott, trumpet Mr. Todd Hildreth, accordion

U of L School of Music Margaret Comstock Hall

Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 7:00 p.m.

Palace Theatre KMEA In-Service Conference

Louisville, Kentucky Friday, February 9th, 2018

12:40 p.m.

Oldham County High School was established in 1953 with the consolidation of LaGrange and Crestwood High Schools on its current campus in Buckner, Kentucky. Oldham County’s close proximity to Louisville and its reputation for outstanding schools have made it one of the fastest growing areas in Kentucky over the past half century. OCHS has been recognized twice as a National School of Excellence, and is a Kentucky Blue Ribbon School. Our school has always been blessed with solid administrative leadership, an outstanding faculty, and students who are genuinely interested in learning. As a result, OCHS is consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in Kentucky, has had many student participants in the Kentucky Governors’ School programs, National Merit Scholars, and numerous academic honors. The OCHS band has received consistent Distinguished ratings for performance in KMEA events over the past three decades. The band has performed with distinction in concert events throughout the eastern United States and Canada, most recently in the WorldStrides Festival of Gold/Chicago in the spring of 2015, and the Grand National Adjudicators Invitational in 2017. Prior to today’s performance, the Symphonic Band performed as a featured ensemble at the KMEA In-Service Conference in 2006, 2010, and 2014, and served as a clinic ensemble on three other occasions. Students in the OCHS band participate in all aspects of the program (concert band, marching band, pep bands and small ensembles), and are well represented on academic teams and in academic honors organizations. A considerable number of band students are also involved in at least one team sport as well, including soccer, cross country, lacrosse, wrestling, track and field, tennis, and others. OCHS returned to a seven-period traditional schedule in 2010 after twelve years on a 4 x 4 block schedule. All music performance classes meet for 50 minutes daily, with percussionists scheduled in a separate percussion class. One after school rehearsal each week is scheduled to tie the ensembles together for performances. Instrumental courses include Jazz ensemble, Percussion Techniques, two concert bands, and AP Music Theory.

Oldham County High School Symphonic Band I

U of L School of Music Margaret Comstock Hall Wednesday, January 31st

7:00 p.m.

KMEA In-Service Conference Palace Theatre

Friday, February 9th, 2018 12:40 p.m.

Rise Of The Silver City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rossano Galante (2017) (Alfred Music Publishing: 46001S)

Danzon (from “Fancy Free”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leonard Bernstein/arr. Bocook (1950/2014) (Boosey and Hawkes: HL48023205)

The House Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frederick Speck (2005) Dr. Frederick Speck, conductor

(C. Alan: 17720)

March from Jazz Suite No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . Dmitri Shostakovich/arr. Johan De Meij (1938/1995) Todd Hildreth, accordion

(De Haske: HL04000055)

A Night In Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mark Taylor (2017) (from Sojourn for Trumpet and Concert Band)

Dr. Marshall Scott, trumpet (Manuscript)

Symphonic Dances from Fiddler On The Roof . . . . . . . Harnick/Bock/arr. Ira Hearshen (2007) (Hal Leonard: 04002524)

Oldham County High School Symphonic Band I (students listed alphabetically)

Flute Taylor Charles Madison Gladstone Hannah Hardendorf Sarah Hopp Allison Lentz Holly Richardson Caroline Sowell Oboe/English Horn Brian Ball Elena Cseh Lauren Evans Bassoon Ben Crouch Ellie Reed Bb Clarinet Anah Campbell Tabitha Charter Ashley Hammer Morgan Jemtrud Erin Little Cassidy Nida Trent Reed Shelby Shackelford Bass Clarinet Khaled al Asad Kaelin Trayner

Alto Saxophone Eric Bayer Sarah Black Emilie Kroboth Irene Reed Tenor Saxophone Weston Sharpensteen Sarah Shroyer Baritone Saxophone Chloe Otterback Trumpet Jackson Dinga Katie Hall Ben Kibiloski Eddie Lentz Claire McKinney Matthew McKinney Madison Ortman Matthew Petschke Grady Rogers Horn Gage Birchmeier Brandan Lang Chris Woosley Douglas Woosley Euphonium Will Anderson Jacob Harper Colby Rowan

Trombone Ben Hartlage William Middleton Luke Payne Anna Ripley Jessica Shroyer Logan Sweasy String Bass Eddie Lentz Tuba Ben Bunting Caileigh Linton Piano Anna Ripley Percussion Elizabeth Berhow Gavin Coffey Colin Hardin Duane Lathrop Brooklyn Leger Jonathan Lehmann Jack Marcum Gabrielle Morris Katie Simonyi

Program Notes Rise Of The Silver City Commissioned by the Meriden High School Band in Connecticut, Rise Of The Silver City commemorates the creation of two new high schools in Maloney and Pratt, Connecticut. Meriden, once called the “Silver City”, was the silver capital of the world in middle of the 19th century. An opening brass flourish begins the piece as the way is paved to begin the creation of these two uniquely designed structures. Rising woodwind lines lead to a stately theme as the buildings begin to take shape. As the piece evolves, a noble theme leads to a heroic climax as the new schools reach their completion. (Alfred Music) Danzon from Fancy Free Fancy Free is a ballet by Jerome Robbins (ballet master of the New York City Ballet) made on a score by Leonard Bernstein. The ballet premiered in New York on April 18, 1944, performed by Ballet Theatre; the New York City Ballet premiere was not until January of 1980. Fancy Free was the inspiration for a successful musical, “On The Town”, and music from the ballet can be heard in the opening scenes of Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window. The House Carpenter (Dr. Frederick Speck, conductor/composer) Near the end of the nineteenth century, Francis James Child published a five-volume collection called “The English and Scottish Popular Ballads.” This huge collection includes 305 groups of songs; as it is common for folk songs to exist in varied forms, some of Child’s inclusions have more than a hundred different versions. In modern times, this ballad has been performed and recorded by artists such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Nickel Creek. Essentially, a ballad is a narrative with music, telling a story reminiscent of the lore of a culture. One of the best-known ballads in his collection, “The House Carpenter” is also known as “James Harris” or “The Demon Lover.” Its text conveys the spirit of a morality play, in which a woman tempted by a former lover abandons her “house carpenter” husband and children, escaping with him by means of the sea. This act is not without consequence, however, as the song text states, “They had not been on the ship three weeks, I’m sure it was not four,

when there came a leak, in the bottom of the ship and sank them for to rise no more.” The naturally repetitive, rough-hewn simplicity of the melody of this folk song lends well to developing a concert band piece that builds layers of rhythm into colorful textures. This particular setting employs an ABA form, with the B section having a slower, more lyrical and somewhat longing character, in contrast to the energetic A sections on its flanks. (notes by the composer)

Program Notes March from Jazz Suite No. 2 (Todd Hildreth, accordion) In 1938, Shostakovich composed his Second Jazz Suite at the request of the recently founded State Orchestra for Jazz conducted by Victor Knushevitsky. This suite was originally scored for a full symphony orchestra to which four saxophones, an accordion, and a guitar had been added. The Jazz Suite No. 1 in three movements, composed in 1934, had been written for a smaller ensemble. The title ‘Jazz Suite’ is a bit misleading, as the composer definitely uses the style of light music, rather than swing or improvisation, to create the music. (notes by the arranger) A Night In Tunisia (Dr. Marshall Scott, trumpet)

A Night In Tunisia is a quintessential composition by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. Its origins remain somewhat of a mystery. However, many sources have claimed its genesis in Gillespie’s time as a member of Benny Carter’s band in 1942.

The tune later became a staple number of Billy Eckstine’s big band, which is known as the first ever bebop big band. This band featured, alongside Gillespie, saxophonist Charlie Parker, and vocalist Sarah Vaughan. At this time, the song was introduced as “Interlude,” with lyrics by Vaughan. Indeed, the vocalist herself was one of the first artists to record it, in a slow version from December 1944 featuring Gillespie as a sideman.

Though later vocal recordings would feature alternate lyrics by Jon Hendricks that more appropriately fit the “new” title “A Night in Tunisia,” Gillespie would keep referring to his composition as “Interlude,” unaware of how, why or when the title change exactly occurred. In fact, Alyn Shipton writes in Groovin’ High: The Life of Dizzy Gillespie: “Attractive as the idea is to use the piece as a symbol of ‘imaginings of Africa,’ the weight of evidence suggests that the piece existed well before it acquired the ‘Tunisia’ tag.”

Nevertheless, Tunisia shows its composer’s ambition to step away from the conventions of 1940’s jazz. This is shown by its Afro-Caribbean rhythms, innovative approach to harmony and melody, and by its departure from the standard walking bass line of 1940s jazz. Today, the song is recognized as one of the most influential tracks in the evolution of the modern jazz idiom and has allegedly appeared on over 300 CD’s. Dr. Scott’s performance is the fourth movement of a larger work for jazz trumpet solo and concert band penned by Mark Taylor. (notes: Jazziz Magazine)

Symphonic Dances from Fiddler On The Roof

From this legendary stage show and film comes some of Broadway's most enduring music – not only the memorable songs, but also the dazzling ethnic dance music. This medley of tunes from this incredible production (also available for full orchestra) includes Tradition, Wedding Dance #1 (The Bottle Dance), Perchik and Hodel Dance, Chava Sequence and To Life. We close today’s concert with Ira Hearshen's showcase of the pure energy and musical excitement that is Fiddler.

Brad Rogers is in his thirty-first year as band director at Oldham County High School in Buckner, Kentucky. Prior to coming to OCHS in 1987, he held positions at Oakland High School (Murfreesboro, TN), Central High School (Columbia, TN) and Christian County High School (Hopkinsville). He is a 1978 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, holds a Masters degree in Music Education (1989) from the University of Louisville, and has completed additional coursework through Illinois State University and Vander Cook School of Music.

Mr. Rogers’ teaching responsibilities include marching, concert, and jazz bands at OCHS, AP Music Theory and assisting with the OCMS beginning band. The OCHS band has performed with distinction in a variety of venues, consistently earning

Distinguished ratings at events in Kentucky, across the eastern United States and in Canada. This marks the fourth performance by OCHS Symphonic Band at the KMEA In-Service Conference (2006, 2010, 2014, and today). They have also served as a clinic demonstration ensemble at the Conference on three occasions. Mr. Rogers has received numerous individual recognitions, notably the National Band Association Citation of Musical Excellence (twice), and the Phi Beta Mu Outstanding Bandmaster in Kentucky (2012). He has been honored as one of 50 Directors Who Make A Difference by SBO Magazine (2015), is a John Philip Sousa Society Legion Laureate, and a Rotary Club International Paul Harris Fellow. He has served on the KMEA Executive Committee, 5th District representative to the Marching Band Council, KMEA Strategic Planning Committee, and as the KMEA State Band Division chair (2008-2010). He was elected President of KMEA from 2015-2017, and is currently the Vice President of the association. Professional affiliations include KMEA/NAfME, National Band Association, American School Band Directors Association, Phi Beta Mu, Phi Delta Kappa, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He is a staff member with the Kentucky Ambassadors of Music, serving since its inception in 2000, is active as a clinician, adjudicator, and private instructor (clarinet), and performs regularly with the Louisville Concert Band/Chamber Winds Louisville. Mr. Rogers has also been the conductor of the Oldham County Community Band since 1989. He has two grown daughters (both OCHS graduates), and resides in LaGrange with his wife, Patricia. Dr. Frederick Speck, Director of Bands and Professor of Music at the University of Louisville, directs the Wind Symphony and New Music Ensemble, teaches graduate conducting and serves as Chair for the Department of Performance Studies. In addition, he is the artistic director and conductor of Chamber Winds Louisville and the Louisville Concert Band. Under his leadership, ensembles have performed at KMEA Conferences, CBDNA Southern Division Conferences, the MENC National Conference, the CBDNA National Conference, the Midwest Clinic, the Jungfrau Music Festival in Interlaken, Switzerland, the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conferences in Killarney, Ireland and San Jose, California and the American Bandmasters Association Convention. Also a composer, the New York Times cited his work as, “vivid, driven music.” His music has been performed by such ensembles as the Louisville Orchestra, the Denver Symphony, the Senzoku Gakuen Wind Ensemble, Mushashino Academia Musicae Wind Ensemble, Speculum Musicae, and recorded by such artists as Richard Stoltzman, Paul York, Brett Shuster, Michael Tunnell, and the Washington Winds. Twice the recipient of the University of Louisville President’s Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Research and Creativity, his work has also been recognized through fellowships and commissions from the Barlow Endowment, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts, and the Indiana Arts Commission. He is an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association and current President of the College Band Directors National Association Southern Division. Speck earned the B.M. and M.M. from Bowling Green State University and the D.M.A. from the University of Maryland.

Todd Hildreth enrolled at Bellarmine University in 1985 with the intention of becoming an English teacher, but quickly fell in love with the sounds of jazz he heard emanating from the practice rooms. He graduated with a degree in both Jazz Studies and English and quickly became one of the most sought-after keyboardists in the region. He is on the jazz faculty at Bellarmine University and at Jamey Aebersold's Summer Jazz Workshops. He is the director of music at Ascension Lutheran Church, and the bandleader for the WHAS Crusade for Children's annual telethon. He has performed with Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Bob from Sesame Street and Stephanie Courtney (best known as "Flo" from the Progressive commercials). Locally, he's involved in several musical groups, including the Java Men, Squeeze-Bot, V-Groove and the Todd Hildreth Trio.

Dr. Marshall Scott began teaching trumpet and directing the Jazz Program at Western Kentucky University in 1990. Prior to coming to WKU he performed similar duties for four years on the faculty of the University of South Dakota. He also taught Trumpet at the Interlochen Arts Camp for 14 summers and is a Trumpet Artist-Clinician for The Getzen Corporation. His degrees are a Bachelor of Music Education from Ohio University, a Master of Music form the University of Notre Dame, and a Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Currently Marshall maintains the Trumpet Studio at WKU and remains an active performer. He has played in a wide variety of ensembles ranging from playing principal trumpet in the Sioux City (IA), Bowling Green Western, and Bowling Green Chamber Orchestras, to performing with brass ensembles including The Wisconsin Brass Quintet, Dallas Brass, Canadian Brass and Kentuckiana Brass. He has also accompanied entertainers and jazz artists including Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Hal Linden, Aretha Franklin, Rosemary Clooney, The Four Tops & Temptations, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Bernadette Peters, Steve Lippia and The 5th Dimension. As a small-group jazz performer, he has played in combos with players including Junior Mance, Red Holloway, Pat Mallinger, Butch Miles, Jake Hanna, Mike Longo, Kelly Sill, and Billy Taylor. He can be heard on CD recordings including: "Lumen" as a member of the Louisville Trumpet and Brass Ensembles, "Earth Dances" as a member of the Kentuckiana Brass, and performing his own compositions on "The Marshall Scott Jazz Quintet". Most recently Marshall and colleague John Martin released "The JMS Jazz Duo" CD of original recordings for the unique ensemble of trumpet and guitar, now available on iTunes with short samples.

************************************************ The unique opportunities available to students through participation in school music ensembles—personal growth, academic and artistic rigor, goal achievement, camaraderie, and interpersonal relationships—are simply part of any effective music program. Any measure of success we achieve at OCHS is the intentional result of combining quality repertoire, motivated students, high musical standards, strong support from band parents, school administration, the Oldham County Board of Education, the Oldham County community, and outstanding instruction from a team of professional section coaches. We would like to acknowledge the invaluable work of our section coaches and individual instructors, all of whom give their very best to the students in our band every time they visit, providing opportunities to grow musically and putting them on the path to success.

Lauren Wiedemer and Rachel Sotiropolous, flute Jayne Drummond, oboe Heather Kulengowski, bassoon Carrie RavenStem, clarinet Matthew Lund and Zachary Schlaug, saxophone

Don Woods, trumpet Colin Dorman, horn Mark Kersting, trombone Chris Schmidt, tuba and euphonium Jeremy McMonigle and Ben Blackketter, percussion

The Oldham County High School Band program wishes to thank the

following individuals and organizations for their expertise, encouragement and support in preparing for today’s performance and providing

outstanding musical opportunities for our students:

Mr. Greg Schultz Superintendent, Oldham County Schools

Dr. Angela Newcomb

Principal, Oldham County High School

Oldham County Board of Education

Oldham County High School Band Boosters, Inc. Cathy Lang, President

Dr. Amy Acklin George Boulden Tom Brawner

Dr. Jason Cumberledge Teresa Elliott

Dr. Frederick Speck Troy Stovall

Programs courtesy of

Corydon, Indiana

Brad Kramer

OLDHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

CLASS OF 2017

Jordan Berhow (Trumpet) Rebecca Boiney (Bassoon)

Cameron Cox (Horn) Kelsey Cox (Flute)

Caroline Dyer (Clarinet) Sydney Eldridge (Flute)

Bayleigh Goodwin (Clarinet) Jaxson Hackney (Trombone)

Sierra Herring (Flute) Evan Kibiloski (Trombone)

Joshua Lang (Trombone) Hayden LaVelle (Horn)

Hannah Mullenbach (Clarinet) Charlie Noderer (Trumpet) Matthew Noll (Percussion) Shelby Orms (Euphonium)

Lauren Pedersen (Bass Clarinet) Caleb Richardson (Euphonium)

Owen Walker (Trumpet) Maria Williams (Horn) Griffin Wilson (Tuba)

Carter Woosley (Trombone) Brooke Zarotny (Flute)

In recognition of the dedication and outstanding musical contributions made by the Class of 2017

that helped make today’s performance possible