Thursday, April 1st, 2021 6:30 p.m. Kirkwood Park Amphitheater

In Concert Wo o d w i n d C h a m b e r E n s e m b l e

B r a s s C h o i r

P e r c u s s i o n E n s e m b l e s & S o l o s

Kirkwood High School Music Department presents

A r o u n d t h e P a r k

WOODWIND AND BRASS ENSEMBLES

“Allegro” from Sonatina No. 6 W.A. Mozart, arr: Joseph Pappas ................................................

Saxophone Trio:

Carter Bowman, Will Bransford, Emma Trask

“Andante” from Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise”) Joseph Haydn, arr: Acton Ostling .........

Mixed Woodwind Quartet:

Brandon Vaughn, Lilly Nash, Samantha Roth, Megan McGhee

“Si Bheag Si Mhor” (So Big, So Little) Turlough Carolan, arr: Franklin Haspiel .................

Mixed Woodwind Quartet:

Sharon Wirth, Emery Bowman, Katie Whittaker, Liz Myers

“Sonata” from Die Bänklesängerlieder Anonymous, ca. 1684 .....................................................

Brass Quintet:

Charlotte Spohr, Connor Eilerts, Abigail Konopik, Hannah Pierce, Jacob Buchek

“Tres Musicos” Joseph Pappas ....................................................................................................................

Trombone Trio:

Patrick McPheeters, Ryan Sanner, Jack Herwig

O n T h e S t a g e

WOODWIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

“Yuimar” Hayati Hirose ....................................................................................................................................

Guest Marimba Solo, Alison Smith

“Nessun Dorma” from Turandot Giacomo Puccini, arr: David Marlatt ................................

“Gallop” from First Suite for Band Alfred Reed, arr: Kent Boulton ..........................................

BRASS CHOIR

“Fanfare and Flourishes” James Curnow ........................................................................

“Aztec Fire” Jay Bocock ....................................................................................................

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES/SOLOS

“Four on Six” Charles Bley ...............................................................................................Symphonic Band Percussion Quartet:

Trevor Morgan, Zach Thomson, Wyatt Byers, Connor Naes

“Teamwork” Mitch Markovitch .........................................................................................Wind Ensemble Percussion Quartet:

James Luke, Noah Kelsch, Jack Cannon, Lily Mitchell

“Yellow After the Rain” Mitchell Peters ............................................................................Lily Mitchell

“Yellow After the Rain” Mitchell Peters ............................................................................Zachary West

“Yellow After the Rain” Mitchell Peters ............................................................................Angela Mostek

“Yellow After the Rain” Mitchell Peters ............................................................................William Purvines

Woodwind Chamber EnsembleFlute Will Blackmore Lilly Nash

Oboe Hana Noueiry Christopher Plants

Clarinet Brandon Vaughn Megan McGhee Phebe Hammond Sharon Wirth Ali Niesen Vas Djuranovic Cheyenne Eckstein

Bass Clarinet Beckett Whitworth

Contra Alto Clarinet Merry Schlarman

Contra Bass Clarinet Samantha Roth

Bassoon Liz Myers

Alto Saxophone Isaac Bednarski Will Bransford

Tenor Saxophone Michael Guilfoy Emma Trask

Baritone Saxophone Carter Bowman Chris Palmer

Brass ChoirTrumpet Jude Bedenbaugh Jack Edwards Connor Eilerts Noah Gjelvik Grace Huber Charlotte Spohr Ruby Waterson

Horn Abigail Konopik Ali McClure Andrew Myers Max Welge

Trombone Jack Herwig Patrick McPheeters Ryan Sanner

Euphonium Will Birmingham Noah Bronstein Jake Meyer

Tuba Jacob Buchek Jon Hammond

Percussion Jack Cannon Lily Mitchell

KIRKWOOD BAND BOOSTERS 2020-2021

Jenny Anderson Robert Baker Jen Bartin Dori Battista April Bednarski Connie Beemer Scott & Jenny Blackmore Rob and Kristen Blaine Jessi Blicharz Amy Bollinger Margaret Boyko Sarah Bowman Todd Butzlaff Derek & Meredith Byers Kimberly Chapman Kathryn Coulson Ja’Net Daniels Deanna Davidson The Deck Family Shannon DePalma Erik & Molly Dubberke Dieula Dubuisson Ellen Duncan Helen Dyer Franke Family Gjelvik Family Jill Guilfoy Sophia Hinely Sarah Hirsch Mark & Hallie Huber Jennifer Jones

Christal Key Mark & Christy Kollitz Kathy Krus Amanda Landsbaum Katie LeGrand Cliff & Juli Luke Thomas Madden Christine McArdle McGhee Family Jenny McPheeters Jim Myers Julie Nesvig Amy Noland Christopher Pierce John & Teresa Poe Amy & David Pool Aki Puryear Amy Randles Kirsten Raeber Richman Family Christie Rowen Shannon Ross Karen Sanner Laura Saylor Julie & Steve Sherwood Joe Show Susan Spears Craig & Jennifer Spohr Paul Thompson Alison Warren Becky Welge

Laura & Will Winter Aimee Wittman Catherine Young Jennifer Zwart

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Summer Camp Scholarship Application

The Kirkwood Band Booster (KB2) Scholarship was established to enable any Kirkwood School District Band student that has not graduated to attend music camps, clinics, or conferences to improve their music performance. Scholarship amounts will be determined when all applications are received.

Checks will be made payable to the camp or clinic so please consider this requirement when submitting your application. Alternate payment arrangements may be made if needed.

Kirkwood School District band students (grades 5-11) may apply for a KB2 scholarship by completing the section below, including the signatures of the student, a parent, and the band director. Please include a copy of the application to the camp or clinic. The application must be filled out completely in order to be considered for a scholarship.

Student’s Name_________________________________________________________

School_______________________________________________ Grade Level________

Parent(s) Names_________________________________________________________

Home Address__________________________________________________________

City_________________________________State ______ Zip ____________________

Phone______________________________ Email ______________________________ * Scholarship recipients will be notified via email.

Summer camp, clinic, or conference name _____________________________________

Camp tuition_______________________ Camp Dates____________________________

If you do not receive a scholarship will you attend this camp? ___YES ___ NO

Some camps provide scholarships, have you explored scholarship opportunities from the camp you plan to attend? ___ YES ___ NO To be completed by student: On the back of this page, or on a separate piece of paper, please describe the reasons why you want to attend this camp, clinic, or conference and what you hope to gain from it. ______________________________________________________________________ Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature ______________________________________________________________________ Date of Application Director’s Signature

Maximum paid in ALL KB2 scholarships per student per school year is $500.

KIRKWOOD BAND BOOSTERS

Please return completed application to your Band Director no later than April 30, 2021. *Applications received after this date will not be considered.*

2020-21 Band Honors and Accomplishments

2021 ALL-NATIONAL BANDAbigail Konopik, French horn

2021 MISSOURI ALL-STATE BANDAbigail Konopik, French horn

Michael Guilfoy, tenor saxophoneJacob Buchek, tuba (alternate)Liz Myers, bassoon (alternate

Brandon Vaughn, clarinet (hon. mention)Beckett Whitworth, bass clarinet (hon. mention)Merry Schlarmann, contra alto clarinet (hon. mention)

ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Abigail Konopik, French hornJacob Buchek, tuba (alternate)

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

YOUNG PEOPLE’S SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA

Liz Myers, French hornCharlotte Spohr, trumpet

Jacob Buchek, tuba

JAZZ UCarter Bowman, bari sax

Kai Sanford, drum set

STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVALPlease note the new state rating structure.

GOLD Ratings - This is the highest level of musical achievement performance in the MSHSAA sponsored music festivals. This performance is musically artistic and exemplary in all aspects It is worthy of the distinction of being recognized as among the very best.

Gold Rated SolosWill Blackmore, flute

Lilly Nash, fluteHana Noueiry, oboe

Brandon Vaughn, clarinetMegan McGhee, clarinetIsaac Bednarski. alto saxWill Bransford, alto sax

Michael Guilfoy, tenor saxAbigail Konopik, French horn

Hannah Pierce, baritoneJacob Buchek, tuba

GOLD Rated EnsemblesMixed Saxophone Trio - Carter Bowman, Will

Bransford, Emma Trask

Mixed Woodwind Quartet - Brandon Vaughn, Lilly Nash, Samantha Roth, Megan McGhee

Mixed Woodwind Quartet - Sharon Wirth, Emery Bowman, Katie Whittaker, Liz Myers

Brass Quintet - Charlotte Spohr, Connor Eilerts, Abigail Konopik, Hannah Pierce,

Jacob Buchek.

SILVER Ratings - This raging is a highly commendable level of musical achievement. This performance is artistic and outstanding in many aspects. The performer(s) demonstrated an outstanding level of preparation, poise and confidence.

SILVER Rated SolosSharon Wirth, clarinet

Beckett Whitworth, bass clarinetLiz Myers, bassoon

Bennett Griggs, trumpetJack Krausz, tromboneLevi Rowan, baritoneLily Mitchell, marimba

SILVER Rated EnsemblesTrombone Trio - Patrick McPheeters, Ryan

Sanner, Jack Herwig

Percussion Quartet - Wyatt Byers, Connor Naes, Trevor Morgan, Zach Thomson

BRONZE Ratings - This rating is a commendable level of musical achievement. This performance has some musically artistic aspects and shows accomplishment and potential. The performer(s) demonstrate an excellent level of preparation, poise and confidence.

BRONZE Rated SolosKylie Madden, alto saxophoneJake Pilcher, tenor saxophoneZach Noland, tenor saxophone

Timmy Schiller, tenor saxophoneEvan Pazzero, trombone

Zach West, marimbaWilly Purvines, marimba

Kai Sanford, snare

2020-21 Band Staff

Matthew Banks Beginning Low Brass, NKMS, Nipher, Kirkwood High School ..........................Dr. Chris Bartz Jazz Band,, Nipher, Kirkwood High School .........................................................Eric Chrostoski Beginning Trumpet & Horn, NKMS, Kirkwood High School .............................Rebecca Friesen Beginning Clarinet, Kirkwood High School ....................................................Kaela Gardner Beginning Trumpet & Horn, NKMS, Nipher, Kirkwood High School .................Jeff Panhorst Beginning Horns, NKMS, Nipher, Kirkwood High School .....................................Alison Smith Beginning Percussion, NKMS, Nipher, Kirkwood High School ............................Dr. Michael Havener Kirkwood High School Principal ...............................................................Romona Miller Kirkwood High School Assistant Principal, Performing Arts ............................Elizabeth Wright Performing Arts Department Secretary.........................................................