Cary-Grove High School

Morning Wind Ensemble Marty Magnini, conductor

Illinois Music Education Association

All-State Conference

Peoria Civic Center

Friday, January 28, 2016

Cary-Grove High School Morning Wind Ensemble

* = principal + = District VII participant ++ = All-State participant

Flutes Alto Saxes Trombones *Megin Budacki Jaime Osakada *Jacob NaatzMelanie Carbery *Alex Rogers Krysta RogersLauren Dreves Sang Seo Ryan SikoraElizabeth Sampson Troy Turner Tenor Sax Clarinets Alex Tkacz Euphoniums Kayla Bivin Claire Carlberg*Rebecca Eberlein Bari Sax *Blaise Mollet Kamile Eidukeviciute Taylor FalconerOla Karecka Tubas Sara Kennelly Horns Brendan BraschSamantha Wageman *Elizabeth Dopke ++ Jack Herbster

Eliot Kmiec + *Jacob LimpusBass Clarinets *Matt Conway Trumpets Percussion Kira Krug Nicole Carter Matthew Carter

Kyler Fadden *Colin Durlacher Contra Alto Clarinet Shawn Flesher Joseph KirschAmy Saldivar Lily Freeman Ben Sampson

*Christopher Olsen + Emily SchladtBassoon Maddi VogelMiles Magnini Piano (The Vikings)

Mr. Patrick Whalen

Cary-Grove High School

Morning Wind Ensemble

Illinois Music Education Association 2016 All-State Convention

Civic Center Theatre Peoria, Illinois

Friday, January 29th, 2016

Program

March Caprice from Nulli Secundus James Curnow (b. 1943)

At Morning’s First Light David Gillingham (b. 1947)

Scootin’ on Hardrock Three Short Scat-Jazzy Dances David Holsinger (b. 1945)

Prelude, Siciliano, and Rondo Malcolm Arnold (1921 – 2006)

arranged by John Paynter

The Vikings Andrew Boysen Jr. (b. 1968)

Program Notes

March Caprice from Nulli Secundus James Curnow (b. 1943)

Nulli Secundus was commissioned by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association in 2012 to honor Dr. HarryBegian for his lifetime of dedication to instrumental music in Michigan schools, the United States, and throughout theworld. The Latin phrase Nulli Secundus (Second to None) describes to a “T” Dr. Harry Begian.

Dr. Begian loved marches and his love for them is why he was a great conductor/teacher of the march. “March Caprice”(free in form) is so designated because it is set in a fantasy variation form. It is a concert march and not in a traditionalquick-step form. All of the melodic content is based on motifs extracted from the Armenian folk song “Cilicia” (MyHomeland), and shaped to encourage the joy of march playing.

At Morning’s First Light David Gillingham (b. 1947)

David Gillingham’s At Morning’s First Light is a programmatic work that captures the serenity and beauty of daybreak.From the opening thin layers of sound, a broad, sweeping feel emerges, sprinkled with active lines depicting natureawakening.

Scootin’ on Hardrock David R. Holsinger (b. 1945)

About half a mile east of my office on Shady Grove Road, you will cross Hardrock Road, the former main street of ShadyGrove Township, Texas. Sitting close to the railroad line between Dallas and Ft. Worth, this little community thrived forits initial 20 years. But when the township was absorbed by Irving and Grand Prairie 30 years ago, Hardrock Road wasdestined to suffer dearly the abandonment of both a future and “county maintenance”. One doesn’t mosey downHardock Road anymore. You scoot along because now the only reason to drive through there is to go from somewhereyou’ve been to someplace you haven’t. But once upon a time, Hardrock Road was the center of town. D.R.H

Prelude, Siciliano, and Rondo Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006) arr. John Paynter

Originally composed for the standard British all-brass band and entitled Little Suite for Brass, Op. 80 this 1979arrangement by the late John P. Paynter brings its beautiful character and melodies to wind ensembles. All threemovements are written in short, clear five-part song forms, reflecting Malcolm Arnold's interest in folk songs and dances.The Prelude begins in a fanfare style and evolves through changing keys and themes; it slowly resolves into a quietcantabile ending. The Siciliano is true to the character of its lilting and graceful namesake Sicilian dance; solo instrumentscarry the melody as brass and woodwinds provide contrasting textures. True in style, the rollicking Rondo explodes withthe prominent theme that reappears again and again in alternation with contrasting themes.

The Vikings Andrew Boysen Jr. (b. 1968)

The Vikings was commissioned by Dan Chaston and the Viewmont (Bountiful, UT) High School Bands. When thecommission process began, the composer was asked to write a march that was not like a traditional march. Thecomposer immediately focused on the idea of writing a dark, angry march. The piece follows all of the traditional marchconcepts, including the standard form, key changes, and even a piccolo solo over the trio. In searching for a title, thecomposer discovered something fortuitous: the school nickname is the Vikings – a perfect title!

Marty Magnini Marty Magnini studied clarinet performance and conducting at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Roosevelt University, and Northern Illinois University, where his conducting teachers have included Dr. Harry Begian, Harold E. Kupper, and Stephen Squires. His clarinet teachers include Clark Brody and Walter Wollwage of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Melvin Warner of the St Louis Symphony. After 15 years of performing, Marty graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Northern Illinois University. Marty also completed a master’s degree in education from North Central College, and a master’s degree in music from Kent State University. In 1995, Marty joined the staff at Cary-Grove High School, where his duties include directing three concert bands, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, the Trojan Marching Band, and the pit orchestra for the spring musical. Marty also teaches music theory, A.P. music theory, and music appreciation classes. Marty lives in Cary with his wife Julie, daughter Antonia and son Miles.

Acknowledgements

• The students of the Cary-Grove Morning Wind Ensemble, for being enthusiastic about meeting Fridaymornings at 6:00 a.m. Your spirit, desire, commitment, and the fact that you are able to play such demanding repertoire with one rehearsal a week inspire and amaze me every day. You are truly worth your weight in donuts

• The 2014-2105 Morning Wind Ensemble members, without whom today would not be possible: Nathaniel Anleitner, Alicia Brennan, Daniel Catlett, Kevin Dalton, Lauren Felleson, Erik Halsband, Derek Holtz, Callie Morris, Robin Olmsted, Michelle Osakada, Grace Seidel, and Kevin Wells. We miss you, and wish you were here with us!

• Mr. Patrick Whalen, who co-teaches the concert bands as brass specialist, co-directs the jazz ensemble, directs the jazz combo, jazz choir, and the pit orchestra for Fall Follies in addition to teaching a full load of choir classes. Without his dedication and expertise, the instrumental music program at Cary-Grove High School would not be where it is today. I truly value his immeasurable contributions, advice, and friendship.

• The Cary-Grove High School administration, including Mr. Jay Sargeant (Principal), Ms. Rebecca Saffert (Vice-Principal), Mr. Jim Kelly (Dean of Students), Ms. Amy Langelund (Dean of Students), Dr. Hank Harvey (Student Services Coordinator), Ms. Sharlene Montgomery (Humanities Division Leader), and Mr. Rob Boncosky (Humanities Assistant Division Leader), for their outstanding leadership and support of our music students, and of the arts in general.

• Mr. Rob Boncosky (Choral Director) Ms. Kristine Hester (Choral Director), Mr. Tim Blakewell (Director of Bands, Prairie Ridge High School), Mr. Chris Keyes (retired Director of Bands, Crystal Lake High School), Mr. Keith Levin (Director of Bands, Crystal Lake Central High School) for their never ending collegial support, wisdom, advice, and camaraderie.

• Our junior high and middle school band directors: Mr. Alex Carlson (Cary Junior High School), Ms. Jo Ann Limpus (Fox River Grove Middle School), and Ms. Madonna Swenson (Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School).

• A special thank you to Don Ehrensperger (Director of Bands Emeritus, Cary-Grove High School) and Stephen Squires (Chicago College of Performing Arts) for their educational support, guidance, and invaluable mentorship.

About the Music Department at Cary-Grove High School. Cary-Grove High School has over 500 students in performing ensembles. Curricular performance Ensemblesinclude Concert Band, Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, Beginning Mixed Choir, Advanced Mixed Choir,Bel Canto Choir and Acapella Singers. Curricular music classes include Music Theory, A.P. Music Theory, and Dual Credit Music Appreciation. Extra-curricular ensembles include the Trojan Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble,Jazz Combo, Jazz Choir, and Swing Choir. The Morning Wind Ensemble featured today meets once a week onFriday mornings at 6:00 a.m. The band program at Cary-Grove High School started in 1963 under the direction of Don Ehrensperger, who led the band for 30 years, turning it into one of the finest and mostcomprehensive band programs in the state. In 1993, Andrew Boysen Jr. became director of Bands at Cary-Grove for two years, and was succeeded by Marty Magnini in 1995.

About Community High School District 155. Enrollment includes 6,643 students from Bull Valley, Burton's Bridge, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Lakein the Hills, Lakewood, Oakwood Hills, Prairie Grove, and Ridgefield. The district covers 67.75 square miles andis located approximately 45 miles northwest of Chicago in McHenry and Lake counties. The mission statementof Community High School 155 states: For each student, we w ill inspire a love for learning, empower the pursuit of personal aspirations, and nurture the desire to contribute to the world.

Community High School District 155 Board of EducationTed Wagner—President

Gary R. Oberg, M.D.—Vice-PresidentAmy BlazierAdam Guss

Rosemary KurtzDave SecrestAnn Somers

Community High School District 155 Administration Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent

Jeremy Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Finance, Operations & Technology Dr. Randy Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Dr. Corey Tafoya, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

Cary-Grove High School Administration Mr. Jay Sargeant, Principal

Ms. Rebecca Saffert, Vice Principal Mr. Jim Kelly, Dean of Students

Ms. Amy Langelund, Dean of Students Dr. Hank Harvey, Student Services Coordinator

Ms. Sharlene Montgomery, Humanities Division Leader Mr. Rob Boncosky, Humanities Assistant Division Leader

Cary-Grove High School Music Department Mr. Marty Magnini, Director of Bands

Mr. Patrick Whalen, Associate Director of Bands, Choral Director Mr. Rob Boncosky, Choral Director Ms. Kristine Hester, Choral Director