Their show includes Berlioz . Before coming to Cypress Woods, Mr. Byers was a Marching Instructor for Westwood High School and Westlake High School. Adam attends the University of Houston as a music education major. 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. While at UT, Mr. Peterman performed as a member of the 2014 Wind Ensemble on their world tour, performed in the premiere of John MackeysWine-Dark Sea at TMEA in 2014, and with the Symphony Orchestra at TMEA in 2016. in Music Studies and Certificate in Performance from the University of Texas at Austin and M.M. Since then the bands at Spillane have been consistent sweepstakes winning bands and has also advanced to the area round of the state honor band competition. 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The course will continue developing technical skills applicable to their respective instrument. They play for the 6A football team, participate in competitions and perform in parades and other venues. $60M Texas HS stadium shut down", "Structural concerns shut down $60 million Allen Eagle Stadium", "THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2011 GRAMMY SIGNATURE SCHOOLS", "Parents file discrimination claims in Allen High cheerleader tryouts | Allen News", "Former Allen standout Tejan Koroma earns freshman All-American honor", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Allen_High_School_(Texas)&oldid=1142365627, Freshman Center (9): 368 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002, Main campus (1012): 300 Rivercrest Blvd. 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.. in Music Education from Texas State University. While at Spillane, Mr. Harrington was named Teacher of the Year in 2011 and to the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Hall of Fame in 2012. The KGLE broadcast program includes radio broadcast. Tyler Hardee is beginning his first year as an assistant band director at Belton High School. "[5][6], In 2004, the district moved Westfield 9th grade students to a separate building. . 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 nAkT_hJC * [/ Donations can be made by check made out to WHSBPA (Westfield High School Band Parents Association) and sent to the attention of Chris Vitale, Director of Bands, Mr. Peterman has also served as an Assistant Director for the CFISD Honor Clarinet Choir which performed at The Midwest Clinic and TMEA Convention. His concert bands received multiple sweepstakes and the percussion section received many best in class awards during his time there. The fi. The Spillane Band was named a Commended Winner in the National Wind Band Honors competition in 2015 and 2016. 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. Prior to being a band director, Mr. Hardee was a private lesson and masterclass instructor in school districts in the Houston and Austin areas. . Allen, TX 75002, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 00:40. The Westfield High School Band is made up of 120 members in 3 concert bands selected through a series of playing . When Philip Geiger was in the fourth grade, his family moved to Indianapolis from Iowa. He is thankful to return to Belton HS for a fourth year and looks forward to many more. The district also plans to establish one ninth grade center for each comprehensive high school. Spring High School is a public high school located in the Spring census-designated place in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States. During his time at Cypress Woods, the band has received awards in both marching and concert band events at the regional, area, and state level. 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. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Houston, where he studied euphonium with Danny Vinson. It received the Sudler Shield Award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2004. His responsibilities include teaching the Symphonic Band and assisting with the direction of the Marching Hundred. 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. !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 Allen Eagles wrestling team won the THSCA dual state tournament in the 200809 season, defeating the defending UIL state champions Randall High School. In class Concert Bands include: Beginning Concert Band Class; Symphonic Band Class; Wind Symphony Auditioned Advanced Band Class (Honors Credit) . After about $10 million in structural and design repairs by Pogue Construction and PBK (neither the district nor the Allen citizens having to pay anything extra), Allen's stadium was officially reopened on June 5, 2015, for its Class of 2015 graduation and allowed the varsity football team to once again host home games.[21]. A few years later, the family moved to Irving, Texas. He previously spent 21 years as Director of Music for the Spring Independent School District near Houston, Texas. 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. During Philips tenure at Westfield, the program received both the John Philip Sousa Foundations Sudler Shield and Sudler Flag. Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic). 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. 2021 by Belton Marching 100. The boys' program made it to the 1993, 1996 and 1997 regional finals. hTj@>awgo!1q!A[`KAR;,+>)b&q@ Flash forward to May of Philips eighth grade high school band audition with Eldon Jantzen, the head director at Irving High School. It enables students to make informed critical and aesthetic judgments, build self-assessment skills, and understand the historical and cultural influences of music. Parental Involvement is Key to Student Success. The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1. In May of 2005, the Spring ISD named the new theater at Westfield the Philip K. Geiger Performing Arts Center.In 2000, Philip was recognized by the Texas Bandmasters Association with their inaugural Meritorious Achievement Award. Westfield High School Marching Band from Houston, Texas. Robert is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and anticipates attending Officer Candidate School for the U.S. Navy. The Westfield "Big Red'' Marching Band earned five UIL 5/6A State Marching Band Championship awards and in 2003 was the BOA Grand National Marching Band Champion. Throughout his career, his education continued through the mentorship of many great music educators including Mr. Green, Dr. Garner, Mr. Bennett, Joe Dixon, Mike Warney, Mrs. Becky Lewis, and Randall Griffin.After graduating from SMU in 1975, Mr. Frank facilitated Philips interview with Bob Blanton for a position in Klein ISD. Mr. Peterman joined the staff in the Fall of 2017, and is currently in his sixth year of teaching. His mother, Polly, was a bit surprised but agreed. The football stadium still stands. hbbd```b``"9d>"WIEi@D/X H?c 0 The course will continue developing technical skills applicable to their respective instrument. Westfield High School 16713 Ella Blvd Houston, TX 77090 ( School attendance zone shown in map) Rating : 1/ 10 Bottom 50% Tel: (281) 891-7130 www.springisd.org SAVE SCHOOL Westfield High School serves 2,838 students in grades 9-12. He studied dance performance and choreography at Stephen F Austin State University, achieving one of his major goals by graduating from his hometown university. Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient), Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. Mr. Casillas enjoys spending time with the family dogs, expanding his knowledge of all things nerd, and tending to his LEGO collection. Allen uses an 8:50a.m. to 4:10p.m. modified block schedule. 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The Allen Orchestra was invited to perform at The International Midwest Clinic and Convention in 2006. The new building started serving grade 9 students during the 201819 school year, and had an enrollment of 1,634 in 201516. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student up to the ninth and/or tenth grade. Allen High School offers the International Baccalaureate program to its students, with the class of 2002 being the first to graduate Full Diploma. As Polly tells it, she was surprised to see Philip walk away with a gold medal. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. [2][3], The school, which serves grades 9-12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. Allen High School also has a broadcast program, KGLE 3 Teen News. [3] [4] Spring High School, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. He learned he had a lot of work to do to catch up with all these great musicians. The district has different attendance boundary maps for each level: elementary, middle, and high school. Mr. Byers is very excited to join the Cypress Woods family! The nearest high school to Westfield High School is, The nearest middle school and elementary school is. 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". The school, in the Westfield community, has a Houston, Texas postal address. During Philip's tenure at Westfield, the program received both the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Shield and Sudler Flag. The first Allen High School, built in 1910 at the corner of Belmont and Cedar, was a two-story brick building housing six classrooms and an auditorium, and saw the first graduating class of eight students in 1914. Hearing Leon Breedens North Texas Jazz Concerts every spring and fall as well as the Lake Highlands Band concerts, under the direction of Eddie Green, opened a new world to him. His bands performed at The Midwest Clinic (1980) and in the Tournament of Roses Parade (1974) and won honors in concert and . Parents, teachers, and students can help prevent suicide once they know the warning signs. Somehow, with almost uncontrollable shaking fingers, hands and arms, he tried his best to play his Conn alto saxophone. Copyright 2023 Phi Beta Mu - Alpha Chapter. In the spring of 2011, Allen High School's Rugby team was runner-up in the Division 2 State Championship in Houston Texas. While at the University of Texas at Austin, he performed in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jerry Junkin, as well as the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Gerhardt Zimmermann, and has been Principal Clarinet in both ensembles. Allen High School received the 2011 Grammy Signature School Gold Award,[22] which recognizes U.S. public high schools making an outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year. Houston, TX 77090-4213. 169 likes. He graduated from Cedar Ridge High School in 2013 and received his bachelors degree in Music Ed. Assists with Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Concert Winds, and Concert Band. When Philip Geiger was in the fourth grade, his family moved to Indianapolis from Iowa. 0 [2] [3] The school, which serves grades 9-12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. While at UT, Mr. Byers was fortunate to perform with numerous distinguished ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Trombone Choir, and Longhorn Band. We hope to develop an attitude of success while striving to focus each students skills and abilities to the common good of the band. Reach out to Band Parent President Bob Gelinas or . Students are assessed in the spring of their eighth grade year to determine proper placement in the high school band program. 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. endstream endobj startxref Born and raised in the Austin area, Mr. Peterman attended Dripping Springs ISD schools. District: Spring Independent School District (ISD) SchoolDigger Rank: 1666th of 1,876 Texas High Schools. In 2005, Mr. Harrington opened Spillane Middle School. He spent the past 4 years teaching at Wells Middle School where he conducted bands and taught all of the brass and percussion. Allen won the Class 5A Division I football state championship game 3521 against Houston Lamar, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, on December 22, 2012. Mr. Peterman holds a B.M. Westfield High School Band & Guard. A few months later in his beginning band interview in the Bowie Junior High School band hall, when asked what instrument he might want to play, his response, of course, was Alto Saxophone, and his music performance journey began its next chapter. Mr. Harrington and his wife Shelley reside in Klein, Texas with their sons Robert and Adam. The teacher population of 179 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years. Westfield High School's student population of 2,838 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years. The team placed second in the 200910 State Championship and was a quarterfinalist at the National Championships. Westfield High School. in Music Education from Texas State University. , Coach asked Philip, What do you want to be as a music major?, He replied, I want to be a band director. Coach thought for a moment and gruffly said, I dont think you want to do that. Philip smiled and said, Ill take my chances.. She is active at the couple's church. The goal of Symphonic Band is to continue developing the artistically informed student, knowledgeable of musical terminology, symbols, history, and to further develop technical skills on his/her instrument, self-assessing his/her own progress and performance. 6?^ jK{fB_"M /^BOG ^ Dpc . While at the University of Texas at Austin, he performed in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jerry Junkin, as well as the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Gerhardt Zimmermann, and has been Principal Clarinet in both ensembles. 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.. SA The new facility houses a weight room, wrestling practice facility, and indoor golfing facility.[18]. Mr. Harrington graduated from Westfield High School where he performed in bands directed by Mr. Richard Crain and Mr. Philip Geiger. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student through the Concert Band experience. During his junior year while in the All-State laden All-Region III band, he sat next to the first chair All-State baritone saxophone player while being conducted by John Paynter performing the manuscript edition of Four Scottish Dances. In the summers, he has worked as a clinician for N8 Rhythm and Percussion One for schools all over the state. 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. Website. The Westfield High School Band performs in the preliminaries of the Texas UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest on November 13, 1989 at ? In the 201314 season Allen High School's basketball program went to the state championship for the first time in 50 years. The Pride of Westfield marching band is heading into its upcoming season with plenty of visuals, momentum and excitement that is expected to resonate with audience members. Philip completed twenty-three years as Director of Bands at Westfield High School. Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. Contact info. Mr. Hudnall has been the color guard director at Trinity HS, Corsicana HS, Navarro College, and Robert E Lee HS. During his undergraduate career, Mr. Hardee was a member of the UH Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Orchestra. While in his sophomore year, Philip made a deal with his grandfather and his mother to buy a new instrument. The stadium (which cost nearly $60 million) opened for the 2012 football season. Cinjin Casillas is in his seventh year with the Cypress Woods Band. endstream endobj 103 0 obj <>stream Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In 1981, Spring High South was converted into a four-year high school and was renamed, "Westfield. Westfield High School Band Booster Club | Houston TX He studied music education and instrumental pedagogy with Mr. John Benzer and saxophone with Mr. Dan Gelok. $'uI-_8+ye5%EafL$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 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. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Houston, where he studied euphonium with Danny Vinson. Band literature will continue at the III- III level. The graduation rate of Westfield High School is 79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%. Meet the Westfield Band Boosters: who to contact with questions, access financial support, and see how we keep our programs running. 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. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student up to the ninth and/or tenth grade. The school did not receive any of the seven possible distinction designations.[10]. . The school received a D grade in two domains, Student Achievement (score of 68) and Closing the Gaps (score of 64), and a C grade in School Progress (score of 70). 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. The 110-member band plans to perform "The Dark Horse" this season, which has a focus of underdogs winning . Westfield High School Learn More! Review Westfield High School. During his time, both programs were finalists for multiple BOA Regional and Super Regional contests. 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. [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]. from the University of Houston in 2019. Mrs. Harrington teaches music at Kreinhop Elementary School in the Klein Independent School District. Central Office; Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to study privately. 16713 Ella Blvd. [19][20] The 2014 varsity football season played every game on the road, and still managed to go undefeated and win their third consecutive title earning the nickname "Road Warriors" by the local media. 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. He now serves as a member of the Bluecoats brass staff, a role he began in November of 2018. Thanks for stopping by! Alumni Band click here to sign up to play! WHS Signing Day Click here to read more! On the day of competition, Polly took young Philip down to a coliseum filled with young music enthusiasts. The youngest, Adam is an All-State horn player and a graduate of Klein Collins High School. He was awarded his Master of Music degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied trombone performance with Nathaniel Brickens. 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. 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. 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). 2022by Westfield High School Band and Orchestra Parents Association. The girls' soccer team advanced to the state tournament in 1989, the team's inaugural season, and again in 1990, 1998 and 2019. The Concert Bands serve as the foundation of our band program. Allen went 100 in the 2015 regular season but lost in the Division I State semi-final to Westlake High School (Texas),[12] snapping a program-best 57-game winning streak, the 2nd longest ever in the state of Texas (the longest being 68 games, set by Celina High School.). He earned his Music Education degree from The University of Houston where he was in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Eddie Green and studied trumpet with Houston Symphony principal trumpet, Mr. James Austin. Mr. Casillas has enjoyed great success at Cypress Woods High School. 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. In 1997, he moved to Cypress-Fairbanks where he was the Director of Bands at Dean Middle School for eight years. Mr. Kwaku attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his Bachelors degree in Music Studies and studied trumpet with Ray Sasaki, music education with Bob Duke and Amy Simmons, and conducting with Scott Hanna, Ryan Kelly and Jerry Junkin. Rivals High School rankings, and they were ranked #5 by MaxPreps poll. He was a performing member of the UT Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Orchestra. A next-door neighbor introduced Philip to classical music, playing recordings and discussing the music with the young lad. Student Admission ticket is only $5. The goal of the WHS Band Program is for every Westfield Band member to develop a lifelong appreciation for the value of music. He has danced at Alvin Ailey, Steps On Broadway, and many other reputable dance schools across the country. A next-door neighbor introduced Philip to classical music, playing recordings and discussing the music with the young lad. Allen High School was named a 200102 National Blue Ribbon School[8] and a 2004 TEA Pathfinder School. 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. We want every student to become the most proficient musician and performer of which they are capable. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. hb```fG cB L;o`o e TbU3`h B h`D@ `4gRDO-x7n>09gX @%f?@;\Ah)Dy "1 Mr. Harrington has been a member of both The Texas Bandmasters Association and The Texas Music Educators Association since 1986 and is a member of the Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. He has also served as the Texas Music Educators Association Region 23 Junior-High Region Band Coordinator from 2001-2004 and the Texas Bandmasters Association Region Representative to TMEA Region 23. Allen High School serves most of the city of Allen. 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