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The 2009 Midwest Clinic
Performers
(Performers’ First Reactions)
The
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Bands
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Buchholz High School Wind Symphony
Gainesville, Florida
Alexander Kaminsky, Conductor
Thursday, December 17, 2009
8:45 PM - 9:45 PM
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Central Winds: A Music Educators' Wind Ensemble
Syracuse, New York
Andrew Perry and James Tapia, Conductors
Saturday, December 19, 2009
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
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Clarence Wind Ensemble
Clarence, New York
William Eicher, Conductor
Thursday, December 17, 2009
1 PM - 2 PM
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Clarksville Middle School Wind Ensemble
Clarksville, Maryland
David Smith, Conductor
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
1 PM - 1:45 PM
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Clear Lake High School Wind Ensemble
Houston, Texas
Joe Munoz, Conductor
Saturday, December 19, 2009
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Dobyns-Bennett High School Symphonic Band
Kingsport, Tennessee
Lafe Cook, Conductor
Friday, December 18, 2009
10 AM - 11 AM
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Forbes Middle School Honors Band
Georgetown, Texas
Jackie Fullerton, Conductor
Friday, December 18, 2009
1 PM - 1:45 PM
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Hillcrest High School Wind Ensemble
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Andy Pettus, Conductor
Friday, December 18, 2009
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Krimmel Intermediate School Symphonic Band
Spring, Texas
Sharon Kalisek, Conductor
Thursday, December 17, 2009
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Neuqua Valley High School Wind Ensemble
Naperville, Illinois
Charles Staley, Jr., Conductor
Thursday, December 17, 2009
10 AM - 11 AM
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New Sousa Band
Keith Brion, Conductor
Thursday, December 17, 2009
7 PM - 8:15 PM
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San Jose Wind Symphony
San Jose, California
Edward Harris, Conductor
Friday, December 18, 2009
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
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Symphonic Wind Orchestra "La Armonica" Bunol
Bunol, Valencia Spain
Frank De Vuyst, Conductor
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
4 PM - 5:15 PM
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The Eastman Wind Ensemble
Rochester, New York
Mark Davis Scatterday, Conductor
Friday, December 18, 2009
8 PM - 9:30 PM
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United States Coast Guard Band
New London, Connecticut
CDR Kenneth Megan, Conductor
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
7:30 PM - 9 PM
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VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band
Chicago, Illinois
Charles Menghini, Conductor
Friday, December 18, 2009
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
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Orchestras
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Carmel High School Symphony Orchestra
Carmel, Indiana
Soo Han, Conductor
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Dulles Middle School Symphony Orchestra
Sugar Land, Texas
Sophia Hsieh, Conductor
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
11:15 AM - 12 PM
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Hilliard Davidson High School Chamber Orchestra
Hilliard, Ohio
Mark Sholl, Conductor
Thursday, December 17, 2009
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Howard County High School G/T Orchestra
Ellicott City, Maryland
Ben Denne, Conductor
Thursday, December 17, 2009
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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J. Frank Dobie High School Chamber Orchestra
Houston, Texas
Tanner Ledford and Alice Vo-McCoy, Conductors
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Lafayette High School Chamber Orchestra
Lexington, Kentucky
Jennifer Grice, Conductor
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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Las Vegas Academy Philharmonic
Las Vegas, Nevada
Karl Reinarz and Brian Downey, Conductors
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Murcia Youth Symphony Orchestra
Murcia, Spain
Virginia Martinez Fernandez, Conductor
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
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Tejeda Middle School Honor Orchestra
San Antonio, Texas
Amy Williams, Conductor
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Vernon Hills High School Symphony Orchestra
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Frank Lestina and Fran Fatta, Conductors
Thursday, December 17, 2009
4 PM - 5 PM
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Jazz Ensembles
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Caliente
Houston, Texas
Jose Antonio Diaz, Director
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
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Coast Big Band Ostend Belgium
Ostend, Belgium
Jef Six, Director
Friday, December 18, 2009
1 PM - 2:15 PM
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Elmhurst College Jazz Band
Elmhurst, Illinois
Doug Beach, Director
Friday, December 18, 2009
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Las Vegas Academy Jazz Band
Las Vegas, Nevada
Patrick Bowen, Director
Thursday, December 17, 2009
10 AM - 11 AM
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Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble
DeKalb, Illinois
Ronald Carter, Director
Thursday, December 17, 2009
4 PM - 5 PM
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The West Point Band's Jazz Knights
West Point, New York
Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Morse, Director
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
4 PM - 5 PM
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United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note
Washington, D.C.
SMSgt Joseph Jackson, Director
Thursday, December 17, 2009
8:30 PM - 9:45 PM
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Warren Township High School Jazz Ensemble
Gurnee, Illinois
Drew Russell, Director
Thursday, December 17, 2009
1 PM - 2 PM
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Willis Junior High Jazz Band
Chandler, Arizona
John Studzinski, Director
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
1 PM - 1:45 PM
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Small Ensembles
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CCM Chamber Players
Cincinnati, Ohio
Rodney Winther, Director
Saturday, December 19, 2009
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass
Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, December 17, 2009
3 PM - 5 PM
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Heartland Community Flute Choir
Omaha, Nebraska
Christine Erlander Beard and Michael Beard, Directors
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Hebron High School Clarinet Choir
Carrollton, Texas
Andy Sealy, Director
Friday, December 18, 2009
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Las Vegas Academy Philharmonic Chamber Ensembles
Las Vegas, Nevada
Karl Reinarz, Director
Thursday, December 17, 2009
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Mark O'Connor's American String Celebration
Nashville, Tennessee
Mark O'Connor, Director
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
9 PM - 10 PM
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Spring Percussion Ensemble
Spring, Texas
Rick Rodriguez, Director
Thursday, December 17, 2009
10 AM - 11 AM
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The Ellis Marsalis Quartet
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ellis Marsalis, Director
December 18, 2009
4 PM - 5 PM
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United States Coast Guard Band Saxophone Quartet
New London, Connecticut
Thursday, December 17, 2009
1 PM - 2 PM
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Valdosta Middle School Percussion Ensemble
Valdosta, Georgia
Travis Downs, Director
Friday, December 18, 2009
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Congratulations to all the performers!
Here, we share some of their reactions to being invited to appear at
the 2009 Midwest Clinic.
“My early years at ‘Midwest’ were ones
of inspiration and awe, as I finally had the chance to meet the composers
whose music I had performed as a young musician. Of course, hearing
the ensembles and attending the clinics was especially memorable. Now
my musicians and I have the opportunity to add to this rich history.
It is a very great honor, which we enthusiastically embrace.”
— Rodney Winther, Director, CCM Chamber Players, Cincinnati, Ohio
“When I found out about the invitation, I felt a huge sense of joy and could not think straight for a few moments. My mind started thinking about the long road ahead, and how it would be possible if planned well in advance. It's taking a couple of nights to get a full night’s
sleep because of the awesome task ahead.”
— John Studzinski, Director, Willis Junior High Jazz Band, Chandler, Arizona
“I attended the Midwest Clinic for the first time
this past December. I had considered applying to have my orchestra perform, but
wanted to ensure that it would be a worthwhile experience for my students before
doing so. By noon on the first day, I was convinced. The Midwest Clinic has an
exceptionally positive atmosphere and is truly a celebration of music education.
I could only hope that my students would be able to experience it. Upon receiving
the news they had been invited to perform, I bolted out of my office and ran
down the hall to tell our principal. I asked him to keep it quiet until I was
able to tell the students in person. We both failed miserably at this. Within
45 minutes the entire administration and several of the faculty members had already
heard the news. When I made the announcement in class the following day, the
students cheered wildly. The look of pride on their faces is something I hope
I never forget.”
— Amy Williams, Tejeda Middle School Honor Orchestra, San Antonio, Texas
The Midwest Clinic encourages you to apply to appear
at a future conference. Each November, performance applications and clinic proposal
forms become available on this website. They are due the following March. Good
luck to all the applicants!
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