Horseheads

High School
Spring Band
Concert

Presented by the Horseheads High School

Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
7:30 pm
25 May 2016
Horseheads High School Auditorium

Program Order
Concert Band
Mr. Collin Smith, Conductor
River of LifeSteven Reineke
River of Life by Steven Reineke was published in 1995. It creates a melody that sounds
like a flow of a relaxing river. In the beginning, it starts off with a gentle, flowing solo section
and quickly builds up speed. At measure 68, the piece moves into 2/2 time and it becomes a
more lyrical section. Toward the end of the piece, the tempo changes back to the original allegro
spirit.
Ghost Fleet..Robert Sheldon
Ghost Fleet is a piece composed by Robert Sheldon, written in 1999. Sheldon meant for
the piece to portray long forgotten warships and their spirits returning from days at sea. Sheldon
composed the piece to sound very mysterious though the use of slurs and accidentals to make a
ghostly vibe. It starts off peaceful and slowly gets more dramatic through the addition of more
instruments when the ships are anchored. It then explodes in a heroic ending of the fleets return
to the high seas and their glory days.

Wind Ensemble
At the Strongholds of En GediDavid R. Holsinger
Kayla Mauk, Conductor
At the Strongholds of En Gedi was composed by David R. Holsinger for the Mount
Saint Charles Academy Music Department in 1995. Holsinger was inspired by the Old
Testaments first book of Samuel, in which King Saul pursued David. David was to flee to a city,
but was warned against it, so instead he sought shelter in the caves of En Gedi. It was in these
caves that David had the opportunity to kill King Saul as he rested, but instead chose to spare his
life. King Saul then reconciled with David and returned home. However, David and his
followers chose to remain within the caves of En Gedi. David Holsingers compositions have
won four major competitions, including two ABA Ostwald Awards, and have been finalists in
the DeMoulin and Sudler competitions. He guest conducted Horseheads ensembles in 2008.

Illyrian DancesGuy Woolfenden

I.
Rondeau
II.
Aubade
III.
Gigue
Mr. Collin Smith, Conductor
Illyrian Dances was commissioned by the British Association of Symphonic Bands and
Wind Ensembles, although some of the thematic material for this suite of three dances is adapted
from music originally written for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Illyria is in essence
Neverland, in other words not a real place. Shakespeare mentioned Illyria in one of his
plays, and the composer was intrigued with the idea of inventing dances for such a place.
Illyrian Dances first premiered on September 26th, 1986 at Warwick University. It is composed
of three movements. The first is a seven bar refrain with a very unique rhythmic twist,
showcasing the band in its variations. The second is a gentle dance, highlighting the flute section.
The third is a rondo in six-eight time, using a recurring theme to profile variations and
counterpoints.
Italian PolkaSergei Rachmaninoff
Italian Polka was composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff for piano in 1906, but was scored
for concert band in 1941 by Erik W.G. Leidzen. This piece utilizes a very passionate and
expressive sense of musical identity, and sumptuous harmonies and intricate textures blend to
create this incredibly lyrical piece.

Composers
Steven Reineke
Steven Reineke was born on September 14, 1970 in Tipp City, Ohio. He is a conductor
and composer who plays the trumpet and the piano. He has been active since 1995 and
still is to this day. Reineke started to develop his musical talents on trumpet at an early
age and taught himself how to play the piano at fifteen. Reineke continued to study the
trumpet at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he earned two Bachelor of Music
degrees with honors in trumpet performance and music composition. Steven Reineke
became the Musical Director of the New York Pops in 2009. He conducts the orchestra at
Carnegie Hall for tours, recordings, and telecasts. Reineke was nominated Principal Pops
Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra and started his season in 2011. In 2009 he
debuted with Boston Pops and the Philadelphia Orchestra. He also conducted the National Taiwan Symphony. In
2008 Reineke conducted in Carnegie Hall for the New York Pops 25th Birthday Gala. In addition, Reineke
conducted, arranged and orchestrated the music for Wayne Bradys orchestral show and did the same in
collaboration with Peter Frampton.
David R. Holsinger
David R. Holsinger was born on December 26, 1945 in the town of Hardin, Missouri.
In 1999, following 16 years of service as a music minister and worship leader to the
Shady Grove Parish in Grand Prairie, Texas, he relocated to Cleveland, Tennessee to

teach conducting and composition at Lee University. He holds various degrees from Central Methodist University
in Fayette, Missouri, University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, and the University of Kansas in Lawrence. In
addition to his university studies, Holsinger spends much of his time appearing at many All- State music
organizations and bands nationwide as a guest composer and conductor. In his spare time, he builds model trains.
Holsinger is a member of the American Bandmasters Association, and has won four national competitions, including
a two ABA Ostwald awards. Also, his works have reached finals in the NBA and Sudler composition competitions.

Guy Woolfenden
Born in Ipswich, England, Guy Woolfenden is the composer of Illyrian Dances. Woolfenden
was born on July 12, 1937, and died April 15, 2016. Woolfenden was a very accomplished
composer, having written over 150 scores for the Royal Shakespeare Company alone. He's
credited for his contribution to plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Henry IV, The Comedy of
Errors, and Sweet Swan of Avon. The Royal Shakespeare Company was so impressed with his
work, he composed for them in 1966, and was even awarded with the title of their Honorary
Associate Artist. Woolfenden was also known for using other means and sounds in his
pieces, such as blowing up empty crisp packets and manipulating the recording to create a
certain sound. Illyrian Dances has three movements, each with their own sound and feeling.

Sergei Rachmaninoff
Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, was born in Semyonovo, Russia, on April 1, 1873. As
a young boy Rachmaninoff's mother began incubating his musical talent by teaching him
piano with the help of a musician hired from St. Petersburg, Anna Ornatskyaya. As a
result of economic problems, Sergei and his family moved to St. Petersburg, Russia. It
was here he began his training with Vladimir Delyansky. As a musician with exceptional
talent, Sergei went to the Moscow Conservatory, and received piano lessons from
Nikolay Zverev and Alexander Siloti. Zverev's strict and grueling instruction helped
Sergei develop the talent and work ethic he carried with him throughout his career. The
performance of his first symphony was a disaster and sent Sergei into a depression, and his was unable to write for
three years. Eventually, he was cured by hypnotic therapy, and began work on his second concerto. By the end of
1910, Sergei had made his first American tour and was popular in the United States. He continued to live in Russia
until he left permanently during the Revolution of 1917. Until his death, Rachmaninoff lived alternatively between
Switzerland and the United States. In 1943, Sergei died in Beverly Hills, California at the age of 70. A few weeks
before his death, Sergei Rachmaninoff became an American citizen.

Personnel
Wind Ensemble
Piccolo
Abigail Ozog #*
Flute
Nicole Walrath #*+
Samantha Bancroft #*^
Nancy Hoffman #
Emma Tonetti #
Ava Hameister #
Tessa Palmquist
Oboe
Michela Shutts *!^
Alexandra Strollo
Clarinet
Evan Harshbarger
Kayla Mauk #*^
Joseph Rich
Julianna Testone*
MacKenzie OBrien #
Kenneth Peterson
Abigail Swartout*

Bass Clarinet
Christopher Kinney #
Serena VanOsdol
Contrabass Clarinet
Gavin DeWitt #*+^
Bassoon
James Parker *+^
Samuel Kuhnel
Alto Saxophone
Jessica Fletcher
Lindell Williams *^
Jamal Spear #
Alaina Strife #
Tenor Saxophone
Joshua Samodal *^
Kyle Clark
Taylor Woolever-Frost #

Trumpet
Blake Dickson #*
Peter Grella #*
Julia Millett *
Matthew Minor
Patrick Condon
Brian Kazmark
Kelsie Walker
Luke Gromer ^
Riley Burns ^
French Horn
Isaac Rawcliffe #
Nicholas Detrick
Samantha Fairbanks #^
Trombone
Erich Stoltzfus #*^
Kathryn Hayden #^
Steven Nolan ^

Euphonium
Paul ODacre #^
Dylan Derr #
Alexander Lee #*
Tuba
Nicholas Bifano #^
Alexander Myers #
Percussion
Christopher Anderson
Nicholas Crossland
Bruce Eskesen *!^
Camden Layton #
Brian McDougal #^
Madalyn Robbins ^
Adam Shearer #*^
Lauren Stewart #*^
Ryan Stryker *
Tim Wallisky

Baritone Saxophone
Nathan Klinko *^
! - NYSBDA Honor Band
^ - NYSSMA Wind/Perc/Piano Solo
+ - NYSSMA Conference All-State

# - Harmony Bridge
* - Senior High Area All-State
@ - Junior High Area All-State

Concert Band
Flute
Rachel Dickson #@^
Rachael Phillips #@^
Elena Millett #^
Taylor Kozemko
Lauren Martin
Deanna Clark
Abby Leipold
Kristen Arnold
Clarinet
Joanne Kim @^
Joseph Skelly #^
Michael Jones #
Leanna Scott #^
McKenzey Apgar^
David Hawkins
Angelina Patterson^
Brianna Kelleher
Joseph Gabrielson
Emily Eastwood
Alexis Kelley

Bass Clarinet
Ibrahim Jalal

Tenor Saxophone
Nathaniel Gee

Trumpet
Courtney Seeley
Sarah Berman
Jack Mosier
Zachary Pastel^
Caitlyn Keough
Brendan OBrien
Mackenzie Bancroft^
Sophia Bunce #^
Belinda Zhang^
Tyler Maynard #
Zachary Boyles
Eric LaLomia

Baritone Saxophone
Malcolm Clemmer^
Korbin Isett

Trombone
Cole Pawlak #@^
Curtis Schneider #@^

Alto Saxophone
Bevin Manuelpillai^
Jared Anderson^
Rich Peng #^
Abhishek Akula^
David Jackson
Parker Hilfiger

Euphonium
James Pawlak^
Tuba
Maxwell Gregory #*^
Anthony Palumbo #
Percussion
Philip Bankaitis^
Chloe Callahan #^
Aaron Hoose-Saukas
Tyler Pribulick
Justin Schoonover
Ishani Sharan #^
Gregory Mockler
Morgan Thomas^
Cameron Wright

(Designs by Michael Jones and Joanne Kim)

The Horseheads Band Alumni is a brand new group created to help graduates stay
in contact with our program throughout life beyond high school. Any band alumni
can join and become a member, whether you are 20 years old or 98! Each year
new members will be recognized during our Spring Concert. To become a
member, fill out one of the cards in the lobby or in front of the auditorium. Return
them to baskets in the front of the room. To contact the organizers, email
horseheadsalumni@gmail.com or check us out on the Horseheads Music
Advocates page. Also, join our new Facebook group called Horseheads Band
Alumni!
2016 Inductees
Ryan Anderson 11 Percussion
Dr. Gifford Howarth 88 Percussion
Jason Neubauer 04 Trumpet
RJ Samodal 15 Percussion
Chris Schiavone 94 Bass Clarinet
Collin Smith 09 Percussion
Darby Thompson 93 Alto Saxophone

HMA is a collective group of both music educators and parents devoted to creating an environment for the
promotion of quality musical education. The advocates are responsible for recognizing the achievements of music
students, serving as a resource for both music students and parents, supporting art and music within the district, and
advising the local community of the value and importance of music education programs.

Marching Band 2016

Marching band at Horseheads High School is a great experience for band students. This
season, all sections will have once a week evening rehearsals in July to get a head start on music.
The season officially begins with Pre-Week in mid-August, followed by Band Camp the
following week. This year Band Camp will be August 20-25 (Sunday off)! During Band Camp
the entire ensemble learns drill, and memorizes music. We add colorguard work, flags, props,
and lots of technique into the mix as well. As the school year begins, the band moves to a
Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday practice schedule. Horseheads 2016 Marching Band show is
Scheherazade, a tale from The Arabian Nights. The Horseheads Marching Band will be facing
fierce competition from multiple schools throughout New York State. We perform in places as
far as Central North Syracuse and Victor, to as close as our own home football field during
Homecoming and other games. At the end of every marching band season we travel to Syracuse
Universitys Carrier Dome to compete in the Large School 2 field band championships (and
A&W Root Beer on the way back!).

Scheherazade

(Artwork by MacKenzie OBrien)

The legend of Queen Scheherazade is both dark and enticing. King Shahryar of Persia
found out one day that his beloved wife had been unfaithful. Seeking revenge, the king vowed to
marry a new women each day and behead the previous days wife. The king nearly ran out of
women in the land to behead, Lady Scheherazade being one of the last ones to remain. Each
night, Lady Scheherazade would tell an adventurous story to the King without a resolution.
Upon sunrise, King Shahryar would ask the vizier to not murder the woman, as she had to finish
her story. This continued for a thousand and one nights, when the king finally decided to marry
the beautiful Scheherazade. Young women who had fled the kingdom returned once again, and
prosperity was returned to the land.

Reflections on the Year

Things got started for the band program over the summer with marching band. The band
was introduced to Mr. Smith, our new band director. Entering the season with challenging music
and guard work, and having graduated from Large School 3 to Large School 2, the marching
band entered an intimidating season but managed to place top six. Also, this year we acquired
new uniforms. Thanks to the help of many band parents, we were able to premiere these at the
Corning competition. Ultimately, this season was a stepping stone for further growth and
accomplishment.
This year, the Horseheads School District was also given the honor of being one of just
five districts in the United States to pilot the Dallas Brass Harmony Bridge Program. A total of
43 students from the high school (and many more from the Middle School and the Intermediate
School) were involved in the program this year. Those privileged to participate in Michael
Levines brainchild played fan favorites like America and Paw Paw Patch. In addition to
this benefit we were privileged to BRIDGE the generation gap and provide a much needed
service to this communitys elderly citizens.
To start out the year, five students attended the 2015 Junior High Area All-State and 22
students attended the Senior High Area All-State to play challenging music with other students
from the area. Three students were accepted into NYSSMA Conference All-State and two others
had the opportunity to play in the 2016 NYSBDA Honor Band. 46 students played a NYSSMA
solo this year and achieved exemplary scores.
The bands also performed their three annual concerts. Wind Ensembles December
concert featured the upbeat and catchy, Rakes of Mallow, the beautiful Australian carol, The
Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol, and a collaboration with the Middle School Choir in Pacem
Noel. Concert Band performed The Star-Spangled Banner, Finnish Folk Song Suite and Grand
March. Our March concert featured the epic Songs of the West, Sousas New Mexico March, and
Concert Band played LaPlantes Voyageurs. Rich Peng opened the concert by conducting the
Concert Band in Pulsation.
The band looks forward to another marching band season and hopes to achieve even
greater levels of musicianship with their new music, Scheherazade. The band plans on offering
more conducting opportunities to students, as well as bringing in previous Horseheads music
teachers as guest conductors for a Past, Present, and Future themed concert. Along with this,
the music department hopes to bring back district-wide music performances which will host
ensembles from all grade levels.
Im excited to have a story driven show and its interesting to have a guard emphasis Joshua Samodal
If I hadnt joined marching band, I would have never gotten a girlfriend! Isaac Rawcliffe

Senior Biographies
Chris Anderson: Chris is a percussionist in the Horseheads Wind Ensemble and sings
with the Concert Choir. He will be attending Ithaca College to study cinema and
photography. Chris won the award for best experimental film at the Rod Serling Film
Festival with his brother Dan Anderson. He has participated in the Marching Band and
worked with the Horseheads Green Room Players on tech. He would like to thank his
brother, Mrs. Matejka, Mr.Schiavone, and his parents for their support.
Patrick Condon: Patrick will be attending Seton Hall University majoring in Business.
Patrick has been a trumpet player in the Horseheads bands since fourth grade and has
been a participant in the Green Room Players. Patrick would like to thank his Mom, Dad,
Grandpa, Ma, and Mrs. Matejka for their support and encouragement.
Dylan Derr: Dylan will be attending Corning Community College to major in
Criminology. He has been in the band program for 4 years, and plays the Euphonium. He
has also been a part of the Marching Band for 4 years, and was also a member of the
Variety Show, Pit Orchestra, Greenroom Players, and the Pops Concert. He would like to
thank Mrs. Matejka, his mom, Victoria Evans, and his step-dad, Joshua Evans. He would
also like to thank Sean Strayer and Coach Miller for supporting him over the years and
allowing him to grow.
Blake Dickson: Blake plays the trumpet in the Horseheads Wind Ensemble. He will be
attending SUNY Oswego for Business Administration or Finance. He participated in
marching band, the pit orchestra, the Harmony Bridge Project, Area All-State, and
NYSSMA solo festivals. He would like to send a special thank you to Coach Miller for
being behind him and supporting the whole way through high school.
Jessica Fletcher: Jessica is attending SUNY Geneseo next fall with a major in
Biochemistry on a pre-med track. Jessica received the Academic Excellence Scholarship
Award for her academic achievement. Jessica plays the saxophone in the Horseheads
Wind Ensemble and has participated in NYSSMA Solo Festival, and pit orchestra.
Jessica would like to thank her parents, brother Nick, Mr. Smith, and Mrs. Matejka for
their support.
Evan Harshbarger: Evan will be attending Penn State and plans to major in Aerospace
Engineering. He has been in the Wind Ensemble for two years as a clarinetist, and also
participated in NYSSMA and the Requiem in orchestra. He would like to thank his
parents, Ronnie, Claire, Mrs. Matejka, Mr. Smith, and friends for all of their support.

Nancy Hoffman: Nancy plays the flute in Wind Ensemble. Nancy will be attending
SUNY Geneseo next year studying psychology. Nancy has been in the Concert band,
Wind Ensemble, Marching band, pit orchestra and the orchestras Requiem as a flautist.
She would like to thank Mrs. Matejka, parents Brett and Marti, brother Hunter and
everyone else who has helped her on her musical journey.
Chris Kinney: Chris plays the clarinet in Wind Ensemble. Chris will be attending
Corning Community College for a year then transferring to SUNY ESF where he will
study Natural Resources Management. Chris has been in the Concert Band, Wind
Ensemble and Marching band playing both clarinet and bass clarinet. He would like to
thank his parents, David and Kristie, brother John, and Coach Miller for the support
throughout his musical career.

Julia Millett: Julia is attending SUNY University at Buffalo in the fall and is majoring in
Nursing. Julia has been a trumpet player in in the Horseheads bands since fourth grade.
Julia has participated in the Horseheads Marching Band for four years.

Isaac Rawcliffe: Isaac will be attending Corning Community College to major in Liberal
Arts. He has been in band for three years and plays the French Horn. He has been a part
of the Marching Band, Youth Orchestra, Green Room Players, and the Variety Show. He
would like to thank Coach Miller for teaching him right from wrong.

Joe Rich: Joe is a clarinet player in the Horseheads Wind Ensemble. He will be attending
SUNY University at Buffalo for political science. He participated in the marching band
for four years. He would like to thank his family and friends, especially Coach Miller, for
all their support.

Ryan Stryker: Ryan is a percussionist in the Horseheads Wind Ensemble. He will be

attending Pennsylvania State University to study Immunology and Infectious Disease. He
has participated in the percussion ensemble, marching band, Area All-State, and
NYSSMA solo festivals. He would like to thank everyone who has helped him
throughout his musical career.
Abby Swartout: Abby is a clarinet player in the Horseheads Wind Ensemble and sings
with the Concert Choir. She will be attending Western Connecticut State University for
Musical Theater. She was awarded the Kathwari Scholarship. She participated in Area
All-State and Conference All-State, sung with the Green Room Players, worked with the
Running to Places Theatre Company, and was in marching band. She would like to thank
Mrs. Matejka, Mr. Smith, Mr. Schiavone, and her parents for all their support.
Emma Tonetti: Emma will be attending the University of Rochester in the fall and
intends to major in epidemiology and public health. She has been a flautist since the
fourth grade, and has participated in Marching Band and Harmony Bridge. She would
like to thank her Mom, Dad, sister Kelsey, Mrs. Matejka, and all her friends for their help
along the way.
Tim Wallisky: Tim is a percussionist in the Horseheads Wind Ensemble. Tim is
attending Corning Community College for environmental science. Tim has been a
member of the Horseheads bands since fourth grade. He has participated in the marching
band, Area All-State, NYSSMA Solo Festivals, the variety show, pit orchestra, and the
tech crew. He would like to thank his friends and family, Jason Johnson, and Mrs.
Matejka.
Nicole Walrath: Nicole plays the flute in the wind ensemble. Nicole will be attending
the University at Buffalo studying psychology. Along with being a member of the
Horseheads bands, she is a member of the Youth Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes.
She has participated in Conference All-State, Area All-State, Pit Orchestra, NYSSMA
Solo Festivals, and the Horseheads Marching Band. Nicole took first place in the
Thursday Morning Musical Scholarship contest. Nicole would like to thank her parents,
Mrs. Matejka, and Mr. Lefkowitz for her musical success.

Special Thanks
Parents and Families
Dr. Thomas Douglas, Superintendent
Ms. Karen Donahue, HHS Principal
Mr. Mike McCawley, HHS Assistant Principal
Mr. Dan Buseck, HHS Assistant Principal
Rich Preston, Crupi Award
Nancy Hoffman, Lead Program Designer
HHS Custodial Staff
Horseheads Music Advocates
BOCES Print Shop

Horseheads Music Department

Ms. Holly Hamilton, GRES Music
Mr. Zach Hamilton, CSES Music
Ms. Rachel Proulx, RRES Music
Ms. Kayla Walruth, BFES Music
Ms. Margaret Matthews, ES & HIS Strings
Dr. Jay Stoltzfus, HIS Band
Ms. Tab Treacy, HIS Band
Ms. Yvonne Allen, HMS Band
Mr. Dan Palmer, HMS Vocal
Ms. Audrey Moss, HMS & HHS Strings
Mr. Chris Schiavone, HHS Vocal
Mr. Collin Smith, HHS Band

Upcoming Events
May 30 - Memorial Day Parade
June 4 POPS Concert
June 25 - Senior Graduation

Annually the John Philip Sousa Band Award is given to an exemplary senior, as well as the New York State
Field Band Conference Scholarship. This year the Joseph C. Crupi Memorial Award will also be presented.