He then spent the next 14 years in Austin at McNeil High School where he conducted the concert band and instructed all aspects of percussion. 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.). Band literature will continue at the III - IV level. Mr. Kwakus professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Kappa Kappa Psi. Sponsored by Alpha Chapter - Phi Beta Mu. T.J. Peterman currently serves as the Associate Director of Bands at Cypress Woods High School. At one time it also served Remington Ranch. The Allen Eagles wrestling team won the THSCA dual state tournament in the 200809 season, defeating the defending UIL state champions Randall High School. Most recently, the Cypress Woods Marching Band and NOVA Dance Company was named a finalist at the 2020 UIL State Marching Band Contest, and in 2021 the band was named the silver-medalist at the BOA North Houston Regional, the Lone Star Preview - Grand Champion, and a UIL State Marching Band Contest Participant. The Westfield High School Band is made up of 120 members in 3 concert bands selected through a series of playing . Somehow, with almost uncontrollable shaking fingers, hands and arms, he tried his best to play his Conn alto saxophone. The Allen High School Varsity Hockey team came in 2nd place in the 2020 State Champions, losing to Jesuit, its longtime rival. 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. in Music Studies and Certificate in Performance from the University of Texas at Austin and M.M. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Houston, where he studied euphonium with Danny Vinson. Mr. Casillas has studied with percussionists Dr. Brian West, Dr. Richard Gipson, Dr. Dave Hall, and Paul Rennick. [citation needed], The Allen Clinical Rotation Program received a new technology lab.[25]. Westfield High School is 1 of 5 high schools in the Spring Independent School District. 1 for band under the direction of Dr. Frederick Finnell was the culminating event of his high school career.With Mr. Souths encouragement and Mr. Joe Franks facilitation, a late May scholarship audition for the Southern Methodist Universitys School of Music and the Mustang Marching Band was arranged with the SMU Orchestra Conductor, James Rives-Jones and Mustang Marching Band Director Coach Irving Dreibrodt. from the University of Houston in 2019. In the four years he was at Wunderlich, with the help of Tony Lewis, Peter Warshaw, Steve and Linda Ruff, and a group of marvelous private lesson teachers, the program grew and improved. 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, While at Spillane, Mr. Harrington was named Teacher of the Year in 2011 and to the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Hall of Fame in 2012. He was also a member of the TCU Drumline, winners of the 2012 PASIC Marching Festival. Mrs. Harrington earned her music education degree from The University of Houston in 1992 where she was in the Concert Chorale and studied voice under Jean Preston. Westfield High School Band & Mass Mutual Center Feb 21, 2015; The Color Guard/Drill Team; The Concert Band; The Jazz Combo; The Jazz Ensemble; The Marching Band; . The second Allen High School was established in 1959 on land donated by Mr. Harris Brown on the corner of Jupiter and Main Streets. After graduating, he has spent his summers working for the university as a coordinator for the Longhorn Music Camp. The high school band program included seventh grade students in order to have about 40 members for performances. On February 27, 2014, the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete making it unsafe to use. Find Westfield High School test scores, student-teacher ratio, parent reviews and teacher stats. The Concert Bands serve as the foundation of our band program. Justin Outten - Former Assistant Football Head Coach, now Denver Broncos Offensive Coordinator. The district has different attendance boundary maps for each level: elementary, middle, and high school. Mr. Hudnall has been the color guard director at Trinity HS, Corsicana HS, Navarro College, and Robert E Lee HS. His primary clarinet instructors include Paula Corley and Steve Cohen. Central Office; He was a part of the 2018 TMEA Wind Ensemble performance, conducted by Jerry Junkin. Mr. Kreger is in his 3nd year of teaching at Belton High School where he began his teaching career in the year 2020. [clarification needed] The expansion included a new 1,500 seat performing arts center, an expansion of band hall space and a Career and Technology Education center featuring a student-managed restaurant open to the public, a student-managed apparel store with student-designed items, multiple new Mac labs, Mac-equipped rooms for the photojournalism, yearbook, commercial photography, audiovisual, radio, and newspaper classes as well as learning-classrooms for the medical education programs. [citation needed]. Spring Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. [7][8] In February 2017 the district proposed redrawing the attendance boundaries of its high schools; this would take effect in the 2020-2021 school year. [3] [4] Spring High School, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. Many have served as mentors and guides. Mr. Casillas resides in Cypress with his wife Molly Casillas who is also a busy band director. Houston, TX 77090-4213. While there, Philip established a jazz program, developed the drumline, and led the second band to two Buc Days Best of Class awards.Three years later, Mr. Richard Crain was highly instrumental in bringing Philip to Spring ISD and in being named Director of Bands of the Westfield High School Band program. 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. The Westfield High School Band Booster Club is a non-profit organization that directly supports the WHS Big Red Band program and students. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student through the Concert Band experience. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. With his encouragement, Philip entered into a city-wide classical music competition during which Philip would have to correctly identify the name of the piece and the composer. rWIVkFNpJn+en~m`5?40r ,D+qI-1um0&Q((O501c8*%y~efD It was also a participant in the 1994 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, being the only high school band chosen to play at the Dublin Lord Mayors Ball; the 1995 and 1999 Texas Gubernatorial Parades; and the 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. On the day of competition, Polly took young Philip down to a coliseum filled with young music enthusiasts. In class Concert Bands include: Beginning Concert Band Class; Symphonic Band Class; Wind Symphony Auditioned Advanced Band Class (Honors Credit) . Richard was salutatorian of his class. [11] Westfield High School's attendance boundary covers the southwestern area of the district.[12]. Westfield High School located in Houston, Texas - TX. Westfield High School Assistant 1985-1989 Head Director: Philip Geiger 1982-2004 Assistant Directors: Me, Key Poulan, . [1], School attendance within Spring Independent School District is determined by attendance boundaries. After sightreading the Cannonball Adderley tune, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, 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.While at SMU, Philip studied with Joe Frank and received valuable insights while student teaching under Howard Dunn of SMU and Scott Taylor of Richardson ISD. While at Dean Middle School, he was named the 2003 Teacher of the Year and was listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers for 2003 and 2005. Texas Band Masters Association, Texas the Texas Music Adjudicators Association. Concert Bands under his direction have performed twice at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago and have also performed at the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival multiple times. A next-door neighbor introduced Philip to classical music, playing recordings and discussing the music with the young lad. !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 Escadrille claims to be the country's largest high school marching band, with a membership of over 800 students. in Music Education from Texas State University. Cinjin Casillas is in his seventh year with the Cypress Woods Band. The WHS Symphonic Band is a sequential continuation of Concert Band. To this day, Philip is indebted to Mr. Crain for the many contributions he has made to his career and to the students of the Spring ISD. Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. For 2017-18, Westfield was a Title I school. 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. Mr. Harrington served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Bandmasters Association from 2006 to 2013 and served as the associations president for the 2011-2012 school year. 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. Mr. Casillas is a graduate of Texas Christian University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in music education. Westfield High School is a public school located in HOUSTON, TX. 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. Robert is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and anticipates attending Officer Candidate School for the U.S. Navy. He previously spent 21 years as Director of Music for the Spring Independent School District near Houston, Texas. Allen, TX 75002, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 00:40. The Mtley Cre drummer has praised the young. . Finding a passion for movement, he performed with ORIGINS, an Independent Open Winter Guard, and a professional modern dance company to expand his knowledge and appreciation for the arts. He began teaching in the Spring Independent School District at Twin Creeks Middle School in 1990 where he was the assistant band director for seven years. The second Allen High School was established in 1959 on land donated by Mr. Harris Brown on the corner of Jupiter and Main Streets.[5]. Westfield High School is a high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States, near Houston. Students are assessed to determine proper placement in the high school band program. Allen uses an 8:50a.m. to 4:10p.m. modified block schedule. . Kevin Kwaku is currently the Director of Bands for the Belton High School band program. In the playoffs the Allen Eagles beat Rowlett, Mesquite, Round Rock, and Spring Westfield, and made it to the state semifinals where they lost to Southlake Carroll. Mr. Peterman holds a B.M. Mr. Byers expanded his performance career outside of the classroom participating in Drum Corps, Winter Guard, and a dance company. Westfield High School Band Booster Club, Houston, TX. He also performed in several capacities within the Moores School of Music Jazz Orchestra, including principal saxophonist, under the direction of Noe Marmolejo. - Comments to Webmasters He facilitated Philip receiving private lessons from Jerry Brumbaugh which helped pave the road to Philip making the first All-State Band after trying out on a borrowed brand-new Martin baritone saxophone provided by Eddie Green. Mr. Peterman has also served as an Assistant Director for the CFISD Honor Clarinet Choir which performed at The Midwest Clinic and TMEA Convention. It received the Sudler Shield Award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2004. He spent the past 4 years teaching at Wells Middle School where he conducted bands and taught all of the brass and percussion. Prior instrumental music experience is required. https://www.rowloff.com/Bios/Bio.html?id=81. 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.. Prior to being a band director, Mr. Hardee was a private lesson and masterclass instructor in school districts in the Houston and Austin areas. Search for "Westfield High School" App Features: Events, News, Daily Bulletin, Photos, Staff Directory & Athletics. While at Westfield, he earned a chair in the TMEA All-State Band and was named an Outstanding Soloist at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Austin. The Allen Eagle Chorale Choir was invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association's annual convention during the 20112012 school year. The Allen Eagle Escadrille won the 4A State Marching Band Competition in back-to-back years in 1987 and 1988. The TMEA event covers all Texas Independence School Districts and invites by audition only the top 5 schools in the state. Allen High School was named a 200102 National Blue Ribbon School[8] and a 2004 TEA Pathfinder School. Westfield High School. His responsibilities include directing the Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Concert Winds, and assisting with the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. He was a performing member of the UT Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and Symphony Orchestra. Westfield High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year. He has performed lead roles in multiple ballets, such as Sleeping Beauty and Firebird. As Polly tells it, she was surprised to see Philip walk away with a gold medal. The new facility houses a weight room, wrestling practice facility, and indoor golfing facility.[18]. The Allen girls' team was the state champion in 200304 and 20042005, becoming the first Texas boys' or girls' teams to repeat as state champions. The Allen High School shooting team won the overall SCTP national championship in 2014. Copyright 2023 Phi Beta Mu - Alpha Chapter. [citation needed], As of 2021[update] Allen High has the largest University Interscholastic League (UIL) athletic program of any Texas high school. Westfield High School Learn More! His responsibilities include teaching the Symphonic Band and assisting with the direction of the Marching Hundred. AP course enrollment at AHS is 53%.[7]. In 1981, Spring High South was converted into a four-year high school and was renamed, "Westfield. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired in previous instrumental ensembles. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Allen won the Class 5A Division I football state championship game 3521 against Houston Lamar, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, on December 22, 2012. The Spillane Band was named a Commended Winner in the National Wind Band Honors competition in 2015 and 2016. 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. He was both excited and surprised to discover he had been placed in the first band.During the first three years of high school, he was under the direction of Dave Clark. 118 0 obj <>stream Spring High School is a public high school located in the Spring census-designated place in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States. Any High School Tech School College Bachelor Masters Doctorate Experience Level (years) Less than 1 Year 1 to 2 Years 3 to 4 Years 5 to 6 Years 7 to 8 Years 9 to 10 Years 10 to 15 Years More than 15 Years Mr. Clark, along with assistant director Tommy Allen, helped fix several physical deficiencies that hindered his progress, introduced him to the world of jazz and encouraged exploration of chamber music. endstream endobj 100 0 obj <>/Metadata 28 0 R/Outlines 52 0 R/Pages 97 0 R/StructTreeRoot 57 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 101 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 97 0 R/Resources<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 102 0 obj <>stream The Westfield High School Band program serves over 200 students in 10 performing ensembles. Westfield High School Unclaimed. Contact info. [2] [3] The school, which serves grades 9-12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. Allen won the Class 5A Division I football state championship game 6328 against Pearland High School at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, on December 21, 2013. In 1997, he moved to Cypress-Fairbanks where he was the Director of Bands at Dean Middle School for eight years. Student Admission ticket is only $5. The Allen High School varsity hockey team won the 200607, 200809, and 201617 Texas State Championship, and the 2009 Rocky Mountain Regional Championship. In 2009, Westfield 9th grade students were moved back into the main campus. Allen was named national champs by High School Football America after the 2012,[13] 2013 [14] and 2014 seasons. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program. Band; FFA; JROTC; Lariettes; Seniors; Theatre Company; Parents & Students" Resources; Be Engaged" Ways to Be Engaged; Faculty and Staff" Westfield High School; Calendar; Westfield High Calendar. The fight song was based on "Go You Northwestern" ("Go Charlotte Trojans"), and the alma mater was the same song played at a very slow tempo. 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. 2023-24 Instructional Calendar (PDF) Calendario de Instruccin 2023-24 (PDF) 2022-23 Instructional Calendar (PDF) With his encouragement, Philip entered into a city-wide classical music competition during which Philip would have to correctly identify the name of the piece and the composer. Stadium in Austin, Tex. Westfield High School is part of Spring Independent School District. In 2005, Mr. Harrington opened Spillane Middle School. He also served in the Trombone Choir, conducted by Dr. Nathaniel Brickens, when they were runner-up for the International Emory Remington Trombone Choir Competition twice. Meet the Westfield Band Boosters: who to contact with questions, access financial support, and see how we keep our programs running. Public school Mr. Harrington's bands earned numerous Sweepstakes Awards and first divisions at area festivals both in the Spring and Cypress-Fairbanks school districts. A viral TikTok video of a high school marching band drummer performing inside a gyroscope has impressed the master of stunt drumming, Tommy Lee. Upon winning the championship, the Allen Eagles were ranked #2 in the nation by both ESPN Rise and Yahoo! Public 9-12. 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. NFL Draft Prospect Profile (2002): Lee Mays. of Education. At one time it also served Remington Ranch. Public school in Houston, Texas, United States, Westfield High School (Harris County, Texas). Born and raised in the Austin area, Mr. Peterman attended Dripping Springs ISD schools. hb```fG cB L;o`o e TbU3`h B h`D@ `4gRDO-x7n>09gX @%f?@;\Ah)Dy "1 According to Philips memory, it was the first time in his whole life he was nervous. Philip and a few of his band friends were so excited they drove up to R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton to greet him! He pointed to the case and asked the random boy, Whats that? My instrument, replied the band member. 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. Due to the determined hard work of the students, the Westfield Band was a consistent finalist in the TMEA Honor Band Competitions. 16713 Ella Boulevard, Houston, TX 77090. Westfield High School Band & Guard. According to state test scores, 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 22% in reading. What is the racial composition of the student body? He also served as Head Band Director at Westfield High School, Spring High School, and Belton High School. Their show includes Berlioz . 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. Chris Kreger serves as an assistant director of the Belton High School band program. 2,838 students attend Westfield High School. Mr. Harrington graduated from Westfield High School where he performed in bands directed by Mr. Richard Crain and Mr. Philip Geiger. In 2011, Allen High School won 1st place in Culinary at the Texas ProStart Competition in Austin, TX. +c|u\*3O\LV]rmIgypN$<8m]yQ''!hL*{"C {pD in Music Studies and Certificate in Performance from the University of Texas at Austin and M.M. 2022by Westfield High School Band and Orchestra Parents Association. TIMELY. The fi. The stadium (which cost nearly $60 million) opened for the 2012 football season. Spring High School's mascot is the lion. [4] His responsibilities include teaching the Symphonic Band and assisting with the direction of the Marching Hundred. F2!r\)N;JZ?p"2bqg0>a^Z8/Jhj*XUe].Ev}wHUL@Kck~Bn/MH&t^A u`q0SAC.wellz [u S His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association. . . The course will continue developing technical skills applicable to their respective instrument. While at UT, Mr. Peterman performed as a member of the 2014 Wind Ensemble on their world tour, performed in the premiere of John Mackeys. Website. His mother, Polly, was a bit surprised but agreed. Bands under his guidance received numerous state and national awards including twenty-three consecutive UIL Sweepstakes Awards. The course will continue developing technical skills applicable to their respective instrument. General Admission ticket is only $10. In 2018, the building was partly demolished and replaced with a new building on an adjacent plot of land on Greenville Ave. 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. Mr. Peterman has also served as an Assistant Director for the CFISD Honor Clarinet Choir which performed at The Midwest Clinic and TMEA Convention. Every fellow director, color guard instructor, marching band design and composition contributor, percussion specialist, private lesson teacher, central and campus administrator, parent volunteer and the thousands of wonderful students who shared their time and talent helped shape the shared music experiences. [4], In 1976, Spring High School 9th and 10th grade students were moved into a separate building called, "Spring High South." In the spring of 2022, Allen High School's UIL Academics team was runner-up in the 6A Academic UIL State Competition. Mr. Casillas enjoys spending time with the family dogs, expanding his knowledge of all things nerd, and tending to his LEGO collection. He learned he had a lot of work to do to catch up with all these great musicians. District: Spring Independent School District (ISD) SchoolDigger Rank: 1666th of 1,876 Texas High Schools. Flash forward to May of Philips eighth grade high school band audition with Eldon Jantzen, the head director at Irving High School. Mr. Peterman holds a B.M. 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. They then advanced to and placed 17th at the National ProStart Competition. Allen High School offers the International Baccalaureate program to its students, with the class of 2002 being the first to graduate Full Diploma. It is the only high school in the Allen Independent School District. 137 were here. The Wind Ensemble, although designed as a performance-oriented class, provides the students with an in-depth study of music literature coupled with rehearsal technique leading to performance. Reach out to Band Parent President Bob Gelinas or Vice President Kim Avery to see how you can get involved in the production of this great Westfield tradition. In addition to his normal duties, Mr. Casillas is a frequent clinician for percussion programs in the Houston area. While at Westfield, he earned a chair in the TMEA All-State Band and was named an Outstanding Soloist at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Austin. She is active at the couple's church. The Allen High School archery team has won the Texas Archery in the School state championship in 2014 and 2015. AHS also provides Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and elective courses. Adam attends the University of Houston as a music education major. With the assistance of fellow directors that include Bill Watson, Frank Troyka, Mickey Vasquez, Diane Vasquez and Trent Cooper, the Symphonic Band earned the distinction of being selected as the TMEA Honor Band twice. The team followed this with another state win in 2006 and also in 2012. The course will continue developing technical skills applicable to their respective instrument. He was named by the same association in 2012 as the Texas Bandmaster of the Year. The new building started serving grade 9 students during the 201819 school year, and had an enrollment of 1,634 in 201516. Westfield High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. 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. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student up to the ninth and/or tenth grade. Ninth and/or tenth grade band students are expected to have reached a proficiency level on their instruments conducive to playing level III music. Last year in 2020, he was inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame.Philip recognizes he did not make this journey alone. How many students attend Westfield High School? Compare Westfield High School to Other Schools springisd.org (281) 891-7130 16713 ELLA BLVD During Philips senior year, Mr. South taught him many valuable lessons concerning ensemble concepts and student accountabilitylike not talking in rehearsal and abiding by the schools dress code policy concerning hair length. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. Parents, teachers, and students can help prevent suicide once they know the warning signs. The Westfield High School Marching band from Houston, Texas competing in the 1989 UIL Texas State 5A Marching Band Competition. Until fall 2006, when Lovejoy High School opened, Allen High School served high school students in the Lovejoy Independent School District, which includes the city of Lucas, most of Fairview, and a small portion of Plano.[4]. 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