Spring ConcertMay 26, 2009 - 7:00pmBrooklyn Center High SchoolRossi Auditorium

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OFFICIAL CONCERT PROGRAM

Senior Feature

News Updates

Announcements

and

Much Much More!

Summer Drumline Each summer, the Brooklyn Center Drumline

performs in the Earle Brown Days Parade. This

group is open to anyone in band (7-12) that is in-

terested in participating in the group. The only

requirements for participation are: a full com-

mitment to the rehearsal/performance schedule,

personal responsibility (PRACTICING ON YOUR

OWN!!!!!) and the willingness to have FUN!

Practices will begin on Thursday May 28, 2009

at 6:45am. If you are interested in participating,

please do the following:

Check the rehearsal performance sched-•ule to see if you are able to participate.

Go to the BC Band Website: www.bcband.•org and download your music.

Start learning your music BEFORE the •first rehearsal.

Show up to ALL of the rehearsals and •performances.

If you have conflicts, please let us know in •writing so we know in advance whether or not to expect you.

Rehearsal ScheduleDate Time

Thursday 5.29.09

6:45am

Tuesday6.2.09

6:45am

Thursday 6.4.09

6:45am

Monday 6.15.09

6 - 8pm

Tuesday6.16.09

6 - 8pm

Wednesday6.17.09

6 - 8pm

Monday 6.22.09

6 - 8pm

Wednesday6.24.09

6 - 8pm

PARADEThursday6.25.09

TBA

BROOkLyN CENTER BANDS

News Updates

Upcoming EventsDate Event Bands Involved Details Time

TuESDAy JuNE 2, 2009

SENIOR BACCALAUREATE PERFORMANCE

hIGh SChOOL BAND

The High School Band performs at this annual event to honor the graduating seniors. Those who perform at this event will be rewarded with a BBQ lunch.

Dress Code: dress nice, no jeans, tennis shoes, etc. Please use your judgement.

REPORT TIME: 6:15PM

FRIDAy JuNE 12, 2009

GRADUATION PERFORMANCE

hIGh SChOOL BAND

8Th GRADE BAND

*This is MandaTory*

The High School Band and 8th Grade Band performs for this very important event. Weather permitting, it will be held outdoors on the football field.

Dress Code: dress nice, no jeans, tennis shoes, etc. Please use your judgement and keep in mind the weather conditions.

REPORT TIME: 5:00PM

THuRSDAy JuNE 25, 2009

EARLE BROWN DAYS PARADE

DRUMLINEA detailed rehearsal schedule and performance information is available on the BC Band website: www.bcband.org

PARADE: 6:00PM

REPORT TIME: TBD

Another Successful Year!It ’s hard to believe another

school year has come and gone. It always amazes me how time really does fly when you’re in BC Band Land. The BC Bandos had another VERY successful and busy school year full of performances; unique opportunities and most importantly, time spent together having a blast doing whatever we were doing.

It seems like just yesterday recorders were being handed out to the 7th graders and ear plugs were being worn on a regular basis. The 8th grade band started the year with only a few months of playing under their belts, but were determined to get to where they needed to be. Both bands worked very hard to make up for the fact they start band 2-3 years later than most other schools. Now, those very same recorder-playing kids and Bandos with little or no experience have evolved into an amazing group of musicians. Both Junior High

bands are playing music that is well beyond their level of experience and it’s truly amazing to witness. Stay tuned . . . the future is very bright.

The High School Band has done some amazing things this year! They are playing at a higher level than EVER before, including playing extremely challenging college-level literature. It’s fun to see how much this group can really do with the proper resources and staffing and I believe that we’ve only scratched the surface of their amazing potential.

As many people know, there is NEVER a dull moment in BC Band Land. There always seems to be something we’re preparing to play for, or we’re planning our next great adventure, but I think what makes this group so special is all the behind-the-scenes things that happen.

It is a well-known fact that being in the BC Band is a VERY unique experience and unlike

any other school. I’ve been told time and time again from outside observers that this program is out of the ordinary. Not many bands can say they’ve won a Grammy Award, have been stuck in a parking lot for hours after a live-TV broadcast and have the cops show up, have managed to get 35 people (with instruments) to the U of M (in a hour) using public transportation, or successfully executed the group slow-clap to revive a fish named Kyle.

The best thing about this group of people is that no matter what, they make the best out of any situation and typically turn it into an amazing adventure. I don’t know many adults that are able to do that as well as these kids can. Congratulations to all of the BC Bandos for a great year!! Have a great summer, be safe and be prepared for some crazy fun adventures already in works for next fall!

www.bcband.orgVisit the BC Band website

for the latest information,

schedules, music downloads,

practice resources, permission

slips/tour information, pictures,

and much much more!

nity to compose their own

cadences, participate in a

week long African drum-

ming residency and is cur-

rently learning to march

in preparation of the Earle

Brown Days Parade, which will take place on June 25th, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Many band students will be added as well to form a “Super-sized Drumline”

for this performance, so please come out and show your support!

6,520 Minutes and Counting!

Can you imagine spending 6,520 minutes of your school year

harnessed to a marching drum? For the first time ever at BChS,

students enrolled in the Drumline

class are getting the opportunity to do just that!

This new elective requires no previous experi-

ence and emphasizes note-reading, technique

and discipline. While the majority of class time is

spent reading and rehearsing music, the Drumline has also had the opportu-

Bass DrumAri KilbratDevenier SenterTrejan Tyson

SnareAaron ClackDeMarkko DewTylor Haroldson

TenorsCurtis Lee

DirectorsAaron PerrineDan Olson

Jazz BaNdChildren of Sanchez . . . . . . . . . . .. arr. Victor Lopez

Count Bubba’s Revenge . . . . . . . . . . arr. Ralph Ford

Dancing Men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John LaBarbara

drUmliNeShafted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris PorterBoss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris PorterJohns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Johns Shenanigans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Geoff MiddletonHug Eez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake PellhamSnacky Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Pellham

DirectorsChris PorterAaron PerrineDan Olson

Alto SaxophoneGeno MartinKyle VincentCameron WhitakerQC WuenschMoua LeeJessica OlsonIrsela DelunaIsacc RenteriaSarah HuttnerRonald SundstromAndre Spillman

TromboneLaquone RobinsonJordann JurisMatt PalloLee SchindlerAimee Engles

Bass TromboneCurtis Lee

Rhythm SectionNicholas SmithPaul PalloMarcus Taylor-LoydTanner BakerNoragene Lewis

Tenor SaxophoneKathy VilledaMcKensey LancetteCasey BissenerWilliam Martin

Baritone SaxophoneJared Henning

TrumpetSunnie ChangJonathon CoffmanKyle CollierMaloney YangTommy Rupp

Jazz FestivalsThe BC Jazzers attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Jazz Festival

in March and the University of Minnesota - Morris Jazz Festival in April. The band sounded GREAT and received a TON of positive feedback from the many people that came to specifically to hear their performances.

Over the course of the 3-day festival at the U of M - Morris, more than 40 high school bands from around the region participated. The BC Jazz Band had FOUR members receive top festival honors - “Best in Festival” for their superior performance:

Curtis Lee - Trombone•William Martin - Tenor Sax•Andre Spillman - Alto Sax•Marcus Taylor-Loyd - Drumset•

Congratulations to ALL of the BC Jazzers for outstanding performances at all of the festivals and events this year!

BegiNNiNg BaNdLet’s Go Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. 7th Grade Band

Midnight Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Balmages

Highlands March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barry Ward

The Hey Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. 7th Grade Band

DirectorsChris PorterAaron Perrine

FluteTa’Kenya FridayAmy YangElyce Nielsen

ClarinetMariyam Abdul-WadudElvina AmouzouDominique HinesMakayla KuykendallKou LeeAmairany Martinez VidalEduardo Torres

TromboneSimon CalderonEric BilityMichael HarrisJohnny LeAnthony MartinJuan SanchezTerrence UnderwoodShawn Vue

PercussionDarius AdamsRobert BallLawrence DoloCody KellermannBilly LorRobert PooleCornelius TaylorFranck Tene

Alto SaxophoneDelshawn CrawfordMarcus CrawfordIsaiah LindseyMartin Luna-Martinez

TrumpetBradley ChromyIsaiah CollierJustin FloryTyler JolesSahal MahmudBailey MercerYusbith MurilloPatrick ReitsmaBen SweanyAlonzo UrmanHarvey Whalley

iNtermediate BaNd

Magma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Clark

Thunder and Lightning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Les Taylor

Incantation and Ritual . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Balmages

FluteTaylor MillerPeter Vang

ClarinetJenae BromanHeidy CamposJanae DunnUlises FonsecaKatie GrundAngelica HanesJehus HernandezEmily HuangJessica MillerSergio Pena-GuevaraKaoChi PhaTarin SouriyaMichael VangChingcheng YangKailey Kulyas

TromboneRamiro Alarcon-GarciaRebekah HolmMahad JibrellDaniel MenciaKyle OlekBrandon Thao

BassNathan Duncan

PercussionAJ MorrisRobert Ware

DirectorsChris PorterAaron PerrineNathan Berry

Alto SaxophoneJoelle Contreras-CarrilloConnor LeeDerrick McQuistonRosalie MillerAmy ShepanikGaolee Yang

TrumpetDeAndre’ BellSahal HassenDavid LeeJonathan MontoyaThomas RuppBradford WilliamsonJoseph Yang

this would have been possible without the amazing drive and

determination of Mr. Phil Cohen. Mr. Cohen had the vision to

make this happen, and did.

Words cannot being to express how thankful and appreciative

we are for their continued support and amazing generousity.

Their investment in the BC Band Program will not only help

students currently involved in the program, but students for

many, many, MANY years to come! Thank you Brooklyn Center

Rotary! You have made a difference and for that we thank you.

Thank You Brooklyn Center Rotary!The Brooklyn Center Bands would like to dedicate tonight’s

performance of The Stars and Stripes Forever to the Brooklyn

Center Rotary Club and Mr. Phil Cohen.

In 2006, the Brooklyn Center Rotary Club made a financial

commitment to “adopt” the Brooklyn Center Band to help with

the need to purchase instruments so that all students, regardless

of their financial situation, can participate in band. To date, the

BC Rotary Club has donated $25,000 to the BC Band. None of

HigH sCHool BaNd

Flourish For Wind Band . . . . . . . Ralph Vaughn Williams

Among the Clouds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Balmages

Salvation is Created . . . . . . . . . . arr. Bruce Houseknecht

Ghost Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Whitacre

FluteMykella AuldLeo Gutierrez*Sarah HuttnerMcKensey Lancette*Ana LeanosDaisy LopezGabrielle ThomasVa Yang

ClarinetKendra Bailey*Irsela DelunaEric HayesNoragene LewisPaul PalloZachary PetersenIsacc RenteriaMichael SayavongRaul Soto-Puente*Kathy VilledaLaura VincentVictoria Wilford

Bass ClarinetCourtney KellermannVanlee Mayson

Baritone SaxJared HenningRonald Sundstrom

TromboneNathan Henning*Jordann JurisNathan LeeCris Navarro-QuirozMatt Pallo*Lee Schindler

Baritone*Laquone Robinson

TubaRoderic Harris*Curtis Lee*Stephen Rosser

BassTanner Baker*Nicholas Smith

PercussionMarcus Taylor-Loyd*Andrew FullerWilliam SaydeeDjeneva Smith

Alto SaxophoneGeno MartinThomas SweanyVlad Popov*Andre SpillmanJason TyackeKyle Vincent*Cameron WhitakerQC Wuensch

Tenor Saxophone*Casey Bissener*William MartinMoua Lee

TrumpetSunnie ChangJonathon Coffman*Kyle CollierAimee DavisJennifer FortnerJacob HagmanAaron JolesAntwan KingRyan KoubskyMichael LeeNikita NikitinCarli RobinsonJoel SerratoWilliam SmithMarcos Soto*Maloney Yang

ComBiNed BaNdsThe Stars and Stripes Forever . . . . . . . John Philip Sousa

Performed by ALL of the BC Bands, Staff, and Alumni to honor and thank the Brooklyn

Center Rotary and Mr. Phil Cohen for their amazing support and generosity.

2009 Band Seniors

Plans for next fall – St Cloud State UniversityFavorite band memory – When JLO put her butt though our Hotel wall at Morris.Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Drum-line, Pep band, and Concert bandInstruments played – Flute, Alto Sax, Piccolo, Snare drum Favorite band song – Hey baby!Years in band – 6 Advice to future band members – Practice, prac-tice, practice! Don’t give up if it’s your first time, you will learn. Have fun! Learn to play more than one instrument.

Plans for next fall – Attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and obtaining a degree in Epidemiology Favorite band memory – Playing at softball games and outside of McDonalds. Of course the Christmas parties, and playing pep band… oh and the time machine!Band groups participated in – Pep Band, Concert Band, Band Council… (Jazz band for like a month but it doesn’t count) Instruments played – Flute and the tuba (for one day!)Favorite band song – Smoke on the Aquafina! And Mr. Brightside!Years in band – 8th – 12th gradeAdvice to future band members – Make the most of band all of the fun memories are only possible if you work hard, practice, and enjoy every strange and funny moment.

Plans for next fall – U of M Twin Cities – Carlson School of Management Favorite band memory – Concert of RockBand groups participated in – Chasing Sound, Concert band, Band CouncilInstruments played – Percussion, Guitar, BassFavorite band song – All songs have their qualities.Years in band – Since 5th gradeAdvice to future band members – Practice and learn your music theory. NOW!!!

Plans for next fall – I plan to attend college in El Salvador. Going into computer scienceFavorite band memory – Going to grandma’s. Jazz Festival, pep band for football and homecoming and basketball games. “Breaking the wall at Morris.” Grammy!!! Getting to know Porter, Perrine, and Dan. It’s been a great time!Band groups participated in – Band council, Drum-line, Jazz Band, and Concert Band.Instruments played – Clarinet, Tenor Sax, and Cym-balsFavorite band song – Incantation and Ritual. Most of the Pep band songs. Years in band – 6 Advice to future band members – In order to play a great song, you have to learn your notes! Don’t be afraid to ask and most of all PRACTICE your MU-SIC! Most importantly, have fun! And enjoy Band to the fullest!

Plans for next fall – Go to an alternative school.Favorite band memory – When the school had a power outage, for our band lessons we played in the dark.Band groups participated in – Concert Band and Pep bandInstruments played – Tuba, Trumpet, and ViolinFavorite band song – The Incredibles!Years in band – 7Advice to future band members – Learn how to play your instruments… I mean that is how you pass the class, don’t be lazy.

Plans for next fall – Attending the U of M Twin Cit-ies for engineering. (Also going to play in the Jazz Band) Favorite band memory – When the woman at Mor-ris tried to get us to come and play for her and her friends. Band groups participated in – Concert band, jazz band, Drumline, band council, pep band, and the AWESOME tenor section.Instruments played – Saxophones (mostly tenor), Bass drum, recorderFavorite band song – All the ones that didn’t suck and we didn’t play a billion times.Years in band – 8 years but took a year off in 7th gradeAdvice to future band members – If you suck get better or don’t play.

Plans for next fall – Minneapolis Business College for travel and hospitalityFavorite band memory – When we went to Morris I ’07-’08 and we were jumping on the beds and it was my turn. I went flying and my butt made a huge whole in the hotel’s wall!Band groups participated in – Concert Band, Drumline, Jazz Band, Pep bandInstruments played – Flute, Alto Sax, Bass drumFavorite band song – Inner SanctumYears in band – 7th-8th, 10th-11th, and 12th (only jazz)Advice to future band members – “individually we are a drop, together we are an ocean.” Remember if you need help, ask someone. Don’t forget to prac-tice, it really does help!

Plans for next fall – Going up to University of Min-nesota – Duluth to major in English and something else that I haven’t decided on yet. Favorite band memory – Getting stuck in the Chan-nel 5 parking lot and playing drums at 1 am until the cops got called on us. Also when Porter announced on stage right before we played Bohemian Rhapsody that we had won the award. I had thee hardest time sitting down and playing after we had finished all of our screaming.Band groups participated in – Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Combo bands, and Band Council Instruments played – Alto and Tenor Sax, Flute, and CymbalsFavorite band song – The IncrediblesYears in band – 6 years in Concert Band, 5 in Jazz BandAdvice to future band members – Get involved in all of the behind the scenes stuff. With hard work you guys can end up doing some really cool things in your time here.

Plans for next fall – Going to Alexandria Tech for Law EnforcementFavorite band memory – The cruise to the Baha-mas.Band groups participated in – Concert Band and Jazz Band Instruments played – TrumpetFavorite band song – The Children of SanchezYears in band – 7 yearsAdvice to future band members – Practice! Prac-tice! Practice! Or Porter will “Cue” you!

Stephen Rosser Andrew Fuller Kyle Collier

Jessica L. Olson Sarah Huttner William Martin

Casey Bissener Kathy VilledaAna Leanos

Plans for next fall – I plan on going to Minnesota State university Moorhead and I want to double ma-jor in Computer Engineering and Jazz Performance.Favorite band memory – I remember when Zach Johnson broke the drumhead at a band concert.Band groups participated in –Jazz Band, Drum-line, Band Council, and Chasing Sound. Instruments played – Alto sax, Soprano sax, French Horn, Drums, and Tenor Drums.Favorite band song – Hats off to TheeYears in band – 6Advice to future band members – Practice until you hate band, then practice for 2 more hours. Then you should be good.

Cameron Whittaker

Plans for next fall – Go to University of Wiscon-sin River Falls to study Equine Management.Favorite band memory – When we went to Mor-ris and Jessica broke the wall at the hotel.Band groups participated in – Concert band and jazz bandInstruments played – TromboneFavorite band song – Lady MarmaladeYears in band – 2 yearsAdvice to future band members – If you don’t already play the trombone, switch and play it now.

Jordann Juris

Plans for next fall – ArmyFavorite band memory – Playing to wake up people at Morris.Band groups participated in – Jazz band, Concert Band, Band Council, DrumlineInstruments played – Trombone and Bass DrumFavorite band song – Headless HorsemanYears in band – 6Advice to future band members – Practisize

Lee Schindler

Plans for next fall – Attend a two year college and transfer to the U of M Twin Cities after the two years.Favorite band memory – All of the amazing Jazz Fests but particularly the last two years.Band groups participated in – Jazz I, II, Concert Band, Chasing Sound. Instruments played – Bass guitar (9-12), Saxophone (7-9), minor appearances on marimbas and gong.Favorite band song – Land of Make Believe Years in band – 6Advice to future band members – Play until your fingers fall off then play with your stubs then your feet. Just don’t give up on music!

Nick Smith

Plans for next fall – Hennepin Technical College for Audio Engineering Favorite band memory – The first time that I played Bass Trombone in Porters office.Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Drum-line, Concert band, Pep BandInstruments played – Bass Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Bass Guitar, Trumpet, Bass, Snare, and Tenor drums.Favorite band song – ChronometryYears in band – 6Advice to future band members – To the young-sters – practice and lay true to your soul. Make the music you play sound great and let your mind soar.

Curtis Lee

Plans for next fall – Attend SCSU and major in Anthro-pology minor in ForensicsFavorite band memory – Grandma cookiesBand groups participated in – Concert Band, Pep Band, and Jazz band Instruments played – TromboneFavorite band song – HaloYears in band – 5Advice to future band members – Practice

Aimee EnglesPlans for next fall – Going to Moorhead for pre-med Favorite band memory – Drumline getting stuck at Channel 5Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Pep band, Concert band, and DrumlineInstruments played – Baritone, Snare, and Trom-boneFavorite band song – ChronometryYears in band – 5Advice to future band members – Practice at least 3 times a week for 20 minutes

Laquone Robinson

2009 Band Seniors

Plans for next fall – Attend University of IowaFavorite band memory – Going on public buses to get to the U of M.Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Concert Band, Drumline, Band CouncilInstruments played – Snare drum, TrumpetYears in Band - 6

Plans for next fall – Not quite sure yetFavorite band memory – To pick just one moment wouldn’t do justice to all the other memories. So there are too many to name.Band groups participated in – Jazz Band, Concert BandInstruments played – SaxophonesFavorite band song – TankYears in band – 6Advice to future band members – Practice.

Andre SpillmanMaloney Yang

come out and repre-

sent us all in jazz

festivals, concerts,

and other gigs. The

G r a m my A w a r d

w i n n i n g jazz band

that re- c o r d e d

two CD’s already. Of

course, all this wouldn’t be possible without the band director Christine

Porter. Thank you!

-Written by Kathy Villeda

The Adventures of the BC Jazzers

The definition of a jazz

band is…a “small band

of jazz musicians.” here

in Brooklyn Center hS. It is NOT a

small jazz ensemble; it’s one of the

largest high school jazz bands located in the Minneapolis area.

The BC Jazz Band has been around for many years and has done

numerous performances. This is the jazz band that worked hard

to get to the top. The jazz band that saw many great musicians

BaNd awards

John Philip Sousa Band Award - Maloney Yang

The pinnacle of achievement in a high school band program, the Sousa Award recognizes outstanding dedication

and superior musicianship. The award has become a nationwide symbol of excellence in musical achievement.

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - William Martin

The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was introduced in 1974 with the approval of his widow, Lucille Armstrong, to

honor outstanding jazz students. Because the Armstrong Award recognizes the highest achievement in jazz

performance at each school, quantities are limited to one per school, except in the event of a tie.

Directors Award - Cameron Whitaker

The Directors Award is giving to one senior each year who goes above and beyond what is asked in the

Instrumental Music Program. These students show leadership, character, and an involvement in multiple facets

of the music program. The Directors Award is an honor to receive.

Christine Porter Band Scholarship - Curtis Lee

The Christine Porter Band Scholarship was started by an anonymous donor in 2006 : “The Christine Porter

Scholarship is presented to an outstanding band student in honor of the exceptional service and tireless devotion

to BCHS and to the band displayed by their director Chris Porter. Every student who has had the opportunity to

work with her, whether they pursue music as a career or not, is better for having been a part of the band and

for having known and worked with Ms Porter. Whatever they do, if they can take even a portion of her devotion

to quality, her amazing creativity, and her example of exemplary conviction and tireless effort, they will

doubtlessly excel at whatever career they choose. With this scholarship we would like to say to Ms. Porter that

we are immeasurably grateful for what you have done for all our students.

Maloney Yang

Cameron Whittaker

William Martin

Curtis Lee