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MUSIC NEWS AROUND OUR DISTRICT
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Wright Sate Universiy Tri-State Honor Band
Winton Woods High School band students Jackie Jordan (clarinet), Kaitlin Otto (oboe), Christina Dawson (bassoon), Demetrius Boswell (alto saxophone) and Corey Stewart (trombone) auditioned and were selected for the Wright State University Tri-State Honor Band. Students were selected based on a CD submission of scales and two music excerpts.
Guest conductor is Eugene Corporan, conductor of the Wind Symphony at North Texas University. The Wright State University Tri-State Honor Band concert is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Wright State.
NKU Tri-State Band Symposium
Winton Woods High School band students Kaitlin Otto (oboe), Megan Hein (trumpet), Alex McCaslin (bass clarinet), Evan Schultz (bassoon), and Corey Stewart (trombone) attended the NKU Tri State Band Symposium on January 16th. Students were selected based on the number of band groups they had made, years of private study, and chair placement in band.
The guest conductors was Rob McWilliams, director of bands at the University of Wisconsin. The NKU Tri State Band concert was held on Saturday, Jan. 16, in Greaves Concert Hall at NKU.
High School Honor Band
Congratulations to band members Corey Stewart (trombone) and Christina Dawson (bassoon) who have auditioned for and were selected to participate in Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA)
District XIV High School Honor Band.
Jr. High Honor Band
Winton Woods Middle School band students Jasmine Colvin (trombone),
Becca Day (bassoon), Isaac Busken (trumpet), Kayla Upthegrove (tenor saxophone), Ciarra Rucker(flute), and Austin Jones (baritone) have auditioned for and were selected to participate in Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District XIV Jr. High Honor Band. High
performing musicians from Hamilton and Clermont Counties are invited to participate in this group. Their concert was held on Sunday, January 10, 2010.
In addition, Jasmine Colvin and Kayla Upthegrove have made OMEA District XIV Jr. High Jazz Band.
Jay Jordan
Winton Woods High School senior Jay Jordan was honored at a special surprise ceremony on Friday, October 30 as part of the selection tour for the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Jordan, a percussionist who will play in the bass drum line, is only one of four Ohioans to earn membership in this prestigious group. The ceremony will take place in the Winton Woods High School auditorium on Friday, October 30 at 11:50 a.m. Band members and directors from the high school, as well as Mark Hensler, past president of the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA), will attend Jordans selection ceremony.
As part of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band, Jordan will receive a paid trip to San Antonio, Texas to march in the halftime performance of the All-American Bowl at the Alamodome on Saturday, January 9.
Winton Woods Band Director Dani Ashbrook nominated Jordan in January. He then had to send in a video audition. In its third year, there were over 1,000 nominations for this prestigious honor. Students who make the marching band are introduced on the website for the National Association of Music Education (MENC) as they are announced on the selection tour. MENC website
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Alumni Band
Fifty alumni from Winton Woods and Greenhills High Schools returned for Homecoming 2009 to form the first ever Winton Woods Alumni Band. It felt great that so many people loved what they did in high school band and wanted to come back and be a part of the band again, said Band Director Dani Ashbrook. Returning to participate in the Winton Woods Alumni Band were:
| Chaundra Allen (Winton Woods 1995) flute |
Samantha Bath (Winton Woods 2007) flute |
| A.J. Bothe (Winton Woods 2004) trombone |
Brieann Brown (Winton Woods 2002) clarinet |
| Shane Brown (Winton Woods 2006) percussion |
Matt Buhl (Winton Woods 1999) trumpet |
| Tina Chesney (Winton Woods 1993) flute |
Dwana Crawford (Greenhills 1989) flute |
| Michael Day (Winton Woods 2008) percussion |
Jeanene Dressler (Pleshek) (Winton Woods 1993) flute |
| Amanda Fleming (Winton Woods 2000) flute |
Shannon Flury (Winton Woods 2008) saxophone |
| Leah Goins (Winton Woods 2008) clarinet |
Radhika Gulati (Winton Woods 2005) flute |
| Crystal Hall (Winton Woods 2001) flute |
Renee Hicks (Winton Woods 1995) clarinet |
| Jennifer Hopster (Winton Woods 2003) flute |
Ryan Hopster (Winton Woods 2008) percussion |
| Ayorinde Igbonegun (Winton Woods 2001) clarinet |
Josh Johnson (Winton Woods 2005) tuba |
| Wade Lacey (Winton Woods 2007) mellophone |
Isaac Mabry (Winton Woods 2001) saxophone |
| Brian Malone (Greenhills 1991) percussion |
Jason Mejia (Winton Woods 2001) tuba |
| Josh Mercer (Winton Woods 2001) percussion |
Mary Mills (Winton Woods 2005) mellophone |
| Kim Ohlweiler (Band Director 1985-2008) |
Kyle Phillips (Winton Woods 2006) trumpet |
| Shannon Pierson (Winton Woods 1996) mellophone |
Brian Pleshek (Winton Woods 1990) trumpet |
| Mark Ragase (Winton Woods 1996) percussion |
Corey Robinson (Winton Woods 2009) tuba |
| Danny Rodgers (Winton Woods 2009) trumpet |
Jessica Santiago (Myers) (Winton Woods 2005) flute |
| Brian Schultz (Greenhills 1976) trombone |
Brandon Smith (Winton Woods 2002) percussion |
| Ben Spalding (Winton Woods 98) trumpet |
Mike Speights (Winton Woods 2008) percussion |
| Renee Stark (Winton Woods 2001) saxophone |
Kiley Steinhauer (Winton Woods 2008) flute |
| Matt Stenger (Winton Woods 1997) percussion |
Whitney Varney (Winton Woods 2008) flute |
| Lee Vaughn (Winton Woods 2003) trombone |
Bill Ware (Winton Woods 1995) trombone |
| Carrie Ware (Winton Woods 2000) trombone |
Robyn Williams (Winton Woods 1995) flute |
| Adam Woeste (Winton Woods 2000) trumpet |
Brittany York (Winton Woods 2004) flute |
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Southwest Regional Orchestra
We had three students make it into Southwest Regional Orchestra this year. Kaitlin Otto, Evan Schultz, and Sam Rocklin. The orchestra is being conducted by Dan Long this year. THe performance is November 8 at Middletown High School.
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Seth Cornelius
Below is a link to a story written by Mrs. Teresa Cleary about Winton Woods High School Varsity Ensemble member, Seth Cornelius. He is the Channel 9 Student of the Week for the week of 10/26/2009, He is a fine young man!
Cincinnati Enquirer Link
Link to Channel * News Story and video
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Emily Cooper
Emily Cooper Varsity Ensemble and band member was selected as Channel 9's Student of the Week for the week of October 12, 2009.
Cincinnati Enquirer Article
Channel 9 News story and video
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Ciarra Rucker - October 2009
Ciarra Rucker has auditioned for and had been accepted into the Junior Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble (Junior CYWE).
The Cincinnati Junior Youth Wind Ensemble is a high level performing ensemble designed for 6th-8th grade instrumentalists in the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and surrounding areas.
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Concession Stand Needs - October 2009
Winton Woods Music Boosters is calling all Concession Stand Volunteers
Proceeds from the concession stand benefit all the music programs through out the district. Concession stand is staffed by volunteers just like you. What a great way to meet other music family members.
Music Boosters asks that each music family volunteer for one or more concession stand event. If you have not already volunteered check out the list of remaining events below.
For your convenience we have partnered with Volunteer Spot for online sign-up. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! To check out the list of events online Volunteer Spot
For a printable calendar of concession stand events click here
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Patron Donations - October 2009
Music Boosters has partnered with PayPal in accepting Patron Donations. Your credit card donations are secured while using PayPal.
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More information can be found on our Patron Donation Information Page
Seven WWHS Band Students accepted into Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble - October 2009
Seven Winton Woods High School band students have auditioned for and been accepted into the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble (CIWE), the only wind ensemble for students in the Greater Cincinnati area. They are Christina Dawson (bassoon), Jackie Jordan (clarinet), Keith Hamilton (clarinet), Kaitlin Otto (oboe), Sam Rocklin (string bass), Ben Rocklin (percussion) and Kareesha Springer (bassoon).
CYWE is conducted by Keith Phillips and is for wind players in grades nine through twelve, who play clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass, and percussion.
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Evan Schulz makes Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra - October 2009
Congratulations to Senior Evan Schulz for being accepted into the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orhestra (CSYO)
The Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) is directed by CSO Assistant Conductor Ken Lam. The orchestra is made up of students in grades 912 who represent over 30 high schools in southwestern Ohio, southeastern Indiana, and northern Kentucky. CSYO members attend weekly rehearsals at the College-Conservatory of Music, study with CSO musicians in sectionals held several times throughout the season, and give concert performances. Their first concert is Saturday, December 12.
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Winton Woods School Board places 10 year Emergency Operating levy on the ballot - August 2009
The Winton Woods Board of Education voted on Tuesday, August 11 to place a $4.2 million, 10-year emergency operating levy on the November 3 ballot. The levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 home $234.51 per year or $19.54 per month. The levy will also have to be voted on for renewal in 10 years.
"It is imperative that all parents get behind the passage of this levy. All parents must be heard from, just not a few. said Board President Jack Lee, citing the fact that the districts last levy attempt in August lost by only 112 votes.
District homeowners really must pay attention to what continual defeats and the possible overwhelming changes to our schools are going to do to your property values, Lee added. We are on the cusp of being pennywise and pound foolish if we continue to not support our schools."
Click here to obtain a voter registration form
Click here to obtain an absentee ballot form
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High School Band Camp Awards - August 2009
The Winton Woods High School Marching Band held its annual band camp from July 26 - 31 at Wright State University. Awards presented for 2009 include:
Best Overall Freshmen - Nathan Sempsrott, Taylor Baird and Jasmine Jones
Best Overall Sophomores - Drew Topits, Maya Smith and Charmane Watson
Best Overall Juniors - Kareesha Springer and Corey Stewart
Best Overall Seniors - Alex McCaslin and Emily Cooper
Best All-Around Band Members - Jay Jordan and Dominique Reeves
Best Marching Section - Color Guard
Crankinest Section - Mellophones
Outstanding Switchovers - Taylor Baird, PJ Layne and Kareesha Springer
Most Improved Players - Megan Hein and Chris Hopster
Best Marchers Emily Cooper and Jay Jordan
Most Improved Marchers - Cole Foley and Maya Smith
Fastest Memorizers - Kareesha Springer and Adrianna Ivory
Fastest Freshmen Memorizers - Taylor Baird and Jasmine Jones
Most Improved Color Guard Member - Keianna Springer
Best Rookie Color Guard - Kiana Whitehurst
Most Improved Band Camp Member - Gary Hemmings
Band Camp awards were also given for Outstanding Musicianship (40), Outstanding Marching (46), Teamwork (78), Great Attitude (64) and Outstanding Effort (45).
The Leadership Award is the highest award at camp, said Winton Woods Band Director Dani Ashbrook. Students earn a chevron to wear on their band uniform all year. This award is given to the students who are not only shining examples of what is expected, but who influence others to work to their highest potential. Leadership awards went to freshman Jasmine Jones; sophomores Katelyn Budke and Emily Cleary; juniors Demetrius Boswell, Tori Clark, Paul Davis, Christina Dawson, Candice Elliott, Jazmin House, Wondra Hudson, and Kaitlin Otto; and seniors Sequoia Bennett, Ashley Berry, Emily Cooper, Keizayla Fambro, Nathan Hackmann, Megan Hein, Gary Hemmings, Asia Hernandez, Natalie Howard, Jay Jordan, Alex McCaslin, Dominique Reeves, Ben Rocklin, Kelsie Rogers, Kumari Sadler, and Evan Schultz.
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New Orchestra Director - August 2009
The Winton Woods City Schools are pleased to welcome Cincinnati native, Sarah Gardner, to the Winton Woods City Schools music staff as the new Head Orchestra Director. As a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College, Ms. Gardner was the Assistant Conductor for the Baldwin-Wallace Youth Orchestra. She also worked for two and a half years as a lead teacher in the Cleveland Orchestra Teaching Through Music program, an outreach program in the Cleveland Public Schools that was organized in conjunction with Baldwin-Wallace College. Ms. Gardner is also a cellist and a member of the Alisier String Quartet.
Sarah is a graduate of Anderson HS and also a former member of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra.
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Justin Hisle - Enquirer Arts All Star - August 2009
Justin Hisle, 2009 Winton Woods High School graduate and past concertmaster of the Winton Woods High School orchestra was one of five Cincinnati-area students selected as a 2009 "Arts All-Star" by The Cincinnati Enquirer. Justin was the only instrumental student from the entire Cincinnati area to be selected.
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Music Awards - May 2009
Congratulations to all High School students who received their service level awards for Band, Chorus, Color Guard, and Orchestra.
Special Awards and recognition
Note: The National Orchestra Award, National Choral Award and the Sousa can only be given to one student per school each year. They all are highly regarded in the field of music.
Jack Wimmer Award - Justin Hisle (senior)
National Choral Award - Sarah Monroe (senior)
John Phillip Sousa - Brianna Dennis (senior)
National Orchestra Award - Justin Hisle (senior)
Patrick Gilmore Award - Danny Rodgers (senior)
Choir Student(s) of the Year - David Driskill, Caty Spalding, Ashley Williams (seniors)
James Cox Memorial Choral Musicianship Award - Kyle Day (senior)
Friend of the Arts - Stephanie Walker, Bob and Marty Monroe (Parents who have been dedicated to music program and will be "graduating" with their youngest student)
Band Service Award of Merit - Megan Hein (Junior)
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Varsity Ensemble Receives a Superior Rating at State Contest - May 2009
The Winton Woods High School Varsity Ensemble received a rating of "1" or "Superior" in Class AA on Saturday, May 2 at the Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA) state competition. Groups that participate in state-level competition are evaluated on a scale from 1-5 according to the difficulty level of the music performed. Class AA is the most difficult level of competition, class C is the easiest.
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Congratulations to Dani Ashbrook - March 2009
High School Band Director, Dani Ashbrook, welcomed her son, Edward, into the world on 3-16-2009 at 5:36 PM. He weighed in at 7.8 pounds and is 20 3/4 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing fine.
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High School Choir Contest Results - March 2009
The Ohio Music Education Association District XIV band and choir competition was held this past weekend at Harrison and Glen Este high schools. I am pleased to say that Winton Woods City Schools have continued our unbroken streak of qualifying a choir for OMEA state level competition for the last 35+ consecutive years. The Winton Woods HS Varsity Ensemble was awarded unanimous I's, or the highest "Superior" rating in class AA. The Concert Choir received a II or "Outstanding" rating in class B. And the combined Freshman Chorus and Chorale got a III or "good" rating in class C. State contest is May 2nd.
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Former Varsity Ensemble and Orchestra Student - Shen-Chia Chu in the news
Click here to read the story.
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March 2008
Winton Woods Marching Band Recyles Uniforms for Fundraiser
The Winton Woods Marching Band is selling some of its history to raise money for new uniforms this fall. "The band pillows we're selling are made from old band uniforms, and all money goes to new marching band uniforms," said Band Director Dani Ashbrook. The cost of the pillows is $40 each. They come in "button front" and "block W front" designs."
Besides student fundraising, the Winton Woods Music Boosters are paying for half of the new uniforms. "But $15,000 is still needed," said Ashbrook, "so we're selling the band pillows."
Delivery of the pillows will take 4-6 weeks from the time of order. Checks should be made out to Winton Woods High School and orders sent to Band Director Dani Ashbrook, Winton Woods High School, 1231 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240. Those with questions should call Dani Ashbrook at 619-2437 or email ashbrook.danelle@wintonwoods.org.
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