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

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