Florida Bandmasters Association State Concert Band MPA
Florida Atlantic University, May 4, 2012
FBA State Concert Band Adjudicators
Dr. Ray Lichtenwalter University of Texas
Dr. Robert Foster University of Kansas
Dr. Stephen Gage Youngstown State University
The Stoneman Douglas Symphonic Band earned all Superior ratings at the Florida Bandmasters Association State Music Performance Assessment. For this outstanding accomplishment, the Symphonic Band was presented with the prestigious Otto J. Kraushaar Award, the FBA’s highest honor. This award, named for the FBA Hall of Fame member, Otto J. Kraushaar, is given only to those few bands in the state who earn all superior ratings from all judges at all Music Performances Assessments for the entire school year. This marks the highlight of what has been one of the most successful years in the Band’s illustrious 22 year history!
Dr. Ray Lichtenwalter’s wrap up comments: Excellent job tonight guys and congratulations from your fans, what a great night! I’m glad to have a chance to hear you and wish you the best for future success. I thoroughly enjoyed the performances. It’s nice to be back in Florida.
Dr. Stephen Gage’s wrap up comments: Nice job! I enjoyed the band very much. What a wonderful level of integrity, preparation, and commitment to excellence. My comments were spontaneous reactions to sounds I head, but I don’t want those to cloud what I felt was a really terrific performance of three great pieces. Thanks for sharing your time and talents. Tonight, I loved the bow. I loved the passion of your parents and grandparents! Everybody here appreciates your performance tonight. Best wishes to you.
Below are the results from the 2012 Florida Bandmasters Association State Solo & Ensemble and Jazz Band Evaluation this past Friday at Broward Community College. So proud of your accomplishment in making it to the State level and performing at a very high level!! Keep up the Great work!!
Grade 6 Superior Solo Ratings
Nicole Oliva-Bassoon, Chris Panakal-Trumpet, Scott Schiff-French Horn,Rebecca Tutunick-Piccolo, Rebecca Tutunick-Flute, and Edward Voor-Trombone
Grade 6 Superior Ensemble Ratings
Flute Trio: Samantha Krueger, Rachel Reiss, Rebecca Tutunick Saxophone Quartet: Samantha Godskind, Max Greene, Joshua Guttveg, Paul Mortorano
Grade 5 Superior Solo Rating
Gabriel Guerra-Bb Clarinet, Ari Kravatsky-Bassoon, Samantha Krueger-Flute, Abigail Lannan-Euphonium, Alex Spanoudis-Bb Clarinet
Grade 5 Superior Ensemble Rating
Flute Quartet: Andrea Hodapp, Koty Trice, Rachel Reiss, Rebecca Tutunick Brass Quintet : Abigail Lannan, Jonathan Leonard, Kevin Mac Coy, Chris Panakal, Tamara Voor
Grade 7 Excellent Solo Rating
Samantha Godskind-Alto Saxophone, Rachel Reiss-Piano, Calvin Yong-Piano
Grade 6 Excellent Solo Rating
Caroline Chu-Bb Clarinet, Matt Konis-Trumpet
Grade 5 Excellent Solo Rating
Marissa Goldman-Oboe, Max Greene-Alto Saxophone, Jacob Morrison-Euphonium
2012 Florida Bandmasters Association State Jazz MPA Douglas Jazz Band Superior, Excellent, Excellent ratings
Saxophone Section: Samantha Godskind, Rebecca Tutunick, Josh Guttveg, David Rojas, Gabriel Guerra, Wes Fields
Trombone: Ed Voor, Joe Dandrea, Jaycob Kitain, Carlito Que, Kevin Mac Coy
Trumpet: Adam Kuffner, Matt Konis, Keno Catabay, Scott Schiff
Rhythm: Rachel Reiss, Albi Sherman, Calvin Yong, Matt Grossman, Ari Kravatsky
South Florida Winter Guard Championships at Park Vista High School Below are the results.
Our JV and Varsity Guards were Silver Medalists. I had the pleasure to watch 2 fantastic performances. So proud of this group and their wonderful staff which include Manny Miranda, Jorge Portal, and Jaime Piechocki.
Members of the JV Guard are: Tajalah Blue, Zoey Bogen, Andrea Cano, Emily Donato, Amanda Draizin, Alyssa Feller, Ashley Garrett, Zoe Gillespie, Andrea Hodapp, Jenifer Mai, Valerie Murray, Cloey Oranjian, Karen Velasco, Jamie Weller, Kayla Wills, and Reagan Wooley.
Members of the Varsity Guard are: Ashley Baron, Alexis Bishop, Kathleen Contreras, Brittany Dudley, Gabrielle Edrich, Rachel Edrich, Alexis Fuhrmann, Simara Gauntlett, Amber Gilmatin, Raquel Gotay, Elizabeth Kelly, Rebecca Lorenzo, Chantelle Louis-Jeune, Sydney March, Sarah Miller, Priscilla Orta, Jessica Ortega, Tiffany Paschel, Mandi Schulman, and Nathalie Taylor.
Congratulations to our Winter Percussion for their Gold Medalist finish at the South Florida Percussion Championships a few weeks ago. Kudos to their wonderful staff which include Jason Bloom, Brian Travelsted, Ben Seidner, and Brandyn Hundley.
Members of the Winter Percussion are: Marisa Goldman, Adam Greenhouse, Bryan Greenhouse, Jeremy Guttveg, Joshua Guttveg, Dylan Harrison, Elizabeth Hartley, Jaycob Kitain, Daniel Longueil, Anthony Maviglia, Rebecca Medor, Carlito Que, Ben Quinn, Krystal Serrano, Zach Shaffer, Albi Sherman, Patrick Strange, Josh Tilson, Marc Tuason, and Megan Venzal.
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to the 2012 Broward All County Band
Rebecca Tutunick, Pic/Flute 1st Chair
Gabriel Guerra, Bb Clarinet 1st Chair
Alex Spanoudis, Bb Clarinet
Rachel Reiss, Bb Clarinet
Caroline Chu, Bb Clarinet
Ari Kravatsky, Bassoon
Nicole Oliva, Bassoon
Samantha Godskind, Alto Saxophone
Edward Voor, Trombone
Abigail Lannon, Euphonium
The All County Elementry, Middle, and High School Bands will be in concert Monday, January 23rd, at the Coral Springs City Center.
Congratulations to the 122 members of the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band for two fantastic performances at the 2011 FMBC State Championships at the Tropicana Dome in St. Petersburg. All bands in five classes (1A-5A) — there were more than 95 competing marching bands– marched in semifinal competition earlier Saturday. The top five bands in each class, as ranked by judges’ scoring, advanced to the finals.
The Eagle Regiment Marching Band were crowned 1st Runner Up in Class 4A. The band also received awards for Best Color Guard. It was truly an outstanding weekend and we are so proud of our students for the way they represented our school and community.
Below some of the comments from the fantastic judging panel.
Tony Balin, Richmond Indiana, GE Coordination “Nice job Stoneman, Nicely done, Very well trained band. Top 5 in the State of Florida, what a great way to conclude your season. Guys, thank your director and staff, all your parents, and helpers, because they believe in you, they love you, they know that this program is something to have pride in and just want to be a part of.”
Richard Saucedo, Carmel, Indiana, Music Ensemble “Some nice playing all the way through out. Boy, I really enjoyed the sax, piccolo, baritone, tuba solos, just really, really nicely done. Boy what a great program, some great teaching going on, just wonderful stuff guys. Congratulations, it seems like year after year, you guys always produce a quality product. So, congrats again and best of luck”
W.L. Whaley, Denver, Colorado, Music Ensemble “Wonderful Band, great, great performance tonight. Lots of energy, Very, very powerful.”
2012 FLORIDA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CLINIC-CONFERENCE
JANUARY 11-14, 2012
Congratulations
Rebecca Tutunick (Piccolo) and Gabriel Guerra (Bb Clarinet) for your selection to the 2012 Florida Bandmasters Association All State Concert Band.
They will perform at the 2012 Florida Music Educators Association Clinic-Conference in Tampa, January 11-12, 2012.
I want to thank you for a wonderful weekend. Such an outstanding celebration of excellence! Great rehearsals, a wonderful end of season picnic (Thank You Parents!!!) and a performance that earned Best in Class for Music, General Effect, Visual Performance, Auxiliary, and Percussion, 1st Place 4A, and Overall 2nd Runner Up. I just really felt so proud to be the Director of this program. So excited to “WOW” the croud at the 2011 FMBC State Championships in the Tropicana Dome! Hail Regiment!!!
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band for their outstanding performance at the Boca Raton Marching Band Invitational this past Saturday. The Band won Best Music, Best Color Guard, 1st Place Class 5A, and overall highest show score. Due to rain, the show was moved inside for standstill performances.
The band’s final local performance will be this Saturday at Santaluces High School.
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band for 22 years of Straight Superior Ratings at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 15 Marching Band Evaluation this past Saturday at Coral Springs High School.
Some to the judges comments were:
“A very well prepared band with lots of exciting moments throughout. Great Band Sonorities!”
“Professional Sound! Awesome! Bravo!”
“Very fine presentation! Individuals and ensemble had command of the style and execution of the visual aspects of the show.
“Great sound, style, contrast. Appreciate all your hard work!”
“Good Show. Guard, your visual sold the show. You are the visual voice of the band!”
Congratulations to the Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Marching Band for their outstanding performance at the 2011 John I Leonard Competition which featured 30 Marching Bands from Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach. The Band received Distinguish Ratings in Music and Visual Performance, General Effect, Auxiliary, Percussion, and Drum Majors. Won Best in Class 4A for Auxiliary, Music, Visual, General Effect, Drum Major, and Woodwinds.. 1st Place Class 4A and Overall Grand Champions. Please visit http://youtu.be/n-dO1j66TgA to view the band’s performance!
