the ladue school distric

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the 24th annual

michael faris, director

04.16.15

ladue high school performing arts center

7:00 PM

Night of Percus

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5th Grade EnsembleJackson BalsaviasThomas BrennemanMegan ByerCamila del CidNora FisterBobby HardesterRaegan HelmRyan KemppainenEmerson LindenRiley O’NealIan RothsteinCade SeabaughAlyssa SmithEllie StrayhornCharles ThomasAva VerstappenBen WasserstromSid Yu

6th Grade EnsembleLindsey ByerAudrey ChristnerJeremy DahmElla FernandezSam GallemoreJack KirbyJake MannZubin MathewsJake PageAdam PogerJake RodeLeif SchusterSarah SuffianCaroline StrayhornAlex Zhou

7th Grade EnsembleJulia BoeyinkHarper GerardiFrankie GoebelAlec HinesElliot LoitmanHans MuellerNoah PoseyEvan SchneiderEvan SvobodaSadie TaxmanMax Wasserstrom

8th Grade EnsembleAshley ByerManley FeinbergJack GallemoreGrace HardesterSarah King Amelia Malone Luke Minkler Luke PageReece Rode

High School EnsembleSarah JacobTyler Christner Jacob CytronMiles Kim Miriam Hauptman Audrey Wang George GarnerKate Rubin Natalie BehrensClaire PetersenLaura Ewald Charlie LoitmanGabe Schneider Madeline BilleaudEthan ShuchartAnton SchusterIan Pallares Jeanne WilkinsonJackson HummelsJack RothMatthew Sewell, bass

All SuburbanAll StateInterlochen AcademyMissouri Percussion Arts TrophyCMS Percussion

Soprano, Sarah Price, has received acclaim for her, "astounding vocal range" and "rich vocal tone" (KDHX.org). Winner of the St. Louis Artist Presentation Society Competition and the St. Louis Metropolitan Opera Auditions, Ms. Price has performed operatic and concert repertoire throughout the US, Germany, Austria, and Italy. Operatic roles to her credit include the title role in Puccini's Tosca, Liu in Turandot, Santuzza in CavalleriaRusticana, Hannah in The Merry Widow, Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus, Countess Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro, Micaela in Carmen, among others.

Ms. Price has performed with Lowell House Opera, Winter Opera, Regal Opera, and made her debut with Opera Theatre of St. Louis in their 2014 production of Dialogues of the Carmelites. In addition to her operatic work, Ms. Price also is a section leader in the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, where she has most recently served as a cover soloist for the Verdi Requiem, Bruckner Te Deum, and Beethoven Mass in C. She has also been a member and frequent soloist with the St. Louis Chamber Chorus and can be heard on several solo tracks on their most recent CD American Declarations, recorded by Regent Records. Ms. Price's other recent competition awards include first place in the Elgin Opera Competition, the Southern Illinois Young Artist's Competition, the Greek Women's University Club Competition, the Bel Canto Competition of Chicago, and the Lima Symphony Orchestra's Young Artist Competition. A relative newcomer to the cabaret stage, Ms. Price has performed several shows at the Kranzberg Art Center and St. Louis Bistro, produced by the St. Louis Cabaret. In demand as an educator as well as a performer, Ms. Price maintains an active private voice studio and teaches at Lindenwood University. She also serves as Director of Music and Worship Arts at St. John UCC in St. Charles, Missouri, where she lives with her husband, composer Scott Price.

Guest Artist Soprano,  Sarah  Price,  has  received  acclaim  for  her,  "astounding  vocal  range"  and  "rich  vocal  tone"  (KDHX.org).  Winner  of  the  St.  Louis  Artist  Presentation  Society  Competition  and  the  St.  Louis  Metropolitan  Opera  Auditions,  Ms.  Price  has  performed  

operatic   and   concert   repertoire   throughout   the   US,   Germany,   Austria,   and   Italy.  Operatic   roles   to   her   credit   include   the   title   role   in   Puccini's   Tosca,   Liu   in  Turandot,  Santuzza   in   Cavalleria   Rusticana,   Hannah   in   The   Merry   Widow,   Rosalinde   in   Die  Fledermaus,   Countess   Almaviva   in   Le   Nozze   di   Figaro,   Micaela   in   Carmen,   among  others.  Ms.  Price  has  performed  with  Lowell  House  Opera,  Winter  Opera,  Regal  Opera,  and   made   her   debut   with   Opera   Theatre   of   St.   Louis   in   their   2014   production   of  Dialogues  of  the  Carmelites.  In  addition  to  her  operatic  work,  Ms.  Price  also  is  a  section  leader   in   the   St.   Louis   Symphony   Chorus,   where   she   has   most   recently   served   as   a  cover  soloist  for  the  Verdi  Requiem,  Bruckner  Te  Deum,  and  Beethoven  Mass  in  C.  She  has  also  been  a  member  and   frequent  soloist  with   the  St.  Louis  Chamber  Chorus  and  can   be   heard   on   several   solo   tracks   on   their  most   recent   CD  American  Declarations,  recorded  by  Regent  Records.  Ms.  Price's  other  recent  competition  awards  include  first  place  in  the  Elgin  Opera  Competition,  the  Southern  Illinois  Young  Artistʼs  Competition,  the  Greek  Women's  University  Club  Competition,  the  Bel  Canto  Competition  of  Chicago,  and  the  Lima  Symphony  Orchestra's  Young  Artist  Competition.  A  relative  newcomer  to  the  cabaret  stage,  Ms.  Price  has  performed  several  shows  at  the  Kranzberg  Art  Center  and  St.  Louis  Bistro,  produced  by   the  St.  Louis  Cabaret.   In  demand  as  an  educator  as  

well  as  a  performer,  Ms.  Price  maintains  an  active  private  voice  studio  and  teaches  at  Lindenwood  University.  She  also  serves  as  Director  of  Music  and  Worship  Arts  at  St.   John  UCC   in  St.  Charles,  Missouri,  where  she   lives  with  her  husband,  composer  Scott  Price.    

Ladue District Band Staff Mr.  Michael  Faris,  Associate  Director  Mr.  Aaron  Lehde,  Associate  Director  

Mrs.  Katie  Solomon,  Associate  Director  Mrs.  Betsy  Cytron,  Associate  Director  Mr.  Scott  Harris,  Associate  Director

Administration

Dr.  Donna  Jahnke,    Superintendent  Dr.  Jason  Buckner,  Assistant  Superintendent  Dr.  Laura  Brock,  Assistant  Superintendent  Mr.  Ken  Rossics,  Assistant  Superintendent  

Mr.  Brad  Griffith,  Principal,  LHWHS  Mr.  Pablo  Flinn,  Associate  Principal,  LHWHS  

Mr.  Michael  Tarpey,  Assistant  Principal,  LHWHS  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Grana,  Assistant  Principal,  LHWHS  

Mr.  Brian  Garner,  Assistant  Principal  &  Athletic  Director,  LHWHS  Mr.  James  Waechter,  Dept.  Chair,  Fine  &  Performing  Arts,  LHWHS  

Mr.  Greg  Baber,  Principal,  LMS  Mr.  Scott  Lackey,  Assistant  Principal,  LMS  

Dr.  Tiffany  Taylor-­‐Johnson,  Assistant  Principal,  LMS  Ms.  Sarah  Schwartz,  8th  Grade  Administrative  Intern,  LMS  

Acknowledgements

SHHH  Productions,  sound  engineering  and  CD  production  Michael  Pecka,  High  School  Theater  

Marteana  Davidson,  Video  Technology  Center  Debbie  Wright,  ISC  

Deb  Cady  &  the  High  School  Custodial  Staff  Donnell  Straughter  &  Ladue  District  Maintenance  

The  Harner  and  Faris  families  Chris  Treloar,  logistic  support  

*Cover  art  work  created  by  9th  grade  percussionist  Audrey  Wang  

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Gopak from "The Fair at Sorochinsky" ...........Modest Mussourgsky, arr. Michael Faris6th Grade Ensemble

Launching Pad .................................................................................Michael Hernandez5th Grade Ensemble, Betsy Cytron, conductor

Furioso ........................................................................................................... Earl Hatch7th Grade Ensemble

Winter from "The Four Seasons" .......................... Antonio Vivaldi, arr. Brian Slawson8th Grade Ensemble, Grace Hardester, soloist

Russian Percussion ...............................................................................Laura Stotesbury7th Grade Ensemble

The Sinister Minister ...................................................Bela Fleck, arr. David Steinquest8th Grade Ensemble

INTERMISSION

Festive Overture .........................Dimitri Shostakovich, arr. Tim Parker/Michael Faris

Song to the Moon ...........................................Antonin Dvorak, arr. Nathan DaughtreySarah Jane Price, soloist

Rebonds ................................................................................................... Iannis XenakisMiles Kim • 3rd Place • 2015 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition

2+1 ...............................................................................................................Ivan TrevinoMiriam Hauptman and Sarah Jacob

Latin Journey ........................................................................................... David ManciniTyler Christner • 1st Place • 2015 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition

UFO Tofu .....................................................................Bela Fleck, arr. David Steinquestfeaturing the senior class

Riverdance ............................................................................ Bill Whalen, arr. Gary FrySarah Jane Price, vocals

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Winter from "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), arr. Brian SlawsonThe Four Seasons (Italian: Le quattro stagioni) is a set of four violin concerti by Antonio Vivaldi. Composed around 1720, The Four Seasons is Vivaldi's best-known work, and is among the most popular pieces in the Baroque music repertoire. The concerti were first published in 1725 as part of a set of twelve concerti, Vivaldi's Op.8, entitled Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione (The Contest Between Harmony and Invention). Tonight's performance of Winter was arranged by Brian Slawson for percussion ensemble assigning the solo violin voice to marimba. Slawson first came to light as a Grammy award winning arranger/performer with his debut album "Bach on Wood" (1985).

Festive Overture - Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-75), arr. Tim Parker/Michael FarisFestive Overture was composed for the celebration of the 37th anniversary of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and was premiered on November 6, 1954 by the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra in Moscow. The work is a conservative example of Shostakovich's compositional style that does not represent the more progressive nature of his abilities for which he became known. His symphonies and string quartets—each numbering 15—are now considered some of the finest examples of music from the Twentieth Century. Festive Overture along with the Symphony No. 5 are the most performed works of Dmitri Shostakovich.

Song to the Moon from "Rusalka" by Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904), arr. Nathan DaughtrySong to the Moon is from the opera Rusalka, Op. 114, by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. The libretto was written by the poet Jaroslav Kvapil(1868–1950) and based on the fairy tales of Karel Jaromír Erben and Božena Němcová, Rusalka. The plot contains elements which also appear in The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen and in Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, and has been described as a "sad, modern fairy tale." The juxtaposition of love and death was a common theme in late Romantic literature and music with these themes reaching their apex in the operas of Richard Wagner who was also a major influence for Dvorak.

Rebonds by Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001)Rebonds is a composition for solo percussion composed between 1987 and 1989 and, together with Psappha, is one of two compositions for solo percussion by Xenakis. The composition is in two autonomous movements, named A and B. The first movement uses only membranophones with two bongos, three tom-toms, and two bass drums. The second movement, of which excerpts are being performed this evening, uses two bongos, one conga drum, one tom-tom, bass drum, and a set of five wood blocks. Rebonds has been well received by critics and musicians alike. Jacques Longchamp called it an "immense abstract ritual, a suite of movements and of hammerings without any folkloristic "contamination", pure music full of marvellously efflorescent rhythms, going beyond drama and tempest. A new masterpiece."

Riverdance by Bill Whalen (b. 1950), arr. Gary FryRiverdance is a theatrical show consisting mainly of traditional Irish music and dance. It originated as an interval performance during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. Later that year, the BBC commissioned a repeat performance of the act for the 1994 Royal Variety Show, when it was introduced on stage. Upon its debut in the United States, Riverdance saw enormous success eventually touring and performing for millions of people around the world. Tonight's suite consists of excerpts from the production with music composed by Bill Whalen.

Kate Rubin will be attending Emory University this fall and plans on majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. She has participated in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for two years and the All-State Honors Band for one year. She also placed first in the high school timpani division at the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition in 2013. Outside of percussion, Kate was active in the National Charity League, Youth Leadership St. Louis, and Ladue's field hockey team. Kate has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Ladue Percussion and is thankful for all

the memories and lessons she has gained from her seven years in the program.

Sarah Jacob will be attending UMKC's BA-MD program where she aspires to become a physician and also continue playing percussion. Sarah participated for two years in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band and for four years in Webster's Community Music School Percussion Ensemble. She placed 2nd in the high school marimba division of the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition in 2014. In addition to her percussion activities, she is a member of the cross country team and serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper "Panorama." Between the

music, teachers and friends, percussion has been the most meaningful part of Sarah's high school experience and she will miss this incredible group the most next year.

George Garner will be attending an undecided college to study environmental engineering with a focus in sustainable energy. He has competed in the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition and will be returning for a second year as an assistant instructor for the Strike Institute - a summer camp designed for young percussionists from the Greater St. Louis region. Additionally, George has been a varsity runner for four years on both the cross country and track team as well as being a captain for the last two years. George is president of Model UN and an

executive member of the Hunger Outreach Project. George has loved being a part of Ladue Percussion and will value all the memories from the past seven years.

Tyler Christner will be attending Indiana University this fall to study business. He has been a member of Ladue Percussion for seven years during which he won positions within the St. Louis All Suburban Band for three years and positions within the All State Orchestra for the last two. Tyler has also participated in the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition receiving a first place trophy in 2015. In addition to music, Tyler has been a varsity member of the tennis team for the last three years and a cross country runner for two. Tyler has loved every moment of the past

seven years in the percussionprogram. The memories made and the lessons learned will stick with him for the rest of his life.

Ladue Percussion ¥ Senior Class ¥ 2015 (listed alphabetically)  

Tyler Christner will be attending Indiana University this fall to study business. He has been a member of Ladue Percussion for seven years during which he won positions within the St. Louis All Suburban Band for three years and positions within the All State Orchestra for the last two. Tyler has also participated in the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition receiving a first place trophy in 2015. In addition to music, Tyler has been a varsity member of the tennis team for the last three years and a cross-country runner for two. Tyler  has  loved  every  moment  of  the  past  seven  years  in  the  percussion  program.    The  memories  made  and  the  lessons  learned  will  stick  with  him  for  the  rest  of  his  life.      

George Garner will   be   attending   an   undecided   college   to   study   environmental   engineering   with   a   focus   in   sustainable  energy.    He  has  competed  in  the  Missouri  Percussion  Arts  Trophy  Competition  and  will  be  returning  for  a  second   year   as   an   assistant   instructor   for   the   Strike   Institute-­‐-­‐a   summer   camp   designed   for   young  percussionists  from  the  Greater  St.  Louis  region.    Additionally,  George  has  been  a  varsity  runner  for  four  years  on  both  the  cross  country  and  track  team  as  well  as  being  a  captain  for  the  last  two  years.  George  is  president  of  Model  UN  and  an  executive  member  of  the  Hunger  Outreach  Project.  George  has  loved  being  a  part  of  Ladue  Percussion  and  will  value  all  the  memories  from  the  past  seven  years.      

Miriam Hauptman will be attending Tufts University in the fall. She plans to study Child Study & Human Development and German. Miriam has been playing piano since the age of seven and percussion since age twelve. She has participated in both the Community Music School Percussion Ensemble and the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for three years. She is the vice president of Ladue's speech and debate team and enjoys doodling and studying language. Miriam is grateful for her experience with the Ladue Percussion Ensemble and would definitely consider it a highlight of her school years

Sarah Jacob will be attending.... She aspires to become a physician and hopes to continue playing percussion in the future. Sarah participated for two years in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band and for four years in Webster's Community Music School Percussion Ensemble. She placed 2nd in the high school marimba division of the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition in 2014. In addition to her percussion activities, she is a member of the cross country team and serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper "Panorama." Between the music, teachers and friends, percussion has been the most meaningful part of Sarah's high school experience and she will miss this incredible group the most next year.

Kate Rubin will be attending Emory University this fall and plans on majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. She has

participated in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for two years and the All-State Honors Band for one year. She also placed first in the high school timpani division at the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition in 2013. Outside of percussion, Kate was active in the National Charity League, Youth Leadership St. Louis, and Ladue's field hockey team. Kate has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Ladue Percussion and is thankful for all the memories and lessons she has gained from her seven years in the program.

Jeanne Wilkinson will be attending Rhodes College to study Psychology and Education where she will be working towards a

career as a Special Education teacher. A member of Ladue Percussion since the 6th grade, Jeanne has been a Band Buddy (tutor) for 5th grade band students and was awarded third place in the high school timpani division at the 2013 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition. In addition to her activities in music, she has also been the captain of the Sparkle Effect--an all-inclusive cheerleading squad at Ladue high school as well as editor-in-chief of the high school's yearbook, the "Rambler."

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Ladue Percussion ¥ Senior Class ¥ 2015 (listed alphabetically)  

Tyler Christner will be attending Indiana University this fall to study business. He has been a member of Ladue Percussion for seven years during which he won positions within the St. Louis All Suburban Band for three years and positions within the All State Orchestra for the last two. Tyler has also participated in the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition receiving a first place trophy in 2015. In addition to music, Tyler has been a varsity member of the tennis team for the last three years and a cross-country runner for two. Tyler  has  loved  every  moment  of  the  past  seven  years  in  the  percussion  program.    The  memories  made  and  the  lessons  learned  will  stick  with  him  for  the  rest  of  his  life.      

George Garner will   be   attending   an   undecided   college   to   study   environmental   engineering   with   a   focus   in   sustainable  energy.    He  has  competed  in  the  Missouri  Percussion  Arts  Trophy  Competition  and  will  be  returning  for  a  second   year   as   an   assistant   instructor   for   the   Strike   Institute-­‐-­‐a   summer   camp   designed   for   young  percussionists  from  the  Greater  St.  Louis  region.    Additionally,  George  has  been  a  varsity  runner  for  four  years  on  both  the  cross  country  and  track  team  as  well  as  being  a  captain  for  the  last  two  years.  George  is  president  of  Model  UN  and  an  executive  member  of  the  Hunger  Outreach  Project.  George  has  loved  being  a  part  of  Ladue  Percussion  and  will  value  all  the  memories  from  the  past  seven  years.      

Miriam Hauptman will be attending Tufts University in the fall. She plans to study Child Study & Human Development and German. Miriam has been playing piano since the age of seven and percussion since age twelve. She has participated in both the Community Music School Percussion Ensemble and the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for three years. She is the vice president of Ladue's speech and debate team and enjoys doodling and studying language. Miriam is grateful for her experience with the Ladue Percussion Ensemble and would definitely consider it a highlight of her school years

Sarah Jacob will be attending.... She aspires to become a physician and hopes to continue playing percussion in the future. Sarah participated for two years in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band and for four years in Webster's Community Music School Percussion Ensemble. She placed 2nd in the high school marimba division of the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition in 2014. In addition to her percussion activities, she is a member of the cross country team and serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper "Panorama." Between the music, teachers and friends, percussion has been the most meaningful part of Sarah's high school experience and she will miss this incredible group the most next year.

Kate Rubin will be attending Emory University this fall and plans on majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. She has

participated in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for two years and the All-State Honors Band for one year. She also placed first in the high school timpani division at the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition in 2013. Outside of percussion, Kate was active in the National Charity League, Youth Leadership St. Louis, and Ladue's field hockey team. Kate has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Ladue Percussion and is thankful for all the memories and lessons she has gained from her seven years in the program.

Jeanne Wilkinson will be attending Rhodes College to study Psychology and Education where she will be working towards a

career as a Special Education teacher. A member of Ladue Percussion since the 6th grade, Jeanne has been a Band Buddy (tutor) for 5th grade band students and was awarded third place in the high school timpani division at the 2013 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition. In addition to her activities in music, she has also been the captain of the Sparkle Effect--an all-inclusive cheerleading squad at Ladue high school as well as editor-in-chief of the high school's yearbook, the "Rambler."

Ladue Percussion ¥ Senior Class ¥ 2015 (listed alphabetically)  

Tyler Christner will be attending Indiana University this fall to study business. He has been a member of Ladue Percussion for seven years during which he won positions within the St. Louis All Suburban Band for three years and positions within the All State Orchestra for the last two. Tyler has also participated in the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition receiving a first place trophy in 2015. In addition to music, Tyler has been a varsity member of the tennis team for the last three years and a cross-country runner for two. Tyler  has  loved  every  moment  of  the  past  seven  years  in  the  percussion  program.    The  memories  made  and  the  lessons  learned  will  stick  with  him  for  the  rest  of  his  life.      

George Garner will   be   attending   an   undecided   college   to   study   environmental   engineering   with   a   focus   in   sustainable  energy.    He  has  competed  in  the  Missouri  Percussion  Arts  Trophy  Competition  and  will  be  returning  for  a  second   year   as   an   assistant   instructor   for   the   Strike   Institute-­‐-­‐a   summer   camp   designed   for   young  percussionists  from  the  Greater  St.  Louis  region.    Additionally,  George  has  been  a  varsity  runner  for  four  years  on  both  the  cross  country  and  track  team  as  well  as  being  a  captain  for  the  last  two  years.  George  is  president  of  Model  UN  and  an  executive  member  of  the  Hunger  Outreach  Project.  George  has  loved  being  a  part  of  Ladue  Percussion  and  will  value  all  the  memories  from  the  past  seven  years.      

Miriam Hauptman will be attending Tufts University in the fall. She plans to study Child Study & Human Development and German. Miriam has been playing piano since the age of seven and percussion since age twelve. She has participated in both the Community Music School Percussion Ensemble and the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for three years. She is the vice president of Ladue's speech and debate team and enjoys doodling and studying language. Miriam is grateful for her experience with the Ladue Percussion Ensemble and would definitely consider it a highlight of her school years

Sarah Jacob will be attending.... She aspires to become a physician and hopes to continue playing percussion in the future. Sarah participated for two years in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band and for four years in Webster's Community Music School Percussion Ensemble. She placed 2nd in the high school marimba division of the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition in 2014. In addition to her percussion activities, she is a member of the cross country team and serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper "Panorama." Between the music, teachers and friends, percussion has been the most meaningful part of Sarah's high school experience and she will miss this incredible group the most next year.

Kate Rubin will be attending Emory University this fall and plans on majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. She has

participated in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for two years and the All-State Honors Band for one year. She also placed first in the high school timpani division at the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition in 2013. Outside of percussion, Kate was active in the National Charity League, Youth Leadership St. Louis, and Ladue's field hockey team. Kate has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Ladue Percussion and is thankful for all the memories and lessons she has gained from her seven years in the program.

Jeanne Wilkinson will be attending Rhodes College to study Psychology and Education where she will be working towards a

career as a Special Education teacher. A member of Ladue Percussion since the 6th grade, Jeanne has been a Band Buddy (tutor) for 5th grade band students and was awarded third place in the high school timpani division at the 2013 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition. In addition to her activities in music, she has also been the captain of the Sparkle Effect--an all-inclusive cheerleading squad at Ladue high school as well as editor-in-chief of the high school's yearbook, the "Rambler."

Ladue Percussion ¥ Senior Class ¥ 2015 (listed alphabetically)  

Tyler Christner will be attending Indiana University this fall to study business. He has been a member of Ladue Percussion for seven years during which he won positions within the St. Louis All Suburban Band for three years and positions within the All State Orchestra for the last two. Tyler has also participated in the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition receiving a first place trophy in 2015. In addition to music, Tyler has been a varsity member of the tennis team for the last three years and a cross-country runner for two. Tyler  has  loved  every  moment  of  the  past  seven  years  in  the  percussion  program.    The  memories  made  and  the  lessons  learned  will  stick  with  him  for  the  rest  of  his  life.      

George Garner will   be   attending   an   undecided   college   to   study   environmental   engineering   with   a   focus   in   sustainable  energy.    He  has  competed  in  the  Missouri  Percussion  Arts  Trophy  Competition  and  will  be  returning  for  a  second   year   as   an   assistant   instructor   for   the   Strike   Institute-­‐-­‐a   summer   camp   designed   for   young  percussionists  from  the  Greater  St.  Louis  region.    Additionally,  George  has  been  a  varsity  runner  for  four  years  on  both  the  cross  country  and  track  team  as  well  as  being  a  captain  for  the  last  two  years.  George  is  president  of  Model  UN  and  an  executive  member  of  the  Hunger  Outreach  Project.  George  has  loved  being  a  part  of  Ladue  Percussion  and  will  value  all  the  memories  from  the  past  seven  years.      

Miriam Hauptman will be attending Tufts University in the fall. She plans to study Child Study & Human Development and German. Miriam has been playing piano since the age of seven and percussion since age twelve. She has participated in both the Community Music School Percussion Ensemble and the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for three years. She is the vice president of Ladue's speech and debate team and enjoys doodling and studying language. Miriam is grateful for her experience with the Ladue Percussion Ensemble and would definitely consider it a highlight of her school years

Sarah Jacob will be attending.... She aspires to become a physician and hopes to continue playing percussion in the future. Sarah participated for two years in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band and for four years in Webster's Community Music School Percussion Ensemble. She placed 2nd in the high school marimba division of the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition in 2014. In addition to her percussion activities, she is a member of the cross country team and serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper "Panorama." Between the music, teachers and friends, percussion has been the most meaningful part of Sarah's high school experience and she will miss this incredible group the most next year.

Kate Rubin will be attending Emory University this fall and plans on majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. She has

participated in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for two years and the All-State Honors Band for one year. She also placed first in the high school timpani division at the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition in 2013. Outside of percussion, Kate was active in the National Charity League, Youth Leadership St. Louis, and Ladue's field hockey team. Kate has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Ladue Percussion and is thankful for all the memories and lessons she has gained from her seven years in the program.

Jeanne Wilkinson will be attending Rhodes College to study Psychology and Education where she will be working towards a

career as a Special Education teacher. A member of Ladue Percussion since the 6th grade, Jeanne has been a Band Buddy (tutor) for 5th grade band students and was awarded third place in the high school timpani division at the 2013 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition. In addition to her activities in music, she has also been the captain of the Sparkle Effect--an all-inclusive cheerleading squad at Ladue high school as well as editor-in-chief of the high school's yearbook, the "Rambler."

Jeanne Wilkinson will be attending Rhodes College to study Psychology and Education where she will be working towards a career as a Special Education teacher. A member of Ladue Percussion since the 6th grade, Jeanne has been a Band Buddy (tutor) for 5th grade band students and was awarded third place in the high school timpani division at the 2013 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition. In addition to her activities in music, she has also been the captain of the Sparkle Effect - an all-inclusive cheerleading squad at Ladue high school as well as editor-in-

chief of the high school's yearbook, the "Rambler." Jeanne is thankful for all the friendships she has made in class, and considers percussion one of the most influential parts of her high school career.

Miriam Hauptman will be attending Tufts University in the fall. She plans to study Child Study & Human Development and German. Miriam has been playing piano since the age of seven and percussion since age twelve. She has participated in both the Community Music School Percussion Ensemble and the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for three years. She is the vice president of Ladue's speech and debate team and enjoys doodling and studying language. Miriam is grateful for her experience with the Ladue Percussion Ensemble and would definitely consider

it a highlight of her school years

Ladue Percussion ¥ Senior Class ¥ 2015 (listed alphabetically)  

Tyler Christner will be attending Indiana University this fall to study business. He has been a member of Ladue Percussion for seven years during which he won positions within the St. Louis All Suburban Band for three years and positions within the All State Orchestra for the last two. Tyler has also participated in the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition receiving a first place trophy in 2015. In addition to music, Tyler has been a varsity member of the tennis team for the last three years and a cross-country runner for two. Tyler  has  loved  every  moment  of  the  past  seven  years  in  the  percussion  program.    The  memories  made  and  the  lessons  learned  will  stick  with  him  for  the  rest  of  his  life.      

George Garner will   be   attending   an   undecided   college   to   study   environmental   engineering   with   a   focus   in   sustainable  energy.    He  has  competed  in  the  Missouri  Percussion  Arts  Trophy  Competition  and  will  be  returning  for  a  second   year   as   an   assistant   instructor   for   the   Strike   Institute-­‐-­‐a   summer   camp   designed   for   young  percussionists  from  the  Greater  St.  Louis  region.    Additionally,  George  has  been  a  varsity  runner  for  four  years  on  both  the  cross  country  and  track  team  as  well  as  being  a  captain  for  the  last  two  years.  George  is  president  of  Model  UN  and  an  executive  member  of  the  Hunger  Outreach  Project.  George  has  loved  being  a  part  of  Ladue  Percussion  and  will  value  all  the  memories  from  the  past  seven  years.      

Miriam Hauptman will be attending Tufts University in the fall. She plans to study Child Study & Human Development and German. Miriam has been playing piano since the age of seven and percussion since age twelve. She has participated in both the Community Music School Percussion Ensemble and the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for three years. She is the vice president of Ladue's speech and debate team and enjoys doodling and studying language. Miriam is grateful for her experience with the Ladue Percussion Ensemble and would definitely consider it a highlight of her school years

Sarah Jacob will be attending.... She aspires to become a physician and hopes to continue playing percussion in the future. Sarah participated for two years in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band and for four years in Webster's Community Music School Percussion Ensemble. She placed 2nd in the high school marimba division of the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition in 2014. In addition to her percussion activities, she is a member of the cross country team and serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper "Panorama." Between the music, teachers and friends, percussion has been the most meaningful part of Sarah's high school experience and she will miss this incredible group the most next year.

Kate Rubin will be attending Emory University this fall and plans on majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. She has

participated in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for two years and the All-State Honors Band for one year. She also placed first in the high school timpani division at the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition in 2013. Outside of percussion, Kate was active in the National Charity League, Youth Leadership St. Louis, and Ladue's field hockey team. Kate has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Ladue Percussion and is thankful for all the memories and lessons she has gained from her seven years in the program.

Jeanne Wilkinson will be attending Rhodes College to study Psychology and Education where she will be working towards a

career as a Special Education teacher. A member of Ladue Percussion since the 6th grade, Jeanne has been a Band Buddy (tutor) for 5th grade band students and was awarded third place in the high school timpani division at the 2013 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition. In addition to her activities in music, she has also been the captain of the Sparkle Effect--an all-inclusive cheerleading squad at Ladue high school as well as editor-in-chief of the high school's yearbook, the "Rambler."

Ladue Percussion ¥ Senior Class ¥ 2015 (listed alphabetically)  

Tyler Christner will be attending Indiana University this fall to study business. He has been a member of Ladue Percussion for seven years during which he won positions within the St. Louis All Suburban Band for three years and positions within the All State Orchestra for the last two. Tyler has also participated in the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition receiving a first place trophy in 2015. In addition to music, Tyler has been a varsity member of the tennis team for the last three years and a cross-country runner for two. Tyler  has  loved  every  moment  of  the  past  seven  years  in  the  percussion  program.    The  memories  made  and  the  lessons  learned  will  stick  with  him  for  the  rest  of  his  life.      

George Garner will   be   attending   an   undecided   college   to   study   environmental   engineering   with   a   focus   in   sustainable  energy.    He  has  competed  in  the  Missouri  Percussion  Arts  Trophy  Competition  and  will  be  returning  for  a  second   year   as   an   assistant   instructor   for   the   Strike   Institute-­‐-­‐a   summer   camp   designed   for   young  percussionists  from  the  Greater  St.  Louis  region.    Additionally,  George  has  been  a  varsity  runner  for  four  years  on  both  the  cross  country  and  track  team  as  well  as  being  a  captain  for  the  last  two  years.  George  is  president  of  Model  UN  and  an  executive  member  of  the  Hunger  Outreach  Project.  George  has  loved  being  a  part  of  Ladue  Percussion  and  will  value  all  the  memories  from  the  past  seven  years.      

Miriam Hauptman will be attending Tufts University in the fall. She plans to study Child Study & Human Development and German. Miriam has been playing piano since the age of seven and percussion since age twelve. She has participated in both the Community Music School Percussion Ensemble and the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for three years. She is the vice president of Ladue's speech and debate team and enjoys doodling and studying language. Miriam is grateful for her experience with the Ladue Percussion Ensemble and would definitely consider it a highlight of her school years

Sarah Jacob will be attending.... She aspires to become a physician and hopes to continue playing percussion in the future. Sarah participated for two years in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honor Band and for four years in Webster's Community Music School Percussion Ensemble. She placed 2nd in the high school marimba division of the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition in 2014. In addition to her percussion activities, she is a member of the cross country team and serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper "Panorama." Between the music, teachers and friends, percussion has been the most meaningful part of Sarah's high school experience and she will miss this incredible group the most next year.

Kate Rubin will be attending Emory University this fall and plans on majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. She has

participated in the St. Louis All-Suburban Honors Band for two years and the All-State Honors Band for one year. She also placed first in the high school timpani division at the Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition in 2013. Outside of percussion, Kate was active in the National Charity League, Youth Leadership St. Louis, and Ladue's field hockey team. Kate has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of Ladue Percussion and is thankful for all the memories and lessons she has gained from her seven years in the program.

Jeanne Wilkinson will be attending Rhodes College to study Psychology and Education where she will be working towards a

career as a Special Education teacher. A member of Ladue Percussion since the 6th grade, Jeanne has been a Band Buddy (tutor) for 5th grade band students and was awarded third place in the high school timpani division at the 2013 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy competition. In addition to her activities in music, she has also been the captain of the Sparkle Effect--an all-inclusive cheerleading squad at Ladue high school as well as editor-in-chief of the high school's yearbook, the "Rambler."

SHHH Productions, Sound Engineering and CD ProductionMichael Pecka, High School TheaterMarteana Davidson, Video Technology CenterDebbie Wright, ISCDeb Cady & the High School Custodial StaffDonnell Straughter & Ladue District MaintenanceThe Harner and Faris familiesChris Treloar, Logistic SupportCover artwork created by 9th grade percussionist Audrey WangVickie Shuchart, Program DesignLadue MS Parents for transportation support during concert weekDebra Hauptman, Reception HostLadue percussion parents for reception funding

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Ladue Percussion is a component of the Ladue School District band program. This focused percussion curriculum was initiated by James Waechter - former director of bands-in 1991 with the addition of Michael Faris to the instrumental music staff faculty. Since that time, Ladue Percussion has been at the forefront of percussion performance practices at the middle and high school levels. The high school ensemble has appeared in venues around the country from Kansas City to North Carolina, and Chicago to New Orleans. They have represented the district regionally through performances at the Missouri Music Educators’ Association (MMEA) Convention as well as the area’s premiere concert venue - The Touhill Performing Arts Center.

The percussion ensembles are best known for their annual “Night of Percussion” concerts featuring the district’s middle school and high school percussion students as well as noted solo artists that have included Dave Samuels (Spyro Gyra, The Caribbean Jazz Project), Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Rick Holmes and Tom Stubbs (St. Louis Symphony), Michael Israelivitch (St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Chicago Symphony), Kiyomi Kikuchi (Malaysian Philharmonic), and noted St. Louis freelance percussionists Kevin Gianino, Matt Henry, Chris Treloar, Erin Elstner, and Kim Shelley.

In 2005, Ladue received national recognition as a Grammy Select program and in 2006 Ladue Percussion inaugurated the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s first annual “Explosions” Percussion Festival. On three separate occasions - 2001, 2009 and 2013--Ladue Percussion was invited to perform at the annual Missouri Music Educators Association convention held in January at Osage Beach.

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