The Ladue School DistrictFine and Performing Arts Department

presents

The Ladue High School

With a special “Salute to Bill Brackman”

Tuesday, April 28, 2009Thomas N. Keating Performance Center

Kirkwood High School7:00 p.m.

Seniors – 2009

Jonathan BoWashington UniversityBusiness

Josh BresslerUniversity of Virgina or GeorgetownUndecided

Kayli BreitweiserUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaPre-Vet Medicine

Jack ChenDuke UniversityBiomedical Engineering

Jessica CytronColorado State UniversityAnimal SciencePioneer Scholarship

Tyler DuddyGreenville CollegeElementary EducationAcademic

Tyler FreemanTulane UniversityUndecidedPresidential Scholarship

Jordan HammermanForest Park Community CollegeUndecidedAthletic Scholarship

Galen HoftUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaArchaeology

Connor JacobsJohns Hopkins UniversityBiomedical Engineering

Sean JoyceGeorge Washington UniversityEnglish

Julie KiehlSt. Louis Community CollegeTransition Program

Daniel KreipkeDrake UniversityEnvironmental Studies

Katie KoenigTruman State UniversityUndecidedAcademic and Department Scholarship

Jodi LapidusUniversity of PennsylvaniaNeuroscience

Mark PaisSt. Louis UniversityAthletic TrainingAthletic and Academic Scholarship

Caleb PingThe New England ConservatoryClassical Percussion PerformanceMerit Scholarship

Natalie PiontekIndiana UniversityFlute PerformanceIU Distinction Scholarship

Hassen RazzaqueMaryville UniversityAccounting

Daniel ReichmuthUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaUndecided

Sophia SanchezStanford or Yale UniversityUndecided

Chauncey StrayhornSpelman CollegeChild DevelopmentPresidential Scholarship

Robert TungHendrix CollegeUndecided

Sophia WanUniversity of MinnesotaAnimal ScienceMaroon and College of Agricultural Scholarship

Michael Webster-ClarkNortheastern UniversityPharmacyNational Merit Scholarship

Gina WilmottSt. Louis UniversityPolitical ScienceLexus Eco Challenge and SLU University Scholarship

Victor XianWashington UniversityStructural EngineeringBright Flight Scholarhsip

Susan YangUniversity of PennsylvaniaUndecided

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS

St. Louis Suburban District Honor BandAndrea Adams, Josh Bressler, David Bruns-Smith, Jack Chen, Alex DaGue, Saya Jacob, Connor Jacobs,

Jodi Lapidus, Adam Levin, Eric Pasewark, Caleb Ping, Annika Reichert, Hannah Rosenthal Sophia Sanchez,Josh Tobin, Jocelyn Todd, Michael Webster-Clark, Carly Yanuck, and Aaron Zuckerman

Missouri All-State BandJack Chen, Jodi Lapidus, Adam Levin, Eric Pasewark, Caleb Ping

Missouri All-State Band Honorable Mention/AternateJosh Bressler, Saya Jacob, Connor Jacobs, Annika Reichert

St. Louis Youth Symphony OrchestraJosh Bressler, Adam Levin , Eric Pasewark, Caleb Ping

Webster Community Music School Symphony OrchestraDavid Bruns-Smith, Saya Jacob, Eric Pasewark, Natalie Piontek

Webster Community Music School Concert OrchestraRachel Gorin

Maryville University Symphony OrchestraJeff Bigg, Melanie Cytron, Hannah Rosenthal

2009 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition – MarimbaCaleb Ping – 1st Place

2009 Missouri Percussion Arts Trophy Competition – Multiple PercussionCaleb Ping – 1st Place

Connor Jacobs – 2nd Place

ABOUT OUR SOLOIST

Natalie Piontek is a senior and has been a member of the band program since 5th grade. Natalie hasbeen selected for outside musical organizations including the Missouri All-State Band (1 year),Missouri All-State Orchestra (1 year), the St. Louis Suburban District Honor Band (2 years),Webster Community Music School Young People’s Symphonic Orchestra, and the Webster CollegePreparatory Program. She studies privately with Mark Sparks, principal flutist with the St. LouisSymphony Orchestra.

CONCERT BAND

The New Colonial March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R.B. HallThis march has been Hall's most popular march for several years. It was dedicated to John Behr,assistant director of the famous Germania Band of Boston. The march was premiered in 1901 byHall's own military band at the dedication of the cornerstone for the new city hall in Waterville,Maine.

A Cohan Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Bill BrackmanThe musical “George M” depicts the life and music of George M. Cohan from his early years to hissuccess on Broadway. Yankee Doodle Dandy, Over There, You’re a Grand Old Flag, and Give My Regards toBroadway are just some of the spirited and patriotic music written by George M. Cohan. Thisarrangement was done by Bill for his elementary band students while he was teaching in the LadueSchool District.

English Dances - Set II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malcolm Arnold1. Allegro non troppo2. Con Brio3. Grazioso4. Giubiloso

Arnold composed two sets of pieces entitled "English Dances," of which this 1950 work, originallyscored for orchestra, is the second. He later incorporated both sets, along with two additionaldances, into his 1955 ballet "Solitaire." Transcribed by Nigel Herbert, the four short movementsdemonstrate the folk influence common to many English composers but consist of original thematicmaterial.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FACULTYJames R. Waechter – Director, Middle & High School Bands; District Music FacilitatorMichael D. Faris – Assistant Director/Percussion Instructor, Middle & High School BandsAaron W. Lehde – Assistant Director, Elementary, Middle & High School BandsBetsy Cytron – Assistant Director, Elementary & Middle School BandsKatie Solomon – Assistant Director, Elementary, Middle & High School Bands

ADMINISTRATIONDr. David Benson, SuperintendentDr. Bridget Hermann, PrincipalMr. Greg Baber, Asst. PrincipalDr. Ellen Duncan, Asst. PrincipalMr. Derrick Wallace, Asst. PrincipalMr. Kurt Knoedelseder, Activities DirectorMr. Mike Tarpey, Administrative InternMrs. Arlene Shaw, Fine Arts Dept. Chair

SYMPHONIC BAND

Pas Redouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camille Saint-SaensThis quickstep concert march is reminiscent of the gallops of Offenbach and other 19th century composers.Originally written for four-hand piano in 1887, this transcription was made by Arthur Frackenpohl in 1972and dedicated to Harry Phillips and the Crane Wind Ensemble at the State University in Potsdam, New York.

Concertino for Flute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cecile ChaminadeConcertino is a rhapsodic, romantic work that features two main themes, plus many melodic episodes. Thework displays a thorough knowledge and appreciation of the expressive and technical qualities of the flute.The composer was born in Paris in 1857 and died in 1944. She started composing at the age of eight and at 16embarked on a highly successful career as a concert pianist.

Natalie Piontek, Soloist

First Suite in E-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Holst1. Chaconne2. Intermezzo3. March

British composers have produced several exceptionally fine works for the concert band. Of all these, the"Suite in E-flat" by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) is generally regarded as the cornerstone. Written in 1909 it isone of the few band originals that has been transcribed for symphony orchestra. The opening theme of the"Chaconne" is repeated 15 times with slight variations. The "Intermezzo" is based on a variation of the"Chaconne" theme, presented first in an agitated style and then in a cantabile mood. The two styles alternatethroughout the movement. The two themes of the "March", one dynamic and the other lyrical, are also derivedfrom the "Chaconne" theme.

Armenian Dances - Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alfred Reed3. Lorva Horovel (Songs of Lori)

Armenian Dances, Parts 1 and 2, constitute a four-movement suite based on authentic Armenian folk songsfrom the collected works of Gomidas Vartabed (1869-1935), the founder of Armenian classical music. Part 2contains the second, third, and fourth movements of this suite and is built upon three Armenian folk songs.The fourth and final movement is "Lorva Horovel" and is based on a plow song from the district of Lori. Thesong is connected with the farmer and his physical and spiritual being during his work. It is the immediateresult of his labor, with his pleas to the oxen and his exclamations while plowing. These expressions resoundthroughout the free flowing melody, rhythmic and intervallic structure of this beautiful song. Part 2 ofArmenian Dances was premiered by the University of Illinois Symphonic Band with Dr. Harry Begianconducting on April 4, 1976.

Salute to Bill Brackmam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. James R. WaechterThe following arrangement consists of songs from some of Bill Brackman’s favorite Broadway musicals.Throughout his teaching career, Bill always enjoyed Broadway musicals. This arrangement consists of songsfrom the musicals George M, The Fantasticks, West Side Story, and The Phantom of the Opera and was firstperformed at Bill’s retirement concert in 1993 as a salute to his 30 years of service to the Ladue SchoolDistrict.

Semper Fidelis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Philip SousaThis march is considered by many musicians to be Sousa's most musical and inspired march. Dedicated to theU.S. Marine Corps, and subsequently adopted as its official march, Sousa once described his feelingsconcerning its creation: "I wrote Semper Fidelis one night while in tears, after my comrades of the MarineCorps had sung their famous hymn at Quantico."

SYMPHONIC BAND

PICCOLOSophia SanchezJocelyn Todd

FLUTENatalie PiontekSophia SanchezAndrea AdamsSaya JacobJocelyn ToddRachel GorinDelia RaineySusan YangKayli Breitweiser

OBOEAnnika Reichert

BASSOONJonathan BoJeff Bigg

CLARINETEric PasewarkVictor XianClaire MiltonAmy LindsaySophia WanBea DagefordeEric Vent

TRUMPETMark PaisKate KoenigHannah RaineySpencer SteinNick BocchiniTim Fedder

TUBAAaron ZuckermanTyler DuddyJosh Tobin

ALTO SAXJack ChenMaddie Reynolds

TENOR SAXJodi LapidusJessica CytronThomas Bullock

BARITONE SAXRobert Tung

FRENCH HORNMichael Webster-ClarkHannah RosenthalDavid Bruns-Smith

TROMBONEAdam LevinIngrid KocherDaniel Reichmuth

BARITONETyler FreemanMichael GorinTim Burroughs

PERCUSSIONCaleb PingJosh BresslerConnor JacobsMelanie CytronCarly JacobsGalen HoftJessica LangsamHaley MillnerLucas TamarenJosh Picus

CONCERT BAND

PICCOLOMaddie Wall

FLUTEKelsey BearmanBailey MohrJessie LustmanMaddie WallChristie ThompsonColleen CernikSamantha RosenbloomEmily GinsburgKatherine ChamberlainAmy Dai

TENOR SAXJohn GossPhillip SoncasieStefano RagonesiDavid Anderson

CLARINETHassen RazzaqueElizabeth CrismanBrian ZimmermanKimberley LevittJacob WhetselJunye HongChad DavisJordan HammermanJulie Kiehl

ALTO SAXAmir AleqabiJoseph ShaikewitzDillon OhlemillerCharlie LesserAndrew KloppenburgRisana Yoshida

BARITONE SAXAustin SchaefferJarrid McDonald

TRUMPETMatthew MunfakhMichael EreksonRonit PatnaikNiklas FejesChristopher ShirleyDanny MagruderKeaton MalinichDayo Alara

FRENCH HORNHolly GrenchMaria Maenza

TROMBONESamuel StelzerChris GentschTerrence JacksonMarshall RosgaJesse GoldsteinLouis Allen

TUBAMickey IngardiMadison ThomasReinhardt Criss

PERCUSSIONHannah GoldmanBrian BehrensAdam SharpCarley YanuckAndrew RubinGina WilmottAlex DaGueMichael WaldenEthan GrossmanIsaac SmithChauncey StrayhornJordan SoaibGeorge BryanSean Joyce

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Ladue High School Dad’s ClubLadue High School Parent’s Association

Scott Harris – SHHH ProductionsMarteana Davidson – Ladue HS Video Technology

Tom Ostertag, Josh Scharff, and Joe Weil, Ladue Student Video Asst.Jeff Melsha and Jason Rekittke – Kirkwood School District

Barb Bressler and Karen Faris – ReceptionDebbie Wright and Kathy Schopp – Program Printing and Prep

Mozingo MusicThe Waechter Family – Jackie and Jack

Ladue High School Band - Award and Scholarship Information – 2009

Tom Poshak Band Camp Scholarship – Grade 9, 10, 11 onlyTom Poshak was Director of Bands for Ladue High School from 1973 until 1985. He subsequently moved to Kirkwood High Schooland served as Director of Bands and Music Coordinator from 1985 until his retirement in June 2001. In honor of his years as a musiceducator, former students from Ladue wanted a way of saluting and thanking him for his dedication to music education. Through thecreation of an endowment fund, a scholarship of $200.00 has been established to be applied toward summer study at a music camp orseminar of the student’s choice. This scholarship will go to an individual who is a current band student in grade 9, 10, or 11 and isbased on merit and need.

Daniel K. Bruns Scholarship – Grade 9, 10, 11 onlyDaniel K. Bruns (1981-2003) was a member of the Ladue Band program until his graduation in 2000. As a tuba player he achievedgreat success having been awarded the George M. Turmail Band Award and selected to the Missouri All-State Band, St. LouisSuburban District Honor Band, and the St. Louis Youth Symphony Orchestra. He studied privately with notable tuba players such asJim Martin, Rex Martin, Gene Pokorny, Mike Sanders, and Alex Saratowski. Dan was a student with a love and passion for music.He was able to touch many people’s lives through this passion. Dan demonstrated that people from different backgrounds can cometogether in their appreciation of music. His perseverance and creative spirit allowed him to develop into an accomplished musician. Inmemory and recognition of Dan’s contribution to the Ladue Band program a scholarship fund will be established in his name. Thestudent who receives this scholarship should be striving for success, have a passion for music, and a respect for the individuality ofhis/her fellow students. This scholarship is to be used for private lesson study to enable the recipient to achieve their goals on his/herinstrument and achieve success similar to that achieved by Dan. This scholarship will be presented to an individual who is a currentband student in grade 9, 10, or 11 and best represents the character, desire, and passion of Daniel K. Bruns. The amount of thisscholarship will $500.00 and is based on merit and need.

Bill Brackman Distinguished Service Award – Grade 12 onlyBill Brackman came to the Ladue School District in 1963 and taught until 1993. He served as elementary band director, marchingband director, junior high band director, and orchestra director. His dedication and enthusiasm for teaching was exemplary during his30 year tenure with the Ladue School District. This award is presented to the senior or seniors who have been involved with the bandprogram over the past four years and who has/have demonstrated instrumental proficiency. The student should participate in otheractivities such as the musical orchestra or jazz band and be an individual who consistently thinks of the group first, never expectinganything in return. This award will go to an individual who has gone beyond the call of duty, who has willingly assisted in the day today operation of the band program, and who demonstrates qualities that are similar to those of Bill Brackman.

George M. Turmail Band Award – Grade 12 onlyGeorge M. Turmail came to the Ladue School District in 1952 and taught until 1977. He served as band director, musical orchestradirector, and coordinator of music during his tenure with the Ladue Schools. His compassion and dedication for music and studentswas exemplary. This award, named after Mr. Turmail, is presented to the senior who, during four years in the bands, has become anoutstanding musician on his/her instrument. The student must be involved with the band program and should participate in otheroutside activities such as the musical orchestra, All-Suburban Band, All-State Band, Solo Festival, Community Music School ofWebster University orchestra, the Youth Symphony, or other community groups. The student should demonstrate leadershipqualities, be a good role model for younger students, have a good knowledge of music, and demonstrate qualities that are similar tothose of George M. Turmail. The award will also include a $500 scholarship toward the student's future education.

William D. Brackman

William D. Brackman was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He graduated fromLadue Horton Watkins High School in 1958 and received his Bachelors andMasters degree in Music Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia.He did graduate work at the University of Oklahoma and Arizona StateUniversity.

While in high school, Bill was a member of the band and musical orchestra underthe direction of George M. Turmail. He was also a member of the swimming anddiving team. His swimming talents helped the team to a State championship in1958 under Coach Steve Nielsen. During the summers, he was a member of theswim team and lifeguard at Shaw Park.

Bill began his teaching career in the Ladue School District in 1963 as assistantband director to George Turmail, marching band director, and also taughtelementary and junior high band. Bill helped begin the string program in thedistrict and from 1969-1983, he taught elementary, junior high school, and highschool orchestra. He was also the high school musical orchestra conductor from1963-1986.

Bill loved musical theater and spent the summers of 1963 and 1964 working insummer Stock of the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, Long Island, New York.While there he worked on set and design crews, played in the orchestra, anddirected the orchestra in several shows. He made frequent trips along with hiswife Joyce to New York City to see shows on Broadway.

After a sabbatical leave in 1983-84, Bill came back to the position of elementaryband director for the Ladue School District. He developed bands at each of thefour elementary schools and formed an honors band. Most of the music played bythese bands was arranged by Bill.

In 1994, Bill and Joyce retired and moved to San Diego. Bill volunteered in theValley Center School District helping with the middle school and elementary bandprograms. In 1997, Bill joined the Coastal Communities Concert Band where heplayed the trumpet, was on the band board, and was assistant director for severalyears.

Besides musical theater, his other interests included golf, woodworking, andtravel. He and Joyce made several trips to Europe and spent time attendingmusical events wherever their travels took them.