Westfield High School is a high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States, near Houston. Spring Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. They play for the 6A football team, participate in competitions and perform in parades and other venues. His responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble and leading rehearsals for the Marching Hundred, as well as overseeing all aspects of the band and its middle school feeder programs. Prior instrumental music experience is required. Performing Festive Overture and Russian Christmas. The Board of Trustees and its agents, officers and staff members shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, disabling condition, age, color, religion, national origin, military status, or any other legally protected status in making decisions regarding staff members or students. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A few months later in his beginning band interview in the Bowie Junior High School band hall, when asked what instrument he might want to play, his response, of course, was Alto Saxophone, and his music performance journey began its next chapter. Cinjin Casillas is in his seventh year with the Cypress Woods Band. She is active at the couple's church. What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading? The Westfield "Big Red'' Marching Band earned five UIL 5/6A State Marching Band Championship awards and in 2003 was the BOA Grand National Marching Band Champion. A recording of their performance was published to Spotify in 2012. TIMELY. Mr. Casillas is a graduate of Texas Christian University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in music education. Westfield High School Band & Mass Mutual Center Feb 21, 2015; The Color Guard/Drill Team; The Concert Band; The Jazz Combo; The Jazz Ensemble; The Marching Band; The Wind Ensemble; WHS BOP - The Band Parents Organization; WHS Concert CD Order Forms; WHS Instrumental Music Grading Policy and Rubric; Calendar; Useful Links; Photo Gallery; Contact Me Westfield High School is a high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States, near Houston. Mr. Peterman has also served as an Assistant Director for the CFISD Honor Clarinet Choir which performed at The Midwest Clinic and TMEA Convention. He was awarded his Master of Music degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied trombone performance with Nathaniel Brickens. The Allen Orchestra was invited to perform at The International Midwest Clinic and Convention in 2006. The second Allen High School was established in 1959 on land donated by Mr. Harris Brown on the corner of Jupiter and Main Streets. Philip and a few of his band friends were so excited they drove up to R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton to greet him! In addition, he has been a conductor at the Sam Houston State University Band Camp since 1998. Because of the incredible work done by middle school directors like Bill Watson, Charlotte Royal, Rick Ghinelli, Gloria Ramirez, Diane Vasquez, Delic Loyde, Jodie Rhodes, David Brandon and Sharon Kalisek, the band program at Westfield flourished. The Pride of Westfield marching band is heading into its upcoming season with plenty of visuals, momentum and excitement that is expected to resonate with audience members. He also served in the Trombone Choir, conducted by Dr. Nathaniel Brickens, when they were runner-up for the International Emory Remington Trombone Choir Competition twice. . He previously spent 21 years as Director of Music for the Spring Independent School District near Houston, Texas. Many have served as mentors and guides. Please include any comments on: Westfield High School serves 2,838 students in grades 9-12. In the 201314 season Allen High School's basketball program went to the state championship for the first time in 50 years. When Philip Geiger was in the fourth grade, his family moved to Indianapolis from Iowa. The girls' bowling team won its third state championship against Plano East in the 200809 school year. While there, Philip established a jazz program, developed the drumline, and led the second band to two Buc Days Best of Class awards.Three years later, Mr. Richard Crain was highly instrumental in bringing Philip to Spring ISD and in being named Director of Bands of the Westfield High School Band program. Due to the determined hard work of the students, the Westfield Band was a consistent finalist in the TMEA Honor Band Competitions. While at UT, Mr. Peterman performed as a member of the 2014 Wind Ensemble on their world tour, performed in the premiere of John MackeysWine-Dark Sea at TMEA in 2014, and with the Symphony Orchestra at TMEA in 2016. Mr. Casillas was a member of the TCU Percussion Orchestra, a group that has won five total PASIC "Call for Tapes" competitions, the most prestigious award given to the top college percussion ensembles in the country. Mr. Harrington's bands earned numerous Sweepstakes Awards and first divisions at area festivals both in the Spring and Cypress-Fairbanks school districts. Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic). In the spring of 2011, Allen High School's Rugby team was runner-up in the Division 2 State Championship in Houston Texas. He received his music degree from LSU where he was a member of the symphony, wind ensemble, and was the drumline captain/staff arranger for the famed Golden Band from Tigerland. After college, he taught for two years at Westfield High School where his responsibilities included private lessons and assisting with the defending state champion Big Red Band percussion section. [citation needed], As of 2021[update] Allen High has the largest University Interscholastic League (UIL) athletic program of any Texas high school. The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools, Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities, Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities, The School For International Studies At Bammel, See more public schools near to Westfield High School, Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps or JROTC, What Public School Students Should Expect After COVID-19. In the playoffs the Allen Eagles beat Rowlett, Mesquite, Round Rock, and Spring Westfield, and made it to the state semifinals where they lost to Southlake Carroll. In 2005, Mr. Harrington opened Spillane Middle School. His next major goal is to develop Belton Guard into a nationally competitive program. Tyler Hardee is beginning his first year as an assistant band director at Belton High School. Reach out to Band Parent President Bob Gelinas or Vice President Kim Avery to see how you can get involved in the production of this great Westfield tradition. It received the Sudler Shield Award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2004. A viral TikTok video of a high school marching band drummer performing inside a gyroscope has impressed the master of stunt drumming, Tommy Lee. In 1997, he moved to Cypress-Fairbanks where he was the Director of Bands at Dean Middle School for eight years. He was born on January 9, 1997 in Houston, Texas to Donna-Marie Payne Kennison and Jose G. Rios, Sr. Jose was a student at Westfield High School. Can I see it? So, the young man got out his instrument. [clarification needed] The expansion included a new 1,500 seat performing arts center, an expansion of band hall space and a Career and Technology Education center featuring a student-managed restaurant open to the public, a student-managed apparel store with student-designed items, multiple new Mac labs, Mac-equipped rooms for the photojournalism, yearbook, commercial photography, audiovisual, radio, and newspaper classes as well as learning-classrooms for the medical education programs. Their show includes Berlioz . Band literature will continue at the III - IV level. His primary clarinet instructors include Paula Corley and Steve Cohen. They saved a lot on music that way. of Education. Under his leadership, the percussion section has secured many best in class and caption awards at Band, Drumline, and Percussion Ensemble contests. 46% of Westfield High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races. The KGLE broadcast program includes radio broadcast. rWIVkFNpJn+en~m`5?40r ,D+qI-1um0&Q((O501c8*%y~efD The Westfield High School Marching band from Houston, Texas competing in the 1989 UIL Texas State 5A Marching Band Competition. They have again been invited this coming year. Westfield High School Marching Band from Houston, Texas. Texas Bandmasters Association Convention/Clinic July 26-28, 2018 HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS . in Music Education from Texas State University. Mr. Peterman has also served as an Assistant Director for the CFISD Honor Clarinet Choir which performed at The Midwest Clinic and TMEA Convention. Kevin Kwaku is currently the Director of Bands for the Belton High School band program. Reach out to Band Parent President Bob Gelinas or . Mr. Casillas enjoys spending time with the family dogs, expanding his knowledge of all things nerd, and tending to his LEGO collection. During his time at Cypress Woods, the band has received awards in both marching and concert band events at the regional, area, and state level. He has performed in Carnegie Hall with the TCU Wind Symphony, and at the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Super Bowl with the TCU Marching Band. Getting to perform Samuel Barbers Symphony No. The football stadium still stands. nAkT_hJC * [/ Use tab to navigate through the menu items. August 1999 saw the opening of Allen High School "2000," a new facility (at the corner of Greenville and Rivercrest) which opened to 2,200 students in grades 10 through 12. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Mr. Byers is very excited to join the Cypress Woods family! The fi. Westfield High School Band & Guard. Mr. Kreger student-taught in the Houston area at North Shore Senior HS with Mr. Shane Goforth and at Berry Miller JH with Mr. Chris Bennett. +c|u\*3O\LV]rmIgypN$<8m]yQ''!hL*{"C {pD Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to study privately. [23], Allen High School's photography program won ATPI's Top Program contest in 2006. Alumni Band click here to sign up to play! His concert bands received multiple sweepstakes and the percussion section received many best in class awards during his time there. One day sixth-grader Philip saw an older student walking home with a big gray looking suitcase. On the day of competition, Polly took young Philip down to a coliseum filled with young music enthusiasts. . The graduation rate of Westfield High School is 79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%. District: Spring Independent School District (ISD) SchoolDigger Rank: 1666th of 1,876 Texas High Schools. During his undergraduate career, Mr. Hardee was a member of the UH Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Orchestra. He began teaching in the Spring Independent School District at Twin Creeks Middle School in 1990 where he was the assistant band director for seven years. [3] [4] Spring High School, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. Review Westfield High School. He now serves as a member of the Bluecoats brass staff, a role he began in November of 2018. 2022by Westfield High School Band and Orchestra Parents Association. Mr. Harrington graduated from Westfield High School where he performed in bands directed by Mr. Richard Crain and Mr. Philip Geiger. Most recently, the Cypress Woods Marching Band and NOVA Dance Company was named a finalist at the 2020 UIL State Marching Band Contest, and in 2021 the band was named the silver-medalist at the BOA North Houston Regional, the Lone Star Preview - Grand Champion, and a UIL State Marching Band Contest Participant. District Calendars. He has danced at Alvin Ailey, Steps On Broadway, and many other reputable dance schools across the country. Hearing Leon Breedens North Texas Jazz Concerts every spring and fall as well as the Lake Highlands Band concerts, under the direction of Eddie Green, opened a new world to him. The Allen Escadrille claims to be the country's largest high school marching band, with a membership of over 800 students. https://www.rowloff.com/Bios/Bio.html?id=81. Band literature will continue at the III- III level. endstream endobj 103 0 obj <>stream The Westfield High School Band program serves over 200 students in 10 performing ensembles. The fight song was based on "Go You Northwestern" ("Go Charlotte Trojans"), and the alma mater was the same song played at a very slow tempo. Currently he serves as the TMEA Region 27 Region Band Chairman. After finishing the 2008 regular season with a record of 91, the Eagles beat South Grand Prairie, Coppell, Odessa Permian, Euless Trinity, Round Rock Stony Point, and Fort Bend Hightower in the state championship to earn their first-ever state title, making them Texas' Class 5A Div I State Champions. UIL 5A State Marching Band Competition. Allen High School offers the International Baccalaureate program to its students, with the class of 2002 being the first to graduate Full Diploma. His mother, Polly, was a bit surprised but agreed. He was a part of the 2018 TMEA Wind Ensemble performance, conducted by Jerry Junkin. [4] While at the University of Texas at Austin, he performed in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jerry Junkin, as well as the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Gerhardt Zimmermann, and has been Principal Clarinet in both ensembles. He studied music education and instrumental pedagogy with Mr. John Benzer and saxophone with Mr. Dan Gelok. His responsibilities include teaching the Symphonic Band and assisting with the direction of the Marching Hundred. The Allen High School varsity hockey team won the 200607, 200809, and 201617 Texas State Championship, and the 2009 Rocky Mountain Regional Championship. He also served as Head Band Director at Westfield High School, Spring High School, and Belton High School. (281) 891-7130. Tyler Hardee is beginning his first year as an assistant band director at Belton High School. During his time at Dripping Springs High School, he was a three-time All-State Musician and Drum Major for the band. Symphonic Band students are expected to have reached a proficiency level on their instruments conducive to playing level III music. from the University of Houston in 2019. The Spillane Band was named a Commended Winner in the National Wind Band Honors competition in 2015 and 2016. The Concert Bands serve as the foundation of our band program. His mother, Polly, was a bit surprised but agreed. endstream endobj 100 0 obj <>/Metadata 28 0 R/Outlines 52 0 R/Pages 97 0 R/StructTreeRoot 57 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 101 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 97 0 R/Resources<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 102 0 obj <>stream In 2011, Allen High School won 1st place in Culinary at the Texas ProStart Competition in Austin, TX. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. The second Allen High School was established in 1959 on land donated by Mr. Harris Brown on the corner of Jupiter and Main Streets.[5]. He also performed in several capacities within the Moores School of Music Jazz Orchestra, including principal saxophonist, under the direction of Noe Marmolejo. endstream endobj startxref The Westfield Big Red'' Marching Band earned five UIL 5/6A State Marching Band Championship awards and in 2003 was the BOA Grand National Marching Band Champion. It was also a participant in the 1994 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, being the only high school band chosen to play at the Dublin Lord Mayors Ball; the 1995 and 1999 Texas Gubernatorial Parades; and the 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. in Music Studies and Certificate in Performance from the University of Texas at Austin and M.M. The Allen High School Varsity Hockey team came in 2nd place in the 2020 State Champions, losing to Jesuit, its longtime rival. Westfield High School is a public school located in HOUSTON, TX. Adam attends the University of Houston as a music education major. $'uI-_8+ye5%EafL$d4C!21:Xvkp'[N`(!cH 6?$I}Bc|A^B@)Bc_'pQ YkE+fpnsI [7PQ,iOX{8^/z_ 5^!Ff>: tI/1oZZuR?%Kd,y, cFeL51 @cKJibKUJ@Z#kB;1`b After about $10 million in structural and design repairs by Pogue Construction and PBK (neither the district nor the Allen citizens having to pay anything extra), Allen's stadium was officially reopened on June 5, 2015, for its Class of 2015 graduation and allowed the varsity football team to once again host home games.[21]. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired in previous instrumental ensembles. 0 He was also a freelance musician, performing with many community ensembles. While at UT, Mr. Peterman performed as a member of the 2014 Wind Ensemble on their world tour, performed in the premiere of John Mackeys. Westfield High School Band - Westfield Band Announcements Pre-Assessment Concert #1 @ Westfield Highschool Auditorium - 02/28 - 7PM Pre-Assessment Concert #2 @ Westfield Highschool Auditorium - 03/01 - 7PM Marching Bulldog Calendar If the calendar below does not appear on your device. In May of 2005, the Spring ISD named the new theater at Westfield the Philip K. Geiger Performing Arts Center.In 2000, Philip was recognized by the Texas Bandmasters Association with their inaugural Meritorious Achievement Award. Westfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12. Mr. Peterman holds a B.M. As Polly tells it, she was surprised to see Philip walk away with a gold medal. TEXAS BANDMASTERS HALL OF FAME . Donations can be made by check made out to WHSBPA (Westfield High School Band Parents Association) and sent to the attention of Chris Vitale, Director of Bands, Westfield High School Unclaimed. There are 2 band stands, The Bomber Pride Jazz Cafe and tables and chairs set up cabaret style for 2 relaxing and enjoyable evenings of music. . Concert Bands under his direction have performed twice at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago and have also performed at the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival multiple times. They then advanced to and placed 17th at the National ProStart Competition. Upon winning the championship, the Allen Eagles were ranked #2 in the nation by both ESPN Rise and Yahoo! The WHS Concert Band is a full year course designed primarily to provide intermediate ninth and tenth grade students with a foundation in all aspects of reading, playing and understanding music. The district also plans to establish one ninth grade center for each comprehensive high school. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The new building started serving grade 9 students during the 201819 school year, and had an enrollment of 1,634 in 201516. Ninth and/or tenth grade band students are expected to have reached a proficiency level on their instruments conducive to playing level III music. The Allen High School boys' bowling team won the 200102 and 200708 Texas High School Bowling Club Team Championships. The Escadrille was invited to perform in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2009, and performed in the 2006 Rose Parade as well as the 2016 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Westfield High School Band Booster Club | Houston TX Spring High School is a public high school located in the Spring census-designated place in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States. Prior instrumental music experience is required. Mr. Hudnall has been the color guard director at Trinity HS, Corsicana HS, Navarro College, and Robert E Lee HS. He learned he had a lot of work to do to catch up with all these great musicians. KE?/].yv .YvhaOGMK Westfield High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year. Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. His teaching responsibilities include conducting the Wind Symphony, conducting the Belton High Schoo Jazz Ensemble, and assisting with the direction of the Belton Marching Hundred. The girls' soccer team advanced to the state tournament in 1989, the team's inaugural season, and again in 1990, 1998 and 2019. We are a 501c3 organization which supports all 10 performing ensembles that make up the Westfield High School Bands. Houston, Texas 77090 #13,383-17,843 in National Rankings A few years later, the family moved to Irving, Texas. The Westfield High School Band Booster Club is a non-profit organization that directly supports the WHS Big Red Band program and students. Westfield High School 16713 Ella Blvd Houston, TX 77090 ( School attendance zone shown in map) Rating : 1/ 10 Bottom 50% Tel: (281) 891-7130 www.springisd.org SAVE SCHOOL Westfield High School serves 2,838 students in grades 9-12. Rivals High School rankings, and they were ranked #5 by MaxPreps poll. The stadium (which cost nearly $60 million) opened for the 2012 football season. hb```fG cB L;o`o e TbU3`h B h`D@ `4gRDO-x7n>09gX @%f?@;\Ah)Dy "1 Allen went 151 on the season, only losing to Coppell early in the season. [11] Westfield High School's attendance boundary covers the southwestern area of the district.[12]. hbbd```b``"9d>"WIEi@D/X H?c 0 Mrs. Harrington teaches music at Kreinhop Elementary School in the Klein Independent School District. Allen won the Class 5A Division I football state championship game 3521 against Houston Lamar, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, on December 22, 2012. 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A next-door neighbor introduced Philip to classical music, playing recordings and discussing the music with the young lad. Westfield School District. 99 0 obj <> endobj 16713 Ella Blvd. He was both excited and surprised to discover he had been placed in the first band.During the first three years of high school, he was under the direction of Dave Clark. it has also been a Pacemaker, finalist, five times. Parental Involvement is Key to Student Success. Prior to being a band director, Mr. Hardee was a private lesson and masterclass instructor in school districts in the Houston and Austin areas. Philip saw his first real band instrument, an alto saxophone. Westfield High School Band Booster Club, Houston, TX. We hope to instill a strong sense of self-discipline, self-motivation, and an inner drive for excellence as well as to provide students with memorable musical experiences through participation in our performing ensembles. Mr. Harrington served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Bandmasters Association from 2006 to 2013 and served as the associations president for the 2011-2012 school year. The Westfield High School Band is made up of 120 members in 3 concert bands selected through a series of playing . Westfield High School is 1 of 5 high schools in the Spring Independent School District. The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and the community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world. [15], Due to the program's popularity and student population, the school was authorized, via an approved April 2009 referendum, to build an 18,000-seat stadium (Allen Eagle Stadium) for the team. Mr. Casillas resides in Cypress with his wife Molly Casillas who is also a busy band director. Westfield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1. The Westfield High School Band performs in the preliminaries of the Texas UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest on November 13, 1989 at ? Well talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next. The youngest, Adam is an All-State horn player and a graduate of Klein Collins High School. 16713 Ella Blvd. Copyright 2022 Westfield High School Bands. His responsibilities include teaching the Symphonic Band and assisting with the direction of the Marching Hundred. Public 9-12. Westfield High School is part of Spring Independent School District. In the four years he was at Wunderlich, with the help of Tony Lewis, Peter Warshaw, Steve and Linda Ruff, and a group of marvelous private lesson teachers, the program grew and improved. Westfield High School. The Allen Eagle Escadrille won the 4A State Marching Band Competition in back-to-back years in 1987 and 1988. Justin Outten - Former Assistant Football Head Coach, now Denver Broncos Offensive Coordinator. The high school band program included seventh grade students in order to have about 40 members for performances. His bands performed at The Midwest Clinic (1980) and in the Tournament of Roses Parade (1974) and won honors in concert and . In addition to his normal duties, Mr. Casillas is a frequent clinician for percussion programs in the Houston area. Mr. Casillas has enjoyed great success at Cypress Woods High School. 169 likes. Throughout his career, his education continued through the mentorship of many great music educators including Mr. Green, Dr. Garner, Mr. Bennett, Joe Dixon, Mike Warney, Mrs. Becky Lewis, and Randall Griffin.After graduating from SMU in 1975, Mr. Frank facilitated Philips interview with Bob Blanton for a position in Klein ISD.