Volume II • Fall 2009
ImpactEducation | Performance | Advocacy
Inside: Making a Difference How MFA Summer Symposium students and teachers helped unlock a five-year-old’s potential – page 4
Partnership Impacts Lives Music for All’s partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools instrumental music programs – page 6
Where are they now? Dan Landbo shares his Bands of America experience – page 12
Music for All Donor Listing Thanks to our donors – page 14
BOA Honor Band Making history at the Tournament of Roses Parade – page 11 From the Chairman
Greetings!
I am pleased to present the latest issue of Impact: A Year in Review. Fiscal year 2009 (ending February 28, 2009) presented economic challenges for all of us. Music for All was forced to refine its business model to withstand decreases in revenue, align strategic relationships critical to advocating for music education and embrace an organizational transparency integral to a sustainable fundraising program. Building upon last year’s fundraising success and cost containment practices, we have adopted plans to erase Music for All’s negative fund balance by the end of FY11. Going forward, we must continue to increase private support. The increasing costs of providing pinnacle performance opportunities cannot be forwarded to our participants. Our goal is to engage and reengage those whose lives have been impacted by Music for All’s programs. We receive heartfelt testimonials and inspiring stories from aspiring young musicians, dedicated teachers, parents/boosters and alumni. We have included some of these in this edition as all of us can relate to the satisfaction that comes from seeing our support make a difference for causes important to us. As you may recall, last year my wife and I made a $100,000 challenge gift. This was the kick off to a stellar fundraising year. Music for All raised more than $500,000 last year. Our goal this year is $533,000. If you are a Music for All donor, I hope you will join me in making another gift this year. If you were not in a position to make a gift last year, I hope you will consider making one this year. If you need more information on why Music for All depends on private support, please read the article on page 7. I want to thank the Music for All Board of Directors for their gifts of time, expertise and contributions. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and the executive team to ensure all of the organization’s strategic and fundraising goals are realized. I want to also thank the Music for All staff and volunteers for making all of Music for All’s events a reality. Serving as the Chairman of the Music for All Board of Directors is a responsibility I take very seriously as I believe in the organization’s mission and I know personally the value of music education and performance.
I hope to meet many of you at our future events.
Sincerely,
Congratulations to Music for All Board Chairman Gayl Doster - named 2009 Volunteer of the Year by the International Gayl W. Doster Festival and Events Association! Chairman, Music for All Board of Directors
Upcoming Music for All Events For additional event information, visit musicforall.org March 4-6, 2010 June 21-26, 2010 Sept. 25 - Nov. 6, 2010 Nov. 10 - 13, 2010 Music for All National Festival Music for All Summer BOA Fall Championships BOA Grand National Indianapolis, Indiana Symposium Marching band events Championships Concert performances from Normal, Illinois nationwide. Indianapolis, Indiana auditioned and invited A week-long learning More than 80 of the nation’s wind ensembles, orchestras, experience for music students best marching bands compete Become an MFA Volunteer! percussion ensembles and and professional development Learn more online at over four days, with the national honor ensembles. for teachers from across the www.musicforall.org/volunteer championship finals. nation.
Music for All Impact Volume II 2 Volume II • Fall 2009 From the CEO
President and CEO Greetings, Scott McCormick It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as Community Relations Manager President and CEO of this organization for the Beth DeHoff past 25 years, and I want to take the opportunity to Development Coordinator issue a heartfelt thank you to you and your fellow Gaylena Merritt contributors for supporting our important work in Development Interns creating a positively life-changing experience for over Gabriel Harkov 1.25 million young musicians and music educators. It Seth Williams is with eager anticipation we now embrace the next generation of tomorrow’s leaders as we continue this critically important journey. Printing graciously provided by: With the ongoing fiscal challenges we have all faced over the past 18 months, I can Frank Hancock unequivocally say, “Music for All would not exist today without the generous support received by the more than 1,700 new donors.” Thank you. Donors have asked, “If we met the challenge, then why is there a need for continued Music for All Board of Directors support?” For over three decades we have been able to sustain our administrative costs Gayl Doster – Chair with program revenue and sponsorship dollars, but the financial landscape continues Bruce Paynter – Vice Chair to change, and we must adapt accordingly. Simply put, if we are to sustain and grow the L. Scott McCormick – President and CEO Music for All mission and continue to create positively life-changing experiences for all, James Bickel we must position the organization to meet the increased costs of today’s world without Patrick Burley Matt Carter further taxing our participants. Additionally, we are more committed to serving ALL Michael Kumer young people regardless of their economic status; the most effective way of doing this Marlene Miller is to secure continued and generous annual support from those who are cognizant of Tim Ochran the immeasurable learning benefits generated for ALL those who dedicate themselves Music for All Supporters: to their school/community music programs. I invite you to read the stories included in this issue and know they only scratch the surface of the IMPACT we are having on thousands of young people. Historically, we have not done a very good job of educating and cultivating our alumni and family that we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and in need of contributed income. As we kick off our 35th anniversary campaign: CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF POSITIVELY LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES, our goal is to raise 1.25 million dollars over the next 15 months with a need to raise a portion of that number in the next three months, prior to the end of this fiscal year. In order to
National Presenting Sponsor meet this challenge, I have enlisted the help of some great people who will serve as our campaign cabinet. This cabinet will be led by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser along with Brett Johnson, Director of Bands from The Woodlands H.S. in Texas, Dean Westman from Official Uniform Official Corporate Official Corporate Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Avon H.S. in Indiana, designer Michael Cesario and many more. I trust you will join all of us in making your tax-deductible contribution to the organization today. Be aware that 91% of every dollar raised goes directly to our Corporate Sponsor Corporate Sponsor programming and fulfilling our mission. I want to personally thank Gayl Doster and his For a complete list of our sponsors and supporters wife Beverly for their leadership gift this past year. And thanks again to YOU and your please visit our web site, www.musicforall.org 1,700 fellow contributors who continue to go the extra mile on our behalf. We invite you to become a key member of our ANNIVERSARY CELEBRANTS, consider a gift Contact us: of $35 a month for the next 15 months and ensure Music for All will be able to make a Music for All 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150 positive difference in the lives of the next 1.25 million young people. Indianapolis, IN 46225 www.musicforall.org Wishing you and yours a joyous and peaceful holiday season, 317.636.2263
On the cover: Tommy Telgenhoff, age 5, at the 2009 Music for All Summer Symposium. Story on page 4. L. Scott McCormick President & CEO
3 Making a difference How MFA Summer Symposium students and teachers helped unlock a five-year-old’s potential
Tommy Telgenhoff’s mother, Toni If you didn’t know Tommy before Telgenhoff-Garmer, shared this story with this, you might not understand why this us as thanks for the impact MFA and was such an awesome experience for the 2009 Summer Symposium staff and him. Tommy has been diagnosed with campers had on her little boy: bipolar disorder, ADHD, and sensory integration dysfunction. As a result, his This summer, when I took my 5-year-old self-esteem is incredibly low for a 5-year- son to watch drummers practice during old. He genuinely loves other people and Music for All’s Summer Symposium shows no favoritism, but he has trouble Tommy Telgenhoff proudly poses in his junior at Illinois State University, he took a loving himself. (At the ripe age of 5, drum major hat, given to him at the 2009 Music for All Summer Symposium. liking to the drum majors. He watched Tommy has been hospitalized three times a small group of them from the sidelines for suicidal behaviors and is on more and practiced saluting and marching medications than some entire families to along with them. Soon, their director help keep these behaviors at bay.) approached Tommy and invited him to To watch this same boy go through watch the entire group rehearse on the that week at Summer Symposium with field the next day. a smile on his face and feeling so full Tommy woke up the following day of pride literally brought tears to our eager to start off. To our surprise, the eyes. What’s more incredible is that the head director, George Parks greeted us campers are gone, George is back at and asked if Tommy would like to tell the home, Tommy’s no longer greeted every 560 campers what he wanted to be when day by more than 500 kids hugging and he grew up. Tommy raced to the podium high-fiving him, but Tommy still walks with George and told the kids that his around with that same smile on his face. name was Tommy and he wanted to be a He still feels full of pride for what he did drum major when he grew up. The kids at Summer Symposium. The boy that I cheered. Tommy ran back over to us, all knew a week before hardly even exists. smiles. This was the start of something I’ve not seen him this happy in a very awesome! Tommy marched on the long time! sidelines all day long, watching the kids For this I say a great big thank you and practicing his salute. to George Parks, his staff at the 2009 When he returned the next day he Summer Symposium and each and was greeted by smiles, hugs, and high every camper who made a difference in fives. This continued throughout the Tommy’s life. (They all did it without week. Tommy called out commands to even knowing it!) Tommy is still the entire drum major group. Campers practicing, marching and saluting, eager and staff had pictures taken with him. to show everyone next year how much He was walking around, full of pride, he’s improved! Thank you all for making saluting everyone. All week long he such a difference in my little boy’s life and had the most incredible smile on his in the life of our family! We love you all! face. George made him an “honorary **SALUTE** vet” and gave him a vet pin, t-shirt and certificate. Tommy was even included in the group picture and brought onto the field in front of everyone at their final performance.
Music for All Impact Volume II 4 A glance behind the curtain by Seth Williams
am fortunate to have been a member Seth Williams in action, representing Music for All. of the “Centerville Jazz Band;” a band Ithat has been taking part in Bands of MFA National Festival America (BOA) events for 25 years. BOA Each year, the Music for All National Festival provides a stage for afforded me, and thousands of others like me, some of the nation’s most talented student musicians. I watched an opportunity to march in nine different in awe as Honor Orchestra members performed on stage as competitions in five states. While I will always part of the Indianapolis Symphony’s subscription concert. I also be grateful to Wayne Markworth, former Centerville Jazz Band met some of the finest music educators in the world. Names director of 35 years and BOA Hall of Famer, it was BOA that such as Gary Green, James Campbell, Ron McCurdy and led me to Butler University to major in music. Larry Livingston are synonymous with this MFA event. Like Today, I am proud to say that I am an intern and valued my BOA experiences, this event challenged my imagination member of the Music for All (MFA) team. After almost one year, and convinced all present of the power of music. I witnessed I have gained enough insight to provide you—alumni, educators, first-hand the positive impact the National Festival has on the parents/boosters, donors and friends—a glance behind the educator and musician alike. With that in mind, let’s look at a scenes and the information necessary for you to understand what cost/benefit analysis. it really takes to provide positively life-changing experiences. Total costs for a student to participate breaks down to Join me for a peek into an organization that changes lives. approximately $140 per day ($550 participation fee). Included BOA Fall Championships for this price is a four-night stay at a premier hotel (4 star), The opportunity to perform in professional venues such as Lucas all meals each day, a master class taught by one of the icons, Oil Stadium is a distinguishing factor of a BOA experience. a pinnacle performance opportunity with adjudication by Performing for thousands of fans in a professional stadium outstanding music educators, the opportunity to meet and hear is a student’s reward for hundreds of hours of practice and other outstanding student musicians from across the country, dedication. The multitude of emotions experienced by the social events, a commemorative certificate and patch and a gala performer and fan alike bring many to tears. Knowing the awards banquet. impact, let’s explore costs. Total expenses for the 2009 MFA National Festival were It costs an average size high school band (120 members) $1,269,770. Total revenue from participation fees was $991,905. roughly $7 per member to attend a BOA Super Regional Again, are you wondering how MFA can afford to provide these Championship ($800). For $7 (or two high-end coffee drinks), experiences? The answer, once again, is ticket and merchandise a student musician receives a performance opportunity in a sales, sponsorships, and private support. world-class venue, professional feedback from some of the finest MFA Summer Symposium music educators in the world, the opportunity to see other While I was incredibly impressed with the excellence of the marching bands from across the country, a commemorative National Festival, I was not at all prepared for the profound certificate, segment patch and memories for a lifetime. Travel impact that the Symposium would have on me. My first look is not considered in the cost breakdown, but 15-29 regional at Symposium was during the opening session when 300 championships spread across the United States from California leadership weekend graduates led 700 new camp arrivals in a to Maryland provide manageable travel distances for most group chant. I watched as kids from more than 30 states chanted geographical regions. “MFA” in anticipation of the week to come. I was overtaken by Now, let’s look at event expenses. Total expenses for the the immediate cohesiveness of the campers, and their love of 2008 fall marching season were $2.6 million. Total revenue music was the common denominator. Even during my years of from participation fees was $539,215. Are you asking yourself marching band, I had not witnessed anything that powerful. how MFA can afford to provide these experiences? The answer I was able to sit in on directors’ sessions where some of the is ticket and merchandise sales, sponsorships, and private greatest names in music and pageantry arts gave lectures to support. Parents/boosters, alumni, donors and fans are critical aspiring educators committed to lifelong learning. I had the components in MFA’s ability to accomplish its mission. Aside fortune to meet with Robert W. Smith, Michael Cesario, Tim from the needed revenue, a performer’s positively life-changing Lautzenheiser, Bob Buckner and George Parks—all professionals experience requires an audience whose mere presence rewards at the pinnacle of their activity. The evening concerts provided each and every student that takes the field. even more education and entertainment. Performances by [continued on page 13]
5 Partnership Music for All partnership with Indianapolis impacts lives Public Schools instrumental music programs cross the country, studies have shown that students or happenstance,” involved in music education programs perform better IPS Superintendent Aon academic achievement tests. In Indianapolis, it’s Eugene White, Ed.D more than a statistic. Music for All’s outreach partnership with writes. “It is the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has made a positively life- consistent result of changing impact on the city’s students. discipline, hard work According to America’s Promise Alliance report, entitled and purpose. These Cities in Crisis 2009: Closing the Generation Gap, released this attributes are the gifts April, the IPS average graduation rate (currently 31 percent) of Music for All.” slipped from 49th to 50th among the nation’s 50 largest cities Music education this year. However, the IPS Office of Research and Assessment teaches creativity, Steve Orander, President of Sharp Business Systems has determined that 78 percent of the IPS students Music for teamwork, discipline of Indiana, presents award to Arsenal Technical H.S. All has touched from 2004 to 2008 have earned high school and a positive sense of of Indianapolis at the Sharp Business Systems 2009 diplomas, more than double the IPS district rate and exceeding self-worth. To bring IPS Marching Band Tournament. the national average of 71 percent. “This … is not accidental these benefits to the local community, Music for All has created a vibrant, active partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools, sponsoring the IPS Marching Band Tournament, scholarships for IPS music students and educators at the MFA Summer Symposium, clinicians and in-services to help the educators, assistance with staff recruitment and much, much more – all in partnership with IPS’ Keith White, director of Read full letter at musicforall.org/programs/ips district music education, and Linda Poulter, district coordinator of music education. It’s an impressive, To Whom It May Concern: hands-on example of Music for All’s commitment to Since assuming the position of “leader” of this mid-west urban school music education and to being an involved citizen in district in July of 2005, I have witnessed, first hand, the immeasurable the city that is home to its headquarters. impact that “Music for All” has had on IPS’ student musicians and Even more compelling, however, are the stories educators. behind the improved test scores and world-class performance and education opportunities. Because as Each year, “Music for All” provides our high school band programs important as these things are, involvement in a school the opportunity to showcase their talent in the grandeur of Lucas Oil Stadium at the Bands of America Grand National Championship. music program means much, much more to the The locally headquartered non-profit allocates a portion of its annual [continued on page 19] fundraising dollars to cover the cost of full-tuition scholarships at the Music for All Summer Symposium for [over 120] talented IPS musicians. ... IPS students and teachers have grown from the collegiate mentors hired by Music for All.
The IPS-Music for All partnership has resulted in an increased desire for achievement. IPS’ student musicians’ graduation rate is more than double the district rate and it surpasses the national graduation average of 71 %. ... These attributes [discipline, hard work, purpose] are the gifts of Music for All.
Sincerely,
Eugene G. White, Ed.D.
2009 MFA Summer Symposium Scholarship recipients
Music for All Impact Volume II 6 2009 Fiscal Year Financial Summary
he Music for All family would like Music for All, Inc. to thank everyone who donated to FY09 Revenue the organization in fiscal year 2009 March 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009 T (ending February 28, 2009). Last year was one of many highs and lows, and Music for All $70,364 $941,325 would no longer exist without the generous $566,002 support received by more than 1,700 new donors. Today, we continue to work to provide $700,753 $4,326,455 positively life-changing experiences to the many young artists we serve – with a recognition that charitable contributions will remain key to achieving our mission.
In the coming year, we will continue to 65.5% Program Revenue expand the organization’s fundraising reach 10.6% Sponsorship Revenue by cultivating prospective donors locally and nationally. We are presently launching our 8.6% Merchandise Sales and Commissions annual fund drive around 35 Years of Positively Life-Changing Experiences. This campaign 14.3% Contributions and Grants will take us through our entire next fiscal year 1.1% Other and incorporate our 35th Anniversary. We invite all of you to be a part of this very special celebration. Our campaign cabinet will consist of some of the finest educators, composers, Music for All, Inc. leaders and advocates in music education FY09 Expenses March 1, 2008 – February 28, 2009 and will be led by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser. We will highlight the numerous lives we have $552,926 touched, and we invite all of you to share your $431,318 stories, pictures and videos. Our new Alumni/ Donor micro-site will launch on or before December 1st and will attract alumni to classes $5,691,761 of participation and allow information to be [continued on page 19] shared directly over Facebook accounts.
Visit my.musicforall.org to join the community and contribute!
85.3% Program Expenses
6.5% Fundraising Expenses
8.3% General and Administrative Expenses
You can find a copy of our most current audited financial statements and a copy of our 990 Federal Tax Return at www.musicforall.org/aboutus/finances/
7 Music for All’s Bands of America Hall of Fame recognizes excellence
In March 2009, Music for All (MFA) welcomed Norman Ruebling has been associated James F. Keene and Norm Ruebling to Music for with Bands of America for nearly 30 All’s Bands of America Hall of Fame during the years, starting as a SWAG Team member Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis. in 1981 and as a percussion instructor, The BOA Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional adjudicator, director session instructor, individuals for their contributions to Bands of lab band instructor, field show operations America and music education in the United and spectator. Many thousands of States. summer campers know him simply as James F. Keene James F. Keene has been associated with Norm, the Camp Director for Music for MFA and BOA almost since its inception, All Summer Symposium. Ruebling is having served on the BOA Advisory Board currently president and owner of MO-X in 1979. Keene has been an evaluator for the “The Airport ConneXion” and “Doc & National Concert Band Festival since 1995 Norm Direct LLC” shuttle and charter and conducted the Honor Band of America transportation companies of St. Louis, in 2007. In 2008, Professor Keene retired Kansas City, and Columbia, MO. from the University of Illinois, where he was Ruebling is an active musician and has director of bands. Among many other honors served in universities and a high school and professional experiences, he is an active as director of bands and as an adjudicator conductor, clinician and adjudicator all around and clinician around the world. the United States and the world. Norm Ruebling
Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award Recognizing boosters’ role in bands’ success Congratulations to: and student, singing and playing Dan Adams – 2008 recipient piano and trumpet with the Louisville American Fork High School, Utah Marching and Pep Bands, with the and help of his father, who tirelessly Jim and Ginny Klopfenstein – 2009 recipients maneuvers his son’s wheelchair Morton High School, Illinois through the formations with the other 220+ members of the Cardinal The Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Marching Band. The Hughes family Award annually recognizes the extraordinary has been featured by numerous Jim and Ginny Klopfenstein (left) commitment, dedication, support and sacrifice national media and has authored a book accept 2009 award from Patrick John of music parents and boosters around the world about their experiences. Music for All Hughes at Grand Nationals. by shining a spotlight on an individual who was pleased to welcome Patrick John exemplifies these qualities. The award is given Hughes back to the Grand Nationals annually at the Bands of America Grand National to present the 2009 award to the Championships. Music for All congratulates the Klopfensteins. 2008 recipient, Dan Adams of American Fork Read more about Patrick John High School, and the 2009 recipients, Jim and Hughes and his family, the other Ginny Klopfenstein of Morton High School. award recipients and the Parent/ The award is named in honor of Patrick John Booster Award at www.musicforall.org/ Hughes, the father of Patrick Henry Hughes. boosters/, where you can also find how Patrick Henry is a remarkable young man who, to nominate the exceptional parent or despite physical challenges that would seem booster in your music program. Dan and Karen Adams overwhelming to many, has excelled as a musician
8 Scott McCormick at the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium
s a national leader in music education, Music for All President and CEO Scott McCormick participated Ain the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium this spring. Musician Quincy Jones created the Musiq Consortium to unite leaders in music education, the music industry, corporations, foundations and philanthropists to share resources, networks, ideas and passion for making music an ongoing part of the lives of children in the United States. Sponsored by NAMM and Time Warner, the first of two annual consortium meetings was held in New York April 29. The event drew more than 60 national leaders in public policy, music and arts education, and community-based music programs. “We see Music for All as uniquely positioned to affect and positively impact at least three of the four goals of the Consortium through our educational programming,” says (Left to Right) Quincy Jones, Billy Taylor and Scott McCormick. McCormick. “We are proud to collaborate with other visionary leaders in support of music education.” The goals of the Musiq • Ensure that all students, whether they are studying Consortium are to: music in public schools or in after-school programs, are thoroughly grounded in the history of American music • Increase the percentage of children that are participating and its importance to their cultural identity. in school and after-school music programs. • Increase the quality and number of music educators in The Consortium met again this November in New York at the the United States, as well as employment opportunities Time Warner Center. Music for All CEO Scott McCormick, for those who are best qualified. attended and participated on a panel focused on the teacher • Via partnership with the Musiq Consortium training priority. participants, develop shared advocacy and funding initiatives for youth music programs. Naming celebration: Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival
andy Feldstein’s life was marked create an endowment. A special auction was also announced that by a willingness to share would occur in early January around the NAMM show to raise Swithout hesitation his many additional dollars. All gifts will support the percussion festival talents, gifts, time and kindness. His and the creation of a National Honor Percussion Ensemble remarkable generosity of spirit has for the Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival in 2011. continued since his passing in August If you would like to donate to the Sandy Feldstein National 2007. Sandy was a prolific composer, Percussion Festival Fund, please visit www.musicforall.org educator, author and volunteer, and or email [email protected] and a Music for All he served as a board member for representative will contact you. Music for All. His family directed The Mt. Lebanon High School gifts in honor of his life to Music for Percussion Ensemble, under All, creating a memorial fund that the direction of Richard generated $60,000 from the many individuals who loved and T. Minnotte, performed respected him. at Music for All National Percussion Festival in March. On November 12, 2009, a naming celebration and fundraiser They are shown here at the was held at Music for All headquarters in Indianapolis. A 25th Anniversary Evening fundraising goal of an additional $75,000 was articulated to of Percussion concert series in May. Photo taken and provided by Linda Minnotte.
9 With Pride!
by Jonathan Cao, 2009 TOR Honor Band Alumni
ou know the feeling you get when your cell phone rings in a lecture hall of 300 students reviewing for an YAcoustics exam, and your professor knows precisely the location of the perpetrator because he is, after all, an acoustics expert? This was what happened to me last fall. When I realized the call was from Scott McCormick, CEO of Music for All, to ask me to serve as one of the five drum majors of the Rose Parade Honor Band, I instantly forgot my mortification. Jonathan Cao, second from left, with his fellow 2009 BOA Honor I was no stranger to Music for All events, from seeing Band drum majors. Bands of America (BOA) shows, to attending Symposium in 2006, and even traveling to Indianapolis for Summit II that the music we made. I still talk to and hang out with the November when BOA was taking the final steps to become extraordinary people I met that week. In fact, I had the Music for All. I am an unabashed, unapologetic BOA/MFA- opportunity to see many of my friends from the parade this holic. I have yet to be involved in anything past summer at Symposium, and it reminded me of how related to this organization that isn’t much I believe in the mission of Music for All. completely first-class. As we came around the infamous corner, I remember When we first arrived in California, saluting more intensely than I ever had – “Eyes with pride,” as it seemed a daunting task to assemble a George Parks would say. The sound of cheers came from the parade unit that would stretch the length stands, as we marched down the nearly 7-mile route. I had of a city block. Even after rehearsals, I never felt so proud to be a part of a group in my entire life. I was terrified that we would fall apart on will always be grateful for that week, and I am fortunate to national television, or worse – I would trip and have experienced something so powerful in my lifetime. cause a train-wreck. Actually, that was a nightmare I had on the second night. Thankfully, Music for All had assembled an all-star staff that was a dream team for an event of this Director George N. Parks and Sesame Street’s Bob McGrath magnitude. If anybody could teach 325 people to stand, address the BOA Honor Band at their final rehearsal. march, and play like a group that had been rehearsing for five months, it would be them. The level of synergy I felt that week was inspiring. Students and staff both seemed to be in an unspoken agreement that we would all give 150 percent for five days to produce one of the most extravagant displays that Colorado Boulevard had ever seen. That week in Pasadena turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Through sweating and performing together, we bonded in a way that is beyond words. Perhaps it can only be adequately described by
Music for All Impact Volume II 10 Making history Music for All BOA Honor Band breaks new at the ground as part of the 2009 President’s Rose Parade Award-winning entry
n January 1, 2009, the Tournament of Roses Parade® saw Once together, an entry unlike any before it. Three of the preeminent the band members Oforces in music education and advocacy – Music for formed lifelong All (MFA), NAMM, and Sesame Street Workshop– combined bonds almost efforts in an unprecedented display of collaboration, creativity, immediately, musicianship and beauty. From the collaboration of these working together three organizations, partnered with Studio Concepts and float to create pinnacle designer and builder Gene Dent, the parade’s first-ever “mega performances float” (a parade float with multiple units) told the whole world at Disneyland, to “Believe in Music.” Sesame Street characters, singers, string Bandfest and the players, a rhythm section and world musicians, surrounded by parade itself. The Music for All’s Bands of America (BOA) Honor Band, charmed band played a the parade route and took the Rose Parade’s Presidential Award. special arrangement Each year, future presidents of the Tournament of Roses of Sesame Street songs by Michael Klesch, accompanied by visit the Bands of America Grand National Championships Sesame Street’s Bob McGrath and several other musicians to see and recruit some of the finest bands in the land. In along with additional music specially arranged for the band in addition, Music for All President and CEO Scott McCormick the parade. By the end of the week, they believed in more than has attended the Tournament of Roses on a number of music. They believed in one another. occasions and has offered consultation to the tournament’s “These are the best high school kids around, and they love BandFest committee. From this supportive relationship sprung what they do. It was great to be able to step up in front of them an invitation in 2004 for the BOA Honor Band, comprised and help put together something so amazing,” said Mike Roche, of students from all over the country, to appear in the 2005 one of the band’s five drum majors. “It’s just indescribable.” Tournament of Roses Parade. In 2007, Tournament of Roses “This organization has truly blessed me as a performer, President Elect Ronald H. “Corky” Conzonire presented the and it is one of the most generous and giving organizations in parade invitation at the Bands of America Grand National the world,” said Stephen Prather, a 2009 BOA Honor Band Championship for Music for All to participate in the 2009 Rose percussionist who participated in the Rose Parade experience. Parade. “To be selected for this unique experience is a once-in- “MFA’s Bands of America has helped me become the person a-lifetime opportunity for these students,” said McCormick at that I am today. My most cherished memory has to be when I the selection. “The Tournament of Roses is one of our country’s marched in the 2009 Tournament of Roses Honor Band. The national pageantry treasures.” experience meant the world to me and gave me the chance of a NAMM, an MFA corporate sponsor, was also invited to lifetime!” have a float in the parade for a sixth year. Soon, a collaboration It’s an experience that has stayed with many of the 2009 developed among NAMM; Studio Concepts and float designer Honor Band members, who became so bonded they created a and builder Gene Dent of Portland, Oregon; MFA; and Sesame Facebook page just to help them stay in touch. This summer, 34 Street Workshop, and the “Believe in Music” theme expressed of the 2009 Honor Band members traveled to Music for All’s these organizations’ common beliefs. Over 15 months, all of Summer Symposium to be together again, revisiting what has these organizations met over the phone, in New York City and proven to be a positively life-changing experience for all of them. Los Angeles to discuss design and finalize the mega-float. “The “There is no way this group of more than 300 students could Tournament of Roses Parade entry showcased everything we are have gotten together and created the family, music, cooperation, as an organization – our mission, vision and core values – and it love and friendship that we have without BOA,” said Drum brought together not just the lead partners but also our sponsors Major Taylor Watts at the Honor Band’s last drill and dismiss. like Yamaha, FJM, Remo and more, as well as the students and “Thank you!” families we serve,” McCormick said. Band members enjoyed a whirlwind week in southern California, busily preparing their parade performance. The wind students had been selected by virtual audition using SmartMusic and charged with practicing their music in advance of arriving, while the drumline attended a camp the weekend of Grand Nationals in November before arriving in California.
11 Still positively life-changing after three decades by Dan Landbo, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Five years later, a Former J.B. Conant High School Band band reunion was held, Member and BOA alumnus with a tremendous turnout. The “band clenched my fist in the dry turf, pulled, family” bonds were 1980 Drum Majors with BOA Flag: (Left to Right) Dr. Tim and then thoughtfully studied the grass in reestablished and Lautzenheiser, Beth Myers Landbo, Gary Markham, Kevin Mathis, Imy hand before stuffing the clump into my strengthened. I think Ken Skurnak, Pete Janzow and Larry McCormick uniform glove. The 1980 Bands of America at about this same time Summer National Championship was over, and most of us were also finally “getting” the 1980 our J.B. Conant High School “Cougar Band” accomplishment in the correct way – the longer had just finished the victory encore performance. view. It wasn’t about a trophy or a plaque on the Before leaving the field, I went back to my wall. It wasn’t about a clump of starting line grass starting spot and took my turf trophy. I figured stashed away in a box of photos. It was about that years later, after all the friends had drifted what a group of young people can do with focus, away, I’d just have this. It had already been purpose, respect for others and love for what decided this would be Conant’s last season of they are doing. The poem, “Believe in yourself competitive marching – shifting emphasis to the and in your dream…” was handed out in the daily concert program. There would be no senior year band announcements. I still have it. Thank you, BOA marching for me. Mr. H! Our achievement in 1980 was – to this day – Beth Myers, one of the four drum majors unique on the level of HOW we did it. Previous from 1980, organized the reunion for 2000. runs at the BOA crown involved the usual Our next delayed life lesson was: your success Beth and Dan’s 2003 hired-gun drill writers, techs, and consultants. also belongs to those that helped you get there. “4th of July Kiltie Wedding” After not making finals in 1979, director Steve The 20th reunion was expanded to include Hoerneman (“Mr. H” to us) decided a new alumni spanning the full “era” of Conant’s BOA approach would be taken: a largely in-house involvement. Now, with a 30th Reunion in the production. Mr. Hoerneman designed the show works, I am still making new friends with those and wrote the drill himself. Music department that marched before me. assistant director and percussion teacher, Dave Partially stemming from the 20th reunion, Lang, arranged the music. The four drum majors Beth (mellophone) and I (baritone and other taught drill and visual, the flag and rifle captains things) joined the Racine Kilties Drum and wrote their own equipment work and the other Bugle Corps in 2002 (a competitive DCA section leaders took care of their own. Ward “all-age” corps), grew close – and had a “totally Durrett continued working with the drumline. Kilties wedding” on the 4th of July of 2003 – The new mantra was: Just do the absolute best after marching parades! Beth also co-instructs you can, and don’t worry about the rest. There the Fondy Winter Guard. would be no more over-hyped crying kids on the I still have that clump of grass – but the starting line as in past seasons. If you watch the significance of it is diminished by what I really Finals video on YouTube, you see the collective left the 1980 BOA field with: life-long friends, Beth and Dan, 2008 faces of cool professionalism. Just do the best some of the most valuable lessons for life and (I you can, and don’t worry about the rest. One of had to wait 23 years) a wonderful wife. My final the life lessons. message is to those that think their marching “This is it,” I thought, looking at the wad of career ends with scholastic band or junior corps: grass. Or so I thought… we’re 46 and the view is STILL better from the field! “On the field, from...”
Music for All Impact Volume II 12 Music for All’s Board of Directors Leadership Behind-the-Scenes Many thanks to the distinguished men and women who adults involved in our programming throughout the country help lead this organization to serve in continually improving represent this philosophy through their commitment to ways – and their words on why they choose to give their music and school.” considerable talents and precious time to Music for All. Matt Carter – “I believe that enriching the mind is one of the greatest civic responsibilities we have as citizens. Music Gayl Doster, Chairman (retired President and COO of and the arts encourage a creative discovery that is both Brooks Drug, Inc.) diversely engaging while enabling all to unlock learning in “I have been involved with music for more than 60 years inspiring ways. Music for All embodies the pursuit of mind and have seen first-hand that music can change lives. Music enrichment through a creative palate that strives to reach for All allows me to be actively involved in providing everyone with an opportunity for pursuit of their greatest opportunities so young people can have life-changing potential. That is worth supporting with your time, talent and experiences. I am proud to be part of an organization that treasures.” provides these experiences, and in doing so teaches leadership Michael Kumer – “The Music for All mission statement skills, teamwork, discipline, and time management to young is one of most compelling – and most inspiring – I have people.” seen. Ever. The innovative notion of ‘positively life-changing Bruce Paynter, Vice Chair – “My father once told me that experiences through music for all’ is a clarion call for anyone the saddest thing in the world is a person who does not have interested in making the world a better place.” music in their soul. I have inherited that belief as well as the Marlene Miller – “I have accepted the position to become knowledge from experience that the finest inspiration and an MFA Board member because I feel it is a way that I can joy of group participation comes from music ensembles. For continue to enhance the lives of young people. My family these reasons, I believe that Music for All gives an incalculable has been involved in almost every aspect of pageantry for too gift to hundreds of communities and thousands of young many years to mention. It has always been the mission of our people. By assisting this effort in some small measure, I feel entire family to give those we work with or are associated with that I make a difference.” the opportunity to have an experience that is enriching and Jim Bickel – “Music was a big part of our family. It had a life changing.” positive impact on my children. This is why I choose to help Tim Ochran – “Each and every day, it is my prayer further Music for All’s mission by serving on the board.” that a life can be changed, and I know it can because I have Patrick Burley – “My favorite quote is from Vince witnessed it over my 25 years of experience with Music for Lombardi – ‘The quality of a person’s life is in direct All. This does happen, and it happens often when people are proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless involved with this organization.” of their chosen field of endeavor.’ I feel that these young
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Canadian Brass, Drum Corps International and Barrage gave experience and the magic of MFA. students and educators a chance to see professional musicians in Finally, in a world of increasing event costs and declining action. ticket sales, contributions are critical. Without philanthropic For less than $100 per day ($589 tuition, 6 days) campers support, Music for All cannot provide positively life-changing received housing and meals, world-class instruction from an experiences that communicate the importance of music international faculty, several unique performance opportunities, education. More than 75,000 students and educators take part in evening concerts and a positive environment to develop, grow MFA programs each year. It is hard to believe that MFA employs and have fun. only 18 full-time staff. If not for hundreds of volunteers, and a Now, let’s look at the cost of Summer Symposium. Total few interns like me, we simply would never get it done. expenses for Symposium 2008 were $1.2 million. Total revenue In addition to being an intern, I have become a donor. That is, from participation fees was $904,858. Even after adding in an alumnus who is committed to ensuring the sustainability of merchandise sales, sponsorships, and private support, total an organization that has provided nearly 35 years of positively revenue was $1,023,458. life-changing experiences to over 1.25 million people like me. Ticket sales are integral revenue for Music for All. More I hope I have provided you the knowledge to make the same importantly, they are a crucial component of a participant’s commitment.
13 Chairman’s Circle ($2,500- Chad Starns and Crystal Grave $4,999) Harrison High School Band Boosters, Barnes and Thornburg, LLP GA Nancy Carlson Harrison High School, GA Michael Cesario Hendrickson High School, TX The Holman Family Music for All would like to thank every student, parent, alumnus, Scott Collins Georgia Dome Stu and Sharon Holzer educator, family member, and fan for their individual contributions. Tom and Cindy Herald Kraft Foods Without the continued support of donors, we could no longer offer Wendy and Michael Kumer Father Christopher Kulig positively life-changing experiences. Each gift – of any amount Marching Show Concepts, Inc. L.D. Bell Band Staff, TX Eric L. Martin Lew White Tours – is significant and directly impacts MFA programming. If you Fred and Annie Martinez Harvey and Lisa Littman would like to help ensure the future of these outstanding musical Kris and Scott McCormick Dwight and Lisa Lueck experiences, please call the MFA Development Department at Michael and Monica Murray MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc. (317) 524-6233. New Horizons Tour and Travel, Inc. Marian Catholic High School, IL Pacers Foundation, Inc. Norh Penn Music Aides Pride of Broken Arrow Marching Band, Tim and Rhonda Ochran This listing reflects gifts and pledges processed between March 1, OK Linda Parker 2008 and July 31, 2009. Every effort has been made to ensure the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bruce and Bonita Paynter accuracy of this listing. We apologize for any inadvertent errors or Commission Shirely Pundt Richland High School, TX omissions. President’s Circle ($1,000- Daniel Romano $2,499) Norm Ruebling/MO-X Larry and Joy McCormick Sandy Feldstein Leadership Anonymous (2) Gene Sease Founders Society Society ($5,000-$9,999) BF & S Insurance South Brunswick High School Band ($10,000+) Anonymous (2) Greg Bimm Program, NJ Anonymous Tim and Eileen Bergen Bryant High School Band Staff and Camilla Stasa Arts Council of Indianapolis Eugene and Marilyn Glick Family Students, AR Stephen F. Austin High School Arts Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Foundation Patrick Burley Marching Band and Angels Dance Alliance for Arts Education FEQ Gas, LLC Ryan Bybee Team, TX CMC Global Fred J. Miller, Inc. Matthew and Leslie Carter Stephen F. Austin High School Bulldog Gayl and Beverly Doster Steve Orander Centerville High School Staff and Band Booster Club, TX The Feldstein Family John P. Paynter Foundation Students, OH Robert Stone Guitar Center John Paul Mitchell Systems Mike and Louisa Chiasson Bob Swaney Kirkpatrick Foundation, Inc. New Hampshire State Council on the Collins Hill High School Band Scott Taylor NAMM Foundation Arts Students and Staff, GA Frank Troyka Larry and Joy McCormick Marietta Paynter Patrick Durio Mike Back, Jeff Pollock and the Walton New Jersey State Council on the Arts Glenn Price Col. Arnald Gabriel High School Band organization Sport Graphics Yvonne Shaheen Gerry and Carol Geisen Bill Watson WTTS/WGCL George Rogers Clark High School Band The Staff and Students of Western Students and Staff, KY Brown High School, OH
BOA Alumni Campaign Founding Alumni Chapter Schools
On December 11, 2008, Music for All kicked off its first virtual fundraising campaign, appealing to the more than 1.25 million individuals that its Bands of America program has served. In 81 days, alumni, parents, grandparents, educators and fans from across the country banded together and donated more than $252,000 to support the not-for-profit organization that had provided them with positively life-changing experiences. During this time, donations came in representing more than 200 school music programs. Music for All thanks every donor and every school who reached out during the campaign, and we especially recognize the 16 programs whose giving earned them the status of BOA Founding Alumni Chapter Members.
Broken Arrow High School, Oklahoma Alan C. Pope High School, Georgia Participation Participation Carlton J. Kell High School, Georgia Carmel High School, Indiana PRELIMINARY Centerville High School, Ohio PRELIMINARY L.D. Bell High School, Texas Harrison High School, Georgia Lawrence Central High School, Indiana SEMI-FINALS Lugoff-Elgin High School, South SEMI-FINALS Norwin High School, Pennsylvania Carolina Tournament of Roses BOA Honor Band FINALS FINALS Marian Catholic High School, Illinois Victor J. Andrew High School, Illinois Plymouth-Canton Ed. Park, Michigan Stephen F. Austin High School, Texas The Woodlands High School, Texas
Music for All Impact Volume II 14 Conductor’s Circle ($500- Drew Farmer Dagmar Benge Paul Guzewicz $999) Jeffery Fiedler Kimberly Bennett Daniel Haeck A&M Consolidated High School Student Kevin and Jeannine Ford Shelton Berg Bruce Haiduk Council, TX Greg Forsthoefel Jeff Beringer Linda Hancock Alan C. Pope High School Band Gap Foundation Sabra Black Debbie Hanks Students, GA Le Roy Goff Carl A. Bly Ralph Hardimon Rocky Binder John Greene Boeing Jennifer Harding Sean Briggs Brooke Hanaway Todd Bonner Steve and Tracie Hardy Jim and Marie Cahal Matt and Susie Harloff Genie Brown Don Harkey Francis Caudell Harrison High School Band Boosters, Catherine Bruhn Chris Harmon Coca Cola Foundation GA Mary Helen Ekstam and Karl Bruhn Stacy and Vicky Hart Paula Crider Matt and Joli Heavin Allan Brumley Cathleen Hartiga-Anderson Jefferson Davis Ken and Lisa Heda Gina Bruner Joseph and Mary Hartl Bruce Dinkins Catherine Hepp Greg Brzeszkiewicz Christopher Hartowicz Douglas and Amanda Droste Harry Howisen Leslie Buck Joe Hauser Marguerite Ference Lori Hunter Mary and Brent Burkhart Jean Haynes Dick and Cheryl Floyd Hylant Group Kevin and Doreen Campbell Douglas Head Geo. E. Fern Company Bert Johnson Paula Carey Katherine Helm Greenwalt Sponsel and Company Mary Kenney Kevin Carlson Donald Hensley Lou and JoAnne Hancock Kings Music Association, Kings High Scott and Janice Casagrande Joshua Henson Chris Harris School Consultech Technologies, Inc. David Herchko Elizabeth Heathcock Franz and Deborah Krager Emily Chalifoux Elizabeth Hjulstrom John Hobyak Debbie Laferty Asbill Greg Charleston Mark and Monica Hoffman Joyce Hojnacki and Children Dave Lawrence and Jim May Debbie Chlum Brian Hoffmeister Hudson High School, MA Lawrence Central Tradition Campaign, Christopher and Cynthia Coble Gretchen Holter Connie and Neva Hutton IN Elizabeth Cohen James Hopper Donald and Shannon Jaramillo Lilly Endowment, Inc. Marcia Cole Michael Horr Jenn Foundation Jarrett Lipman Art Conner John Howell King Philip Music Association P.E. and Fran MacAllister Patricia Consolo Ann Marie Hughes Kraft Foods Anthony Maiello Harold and Ramona Conway Linda Hughes Ned and Martha Lamkin Ken Martinson/Marching.com Catherine Cromer Eric and Becky Hunt Valere Lawler Joy McCormick Dawn Crossman, Inc. The Instrumentalist Larry Livingston Shaelin McCormick Jeffrey Cutter Anne Jackson Norm Logan David McGrath Steven and Deanne Dahl David and Kitty Janise Lumina Foundation Thomas Meyer Joanne Dale Al Johnson David Moore Natalie and Craig Mince Darold Davis Bonnie Johnson Steve Olsen Barry Morgan The Dawson Family Brett and Cynthia Johnson Cindy Quinlan Music Service Club Elizabeth DePuy Lynn and Tony Johnson Reginald Richwine Steven Nedvidek Angela and David Devore Ralph Johnson Pat Garett Rooney Northmont High School 2008-2009 Lori Dixon Allison Jones Rosemount High School Band, MN Concert and Marching Band Rick Doxtader Mary Jones Mark and Cathy Runion Members, OH Brian Drake The Kazyaka Family Anita Sherman Laura Peters Diane Drumheiser Patrick Keating Thomas Snyder Troy Peterson Amy Duchesneau Jane Kelling Southwest Emblem Company Jeff Raff Susan DuPuis Angela Keshavan Stephen K. Steele Larry Rebillot Carolyn Ealy Sharon Kibbe Symphony Publishing, LLC Joshua Salop Roger Eaton Kray Kibler Dean and Adrianna Westman Stan Schoonover Lora Eckle Linda King William S. Hart High School Band, CA Andrew Schweiger Walter and Eileen Edmisten Bess Knepley Terry Spaulding Punhau Bruce Chik and Julia Fan Theresa Krohn Virtuoso ($250-$499) Charles Springer Kenneth Fedinets Paul Labbe Lynne Aldrich Bill, Suzanne, and Conner Taylor Christopher and Paje Felts Carol Laferty Joe and Jeri Allison Josh Torres Peggy Fenwick Bobby Lambert Anonymous (4) Don Unfried The Ferdelman Family Phil Lambert Avon Band and Orchestra Boosters, IN Robert Wagner Robert Fernandez Tricia Leminger BEA Systems Al Welk Rebecca Ferrebee Jeannine and Christopher Leyden Cathy Bednarek Seth Williams Nancy Fischer William Louthan The Berryhill Blue and Gold Brigade, OK Shelley Winkler Melissa Francis M.J. Cahn Co., Inc. Julie Brewer-Smith John Wirtz Daniel Franco Phil Madden James Campbell Dick and Fran Zentner Audra Frezza Jacquelyn Magnuson David Carbone William Galvin Marcus Band Booster Club, TX William and Carolyn Carter Friends ($100-$249) The Gathering Wayne Markworth Robert Cavalier Thomas Akins Stacie Ward Cheryl Mason Cecilia Cicco Rosanne Ammirati Cindy George James McCallum John Clinkman and Janet Blackman Anonymous (8) Jill George The Frick Family Kelly Cooper O’Neill Carolyn Armbruster Lori Gerken Andrew and Leslie McDonough Jim and Vicki Csenar Alison Ashbury Melanie Glazer Gary McEntire Darrin and Karin Davis Leslie Babb Gregory Gonthier Johanna McFadden Michael and Judith Dicker Cindy and Paul Bammel Owasso Band Students, OK Tammy McKelvey Wayne Dillon Brian Barfield Gary Gorzynski Keith McMonigle Wayne Downey Christopher Barnum Lora Graves Colleen McNeely-Paul Bill Eagleson Bayly, Inc. Laurie and Frank Grey Geraldine McPherson Kim Everett Lawrence Beavers Kimberly Guercio Ronald Michalak Bridgewater Raritan High School Band Alice Beckman Susan Guindon Microsoft Boosters, NJ Thomas Beckwith Mu Phi Epsilon, Lambda Chapter Kari Miller
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CJ Milosevich John and Dorothy Tecklenburg Susan Bartlett Evan Lynn Budzinski-Hale John and Deb Minter Terry Terhune Billie Barton The Buendia Family Martin Montonya Travis Tester Kenneth Bartos Kristen Bumgardner Nan Moore Heather Thomas James and Lori Bartug Jessica Burge Steve Moore Jennifer Thomas Dee Bassett Mark Burke Barry and Terry Moore Denise Torrisi Marie Baughman Kim Burlingame Linda Moorehouse Catherine and Angelo Unelli Michael Baum Elizabeth Burns Paige Morris Chris Upjohn Emily Bax Robert Burns Lee Nassau Heather Van Steenburgh Adriane Baylis Randal Burris Nationwide Cindy and Randy Vaughn Ted Bazany Jill Burscough Laurie O’Brien Peggy Venable Ronda Beard Katherine Burt Marla O’Connor Nick Walker Caitlin Bearicks Pam and Randy Buster Ulf Ottoson Betsy Walter Ellen Bearicks Jacqueline Butcher Robert and Valerie Page Mary Walter Kim Beaudoin W. Scott and Laura Butzen Mary Jo Papich Laura Ward Kristin Beck Terri and Alan Buynak Margene Pappas Linda Weaver Andrew Beckwith Diane Byrum Bob Paradiso Jay Webb Scott Beebe Ryan Cain Lisa Paradiso Robert Weber Beechwood Band Boosters, KY Cynthia Cali Lisa Paris Jill Weiss Allyson Bell Jonathan Calvanelli Jim and Wendy Pearson Margene West Charles Bella Larry and Donna Campbell Mrs. Randal G. Penrice Alison Whiddon Katherine Bellis Patrick Campbell Lindsay Perry Hughlen and Amy White Bob and Kathy Belzeski Phillip Campbell Doug and Deborah Peters Clarke Williams Travis Benjamin Rick Campbell Michele Peters Caorl Wilson Bill Bennett Kay Cannon Janice Peterson Doyle Wilson Rich and Carol Benson Jonathan Cao Ginny Peterson WTTS/WGCL Gregory Bentch Dennis and Shelly Carnevale Sherri Peterson The Wythe Family Christopher Berg Scott Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. T. Piotrowski Larry York Linda Bertram Michelle Cartier Lucy Pleak Kevin and Sue Bertrand Andrew Castaneda Douglas Presley Additional Donors Rebecca Bevel Michael Cavalieri Fred Proctor David Abbott Josh Bibbs Robert Cawthorn Amy and Chris Protho Stephanie Abernathy Jennifer Bilton Wilson and Shing-Hung Chan John Ramey Margaret Abrams Blane Black Brian Chapin Jack Ratica Steven Abreu Holly Blake Michael Chappell The Revak Family Kelly Adams Laura Blake Dawn and Mike Cheatham Frankie Reynolds Mark Adams Lenore Blanton Stacy Chenault Becky Richards Jean Adduci Shelley Bleil Phil Chester David Rickard Jill Adduci Davis Andy Bliss Hannah Christian Russel Rickard Tammy Ahmed Amanda Bloom Brandye Clark Mark Ritter Theresa Aiena Christopher Blossom Todd and Kristi Clark Mr. and Mrs. James Rockwell Heather Akyoshi Anne Blount Robbie Clark Constance Rohrer Tayo Akomolede Robert Bocarro Ray and Deborah Claus Marilyn Rolseth Tim Allshouse Lyn and Craig Boehme Bryan Clayton John Rost Cheryl Ampel Hannah Boettger Tom Clemmer Wesley Russell Justin Anderson David Boggs Susan Clemons Eric Sabach Martin Anderson Laura Bolden Don and Stephanie Click Suzanne Sample Sandra Angell The Boles Family Dean Coburn and Kim Lemley Cindy Sandmann Nicholas Annan Cathy Bondarowicz Colette Cocokios Bill and Diane Schaefer Anonymous (95) Matt Bonfield on behalf of Jordan Coker Timothy Schroeer Connie Anoskey IndianaMarching.com Janelle Colborne Jenny Schuster Lane Armey The Bonner Family Katherine Colletti David Schweiger Mindy Arndt Terri Bonner Megan Colletti Kathleen Scott Michael Ary Jason Bonny Diana Collims Susan Shuman David Asbell Matthew Boston Kathy Collins The Samerian Foundation Peggy and Tim Ashton Mark Bowen Mark Collison Frank Smith Dennis Aten Lynda Bowen Andy Combites Roberta Smith Brent Augustson Seth Bradtmueller Randall Commissaris Stan Smith Joel Auringer Michael Brahm Thomas Connelly Robert Snyder Joey Aycock Pam Brandon The Conrad Family Zach and Patti Snyder Sabrina Bachorski Courtney Brandt Charles Cook Lisa Songer Iden Baghdadchi Gordon Brannon J. Scott Cooksey Douglas Spaniol Catherine Baker Jerry and Brenda Brant Melinda Copeland Jeffrey Stahl Josh Baker Kennard Britton Joan Cordonnier William Stevenson Dan Balash Tom and Debi Brocious Chad Coughlin Frank Stewart Daniel Ballori Tracy Brodeur Patricia Creech Jeffrey and Janet Stroebel Kerry Balthrop Julie Brooke Dan and Carol Creeden William and Judith Stuber Chris Barber Andrew Brooks J.W. Crenshaw Matthew Stultz Timothy Barker Justin Broome Brendan Crise Bill Sucha Gary Barnard Melissa Brosnan James Critchnau Brian Sullivan Sarah Barnes Lou and Kathy Brotchner Mindy Cunningham Shawn Swales Todd Barnhart Jeremy Brown Jeremy Currens Adam Taylor Miranda Barr Mindy and Jim Brown Michael Curtsinger Mike Taylor Brandon Barrometti Sean Buchsbaum Beth Czechanski
Music for All Impact Volume II 16 Rene Dae William Finlon Todd Hall Jodi James Jerry and Audrey Dalton Steven Finn Judy Haltom Blake and Jacquelyn Jancius Suzanne Daniels Peter Fitzgerald Mike Hamilton Mary Jarinko Karen McGirr Daugherty Craig Fitzpatrick Ryan Hamilton Stephanie Jensen Cora Davidson Barbara Fleming Andrew Hammond Scott Jessup Daniele De Lessio Nora Flom Heather Hanson Stephen Jessup Arlene De Sousa Katherine Florack Kathy Harcourt Tyler Johns Janice DeAmicis Florida Congress of Parents Tony Hardin Barbara Johnson Derek DeGuire Laura Devaney Foote Steven Hare Belinda Johnson Beverly DeJarnett Ben and Sandy Ford Heather Harnvanich Greg Johnson Tim and Lynette DeJong Jason Ford Kelly and Ron Harpold Jerry Johnson Judy and Gary DeMarco Amy Fornek-Charny Ginger Harris John Johnson Katrina Demlow Arlen Forsstron Roberta Hart Joshua Johnson Dawn Denman Karen Francois Adrian Hartsough Katie Johnson Carthy Deringer Kelly Freeman David Harvey Marge and Jerry Johnson The DeRossi Family Jim and Timarie Freeman John Harvey Mitch Johnson Clarke and Terrell Dickerson Michael Frey John and Fran Hasbrouch Molly Johnson Lorie Dilanchian The Fritz Family Ed Hauser Mary Joiner Thomas Dirks Brian Fuerst Kimberley Hawkinson Terri Jones Eric Dobry Lisa Fults Color Q Printing Alex and Amy Judd Catherine Dodd James Fultz Amanda Haynes Elissa Judd Barbara Doll James Furr Carol Healy Kimberly Jurinek Pam Donahoo Kent Gagnon Thomas Heathcock Ross Kadish John and Fran Donahue Michael Gaines James Heatwole Jane Kaiser Wendie Dooley Doug and Nancy Galusha John Heckman Dan and Xan Kasprzak Pat Dorris Barry Gang Susan Hefner Christine Katzman Sam Doss Marvin Gang Jim and Tammie Hegarty Olga and Steven Kay Mhairi Doty Chris Gardner Dylan Helgeson Steven Kay Samantha Dougan Richard Gauthier Edward Helmold Michael Keen Cicely Down Constance Gaw Michele Henderson Colin Kennedy The Downham Family Doug Gearhart Crystal Hendricks-Kretzner Kjartan Kennedy Benjamin Dralle Nancy Gerst Beverly Hennegan Michael Kenyon Marianna Drinkard Greg Gibson Francis Hennessy Patricia Kerrigan Gary and Sharon DuLong Edward Gignac Steve, Katie, Kathy, and Chris Hensel Brandon Kesler Larry Dunkel Jackie Gilley Christopher Hepp Betsy and Sergei Khamdiev John Duthie Phil Gilmore Veta and George Herbaugh Phyllis and Bernie Kiernan Karen Duthie Sarah Gisondi Antonio Hernandez Sandi Kikendall Eric Earley Kenneth Glennie Julie Herring Inbok and Roy Kim Keith Earley Byron Goble Teri Heywood Rebecca Kimmell Jennifer Easter Jonathon Gold Patrice Hickey Lee Kimmins Geraldine Eaton Kimberli and TravisGoldston Julie Hill Brittany Kinder Katie Eaton The Gonyon Family Sandy and Allen Hill Alyshia Kisor Kristi Eberly Robert Goodhand Josh Hines Christerpher Klaus Andrew Ebert Arupa Gopal Kaitlyn Hinman Doug Kleopfer Arthur Ebert David and Jana Gorham Zachary Hinson Lynne Kliesrath Michelle Eboch Matt and Ann Marie Gornick Kay Hlava Bryan Klopack Stephen Eckel John Gossett Eric Hoadley Carol Knauss Jodell and Charles Eckstein Gary Goudelock Elinor Hoar Traci Knox Ian Edwards Kelly and Brian Gowan Gloria Hoefler Niels Knutson Valerie Eisenbart Jeanette Gowen Heather Hojnacki Julie Koble Rania El-Kareh Edward Graham Dwan Holappa Michelle Kochan Jeff Ellis Stephen Graham Robert Holcombe Christopher Koepke Travis Elrod Mandy Grahn Williams Brian Holt Anne Koeplinger Emerson John Gray John and Michelle Holts Susan Kohler Dale Enders Arlene Green Deeann Hooper Melanie Kolpitcke Dan England Rachel Greene Barbara Hoover Angela Konen Eileen English Ronda Greenwade Kacie Hoover Grace Kong Dwayne and Stephanie Engram Steve and Linda Grindle Deirdre Hope Neil Konouchi Sean Enter Kurt Gros Michael Horan Mary Kopec Jennifer Epstein-Caswell Richard Gross Darrel Horton Keriann Kordas Diane Erbland Erika Gruner Matthew Houser The Korte Family Nancy Ernstes Jessie Guercio Sue Howe Melissa Korzelius Renee Euler Lily Guerrero Mary Huber Diana Kostrubiak Nathan Faber Matt Guion Daniel Huculak Lawrence Kramer Missy Fairs Kevin Gumowski Bill Hueter Jeremiah Kramper and Rebecca Cutler Nick Fantazzi Verlyn Gunnink Timothy Huizenga Ryan Krapf Kim Farrington Karen Gutman John Humphrey Pete Krejci Sepideh Fatima Michelle Hachigian Valerie Hurta Cindy Krekelberg Kimberly Fath Christine and Nicholas Haddad Linda Hutchins Karen Krinsky Leon Michelle Faw Rommell Hadley Amber Irvin Jeanette Krueger Dale Fehl Sharon Hagan Maureen Jackson Veronique Kruger Cindy Ferdelman Marie Hain Robert, Janice and Ben Jagger Denver Kryder Jessica Fife Heather Hall Julie Jakery Jane Kuipers
17 Music for All Donors [continued] Patricia Kuipers The Maxwell Family Jonathan Nicolosi Jori Pulver Clark Saulsberry Jennifer Kuntz Joseph Mayhoff Christopher Nolan Jonathan Pwu Hardik Savalia Brian Kwan Cassandra Mays Carlos Noriega Steven Pyter Todd Schell Susan Kyle Sally McBane Mark Norman Michael Quast Katie Schellin Russell LaForte Robert McCarthy Dusty Norris Alan Queen Constance Scmidt John Lack William McCarthy Judith Norton Lynn Quinn Jack Schmidt Tricia Lambert Karen McClain John Noss Scott Ragland Joseph Schmidt Johnny Land Dennis McClish Kevin Nowak Kevin Ragsdale Sharon Schmidt Dan Landon Lee McComb Carol Nowobilski Michelle Rain Paula Schoeffler Britt Larson Shawn McCoy Mary Nykyforczyn Rachele Raloff Nathan Schroeder Jessica Larson Stephen McCoy Jeff O’Donnell Roland Ramirez Kevin Schuessler Chelsea and Carlye Latas Nancee McCraw Team SWAG Carolyn Ramsay Gina, Michelle, and the Krissy Laubernds Caitlin and Todd McCready Shawn O’Kelley Leslie Ramusack Sciortino Family Donny Lavrenz Richard McCready Nancy Olah Amy Rasmussen Arthyr Schwartz Christina Lear Renea McCurry Debra Olson Tony Real Evan Schwobel Karen Lear Julie McDonald Karl Olson Beth Redden Mark Schwobel Kristen Leard Steven McDonald Kara Orsak Stephanie Redlingshafer Mischelle Scott Christina Lee Peter McGirr Betty Orton Pam Reed Shelby Scott Bruce Leetch Fiona McGowan Mitchell Otten John Reeder Mike Scrimsher Dan and Jeannette Lemieux Daniel and Maureen McGrath Trevor Ousey Larry Reeves Bonnie Seglowich Vicki Lemke Kathryn McGuire Mark Overholt Julie Reid Donna Serafin Justine LePore-Long Kathy McGuire Welsey Owen The Reigelsperger Family Fred Serafin Jan Leussink Chuck and Linda McHargue Robert Owens Cheryl Reynolds Stephen Seymour Kevin and Kathy Leverence Jessica McLellan Dusty Page Michael Rhode Maureen Shandor David Levine Samantha McLeod Olga Pajarillaga Kathy Rhoden Tracy Shandor Rick Lewallen Joyce McMullen Drew Paller Barb Rhodes William Shank Lisa Lewis Kevin McNulty Marc Pantarotto Howard Rhodes Russell “Rusty” Shedd Nancy Lewis Kevin McNulty John Papandria Ben Rice Matthew Sheetz Rhonda Lewis Cory Meals Jonathan Parker Justin Richards Pauline Shen Elaine Lindsay Cheryl Melvin Brendan Parks Natalie Richards Trent Sherwood Kevin Lintjer Laurie Merritt Wallace Parks Stephanie Richardson Nancy Shofner Domingo Llagostera Christopher Millar Brittany Parling Karen Richter Heather Shrump Dennis and Susan Lockwood Dennis and Ann Miller Chad Parmenter Helen Ricketts Sherry Siedlik Denise Locy Eric Miller Kerrin Parris Mark Riedmueller Kathleen Sieracki Reverand Carmella Lofrano Jeffrey Miller Jeffrey Partain Mark Riel David Sikkenga Braico Kyle Miller Judy Patton Chris Rigone Alexandra Simmons Kaycee Logsdon Laurie Miller Sharon Paulson Priscilla Rinehart Douglas Simmons Andrea J. Long Elizabeth Milward Jeff Payne Michael Ripoli Ryan Simmons Elaine Long Kathie Miranda Jane Pechacek Sarah Ritchie Philip Sinewe Stephen Long Bill and Cheryl Mish Jared Peden Jaime Roberts Lawrence Sklenarik Jonathan and Beth Denenberg Brian Mitchell Ryan Pegrem Melinda Robinson James and Jo Ellen Skolek Lowe Frances Mitskavich Vink Mary Peloquin Joe Rocklin David Slack Sandra Lowe Irene Mo Mary Pence Donna Rodriguez Doreen Sloman Melinda Lucas Jennifer Moesner The Peppel family Gregory Roeder Carolyn Sluis Lisa Luering Heather Mokerski Joni Perez Renee Romeo-Work Jane Smart Jeffrey Lundberg Rhonda Mokerski Rhonda Perez Jerome Rork Patti Smereski Denise Lundy David Mollenkamp Susanne Perram Janice Rosado Clifton Smith John Lundy Conrad Moore Richard Peters Myron Rosander Deanna Smith Susan Lundy Kay Moore Elizabeth Petrassi Elizabeth Rosato Laura Smith Gail Lutz Maureen Morantz Mike Pettinger Richard Rose Matthew Smith Keith Lutz Jake Morgan J. Phares Ruth Rosenberg Saint James School Linde Lynn Patricia Morgan Margaux Phares Sarah Rosenberg Tanner Smith Bruce Macartney Bob and Nora Morrison Darlene Phillips Lisa Ross Victoria Smith Roxanna Macheel Karen Mosley Rene Pietryga James Roth Zach Smith Dennis Mack Lori Moss Heather Pleak Tammy Rowden Kristi Smylie Shane Macklin Howard Moths Cynthia Ponder Kathy Royer John Smythe Stewart MacLean David Mottaz Jenny Porter Leigh Rucker Barbara Snead Toshia Maffey Samantha Mouchet Julia Porter Josh Rudolph John Snell David Mairs Cind Mulcahy Matt Potter Cary Ruklic Stephanie Solomon Holly Maldonado Thomas Mulchrone Shirley Potter Glenn Ruklic Adam Sonnanstine Laura Maloney Siobhan Mullen Linda Poulter Regan Rumney Megan Soukup Lynda March David Munoz Cathie Powell Guy Runyan Eugene Spaffod Victoria Marez Kim Naber Staci Powell Amber Russell Kevin Speakman Kari Marino Carol Nagy William and Leigh-Ann Powers Lucia and Richard Sack Tabitha Spedale Joyce Markaity National Semiconductor Stephen Prather Navpreet Saini Lucia Spinelli Leigh Anne Markaity Jeff Neavor Benjamin Prewitt Lisa Salazar Springfield Indoor Air Quality, June Markey Chris Neidhardt Aimee Princeton-Brown Brittany Salisbury LLC Walter Marschner Kay Neldon Alyse Princeton-Common Theresa Sallee Jennifer Stahl Debbie Martin Cherry Nellessen Ken Prins William Salmon Kathleen Stamm Ronald Martin Charlissa Nelson Andy Prochaska Molly Sander Mark Stamper John Mason Sam Nelson Nichole Proulx Mary Ann Sanek Frank and Michaelene Stanko Steve Matuszak Sara Neumann Deborah Pruitt Stacy Sanford-Smith Brooks Staples Erin Maurer Diane Newberry Deborah Puckett Heidi Sarver Laura Steadham
Music for All Impact Volume II 18 Stephen Steele Barry Threlkeld Elizabeth Warren Karen Wright George Stephanos Marina Tiberi Andrew Watson Teresa Wright Karen Stephens Nicholas Tieh Jane Watson Anne Wroblewski Zachary Stephens RLI Insurance Co. Matching Gift Fund Michael Weatherford Dan Wuthrich Christina Stevens Anthony Tisocco Jamie Weaver Cynthia Wyatt Greg Stevens The Tobias Family Emily Weigant Randall Yeates Robin Stevens Daniel Tran Brian Wek David Yerden The Family of Eric Stevenson Robert and Bethany Traugh Nancy Wells Michael York Shayla Steward Kyle Treadwell Sawyer Wells Jeff Young Tracy Stillman Laurette Treible Kenneth West Robert Younghouse Cathy Stone Christopher Trunick Will Westfall Cynthia Yudt Kathryn Stone Blair Trygstad Peter Westin Michelle Zaluzec Charles Stout Diane Tsao Boehm Jenna Barker Wheeler Michael York Leslie Stovall Kenneth Tubbs James Whiddon David Zamborsky Catherine Strawbridge Gregory Tucker Jennifer Whisennand Kevin Zamborsky Leslie Stricker Josephine Turpin Wally Whisennant Oliver Zamora Chris Stroh Kim Unocic Goins Jessica White Paula Zaragoza David Stroud Debra Urban Lois White Russel Zavalla Laura Stubblefield Sherry Uribe Marc Whitlock Katie Zdanowski Richard Studer Michael Utesch Daniel Whitlow Kimberly Zingale Brittany Summers Terry Utter Joanne Wiernusz Phillp Zolan Paul Sutherland Daniel Valdez Bradley Wilbur Richard Zolkower David Sutton Nicole Valdez Thomas and Andrea Wilhoit Donna Zuidema Robert Swaney Joe Vallero Tessa Wilkerson Robert Swaney Kim Van Tuyl Philip and Adele Williams National Presenting Sponsor Casey Swanson Gina Varns Caitlin Williams Yamaha Corporation of America Gary Swanson Ryan Vaughan Jeff Williams Steve Sweitzer Connie Vella Mariann Williams Official and Corporate Sponsors Travis Swiderek Melissa Vernon Doyle Wilson FJM Fred J MIller Uniforms, Chris Swircz Debi VerPloeg Emily Wilson Wenger Corporation, SmartMusic, Colleen Syverson Todd Vetter Sharon Wilson REMO Incorporated, NAMM Debi Szymanski Sergio Vieira Marilyn Winn The International Music Products Christine Tannert Ladonna Viertel Christine Wisch Association, Music Travel Matt Tanquary Robert Vincent Ann Wisner Consultants, New Horizons Tour Tau Beta Sigma, Alpha Omega Chapter Brenda Vinson Brian Wissman and Travel Nordeen Teasel Janice Visser Andrew Wittman Matt Temple Shawn Vobecky Margaret Wittman Associate Sponsors Mark Tessereau Joyce Vorhies Jeffrey Wohl Vic Firth, DANSR, McCormick’s Scott and Sharon Thiems Patricia Wagner Martin and Suzanne Wohl Enterprises Bryan Thomas Rick Wagoner Vicki Wojdyla Matthew Thomas Spencer Wahl Janet Wolske Program Sponsors Chris Thompson Marilyn Wallach Elizabeth Woodard Sharp Business Systems of Indiana, Kriston Thompson Matthew Walter Jessica Woodman CenterX Productions Greg Thoreson Jessica Ward Paul Workman
Partnership Impacts Lives [continued from page 6] students touched by Music for All’s IPS programs. to be in band so bad, and what they’re really saying is, they want Kelly Hershey, director of bands for Broad Ripple High to be needed,” Hershey says. “Some of those kids end up being School in IPS, sees that impact every day. Broad Ripple High my best musicians, and others may only know a few notes, and School’s students have more instruments than most, thanks to either way, it’s okay. They’re part of the band. Band is a family, a relationship with Avon High School facilitated by Music for and many of these kids need a family more than anyone.” All. And Hershey has a very welcoming program. Her guiding Today, more and more IPS students are becoming a part of hand and high expectations have built the band programs from the band family. Thanks to a $1 million donation from Music 17 kids to almost 175. The high school has won Music for for All’s national advocacy partner, VH1 Save the Music, All’s IPS Marching Band Tournament at the Bands of America all IPS elementary schools now offer instrumental music Grand Nationals three years in a row, and its fans also won the programs. Together and with help from sponsors like VH1 tournament’s Spirit Award, which earns funding for the school’s and others, Music for All and the Indianapolis Public Schools band program, in 2008 and 2009. music educators are instilling more than musical ability – they Many of Hershey’s students come to her having never been are providing life skills and a sense of desire and confidence able to play an instrument before, due to a lack of programs or an in students who just need a little bit of help to unlock their inability to afford an instrument. “These kids tell me they want potential.
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Partnership Making History at the Rose Parade Impacts Lives The 2009 BOA Honor Band breaks new ground Music for All partnership at the Tournament of Roses Parade. with Indianapolis Public BOA Alumni Stories Volume II • Fall 2009 Schools instrumental music programs leads to Dan Landbo of Pewaukee, Wisconsin shares his real success. BOA experience.
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