THE ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS SMALL SCHOOL BANDS and the TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION presents The 2018 ATSSB All-State Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Ensemble Clinician-Conductors Dr. Matthew McInturf Brian Britt Jay Saunders Saturday, February 17, 2018 Concert and Symphonic Bands 9:00 a.m. Lila Cockrell Theatre Jazz Ensemble 11:30 a.m. Convention Center Hemisfair Ballroom 1 San Antonio, Texas

Please silence all electronic devices during these performances and do not use flash photography while the ensembles are playing. Thank you for your cooperation. Concert Band 9:00 am.

The Star-Spangled Banner ...... arranged by John Philip Sousa/Damrosch Conducted by Mike Bartley, ATSSB President

Charm ...... Kevin Puts The Belle of Chicago ...... John Philip Sousa Chicago Belle Motifs ...... Kenneth L. Griffin Winner of the 2018 ATSSB Composition Competition Old Churches ...... Michael Colgrass À La Machaut ...... Andrew Boss

Matthew McInturf is Professor of Music, Director of Bands and Director of the Center for Music Education at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. He previously taught at Florida International University and in the public schools of Richardson, Texas. Dr. McInturf received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he was a student of Eugene Migliaro Corporon. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory from the University of North Texas, where he studied conducting with Anshel Brusilow and a Master of Music in Composition from the University of Houston where he studied composition with Michael Horvit and conducting with Eddie Green. Throughout his career, Dr. McInturf's ensembles have been recognized for their musical accomplishment. He has performed throughout the United States and recordings of his performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio. In 1991, conducting the J. J. Pearce High School Band, he performed an acclaimed concert at the Mid-West clinic, with trombone soloist Christian Lindberg. He has performed at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio, TX and at the Southwest Regional Convention of the College Band Directors National Association with the SHSU Wind Ensemble. An advocate of new music, Dr. McInturf has continued to commission new works for wind ensemble. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the World-Wide Concurrent Premiers and Commissioning Fund, Inc., and has served on the National Commissioning Committee of the College Band Directors National Association and the Commissioning Committee of the American Bandmasters Association. Dr. McInturf is a Past President of the Texas Bandmasters Association and serves as Region Officer in the Texas Music Educators Association. He is currently the President of the Southwestern Division of the College Band Directors National Association. He is active in the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, the American Bandmasters Association and is a member of the College Music Society. In 2017, he was honored by the Texas Bandmasters Association as “Bandmaster of the Year.”

Symphonic Band following the Concert Band

Ecstatic Fanfare ...... Steven Bryant Only Light ...... Aaron Perinne Ludlow ...... Roland Barrett Symphony #3 ...... Vittorio Giannini His Honor ...... Henry Fillmore/ed. Frederick Fennell

Brian A. Britt has served communities and universities in Oklahoma and Texas as a band director and fine arts administrator for the past 31 years. Currently, Mr. Britt is the Associate Dean of Fine Arts, Director of Athletic Bands, and holds the Gene Braught Chair in Music at The University of Oklahoma. Mr. Britt conducts the OU Symphony Band and is the Director of “The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band.” As Associate Dean, Mr. Britt is responsible for special projects within the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts. Under Mr. Britt’s leadership, The “Pride of Oklahoma” Marching Band has appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and has twice appeared in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA. The “Pride” has appeared at 16 bowl games bowl games under his direction: Cotton Bowl (2), Rose Bowl (2), Orange Bowl (3) Fiesta Bowl (3), Sugar Bowl (2), Holiday Bowl, Sun Bowl, Insight Bowl, and Russell Athletic Bowl, with five of these appearances occurring in conjunction with BCS National Championship games or the College Football Playoff. In spring of 2017, he “Pride of Oklahoma” Marching Band was selected as one featured ensembles for the CBDNA Athletic Band Forum in conjunction with the CBDNA National Convention in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Britt is active nationally as a guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator, lecturer, and consultant. He has presented sessions and served on panel discussions at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association State Convention, the Texas Music Educators Association State Convention, the CBDNA National Convention, and the CBDNA National Athletic Band Symposium. As a conductor, he maintains an active schedule conducting All-Region bands throughout the southwest and he has appeared as a guest conductor with the OU Wind Symphony at several state, regional, and national conferences. Additionally, this past November, the OU Symphony Band collaborated with composer Michael Daugherty as part of his five-day residency at the School of Music, culminating in a shared concert with the OU Wind Symphony. Mr. Britt’s previous teaching and administrative experiences have included positions at Richardson ISD, Round Rock ISD, Stephen F. Austin State University, Garland ISD, Texas Christian University, Chickasha (OK) Public Schools, and Norman (OK) Public Schools. Mr. Britt, earned both his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music (percussion) degrees from the University of Oklahoma. His professional associations include the Oklahoma Music Educators Association, Oklahoma Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu, Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Kappa, Psi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Tau Beta Sigma (honorary), and Kiwanis International. He and his wife Alicia have one daughter, Avery. All three are active members at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Norman, OK.

Jazz Ensemble 11:30 a.m.

Time After...... Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn, arr. by Don Schamble What's New? ...... Bob Haggart, arr. by John Berry Chickenyard Social ...... Les Hooper Bag's Groove ...... Milt Jackson, arr. by John Clayton Georgia on My Mind ...... Hoagy Carmichael, arr. by Dave Barduhn Samba De Los Gatos ...... Mike Steinel

For more than 25 years, UNT jazz students benefited from the impeccable performance skills, extensive recording experience and dependable good cheer of performer, educator and lead trumpet Jay Saunders. From 2014 to 2016, Saunders served as director of the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band. Prior, he directed the UNT Two O'Clock Lab Band, a position he assumed in 2008. Saunders joined the UNT jazz faculty in 1999 as conductor of the Jazz Repertory Ensemble. The next year, he was tapped to lead the UNT Three O'Clock Lab Band, a position he held until 2008. He also taught applied jazz trumpet and Introduction to Jazz Recordings. Saunders is a veteran of the Orchestra, with which he made four tours, recorded 1 1 albums and taught untold numbers of clinics. Saunders' discography also includes one album each with Doc Severinsen and Ornette Coleman and a host of recording projects with rock, Latino and religious artists. Saunders enjoyed first-call status 40 years in the vibrant Dallas recording industry. He may be heard on themes of CNN, CNN Headline News, HBO, HBO Asia, The Golf Channel, ESPN radio, Warner Bros., British Broadcasting Corp., Voice of America, Paramount Television and network radio and TV stations across the U.S. In addition, Saunders spent 35 years as lead trumpet in headliner settings at Dallas Summer Musicals and pops series of Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra; in the mid-1970s, he also filled the lead trumpet chair in the Jerry Gray Orchestra in the famed Venetian Room in the Fairmont Dallas. In these venues he backed a parade of platinum names, including , , Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Bernadette Peters, Patti Austin and Natalie Cole. While pursuing a bachelor of music degree at UNT from 1965 to 1968, Saunders played trumpet in the UNT One O’Clock Lab Band, served as an undergraduate teaching assistant in trumpet and played his first two tours with Kenton. Upon graduation, Saunders enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned the lead trumpet position in the Studio Band (now Jazz Ambassadors) of the U.S. Army Field Band in Washington, D.C. Upon discharge from the Army, Saunders rejoined to the Kenton orchestra as lead trumpet. In 1972, he returned to UNT, where he conducted lab bands under Leon Breeden and taught applied trumpet under John Haynie while pursuing a master of music education degree. He then juggled touring/teaching with Kenton with pursuit of a performing career in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In 2018, Saunders and his wife Pat Saunders will celebrate their golden anniversary. Their son, Kent Saunders, works in commercial real estate development. Other family members include Hurley, a golden retriever; Biscuit, a Siamese mix; and KC, a tabby. THE ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS SMALL SCHOOL BANDS

2017-18 OFFICERS President (2017-19) ...... Mike Bartley, Canton High School President-Elect (2017-19) ...... John Rauschuber, Fredericksburg High School Immediate Past-President (2017-19) ...... Jim Cude, Whitesboro High School Executive Secretary (appointed 2017-19) ...... *Kenneth Griffin, St. John Paul II Catholic School Class 1C Representative (2017-19) ...... Marilyn K. Bennett, Olney Junior High School Class 2C Representative (appointed 2017-18) ...... Christina Smith, Center Middle School Class 1A/2A Representative (2016-18) ...... Carroll Rhodes, Tahoka High School Class 3A Representative (2017-19) ...... Angie Liss, Howe High School Class 4A Representative (appointed 2017-18) ...... Jason Smith, North Lamar High School

REGION COORDINATORS Region 1 Will Brewer, West Texas High School Region 2/31 Asa Burk, Argyle High School Region 3/20 Mike Bartley, Canton High School Region 4 Jason Steele, White Oak High School Region 5/30 Chris McLellan, Springtown High School Region 6 Darin K. Johns, Andrews High School Region 7 Brian Beeson, Burkburnett High School Region 8 Robert Vetter, Robinson (Retired) Region 9/33 Geary Bean-Forbes, Shepherd High School Region 10/19 Russell Hopkins, Warren High School Region 11 Leo Garza, Carrizo Springs (Retired) Region 12 Sandy Brown, McQueeney (Retired) Region 13/17 Rod Rodriguez, Stafford High School The State Board of Directors (enclosed by the Region 14 Charles Cabrera, Robstown High School border) includes past presidents *Michael Region 15/28 Benjamin Keltner, Rio Hondo High School Marsh, *Fred Pankratz, Don Stockton, Ronnie Region 16 Matt Knight, Abernathy High School Page, George Strickland, Gary Robbins, Stephen Region 18/26 Ann Lowes Mueller, La Grange (Retired) Moore, Jim Jones, Rob Toups, Robert Vetter, Region 21 Gehrig Blankenship, Rusk High School John Young, and Brandon Brewer as ex officio Region 22 Alma Beach, El Paso (Retired) members. It also includes active Founding Region 23/27 John Pritchett, Bellville High School Charter Members(*) that are not presently Region 24/25 Brandon Brewer, Princeton High School serving as officers: *R. Michael Hardy, *John Region 29/32 John Rauschuber, Frederickburg High School Gibson and *Elmer Schenk.

AREA COORDINATORS Area West Don Summersgill, Levelland High School Area North Brandon Brewer, Princeton High School Area East Joe Hewitt, Chapel Hill High School Area Central Perry Morris, Giddings (Retired) Area South Emerico Perez III, Orange Grove High School

ORGANIZERS All-State Symphonic Band Arthur Galope, Jr., Kemp Junior High School All-State Symphonic Percussion Sauileoge To’afa, Quinlan Thompson Middle School All-State Concert Band Justin Wallis, Anna High School All-State Concert Percussion Curtis McCarthy, Anna High School All-State Band Assistant Organizer Brian Sours, Tenaha High School All-State Jazz Ensemble Coordinator Brian Donnell, Greenhill School All-State Jazz Ensemble Organizer Mark Conaway, Sunnyvale High School All-State Chair Audition Coordinator Eric Gray, Gilmer High School All-State Chair Audition Office Manager Collin Anderson, Groesbeck High School All-State Band Section Rehearsal Coordinator John Rauschuber, Fredericksburg High School Outstanding Performance Series State Chair Collin Anderson, Groesbeck High School

ATSSB would like to thank Fruhauf Uniform Company for providing the All-State shoulder patches. A CD set of all three concerts is available for sale by Probst Audio in the outer lobby. Memorabilia is also available for sale by Pepwear in the outer lobby.

Programs are provided by the Elmer and Anita Schenk Family Trust. Concert Band Personnel

PICCOLO BASS CLARINET TROMBONE Nikkie Galindo, Trinity Midland Claire Sitzes, Pilot Point \William Wallace, C.H. Yoe Natelie Jones, Frankston Jackson Goodall, Callisburg FLUTE Kayla Moore, Crane \Parker Phillips, New Diana Nikkie Galindo, Trinity Midland Katelyn Morkovsky, Shiner Alex van Til, Thrall Uridian Reyes-Suarez, McGregor Heaven Medrano, Jourdanton Isaac Saenz, Jourdanton Lilia Trayler, Stratford Alyson Watson, Central Hannah Hutchins, Schulenburg CONTRABASS CLARINET Mario Hernandez, Crane Sheridan Kees, Kountze Byanca Varela, Spearman Jeffery Jordan Nichols, Crane Brian Teran, Luling Katia Torres, Port Isabel Aaron Qualls, Hitchcock \Mariana Gatlin, Troup Lillian Adams, Seymour Haley Purifoy, Industrial ALTO SAXOPHONE Ashley Rivera, Sunnyvale Delaney Ramsdell, Sonora BASS TROMBONE Riley Stephens, Dodd City Mark Abbey, Bremond Caleb Billingsley, Boerne Randi Brannan, Mineola Issac Aguilar, Grulla OBOE Reed Rothe, D'Hanis Jonathan Luna, Chapel Hill Jordan Griffin, Howe EUPHONIUM Julie Smith, Shallowater Mitchell Barry, St. Joseph Catholic TENOR SAXOPHONE Jacob Casas, Nixon-Smiley BASSOON Austin Crozier, Cleveland Brent Shaffer, New Diana Samantha Matthews, Springtown Jose Elizondo, Grulla Brock Bagelman, Greenhill Emily Hertel, Greenwood Ryan Cantu, Smyer BARITONE SAXOPHONE CLARINET Bryan Garay Juarez, Princeton TUBA \Nathan Valdez, Sabinal Jacob Westjohn, Sweeny \Temitayo Odunuga, Central \Kayla Sistrunk, Elysian Fields Jarrett Pistole, Holland McKenzie Campo, Central Heights FRENCH HORN Aric Menzl, Crane Robin Gray, Blooming Grove \Idalia Medina, Holland Javi Estrada, Luling Kennedy Hogan, McGregor Pulkit Gupta, Greenhill Juan Resendiz, White Oak Megan Turrentine, Groveton Elyana Williams, West Rusk Stephen Duvall, Kemp Marisol DeLua, Shallowater \Baylee Sestak, Shiner Aaron Cerda, Brazos \Brenna Hinshaw, West Texas \Joshua Anaya, Radford Ryan Wells, New Deal Brian Avendano, Gunter Ian Johnston, London Jonus Noack, Henrietta Emmanuel Camacho, Crane Caleb Phelps, Bethesda Christian Joslyn Salazar, McGregor Joe Gonzales, Somerville Jesus Cordero, Troup Meredith Bowden, Grandview \Maya Navar, Radford STRING BASS Hannah Terral, Clifton Caleb Miller, Saint Mary's Hall Rene De Leon, Rio Hondo Elizabeth Hudgens, Van Alstyne Colin Rusling, Coldspring-Oakhurst Ashlin Alvarez, Colorado TRUMPET Zenaida Lara, Odem Greg Snider, Howe PERCUSSION Josué Molina, Cornerstone Christian Kelsey Gallegos, Jourdanton Jonah Kelley, Lago Vista Meagan Chevalier, Kountze William Brown, Eastland Michael Vara, Taft Helen Plante, Lutheran South Tyler McFall, Coahoma Zack Cavender, Van Alstyne Skyler Baker, Scurry-Rosser Jose Cordero, Lutheran High North Matthew Castillo, Troup Yiesenya Rodriguez, Luling Haley Stokes, Redwater \Connor Walker, Pilot Point Joshua Karki, Eastland Cole Burling, Mount Vernon Jose Garcia, Memphis Tristen Ramirez, Jourdanton \Jaron Hayden, Industrial Jacob Murphy, Kountze Josie Smith, Santo Colton Brietzke, Marion Jacob Roberts, Tulia HMacy Esquivel, Crane Bryce Hasty, Whitney John Pizana, Odem Eduardo Velazquez, Crane \Joshua Flowers, Grandview ALTO CLARINET Will Tipton, Water Valley Shaynalynn Puerto, Port Isabel Trent Yerigan, Tolar H= Senior 4-year All-State Daniella Alvarez, Fort Stockton Jordan Steele, White Oak Donna Hyde, Kemp \= Senior 3-year All-State Jazz Ensemble Personnel ALTO SAXOPHONE TENOR SAX BARITONE SAX \Dylan Stepherson, Anna \Arya Nallanthighall, Greenhill Emilio Soliz, H.M. King Abel Jaimes, Fredericksburg Michael Conrado, Canton GUITAR TRUMPET TROMBONE Graham Bryan, Henderson Evan Knapp, Fredericksburg HSamuel Harris, Boerne Kenni Billings, Hawley Ander Castaneda, Fredericksburg BASS GUITAR Cody Trahan, Silsbee Hunter Wood, Silsbee Rayce Baker, China Spring Eduardo Arias, Fredericksburg Mason Campbell, Beckville BASS TROMBONE DRUMS Josue Borrego, Rio Hondo Mark Rodriguez, Henderson PIANO Seth Gonyea, Kaufman Mark Simmons, Fulshear Micah York, Redwater Symphonic Band Personnel PICCOLO Megan McCoy, Bullard FRENCH HORN Coby Campbell, Lampasas Hailey Schnabel, Argyle \Tyler Autin, Chapel Hill Hannah Campbell, Huntington Hannah Humpherys, Bushland FLUTE Celestia Wilkey, Seminole Katelynn Messer, Mabank HSergio Savala, Littlefield Valerie Tarwater, Littlefield Hailey Sherrill, Smithville Ji Soo Chong, Kennedale Ivy Lopez, Crystal City \Jonatan Alfaro, Rockport-Fulton Stephen Matherne, Hardin-Jefferson HSavannah Roque, Littlefield Coldon Land, Littlefield Kelli Sandidge, Carthage Hunter Anderson, Tarkington Audrey Livingston, Argyle ALTO CLARINET Allison Magera, Columbus Kaitlyn Cox, Wylie Daniel Lander, Salado Reid McGowan, Anna Seb Seager, The Kinkaid School Katlyn Holmes, Pittsburg Nathanael Salas, La Feria Noelia Moreno, Cleveland Gunnar Rose, Seymour Yuvia Leon, Athens TROMBONE Yazmine Salazar, Grulla BASS CLARINET Trace Bails, Bushland Maria Benavidez, Hidalgo Alexus Lerma, Krum Cole McCue, Argyle Coby Campbell, Lampasas Joshua Lopez, Grulla Jessica DuBose, Mabank \Diana Guerrero, Crystal City Macy Vincent, Brownfield \Mason Haught, Gilmer Alison Holden, Gatesville Allison Steed, Pleasant Grove Logan LeMay, China Spring Caitlyn Hilliard, Sanger Noah Rayos, Springtown Mario Rodriguez, Hidalgo Iran Gallardo, Hidalgo Federico Flores, Grulla Taylr Mannon, Mabank CONTRABASS CLARINET Jace Thomas, Brownsboro Isabella Cortez, Fabens HNathan Parker, Ferris Sergio Martinez, Fredericksburg Jennifer Yanez, Littlefield Jeffery Baird, Huntington Miguel Garcia, La Feria Anna Hudson, Canton Alexis Thorburn, Robinson Nikolas Delacruz, Estacado Spencer Owens, Levelland OBOE ALTO SAXOPHONE Josh Cannon, Salado Ashley Levesque Trujillo, Springtown Joshua Carrillo, Abernathy Kaylea Wright, Graham Taylor Childress, Argyle Eddie Cazares, Hidalgo Zachary Wise, Gladewater Aaron Hart, Fulshear Thalia Guerrero, Bellville Rachel Black, Aubrey BASS TROMBONE BASSOON Karyme Renteria, Chapel Hill Noah Carter, Kountze Ansun Sujoe, Bethesda Christian Casey Shubert, Big Spring \Monzerat Flores, Jourdanton TENOR SAXOPHONE Cale Hayes, Melissa Brianna Mattis, Cleveland Austin Lomas, Canton Katerina Sawyer, Awty International EUPHONIUM SOPRANO CLARINET Diego Nevarez, Mountain View Christian Stoll, Taylor \Jose Luis Callejas, Port Isabel Daniel Bartley, Canton Diana De La Garza, Grulla BARITONE SAXOPHONE CLARINET Korey Broussard, Liberty-Eylau Brian Chapa, Castleberry Kevin Rodriguez, Mountain View Tam Dang, Bethesda Christian School Benjamin Gunthorpe, Woodlands Christian David Molina, Sealy Tyler Stiles, Texas Leadership Jasper Murphy, Melissa TUBA Thaleah Guzman, Grulla Caleb Chambers, Legacy Christian TRUMPET \Logan Sells, White Oak Ehren Batig, Springtown Jonathan Palomino, Madisonville Christopher Vazquez, Somerset Itzhak Corona, Grulla Saidee Mendoza, Levelland Albert Dominguez, Andrews \Jose Luis Callejas, Port Isabel Caleb Roubieu, Hargrave Chris Hanlin, Gilmer Jakari Holland, Liberty-Eylau Abraham Faz, Crystal City Sean Henricks, Anna Bonnie Dyess, Canton Madison Parker, Chapel Hill Nayelly Enriquez, Pittsburg Arturo Ortiz, Hidalgo Karissa Reyes, Rio Hondo Julian Monsivais, Lake Worth \Austin Rogers, Alvarado Alyssa Vasquez, Rio Hondo \Abbey Bryan, Big Spring Jesus Rodriguez, Mountain View Austyn Pargas, Hondo Patrick Murr, Alvarado Michaela Cole, Alvarado Seth Randolph, Robinson \Anissa Mott, Leonard Gavin Clarke, Van STRING BASS Miguel Garcia, Fredericksburg Logan Sanford, Sanger April Tang, Princeton Charlye Baker, China Spring Camden Mize, Kaufman Hunter Simmons, Olney Mia Stenberg, Fredericksburg Edgar Espino, Cleveland Madison Willson, Gladewater Angel Almanza, Borger Jazmin Hinojosa, Grulla PERCUSSION Karter Hennigan, Argyle \Gabriella Cate, Argyle Caleb Baumert, Dalhart Trinity Miller, Wylie HEulices Lupercio, Crane Aaron Milam, Spring Hill Reed Cessna, Bellville Josiah Henderson, Atlanta \Brooke Enloe, Cleveland Chance Bailey, Llano Paula Boothman, Silsbee Isaac Romer, Lorena Emma Clarke, Stephenville Dontae Teuton, Wills Point \Mackenzie Mobley, Sanger Bryan Gonzalez, Mountain View Dakota Chapman, Kennedale Diego Montes, Grulla Ashley Lee, Grulla Norma Igarta, Fredericksburg Maria Ramirez, Hidalgo H= Senior 4-year All-State Antonio Reyes, Greenwood Jessica Moody, Wylie \= Senior 3-year All-State Freddy Cimermancic, Port Isabel Perla De La Fuente, Mountain View We wish to thank Beth Morrison from Thrall High School for playing the piano in the Symphonic Band, Pender’s Music Company in Denton for collating the music folders, Terry Cox and TLC Fundraising-Logoware-Custom Printing and Mac Miller, owner of American Band Instruments, for providing snacks and drinks during rehearsal breaks, Apprentice Band Organizer Brian Sours for all of his help, McKay Music Company in Sulphur Springs and Garland for pencils and music folders, and Anna ISD and Quinlan ISD for equipment. Conductor podiums, conductor stands and conductor chairs provided by Melhart Music Center. Percussion equipment provided by Ludwig/Musser, a division of Conn-Selmer, Sabian Cymbals of Canada, and Gon Bops, in cooperation with Brook Mays Music/H&H Music and Lone Star Percussion. Pianos provided by Steinway & Sons. Digital keyboards provided by Romeo Music.