The History of the Las Vegas Academy Guitar Program 2002-2015
Thirteen Years
Compiled by Bill Swick
Las Vegas Academy 315 S. 7th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 www.classroomguitar.com
This is dedicated to the following eight students who completed the first four years of classroom guitar offered at the Las Vegas Academy.
Stephen Boggioni Ryan Boylan Addison Costella Marquicia Dominigue Shane Olivas Jeckster Rico Walter Turner Angie Walker
1 Las Vegas Academy Guitar Program
The Beginning
The guitar program at the Las Vegas Academy began at the start of the 2002-03 school year with the following 29 guitar majors.
First Varsity 3 Guitar Class at LVA Fall, 2002 (Advanced)
Kylee Andreasen (sophomore) Eli Bloecker (senior) Stephen Boggioni (freshman) Sarah Boka (sophomore) Addison Costella (freshman) Nick Giordano (freshman) Jeremy Gorlin (junior) Mary Haddad (senior) Keith Hardin (junior) Rick Monsalvo (senior) Shane Olivas (freshman) Sarah O’Malley (freshman) Barry Provost (junior) Jeckster Rico (freshman)
First Varsity 2 Guitar Class at LVA Fall, 2002 (Intermediate)
Brandon Beligni (freshman) Ryan Boylan (freshman) Jaron Brumley (freshman) Stephanie Burleson (sophomore) Evan Carlisle (sophomore) Marquicia Domingue (freshman) Joe Farrell (sophomore) Brendan Mahathey (freshman) Ryan Merriman (freshman) David Morley (sophomore) Nick Morley (freshman) Matthew Novit (freshman) Walter Turner (freshman) Angie Walker (freshman) Brandon Zitch (freshman)
2 First Elective Beginning Guitar Class at LVA Fall, 2002
Jennifer Anich Randie Barnes Robert Bravo (became a guitar major the following year) Stephanie Brinkerhoff (became a guitar major the following year) Abigail Burden Robert Cabrera Kathryn Carley (became a guitar major the following year) Shantell Crawford (became a guitar major the following year) Rostyslav Dzhurinsky Ricardo Garcia Chris Green (became a guitar major the following year) Adrina Hanson Charell Jackson Meghan LaFleur Kourtenaye Monroe Sasha Romandetti Kelly Seeley Angela Tramont Neil Vogt Summer Younguist
The following guitar majors were seniors the year the guitar program began.
Eli Bloecker Mary Haddad Rick Monsalvo
These students graduated as guitar majors having had only one year of guitar at LVA.
The following students were juniors during the first year and graduated with two years of guitar at LVA.
Jeremy Gorlin Keith Hardin Barry Provost
Jeremy Gorlin, Keith Hardin and Barry Provost were in guitar class with Mr. Swick at Palo Verde and came to LVA the same time Mr. Swick joined the faculty at LVA.
3 The following guitar students were sophomores during the 2002-03 school year.
Kylee Andreasen (completed 3 years as a guitar major at LVA. First student to graduate in Nevada with 7 years of classroom guitar) Sarah Boka (completed 3 years as a guitar major at LVA) Stephanie Burleson (completed 3 years as a guitar major at LVA) Kathryn Carley (doubled majored in art and guitar her senior year) Evan Carlisle (graduated early after completing 2 years as a guitar major at LVA) Joe Farrell (completed 3 years as a guitar major at LVA) Chris (Green) Kullman (completed 3 years as a guitar major at LVA) David Morley (moved to Korea after 1 year at LVA)
Kylee Andreasen was in guitar for one year at Palo Verde High School with Mr. Swick and transferred to LVA with Mr. Swick.
The following guitar students were freshmen during the 2002-03 school year:
Brandon Beligni (moved to Utah after freshman year) Stephen Boggioni (first to complete four years of classroom guitar at LVA) Ryan Boylan (first to complete four years of classroom guitar at LVA) Jaron Brumley (left LVA after freshman year) Addison Costella (first to complete four years of classroom guitar at LVA) Marquicia Dominigue (first to complete four years of classroom guitar at LVA) Nick Giordano (switched majors after junior year) Brendan Mahathey (graduated early at the completion of junior year) Ryan Merriman (left LVA during freshman year) Nick Morley (moved to Korea after freshman year) Matthew Novit (left LVA after junior year) Shane Olivas (first to complete four years of classroom guitar at LVA) Sarah O’Malley (left LVA after junior year) Jeckster Rico (first to complete four years of classroom guitar at LVA) Walter Turner (first to complete four years of classroom guitar at LVA) Angie Walker (first to complete four years of classroom guitar at LVA) Brandon Zitch (switched majors after sophomore year)
Stephen Boggioni, Nick Giordano and Sarah O’Malley were guitar students with Mr. Swick at Rogich Middle School and came to LVA as freshmen.
The First LVA Guitar Quartet
The first LVA Guitar Quartet consisted of Keith Hardin, Jeremy Gorlin, Kylee Andreasen and Eli Bloeker. Keith, Jeremy and Kylee had been in a quartet together at Palo Verde the previous year before transferring to LVA. The quartet performed at numerous conventions and special events the first year of its existence at LVA.
4 The First Senior Guitarist to Receive the Principal’s Award
Eli Bloeker was the recipient of the first Principal’s Award presented to a senior guitar major. Eli received this award at Senior Awards Night in the spring of 2003.
Outstanding Accomplishments the First Year 2002-03
1. Twenty-six out of the twenty-eight guitar students who qualified for the Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Solo & Ensemble were LVA guitar students. 2. The advanced guitar ensemble performed at the 2003 Winter NAMM Convention as part of a GAMA presentation. 3. The advanced guitar ensemble appeared on Fender Musical Instrument Corp.’s guitar education DVD. 4. LVA music department received its third Gold Grammy Award. 5. Recorded two CD’s, The First Year 2003, which features 12 tracks of selected large ensemble pieces by both Varsity 1 and Varsity 2, and LVA Guitar Solo & Ensemble 2003 featuring the students who received a Superior Rating at Solo & Ensemble in February, 2003. 6. Hosted the 2nd Annual CCSD Director’s Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble
The first performance given by the LVA guitar program was on October 22, 2002 in the Band Room at 7:00 p.m. Approximately fifty people were in attendance for this performance. This performance was the first guitar recital featuring guitar soloists and small ensembles.
The following is a program from this first performance.
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October 22, 2002 7:00 p.m. Las Vegas Academy First Guitar Recital Location: LVA Band Room Admission: Free
Op. 45, No. 1-Wohlfahrt Cantabile Francesco Molino David Morley Stephanie Burleson Angela Walker Op. 45, No. 16 Wohlfahrt Joe Farrell Capriccio Anton Logy Brandon Beligni Am Study No. 3 Matteo Carcassi Brendan Mahathey Mary Haddad Jazz Rhythm No. I Am Study No. 5 Dionisio Aguado Addison Costella Sarah Boka Rick Monsalvo
Am Study No. 7 Aaron Shear Jazz Rhythm No. 2 Am Study No. 8 Claude Gagnon Jeremy Gorlin Sarah O'Malley Rick Monsalvo
Am Study No. 10 Cees Hartog Rondo No. 2 J.P. Rameau Jeckster Rico Angela Walker Brendan Mahathey Em Study No.1 Traditional Walter Turner Stephen Boggioni Trios 5, 6 & 7 Ferdinando Carulli C Study No. 4 Carlo Domeniconni Keith Hardin Barry Provost Kylee Andreasen Jeremy Gorlin Am/C Study No. I Matteo Carcassi Shane Olivas Fit as a Fiddle Lennie Neihaus Stephanie Burleson Am Study No. 12 Niccolo Paganini Brandon Beligni C/Am Study No. 1 Niccolo Paganini Brendan Mahathey Nick Giordano Joe Farrell
Andante No. 2 Fernando Sor Swinging the Changes Mike Christiansen Kylee Andreasen Mary Haddad Shane Olivas Study in Bm Fernando Sor Jeckster Rico Keith Hardin Eli Bloecker
Study in D Fernando Sor Jeremy Gorlin
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The following students are the first to complete four years as guitar majors at LVA. These students were freshmen the year the guitar program at LVA began.
Stephen Boggioni Ryan Boylan Addison Costella Marquicia Dominigue Shane Olivas Jeckster Rico Walter Turner Angie Walker
All but one of these eight students also had classroom guitar at the middle school level.
Stephen Boggioni (guitar at Rogich MS 7th & 8th grades)-2 years with Mr. Swick Ryan Boylan (attended K.O. Knudson and had no guitar)-0 years Addison Costella (guitar at Molasky MS 7th & 8th grades)-2 years Marquicia Dominigue (guitar at Swainston MS 8th grade)-1 year Shane Olivas (guitar as Explorations at Thurman White MS ½ year of 6th & ½ year of 7th grades)-1 year Jeckster Rico (guitar at Molasky MS 6th & 7th grade)-2 years Walter Turner (guitar at Leid MS 6th, 7th & 8th grades)-3 years Angie Walker (guitar at Molasky 7th and Leavitt MS 8th grades)-2 years
The following are the total years of classroom guitar each of these eight students completed.
Stephen Boggioni-6 years Ryan Boylan-4 years Addison Costella-6 years Marquicia Dominigue-5 years Shane Olivas-5 years Jeckster Rico-6 years Walter Turner-7 years Angie Walker-6 years
First to Graduate with 7 Years of Classroom Guitar
As mentioned earlier, Kylee Andreasen was the first student in the state of Nevada and possible the U.S. to graduate from high school having completed seven years of classroom guitar. She began her first guitar class in the sixth grade at Becker MS with teacher, Bob Morris. She completed three years of guitar at Becker MS and started high school at Palo Verde HS.
7 Kylee was placed in the Intermediate Guitar class her freshman year at Palo Verde. Her teacher at Palo Verde was Bill Swick. When Mr. Swick transferred to the Las Vegas Academy in 2002, Kylee followed and was placed in the first advanced guitar class at LVA. She remained in that class the following three years. Kylee was also a member of the Palo Verde HS Guitar Quartet her freshman year and was a member of the LVA Guitar Quartet all three years she attended LVA.
During the final month of her senior year, Kylee was awarded a special trophy created in the custom shop of Fender Musical Instruments, Corp. to recognize her accomplishment of being the first to graduate with seven years of classroom guitar. This special trophy was presented by her first guitar teacher, Mr. Bob Morris, who has left the teaching profession and is currently the Coordinator of Guitar Education for Fender Musical Instruments, Corp.
Upon graduation of LVA, Kylee was accepted into the music education program at Utah State where she currently studies with Mike Christiansen.
First African American to Graduate with 7 Years of Classroom Guitar
Walter Turner III began guitar in the sixth grade at Lied Middle School with teacher Michael Fredrickson. Walter completed three years of classroom guitar in middle school. Upon graduation from Lied MS, Walter was accepted into the guitar program at the Las Vegas Academy in 2002, the first year of the guitar program.
Of the eight guitar majors to first graduate in 2006 with four years of classroom guitar at LVA, Walter Turner III is the only student with a total of seven years of classroom guitar. He is the second student in the state of Nevada and possibly the U.S. to graduate with seven years of guitar. However, he is the first Afro-American to complete this task.
First Student to Graduate with 6 Years of Classroom Guitar with Mr. Swick
Stephen Boggioni is the first student to graduate high school having attended six years of classroom guitar with Mr. Swick. He studied with Mr. Swick for two years at Rogich Middle School and four years at LVA.
8 YEAR TWO 2003-04
The LVA Guitar Program started with twenty-nine guitar majors in the Fall of 2002. Year two, Fall of 2003, began with fifty-seven guitar majors, just one student short of doubling in size of the previous year.
Varsity 3 Guitar Class at LVA Fall, 2003 (Advanced)
Brendyn Adams (freshman) Kylee Andreasen (junior) Derek Belmont (sophomore) Stephen Boggioni (sophomore) Sarah Boka (junior) Ryan Boylan (sophomore) Stephanie Burleson (junior) Amanda Caporicci (freshman) Evan Carlisle (sophomore) Addison Costella (sophomore) Jason Enrico (junior) Joe Farrell (junior) Billy Ferguson (junior) Nick Giordano (sophomore) Jeremy Gorlin (senior) Keith Hardin (senior) Brendan Mahathey (sophomore) Becky Neher (sophomore) Matt Novit (sophomore) Shane Olivas (sophomore) Sarah O’Malley (sophomore) Barry Provost (senior) Jeckster Rico (sophomore) Walter Turner (sophomore) Angela Walker (sophomore) Brandon Zitch (sophomore)
9 Varsity 2 Guitar Class at LVA Fall, 2003 (Intermediate)
Robert Baker (sophomore) Robert Bravo (senior) Corey Brewer (freshman) Stephanie Brinkerhoff (sophomore) Jesse Broening (freshman) Kathryn Carley (junior) Jeff Carter (freshman) Matthew Charles (freshman) Shantel Crawford (junior) Katie DeSilva (freshman) Marquicia Dominigue (sophomore) Stephen Dunn (freshman) Zachary Ford (freshman) Chris Green (junior) Dillon Gulk (freshman) Reid Heidel (freshman) Ashley Holmen (freshman) Brianna Lewis (freshman) Jack Long (freshman) Kevin Luu (freshman) Travis Lyons (freshman) David Malone (freshman) Wyatt McKenzie (freshman) Holly Sherwood (freshman) Tsvetelina Stefanova (junior) Brittany Verzani (freshman)
First Varsity 1 Guitar Class at LVA Fall, 2003 (Beginning)
Chris Baker (sophomore) Stephen Eng (freshman) Scarlet Fischer (freshman) Julian Gonzales (freshman) Rob Livolsi (freshman) Nick Mancini (freshman)
These students met at the same time the non-majors, elective guitar classes were taught. It was the first step towards having three full classes of guitar majors.
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Beginning Guitar Class at LVA Fall, 2003 (Elective Class)
James Adams Brock Engle Kristen Mueller Lindsay Anderson Amber Fallon Jasmine Nicholas Bobby Arthur Victoria Grubbs Tania Real Sabrina Bolster Ivy Hensel Mario Rios Brandie Brundage Brenna Jordan Kathy Romanova Raven Cadiente Sandro Ladu Jon Rosenberger Abel Corza Leah Land Ronnie Santos Ashley Davis Amber Moore Desi Waller
The first concert of year two was presented in the Black Box Theater on October 29, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Admission was $5.00. Approximately 150 people were in attendance.
11 October 29, 2003 Year 2 Concert 1 Black Box Theater INTERMEDIATE ENSEMBLE Tribute to 17th Century Composer Robert de Visee
ADVANCED QUARTETS Tribute to 17th Century Composer Gasper Sanz
Derek, Brendan, Stephen, Matt “Passacalles in A Minor” Stephanie, Angie, Becky, Amanda “Fuga No. 2 in D Minor” Billy, Ryan, Evan, Jason “Marionas” Jeckster, Shane, Nick, Addison “Maricapalos” Keith, Kylee, Jeremy, Barry “Espanoletas”
ADVANCED SOLOISTS
Amanda Caporicci “Blackbird” Lennon/McCartney Jeckster Rico “Every Breath You Take” Sting Becky Neher “Over the Rainbow” Harberg/Arlen Brendan Mahathey “Packington’s Pound” Anonymous Shane Olivas “El Vito“ Spanish Traditional Derek Belmont “Canarios” Gasper Sanz Keith Hardin “El Uttimo Tremelo” Barrios Mangore
ADVANCED ENSEMBLE
“Bebop Boogie in F” - arr. Bill Swick “Study No. 12 in A Major”-Fernando Sor “Chaconne in F Major” (Welcome to our World) -George Frederick Handel
All arrangements by Bill Swick
12 December 8, 2003 Year 2, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center INTERMEDIATE ENSEMBLE
“Minuet, Bouree, Gavot”-G.F. Handel “Kemp’s Jig”-Anonymous “Paddy Whack”-Irish Traditional “Minuet”-Krieger “Air in E Minor”-Henry Purcell “Polonaise”-Ana Bach “Deck the Halls” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” “Joy to the World” “Good King Wenceslas” “What Child is This?” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
ADVANCED QUARTET Keith Hardin, Jeremy Gorlin, Barry Provost, Kylee Andreasen “Sinfonia”-J.S. Bach
ADVANCED ENSEMBLE “Swinging in Bb” - arr. Bill Swick “Study No. 14”-Fernando Sor “Study No. 18”-Fernando Sor “Study No. 20”-Fernando Sor “What Sweeter Music”-Robert Herrick “Ding, Dong, Merrily on High”-French Traditional “Hebrew Medley”-Traditional “Let it Snow! Let it Snow!”-Cahn/Styne “Here Comes Santa Claus”-Autry/Haldeman “Carol of the Bells”-Leontovich
All arrangements by Bill Swick
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March 11, 2004 Year 2, Concert 3 Black Box Theater INTERMEDIATE ENSEMBLE
Rondo-L.von Call Champagne Rag-Joseph Lamb Rosebuds in June-Charles Ancliffe Malaguena-Ernesto Lecuona Appalachian Rain-Leo Welch Cateret-Traditional
ADVANCED QUARTET Keith Hardin, Jeremy Gorlin, Barry Provost, Kylee Andreasen
ADVANCED ENSEMBLE Gigue-Couperin Rigadon-J.P. Rameau Cat’s Fugue-Scarlatti Tribute to Eric Clapton Layla Tears in Heaven Sunshine of Your Love
All arrangements by Bill Swick
14 May 14, 2004 Year 2, Concert 4 Performing Arts Center
BEGINNING ENSEMBLE
The Vicar of Bray-Hadsted J’ai Un Bon Tabac-Hadsted Drizzle-Montreuil Goddesses-Hadsted Tango Argentin-Montreuil Tyler’s Blues-Montreuil April in Rio-Montreuil Lite Rock Medley Rock ‘n Roll Medley
INTERMEDIATE ENSEMBLE
Minuet-J.P. Rameau *The Pasture-Ferdinando Carulli *Riffin-Leo Welch Yesterday-Paul McCartney *Don’t Get Around Much Any More”-Duke Ellington Canon in D-Pachelbel The Cay-Mike Christiansen *Pipeline-Spickard/Carman
ADVANCED ENSEMBLE
*Gavotte-Couperin *Sonata-Scarlatti Quartet-Vivaldi *Classical Gas-Mason Williams *Autumn Leaves-Johnny Mercer *Mr. PC-John Coltrane
*Appears on the new 2004 LVA Guitar Ensemble CD Disk 3
All arrangements by Bill Swick
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The Second LVA Guitar Quartet
The first LVA Guitar Quartet consisted of Keith Hardin, Jeremy Gorlin, Kylee Andreasen and Eli Bloeker. Eli graduated after the first year of guitar at LVA. Keith, Jeremy and Kylee remained members of the LVA Guitar Quartet. Eli’s chair was replaced by Barry Provost. The quartet was featured at the Renaissance Faire in Las Vegas in the fall of 2003. This quartet was the first in the state of Nevada to receive the Nevada Music Educators Association’s Command Performance. This quartet also performed in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Bi-Annual National Music Educators National Conference. Both events occurred in the spring of 2004. This quartet also recorded the first LVA Guitar Quartet CD.
The Second Senior Guitarist to Receive the Principal’s Award
Keith Hardin was the recipient of the second Principal’s Award presented to a senior guitar major. Keith received this award at Senior Awards Night in the spring of 2004.
Outstanding Accomplishments the Second Year 2003-04
1. Forty-nine guitar students who qualified for the Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Solo & Ensemble were LVA guitar students. 2. The advanced guitar ensemble attended the 2004 Winter NAMM Convention. 3. The LVA Guitar Quartet won Command Performance at the NMEA annual conference in Las Vegas and performed at the MENC Bi-Annual National Conference in Minneapolis, MN. 4. LVA music department received a Grammy Signature School Award. 5. The LVA Guitar Quartet recorded the first LVA Quartet CD. 6. The 49 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a 2-Disk CD of their All- State performances. A 3rd disk was added to the set of the Advanced Guitar Ensemble performing large ensemble pieces. 7. Hosted the 3rd Annual CCSD Director’s Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble Festival.
16 YEAR THREE 2004-05
Year two of The LVA Guitar Program started with fifty-seven guitar majors. Year three began with eighty-two guitar majors, a 65% increase from the previous year.
VARSITY 3 2004-05 (Advanced)
Brendyn Adams (Sophomore) Kylee Andreasen (Senior) Bobby Baker (Sophomore) Derek Belmont (Junior) Sarah Boka (Senior) Ryan Boylan (Junior) Jesse Broening (Sophomore) Stephanie Burleson (Senior) Amanda Caporicci (Sophomore) Kathryn Carley (Senior) Matthew Charles (Sophomore) Addison Costella (Junior) Marquicia Domingue (Junior) Joe Farrell (Senior) Billy Ferguson (Senior) Zak Ford (Sophomore) Nick Giordano (Junior) Dillon Gulk (Sophomore) Brianna Lewis (Sophomore) Kevin Luu (Sophomore) Travis Lyons (Sophomore) David Malone (Sophomore) Wyatt McKenzie (Sophomore) Becky Neher (Junior) Matthew Novit (Junior) Shane Olivas (Junior) Jeckster Rico (Junior) Brittany Verzani (Sophomore) Angela Walker (Junior)
17 VARSITY 2 2004-05 (Intermediate)
Chris Baker (Junior) Stephen Boggioni (Junior) Georgina Castro (Freshman) Steven Eng (Sophomore) Julian Gonzales (Sophomore) Lucas Gordon (Freshman) Chris Green (Senior) Alex Haase (Freshman) Ashley Holmen (Sophomore) Alex Johnson (Freshman) Stephanie Kutner (Freshman) Rob Livolsi (Sophomore) Brendan Mahathey (Junior) Nick Mancini (Sophomore) Amanda McGurk (Freshman) Sarah O’Malley (Junior) Nicole Platania (Freshman) James Quinn (Freshman) Ben Reynolds (Freshman) Travis Roberts (Sophomore) Michael Romano (Freshman) Nico Salgado (Freshman) Chaz Schoenbeck (Freshman) Holly Sherwood (Sophomore) Byron Tabor (Freshman) Walter Turner (Junior) Leavitt Wells (Freshman)
VARSITY 1 2004-05 (Beginning) Frank Bonomo (Freshman) Casee Edsall (Freshman) Matt Gonzales (Freshman) Tyler Gonzales (Freshman) Michaela Goodall (Freshman) Josh Harris (Freshman) Marco Hernandez (Freshman) Bryce Krason (Junior) Ryan Lewis (Freshman) Miguel Navarro (Senior) Erika Mones (Freshman) Alex Nielsen (Freshman) Travis Roberts (Freshman) Christian Rogers (Freshman) Cameron Sandy (Freshman)
18 October 15, 2004 Year 3, Concert 1 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE ENSEMBLE
Diabelli No. 1-Diabelli Gavotte-Alessandro Scarlatti Tribute to Fernando Sor Study No. 8 Andante in B Minor Andantino in G Andantino Andante in A Minor Theme from Op. 102-Mauro Guiliani
SOLOISTS
Amanda Caporicci “Gavotte” J.S. Bach Brendyn Adams “Sonatina” Ferdinando Carulli Travis Lyons “Siciliene” Jose Ferre Bobby Baker “Kojo No Tsuki” Traditional Derek Belmont “Langstrom’s Pony” Traditional Jesse Broening “Study” Jesse Broening
ADVANCED ENSEMBLE
Eine Kleine Nachtmusic-Mozart Quartet Op. 1, No. 6-Joseph Haydn Presto Finale Andante-Concerto in G for Two Mandolins Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton Tribute to Les Paul-”How High the Moon”-Hamilton/Lewis
All arrangements by Bill Swick
19 December 10, 2004 Year 3, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Beginning Guitar Ensemble
Fit as a Fiddle—Lennie Niehaus* C/Am Study No. 1-Niccolo Paganini* Am Study No. 12-Niccolo Paganini* Sor Study No. 1-Fernando Sor* Minuet-Johann Krieger* Good King Wenceslas-Traditional* Come All Ye Faithful-Traditional* Deck the Halls-Traditional*
Mr. Francisco Grijalva and the LVA Mariachi Ensemble Feliz Navidad -Arr. Frank Grijalva
Intermediate Guitar Ensemble
Presto-Johan Helmich Roman* Round Dance-John Duarte* Caprice No. 14-Niccolo Paganini Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer-Johnny Marks* It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas-Meredith Wilson* Frosty the Snowman-Steve Nelson/Jack Rollins* Stairway to Heaven-Jimmy Page/Robert Plant* Featuring Mr. Steve Clark (guitar) and Coach Clarkson (vocal) Silent Night-Mohr/Gruber* Featuring Mr. Steve Clark (guitar) and Coach Clarkson (vocal)
Advanced Guitar Ensemble
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree-Johnny Marks* Santa Claus Is Coming to Town-Gene Autrey/Oakley Haldman* Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!-Sammy Cahn/Julie Styne* Concerto in G Major-2nd Allegro Movement-Vivaldi Toss Salad and Scrambled Eggs-Theme from “Frazier”* Nutcracker Jingles-Peter Tschaikowsky
*Arrangements by Bill Swick
March 11, 2005 Year 3, Concert 3 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Beginning Guitar Ensemble A Tribute to the Music of Robert DeVisee Gigue Bouree Allemande Minuet in D Minor Minuet in E Minor Bouree in C Polonaise-Ana M. Bach Air in E Minor-Henry Purcell
The LVA Guitar Trio Trio No. 17-J.S. Bach
Intermediate Guitar Ensemble A Tribute to the Music of Gasper Sanz Marionas Maricapalos Espanoletas Villanos Passacalles in A Minor Folk Song-John Duarte Canarios-Gasper Sanz
The LVA Guitar Quartet Grand Sonata for Guitar and Piano-Niccolo Paganini
Advanced Guitar Ensemble Sonatina-Allegretto Movement-F. Moreno Torroba Funeral March-Fernando Sor Symphony IV-William Boyce-Arr. Bruce Behnke (Guest Conductor-Bruce Behnke) Allegro Vivace ma non Troppo Gavot The Girl From Ipanema-Antonio Carlos Jobim (Guest vocalist-Kimarie Lynn) Summertime-George Gershwin(Guest vocalist-Kimarie Lynn) Blue Bossa-Kenny Bohlkaam Straight, No Chaser-Thelonius Monk
All Arrangements by Bill Swick Except “Symphony IV” May 13, 2005 Year 3, Concert 4 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
The 2005 GRAMMY® Signature Schools Gold & Gibson Guitar Grant Awards Presentation Concert
LVA Brass Ensemble-Ed Jackson Conductor Fanfare Pour Preceder “La Peri”-Paul Dukas
Las Vegas Academy Singers-ShaunAnthony Williams Conductor Elijah Rock-Moses Hogan
Beginning Guitar Class-Frank Grijalva Conductor Perfidia – Traditional Lite Rock Medley Rock ‘n Roll Medley
Varsity 1 Guitar-Bill Swick Conductor Over the Rainbow-Harold Arden Yesterday-Paul McCartney Pipeline-Spickard/Carman
GRAMMY® Signature Schools Gold & Gibson Guitar Grant Presentation Awards David R. Sears, Sr. Director Education Programs, The GRAMMY Foundation® Hosted by Nate Tanenbaum, Ch.13 News Anchor
Varsity 2 Guitar Don’t Get Around Much Anymore-Duke Ellington Sophisticated Lady-Duke Ellington Swinging the Changes-Mike Christiansen She’s Leaving Home-Lennon/McCartney Birthday-Lennon/McCartney
LVA Guitar Quartet It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing-Duke Ellington
Varsity 3 Guitar I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You-James Horner ShaunAnthony Williams Conducting Featuring the Las Vegas Academy Singers and Palo Verde Madrigals Johnny B. Goode-Chuck Berry Featuring Ben Reynolds on vocals Purple Haze-Jimi Hendrix The Wind Cries Mary-Jimi Hendrix Manic Depression-Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child-Jimi Hendrix All guitar arrangements by Bill Swick The Third LVA Guitar Quartet
The second LVA Guitar Quartet consisted of Keith Hardin, Jeremy Gorlin, Kylee Andreasen and Barry Provost. Keith, Jeremy and Barry graduated in 2004 leaving Kylee as the only remaining member of the LVA Guitar Quartet. The three empty chairs were filled by Rebecca Neher, Shane Olivas and Jeckster Rico. The quartet was invited to perform at the first pre-college guitar ensemble at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. This quartet also took first place in the high school division at the University of Texas- Brownsville National Guitar Ensemble Competition. The quartet qualified for the NMEA All- State Solo & Ensemble festival. This quartet recorded the second LVA Guitar Quartet CD.
The First LVA Guitar Trio
The first LVA Guitar Trio was created during the 2004-05 school year. The original members were Nick Giordano, Addison Costella and Derek Belmont. There was also a sophomore guitar trio created this year as well. The members were David Malone, Zak Ford and Travis Lyons.
The Third Senior Guitarist to Receive the Principal’s Award
Kylee Andreasen was the recipient of the third Principal’s Award presented to a senior guitar major. Kylee received this award at Senior Awards Night in the spring of 2005.
Outstanding Accomplishments the Third Year 2004-05
1. Thirty LVA guitar students qualified for the Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Solo & Ensemble. 2. The advanced guitar ensemble attended the 2005 Winter NAMM Convention. 3. LVA music department received a Grammy Signature Gold School Award. 4. The LVA Guitar Quartet recorded the second LVA Quartet CD. 5. The 30 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a CD of their All-State performances. 6. The guitar program received the first Gibson Education Award of $5,000. 7. The LVA Guitar Quartet and LVA Guitar Trio were invited to perform at the first pre-college guitar festival at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles 8. The LVA Guitar Quartet took first place in the high school division of the University of Texas-Brownsville National Guitar Ensemble Competition 9. Kylee Andreasen received the Fender Award for being the first guitar student to complete seven consecutive years of classroom guitar. 10. Hosted the 4th Annual CCSD Director’s Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble 11. Created the LVA Guitar Trio 12. Began using Finale Performance Assessment for Playing Tests
23 YEAR FOUR 2005-06
Year three of The LVA Guitar Program started with eighty-two guitar majors. Year four began with eighty-four guitar majors. The only seats available were those that were vacated at the end of the 2005 school year.
VARSITY 3 2005-06 (Advanced)
Brendyn Adams (Junior) Bobby Baker (Junior) Chris Baker (Senior) Derek Belmont (Senior) Stephen Boggioni (Senior) Ryan Boylan (Senior) Jesse Broening (Junior) Amanda Caporicci (Junior) Matthew Charles (Junior) Addison Costella (Senior) Marquicia Domingue (Senior) Zak Ford (Junior) Brianna Lewis (Junior) Travis Lyons (Junior) David Malone (Junior) Becky Neher (Senior) Shane Olivas (Senior) Ben Reynolds (Junior) Jeckster Rico (Senior) Michael Romano (Sophomore) Byron Tabor (Sophomore) Walter Turner (Senior) Brittany Verzani (Junior) Angela Walker (Senior)
24 VARSITY 2 2005-06 (Intermediate)
Frank Bonomo (Sophomore) Georgina Castro (Sophomore) Casee Edsall (Sophomore) Steven Eng (Junior) Matt Gonzales (Sophomore) Tyler Gonzales (Sophomore) Lucas Gordon (Sophomore) Alex Haase (Sophomore) Ashley Holmen (Junior) Bryce Krason (Senior) Stephanie Kutner (Sophomore) Ryan Lewis (Sophomore) Rob Livolsi (Junior) Nick Mancini (Junior) Amanda McGurk (Sophomore) Wyatt McKenzie (Junior) Erika Mones (Sophomore) Alex Nielsen (Sophomore) Travis Roberts (Sophomore) Christian Rogers (Sophomore) Nico Salgado (Sophomore) C. J. Sandy (Sophomore) Chaz Schoenbeck (Sophomore) Holly Sherwood (Junior) Leavitt Wells (Sophomore)
25 VARSITY 1 2005-06 (Beginning)
Quinn Beagle (Freshman) Arthur Belokonov (Freshman) Theresa Brackett (Freshman) Albert Carroll (Freshman) Alan Edwards (Senior) Kayti Ellis (Sophomore) Kristyn Graham (Sophomore) Melissa Harris (Freshman) Timminy Haycock (Senior) Chris Iorio (Freshman) Brandon Jones (Freshman) Niesha Jones (Freshman) Andrew Kaimi (Freshman) Brock Keadle (Freshman) Doug Kennedy (Sophomore) Trevor Kratzel (Freshman) Alex Lamonte (Freshman) Thomas Lane (Freshman) Katrina Leshan (Freshman) Mathew MacLean (Freshman) Samantha Piscopo (Freshman) Dani Plecenik (Freshman) Natasha Polk (Sophomore) Gabbi Ronquillo (Freshman) Brandon Russo (Freshman) Fabian Sanchez (Freshman) Salvatore Savini (Freshman) Andrew Silva (Freshman) Travis Wade (Freshman) Jaclyn Wegner (Freshman) Michael Zunino (Freshman) Zach Zunino (Freshman)
26 October 14, 2005 Year 4, Concert 1 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Varsity 2—Intermediate Guitar Ensemble Rondo—Leonard von Call Haydn’s Symphonic Theme—Johannes Brahms Movement 1 Movement 2 English Suite—John Duarte Prelude Rondeau—J. Mouret Arr. Dr. Glenn Cooper Dr. Glenn Cooper—Guest Conductor Hunter’s Round—Artot The Cay– Mike Christiansen Stomp and Pick—James McLeod
Duo Brillante Dr. Glenn Cooper/Mr. Bill Swick
LVA Guitar Trio Zak Ford/Travis Lyons/David Malone
LVA Guitar Quartet Derek Belmont/Becky Neher/Shane Olivas/Jeckster Rico
Varsity 3—Advanced Guitar Ensemble The Loose Apaloose-Chris Buzzelli Lovin’ You-Chet Catallo Morning Dance-Jay Beckenstein Venezuela Waltzes-Antonio Lauro Number 1 Number 2 Perdido-Juan Tizol
All arrangements written by Bill Swick except “Rondeau”
27 November 14, 2005 Year 4, Recital 1 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Recital
Varsity 1 – Kemp’s Jig-Anonymous-16th Century Mathew Charles-Villano-Gasper Sanz-1640-1710 Varsity 1-Bouree-G.P. Telemann 1681-1767 Becky Neher-Suite 3, BMV 1009 Prelude-J.S. Bach-1685-1750 Derek Belmont-Banish Misfortune-Celtic Traditional 17th Century Walter Turner-Sonatina-Ferdinando Carulli-1770-1841 LVA Guitar Quartet-Derek Belmont, Becky Neher, Shane Olivas, Jeckster Rico Rondo-Ferdinando Carulli-1770-1841 C.J. Sandy-Op. 100, No. 3- Mauro Guiliani-1781-1828 Varsity 1-Op. 31, No. 23-Ferndano Sor-1780-1839 Andantino Lucas Gordon-Spanish Ballad-Spanish Traditional 19th Century Ben Reynolds-El Vito-Spanish Traditional 19th Century Travis Lyons-Traumerei-Robert Schumann-1819-1856 Varsity 1-Op.43, No 1-Fernando Sor-1780-1839 Andante in B Minor Andante in A Minor Chaz Schoenbeck-Two Waltzes-Johann Strauss II-1825-1899 Stephanie Kutner-Flight of Icarus-Thomas Coffey Georgina Castro, Casee Edsall, Amanda McGurk, Erika Mones The Cay-Mike Christiansen
28 December 9, 2005 Year 4, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Winter Guitar Concert VARSITY 1 Deck the Halls-Traditional Hark! The Herald Angels Sing-Mendelssohn Joy to the World-G.F. Handel Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree-Johnny Marks We Wish You a Merry Christmas-Traditional
VARSITY 2 Study No. 20-Fernando Sor Afro-Cuban Lullaby-Traditional Exactly Like You-Johnny Hugh White Christmas-Traditional Frosty the Snowman-S. Nelson/J. Rollins Hebrew Medley-Traditional Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!-S. Cahn/J. Styne
VARSITY 3 We’ve Got Rhythm-Steve Schenkel Just the Way You Are-Billy Joel Sleigh Ride-LeRoy Anderson Ding Dong Merrily on High-Traditional It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas-Meredith Wilson Carol of the Bells-Traditional This Masquerade-Leon Russell All Arrangements by Bill Swick
29 February 16, 2006 Year 4, Recital 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Recital
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble - Music of Gasper Sanz (1640-1710) Fuga Passacalias Villanos Ryan Lewis—Jesus Joy of Man’s Desiring-J.S. Bach (1685-1750) LVA Guitar Trio—Fuga—J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Rogers Quartet—Andante-Vivaldi (1648-1741) Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble—Bouree in C—Robert DeVisee (1650-1725) Casee Edsall-Andante-Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841) Holmen/Sandy Duo-Duet No. 7-Ferdinando Carulli (1770-1841) Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble-El Vito-Traditional David Malone–Caprice-Legnani (1790-1877) Travis Lyons-Theme From the Zarzuela Marina-Pascual Arrieta Zak Ford-Valse No. 4, Op. 8—Barrios Mangore (1855-1944) LVA Guitar Trio-Spanish Dance No. 5 - Enrique Granados Byron Tabor-Cavatina-Stanley Myers (1947- ) Rob Livolsi-El Sueno Ultimo-Thomas Coffey (1962- ) Michael Romano-Autumn-Michael Romano (1990- ) Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble-Music of Gerard Montreuil (1927-1991) Tyler’s Blues Tango Argentine April in Rio
30 March 17, 2006 Year 4, Concert 3 Theater for the Performing Arts 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble The Angel Op.333-Ferdinand Carulli Chason-Manual Ponce Sky High on a Bop-Bugs Bower Moody Moe-Harry Huffnagle Everything I Do-Michale Kamen Sunday in Manhatten-Harry Huffnagle
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Rondo-Ferdinand Carulli Suite-Telemann Arr. Bruce Behnke Guest Student Conductor-Amanda Caporicci 1. Overture 2. Air 3.Gavotte Turn Your Love Around-J. Graydon, S. Lukather, B. Champlin Too High/I Wish Medley-Stevie Wonder Evil Ways-Sonny Henry Oye Como Va-Tito Puente
All arrangements written by Bill Swick unless indicated.
31 April 25, 2006 Year 4, Recital 3 Theater for the Performing Arts 7:00 p.m. Guitar Recital
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Packington’s Pound -Traditional A Welsh Dance -Traditional La Firolera -Traditional Georgina Castro/Amanda McGurk Duet No. 9 - Ferdinando Carulli Matthew Charles/David Malone Autumn Leaves - Johnny Mercer/Joseph Kosma Derek Belmont/Zak Ford Evening Dance -Andrew York Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Hunter’s Round -Artot Champagne Rag - Joseph Lamb Leavitt Wells-Packington’s Pound - Traditional Alex Nielsen - Maricapalas - Gasper Sanz Bobby Baker - Soldier’s Drill - Gary Davis Casee Edsall - Sonatina - Ferdinando Carulli Amanda Caporicci - Sonatine - Mauro Guiliani Christian Rogers - Choros No. 1 - Villa Lobos Travis Lyons - A Ma Mie - Alberto C. Obregon Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Rosebuds in June - Charles Ancliffe Appalachian Rain - Leo Welch
32 May 19, 2006 Year 4, Concert 4 Theater for the Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Concert
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Sonata No. 11 in G Major-Franz Joseph Haydn 1. Presto 2.Menuet & Trio Chaconne in F Major-George Frederick Handel Bebop Boogie in F- Harry Huffnagle Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton You Are the Sunshine of My Life-Stevie Wonder
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Grand Sonata for Guitar and Piano-Niccolo Paganini Mr. P.C.-John Coltrane Toss Salad and Scrambled Eggs - Theme from “Frazier” Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry Gerudo Valley -Theme from “Zelda” Super Mario Suite—Theme from “Mario”
All arrangements written by Bill Swick unless indicated.
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May 22, 2006 Year 4, Recital 4 Theater for the Performing Arts 7:00 p.m.
Senior Guitar Recital
Alan Edwards Two Guitars - Traditional Bryce Krason Allegro – D. Scarlotti Ryan Boylan Country Dance No. 8 – Aguado
Music by Fernando Sor Walter Turner Op. 51, No. 3 Addison Costella Op. 35, Op. 17 Jeckster Rico Funeral March
Marquicia Domingue Georgia – Hoagy Carmichael Derek Belmont The Bees- Mangore Barios Sunburst – Andrew York Becky Neher Un Dia de Noviembre-Leo Bouwer Mira-a Prelude-Rebecca Neher
Duets Stephen Boggioni & Walter Turner Sultana Chris Baker & Angie Walker Yakety Axe-Arranged by Chet Atkins
LVA Guitar Quartet Derek Belmont, Becky Neher, Shane Olivas, Jeckster Rico Concerto in G for Two Mandolins by Vivaldi Allegro Andante Allegro
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The Fourth LVA Guitar Quartet
The third LVA Guitar Quartet consisted of Kylee Andreasen, Rebecca Neher, Shane Olivas and Jeckster Rico. Kylee graduated in 2005 and her vacated chair was filled by Derek Belmont. This quartet was invited to perform at the second pre-college guitar ensemble at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. This quartet was also invited to perform for the National Tri-M conference as a part of the Bi-Annual Music Educators National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The quartet received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble festival.
The Second LVA Guitar Trio
The sophomore guitar trio created in 2005 became the official LVA Guitar Trio. This trio played numerous performances in the community. The members were David Malone, Zak Ford and Travis Lyons. They were also invited to perform at the second pre-college guitar ensemble at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. They also received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble festival.
The Fourth Senior Guitarist to Receive the Principal’s Award
Shane Olivas was the recipient of the fourth Principal’s Award presented to a senior guitar major. Shane received this award at Senior Awards Night in the spring of 2006.
The Senior Guitarists to Receive the Las Vegas “Academy Award”
Rebecca Neher and Derek Belmont each received the “Andrea Segovia” award for excellence at the first senior “Academy Awards” presentation.
Senior Guitarists Who Performed All Four Years in Varsity 3
Shane Olivas and Jeckster Rico were the first guitar students at LVA to complete all four years as members of the Advanced (Varsity 3) Guitar Ensemble. Addison Costella technically performed in the Advanced Guitar Ensemble for all four years as well. Addison left LVA temporarily and later returned.
Outstanding Accomplishments the Fourth Year 2005-06
1. Fourteen LVA guitar students qualified for the Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Solo & Ensemble. 2. The advanced guitar ensemble attended and performed at the Bi-Annual Music Educators National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
35 3. LVA music department received its fifth Grammy Signature Gold School Award. 4. The 14 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a CD of their All-State performances. 5. The LVA Guitar Quartet and LVA Guitar Trio were invited to perform at the second pre-college guitar festival at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles 6. WalterTurner III was awarded a plaque for the first African American guitar student to complete seven consecutive years of classroom guitar. 7. Hosted the 5th Annual CCSD Director’s Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble 8. Performed four recitals this year as well as four concerts. The final recital was the first Senior Recital 9. Purchased 24 Alverez electric, nylon-string cutaway guitars, 32-channel Behringer mixer, Crown power amplifier and 2 JBL speakers for better sound. 10. Hosted the first CCSD Guitar Ensemble Festival 11. Introduced the Swickster Fingerboard System into the classroom 12. Rebecca Neher was awarded a Down Beat Magazine award for “Best Classical Soloist.”
36 YEAR FIVE 2006-07
Year four of The LVA Guitar Program started with eighty-four guitar majors. Year five began with eighty-four guitar majors. The only seats available were those vacated at the end of the 2006 school year.
VARSITY 3 2006-07 (Advanced)
Brendyn Adams (Senior) Bobby Baker (Senior) Frank Bonomo (Junior) Jesse Broening (Senior) Amanda Caporicci (Senior) Georgina Castro (Junior) Matthew Charles (Senior) Casee Edsall (Junior) Steven Eng (Senior) Zak Ford (Senior) Matthew Gonzales (Junior) Lucas Gordon (Junior) Alex Haase (Junior) Ashley Holmen (Senior) Ryan Lewis (Junior) Rob (Livolsi) McCann (Senior) Travis Lyons (Senior) David Malone (Senior) Amanda McGurk (Junior) Alex Nielsen (Junior) Ben Reynolds (Senior) Christian Rogers (Junior) Michael Romano (Junior) Nico Salgado (Junior) C.J. Sandy (Junior) Chaz Schoenbeck (Junior) Byron Tabor (Junior) Brittany Verzani (Senior)
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VARSITY 2 2006-07 (Intermediate)
Arthur Belokonov (Sophomore) Theresa Brackett (Sophomore) Kayti Ellis (Junior) Tyler Gonzales (Junior) Kristyn Graham (Junior) Melissa Harris (Sophomore) Chris Iorio (Sophomore) Brandon Jones (Sophomore) Niesha Jones (Sophomore) Andrew Kaimi (Sophomore) Douglas Kennedy (Junior) Alex Lamonte (Sophomore) Thomas Lane (Sophomore) Katrina Leshan (Sophomore) Mathew MacLean (Sophomore) Saffron Mazzia (Senior) Samantha Piscopo (Sophomore) Danielle Plecenik (Sophomore) James Quinn (Junior) Gabriela Ronquillo (Sophomore) Brandon Russo (Sophomore) Fabian Estefan-Sanchez (Sophomore) Holly Sherwood (Senior) Andrew Silva (Sophomore) Travis Wade (Sophomore)
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VARSITY 1 2006-07 (Beginning)
Shawn Bailey (Freshman) Adrian Barraza (Freshman) Quinn Beagle (Sophomore) Albert Carroll (Sophomore) Daniel Casados (Freshman) Kevin Chancey (Freshman) Brendan Dicesare (Freshman) Stacy Evans (Freshman) Ian Fluellen (Freshman) Kevin Ginty (Freshman) Brock Keadle (Sophomore) Lisa Kraisriwatana (Freshman) Travor Kratzel (Sophomore) Calumn Major (Sophomore) Casey Maloney (Junior) Carter Miller (Freshman) Brandon Nelson (Freshman) Derek Oshita (Freshman) Juan Plascenia (Sophomore) Natasha Polk (Junior) James Preus (Freshman) Salvatore Savini (Sophomore) Chris Sierchio (Freshman) Kady Sutton (Freshman) Louis Syrovy (Freshman) Dominick Tim (Freshman) Steven Van Betten (Freshman) Brandon Walsvick (Sophomore) Alex Zerkle (Freshman) Michael Zunino (Sophomore) Zachary Zunino (Sophomore)
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October 24, 2006 Year 5, Concert 1 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Admission $7.00
Guitar Concert
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Canzona-Henry Purcell Andante Largo Allegro Concerto all Rustica Op. 51. No. 4-Antonio Vivaldi Malaguena– Ernesto Lecuona Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds-Lennon/McCartney Celtic Jig-Traditional Dishing it Out-Harry Huffnagle
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Rondeau de Mozart-Ferdinando Carulli Homage to Tarrega-Joaquin Turina Garrotin Soleares Granada - Isaac Albeniz Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones Veronica Domingo-Student Vocalist Jazzbo’s Jaunt –Milt Gold Five Brothers-Gerry Mulligan Get Your Picks Out-Bill Swick
All arrangements written by Bill Swick unless indicated.
40 November 16, 2006 Year 5, Recital 1 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Admission $5.00
Guitar Recital Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Rondo - Leonard von Call Study No. 13 - Fernando Sor Melissa Harris - Packington’s Pound - Anonymous Lucas Gordon - Choros - Dionisio Semenzato Andrew Silva - Rondo - Ferdinando Carulli Brendyn Adams - I Can’t Get Started Without You - Johnny Mercer Christian Rogers - Courante –J.S. Bach Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble-Guest Conductor Don Bradley Trio No. 5 –Ferdinando Carulli Trio No. 6 - Ferdinando Carulli Kristyn Graham & Kayti Ellis –Zwolf Duo - Ferdinando Carulli Casee Edsall & C.J. Sandy - Duet No. 3 - Ferdinando Carulli Amanda Caporicci & Ben Reynolds Souvenir de Russie-Intro, Theme, Variations 2 & 5 - Fernando Sor Matthew Charles, Michael Romano & Byron Tabor Study No. 20 - Fernando Sor Alex Lamonte, Samantha Piscopo & Gabby Ronquillo Zelda Suite - Arr. Alex Lamonte Kokiri Forest, The Lost Woods, Windmill Theme, Lullaby Doug Kennedy, Brandon Russo, Fabian Estefan Sanchez & Travis Wade The Cay - Mike Christiansen Bobby Baker, Zak Ford, Travis Lyons & David Malone Celtic Jig - Traditional Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Andante -Leonard von Call Appalachian Rain - Leo Welch
41 December 8, 2006 Year 5, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Admission $7.00
Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble The Angel Op. 333 - Ferdinando Carulli The Maiden-Ferdinando Carulli The Pasture-Ferdinando Carulli Deck the Halls-Traditional God Rest You Merry Gentlemen-Traditional We Wish You a Merry Christmas-Traditional Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Arada-Federico Moreno-Torroba Holding Back the Years-Simply Red– Mrs. Eva Williams-vocalist Smile– Charlie Chaplin-Mr. Robert Connor-vocalist O Holy Night-A. Adam-Mr. Robert Connor-vocalist Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer-Gene Autry Carol of the Bells-Peter Wilhousky Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Magnificat -Charles T. Pachelbel I. Anima Mea Dominum 2. Fecit Potentiam 3. Deposuit 4. Gloria 5. Sicut Erat In Principio Sevilla-Issac Albeniz Just a Few-Milton Gold It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Eddie Pola & George Wyle Nutcracker Jingles –Peter Tschaikowsky Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Hark! Medley—Traditional All arrangements written by Bill Swick
42 February 15, 2007 Year 5, Recital 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 Guitar Recital Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble –A Tribute to Gasper Sanz Fuga - Gasper Sanz Espanolitas - Gasper Sanz
Doug Kennedy - Fuga in D Minor - Gasper Sanz Thomas Lane - Bouree - Robert DeVisee Casee Edsall - Op. 100, No. 11 - Mauro Guiliani Frank Bonomo - Andantino - Ferdinando Carulli Ashley Holmen - All I Ask of You – Andrew Lloyd Weber James Quinn & Travis Wade - The Merry Crew—Mazas
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Marionas –Gasper Sanz Maricopalos - Gasper Sanz
Bobby Baker – Dallas Rag - William McCoy Michael Romano - Deep Blue Mountain - Michael Romano CJ Sandy & Lucas Gordon - Grand Duo de Salon – Kalliwoda David Malone & Matthew Charles - All of Me - S. Simons/G. Marks Alex Lamonte, Katrina Leshan, Brandon Russo & Andrew Silva Rondo - Ferdinando Carulli Matthew Charles, Michael Romano & Byron Tabor English Suite - John Duarte
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Villano –Gasper Sanz Passacailles in A Minor - Gasper Sanz
43 March 16, 2007 Year 5, Concert 3 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Admission $7.00
Guitar Concert Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Canarios-Gasper Sanz Fugue in E Minor-JS Bach Sunshine of Your Love – Eric Clapton The Wind Cries Mary –Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child –Jimi Hendrix Layla Unplugged –Eric Clapton
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble New Serenade –Ferdinando Carulli Old Devil Moon –Harburg/Lane Take Five - Dave Brubeck It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing–Duke Ellington Spain - Chick Corea Bohemian Rhapsody—Freddie Mercury
All arrangements written by Bill Swick
44 April15, 2007 Year 5, Recital 3 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 Guitar Recital Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Hunter’s Round - Artot Jolly Miller - Derek Hadsted
Doug Kennedy - Villano - Gasper Sanz Dani Placenik - Allegretto - Ferdinando Carulli Fabian Sanchez-Estefan - Sonatina—Ferdinando Carulli Chris Iorio - Study No. 7 - Matteo Carcassi Chaz Schoenbeck - Tango – Francisco Tarrega
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Haydn Theme – Brahms Symphonic Theme—Brahms Caprice No. 14 - Nicolo Paganini
Michael Romano - Country Dance No. 8 - Dionisio Aguado James Quinn - Op. 139, No. 3 - Mauro Guiliani Alex Lamonte - Rondo - Ferdinando Carulli Katrina Leshan - Prelude No. 3-Heitor Villa-Lobos
LVA Guitar Trio - Matthew Charles, Michael Romano & Byron Tabor Trio No. 11 - Ferdinando Carulli Study No. 12 - Fernando Sor Theme From Op. 102-Mauro Giuliani
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Champaign Rag –Joseph Lamb Ragtime Guitars - Joseph Huffnagle
45 May 18, 2007 Year 5, Concert 4 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Admission $7.00
Guitar Concert
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Gigue-Couperin Appalachian Rain-Leo Welch *Senior Choice-Holly Sherwood Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington *Senior Choice-Saffron Mazzia How High the Moon - Hamilton/Lewis Purple Haze –Jimi Hendrix Zelda Suite—Arr. Alex Lamonte
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Concerto–Allegro– Anton Vivaldi Sonate in C–Allegro-George Phillip Telemann Sky High on A Bop - Bugs Bower *Senior Choice-Ashley Holmen, Rob McCann Perdido–Juan Tizol *Senior Choice-Brittany Verzani Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry *Senior Choice-Bobby Baker, David Malone Super Mario Suite—Video Game Medley *Senior Choice-Matthew Charles, Ashley Holmen, Ben Reynolds
46 May 22, 2007 Year 5, Recital 4 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 Senior Guitar Recital Holly Sherwood Morning Has Broken-Cat Stevens Saffron Mazzia Sonatina-Ferdinando Carulli Steven Eng Nocturne-Andy McKee Ben Reynolds Summertime-George Gershwin Ashley Holmen Lagrima-Francisco Tarrega Brittany Verzani & Shelby Nelson Bluegrass Medley David Malone Prelude No. 1-Heitor Villa-Lobos Zak Ford Variations on a Theme by Mozart-Fernando Sor Matthew Charles & David Malone Song for My Father-Horace Silver Amanda Caporicci Undia de Noviembre-Leo Brouwer Brendyn Adams Happy Bobby Baker Danza Caracteristica-Leo Brouwer LVA Gutar Duo-Amanda Caporicci & Ben Reynolds Rondo-Ferdinando Carulli Brendyn Adams & Bobby Baker Spain-Chick Corea Rob McCann Ocean-John Butler LVA Guitar Quartet-Brendyn Adams, Booby Baker, Zak Ford, David Malone Ponteio-Celso Machado
47 The Fifth LVA Guitar Quartet
The fifth LVA Guitar Quartet was the second quartet in which all of the members were seniors. This quartet was made up of Bobby Baker, Zak Ford, Travis Lyons and David Malone. At the end of the first semester, Travis Lyons left LVA unexpectedly and was replaced with Brendyn Adams. This quartet competed in a national UTB guitar ensemble festival in Brownsville, TX where they received third place. The quartet received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2007 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. .
The Third LVA Guitar Trio
The members of the third LVA Guitar Trio were senior Matthew Charles and juniors Michael Romano and Byron Tabor. This trio made regular performances at the Nathan Adelson Hospice, the Winchester Community Center, and several on-campus events. The trio received an Excellent Rating at the CCSD Solo & Ensemble Festival.
The First LVA Guitar Duo
The members of the first LVA Guitar Duo were senior Amanda Caporicci and senior Ben Reynolds. This duo made regular performances at the Nathan Adelson Hospice, the Winchester Community Center, and several on-campus events. The duo received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2007 LVA “Encore Performance” CD.
The Fifth Senior Guitarist to Receive the Principal’s Award
Amanda Caporicci was the recipient of the fifth Principal’s Award presented to a senior guitar major. Amanda received this award at Senior Awards Night in the spring of 2007. This award is now known as the Principal’s “Academy Award.”
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Andrea Segovia” Award
Amanda Caporicci, Zak Ford and David Malone each received the “Andrea Segovia” award for excellence as a classical guitarist at the second Senior Recital awards presentation.
48 Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Wes Montgomery” Award
Brendyn Adams and Matthew Charles were the first to receive the “Wes Montgomery” award for excellence as a jazz guitarist at the second Senior Recital awards presentation.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Chet Atkins” Award
Bobby Baker was the first to receive the “Chet Atkins” award for excellence as a finger-style guitarist at the second Senior Recital awards presentation.
Senior Guitarists Who Performed All Four Years in Varsity 3
Brendyn Adams and Amanda Caporicci joined the Advanced Guitar Ensemble (Varsity 3) their freshmen year and remained in the advanced ensemble the entire four years. They join Shane Olivas, Jeckster Rico and Addison Costella in accomplishing this feat. As the skill levels rise and the performance requirements elevate, it is possible these five students will be the only students to make this claim. No freshmen have been placed into Varsity 3 in the past three years.
Senior Guitarists Who Graduated with Seven Years of Classroom Guitar in Clark County, NV
Brendyn Adams, Amanda Caporicci, Zak Ford, and Rob McCann graduated from LVA having completed seven years of classroom guitar in Clark County, Nevada.
Outstanding Accomplishments the Fifth Year 2006-07
1. Forty LVA guitar students qualified for the Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Solo & Ensemble. 2. Amanda Caporicci won “Command Performance”-which means best high school guitarist in the state of Nevada awarded by the Nevada Music Educators Association. 3. The 40 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a CD of their All-State performances, the “2007 Solo & Ensemble Encore Performance.” 4. The LVA Guitar Advanced Guitar Ensemble (Varsity 3) was invited to perform at the third annual pre-college guitar festival at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles 5. Hosted the 6th Annual CCSD Directors’ Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble 6. Performed four recitals this year as well as four concerts. The final recital was the first Senior Recital 7. Purchased 10 Alverez electric, nylon-string cutaway guitars, 32-channel Carvin mixer. 8. Hosted the second annual 2-day CCSD Guitar Ensemble Festival
49 9. Mr. Swick spoke at the national Guitar Foundation of America conference in Columbus, GA in October, 2006 10. Mr. Swick presented at the Nevada Music Educators Association state convention in April, 2007 11. Mr. Swick accepted the role of CCSD Guitar Task Force Chair 12. Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble was selected through a national competition to perform at the Guitar Foundation of America conference in October, 2007 in the Youth Showcase performance. 13. LVA Guitar Duo and Guitar Quartet competed in the University of Texas- Brownsville national guitar ensemble festival and took third place in each category.
50 YEAR SIX 2007-08
Year five of The LVA Guitar Program started with eighty-four guitar majors. Year six began with eighty-two guitar majors. The only seats available were those vacated at the end of the 2007 school year.
VARSITY 3 2007-08 (Advanced)
Frank Bonomo (Senior) Theresa Brackett (Junior) Kayti Ellis (Senior) Matthew Gonzales (Senior) Lucas Gordon (Senior) Kristyn Graham (Senior) Alex Haase (Senior) Chris Iorio (Junior) Brandon Jones (Junior) Niesha Jones (Junior) Andrew Kaimi (Junior) Alex Lamonte (Junior) Katrina Leshan (Junior) Ryan Lewis (Senior) Mathew Maclean (Junior) Amanda McGurk (Senior) Alex Nielsen (Senior) Samantha Piscopo (Junior) James Quinn (Senior) Christian Rogers (Senior) Michael Romano (Senior) Gabbi Ronquillo (Junior) Brandon Russo (Junior) Nico Salgado (Senior) Fabian Sanchez-Estefan C.J. Sandy (Senior) Chaz Schoenbeck (Senior) Andrew Silva (Junior) Byron Tabor (Senior)
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VARSITY 2 2007-08 (Intermediate)
Shawn Bailey (Sophomore) Adrian Barraza (Sophomore) Quinn Beagle (Junior) Skylar Caporicci (Junior) Albert Carroll (Junior) Daniel Casados (Sophomore) Brandon DiCesare (Sophomore) Ian Fluellen (Sophomore) Kevin Ginty (Sophomore) Melissa Harris (Junior) Douglas Kennedy (Senior) Trevor Kratzel (Junior) Calumn Major (Junior) Casey Maloney (Senior) Carter Miller (Sophomore) Derek Oshita (Sophomore) Juan Plascencia (Junior) Natasha Polk (Senior) Salvatore Savini (Junior) Chris Sierchio (Sophomore) Kady Sutton (Sophomore) Louis Syrovy (Sophomore) Dominick Tim (Sophomore) Steven Van Bettan (Sophomore) Travis Wade (Junior) Alex Zerkle (Sophomore) Mike Zunino (Junior) Zach Zunino (Junior)
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VARSITY 1 2007-08 (Beginning)
Candice Bain (Freshman) Zach Blakeslee Reid (Freshman) Gabby Clawson (Sophomore) Evan Croteau (Freshman) Cameron Davis (Senior) Edlyn DeGuzman (Freshman) Jonathan Fannin (Freshman) Lauren Finley-Jacob (Freshman) D. J. Galante (Freshman) Austin Garrison (Freshman) Michael Ghisilieri (Freshman) Shawn Hecker (Freshman) Josh Ivy (Freshman) Brandon Juetten (Freshman) Andrew Kenneth (Sophomore) Ethan Lee (Junior) Tayler Linton (Freshman) Ricky Martinez (Sophomore) Sergio Mendina (Freshman) Jessica Rothwell (Junior) Jordan Sasse (Freshman) James Tapusoa (Freshman) Rachel Terhaar (Sophomore) Maritza Villalobos (Senior)
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Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble from a national competition was invited to perform at the Guitar Foundation of America International 2007 convention held in Los Angeles, CA.
Saturday October 20, 2007
Program
Chaconne in F Major George Frederick Handel
The Cat’s Fugue k.30 Domenico Scarlatti
Vals Venezolano No. 2 Antonio Lauro
Quartet Op. 21, Movt. 1 Ferdinand Carulli
Bebop Boogie in F Hugh Huffnagle
All arrangements by Bill Swick
54 October 23, 2007 Year 6, Concert 1 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Admission $7.00
Guitar Concert
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Chason-Manual Ponce You Are the Sunshine of My Life-Stevie Wonder Dreary Rag– Jerry Snyder Stomp and Pick - James McLeod Exactly Like You –Jimmy Hugh We’ve Got Rhythm-Steve Schenkel
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
(Encore Performance of GFA) Chaconne in F Major– George Frederick Handel The Cat’s Fugue k.30-Domenico Scarlatti Vals Venezolano No. 2-Antonio Luaro Perdido–Juan Tizol Quartet Op. 21, Movement 1-Ferdinand Carulli Bebop Boogie in F-Hugh Huffnagle
All arrangements written by Bill Swick
55 November 16, 2007 Year 6, Recital 1 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Admission $5.00
Guitar Recital
Varsity 1 J’ai Un Bon Tabac-Derek Hadstad Two Guitars-Russian Traditional Louis Syrovy-Canarios-Gasper Sanz Chris Sierchio-Canyon Canon-Mark Hansen Carter Miller—Blackbird-Lennon/McCartney Quinn Beagle—Road-Nick Drake Steven Van Betten—Misty—Erroll Garner Fabian Sanchez-Estefan-Undia de Noviembre-Leo Brouwer James Quinn—Capricho Arabe—Francisco Tarrega Chris Iorio-Twilight’s Sorrow - Chris Iorio Michael Romano—The Glimpse of Light-Michael Romano Varsity 1 Study No. 20—Fernando Sor Adagio-Leonard Von Call Duo-Lucas Gordon & Ryan Lewis Duet No. 9-Ferdinando Carulli Cancion del Fuego fatuo-Manual de Falla Duo-Amanda McGurk & Alex Nielsen Incanation – Richard Carlton Turkish Rondo-W.A. Mozart Junior Guitar Quartet Distant Worlds-Nobuo Uematsu-Arr. Alex Lamonte 1000 Words-Nobuo Uematsu-Arr. Alex Lamonte Senior Guitar Quartet Quartet in G Major for Two Mandolins Allegro Movt. Antonio Vivaldi Varsity 1 Andante in A Minor-Fernando Sor Rondo-Leonard Von Call
56 December 11, 2007 Year 6, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00p.m.Admission $7.00
Guitar Concert
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble
Packington’s Pound– 16th Century Anonymous Espanoletas-Gasper Sanz Goddesses-Derek Hasted Fate of the Unknown–Yoko Shimomura from “Kingdom Hearts II” Greensleeves-English Traditional The First Noel-Traditional Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!-Traditional We Wish You a Merry Christmas-Traditional Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Sonata No. 11 in G Major-Franz Joseph Haydn 1) Presto, 2) Andante, 3) Minuet & Trio Minuet-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year– Eddie Pola/George Wyle Hebrew Medley - Traditional Ding Dong Merrily on High –Traditional Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Irish Folk Medley– Arr. Jeremy Sparks Torija/Manzanares Del Real-Federico Moreno Torroba Prelude IV-Manuel Ponce Yehei–Eli Gerstner Nightmare Before Christmas-Danny Elfman Nashville Noel-A Tribute to Chet Atkins-Arr. Frank Mullen III
57 February 22, 2007 Year 6, Recital 2 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 Guitar Recital Varsity 1 Fuga-Gasper Sanz Villanos-Gasper Sanz Chris Sierchio-Andantino-Ferdinando Carulli Travis Wade-Classical Gas-Mason Williams Niesha Jones-Easy Piece No. 2, Op. 13-Dionisio Aguado CJ Sandy-Capriccio-Ferdinando Carulli Byron Tabor-Peg-Walter Becker/Donald Fagon Brandon Russo-Higher Ground-Andrew York Varsity 1 Rosebuds in June-Charles Ancliffe Appalachian Rain-Leo Welch Katrina Leshan-Prelude No. 1-Hector Villa Lobos Alex Lamonte-Praise of Tears-Franz Schubert Andrew Silva-Danza Brasilera-Jorge Morel Duo-Juan Plascencia & Fabian Sanchez Duet No. 9-Ferdinando Carulli Duo-Kayti Ellis & Kristyn Graham Duet No. 3-Ferdinando Carulli Duo-Amanda McGurk & Alex Nielsen Rondo-Pleyel Varsity 1 Hunter’s Round-Artot Champagne Rag-Joseph Lamb
58 March 4, 2008 Year 6, Concert 3 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Admission $7.00
Guitar Concert
Picking on The Beatles
All Music Composed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Day Tripper In My Life I’ll Follow the Sun Birthday Yesterday Here Comes the Sun Eleanor Rigby Revolution Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Lady Madonna Getting Better Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Imagine She’s Leaving Home Got to Get You Into My Life Across the Universe Penny Lane When I’m Sixty-Four
All Arrangements by Bill Swick
59 May 22, 2008 Year 6, Concert 4 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Admission $7.00
Guitar Concert Seniors’ Choice Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Lovin’ You-Chet Catallo Morning Dance-Jay Beckenstein Tiny Dancer-Elton John - Doug Kennedy, Casey Maloney, Natasha Polk Evil Ways-Sonny Henry Oye Coma Va-Tito Puente Too High/I Wish-Stevie Wonder
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Concerto in C, Op. 3 No. 6-Vivaldi-Alex Nielsen New Serenade-Ferdinando Carulli-Amanda McGurk Vamo Alla Flamenco-Alex Lamonte-Kayti Ellis It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing-Duke Ellington-Michael Romano Copacabana-Barry Manilow-Alex Haase, CJ Sandy, Byron Tabor Bohemian Rhapsody-Frank Bonomo, Matt Gonzales Spain-Chick Corea-Ryan Lewis, Lucas Gordon Mario Theme-Koji Kondo-Kristyn Graham September-Earth, Wind & Fire-Chaz Shoenbeck
60 The Sixth LVA Guitar Quartet
The sixth LVA Guitar Quartet was the third quartet in which all of the members were seniors. This year, the quartet was refered to as the LVA Senior Guitar Quartet. This quartet was made up of Alex Haase, Nico Salgado, CJ Sandy and Byron Tabor. The quartet received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2008 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The quartet made a number of appearances including the annual “Road Show”, 2 recitals and regular performances at the Nathan Adelson Hospice. The Sr. Quartet received an Excellent Rating at the South Bay Guitar Festival in San Jose, CA. .
The First LVA Jr. Guitar Quartet
This year marked the first year to have a second guitar quartet made up of all juniors. This quartet has been deemed the LVA Jr. Guitar Quartet. The quartet members were Alex Lamonte, Katrina Leshan, Brandon Russo and Andrew Silva. The quartet received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and won Command Performance (Best in the State of Nevada). The quartet has a track on the 2008 LVA “Encore Performance” CD as well as each of the four members who individually received Superior Ratings at NMEA. The Jr. Quartet also received a Superior Rating at the South Bay Guitar Festival in San Jose, CA.
The Second & Third LVA Guitar Duos
This year, there were two senior Guitar Duos. One duo consisted of Amanda McGurk and Alex Nielsen. The other duo was Lucas Gordon and Ryan Lewis. Both duos made regular performances at the Nathan Adelson Hospice, the Winchester Community Center, and several on-campus events. Both duos received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appear on the 2008 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The Gordon/Lewis duo received an Excellent Rating at the South Bay Guitar Festival in San Jose, CA. The McGurk/Nielsen duo received a Good Rating at the same festival.
The Sixth Senior Guitarist to Receive the Principal’s Award
Michael Romano was the recipient of the sixth Principal’s Award presented to a senior guitar major. Michael received this award at Senior Awards Night in the spring of 2008. This award is now known as the Principal’s “Academy Award.”
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Andrea Segovia” Award
Mathew Gonzales, Lucas Gordon and Alex Nielsen each received the “Andrea Segovia” award for excellence as a classical guitarist at the third Senior Recital awards presentation.
61 Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Wes Montgomery” Award
Michael Romano and Ryan Lewis received the “Wes Montgomery” award for excellence as a jazz guitarist at the third Senior Recital awards presentation.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Chet Atkins” Award
Byron Tabor received the “Chet Atkins” award for excellence as a finger-style guitarist at the third Senior Recital awards presentation.
Senior Guitarists Who Graduated with Seven Years of Classroom Guitar in Clark County, NV
Frank Bonomo, Lucas Gordon, Ryan Lewis, Alex Nielsen, CJ Sandy and Chaz Schoenbeck graduated from LVA having completed seven years of classroom guitar in Clark County, Nevada.
Outstanding Accomplishments the Sixth Year 2007-08
1. Seventeen LVA guitar students qualified for the Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Solo & Ensemble. 2. The Jr. Guitar Quartet, Alex Lamonte, Katrina Leshan, Brandon Russo and Andrew Silve won “Command Performance”-which means best high school guitarist in the state of Nevada awarded by the Nevada Music Educators Association. 3. The 17 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a CD of their All-State performances, the “2008 Solo & Ensemble Encore Performance.” 4. The LVA Guitar Advanced Guitar Ensemble (Varsity 3) was invited to perform at the international Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) convention in Los Angeles, CA as part of the Youth Showcase in October, 2007. 5. The LVA Guitar Advanced Guitar Ensemble (Varsity 3) received a Superior Rating at the South Bay Guitar Festival in San Jose, CA in March, 2008. 6. Hosted the 7th Annual CCSD Directors’ Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble with guest guitarist, Raymond Williams. 7. Performed three recitals this year as well as four concerts. The final recital was the Senior Recital 8. Purchased 12 Alverez electric, nylon-string cutaway guitars, 4 Baja Saxto acoustic 6-string basses, 2 nylon-string, electric Quantz/Requinto guitars, and 2 piccolo guitars 9. Hosted the third annual 2-day CCSD Guitar Ensemble Festival 10. Mr. Swick spoke at the Bi-annual Music Educators National Conference in Milwaukee, WI in April, 2008
62 11. Mr. Swick spoke at the national Guitar Foundation of America conference in San Francisco, CA in August, 2008 12. Mr. Swick continued the role of CCSD Guitar Task Force Chair, LVA Music Department Facilitator, CCSD Festival Chair and began teaching at Sunset High School as the guitar teacher for the evening classes. 13. Released the “Best of the First Five Years 2002-2007” CD
63 YEAR SEVEN 2008-09
Year six of The LVA Guitar Program started with eighty guitar majors. Year seven began with eighty guitar majors. The only seats available were those vacated at the end of the 2008 school year.
VARSITY 3 2008-09 (Advanced)
Shawn Bailey (Junior) Adrian Barraza (Junior) Skylar Caporicci (Junior) Daniel Casados (Junior) Brendan Dicesare (Junior) Ian Fluellen (Junior) Kevin Ginty (Junior) Melissa Harris (Senior) Brandon Jones (Senior) Niesha Jones (Senior) Andrew Kaimi (Senior) Katrina Leshan (Senior) Mathew MacLean (Senior) Carter Miller (Junior) Derek Oshita (Junior) Samantha Piscopo (Senior) Juan Plascencia (Senior) Dani Plecenik (Senior) Gabbi Ronquillo (Senior) Brandon Russo (Senior) Chris Sierchio (Junior) Andrew Silva (Senior) Kady Sutton (Junior) Louis Syrovy (Junior) Dominick Tim (Junior) Travis Wade (Senior)
64 VARSITY 2 2008-09 (Intermediate)
Candice Bain (Sophomore) Zachary Blakeslee Reid (Sophomore) Theresa Brackett (Senior) Evan Croteau (Sophomore) Edlyn De Guzman (Sophomore) Lauren Findly-Jacob (Sophomore) DJ Galante (Sophomore) Austin Garrison (Sophomore) Michael Ghisilieri (Sophomore) Joshua Ivy (Sophomore) Brandon Juetten (Sophomore) Andrew Kenneth (Junior) Ethan Lee (Senior) Tayler Linton (Sophomore) Ricardo Martinez (Junior) Sergio Medina (Sophomore) Jessica Rothwell (Senior) Fabian Sanchez Estefan (Senior) Jordan Sasse (Sophomore) James Tapusoa (Sophomore) Rachel Terhaar (Junior) Alex Zerkle (Junior) Mike Zunino (Senior)
65 VARSITY 1 2008-09 (Beginning)
Victoria Almanzan (Freshman) Elizabeth Barrett (Freshman) Amber Benites (Sophomore) Saraya Bennett (Freshman) Adam Byrd (Sophomore) Alicia Castile (Freshman) Will Crumpacker (Freshman) Heather Fieger (Freshman) Zak Fisher (Freshman) Donovan Gallaway (Sophomore) Patricia Girroir (Freshman) Josiah Guyer (Sophomore) Fernando Jauregui (Freshman) Shawn Jensen (Freshman) Sam Kinsey (Freshman) Clayton Nowers (Freshman) Danielle Nunez (Freshman) Rysen Pangilinan (Freshman) Nicco Pappageorge (Freshman) Taylor Raymond (Freshman) Niki Shadoan (Freshman) Spencer Smith (Freshman) Aaron Solano (Freshman) Caleb Sterner (Sophomore) Levi Tiberi (Freshman) Stefan Tisminezky (Freshman) Dustin Turner (Freshman) Thomas Velasquez (Freshman) Jason Wang (Freshman) Camden Weisz (Freshman) Austin Wyke (Freshman)
66 October 16, 2008 Year 7, Concert 1 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Concert
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Caprice No. 14-Nicolo Paginini* Diabelli No. 1-Anton Diabelli* Suite: 1. Overture, 2. Air, 3. Gavott -Telemann Arr. Bruce Behnke Concerto alla Rustica Opus 51, No. 4-Antonio Vivaldi* Afro-Cuban Lullaby-Traditional* Sir Festus Burke-T. O’Carolan Samba Lele-Arr. M. Bataini
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Symphonie de Haydn Op. 152-Ferdinando Carulli* Exchanges-Mark Anthony Cruz Funeral March-Fernando Sor* Don’t Fret-William Leavitt* Don’t Know Why-Norah Jones* Katrina Leshan-Vocalist Kalimba-Jurg Kindle
* Arranged by Bill Swick
67 Year 7, Recital 1 Friday, November 7, 2008 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Recital Varsity 1-Goddesses –Derek Hadsted The Jolly Miller-Derek Hadsted Tango Argentine-Gerard Montreul Lass of Richmond Hill-Derek Hadsted Juan Plascencia-Spanish Romance-anonymous Josh Ivy-Adelita, Ligrima-F. Tarrega Ricky Martinez-Asilos Magdalena-Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Sergio Mendez-Bron-Yr-Aur-Jimmy Page Louis Syrovy-Prelude No. 1 - H. Villa-Lobos Derek Oshita-Going Home-Shiro Sagisu Chris Sierchio-Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1-J.S. Bach Skylar Caporicci-Caprice No. 4 - Luigi Legnani Zach Blakeslee Reid-Sunburst-Andrew York DJ Galante-Capricho Arabe-F. Tarrega Kevin Ginty-Caprice No. 2 - Luigi Legnani Andrew Silva-Wandering Thoughts-Andrew Silva Varsity 1-Packington’s Pound-Traditional Kojo No Tsuki –Rentaro Taki A Welch Dance-Hans Neusidler Junior Duo-Shawn Bailey & Kevin Ginty Budarvisur-Emil Thoroddsen Trio-Samantha Piscopo, Gabbi Ronquillo & Kady Sutton Pathos-Darkest Hour-Kris Norris Junior Trio- Gipsy Dance-Zamba-Joaquin Turina Junior Guitar Quartet - Sevilla-Albeniz Senior Guitar Quartet-Lotus Eaters-Andrew York Varsity 1– La Firolera-Traditional Two Guitars-Traditional El Vito-Traditional
68 December 12, 2008 Year 7, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble
Away in a Manger The First Noel Frosty the Snowman-Steve Nelson/Jack Rollins Little Town of Bethlehem Midnight Clear Hebrew Medley What Child is This? We Wish You a Merry Christmas Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
White Christmas-Leroy Anderson Sleigh Ride-Irving Berlin Silent Night Ding Dong Merrily on High O Holy Night Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-Hark! Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Boughs of Holly Joy of Man’s Desire-Angels we Have Heard on High Good King Joy A Mad Russian’s Christmas O Come All ye Faithful Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24
All arrangements by Bill Swick
69 March 12, 2009 Year 7, Concert 3 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble
Study No. 20-Fernando Sor Andante-Leonard von Call Rondo-Leonard von Call
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Black Magic Woman-Carlos Santana Sunshine of Your Love-Eric Clapton Sharp Dressed Man-Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard Higher Ground-Stevie Wonder Jessica-Dickey Betts F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.-The Fall of Troy Arr. Zach Blakeslee Reid
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Carry On Wayward Son-Kerry Livgren You Really Got Me-Ray Davies Last Child-Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford Frankenstein-Edgar Winter Sweet Child O’ Mine-Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradin’, Duff McKagan & Steven Adler Vocalist-Melissa Harris
All arrangements by Bill Swick except F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.
70 Year 7, Recital 2 May 26, 2009 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m.
Senior Guitar Recital Mike Zunino Op. 98, No. 5-Mauro Guilianni Melissa Harris Isn’t It Wonderful?-Nobuyuki Hirakura Travis Wade Letting Go-Travis Wade Mathew MacLean Capricho Arabe-Francisco Tarrega Niesha Jones Ready For Love-India Arie Dani Plecenik I Will Wait for You-Per-Olov Kindgren Samantha Piscopo Night After Sidewalk-Kaki King Brandon Russo To Zanarkand-Nobuo Uematsu/Arr. Alex Lamonte Andrew Silva Unspoken-Andrew Silva Katrina Leshan Julia Florida-Barrios Gabbi Ronquillo & Samantha Piscopo River Flows into You-Yiruma/Arr. Gabbi Ronquillo Fabian Sanchez-Estefan Quartet Kirby’s Dreamland-Arr. Fabian Sanchez-Estefan Senior Quartet-Katrina Keshan, Dani Plecenik, Brandon Russo, Andrew Silva Pacific Coast Highway-Andrew York Words-Arr. Alex Lamonte-(Alex Lamonte reunites with quartet) Juan Plascencia Four Years and Four Minutes-Victor Wooten/Stew Hemm/Steve Bailey Ethan Lee Lotus Feet-Steve Vai Andrew Kaimi Surfing With the Alien-Joe Satriani Brandon Jones Dyin’ Day-Steve Vai 71 Year 7 Concert 4 May 29, 2009 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert
“Seniors’ Choice” Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Concerto Op. 3, No. 6-Vivaldi-Theresa Brackett Simple & Clean-Fabian Sanchez Estefan Celtic Jig-Jessica Rothwell Champagne Rag-Joseph Lamb-Mike Zunino Fate of the Unkown-Yoko Shimomura-Ethan Lee We’ve Got Rhythm-Steve Shenkel Mr. PC-John Coltrane
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Vamo alla Flamenco-Nobuo Uematsu-Samantha Piscopo Arada-Torroba-Katrina Leshan Theme From Zelda-Arr. Alex Lamonte-Dani Plecenik Gerudo Valley-Matthew MacLean Bohemian Rhapsody-Freddie Mercury-Niesha Jones Mario Theme-Koji Kondo-Brandon Russo What Would Michael Kelsey Do?-Mark Anthony Cruz-Andrew Silva Sir Duke-Stevie Wonder-Andy Kaimi Too High/I Wish-Stevie Wonder-Juan Plascencia September-Earth, Wind & Fire-Gabbi Ronquillo, Travis Wade, Melissa Harris
72 The Second LVA Senior Guitar Quartet (Seventh LVA Guitar Quartet)
The second LVA Senior Guitar Quartet was made up of Katrina Leshan, Dani Plecenik, Brandon Russo and Andrew Silva. The quartet received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2009 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The quartet made a number of appearances, recitals and on and off- campus performances.
The Second LVA Jr. Guitar Quartet
The second LVA Junior Guitar Quartet members were Carter Miller, Derek Oshita, Chris Sierchio and Louis Syrovy. The quartet received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All- State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2009 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The quartet made a number of appearances throughout the year including regular performances at Border’s Bookstore.
The Second Junior Guitar Trio (Fourth LVA Guitar Trio)
The second LVA Junior Guitar Trio members were Adrian Barraza , Daniel Casados and Brendan Dicesare. The trio received an Excellent Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival. The trio performed periodically for special events in the community.
The Fourth LVA Guitar Duo
This year, there was a Junior Guitar Duo which consisted of Shawn Bailey and Kevin Ginty. The duo received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2009 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The duo performed periodically for special events in the community including one wedding.
The Seventh Senior Guitarist to Receive the Academy Award For Outstanding Guitarist of the Year
Katrina Leshan was the recipient of the seventh Academy Award presented to a senior guitar major. Katrina received this award at Senior Awards Night in the spring of 2009. Her name has been added to the perpetual plaque for the Outstanding Guitarist of the Year for 2008-09.
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Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Andrea Segovia” Award
Katrina Leshan received the “Andrea Segovia” award for excellence as a classical guitarist at the fourth Senior Recital awards presentation. Her name has been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipient of the 2008-09 Andre Segovia Award.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Wes Montgomery” Award
Brandon Russo and Andrew Silva each received the “Wes Montgomery” award for excellence as jazz guitarists at the fourth Senior awards presentation. Both names have been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipients of the 2008-09 Wes Montgomery Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Chet Atkins” Award
Andrew Silva received the “Chet Atkins” award for excellence as a finger-style guitarist at the fourth Senior Recital awards presentation. His name has been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipient of the 2008-09 Chet Atkins Award.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Steve Vai” Award
Brandon Jones, Andy Kaimi and Ethan Lee each received the “Steve Vai” award for excellence as contemporary guitarists. This was the first year for this award to be given. The names of all three recipients have been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2008-09 Steve Vai award.
Senior Guitarists Who Graduated with Seven Years of Classroom Guitar in Clark County, NV
There was a time in the history of guitar education in Nevada that graduating with seven years of classroom guitar was unique. Kylee Andreasen was the first in Nevada to accomplish this feat. This year, more than half of the fifteen graduating guitar majors from LVA are graduating with seven years of classroom guitar. This will become more common as the years progress and therefore has been voted by the executive board of the LVA Guitar Club to be dropped from Senior Awards.
74 Senior Guitarists Who Have Completed 16 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series
The following senior guitar majors completed 16 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series during their four years at LVA: Niesha Jones, Andy Kaimi, Katrina Leshan, Samantha Piscopo and Andrew Silva. Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
Received 100% on 16 or More Playing Tests
Every other week throughout the school year, guitar students perform a bi-weekly playing test consisting of two graduated studies. The exams on performed on a guitar that is attached to a computer. The software in the computer does the scoring. It is extremely accurate. This is a new category to recognize those students who score 16 or more perfect scores during the school year. The following students score 16 or more perfect scores on their bi-weekly playing tests.
Seniors: Andrew Kaimi (28) Juniors: Kevin Ginty (17) Sophomores: Candice Bain (17), Zach Blakeslee Reid (17), Evan Croteau (16), Edlyn DeGuzman (17), Michael Ghisilieri (28), Josh Ivy (22), James Tapusoa (22) Freshman: Patricia Girroir (16), Niki Shadoan (19), Spencer Smith (24), Thomas Velasquez (16), Jason Wang (20), Camden Weiz (16)
Outstanding Accomplishments the Seventh Year 2008-09
1. Two LVA guitar students qualified for the Nevada Music Educators Association Command Performance competition. These were the only two students in the state to qualify. 2. Katrina Leshan won “Command Performance”-which means best high school guitarist in the state of Nevada awarded by the Nevada Music Educators Association. 3. The 25 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a CD of their All- State performances, the “2009 Solo & Ensemble Encore Performance.” 4. The seniors of the LVA Guitar Advanced Guitar Ensemble (Varsity 3) were invited to perform at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchandisers) national Winter Convention in Anaheim, CA 5. The LVA Advanced Guitar Ensemble (Varsity 3) performed at the Loyola Marymount University Guitar Festival in Los Angeles, CA 6. The LVA Advanced Guitar Ensemble performed in the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel for the company Avid as part of the National Broadcasters Association’s National Convention
75 7. Hosted the 8th Annual CCSD Directors’ Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble with guest guitarists, Skylar Caporicci and Katrina Leshan 8. Performed two recitals this year as well as four concerts. The final recital was the Senior Recital 9. Purchased 4 Ibanez solid body electric guitars, 2 LaPetrie classical guitars, 4 Yamaha speaker cabinets, plastic shell for drums, and a drum machine amplifier. 10. Hosted the fourth annual 2-day CCSD Guitar Ensemble Festival 11. Garrett Winslow, owner of Regency Flooring, gave away a trip for two on a cruise to Mexico, a digital camera, an electric guitar and dinner for two in a local restaurant as part of year-long campaign to build the audiences at the LVA guitar concerts 12. The Bailey Family and Perpetual Wealth gave away a 3-day trip to one of 24 destinations at each of the four concerts during the year as part of a year-long campaign to build the audiences at the LVA guitar concerts. 13. The music department won its sixth Gold GRAMMY award 14. Mr. Swick continued the role of CCSD Guitar Task Force Chair, LVA Music Department Facilitator, CCSD Festival Chair and continued teaching at Sunset High School as the guitar teacher for the evening class 15. Mr. Swick appeared on the cover of the School Band & Orchestra magazine along with a 4-page article with pictures of students performing at the NAMM Convention in Anaheim, CA. 16. Mr. Swick performed with Andrew York at the national Guitar Foundation of American conference in Ithaca, NY in June, 2009. 17. LVA Guitar Club sponsored the first 2-Day Summer Guitar Festival in June, 2009 featuring Michael Chapdelaine, Robert Conti, Raymond Williams and Mel Hallam.
76 YEAR EIGHT 2009-2010
Year seven began with eighty guitar majors. Year eight began with eighty-six guitar majors. The only seats available were those vacated at the end of the 2009 school year.
VARSITY 3 2009-2010 (Advanced)
Shawn Bailey (Senior) Candice Bain (Junior) Adrian Barraza (Senior) Zachary Blakeslee Reid (Junior) Skylar Caporicci (Senior) Daniel Casados (Senior) Evan Croteau (Junior) Edlyn De Guzman (Junior) Brendan DiCesare (Senior) Lauren Findly-Jacob (Junior) Ian Fluellen (Senior) D.J. Galante (Junior) Austin Garrison (Junior) Michael Ghisilieri (Junior) Kevin Ginty (Senior) Josh Ivy (Junior) Brandon Juetten (Junior) Ricardo Martinez (Senior) Sergio Medina (Junior) Carter Miller (Senior) Derek Oshita (Senior) Jordan Sasse (Junior) Chris Sierchio (Senior) Kady Sutton (Senior) Louis Syrovy (Senior) Rachel Terhaar (Senior) Dominick Tim (Senior)
77 VARSITY 2 2009-10 (Intermediate)
Victoria Almanzan (Sophomore) Elizabeth Barrett (Sophomore) Amber Benites (Junior) Saraya Bennett (Sophomore) Adam Byrd (Junior) Alicia Castile (Sophomore) Will Crumpacker (Sophomore) Heather Fieger (Sophomore) Zak Fisher (Sophomore) Donovan Gallaway (Junior) Patricia Girroir (Sophomore) Josiah Guyer (Junior) Fernando Jauregui (Sophomore) Shawn Jensen (Sophomore) Sam Kinsey (Sophomore) Clayton Nowers (Sophomore) Danielle Nunez (Sophomore) Niki Shadoan (Sophomore) Spencer Smith (Sophomore) Aaron Solano (Sophomore) Caleb Sterner (Junior) Stefan Tisminezky (Sophomore) Dustin Turner (Sophomore) Thomas Velasquez (Sophomore) Jason Wang (Sophomore) Camden Weisz (Sophomore) Austin Wyke (Sophomore) Alex Zerkle (Senior)
78 VARSITY 1 2009-10 (Beginning)
David Aragon (Freshman) Hailey Axberg (Freshman) Christian Canizalez (Sophomore) Deryn Cattaneo (Freshman) Cody Cris (Freshman) Anthony Farris (Freshman) Haley Hodgson (Freshman) Gaston Huber (Freshman) Travis Huskey (Freshman) Austin Kirch (Freshman) Erik Kline (Freshman) Austin Longworth (Freshman) Gabrielle Machette (Freshman) Peter Martinez (Sophomore) Summer Matz (Freshman) Zach Murphy (Freshman) Maria Oregon (Freshman) Cheyenne Reindel (Freshman) Dominic Rosso (Freshman) Cameron Sax (Freshman) Nicolas Shellenberger (Freshman) Tyler Stefanelli (Freshman) Logan Tierno (Freshman) Cason Vanbuskirk (Freshman) Savannah Vidal (Freshman) Sean Young (Freshman)
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October 16, 2009 Year 8 Concert 1 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Sonata-D. Scarlatti Rigaudon-J.P. Rameau Guitar Styles-Peter Wulff-ThieBen Flamenc’Ole Tune Fish Blues Eu-Calypso Zarabanda-E. Granados Musica Latina Facil-Anette Kruisbrink Danza Maya Bossa Do Brasil Cuna Cubana Tango Argentino Pablito-Mark Anthony Cruz Daytripper-Lennon/McCartney
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Grand Solo Op. 14 –Fernando Sor Kangogi-Jurg Kindle Awaken-Mark Anthony Cruz Nuestro-Roque Carbajo La Comparsa-Randy Hailey Brajamazil-Andrew York Don’t Stop Believin’-Perry, Schon and Cain
80 November 20, 2009 Year 8, Recital 1 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Recital Jason Wang-Sounds of the Bells-Joao Pernambucco Donovan Galloway-Agitato-Mauro Guiliani Aaron Solano-Sunday Morning Overcast-Andrew York Thomas Velasquez-In Sorrow’s Wake-Andrew York Austin Wyke-El Sueno Ultimo-Thomas Coffey Niki Shadoan-Study 2 -Dionisio Aguado Danielle Nunez-Study No. 7-Matteo Carcassi Skylar Caporicci-Vals Opus 8, No. 4-Augustine Barrios Mangore Louis Syrovy-Leyenda-Isaac Albeniz Derek Oshita-Tango En Skai-Roland Dyens D.J. Galante-Sevilla-Isaac Albeniz Kevin Ginty-Fingals-Hohle-J.K. Mertz Zach Blakeslee Reid-Koyunbaba Movt. 1-Carlo Dominiconi Josh Ivy & Michael Ghisilieri-Funeral March of a Marionette-Charles Gounod Candice Bain & Lauren Finley-Jacob-Sanzen-in-Andrew York Shawn Bailey & Kevin Ginty-Tango-Isaac Albeniz Adrian Barraza, Daniel Casados & Brendan DiCesare - Horo for 3 Guitars-Ourkouzounov Zach Blakeslee Reid, Evan Croteau, Edlyn DeGuzman & D.J. Galante Baiao De Gude-Paulo Bellinati Carter Miller, Derek Oshita, Christopher Sierchio & Louis Syrovy- Lotus Eaters-Andrew York
81 December 11, 2009 Year 8, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble
Away in a Manger The First Noel Joy to the World Little Town of Bethlehem Midnight Clear Silent Night What Child is This? We Wish You a Merry Christmas Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Good King Jazz Boughs of Holly Joy of Man’s Desire-Angels We Have Heard on High O Come All Ye Faithful-O Holy Night Ding Dong Merrily on High Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-Hark! Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Queen of the Winter Night Good King Joy A Mad Russian’s Christmas Siberian Sleigh Ride Wizards in Winter Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24
All arrangements (660 pages) by Bill Swick
82 March 16, 2010 Year 8, Concert 3 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Concert
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble
Pipeline-The Ventures Yesterday-The Beatles Tears in Heaven-Eric Clapton The Wind Cries Mary-Jimi Hendrix Manic Depression-Jimi Hendrix
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Eleanor Rigby-The Beatles Black Magic Woman-Carlos Santana Layla-Eric Clapton Purple Haze-Jimi Hendrix Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton This Masquerade-George Benson
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Classical Gas-Mason Williams High High the Moon-Les Paul Johnny B. Goode-Chuck Berry Voodoo Child-Jimi Hendrix Medley of Cool Guitar Licks-Various
83 May 6, 2010 Year 8, Recital 2 Performing Arts Center
Senior Guitar Recital Kady Sutton Somewhere New-Kady Sutton Daniel Casados Neon-John Mayer Dominick Tim Dark Eyes-Traditional Chris Sierchio Gran Jota-Francisco Tarrega Kevin Ginty Variations on a Theme of George Frederic Handel-Mauro Guiliani Skylar Caporicci Guajira-Emilio Pujol Ricky Martinez The Ongoing Horrible-Maps & Atlases Kady Sutton & Rachel Terhaar Incantation-Richard Carlton Derek Oshita & Louis Syrovy Diablo Rojo-Rodrigo & Gabriela Shawn Bailey & Kevin Ginty The Seconds-Shawn Bailey Adrian Barraza, Daniel Casados & Brendon Dicesare Mango Tango-Jurg Kindle Carter Miller, Derek Oshita, Chris Sierchio & Louis Syrovy Five Brazilian Dances –Chelso Machado Shawn Bailey Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar-Paul Gilbert Adrian Barraza Glasgow Kiss-John Petrucci Carter Miller Canon Rock-Jerry C Ian Fluellen Paul vs. Godzilla-Paul Gilbert
84 May 20, 2010 Year 8, Concert 4 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m.
Guitar Concert
Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble
Diabelli No. 1—Anton Diabelli Champagne Rag-Joseph Lamb Appalachain Rain-Leo Welch Rosebuds in June—Charles Ancliffe Hunter’s Round—Artot Canarios-Gasper Sanz Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Batalla de Sexto Tono-Jose Jimenez Sonata No. 11 in G Major-Franz Joseph Haydn Ragtime Guitars-Traditional Dreary Rag-Jerry Snyder Exactly Like You-Jimmy Hugh Evil Ways-Sonny Henry Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Spain-Chick Corea Kalimba-Jurg Kindle El Payaso-Mark Anthony Cruz Zelda Suite-Arr. Alex Lamonte Gerudo Valley-Theme from Zelda Super Mario Suite-Mario’s Adventure What Would Michael Kelsey Do?-Mark Anthony Cruz
85 The Third LVA Senior Guitar Quartet (Eighth LVA Guitar Quartet)
The third LVA Senior Guitar Quartet was made up of Carter Miller, Derek Oshita, Chris Sierchio and Louis Syrovy. The quartet received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2010 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The quartet made a number of appearances, recitals and performances both on and off campus . The Third LVA Junior Guitar Quartet
The third LVA Junior Guitar Quartet members were Zach Blakeslee Reid, Evan Croteau, Eddie De Guzman and D. J. Galante. The quartet received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2010 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The quarter began as the unofficial Sophomore Guitar Quartet during the 2008-09 school year. The quartet made a number of appearances throughout the year.
The First Senior Guitar Trio (Fifth LVA Guitar Trio)
The first LVA Senior Guitar Trio members were Adrian Barraza , Daniel Casados and Brendan Dicesare. The trio received a Superior Rating in the NMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2010 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The trio began as the Junior Trio during the 2008-09 school year. The trio performed periodically for special events in the community.
The Fifth, Sixth & Seventh LVA Guitar Duos
This year, there was a Senior Guitar Duo which consisted of Shawn Bailey and Kevin Ginty. The two began as a Junior Guitar Duo during the 2008-09 school year. The duo performed in the November, 2009 Guitar Recital and the May 6, 2010 Senior Recital.
There were also two Junior Guitar Duos. Candice Bain and Lauren Finley-Jacob made one duo. The second duo consisted of Josh Ivy and Michael Ghisilieri. Both duos performed in the November, 2009 Guitar Recital.
The Eighth Senior Guitarist to Receive the Academy Award For Outstanding Guitarist of the Year
Louis Syrovy was the recipient of the eighth Academy Award presented to a senior guitar major. Louis received this award at Senior Awards Night in the May of 2010. His name has been added to the perpetual plaque for the Outstanding Guitarist of the Year for 2009-10.
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Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Andrea Segovia” Award
Louis Syrovy received the “Andrea Segovia” award for excellence as a classical guitarist at the Seniors’ Choice Concert awards presentation. His name has been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipient of the 2009-10 Andre Segovia Award.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Wes Montgomery” Award
Adrain Barraza and Daniel Casados each received the “Wes Montgomery” award for excellence as jazz guitarists at the fifth Senior awards presentation. Both names have been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipients of the 2009-10 Wes Montgomery Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Chet Atkins” Award
No seniors qualified for the “Chet Atkins” award for the 2009-10 school year.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Steve Vai” Award
Shawn Bailey, Adrain Barraza, Ian Fluellen and Carter Miller each received the “Steve Vai” award for excellence as contemporary guitarists. This was the second year for this award to be given. The names of all four recipients have been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2009-10 Steve Vai award.
Senior Guitarists Who Have Completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series
This year, the number of solo books to be completed for recognition was raised from 16 to 17. The following senior guitar majors completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series during their four years at LVA: Shawn Bailey, Skylar Caporicci, Kevin Ginty, Chris Sierchio and Louis Syrovy. Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
“Most Versatile Musician” Award
This was a new award given this year to two outstanding seniors who really deserved to be recognized for their abilities to play multiple instruments well. Both students performed on various concerts playing various instruments including guitar, electric bass and drums. This special award went to Ricky Martinez and Skylar Caporicci. Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
87 Outstanding Parent Volunteers
This is not an annual award, but is given to outstanding parent volunteers when deemed appropriate. This year’s award went to Garrett and Christine Winslow for their outstanding support for the past four years. They have contributed financially, have assisted in ticket sales regularly, Garrett has been our concert announcer numerous times, Garrett has taken countless photos of our students over the past four years, etc. Their contributions are too numerous to list.
Received 100% on 16 or More Playing Tests
Every other week throughout the school year, guitar students perform a bi-weekly playing test consisting of two graduated studies. The exams are performed on a guitar that is attached to a computer. The software in the computer does the scoring. It is extremely accurate. This is a new category to recognize those students who scored 16 or more perfect scores during the school year. The following students scored 16 or more perfect scores on their bi-weekly playing tests. Each student receives 32 playing test grades during the school year. This special recognition is for those students who received a perfect score at least half or 50% of the time. Many students exceeded that percentage. Seniors: No seniors achieved this feat Juniors: Candice Bain (17), Michael Ghisilieri (27) Sophomores: Adam Byrd (22), Christian Canizalez (18), Zakary Fisher (17), Patricia Girroir (24), Clayton Nowers (27), Niki Shadoan (23), Spencer Smith (30), Aaron Solano (18), Jason Wang (26), and Camden Weisz (16) Freshmen: Cody Chris (24), Anthony Hodgson (23), Travis Huskey (17), Gabrielle Machette (17), and Cameron Sax (24)
Sophomore Spencer Smith (30) broke Andrew Kaimi’s previous record of (28). There are 32 playing tests each year.
The “Double Century” Club
The “Double Century” club was something new added this year. Along with counting how many 100’s each student has for the year from the above playing tests, record was also kept for each student who made two consecutive 100’s in the same week, thus the name, “Double Century” club. The following students qualified for the club at least once during the school year. The number in parenthesis is the number of weeks in which each person qualified. Seniors: Adrian Barraza (1), Skylar Caporicci (1), Brendan Dicesare (1), Kevin Ginty (1), Carter Miller (1), and Chris Sierchio (3)
88 Juniors: Candice Bain (7), Adam Byrd (8), Zach Blakeslee Reid (3), Edlyn DeGuzman (4), D.J. Galante (1), Austin Garrison (1), Michael Ghisilieri (13), Josh Ivy (3), Sergio Mendina (1), and Jordan Sasse (1), Sophomores: Will Crumpacker (2), Zak Fisher (2), Patricia Girrior (10), Shawn Jensen (1), Samantha Kinsey (1), Clayton Nowers (13), Niki Shadoan (9), Spencer Smith (15), Aaron Solano (6), Dustin Turner (1), Thomas Velaquez (3), Jason Wang (13), Camden Weiz (4) and Austin Wyke (4).
Freshmen: Hailey Axberg (3), Deryn Cattano (3), Cody Chris (10), Anthony Farris (9), Hailey Hodgson (1), Travis Huskey (4), Erik Kline (3), Austin Longworth (1), Gaby Machette (4), Cheyenne Reindel (1), and Cameron Sax (8).
The maximum number of weeks possible to be a member of the “Double Century Club” is 16. Spencer Smith currently holds the record with 15.
Outstanding Accomplishments the Eighth Year 2009-2010
1. Four of the five guitar spots for the Nevada Music Educators Association Command Performance were filled by LVA guitar students. 2. The 34 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a CD of their All-State performances, the “2010 Solo & Ensemble Encore Performance.” This year’s recording was a 2-disc set with 23 tracks. 3. Varsity 3 was invited and attended the “La Guitarra” Guitar Festival in Santa Maria, California. This festival is held bi-annually and features legendary guitarists from around the world. LVA students were the only high school students invited. 4. Varsity 3 performed at the Loyola Marymount University Guitar Festival in Los Angeles, CA. 5. Hosted the 9th Annual CCSD Directors’ Choice Guitar Ensemble with guest guitarists, Louis Syrovy performing with a string quartet. 6. Performed two recitals and four concerts. 7. Purchased the Yamaha Silent Guitar Lab. LVA is the first high school in the nation to have a Yamaha silent guitar lab with 32 stations. The guitars were also used during concerts. 8. Hosted the fifth annual 2-day CCSD Guitar Ensemble Festival. Varsity 2 and Varsity 3 both received Superior Ratings. They were the only two ensembles at the festival to receive Superior Ratings.
89 9. The Bailey Family and Perpetual Wealth gave away a 3-day trip to one of 24 destinations at each of the four concerts during the year. 10. The music department won its seventh Gold GRAMMY award. 11. Mr. Swick continued the role of CCSD Guitar Task Force Chair, LVA Music Department Chair, CCSD Festival Chair and continued teaching at Sunset High School as the guitar teacher for the evening classes. Mr. Swick also continued his position as board member of the pre-college Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) education board and the educational board with the Guitar Foundation of Las Vegas. 12. Mr. Swick performed with Brian Head at the national Guitar Foundation of America conference in Austin, TX in June, 2010. 13. LVA Guitar Club sponsored the second 2-Day Summer Guitar Festival in June, 2010 featuring Corey Christiansen, Raymond Williams and Mel Hallam.
Page 91 YEAR NINE 2010-2011
Year eight began with eighty-six guitar majors. Year nine began with ninety-two guitar majors. VARSITY 3 2010-2011 (Advanced)
Victoria Almanzan (Junior) Candice Bain (Senior) Saraya Bennett (Junior) Zachary Blakeslee Reid (Senior) Adam Byrd (Senior) Evan Croteau (Senior) Will Crumpacker (Junior) Edlyn DeGuzman (Senior) Heather Fieger (Junior) Lauren Findly-Jacob (Senior) Zak Fisher (Junior) D.J. Galante (Senior) Austin Garrison (Senior) Michael Ghisilieri (Senior) Patricia Girroir (Junior) Josh Ivy (Senior) Shawn Jensen (Junior) Samantha Kinsey (Junior) Sergio Medina (Senior) Clayton Nowers (Junior) Danielle Nunez (Junior) Jordan Sasse (Senior) Niki Shadoan (Junior) Spencer Smith (Junior) Aaron Solano (Junior) Caleb Sterner (Senior) Stefan Tisminezky (Junior) Thomas Velasquez (Junior) Jason Wang (Junior) Camden Weisz (Junior) Austin Wyke (Junior)
Page 92 VARSITY 2 2010-11 (Intermediate)
David Aragon (Sophomore) Hailey Axberg (Sophomore) Amber Benites (Senior) Alicia Castile (Junior) Deryn Cattaneo (Sophomore) Cody Cris (Sophomore) Anthony Farris (Sophomore) Donovan Gallaway (Senior) Josiah Guyer (Senior) Haley Hodgson (Sophomore) Gaston Huber (Sophomore) Travis Huskey (Sophomore) Brandon Juetten (Senior) Austin Kirch (Sophomore) Erik Kline (Sophomore) Austin Longworth (Sophomore) Gabrielle Machette (Sophomore) Summer Matz (Sophomore) Zach Murphy (Sophomore) Maria Oregon (Sophomore) Cheyenne Reindel (Sophomore) Dominic Rosso (Sophomore) Cameron Sax (Sophomore) Tyler Stefanelli (Sophomore) Logan Tierno (Sophomore) Cason Vanbuskirk (Sophomore) Savannah Vidal (Sophomore) Sean Young (Sophomore)
Page 93 VARSITY 1 2010-11 (Beginning)
Michael Adams (Freshman) Tony Aguilar (Freshman) Cameron Beck (Freshman) Molly Birch (Freshman) Thomas Capurso (Freshman) Eddie Carcamo (Freshman) Jonathan Christensen (Freshman) Rese Comas (Freshman) Elijah Cooper (Freshman) Julien D’Ottavio (Freshman) Bethany Edgel (Junior) Jared Everhart (Freshman) Daniel Faulkner (Freshman) Riley Harris (Freshman) Alex Holloway (Freshman) Triston Jones (Freshman) Sam Kaminski (Freshman) Angel Laurente (Freshman) Courtney Lindemann (Sophomore) Arie Ann Manibog-Abenoja (Freshman) Courtney Mayer (Sophomore) Daniel Munoz (Freshman) Billy Ruggiero (Freshman) Alex Smith (Freshman) Justin Tawney (Freshman) Wyatt Thorne (Freshman) Donovan Tryon (Freshman) Ben Tsai (Freshman) Channelle Vides (Freshman) Theresa Ward (Freshman) Brittany Woodrum (Freshman) Jessica Woody (Freshman) Sebastian Zegarra-Pardo (Freshman)
Page 94 The Fourth LVA Senior Guitar Quartet (Ninth LVA Guitar Quartet)
The fourth LVA Senior Guitar Quartet was made up of Zach Blakeslee Reid, Evan Croteau, Edlyn DeGuzman and D.J. Galante. This award-winning quartet took Second Place at the University of Texas-Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Competition, the nation’s most competitive guitar festival. The quartet also received two Superior Ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2011 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. This quartet was the third Junior Quartet during the 2009-10 and appears on the 2010 “Encore Performance” CD. The quartet made a number of appearances, recitals and performances both on and off campus.
The Fourth LVA Junior Guitar Quartet
The third LVA Junior Guitar Quartet members were William Crumpacker, Spencer Smith, Aaron Solano and Jason Wang. The quartet received two Superior Ratings at Solo & Ensemble and appears on the 2011 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The quartet made a number of appearances throughout the year.
The First Junior Guitar Trio (Sixth LVA Guitar Trio)
The first LVA Junior Guitar Trio members were Victoria Almanzan, Saraya Bennett and Patricia Girroir. The trio received two Superior Ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2011 LVA “Encore Performance” CD.
The Eighth & Ninth LVA Guitar Duos
There were two Junior Guitar Duos during the 2010-11 school year. Zakary Fisher and Niki Shadoan made one duo. The second duo consisted of Danielle Nunez and Thomas Velasquez. Both duos performed in the November, 2010 Guitar Recital.
The Ninth Senior Guitarist to Receive the Academy Award For Outstanding Guitarist of the Year
Evan Croteau was the recipient of the ninth Academy Award presented to a senior guitar major. Evan received this award at the Senior Awards Night May, 2011. His name has been added to the perpetual plaque for the Outstanding Guitarist of the Year for 2010-11.
Page 95 Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Andrea Segovia” Award
D.J. Galante, Michael Ghisilieri and Josh Ivy received the “Andrea Segovia” award for excellence as classical guitarists at the Seniors’ Choice Concert awards presentation. Their names have been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipients of the 2010-11 Andre Segovia Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Wes Montgomery” Award
No seniors qualified for the “Chet Atkins” award for the 2010-11 school year.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Chet Atkins” Award
No seniors qualified for the “Chet Atkins” award for the 2010-11 school year.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Steve Vai” Award
Zach Blakeslee Reid received the “Steve Vai” award for excellence as a contemporary guitarist. This was the third year for this award to be given. Zach’s name has been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2010-11 Steve Vai award.
Senior Guitarists Who Have Completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series
The number of solo books to be completed for recognition is 17 over a four-year period. The following senior guitar majors completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series during their four years at LVA: Candice Bain, Zach Blakeslee Reid, Evan Croteau, Edlyn DeGuzman, Austin Garrison, Michael Ghisilieri and Josh Ivy. Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
“Most Versatile Musician” Award
This award went to two outstanding seniors who deserved to be recognized for their abilities to play multiple instruments well. Both students performed on various concerts playing various instruments including guitar, electric bass and/or drums. This special award went to Adam Byrd (guitar & drums) and Josh Ivy (guitar & bass). Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
Received 100% on 16 or More Playing Tests
Every other week throughout the school year, guitar students perform a bi-weekly playing test consisting of two graduated studies. The exams are performed on a guitar that is attached to a computer. The software in the computer does the scoring. It is extremely accurate. This is a new category to recognize those students who scored 16
Page 96 or more perfect scores during the school year. The following students scored 16 or more perfect scores on their bi-weekly playing tests. Each student receives 32 playing test grades during the school year. This special recognition is for those students who received a perfect score at least half or 50% of the time. Many students exceeded that percentage. Seniors: Michael Ghisilieri (28) Juniors: Niki Shadoan (22), Jason Wang (24) Sophomores: Cody Cris (29), Anthony Farris (29) Freshmen: Eddie Carcamo (25), Rese Comas (22) and Billy Ruggiero (18)
The “Double Century” Club
Along with counting how many 100’s each student has for the year from the above playing tests, record was also kept for each student who made two consecutive 100’s in the same week, thus the name, “Double Century” club. The following students qualified for the club at least once during the school year. The number in parenthesis is the number of weeks in which each person qualified.
Seniors: Candice Bain (1), Zach Blakeslee Reid (1), Adam Byrd (1), Edlyn DeGuzman (1), D.J. Galante (1), Donovan Gallaway (1), Michael Ghisilieri (13), and Josh Ivy (1).
Juniors: Saraya Bennett (1), Will Crumpacker (3), Zak Fisher (2), Shawn Jensen (1), Clayton Nowers (1), Niki Shadoan (8), Spencer Smith (3), Stefan Tisminezky (1), Thomas Velaquez (1), Jason Wang (9), Camden Weiz (1) and Austin Wyke (3).
Sophomores: Hailey Axberg (1), Deryn Cattano (3), Cody Chris (14), Anthony Farris (14), Erik Kline (1), Austin Longworth (3), Gaby Machette (1), Courtney Mayer (2), Cheyenne Reindel (4), Dominic Rosso (2), Cameron Sax (5) and Logan Tierno (1).
Freshmen: Tony Aguilar (3), Cameron Beck (3), Molly Birch (1), Eddie Carcamo (10), Jonathen Christensen (1), Rese Comas (9), Elijah Cooper (3), Julien D’Ottavio (1), Daniel Faulkner (3), Alex Holloway (2), Sam Kaminski (2), Daniel Munoz (2), Billy Ruggiero (5), Justin Tawney (3), Wyatt Thorne (1), Donovan Tryon (2), Ben Tsai (1), Channelle Vides (1), Jessica Woody (3) and Sebastian Zegarra-Pardo (1).
The maximum number of weeks possible to be a member of the “Double Century Club” is 16. Spencer Smith currently holds the record with 15 from his sophomore year.
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Outstanding Accomplishments the Ninth Year 2010-2011
1. The 24 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a CD of their All-State performances, the “2011 Solo & Ensemble Encore Performance.” This year’s recording had 18 tracks. 2. The LVA Senior Guitar Quartet took Second Place in the University of Texas- Brownsville National Guitar Ensemble Competition. This is the nation’s most competitive ensemble competition available for high school students. 3. Varsity 3 performed at the Loyola Marymount University Guitar Festival in Los Angeles, CA. 4. Hosted the 10th Annual CCSD Directors’ Choice Guitar Ensemble. 5. Performed two recitals and four concerts. 6. Hosted the sixth annual 2-day CCSD Guitar Ensemble Festival. Varsity 2 and Varsity 3 both received Superior Ratings. 7. Mr. Swick continued the role of CCSD Guitar Task Force Chair, LVA Music Department Chair, CCSD Festival Chair and continued teaching at Sunset High School as the guitar teacher for the evening classes. Mr. Swick also continued his position as board member of the pre-college Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) education board and the educational board with the Guitar Foundation of Las Vegas. He also became a member of the guitar education board for the American String Teachers’ Association. 8. It was decided between Yamaha Musical Instruments and Mr. Swick to return the Yamaha Silent Guitar Lab. After two years of working with the lab, both parties agreed that the lab did not fulfill the promises made. Yamaha Musical Instruments is recognized for maintaining its high standards and standing behind its products. Mr.Swick likes the lab learning environment and will continue searching for a replacement that offers 21st century technology. 9. The guitar department purchased a 16-channel Carvin stereo mixer and Carvin power amp in addition to the already owned 32-channel mixer to amplify the ever growing concerts when using orchestral strings and additional musical instruments.
Page 98 Year 9 Concert 1 Guitar Concert Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Caprice No. 14-Nicolo Paginini Chason-Manual Ponce El Condor Pasa-Traditional Peruvian Funeral March-Fernando Sor Concerto alla Rustica-Antonio Vivaldi Dulcinea-Mark Anthony Cruz Canzon Seconda A Quattro-Giovani Gabrieli Arr. Bruce Behnke Concerto Op. 3, No. 6-Antonio Vivaldi
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Fugue No. 1 in D Minor-F. Mendelssohn Fresco-Rex Willis-Soloist-Zach Blakeslee Reid Fuego: A Tango-Rex Willis Granada from “Suite Espanola”-Issac Albeniz Chaconne in F Major-G.F. Handel When September Ends-Green Day-Arr. Matt Roberts Ceviche Circus-Edgar Cruz Arr. Mark Anthony Cruz
Page 99 Year 9, Recital 1 Friday, November 19, 2010 Guitar Recital
Erik Kline-Blind Mary-Turlough O’Larkin 2:00-MEMORIZED (Soph) Tyler Steffanelli-Mid Summers Daydream-Rik Emmet-2:00-Memorized (Soph) Donovan Gallaway-Op. 21, No. -Fernando Sor-5:00-memorized (Senior) Deryn Cattaneo-Pavane Op. 50—Gabriel Faure-3:00-(not memorized) (Sophomore) Anthony Farris-Milonga-George Cardoso-4:00-(not memorized) (Sophomore) Austin Longworth-Study No. 33-1:00-(not memorized) (Sophomore) Jason Wang-Layenda-Albeniz-6:00 (memorized)(Junior) Aaron Solano-Marina-Julian Arcas 2:00 (memorized) (Junior) Camden Weisz-Prelude No. 4—Villa Lobos 3:00 (memorized) (Junior) Cody Cris-Study No. 9—Fernando Sor 2:00 (memorized) (Sophomore) Candice Bain-Tango-Francisco Tarrega Will Crumpacker-Caprice No. 2-2:00 Luigi Legnani (memorized) (Junior) Niki Shadoan-Estudio No. 3-Barrios (not memorized) 3:00 (Junior) Gaby Machette-Afro-Cuban Lullaby-Leo Brouwer-3:00 (not memorized) (Junior) Dominic Rosso-El Vito-Traditional-2:00-memorized (memorized) Cheyenne Reindel-Moonlight Sonata-Ludwig Beethoven-(not memorized) (junior) Mango Tango-Jurg Kindle-3:00 Zach Blakeslee Reid-Usher Waltz-Nikita Koshkin-Memorized (senior) 3:00 Evan Croteau-Wind in the Wheat Fields-Mel Hallam-(not memorized) (Senior) 3:00 LVA Junior Trio-Mango Tango-Jurg KindleVictoria Almanzan, Saraya Bennett and Patricia Girroir Danielle Nunez and Thomas Velasquez-Angel’s Dream-Anonymous-4:00 (Juniors) (Memorized) Senior Guitar Quartet-Zach Blakeslee Reid, Evan Croteau, Edlyn DeGuzman and D.J. Galante – Along the Edge-Andrew York-6:00 Niki Shadoan and Zak Fisher-Symphonie de Haydn Op. 152-Ferdinando Carulli 4:00 Junior Guitar Quartet-Will Crumpacker, Spencer Smith, Aaron Solano and Jason Wang-Leyenda de Espana-Augustin Barrios Mangore 4:00 Junior/Senior Quartet-Adam Byrd, Donovan Gallaway, Shawn Jensen, Clayton Nowers-Decepticon Medley-4:00
Page 100 December 10, 2010 Year 9, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Espanoletas Hebrew Medley Frosty the Snowman It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble White Christmas Good King Joy Joy of Man’s Desire-Angels We Have Heard on High O Come All Ye Faithful-O Holy Night Ding Dong Merrily on High Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-Hark!
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Queen of the Winter Night A Mad Russian’s Christmas Siberian Sleigh Ride In the Hall of the Mountain King Wizards in Winter Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24
Page 101 April 5, 2011 Year 9, Concert 3 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Birthday-Lennon/McCartney Yesterday-Lennon/McCartney Tears in Heaven-Eric Clapton Wonderful Tonight-Eric Clapton Stairway to Heaven-Jimmy Page/Robert Plant Sunshine of Your Love-Eric Clapton
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Carry On Wayward Son-Kerry Livgren Frankenstein-Edgar Winter Sweet Child O’Mine-Rose/Slash/Stradin’/McKagan/Adler Black Magic Woman-Carlos Santana Free Bird-Collins/Zant
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Higher Ground-Stevie Wonder Getting Better-Lennon/McCartney Live and Let Die-Paul McCartney Dream On-Steven Tyler Smooth Criminal/Billy Jean-Michael Jackson
All arrangements by Bill Swick
Page 102 Year 9, Recital 2 Senior Guitar Recital
Amber Benites and Edlyn DeGuzman Salt-Portugal.The Man Adam Byrd Every Breath You Take-Sting Caleb Sterner Allegretto-Ferdinando Carulli Austin Garrison Going Home-Shiro Sagisu Lauren Finley-Jacob Aloha Kaua’i-Maiki Aiu Lake Donovan Gallaway Rondo all Turca-W.A. Mozart Michael Ghisilieri Study No. 20-Fernando Sor Jordan Sasse Eye to Eye-Powerline Josh Ivy Rumores De La Caleta-Issac Albeniez Edlyn DeGuzman All Laid Back and Stuff-Andy McKee DJ Galante El Colibri-Julio Segreras Candice Bain Requiem-Kelly Valleau Donovan Gallaway, Shawn Jensen, Clayton Nowers, Thomas Velasquez Austin Tango-Roland Dyens Zach Blakeslee Reid, Evan Croteau, Edlyn DeGuzman, DJ Galante Psycho-Bernard Hermann Sergio Medina Caught Up-Thomas Erak Evan Croteau Europa-Carlos Santana Zach Blakeslee Reid The Gargoyle-Paul Gilbert Page 103 June 3, 2011 Year 9, Concert 4 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Measuring Up-Jim McCutcheon The Equine’s Ox-Chris Buzzelli Moody Moe-Harry Huffnagle Bill’s Bay-Chris Buzzelli Dishing it Out-Harry Huffnagle
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Bossa Do Brasil Flowerland-Eythor Thorlaksson Dreary Rag-Jerry Snyder Turn Your Love Around-George Benson Sir Duke-Stevie Wonder Too High/ I Wish Medley-Stevie Wonder
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Awaken-Mark Anthony Cruz El Payaso-Mark Anthony Cruz Zelda Suite– Arr. Alex Lamonte Super Mario Suite-Koji Kondo Last Child-Steven Tyler 7 Brad Whitford F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.-The Fall of Troy Arr. Zach Blakeslee Reid
Page 104 YEAR TEN 2011-2012
Year ten began with ninety-five guitar majors.
VARSITY 3 2011-2012 (Advanced)
Victoria Almanzan (Senior) Hailey Axberg (Junior) Saraya Bennett (Senior) Alicia Castile (Senior) Cody Cris (Junior) Will Crumpacker (Senior) Anthony Farris (Junior) Heather Fieger (Senior) Zak Fisher (Senior) Patricia Girroir (Senior) Shawn Jensen (Senior) Samantha Kinsey (Senior) Austin Kirch (Junior) Erik Kline (Junior) Austin Longworth (Junior) Gabrielle Machette (Junior) Clayton Nowers (Senior) Maria Oregon (Junior) Cheyenne Reindel (Junior) Dominic Rosso (Junior) Cameron Sax (Junior) Niki Shadoan (Senior) Spencer Smith (Senior) Aaron Solano (Senior) Logan Tierno (Junior) Stefan Tisminezky (Senior) Thomas Velasquez (Senior) Savannah Vidal (Junior) Jason Wang (Senior) Camden Weisz (Senior) Austin Wyke (Senior) Sean Young (Junior)
105 VARSITY 2 2011-12 (Intermediate)
Michael Adams (Sophomore) Tony Aguilar (Sophomore) David Aragon (Junior) Cameron Beck (Sophomore) Molly Birch (Sophomore) Thomas Capurso (Sophomore) Eddie Carcamo (Sophomore) Rese Comas (Sophomore) Elijah Cooper (Sophomore) Julien D’Ottavio (Sophomore) Daniel Faulkner (Sophomore) Riley Harris (Sophomore) Alex Holloway (Sophomore) Gaston Huber (Junior) Triston Jones (Sophomore) Sam Kaminski (Sophomore) Arie Ann Manibog-Abenoja (Sophomore) Summer Matz (Junior) Courtney Mayer (Junior) Daniel Munoz (Sophomore) Billy Ruggiero (Sophomore) Alex Smith (Sophomore) Tyler Stefanelli (Junior) Justin Tawney (Sophomore) Wyatt Thorne (Sophomore) Donovan Tryon (Sophomore) Ben Tsai (Sophomore) Channelle Vides (Sophomore) Theresa Ward (Sophomore) Jessica Woody (Sophomore) Sebastian Zegarra-Pardo (Sophomore)
106 VARSITY 1 2011-12 (Beginning)
Seth Blomquist (Freshman) Marcelino Chavez (Freshman) Jonathan Christensen (Sophomore) Makaela Dodds (Freshman) Jared Everhart (Sophomore) Kendall Finley-Jacob (Freshman) Cameron Fults (Freshman) Tasu Garcia (Freshman) Olivia Garza (Freshman) Joshua Greenberg (Freshman) Stephen Haataja (Freshman) Noah Hanlon (Freshman) Anthony Holler (Freshman) Aaron Hollern (Freshman) Kaylan Kessee (Freshman) Courtney Lindemann (Junior) Emily Marquis (Freshman) Calogero Charles Miceli (Freshman) Jaron Pitegoff (Freshman) Sabrina Prassel (Freshman) Samuel Ramirez (Freshman) Jasmine Reamer (Freshman) Lauren Rivers (Freshman) Noah Ryerson (Freshman) Andrew Sandoval (Freshman) Haley Stewart (Freshman) Adrian Tanner (Freshman) George Thompson (Freshman) Noah Umeno (Freshman) Patrick Weeks (Freshman) Sullivan Winesett (Freshman) Jordan Young (Freshman)
107 Year 10, Recital 1 Friday, November 18, 2011 Guitar Recital
(Jr) Andy McKee - -Andy McKee (Soph)- -Francisco Tarrega (Soph)- -Francisco Tarrega (Soph)- -Leguini (Soph)- -Ferdinando Carulli (Soph)- -Lennon/McCartney (Jr)- ’ Klaus Badel (Jr)- Leo Brouwer (Jr)- Miguel Llobet (Sr)- Francisco Tarrega (Jr)- J.S. Bach (Sr)- Francisco Tarrega (Sr)- Heitor Villa-Lobos (Sr)- -Andrew York (Sr)- Carlo Domeniconi (Sr)- Roland Dyens - Joaquin Turina - -Andrew York ’ Carlo Domeniconi Jurg Kindle
108 Year 10 Concert 1 Friday, October 21, 2011 Performing Arts Center Guitar Concert
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(all arrangements written by Bill Swick-over 800 pages of music)
110 March 9, 2012 Year 10, Concert 3 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert
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111 Year 10, Recital 2 Lowden Theater Senior Guitar Recital
Shawn Jensen Valse en Skai-Roland Dyens Aaron Solano Come Back to Bed-Chris Brown Austin Wyke Prelude No. 2-Hector Villa-Lobos Camden Weisz Perfect Storm Jason Wang Berimbau-Baden Powell Will Crumpacker & Thomas Velasquez Sicilienne-Gabriel Faure Zak Fisher & Spencer Smith Round Midnight-Thelonius Monk Stefan Tisminezky & Savannah Vidal Tamacun-Rodrigo y Gabriella Alicia Castile, Heather Fieger & Samantha Kinsey El Roble-Eythor Thorlaksson Mango Tango-Jurg Kindle Will Crumpacker, Shawn Jensen & Clayton Nowers Les Toreadors Victoria Almanzan, Saraya Bennett, Patricia Girroir & Niki Shadoan A Furiosa-Paulo Bellinati Clayton Nowers The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Theme-Powerglove
112 June 1, 2012 Year 10, Concert 4 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Gerry Mulligan -Bill Swick -Jerry Snyder -Jimmy Hugh ’-Leo Welch
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Nick Travis -Chris Buzzelli ’ ’ ’ -Duke Ellington
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Claude Gagnon Mark Anthony Cruz Leon Russell -The Fall of Troy
113 The Fifth LVA Senior Guitar Quartet (Tenth LVA Guitar Quartet)
The fifth LVA Senior Guitar Quartet was made up of Victoria Almanzan, Saraya Bennett, Patricia Girroir and Niki Shadoan. This award-winning quartet took Second Place at the University of Texas-Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Competition, the nation’s most competitive guitar festival. The quartet also received two Superior Ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2012 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The quartet made a number of appearances, recitals and performances both on and off campus.
The Fifth LVA Junior Guitar Quartet
The fifth LVA Junior Guitar Quartet members were Hailey Axberg, Anthony Farris, Austin Longworth and Cheyenne Reindel.
The Senior Guitar Trio (Seventh LVA Guitar Trio)
The LVA Senior Guitar Trio members were Will Crumpacker, Shawn Jensen and Clayton Nowers. The trio received two Superior Ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festival and appears on the 2012 LVA “Encore Performance” CD.
The Tenth Senior Guitarist to Receive the Academy Award for Guitar
Thomas Velasquez was the recipient of the tenth Academy Award presented to a senior guitar major. Thomas received this award at the Senior Awards Night May 18, 2012.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Andrea Segovia” Award
Will Crumpacker, Niki Shadoan, Jason Wang and Austin Wyke received the “Andrea Segovia” award for excellence as classical guitarists at the Seniors’ Choice Concert awards presentation. Their names have been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipients of the 2011-12 Andre Segovia Award.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Wes Montgomery” Award
Zak Fisher and Spencer Smith received the “Chet Atkins” award for the 2011-12 school year. Their names have been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipients of the 2011-12 Wes Montgomery Award.
114 Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Chet Atkins” Award
Spencer Smith and Camden Weisz received the “Chet Atkins” award for the 2011-12 school year. Their names have been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipients of the 2011-12 Chet Atkins Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Carlos Santana” Award
Thomas Velasquez received the “Carlos Santana” award for the 2011-12 school year. His name has been added to the perpetual plaque as the recipient of the 2011-12 Carlos Santana Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Steve Vai” Award
Clayton Nowers received the “Steve Vai” award for excellence as a contemporary guitarist. Clayton’s name has been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2011-12 Steve Vai Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Paco de Lucia” Award
Stefan Tisminezki received the “Paco de Lucia” award for excellence as a flaminco guitarist. Stefan’s name has been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2011- 12 Pace de Lucia Award.
Senior Guitarists Who Have Completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series
The number of solo books to be completed for recognition is 17 over a four-year period. The following senior guitar majors completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series during their four years at LVA: Will Crumpacker, Zak Fisher, Shawn Jensen, Niki Shadoan, Aaron Solano, Stefan Tisminezki, Thomas Velasquez, Jason Wang and Austin Wyke. Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
“Most Versatile Musician” Award
This award went to two outstanding seniors who deserved to be recognized for their abilities to play multiple instruments well. Both students performed on various concerts playing various instruments including guitar, electric bass and/or drums. This special award went to Shawn Jensen (guitar & drums) and Camden Weisz (guitar, bass & drums). Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
115 Received 100% on 16 or More Playing Tests
Every other week throughout the school year, guitar students perform a bi-weekly playing test consisting of two graduated studies. The exams are performed on a guitar that is attached to a computer. The software in the computer does the scoring. It is extremely accurate. This is a new category to recognize those students who scored 16 or more perfect scores during the school year. The following students scored 16 or more perfect scores on their bi-weekly playing tests. Each student receives 32 playing test grades during the school year. This special recognition is for those students who received a perfect score at least half or 50% of the time. Many students exceeded that percentage. Seniors: None this year Juniors: Cody Cris (19) Sophomores: Rese Comas (26) and Billy Ruggiero (24) Freshmen: None this year
The “Double Century” Club
Along with counting how many 100’s each student has for the year from the above playing tests, record was also kept for each student who made two consecutive 100’s in the same week, thus the name, “Double Century” club. The following students qualified for the club at least once during the school year. The number in parenthesis is the number of weeks in which each person qualified.
Seniors: Zak Fisher (1), Clayton Nowers (1) and Jason Wang (3).
Juniors: Cody Chris (8), Anthony Farris (8), Erik Kline (2), Gaby Machette (1), Courtney Mayer (3), Dominic Rosso (1), Cameron Sax (5), Logan Tierno (1) and Sean Young (1).
Sophomores: Michael Adams (1), Tony Aguilar (2), Molly Birch (1), Thomas Capurso (1), Eddie Carcamo (2), Rese Comas (12), Elijah Cooper (5), Julien D’Ottavio (4), Daniel Faulkner (1), Alex Holloway (4), Sam Kaminski (1), Daniel Munoz (2), Billy Ruggiero (10), Alex Smith (1), Justin Tawney (1), Donovan Tryon (1), Ben Tsai (1), Jessica Woody (1) and Sebastian Zegarra-Pardo (1).
Freshmen: Seth Blomquist (2), Marz Chavez (2), Cameron Fults (2), Olivia Garza (1), Josh Greenberg (1), Noah Hanlon (2), Aaron Hollern (1), Emily Marquis (1), Chazz Miceli (2), Sabrina Prassel (1), Lauren Rivers (1), Noah Ryerson (1), Adrian Tanner (1), Noah Umeno (1), Patrick Weeks (1), Sullivan Winesett (2) and Jordon Young (1).
116 The maximum number of weeks possible to be a member of the “Double Century Club” is 16. Spencer Smith currently holds the record with 15 from his sophomore year.
Outstanding Accomplishments the Tenth Year 2011-2012
1. The 36 guitar students who qualified for All-State recorded a CD of their All-State performances, the “2012 Solo & Ensemble Encore Performance.” This year’s recording is a 2-Disk set with 25 tracks. 2. The LVA Senior Guitar Quartet took Second Place in the University of Texas- Brownsville National Guitar Ensemble Competition. This is the nation’s most competitive ensemble competition available for high school students. 3. Varsity 3 performed at the Loyola Marymount University Guitar Festival in Los Angeles, CA. 4. Hosted the 11th Middle School Directors’ Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble and the first High School Directors’ Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble 5. Performed two recitals and four concerts. 6. Hosted the seventh annual 2-day CCSD Guitar Ensemble Festival. Varsity 2 and Varsity 3 both received Superior Ratings. 7. Mr. Swick continued the role of CCSD Guitar Task Force Chair, LVA Music Department Chair, CCSD Festival Chair and continued teaching at Cowan Sunset High School as the guitar teacher for the evening classes. Mr. Swick also continued his position as board member of the pre-college Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) education board and the educational board with the Guitar Foundation of Las Vegas. He is also a member of the guitar education board for the American String Teachers’ Association. 8. Mr. Swick directed the New Mexico All-State Guitar Ensemble in Albuquerque, NM in January. 9. Mr. Swick presented at the American String Teachers Association National Convention in Atlanta, GA this year. 10. The music department received its tenth GRAMMY Award this year. 11. The guitar department received its second DownBeat Magazine Student Award. 12. The guitar department received the first Augustine String Educational Endowment. This award will include receiving two visitations from Dr. Martha Masters from Loyola Marymount University and a specially commissioned composition for the Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble. 13. Mr. Swick launched his own line of guitars known as the Swickster guitar. 14. The guitar department purchased 34 Swickster guitars to replace the Silent Yamaha guitars and 34 Apple Ipads to replace the silent guitar lab.
117 15. Mr. Swick was featured on “Inside Education”, Channel 8 news, and was selected by PBS to appear in the CCSD school district recruiting video as an innovative teacher.
118 YEAR ELEVEN 2012-2013
Year eleven began with ninety-six guitar majors.
VARSITY 3 2012-2013 (Advanced)
Tony Aguilar (Junior) Hailey Axberg (Senior) Cameron Beck (Junior) Thomas Capurso (Junior) Eddie Carcamo (Junior) Cody Cris (Senior) Rese Comas (Junior) Elijah Cooper (Junior) Julien D’Ottavio (Junior) Anthony Farris (Senior) Alex Holloway (Junior) Triston Jones (Junior) Sam Kaminski (Junior) Austin Kirch (Senior) Erik Kline (Senior) Austin Longworth (Senior) Gabrielle Machette (Senior) Courtney Mayer (Senior) Daniel Munoz (Junior) Maria Oregon (Senior) Cheyenne Reindel (Senior) Dominic Rosso (Senior) Billy Ruggiero (Junior) Cameron Sax (Senior) Alex Smith (Junior) Logan Tierno (Senior) Ben Tsai (Junior) Channelle Vides (Junior) Theresa Ward (Junior) Jessica Woody (Junior) Savannah Vidal (Senior) Sean Young (Senior)
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VARSITY 2 2012-13 (Intermediate)
Michael Adams (Junior) David Aragon (Senior) Molly Birch (Junior) Seth Blomquist (Sophomore) Marcelino Chavez (Junior) Jonanthan Christensen (Junior) Makaela Dodds (Sophomore) Jared Everhart (Junior) Kendall Finley-Jacob (Sophomore) Cameron Fults (Sophomore) Olivia Garza (Sophomore) Joshua Greenberg (Sophomore) Riley Harris (Junior) Noah Hanlon (Sophomore) Anthony Holler (Sophomore) Aaron Hollern (Sophomore) Kaylan Kessee (Sophomore) Courtney Lindemann (Senior) Arie Ann Manibog Abenoja (Junior) Summer Matz (Senior) Calogero Charles (Chaz) Miceli (Sophomore) Sabrina Prassel (Sophomore) Samuel Ramirez (Sophomore) Jasmine Reamer (Sophomore) Lauren Rivers (Sophomore) Noah Ryerson (Junior) Andrew Sandoval (Sophomore) Tyler Stefanelli (Senior) Adrian Tanner (Sophomore) Donovan Tryon (Junior) Sullivan Winesett (Sophomore) Sebastian Zegarra (Junior)
120 VARSITY 1 2012-13 (Beginning)
Zach Anas (Freshman) Estefanny Angel Aban (Freshman) Jake Barnett (Freshman) Ryan Cameron (Freshman) Ivy Clark (Freshman) Devin Desmond (Freshman) Orion Fitch (Freshman) Stephen Haataja (Sophomore) Chase Harris (Freshman) Taylor Herpolsheimer (Freshman) Deandra Johnson (Freshman) Anthony Luz (Freshman) Angelo Mihailovic (Freshman) Mitchell Neyman (Freshman) Esteban Obando (Freshman) Nicholas Ochoa (Freshman) Louis Paparone (Freshman) Tiffany Pena (Freshman) Jaron Pitegoff (Sophomore) Dakota Rhiner (Freshman) Savino Rojas (Freshman) Dylan Schulz (Freshman) Cody Scott (Freshman) Haley Stewart (Sophomore) George Thompson (Sophomore) Levi Toranzo (Freshman) Noah Umeno (Sophomore) Jordan Vierra-Backman (Freshman) Patrick Weeks (Sophomore) Trysten Wright (Sophomore) Jordan Young (Sophomore)
121 Year 11 Concert 1 Friday, October 19, 2012 Performing Arts Center Guitar Concert
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Canarios-Gasper Sanz Allegro-Concerto Grossi, Op. 6-G.F. Handel Menuett-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Tu Y Yo-Agustin Barrios Mangore Vals Op. 8, No. 4-Agustin Barrios Mangore El Rossinyol-Traditional Catalan Waltz in A Major-Francisco Tarrega
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Sonata in D for Four Guitars K.113-D. Scarlatti Pavane, Op. 50-Gabriel Faure’ Quartet No. 8 Movt. 2-Dmitri Shostakovish Quartet for Four Guitars Movt. 3-Rondo-Richard Carlton Fredonnements-Movt. 1-Cinecitta-Claude Gagnon Parti Tango-Jurg Kindle
122 Year 11, Recital 1 Friday, November 16, 2012 Guitar Recital
Sullivan Winesett (Soph) Vincent-McLean/Atkins Cameron Fults (Soph) Milonga-Jorge Cardoso Sean Young (Sr) La Catedral (3rd Movt)-Augustin Barrios Rese Comas (Jr) El Ultimo Tremelo-Augustin Barrios Cameron Sax (Sr) Waltz Op. 8, No. 4-Augustin Barrios Thomas Capurso (Jr) Etude No.1-Maximo Diego Pujol Jared Everhart (Jr) Study No. 38-Matteo Carcassi Anthony Aguilar (Jr) Fantasia on Themes from La Trayiata-Francisco Tarrega Alex Holloway (Jr) All of Me-Simons/Arr. Dyens Marcelino Red-Hawk Chavez (Jr) Malaguena-Arr. Oscar Carrescia Austin Kirch (Sr) Everybody Wants to Rule the World-Andy McKee Noah Hanlon (Soph) La Catedral (1st Movt)-Barrios Samuel Kaminiski (Jr) Prelude No. 2-Villa-Lobos Ben Tsai (Jr)-Mood for a Day-Steve Howe Dominic Rosso (Sr) Habanera from the Carmen Suite-George Bizet Cody Cris (Sr) Zambra Granadina-Isaac Albeniz Savannah Vidal (Sr) Paradise-Coldplay Gaby Machette (Sr) Choros No. 1-Villa Lobos Cheyenne Reindel (Sr) In Sorrow’s Wake-Andrew York Anthony Farris (Sr) By Candlelight-Andrew York Maria Oregon (Sr) Ilha de Coral-Luiz Bonfa Austin Longworth (Sr) Tango En Skai-Roland Dyens Elijah Cooper (Jr) Usher Waltz-Nikita Koshkin Erik Kline (Sr) Paisaje Cubano Con Campanas-Leo Brouwer
123 December 14, 2012 Year 11, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus is Coming to Town White Christmas The Christmas Song Sleigh Ride
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Faith Noel First Snow Good King Joy Silent Night Joy of Man’s Desire-Angles We Have Heard on High O Come All Ye Faithful-O Holy Night Boughs of Holly
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Winter Overture Wish Liszt A Mad Russian’s Christmas Queen of the Winter Night Siberian Sleigh Ride Wizards in Winter Christmas Eve/Sarajevo
(all arrangements written by Bill Swick-over 900 pages of music)
124 February 22, 2013 Year 11, Concert 3 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble In My Life-Rubber Soul 1965 I’ll Follow the Sun-Beatles For Sale 1964 And I Love Her-A Hard Day’s Night 1964 Yesterday-Help 1965 Here Comes the Sun-Abbey Road 1969 She’s Leaving Home-Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 1967
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Birthday-White Album 1968 Lady Madonna-Single 1968 Getter Better-Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 1967 Day Tripper-Single 1965 Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds-Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club 1967 Got to Get You into My Life-Revolver 1966
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band –1967 Come Together-Abbey Road 1969 Eleanor Rigby-Revolver 1966 Something-Abbey Road 1969 Revolution-White Album 1968 While My Guitar Gently Weeps-White Album 1968 Live and Let Die-James Bond Movie 1973 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Reprise-1967
All music composed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison (all arrangements written by Bill Swick)
125 May 17, 2013 Year 11, Concert 4 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Get Your Picks Out-Bill Swick Bill’s Bay-Chris Buzzelli The Equine’s Ox-Chris Buzzelli Dreary Rag-Jerry Snyder Mr. P.C.-John Coltrane Cone Pone-Nick Travis
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Eine Kleine Nachtmusic-Amadeus Mozart Stomp and Pick-James McLeod Voodoo Child-Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze-Jimi Hendrix Black Magic Woman-Carlo Santana Free Bird-Allen Collins & Ronnie Van Zant
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Cascade-Omid Zoufonoun Dance of the Goblins-A. Bazzini Zelda Suite From the Ocarina of Time-Arr. Alex Lamonte
Senior Awards
Pokemon Master-Arr. Anthony Farris & Austin Longworth Bohemian Rhapsody-Freddie Mercury Sir Duke-Stevie Wonder
126 The Sixth LVA Senior Guitar Quartet (Eleventh LVA Guitar Quartet)
The sixth LVA Senior Guitar Quartet was made up of Haley Axberg, Anthony Farris, Austin Longworth and Cheyenne Reindel. The quartet appears on the 2013 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. The quartet made a number of appearances, recitals and performances both on and off campus including the San Diego Guitar Teachers’ Association presentation, the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, and the California State Teachers Union convention at the Rio Hotel.
The Sixth LVA Junior Guitar Quartet
The sixth LVA Junior Guitar Quartet members were Michael Adams, Eddie Carcamo, Julian D’Ottavio and Daniel Munoz. This quartet took first place in the CCSD/LVA Solo & Ensemble Guitar Tournament and appear on the 2013 LVA “Encore Performance” CD. This quartet was selected from a national search to perform at the 2013 Guitar Foundation of America international convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Eleventh Senior Guitarist to Receive the Academy Award for Guitar
Cody Cris was the recipient of the eleventh Academy Award presented to a senior guitar major. Cody received this award at the Senior Awards Night May 23, 2013.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Andrea Segovia” Award
No senior was awarded the “Andrea Segovia” award for the 2012-13 school year.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Wes Montgomery” Award
Cameron Sax and Logan Tierno were awarded the “Wes Montgomery” award for the 2012-13 school year. Cameron and Logan’s names will be added to the perpetual plaque as the recipients of the 2012-13 Wes Montgomery Award.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Chet Atkins” Award
No senior was awarded the “Chet Atkins” award for the 2012-13 school year.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Carlos Santana” Award
No senior was awarded the “Carlos Santana” award for the 2012-13 school year.
127 Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Steve Vai” Award
Cody Cris, Anthony Farris and Austin Longworth received the “Steve Vai” award for excellence as a contemporary guitarist. All three names have been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2012-13 Steve Vai Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Paco de Lucia” Award
Dominic Rosso received the “Paco de Lucia” award for excellence as a flamenco guitarist. Dominc’s name has been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2012-13 Pace de Lucia Award.
Senior Guitarists Who Have Completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series
The number of solo books to be completed for recognition is 17 over a four-year period. The following senior guitar majors completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series during their four years at LVA: Cody Cris, Anthony Farris, Austin Longworth, Cheyenne Reindel, Cameron Sax, Logan Tierno and Sean Young. Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
Received 100% on 16 or More Playing Tests
Every other week throughout the school year, guitar students perform a bi-weekly playing test consisting of two graduated studies. The exams are performed on a guitar that is attached to a computer. The software in the computer does the scoring. It is extremely accurate. This is a new category to recognize those students who scored 16 or more perfect scores during the school year. The following students scored 16 or more perfect scores on their bi-weekly playing tests. Each student receives 32 playing test grades during the school year. This special recognition is for those students who received a perfect score at least half or 50% of the time. Many students exceeded that percentage. Seniors: Cody Cris (30), Courtney Mayer (19) Juniors: Marcelino Chavez (21), Reese Comas (21), Billy Ruggiero (18) Sophomores: Seth Blomquist (28), Cameron Fults (27), Noah Hanlon (27), Aaron Hollern (17), Chazz Miceli (21), Noah Ryerson (21), Sullivan Winesett (17) Freshmen: Cody Scott (17)
128 The “Double Century” Club
Along with counting how many 100’s each student has for the year from the above playing tests, record was also kept for each student who made two consecutive 100’s in the same week, thus the name, “Double Century” club. The following students qualified for the club at least once during the school year. The number in parenthesis is the number of weeks in which each person qualified.
Seniors: Cody Cris(14), Anthony Farris(3), Courtney Mayer(6), Cameron Sax(3), Logan Tierno(2),
Juniors: Tony Aguilar(2), Cameron Beck(1),Thomas Capurso(2), Eddie Carcamo(1), Rese Comas(7), Alex Holloway(5), Triston Jones(1), Sam Kaminski(2), Arie-Ann Manibog(5), Daniel Munoz(1), Dominic Rosso(1), Billy Ruggiero(7), Alex Smith(1), Donovan Tryon(1), Channelle Vides(1), Jessica Woody(2), Sebastian Zegarra-Pardo(1)
Sophomores: Seth Blomquist(12), Marcelino Chavez(6), Cameron Fults(12), Noah Hanlon(11), Aaron Hollern(4), Chazz Miceli(6), Sabrina Prassel(4), Noah Ryerson(8), Adrian Tanner(6), Sullivan Winesett(4)
Freshmen: Zachariah Anas(1), Ryan Cameron(1), O’Rion Fisher(1), Deandra Johnson(3), Mitchell Neyman(3), Tiffany Pena(1), Savino Rojas(1), Dylan Schultz(4), Cody Scott(3), Haley Stewart(2), Trysten Wright(1)
The maximum number of weeks possible to be a member of the “Double Century Club” is 16. Spencer Smith currently holds the record with 15 from his sophomore year.
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Outstanding Accomplishments the Eleventh Year 2012-2013
1. Mr. Swick worked with the Choice Center Leadership Program’s Giver Game to help beautify the practice rooms in Sunset and provide improvements in the music department with the $50,000 that was donated. 2. Created and hosted the first CCSD/LVA Solo & Ensemble Guitar Tournaments Round One & Round Two. The top winners performed on the annual Solo & Ensemble Encore CD. Eddie Carcamo took first place as solo guitarist. 3. Eddie Carcamo won the Nevada Music Education Association Command Performance for guitar and played on the Command Performance concert during the NMEA State Convention. 4. Varsity 3 performed at the Loyola Marymount University Guitar Festival in Los Angeles, CA. 5. Hosted the 12th Middle School Directors’ Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble and the first High School Honor Guitar Ensemble which required an audition. 6. Performed two recitals and four concerts. 7. Hosted the eighth annual 2-day CCSD Guitar Ensemble Festival. Varsity 2 and Varsity 3 both received Superior Ratings. 8. Mr. Swick continued the role of CCSD Guitar Task Force Chair, LVA Music Department Chair, CCSD Festival Chair and continued teaching at Cowan Sunset High School as the guitar teacher for the evening classes. Mr. Swick also continued his position as board member of the pre-college Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) education board as well as the guitar education board for the American String Teachers’ Association. Mr. Swick was also named Executive Director of Guitar in the Classroom. 9. Mr. Swick, along with Varsity 3, presented at the San Diego Guitar Teachers’ Association in San Diego. 10. Mr. Swick presented at the American String Teachers Association National Convention in Providence, Rhode Island this year. 11. Mr. Swick, along with Varsity 3, presented at the Winter NAMM Convention in Anaheim, CA. 12. Mr. Swick, along with the Junior Guitar Quartet, presented at the Guitar Foundation of America international convention in Louisville, Kentucky. 13. The guitar department received the first Augustine String Educational Endowment. Dr. Martha Masters from Loyola Marymount University visited LVA and performed a recital for students in the music department. Part of the endowment was the presentation of the commissioned work, “Cascade” which was performed on the Seniors’ Choice Guitar Concert on May 17.
130 14. Mr. Swick was selected to present at the National Association for Music Educators education conference in Nashville, TN. 15. Hosted the second Music College Fair for Guitar which attracted guitar faculty from around the country. Students attended master classes and had an opportunity to audition for the college faculty.
131 YEAR TWELVE 2013-2014
Year twelve began with eighty-seven guitar majors.
VARSITY 3 2013-2014 (Advanced) Michael Adams (Senior) Tony Aguilar (Senior) Cameron Beck (Senior) Seth Blomquist (Junior) Thomas Capurso (Senior) Eddie Carcamo (Senior) Marcelino Chavez (Senior) Jonanthan Christensen (Senior) Rese Comas (Senior) Elijah Cooper (Senior) Julien D’Ottavio (Senior) Makaela Dodds (Junior) Cameron Fults (Junior) Olivia Garza (Junior) Noah Hanlon (Junior) Aaron Hollern (Junior) Alex Holloway (Senior) Triston Jones (Senior) Sam Kaminski (Senior) Kaylan Kessee (Junior) Arie Ann Manibog Abenoja (Senior) Calogero Charles (Chaz) Miceli (Junior) Daniel Munoz (Senior) Sabrina Prassel (Junior) Lauren Rivers (Junior) Noah Ryerson (Junior) Ben Tsai (Senior) Channelle Vides (Senior) Theresa Ward (Senior) Sullivan Winesett (Junior) Jessica Woody (Senior) Sebastian Zegarra (Senior)
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VARSITY 2 2013-14 (Intermediate)
Zachariah Anas (Sophomore) Estefanny Angel (Sophomore) Jake Barnett (Sophomore) Ryan Cameron (Sophomore) Ivy Clark (Sophomore) Jared Everhart (Senior) Orion Fisher (Sophomore) Joshua Greenberg (Junior) Stephen Haataja (Junior) Chase Harris (Sophomore) Anthony Holler (Junior) Deandra Johnson (Sophomore) Angelo Mihailovic (Sophomore) Mitchell Neyman (Sophomore) Nicholas Ochoa (Sophomore) Louis Paparone (Sophomore) Tiffany Pena (Sophomore) Jaron Pitegoff (Junior) Samuel Ramirez (Junior) Jasmine Reamer (Junior) Dakota Rhiner (Sophomore) Savino Rojas (Sophomore) Dylan Schulz (Sophomore) Cody Scott (Sophomore) Alex Smith (Senior) Haley Stewart (Junior) George Thompson (Junior) Levi Toranzo (Sophomore) Donovan Tryon (Senior) Noah Umeno (Junior) Jordan Vierra-Backman (Sophomore) Patrick Weeks (Junior)
133 VARSITY 1 2013-14 (Beginning)
Stormie Alterman (Freshman) Marco Angel Aban (Freshman) Joviette Bright (Freshman) Andrew Caballero (Freshman) Michelle Carcamo (Freshman) Dominic Cotroneo (Freshman) Nicolas Herrera (Freshman) Tyler Hrdina (Freshman) Alexander Ibrahim (Freshman) Brittany Jacobs (Freshman) Tony Luz (Sophomore) Gage Morgan (Freshman) Esteban Obando (Sophomore) James Pohlmann (Freshman) Jeffrey Rhame (Freshman) Jackson Roberg-Crane (Freshman) Kyle Rowins (Freshman) Cooper Sorich (Freshman) Rhianne Stepp (Freshman) Samuel Teigen (Freshman) Adrian Vasquez (Freshman) Evan Willis (Freshman) Benjamin Yao (Freshman)
134 The Seventh LVA Senior Guitar Quartet (Twelfth LVA Guitar Quartet)
The seventh LVA Senior Guitar Quartet was made up of Michael Adams, Eddie Carcamo, Julien D’Ottavio and Daniel Munoz. The quartet appears on the 2012, 2013 and 2014 LVA “Encore Performance” CDs. The quartet made a number of appearances, recitals and performances both on and off campus including the California State Teachers Union convention at the Rio Hotel, the Public Education Foundation Gala at the Mandarin Hotel, the LVA Gala at the Rio Hotel and the Comdex Convention at the LV Hotel. This senior quartet was selected through a national competition to perform at the Guitar Foundation of America International Convention in Louisville, KT. They also took first place in the University of Texas-Brownsville Guitar Ensemble competition in Brownsville, TX. This quartet also won two DownBeat Magazine Awards, one for Best Classical Ensemble and a second one for Best Latin Group.
The Seventh LVA Junior Guitar Quartet
There were two Junior Guitar Quartets this year, both hoping to be the next Senior Quartet. The official Junior Quartet members are Cameron Fults, Noah Hanlon, Chaz Miceli and Noah Ryerson. The unofficial Junior Quartet members are Jaron Pitegoff, Samuel Ramirez, George Thompson and Noah Umeno. The latter group took second place in the Best of Southern Nevada Solo & Ensemble Tournament and appear on the 2014 LVA “Encore Performance” CD.
The Twelfth Senior Guitarist to Receive the Academy Award for Guitar
Eddie Carcamo was the recipient of the twelfth Academy Award presented to a senior guitar major. Eddie received this award at the Senior Awards Night May 23, 2014.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Andrea Segovia” Award
Eddie Carcamo, Macelino Chavez, Julien D’Ottavio, Triston Jones and Daniel Munoz were awarded the “Andrea Segovia” award for the 2013-14 school year. All five names will be added to the perpetual plaque as the recipients of the 2013-14 Andres Segovia Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Wes Montgomery” Award
Sebatian Zegarra-Pardo was awarded the “Wes Montgomery” award for the 2013-14 school year. Sebastion’s name will be added to the perpetual plaque as the recipient of the 2013-14 Wes Montgomery Award.
135 Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Chet Atkins” Award
Alex Holloway was awarded the “Chet Atkins” award for the 2013-14 school year. Alex’s name will be added to the perpetual plaque as the recipient of the 2013-14 Chet Atkins Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Carlos Santana” Award
No senior was awarded the “Carlos Santana” award for the 2013-14 school year.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Steve Vai” Award
Rese Comas, Daniel Munoz and Benjamin Tsai received the “Steve Vai” award for excellence as a contemporary guitarist. All three names have been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2013-14 Steve Vai Award.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Paco de Lucia” Award
No senior was awarded the “Paco de Lucia” award for the 2013-14 school year.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Andy McKee” Award
Benjamin Tsai was awarded the “Andy McKee” award for the 2013-14 school year for outstanding contemporary, steel string, finger-picking guitarist.
Senior Guitarist to Receive the LVA “Leo Brouwer” Award
Thomas Capurso, Jonathan Christensen and Samuel Kaminski received the “Leo Brouwer” award for excellence as a contemporary classical guitarist. All three names have been added to the perpetual plaque for receiving the 2013-14 Leo Brouwer Award.
Senior Guitarists to Receive the LVA “Victor Wooten” Award
Anthony Aguilar was awarded the “Victor Wooten” award for the 2013-14 school year for outstanding bassist.
Most Versatile Musician Award
The following three students received this special award for their ability to play electric guitar, classical guitar, bass and drums, each at a very high level of skill. This special award went to Anthony Aguilar, Cameron Beck and Rese Comas.
136 Most Ambitious Musician Award
This special award was given to a student who started at LVA as a sophomore and on his own did all of the required work for the 4-year program in only 3 years. This has never been done before. This recognition went to Marcelino Chavez.
Senior Guitarists Who Have Completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series
The number of solo books to be completed for recognition is 17 over a four-year period. The following senior guitar majors completed 17 Books in the Solo Guitar Repertoire Series during their four years at LVA: Anthony Aguilar, Thomas Capurso, Eddie Carcamo, Marcelino Chavez, Jonathan Christensen, Rese Comas, Elijah Cooper, Alex Holloway, Triston Jones, Samuel Kaminski, Daniel Munoz and Alex Smith. Each received a plaque for this outstanding accomplishment.
Received 100% on 16 or More Playing Tests
Every other week throughout the school year, guitar students perform a bi-weekly playing test consisting of two graduated studies. The exams are performed on a guitar that is attached to a computer. The software in the computer does the scoring. It is extremely accurate. This is a new category to recognize those students who scored 16 or more perfect scores during the school year. The following students scored 16 or more perfect scores on their bi-weekly playing tests. Each student receives 32 playing test grades during the school year. This special recognition is for those students who received a perfect score at least half or 50% of the time. Many students exceeded that percentage. Seniors: Rese Comas (18) Juniors: Seth Blomquist (24), Noah Ryerson (21), Sullivan Winesett (16) Sophomores: Ryan Cameron (18), Mitchell Neyman (22), Louis Paparone (23), Savino Rajos (19), Cody Scott (17) Freshmen: Benjamin Yao (18), Evan Willis (16)
137 The “Double Century” Club
Along with counting how many 100’s each student has for the year from the above playing tests, record was also kept for each student who made two consecutive 100’s in the same week, thus the name, “Double Century” club. The following students qualified for the club at least once during the school year. The number in parenthesis is the number of weeks in which each person qualified.
Seniors: Eddie Carcamo (2), Marcelino Chavez (4), Rese Comas (7), Julien D’Ottavio (1), Alex Holloway (3), Arie Manibog (1), Channelle Vides (4)
Juniors: Seth Blomquist (11), Cameron Fults (5), Olivia Garza (1), Anthony Holler (1), Noah Hanlon (3), Stephen Haataja (1), Aaron Hollern (3), Chazz Mecili (4), Jaron Pitegoff (2), Sabrina Prassel (2), Samuel Ramirez (1), Jasmine Reamer (1), Lauren Rivers (1), Noah Ryerson (8), Haley Stewart (1), Sullivan Winesett (5)
Sophomores: Jake Barnett (3), Ryan Cameron (5), Deandra Johnson (2), Angelo Mihailavic (2), Mitchell Newman (8), Nicholas Ochoa (1), Louis Paparone (10), Tiffany Pena (1), Dakota Rhiner (5), Savino Rojas (6), Dylan Schultz (5), Cody Scott (8), Levi Toranzo (1), Jordan Vierra Backman (1)
Freshmen: Stormie Alterman (2), Marco Angel Aban (2), Nicolas Herrera (3), Gage Morgan (3), Jeffrey Rhame (2), Jackson Roberg-Crane (5), Kyle Rowins (1), Cooper Sorich (2), Rhianne Stepp (2), Samuel Teigen (1), Adrian Vasquez (2), Evan Willis (5), Benjamin Yao (7)
The maximum number of weeks possible to be a member of the “Double Century Club” is 16. Spencer Smith currently holds the record with 15 from his sophomore year.
138 Outstanding Accomplishments the Twelfth Year 2013-2014
In September, LVA is the only high school guitar program in the U.S. to be invited to attend the bi-annual La Guitarra guitar festival in San Luis Obispo, CA in September. This was our 4th time to attend. In October, Mr. Swick attended the National Network for Art Schools conference in New York City to receive the Outstanding Arts School of the Year Award for LVA. In October, Mr. Swick spoke at the Music Association for Educators National Conference in Nashville, TN. In November, hosted and conducted the 13th Annual Middle School Directors’ Choice Honor Guitar Ensemble In December, hosted the first CCSD Choir and Guitar Holiday Gala at the Smith Center In December, hosted the second CCSD High School Honor Guitar Ensemble directed by John Truitt In January, Senior Guitar Quartet was invited (for the 4th year) to perform at the California Teachers Association convention at the Rio Hotel. In February, hosted the second Best in Southern Nevada Guitar Solo & Ensemble Tournament with 2 elimination rounds. 8 out of the top 10 soloists are LVA guitar majors and they all appear on this year’s 2014 CD. Congratulations to: Noah Hanlon, Eddie Carcamo, Chazz Miceli, Rese Comas, Tony Aguilar, Sullivan Winesette, Cameron Fults and Samuel Kaminski. In March, Mr. Swick was a speaker on guitar education at the American String Teachers Association in Louisville, KT In March, Senior Guitar Quartet and Senior Guitar Duo participated in the University of Texas-Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Festival, the most competitive guitar ensemble competition in the U.S. The LVA Senior Guitar Quartet took first place. The duo took fourth place. In March, LVA performed at the 10th Annual Loyola Marymount Guitar Ensemble Festival in Los Angeles, CA. In April, hosted the CCSD Middle School and High School Guitar Ensemble Festival. Both Varisty 2 & 3 ensembles made Superior Ratings. In April, was notified that the LVA Music Department will receive its eleventh Gold GRAMMY in the School Awards. The ceremony was held at LVA on May 28. In April, notified by DownBeat Magazine that LVA Senior Guitar Quartet received their 2nd “Best Of” DownBeat Magazine Award. Last year, was the “Best of Classical Ensemble.” This year, “Best of Latin Ensemble.” In April, Mr. Swick was notified he was one of five finalists out of more than 18,000+ CCSD school teachers to be recognized as Educator of the Year. In May, Mr. Swick was selected as Educator of the Year.
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144 May 15, 2014 Year 12, Recital 2 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m.
Senior Guitar Recital 2014 Jared Everhart-Cordoba-Issac Albeniz Cameron Beck-Connecticut Steps-Evan Weiss Channelle Vides-Stand by Me-Ben E. King Triston Jones-Nocturne 1-F. Chopin Alex Smith-Prelude No. 1 –Heitor Villa-Lobos Michael Adams-Evening Dance-Alan Thomas Marcelino Chavez-Liebeslied-Johann Kasper Mertz Julien D’Ottavio-Ciaconna-S.L. Weiss Alex Hollaway-Gigue from 2nd Violin Partita-J.S. Bach Samuel Kaminski-Valseana-Sergio Assad Jonathan Christensen-Ojos Brujos-Leo Brouwer Sebastian Zegarra-Danza del Attiplano-Leo Brouwer Ben Tsai-All Laid Back and Stuff-Andy McKee Thomas Capurso-Dance No. 5-E. Granados Eddie Carcamo-Centerpeace-Andrew York Arie Manibog & Theresa Ward-Polonaise Concertante Op. 137, No. 2-M. Guiliani Eddie Carcamo & Daniel Munoz-La Vie Breve-Manual de Falla Tony Aguilar & Rese Comas-Puddin Pops Senior Quartet-Michael Adams, Eddie Carcamo, Julien D’Ottavio, Daniel Munoz Letter from Home-Pat Matheny Elijah Cooper-Maggot Brain-Funkadelic Rese Comas-Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar-Paul Gilbert
145 May 22, 2014 Year 12, Concert 4 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Malaguena-Ernesto Lecuona Champagne Rag-Joseph Lamb Exactly Like You-Jimmy Hugh Bill’s Bay-Chris Buzzelli Dreary Rag-Jerry Snyder Stomp and Pick-James McLeod
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Eine Kleine Nachtmusic-Amadeus Mozart Dishing it Out-Harry Huffnagle Medley of Cool Guitar Licks from 1955-1975 Sir Duke-Stevie Wonder Last Child-Steven Tyler & Brad Whitford
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Fredonnements-Claude Gagnon I-Cinecita II-Danse Des Muses Callipyges Zelda Suite-From the Ocarina of Time Moody Moe-Harry Huffnagle Dance of the Goblins-La Ronde Des Lutins-A. Bazzini F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.-The Fall of Troy
146 YEAR THIRTEEN 2014-2015
Year twelve began with eighty-nine guitar majors.
VARSITY 3 2014-2015 (Advanced)(30)
Estefanny Angel (Junior) Jake Barnett (Junior) Seth Blomquist (Senior) Ryan Cameron (Junior) Ivy Clark (Junior) Makaela Dodds (Senior) Cameron Fults (Senior) Olivia Garza (Senior) Joshua Greenberg (Senior) Stephen Haataja (Senior) Noah Hanlon (Senior) Anthony Holler (Senior) Aaron Hollern (Senior) Deandra Johnson (Junior) Kaylan Kessee (Senior) Calogero Charles (Chaz) Miceli (Senior) Angelo Mihailovic (Junior) Mitchell Neyman (Junior) Louis Paparone (Junior) Jaron Pitegoff (Senior) Sabrina Prassel (Senior) Samuel Ramirez (Senior) Dakota Rhiner (Junior) Lauren Rivers (Senior) Savino Rojas (Junior) Noah Ryerson (Senior) Haley Stewart (Senior) Levi Toranzo (Junior) Sullivan Winesett (Senior) Jordan Vierra Backman (Junior)
147 VARSITY 2 2014-15 (Intermediate)(28)
Marco Angel Aban (Sophomore) Stormie Alterman (Sophomore) Andrew Caballero (Sophomore) Michelle Carcamo (Sophomore) Dominic Cotroneo (Sophomore) Nicolas Herrera (Sophomore) Tyler Hrdina (Sophomore) Alexander Ibrahim (Sophomore) Brittany Jacobs (Sophomore) Tony Luz (Junior) Gage Morgan (Sophomore) Esteban Obando (Junior) Nicholas Ochoa (Junior) Tiffany Pena (Junior) James Pohlmann (Sophomore) Jasmine Reamer (Senior) Jeffrey Rhame (Sophomore) Jackson Roberg-Crane (Sophomore) Kyle Rowins (Sophomore) Cooper Sorich (Sophomore) Rhianne Stepp (Sophomore) Samuel Teigen (Sophomore) George Thompson (Senior) Noah Umeno (Senior) Adrian Vasquez (Sophomore) Patrick Weeks (Senior) Evan Willis (Sophomore) Benjamin Yao (Sophomore)
148 VARSITY 1 2014-15 (Beginning) (31)
Anthony Aceves (Junior) Daniel Aguilar (Freshman) Ty Bigham (Freshman) Thomas Bornmann (Junior) William Campbell (Freshman) Jeanne Case (Freshman) Martin Castellanos (Freshman) Kaisson Dmitrijev (Freshman) Jeremy Drew (Freshman) Gabriel Estevez-LLanes (Freshman) Chasen Fitch (Junior) Elijah Hepler (Freshman) Dylan Hoffman-Piecuch (Freshman) Malina Marissa Ierome (Freshman) Gabriel Kline (Freshman) Abigayle Kompst (Freshman) Brandon Leon (Freshman) Ted Nockowitz (Freshman) Chloe Palacio (Freshman) Alex Perry (Freshman) Gabrielle Prater (Freshman) Annabella Pritchard (Freshman) Marco Quiles (Freshman) Emma Ramirez (Freshman) Alex Rea (Freshman) Joseph Rennie (Freshman) Mason Ruemmele (Freshman) Zachary Schleiker (Freshman) Jaden Stone (Freshman) Carlos Vegas Reza (Freshman) Gisselle Vides (Freshman)
149 Year 13 Concert 1 Friday, October 17, 2014 Lowden Theater Guitar Concert Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble
Presto-John Helmich Roman Capricho Catalan-Issac Albeniz Funeral March-Fernando Sor Rondo-Ferdinand Carulli Air-Shingo Fuji Sonata in D K. 113—D. Scarlatti
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble
Inspiration-Gypsy Kings Verano Porteno & the Angel-A. Piazzolla Moorea-Gypsy Kings Concerto in D Minor-Alessandro Marcello Featuring Ricardo Cobo I-Andante II-Adagio III-Presto
Gavotte en Rondeau-J.S. Bach Featuring Ricardo Cobo
Fantasy on a Russian Theme-Olga Amelkina-Vera
Livewire-Richard Charlton
Rhapsody-Richard Charlton III-Finale-Allegro Molto Featuring Noah Hanlon and Noah Ryerson
150 Year 13 Recital 1 Performing Arts Center
Fall Guitar Recital November 21, 2014 Ben Yao (Sophomore) Rafaga-Turina Jackson Roberg (Sophomore) Sons of Skyrim-Jeremy Soule Kyle Rowins (Sophomore) Rosiniani Variations I& II-Mauro Guiliani Andrew Caballero (Sophomore) Knock on Wood-Justin King Gage Morgan (Sophomore) Blue Toe-Raj Rathor Jeff Rhame (Sophomore) Landslide-Fleetwood Mac Mitchell Neyman (Junior) Rondo-Carcassi Jake Barnett (Junior) Overture in A –Weiss Nicholas Ochoa (Junior) For My Father-Andy McKee Jordan Vierra-Backman (Junior) Tango en Skai-Roland Dyens Ryan Cameron (Junior) Torija-Federico Moreno Torroba Sullivan Winesett (Senior) Allemande Suite BMV 995-J.S. Bach Haley Stewart (Senior) Canon in D-Pachelbel Chazz Miceli (Senior) Lament-Andrew York Cameron Fults (Senior) Grand Solo-Fernando Sor Noah Hanlon (Senior) Caracteristica-Leo Brouwer Sophomore Duo-Freestyle-Taalbi Brothers Evan Willis, Ben Yao Senior Duo-Updraft-Richard Charlton Joshua Greenberg, Stephen Haataja Senior Guitar Trio-La Cumparsita-Motos Rodriguez Sabrina Prassel, Olivia Garza, Seth Blomquist Junior Guitar Quartet-Kalimba-Jurg Kindle Estefanny Angel Aban, Deandra Johnson, Louis Paparone, Levi Toranzo Junior Guitar Quartet—Elk-Tim Collins Jake Barnett, Jordan Vierra Backman, Anthony Holler, Angelo Mihailovic Guitar Quartet-Aragonaise-George Bizet Jaron Pitegoff, Samuel Ramirez, George Thompson, Noah Umeno Senior Guitar Quartet-Fredonnements IV-Claude Gagnon Cameron Fults, Noah Hanlon, Chazz Miceli, Noah Ryerson
151 December 12, 2014 Year 13, Concert 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Santa is Coming to Town White Christmas Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Frosty, the Snow Man
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Winter Overture Boughs of Holly Joy of Man’s Desire Winter Palace Faith Noel Christmas Concerto Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Wish Liszt The Mountain A Mad Russian’s Christmas On A Christmas Night Wizards in Winter Siberian Sleigh Ride Queen of the Winter Night Christmas Eve/Sarajevo
(all arrangements written by Bill Swick-over 900 pages of music)
152 Friday, January 30, 2015
Best in Southern Nevada High School Guitar Solo & Ensemble Winners
Christina Casey (Sophomore-Coronado-11th Place) Squares Suspended-Andrew York Joshua Greenberg (Senior-LVA-10th Place) Squares Suspended-Andrew York Gianni Pinerri (Senior-Coronado-9th Place) Etude No. 11-Villa Lobos Ben Yao (Sophomore-LVA-8th Place) Rafaga-J. Turina Chazz Miceli (Junior-LVA-7th Place) Danza Pomposa-Alexandre Tansmann Justin Tesada (Junior-Coronado-6th Place) Prelude No. 4-Villa Lobos Zachary Schlieker (Freshman-LVA-5th Place) Prelude No. 1-Villa-Lobos Cameron Fults (Senior-LVA-4th Place) Prelude No. 2-Villa-Lobos Noah Hanlon (Senior-LVA-3rd Place) Danza Characterstica-Leo Brouwer Jackson Roberg-Crane (Sophomore-LVA-2nd Place)-Sons of Skydn-Jeremy Soule Sullivan Winesett (Senior-LVA-1st Place) Scottish Choro-Heitor Villa-Lobos
Guitar Duo Division 3rd Place (Legacy) Brooke Reil & Amy Rice In the Hall of the Mountain King-Charlton 2nd Place (Clark) Alex Lu Wang & Ulises Sanchez Flores 1st Place (Legacy) Matt Cook & Tevye Harper Agua e vihno-Grieg
Guitar Trio Division 2nd Place (LVA) Esteffany Angel, Deandra Johnston & Tiffany Pena Morerieta Spanish Folk Song-Traditional 1st Place (LVA) Seth Blomquist, Olivia Garza & Sabrina Prassel La Cumparsita– Gerardo Rodriguez
Guitar Quartet Division 1st Place (LVA) Cameron Fults, Noah Hanlon, Chazz Miceli, Noah Ryerson Fredonnements, Movt IV-Clau2nd Place (LVA) Esteffany Angel, Deandra Johnston & Tiffany Pena Morerieta Spanish Folk Song-Traditional
153 March 19, 2015 Year 13, Concert 3 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Here Comes the Sun-George Harrison Kelly Dorn-Vocals, Abigayle Kompst-Piano,Jeremy Drew-Bass, Kaisson Dmitrijev-Drums
Yesterday-Paul McCartney Anthony Aceves-Vocals, Ted Nockowitz-Bass, Alex Perry-Drums
Purple Haze-Jimi Hendrix Danny Aguilar-Gtr 1, Mason Ruemmele-Gtr 2, Brandon Leon-Bass, Kaisson Dmitrijev-Drums
Stairway to Heaven-Jimmy Page/Robert Plant Anthony Aceves-Vocals, Dylan Hoffman-Bass, Alex Perry-Drums
Sweet Child O’Mine Axl Rose/Slash/Izzy Stradin/Duff McKagan & Steven Adler Kaisson Dmitrijev-Gtr 1, Martin Castellanos-Gtr 2, Abigayle Kompst-Piano Chasen Fitch-Bass, Alex Perry-Drums
Dream On-Steven Tyler Jeanne Case-Vocals, Jaden Stone-Gtr 1, Marco Quiles-Cobian-Gtr 2, Abigayle Kompst-Piano, Danny Aguilar-Bass, Kaisson Dmitrijev-Drums
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Medley of Cool Guitar Licks-Arr. Bill Swick Evan Willis-Bass, Ben Yao-Drums
Johnny B. Goode-Chuck Berry Rhianne Stepp, George Thompson Vocals, Samuel Teigen-Gtr 1, Patrick Weeks-Gtr 2, James Pohlmann-Bass, Adrian Vasquez-Drums
Smooth Criminal-Billy Jean Medley-Michael Jackson Andrew Caballero-Gtr 1, Gage Morgan-Gtr 2, Jasmine Reamer-Piano, Nicholas Ochoa-Bass, Adrian Vasquez-Drums
154 May 15, 2015 Year 13, Recital 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00 p.m.
Senior Guitar Recital 2015 Haley Stewart-My Heart will Go On-Celine Dion George Thompson-Vincent-Don McLean Noah Umeno-Malie-Noah Umeno Patrick Weeks-The Last Goodbye-Billy Boyd Makaela Dodds-Ocean-John Betler Trio Stephen Haataja-Sakura Variations-Yuquijiro Yochoh Lauren Rivers-Gran Vals-Franciso Tarrega Jasmine Reamer-Superstition-Stevie Wonder Seth Blomquist-Prelude to the Cello Suite-J.S. Bach Cameron Fults-Mechanism-Andrew York Olivia Garza-Don Julian-Maximo Diego Pujol Noah Hanlon-Promessa-Dilermando Reis Kaylan Kessee-The Wedding Waltz-Frederic Mesnier Jaron Pitegoff-Leyenda-Issac Albeniz Sabrina Prassel-La Catedral-Barrios Sullivan Winesett-Love Theme-Ennio Morricone Noah Ryerson-Guitarria-Benise Featuring Cameron Fults and Kaylan Kessee Senior Guitar Trio Seth Blomquist, Olivia Garza & Sabrina Prassel Senior Guitar Quartet Cameron Fults, Noah Hanlon, Chazz Miceli & Noah Ryerson Joshua Greenberg-Flor d’Luna-Carlos Santana Anthony Holler-The Whistler-Apex of Apathy Aaron Hollern-Don’t Be Sad-Aaron Hollern Featuring Christina Mata Samuel Ramirez-Crooked Creek-Brian Blade Featuring Combo Even Chazz Miceli-The Perfect Pillow-Chon Featuring Jordan Vierra-Backman, Kaylan Kessee and Rese Comas
155 May 22, 2015 Year 13, Concert 4 Lowden Theater 7:00 p.m. Guitar Concert Varsity 1 Guitar Ensemble Canarios-Gasper Sanz Champagne Rag-Joseph Lamb Just A Few Moody Moe-Harry Huffnagle Dreary Rag-Jerry Snyder
Varsity 2 Guitar Ensemble Toss Salad & Scrambled Eggs-Theme from Frazier Sir Duke-Stevie Wonder-Jasmine Reamer-Vocal Come Together-Lennon/McCartney-Patrick Weeks-Vocal Live and Let Die-Paul McCartney Free Bird-Allen Collins & Ronnie VanZant
Varsity 3 Guitar Ensemble Stomp & Pick-James McLeod Super Mario Suite Zelda Suite-From the Ocarina of Time Dance of the Goblins-La Ronde Des Lutins-A. Bazzini F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.-The Fall of Troy
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