Newsletter of the MSU Alumni Band, founded in 1970. an Interest Group of the MSU Alumni Office. Winter 2020 en re UPCOMING EVENTS 2017 MSU ALUMNI BAND FALL REUNION a Message from the President

2020 MSU ALUMNI REUNION April 26, 2020 Location: Fairchild Theatre, MSU Campus Registration coming soon at: https://msualumniband-2020springconcert.eventbrite.com Reunion Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Registration & hospitality 9:00 a.m. Rehearsal Find a seat at the part you feel comfortable performing. Photo by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography Available for registrants to download in advance. 11:30 a.m. Lunch, on your own What a privilege and honor to have been a part of something that has never been done before. Optional Event: Brunch Buffet — We set an all-time MSU Alumni Band record by putting almost 900 alumni on the field The Vista, Shaw Hall. Just a 5–10 alongside the 307 member SMB for a total of almost 1200 present and former minute walk from Fairchild Aud. Varied fare, just $10.50 for all you care members! A year ago, the goal of 700 seemed a bridge too far. Thanks to you, our celebration to eat. of the 150th year of MSU Bands was truly one-of-a-kind. Congratulations came from our Watch msualumniband.com for more details, and Governor, a special legislative tribute, all corners of the MSU family, our directors past and register on Eventbrite site. present, and outside organizations including former MSU Alumni Band President Ed Deeb, 2:45 p.m. Arrive for concert on behalf of the five associations and foundations he represents. There isn’t enough space for all Arrive backstage and take your seat on stage. the heartfelt thanks I’d like to publicly share; but simply know that your MSU Alumni Band 3–4 p.m. MSU Alumni Band Board is one fabulous, dedicated, and committed group — they did so much to make our & Spartan Youth Wind Symphony reunion a success. Special shout outs to Dr. David Thornton, who did everything but sleep in “Dress-up” clothes requested. Please enjoy the Spartan Youth Wind Symphony following our performance. preparation, and to the SMB section and squad leaders without whose help Saturday morning our drill may not have come together in time. President Stanley wasn’t supposed to attend Friday because of the new business building dedication; but he left that event early to make time for us; and as I walked our new president across the Jenison floor, he stopped part way 2020 MSU ALUMNI BAND FALL REUNION and said (a little wide eyed), “gee — they told me you do everything bigger in the Midwest!” Our 50th Fall Reunion! Next up, our spring reunion on Sunday, April 26. Attendees will hopefully see a larger The band office is close to confirming the date. ensemble here too, because we’ve set a new goal here also. We’d like to grow our ensemble to

100+ !! Then on to the 2020 fall reunion to commemorate our own anniversary as the Alumni Additional Activities: (Times approximate) 22nd Annual Golf Outing: 9:00 a.m. Shotgun start Band turns 50! Over on West Circle Drive, The Billman Pavilion construction is nearing • Evening Music Rehearsal: 7:00 p.m.• Evening completion. Come see the progress, attend the Spring reunion, and plan on being back on Social Reception: 8:30 pm. campus next fall. We have so much to celebrate, and so much to be proud of. It’s great to be a Keep checking msualumniband.com, your alumni Spartan and to be a part of MSU Music. Don’t be left out. Go Green! band email, and the next issue of the Encore. Greg Pell, President, MSU Alumni Band 2 : | | MSU Alumni Band 1850 Snyder East Lansing, MI 48823 150th Anniversary Celebration of Bands (517) 351-4582 [email protected] Join us for a very special MSU Bands Sesquicentennial Weekend April 25 & 26! www.msualumniband.com Celebrating 150 years of bands at MSU, the Wharton Center will be the site of a grand concert featuring the MSU Concert Band, MSU Symphony Band, and MSU Wind Symphony on Saturday, April 25, 3:00 p.m. All three ensembles led President by former conductors will present a variety of works, including world premieres! Featuring Greg Pell guests Aaron Perrine, guest composer; Ivette Herryman, guest composer; Zhou Tian, Vice President composer; Joseph Lulloff, saxophone; Jordan Lulloff, guest saxophone; Cormac Cannon, guest Steve Boughton conductor; Isaiah Odajima, guest conductor; David Catron, guest conductor; Kenneth Secretary Bloomquist, guest conductor; John Whitwell, guest conductor. Betty Elliott The next day, Sunday April 26, will see the MSU Alumni Band returning to campus for our Treasurer annual spring reunion, presenting a concert that will feature both the alumni band and the Abby Zarimba Spartan Youth Wind Symphony. The 3:00 p.m. concert will be held at the Fairchild Theatre, Past President Stacie Detgen taking advantage of the excellent acoustics provided by a multi-million dollar renovation of this historic campus performance hall. See information on page one of this issue to register. Members At Large Susan Gould & Whitney Lorenz Director of Bands Kevin Sedatole Billman Music Pavilion Dedication & Open House Associate Director of Bands and Director, MSU Spartan Marching Band David Thornton Associate Director, MSU Spartan Marching Band and Assistant Director of Bands Arris Golden Director of Bands, Emeriti Ken Bloomquist, John Whitwell Director of Spartan Marching Band, Emeriti Dave Catron, John Madden MSU College of Music James Forger, Dean Member Relations Coordinator Tim Fox, [email protected] Photo courtesy MSU College of Music Encore Newsletter Jim Barry, Editor Kimberly Hopkins, Graphic Artist Historian Bob Rice Special Events Coordinator Jack Nelson Listserve Manager Nancy Nelson Golf Outing Coordinator Lynn Brown Emeritus Advisor

Dale Bartlett Alumni Band board members tour the new facility February 9, 2020. Photo by Madison Dugan Touring Band Representative Jack Nelson Completion of the 37,000 sq. ft. Billman Music Pavilion, and renovation of an additional 8,500 Stacie Detgen sq. ft. of facility space at the MSU College of Music is on schedule! A partial move-in date of Social Media Director February 20th was planned, with the dedication ceremony and open house scheduled for April Melissa Mackey 17th at 4:00 pm., featuring simultaneous performances of live music in multiple new and Website Administrator redesigned spaces. Tour the facility and hear MSU musicians in large ensemble and chamber Brad Halls music settings. What a great day for MSU Music! 3 : | |

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Acciaioli, Andrew (’19, Alto Sax) freelance video developer working on the McDonald’s Android University and a second Masters degree in production. mobile application. Arts Management from American University. Currently works as the program assistant for Adams, Ken (’71, Trombone) moved from Hawaii Bees, Kelsey (’17, Percussion) did psychological music education at the John F. Kennedy Center to Florida and now in The Villages. research for MSU while working at Jackson for the Performing Arts. National & MSU Police Dept during gap year; is Alderman, Dala (’98, Color Guard) and Pete (Snare) now a student at MSU College of Law. Bredwell, Kate (’97, Alto Sax) 23rd year teaching continue to teach (Pete HS math and physics, at Lowell Middle School; is director of bands. Dala 5th grade) while chasing their kids around Bell, Serena (’07, Baritone) works as a project to all of their events, including band (of course!). manager at an education non-profit in Brown, Shawn (’91, Color Guard) is married with Washington, D.C. She lives in the DC metro an amazing family. Teaches 7th and 8th grade Alexander, Amy (’03, Mellophone) welcomed area with husband Chris and daughters Mariam science in West Bloomfield since graduation. Daniel, their second mini-Spartan, in February. and Evelyn. He joined big brother Nathan :) Burkin, Ashley (’17, Twirler) completed baton Benstein, Harvey (’72, Alto Sax) accompanied twirling judging certification. Armbrecht, James (’19, Trumpet) working at Beryl & Leonard Falcone on the first Blue Lake Berghaus Pipe Organ Builders. Bush, Tony (’01, ) continues to play tuba International Band tour to Europe and his professionally, taught high school band, and is Arnold, Brad (’18, Trumpet) accepted a position as hometown in Italy, serving as band manager and currently a fine arts administrator. director of bands at the Int’l Academy of Macomb. performing on clarinet. He is a retired music Busuttil, Adam (’05, Percussion) teaches high Babb-Krasowski, Erin (’98, Color Guard) has been educator. school band at Fitzgerald High School; works in Chicago for 11 years. She works as a pediatric Bernal, Rafael (’19, Trombone) graduated in with The National Meningitis Association as an chaplain at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s May, and started first year at MSU College of advocate for prevention against meningitis; and Hospital; is an avid sailor on Lake and Osteopathic Medicine.. hosts a popular podcast The Dad Experience. completed her fourth race to Mackinac Island. Beukema (Benson) Taylor (’13, Mellophone) is Campbell, Leslie (’77, Trumpet) retired in July Bahm, Evan (’18, Drum Major) finished first year recently married! from USPS after 34 years of service. as band director at Rockford High School in Bhattarai, Pujan (’17, Trumpet) accepted a position Rockford, MI. Capelli, Shanna (’93, Color Guard) just moved. as director of bands at Zeeland High School. Middle child is a Spartan, about to begin his Bahu, Deena (’03, Tenor Sax) works in consumer Black, Gary (’76, Big Tens) has flown for over 40 sophomore year. products at Nickelodeon and received MBA years; including a career in the Navy flying F-14 from NYU. Carl, Carrie (’94, Mellophone) 26 years of teaching Tomcats. Now flies for Cirrus aircraft in business 6th grade science and as the FFA advisor at Barann, Alex (’15, Percussion), traveled the development, their piston SR22 and the Vision Jet. Hastings Middle School. Midwest as a consultant while teaching indoor Black, Lisa (’13, Mellophone) is married and drumline during the winter. Founded a Chilcote, Megan (’16, Trombone) works at an moved to Chicago, practicing dentistry. non-profit — Motor City Performing Arts — to environmental chemistry lab in East Lansing and promote music, pageantry, and the arts! Blair, Geoff (’85–’89, Tenor Sax) accepted a bought first house! position as Sgt at Arms with the Michigan Baranowski, James (’75, Trombone) is a retired Chirgwin, Marty (’65, Trumpet) retired music Legislature; is a parent to a second MSU student. geologist. therapist/special ed. teacher in Traverse City, MI. Blauwiekel, Joseph (’09, Tuba) serving as an Singing and directing barbershop harmony for Barry, Jim (’73, Trumpet) and Linda’s (’74, Flute) officer is the US Navy. 53 years. son Mark (Jazz Studies (’06) is the drummer in the band Lord Huron, providing them unique Blum, Richard (’65, Tenor Sax) enjoying semi Colby, Chuck (’93, Tuba) and Michelle (Sidor) (Tuba) “travel opportunities!!” This past year, they were retirement but practicing office orthopedics. share that Chuck has been a member of the vocal group Three Men and a Tenor for 27 years. His groupies at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, The Book, Steven (’10, Trumpet) 9th year of teaching desire to be a part of a singing group started at Chicago Theatre, Denver’s Red Rocks Amphi- social studies at Stoney Creek High School in the first home game, singing “Shadows” outside theater, the Hollywood Bowl, NYC Governor’s Rochester Hills, MI; directs the musical theatre the stadium. He is also the director of client Ball, and Portland’s Oregon Zoo Amphitheater. program and has yet to direct a show that has development for CADE Advertising. Michelle is an Bartels, Matthew, (’04–’07, Baritone) is a flight not included at least some element of the kick-step ECMO specialist at (dare she say it...) U of M dispatcher for Delta Air Lines; responsible for into the choreography. Hospital. They have five kids (9–20) and met at the safe planning and management of up to 50 Boothe, Kelli (’08, Color Guard) welcomed first the SMB tuba alumni gathering in December flights every day across the USA and the world. daughter last year. 2012. They live on Portage Lake near Ann Arbor. Batko, Clayton (’15, Tuba) served in the Peace Bouchard, Jessi (’15, Trumpet) is the band director Compton, Jay (’04, Trumpet) busy being a dad Corps in Tanzania (Agriculture Volunteer) at Seitz Middle School in Riverview, MI. Excited of three kids (4, 3, & 1) and running the 2016–2019 and now works at the U.S. for first year marching with the alumni band! operations of his fast growing company in Environmental Protection Agency in DC. Boudreaux, Xavier (’13, Drum Major) earned a Columbus, OH. Beckert, Tom (’16, Trumpet) is a software Masters in Music Performance from Syracuse Conklin, David (’76, Trumpet) is a retired band

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Beryl’s Beat winter 2020 director. Taught in Gladstone, MI 8 yrs, Downey, Adam (’00, Alto Sax) is an inventor/ Fahey, Christopher (’19, Tuba) just graduated. Marshall, MI 12 yrs, Gettysburg, PA 20 yrs. electrical engineer at Stryker; and helps coach Farhat, MD, Ray (’84, Trumpet) worked with Semi-professional trumpet player with Spires son’s baseball team. Plays keys for his church and NASA Emergency Response Team @ Kennedy Brass Band, Gettysburg Chamber , was in a rock band on and off for the last 10 years. Space Center, FL. Gettysburg Brass Quintet, Gettysburg Big Band, Downey, Cori (’99, Alto Sax) a stay-at-home Keystone Brass Quintet; and a semi-professional Fisk, Fred (’81, Baritone) lives in Honolulu, HI. mom for the last 12 years and is often shuttling guitarist, church musician, and choir director. Retired only to find two jobs; one as a “missionary” three kids to dance classes and sporting events. at First Southern Baptist Church of Pearl Harbor. Cook, Angela (’91) North American environmental Volunteers on the elementary PTO board. Looking forward to the 150th! Aloha. health and safety director for an automotive Draeger, Tim (’86, Tuba) and wife Rachel, (‘84- supplier, Acument Global Technologies, and Fisk, Al (’78, Trombone) retired choir teacher ’88, Color Guard) have at least one child now in recent empty nester! (Hazel Park). Barbershop singer/director/judge/ the SMB, Libby (Color Guard). Oldest daughter, coach. Volunteer for Meals on Wheels, jail Cooperider, John (’89, Trombone) married 29 years; Melody, is set to graduate from MSU at the ministry, Focus Hope food delivery. worked at the same company 28 years; has two end of fall term. She won’t have a band jacket, grown kids (youngest is a senior at MSU). Writes but she did score a Varsity S jacket for being a Fleissner, Nicholas (’15, Alto Sax) veterinary school & records music at his home studio for fun. :) women’s basketball manager. Their youngest at Lousiana State University. Also one of the daughter was also accepted to MSU. They await caretakers for LSU’s live tiger mascot, Mike VII. Cousineau, Thomas (’03, Trumpet) teaching her SMB results. general/instrumental music for the past 17 years. Friedeberg, Trevor (’08, Trumpet) back at MSU Duncan, Tom (’84, Big Tens) in Colorado for pursuing an Executive MBA through the Broad Crissman, Molly (’88, Trumpet) and husband, Jim, fifteen years, this will be the first reunion since College of Business — once a Spartan, always a have lived in Spring Lake for 22 years. She’s been moving. Very involved with the Colorado Spartan! Go Green! with her group for 21 years, family medicine. The Spartans alumni club; was president from 2016 three kids keep growing — Sam and Ben are Frink, Kathleen (’03, Color Guard) teaches high through this past June; also a board member of Spartans, and Zoe attends Spring Lake HS. Not school math and physics in Portage, MI. the MSUA International Advisory Board. Works sure if they’ll have a green trifecta, but it sure would as a professional genealogist. Garlock, Gary (’86, Trumpet) boating, running, be fun! Visit them in the lot by Breslin for Spartan and biking. FB tailgates or if you’re on the Mitten’s West Dunlop, Nancy (’76, Piccolo) is a member of the Coast, stop on in for a cold one. GO GREEN!! Hillsdale College Community Band; performing Garlock, Ann (’87, Alto Sax) Boston Marathon two concerts a year on Hillsdale College’s campus. and other marathons/running, boating, Ironman Crouch, Caleb (’15, Baritone) teaches in East 70.3 triathlon, and biking. Jordan, MI and just got married! Dutchik, James (’79, Alto Sax) Spartan tradition continues with the 2016 graduation of daughter, Garrison-Haynor, Kathy (’96, Alto Sax) married for Dame, Patrick (’19, Tenor Sax) develops software Lauren. He works as an engineer in Fowlerville. eight years. Husband, Lee, recently graduated for Auto-Owners Insurance. from the LCC police academy after serving 20 Eadeh, Sarah (’00, Trumpet) and husband Daudt, Stephen (’72, Trumpet) enjoys retired life years in the USAF. Kids, Elizabeth & Michael celebrated their first wedding anniversary. in Colorado. are now 7 & 5, and both in school. She works as Started her 19th year of teaching. a librarian at Holt Junior High. David, Shawn (’76, Trombone) remembers in Edwards, Doug (’79, Trumpet) moved from 1972 when auditioning for Leonard Falcone as a Gettings Whitlock, Janet (’84, Trumpet) currently Memphis, TN to Colorado Springs, CO in mid high school senior — played two bars of music works as a freelance medical/mental health 2017. Works in financial planning for First for him and he stopped her and said” My dear, American Sign Language interpreter in Atlanta. Horizon Bank but has the joy of doing it from you aren’t good enough to be in my band, but their retirement home and plans on continuing Gibbs, Ronald (’64, Baritone) moved to we have a half hour together so I will give you a to work through 2023. The joy of waking each day Holland, MI. Enjoys playing with four musical lesson.” She left his office determined to practice with miles of incredible hiking and biking trails organizations on the Westside. Always enjoy so hard, which she did. She returned nine months within 5–10 minutes is beyond belief, with so participating with the MSU Alumni Band. later to audition again and again he stopped her many craft beer establishments right around us, after playing two bars of music. But this time Gilbert, Dean (’86, Trombone) after 33 years of life could not be better out here in God’s country. he said “You’ve been practicing haven’t you?! teaching band at Lakeview Community Schools, Welcome to my Band!”She was thrilled and went Emery, Thomas (’65, Trumpet) retired attorney; retired this past June. on to become the first female trombone player Michigan Department Attorney General and Gildea, Madalyn (’16, Alto Sax) working on a in the MSU Marching Band! Thank you to Dr. Michigan Army National Guard. teaching degree, and wrote a novel! Falcone, Dr. Ken Bloomquist! Go Green. Ernst, Claire (’17, Alto Sax) teaches special Gillett, Jeff (’86, Trumpet) moved to Atlanta in Davies, Brad (’98, Alto Sax) 21st year of teaching education at Reeths-Puffer middle school. 1989, married an Atlanta girl and raising four at the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills. Evans, Jonathan (’16, Tuba) is a housing support kids. Still working in the restaurant business. DeJesus, Rebecca Dee (’06, Percussion) lives in specialist helping individuals and families Gimm-Bergh, Beth (’02, Trombone) after a brief Los Angeles and in 14th year as a middle school with disabilities who have been affected by teaching stint, is currently the director of band director. homelessness in Lansing. Play and electric transportation for Waverly Community Schools. bass in an Eastern-European, Romani Funk Jazz Dotson, Diane (’94, Trumpet) has taught English Married an Otla and have three kids. This is the Folk Soul Brass Band called Slavistar. at Shelby Junior High for 21 years. Son (18) first year marching with the alumni band. They’ve attends Eastern Michigan and daughter (10) in Everson, Dana (’74, Alto Sax) retired May 2019. never seen us march... boy will they be shocked. 5th grade. Continues to perform, compose, & arrange music. Gimm-Bergh, Dani (’95, Alto Sax) teaching 5 : | |

Beryl’s Beat winter 2020 kindergarten for 15 years at Waverly Community Lyon this year. Educational Park Marching Band the past four Schools. Married a Spartan Bone and have three years; daughter was a tuba player, and continues Hernandez, Octavius (’19, Alto Sax) pursuing a kids. First time marching in alumni band. Excited this duty next year when the youngest joins as a masters degree in bassoon performance at MSU. for their kids to see them participate. percussionist. Loving her life and career! Hewitt, Anna (’16, Percussion) and Chris (’12, Ginther, Jennifer (’91, Mellophone) travelled Hopkins, Kim (’96, Color Guard) and Mike (’96, Percussion) married at the MSU Alumni Memorial to South Africa in July 2018 and performed Alto Sax) have been married 21 years. Kim is an Chapel, the night before the Uof M football game. (singing and horn) for the World Choir Games assistant professor of graphic design at Towson Best man, Aaron Levin (2010–2012, Percussion) in Pretoria. A life-changing experience! University and owns a design studio. Mike is a and Anna’s mom, Laura Groll, worked with Jon social studies teacher. Two kids in college and Girard, Rita (’89, Percussion), family physician Weber to have the drumline perform outside the the third is an eighth grader. This was their with upcoming medical mission work to Union where their reception was held. Anna in her first time marching as alumni and they enjoyed Ukraine, Dominican Republic, and Lebanon! wedding dress, and Chris in his suit, played “Band reconnecting with old friends. Go Green! Day Beat.” They were totally surprised at the Glovac, Katie (’14, Alto Sax) helps owners keep Spartan contribution to their wedding. A big Howell, Brandon (’10, Trombone) is the digital their dogs in home with Einstein Dog Training. shout-out to Jon, Aaron, Laura, and the 2018 marketing lead at MSU Federal Credit Union. Gould, Bob (’90, Trumpet) 13th year teaching drumline. It was day before the football game Hruby, Paul (’59, Baritone) had a hockey rink broadcast journalism in the MSU School of and they remember how exhausting that weekend named after him: the Paul Hruby Ice Arena in Journalism after 17 years working in TV news. was. The effort to be there for them was extra Oak Park IL. Participates in the MSU Varsity Susan (Wiegandt) Gould (‘91, Alto Sax) has been appreciated. As with their time in the SMB, it Club Alumni / Hockey. Breslin Award winner director of bands and in Greenville was another memory they will never forget! and Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Michigan for 29 years. She is on the Alumni Hilarides, Albert (’09, Trombone) teaches at winner (twice). Band board as member at large. They have been Clarkston Junior High School in the social studies married for 26 years and have two children; Hunter, George (’94, Trumpet) has worked at department. Lives in Orion Charter Twp with Ilene (20) a senior in the SMB; and Isaac, (16) a the same place in downriver Michigan since wife Katie and two children Jeff (5) and Erin (3). junior in the Rockford Marching Band. graduation...reffing for women’s flat track roller Hilton, Russell (’88, Trumpet) director of bands at derby since 2010. Life is great! Gregory, Arturo (’18, Percussion) pursuing a L’Anse Creuse High School since 2002. Now in masters of science in nutrition at the University Hutting (Roberts) Lori (’92, Alto Sax) moved to 31st year of teaching. at Buffalo. DeWitt; helps out with the high school marching Hoffman, Sarah (’10, Trumpet) obtained a doctor band. Hopes to retire early from teaching and Griffith, Michael (’71, Alto Sax) is director of podiatric medicine (DPM); completed a find a job that doesn’t suck the life out of you. of orchestral activities at the University of Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgical residency at Transitioning to life as a single parent. Wyoming; guest conduct some; conducted Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills; practices the Goiania Symphony Orchestra in Brazil; is Huynh, Anthony (’16, Trumpet) is a medical Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Podiatry Plus about to head for China to conduct and teach at oncology nurse now! This is his second degree. PC in Lansing Shanghai University. Iwasaki, Yutaka (’15, Trombone) now works as Hoffmeyer, Bill (1984, Percussion) lives in TN. Gulick, Traci (’92, Color Guard) is an associate a mechanical engineer in San Jose, CA after Oldest daughter is in third year of vet school. He registrar at MSU. Currently assigned to the SIS working in Yokohama, Japan for three years. helped youngest daughter release a new EP (Mo Modernization project; implementing a new Hoffmeyer - Prizefighter); son is in 6th grade Janowiak, Stephanie (’16, Baritone) has a new job. Student Information System for the university. and working to be in the SMB drumline Karnes, John (’01, Big Tens) enjoys spending time Halls, Brad (’87, Percussion), is a software someday. The 23 foster daughters have kept with wife Marie (Wesolek) (2001-04, Mellophone) development manager/teaching HS drumline. things interesting through the years!! #GoGreen and watching all four of their kids grow up. Halls, Emily (’19, Alto Sax) graduated this past Hogan, Melissa (’88, Alto Sax) 30th year in Karoub, Jeff (’92, Alto Sax) has been a Michigan- spring. education. Daughter Franni is in 8th grade and based journalist for more than a quarter-century, Halls, Heather (’88, Alto Sax) is exec director non- thoroughly enjoying band/her French horn. nearly half with The Associated Press. Rhythm-and- profit/secretary Waterford Board of Education. Hogan, Steven (’19, Mellophone) in grad school at roots singer-songwriter on the side. Husband and proud father of three daughters, including Hamilton, Stephanie (’14, Alto Sax) graduated Colorado State for mechanical engineering. Anna, an SMB freshman (alto, like her old man). with a PhD in physics in August 2019! Spent Hollinger, Paul (’60, Clarinet) moved to Sarasota, the summer as a science news reporter for the FL. Currently principal clarinet in the Sarasota/ Kehler, David (’87, Drum Major) is doing band Indianapolis Star, and now hunting for a full Bradenton Pops Orchestra and solo clarinet in around the country. time job in science communication. the Manatee Community Concert Band. Great Keilen Jackson, Pat (’79, Alto Sax) this will be the Harwood, Bridget (’11, Tuba) park supervisor at MSU alumni club in Sarasota. first time since 1978 that their entire alto sax Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, MI. Holzhei, Greg (’93, Trombone) family physician at squad 51 will be attending alumni band. Heinz, Ben (’19, Trumpet) graduated in May and Sparrow Medical Group St. Johns. Very honored Kincannon, Erica (’04, Color Guard) 15th year works at Auto-Owners Insurance Company as a to have started an SMB scholarship in his name. teaching high school journalism and English. Is a business analyst. Hoover, Jennifer (’92, Trumpet) is a cardiac ICU newspaper and yearbook adviser to the schools’ competitive publications programs (recognized at Hermann-Stimson, Bernadette (’96, Tenor Sax), son nurse at St. Joes in Ann Arbor; has four kids, three the state and national level for their journalistic starting trumpet in middle school this year. She made it to adulthood and another in 8th grade; work). Coached color guard and winter guard for began working at a new vet practice in South has been a nurse for the Plymouth-Canton 6 : | |

Beryl’s Beat winter 2020 several years, now dedicates her time to teaching, Lydens Kerbleski, Julie (’83, Trumpet) has lived finished with their 2nd annual Bright Walls advising, and raising her son (6) and identical in New Mexico for 30 years! Raised a family mural festival in Downtown Jackson; was a part twin daughters (4½) with her husband. And of and now she and her husband enjoy weekend of the team (for organizing, NOT painting...) course, they proudly wear their green and white trips once again. Taught elementary school for McCormick, Jacob (’17, Baritone) working on and cheer for our Spartans! 10 years and now back to teaching elementary a master’s degree in Library and Information general music; having the time of her life!! Kline, Paul (’75, Alto Sax) retired after 40 years as Science. Continually collects and researches the a music teacher. Mackey, Adam (’19, Trombone) in graduate school history of the Greater Lansing area, including Knight, Andrew (’73, Trombone) enjoying retirement at Purdue University Northwest, where he is and especially the history of the SMB! a sports information & marketing graduate for the last seven years. Plays trombone. keyboard, McDaniel, John (’81, Baritone) looking towards assistant in their athletic department. bass, and vocals in five groups. Also enjoys three retirement from MSU in 2021, and making as grandkids, walking, and riding a semi recumbent MacLachlan, Mel (’19, Mellophone) looking for much music as possible in the meantime! bicycle. music jobs around the state. Performs as a drag McGuire, Mary, (’79-’81, Trombone) Detroit king around the state and winning titles! Koning, Paul (’79, Percussion), enjoys being a Music Award-Outstanding Americana grandpa! Mahapatra, Arun (’09, Alto Sax) adopted a dog, Songwriter; communications manager— Kowalski, Terry (’87, Percussion), lives the dream moved to Atlanta, bought a motorcycle, moved Michigan Fitness Foundation. to CA, then moved back to MI. Works on cars and loves everything MSU! McKeon, Mark (’77, Drum Major) this will be for Ford. Got engaged, she came with a cat. his last alumni band for awhile, because he is Kraus, Amy (’86, Big Tens) happily retired for four Somewhere in there did some laundry. The end. years, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity moving to Nepal to work in the US Embassy. Manett, Sheri (’81, Trumpet) and Steve downsized & other projects/odd jobs around the community. McLeese, Shannon (’09, Color Guard) is a as empty-nesters and moved from Rockford to nature-based preschool teacher at Nature’s Way Kressler, Peter (’65, Trombone) spent a couple of Grand Rapids. Son Peter is an MSU graduate. weeks tasting the wine of Bourldeaux via Viking Preschool in Kalamazoo. Has almost completed Mannon, Joe Ship(s). (’98, Trumpet) busy being one of the a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Biological top attorneys in Chicago, Rockstar dad, and an Sciences through Miami University. Through LaFrance, Danielle (’10, Alto Sax) received her RN amazing husband. graduate courses has been able to participate in and working on a BSN, through MSU. field work in Mexico, Borneo, and Namibia. Mannon, Melanie (’99, Color Guard) is a domestic Leahy, David (’87, Trumpet) 32 years teaching in engineer and keeper of the clan. She is active in Meier, Heather (’98, Baritone) was initiated the Dearborn Public Schools. Recently caught her church and community and credits her years into Phi Beta Mu, an honorary bandmasters back up with past band members of East Lansing of racing from one endzone to the other in color fraternity in 2017. Accompanied 32 high school cover band Wide Angle. They got the band back guard at MSU for her ability to keep up with her band students on a 12-day honor band exchange together and are gigging in the Detroit area! busy family. trip to Tokyo/Chino, Japan. The students learned about Japanese culture, and performed a joint LeRoux, Katie (’13, Color Guard) continues to Martin, Mark (’83, Tenor Sax), happily married concert with a local high school band. In 2018, work as a psychologist on the mental health and retired from 36 years of teaching high school was nominated for membership in ASBDA crisis team for Calhoun County Mental Health. and community college: English, French, and (American School Band Directors Association.) Spare time is spent bee keeping. Spanish. Michaud, Bruce (’69, Trumpet) parish priest for 46 Letot, Carson (’13, Tuba) teaches high school Martinsen, Todd (’88, Trumpet) moved to PA years. science in Muskegon. with a new job, revenue manager at Crayola Levandowski, Paul (’91, Tuba) for the past two Experience Easton. Excited to celebrate 32 years Miller, Dave (’91, Baritone) and Larissa (’92, Tenor years has worked at the USPS in Grand Rapids of Roosk with the original Rooskie Thirds of Sax), have lived in East Lansing for 25 years. Their as a mail handler assistant, now a permanent 1987. Will spend alumni weekend beating his youngest son is a freshman SMB mello! Dave is USPS mail handler. Paul and husband, Phil old roommates at cribbage. in his 28th year of civil/environmental engineering and currently with Stantec, Inc. in Okemos. In moved there last summer to be closer to work. Martzke, Richard (’65–’68, Trumpet) retired from his spare time he enjoys cycling and working on dental practice after 46 years. Keeps busy playing Lipson, Daniel (’81, Trumpet) missed too many fall their old VW van. Larissa is in her 12th year as a in three music groups, and playing hockey. He reunions over the years and looked forward to professor of nursing at Lansing Community and Tina enjoy their vacation home in the UP. this year. College and is finishing her PhD at some point. Mason, Alexi (’14, Baritone) medical school, US Little, Daniel (’12, Mellophone) did a two-year Monroe, Kristen, (’02, Tenor Sax) started family Navy medical officer. postdoctoral experience at the University of nurse practitioner doctorate of nursing practice Wisconsin-La Crosse. Now a professor at Ohio Matthes, Jacob (’19, Tuba) graduated and moved program at MSU this fall! Dominican University in Columbus, OH. in with his girlfriend! Moots, Gregory, (’90, Trombone) his son plays Lorenz, Whitney (’17, Big Tens) in graduate school Matzen, Tommy (’82, Trumpet) enjoys retirement; trombone in the SMB. for a public administration at Western Michigan. keeps active as a master adjudicator for the Morris, Teresa (’91, Color Guard) and husband Wisconsin School Music Association’s solo Long, Kelly (’87–’89, Big Tens) is a physician (trumpet) both work at MSU; two kids attend and ensemble and large group festivals. Builds assistant, working in neuro rehab for brain and MSU...sophomore in the College of Engineering... custom cabinets in his garage and very happily spinal cord injury. freshman is a kicker for the football team. cares for 2-year-old granddaughter twice a week. Ludwick, Meghan (’16, Color Guard) orthotics and Mortensen, Katherine (’11, Tenor Sax) captain/ prosthetics residency in Kentucky. McAndrews, Parker (’16, Percussion) JUST 7 : | |

Beryl’s Beat winter 2020 army officer on active duty, stationed at Fort Paluszewski, Richard (’78–’80, Tuba) fiber optic the Michigan Public Health Association. Hood, TX. Serves as lawyer — Judge Advocate data center engineer at Ford Motor company. Racine (Keathley), Sarah (’99, Color Guard) head General’s Corps. Parker, Lindsey (’13, Color Guard) got married of pesticide safety education at Certified Training Mortensen, James (’82, Trombone) moved from this year. Teaches special education at Royal Oak Institute in Traverse City, MI. Oldest daughter MI to CT 10 years ago. Plans to attend the Middle School in Royal Oak, MI. (Leah) started MSU as a jazz trombone major! alumni event with daughter, Kate Mortensen, Patterson, Chris (’97, Alto Sax) working hard Reeves, Jodi (’85, Mellophone) has a new job with also a SMB alumni. His third, and last child, is a alongside his wife and having fun raising five Spectrum Health Neuro Rehabilitation Home senior attending MSU. boys to grow up to be excellent men. Care, caring for people with traumatic brain Motyka, Elizabeth (’01, Tenor Sax), is a middle injuries and/or spinal cord injuries who need 24/7 Payne, Danielle (’11, Mellophone) bartending. school reading and writing teacher for a school nursing care in their homes. It’s quite a departure in Flint, MI; recently had twin girls; plays with Peel, Donna (’86, Trumpet) still a lawyer and from the ER, but likes it immensely. Twins are the Flint Concert Band. plays with Chicago’s SMB alums when it doesn’t now almost 16 yrs old, how time flies! conflict with kid’s hockey! Munich, Matt (’94, Tenor Sax), enjoys life Reid, David (’73–’75, Alto Sax) has lived near and watching children march in the Dewitt Pell, Greg (’64, Trumpet) was honored by having Niagara Falls, NY since 2001. the endowed principal trumpet in the Grand Marching Band! Go Panthers!! Reynolds, Nick (’16, Big Tens) works full-time and Rapids Symphony named for him. Myers, Michelle (’17, Alto Sax) works for an pursuing masters degree (1-year into 2 year prog.) Pemberton, James (’66, Trombone) retired. engineering company doing marketing and Rice, Bill (’64–’67 Percussion) happily retired in project management. Recently engaged to Penhollow, Erik (’88, Trumpet) moving to Spring Hill, FL. Golfing and attending concerts. former spartan tuba Adam Cusick who she met Davisburg, MI. during their time in the SMB! Rice, Robert (’72, Tuba) belongs to the Historical Perlberg, KC (’15, Alto Sax) teaches band and music Society of Michigan. “It’s helped me find out Nelson, Ken (’90, Trombone) married 29 years at St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago, IL! more about Detroit’s history, and the lives of my with two kids both out of the nest. Petrella, Robert (’66, Clarinet) retired college grandparents. One of my grandfathers lost his Newsted, Lesley (’05, Alto Sax) teaches music to prof. This past January visited his 7th continent arm at age 17 in a Detroit factory. He helped kiddos and riding bike. (Australia & New Zealand). raise three children — one was my mom. He sold vegetables from a horse-drawn cart at the O’Connor, Brian (’91, Drum Major) serves as Phillips, Kelley (’00, Baritone) and husband Chene Ferry Market. He didn’t quit.” chairman for The Protocol School of working for Iseler Demolition. Live in the Richardson, Dan Washington’s 2019 Global Education Summit Thumb and enjoy the country. Two girls getting (’83, Trumpet) All good! celebrating 30 years of the school; and is a ready to start 6th and 3rd grade. Riedel, Arthur (’60, Clarinet) retired but graduate of Protocol Officer Training. Piche’, Steve (’74-75, ’77 Trumpet) retired chef, still teaching private lessons and playing in Ohl-Shaw, Nicole (’94, Trombone) lives in Lansing now school bus driver in Saline, MI. community bands. and teaches history at Waverly High School. Rimpau, Joy Pike, Katie (’06, Trumpet) teaches elementary music (’75, Baritone) enjoyed playing with Is the mother of three wonderful children, the the alumni band on the Mediterranean trip oldest of whom attends MSU. She never really in East Lansing Public Schools. She and Chris have three kids; Jack, Luke, and Lizzie. Go Green! last summer. Continues to be active in Lansing left the area after college and is a Spartan for life! Concert Band, Meridian Community Band, and Ohme, Todd (’01, Percussion) founder of the Platt, Mary (’81, Trumpet) named director of the St. Thomas Aquinas Brass Ensemble, as well as Detroit Pistons Drumline, and now director of Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman some alumni band events. Celebrated ten years the Detroit Lions Drumline, all while living on University in Orange, CA in 2017, shortly after of retirement from General Motors this year. the museum was founded. Prior to that, she the west coast of Michigan :-) Rongo, Lauren served for 13 years as communications, PR and (’72 Piccolo) retired after teaching Ordway, Kelsey (’18, Mellophone) works as a media director of Chapman University, after at SVSU adjunct flute for 25 years. Played in the research assistant with Charles River Laboratories coming to Chapman from the Getty Center in Midland Symphony for 18 years. Now has a jazz in Mattawan, MI. Los Angeles. Under Mary’s direction, the Hilbert group named VIVA JAZZ, performing around the Lansing area. Ott, Jeff (’98, Tuba) continues to perform Museum’s visitor count has increased from around 50 times a year with The Sinclairs Band. 10,000 per year to more than 30,000 per year, Sachs, William (’67, Alto Sax) sold their home in This past year, he and his group opened for and plans are now underway to expand the MI last year and moved to FL, but return for Quiet Riot & Great White, Here Come the museum to quadruple its size to 30,000+ square the summer months to see family and escape Mummies, and playing for large festivals like the feet by 2022. She continues to write for regional the heat. Grandson Kevin attending MSU, Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival, Frankenmuth and national publications on the arts and travel, (engineering). Granddaughter Kendra is a senior Auto Fest and the Grayling Au Sable River Fest. and to enjoy life in beautiful Southern California. at Bowling Green, (clarinet performance.) Outman, Richard, (’57–’59, Trumpet) real estate Polfus, Megan (’15, Trumpet) works as a Saladin, Abigail (’20, Percussion) finishing math broker-owner for 40 years; National Ski Patrol landscape designer in Kalamazoo, MI. degree! for 44 years. Pushamn, Alicen (’19, Tuba) is in school. Sambrano, Kristine (’86, Color Guard) and Owen, Christopher (’01, Drum Major) 2019 Racine, Roger (’99, Trumpet) works as a state husband, Anthony enjoy watching their two President of ASCE Michigan Section; state infectious disease epidemiologist, coordinating talented theatre major daughters in whatever engineer for Advanced Drainage Systems - outbreak management for the northern lower show or singing event they are in! The older one Michigan. peninsula. Also currently serves as president of graduated from Oakland University in 2017. 8 : | |

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Younger daughter will graduate from there as Smith, Leslie E (’92, Big Tens) 27 years protecting Swinkey, Joseph (’18, Trumpet) completed first well in 2020. public health and the environment while year as director of bands at Monroe High School Sams, Ron (’72, Trombone) currently the director employed with the Michigan Department of in Monroe, MI; began second season as director of public safety for the City of Montgomery, AL. Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. of the Trojan Marching Band. Smith, Athena, Syrba, Kyle Sanford, Nicole (’19, Drum Major) assistant band (’16, Color Guard) works in (’18, Alto Sax) employed at GFS for director at Derby Middle School & Seaholm High Clinton, MI at Eden Foods as a food quality, over a year. Bought first house in Grand Rapids. safety and compliance specialist. School in Birmingham Public School District. Sze, Rachel (’17, Baritone) band director in MD. Smith, KT (’15, Color Guard) production manager Schlosser, Heidi (’96, Trombone) 23rd year teaching Tacia, Benjamin (’17, Trumpet) works IT/technical of a local salsa company (Little Diablo Salsa) and middle school band at Bay City Western. Oldest positions, and spreading Spartan spirit! son accepted at MSU and marching tuba. got married in 2017. Taylor, Norman (’76) began his 44th year in Sonneville-Douglass, Kirsten (’93-’95 Color Schneider, Andrew (’16, Alto Sax) works at the education and 10th year as superintendent Guard, ’97–’01 Instructor) recently passed the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Paradise, MI, at Wayland Union Schools. He and Debbie international boards to become a International along with doing historical tutoring & working traveled to Europe and Hawaii the past two years Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). with the University Musical Society in Ann Arbor. and enjoy their 10 grandchildren, all of whom Sponsler, Alexander, Schueller, Dana (’90, Alto Sax) excited for the 2019 (’14-’16, Tuba) works for live in Wayland. Life is good — Go Green! Highfields Inc. a juvenile detention center in fall SMB season! It is son Jaren’s last year in the Taylor, Philip (’87) married 28 Years, four children. Onondaga. SMB and his second as drum major). She retired Work, work, work to pay off college tuition bills :-) from 26 years teaching in Grand Ledge. Looking Springgay, Bret (’84-86, Mellophone) lives in Ann Thelen, Cassie (’96, Mellophone) and Glenn (’95, forward to what the next adventure will be! Arbor, Upland Hunting, working as EPC project Trumpet) have four children. She is the principal manager for Consumers Energy. Schwartz, Robert (’78, Trombone) retired. at Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center Stables, Andrew Seifert, Kelsea (’18, Trombone) finishing up (’15, Trumpet) lives in Chicago. in Alma. Glenn works as a school social worker internship year-teaching. Works as an analyst with JLL, a large real estate at Alma Public Schools. company, in complex valuation and litigation work. Thoma, August Seifert, William (’71, Alto Sax) semi-retired, (’75) participated in a bike and Stehouwer, Christy member MSU Foundation Board, Spartan (’96, Big Tens) job hunting as boat cruise on the Danube River Summer Innovations, adjunct faculty ECE department. the soft funded grant she has been on for three 2019! Continuing as associate conductor for years comes to a close later this summer! :( the Sanibel (FL) Big Arts Concert Band, and Seitz, Mark (’88, Trumpet) it’s been five years tour director for Brightspark Student Travel. SW Stevens, Julie (’84, Tenor Sax), private practice since his last reunion. He has a boy Garrison (4), Florida Snowbirds — give me a shout if you are family doctor in Mount Pleasant, MI. and daughters Olivia (9), Reagan (20). He and looking for a place to play ! Robin have been married 11 years; spent the last Stewart, Jan (’94, Baritone) lives in Harbor Springs Thoma, Megan (’09, Alto Sax) this fall celebrated two having surgery and radiation treatment for a with Ken (’78, Trombone). Married 39 years (so one year of private practice — Thoma DC rare type of cancer — chordoma. He’s happy to far). Have two kids, a career; semi-retired now. chiropractic + wellness in Chicago. Go Green! say it’s gone for now and he’s ready to march. Basically, a really happy life. Still play their horns! Thompson, Larry (’81, Alto Sax) taught 25 years Sheldrick, Shannon (’18, Trumpet) student Stimson, Jeff (’99, Trumpet) on June 14th had , as public school band director in MI. The last teaching in Walled Lake Public Schools. a kidney transplant and has had a wonderful 10 years worked for Marshall Music, Blue Lake recovery. This year his oldest child will be Sholler, Joshua (’12, Trombone) director of bands FAC, MSU Comm. Music School and UDP starting the trumpet in his middle school band. and choirs for Reading Community Schools in recording. Enjoys yearly roller coaster vacations (HE LOVES THE SMB). Reading, MI. with son, and watching daughter as a local TV Stolen, Andrew Amanda Shubel, Courtney (’03, Big Tens) teaches kindergarten (’02, Trumpet) and (’03, news reporter and weekend anchor. Color Guard) celebrated their 15th wedding at HIawatha Elementary in Okemos, MI. Travels Tollis, Alexander (’11, Trombone lead engineer anniversary. They have two kids (7 & 10). Amanda ) with husband and 2 kids, Nolan and Luci. for Roush Entertainment Systems. is a pediatric nurse practitioner in Brighton. Silbernagel, Joe (’72, Percussion), retired for a year Topham, Emily (’14, Tenor Sax) pursuing a masters Straub, Michael (’19, Tenor Sax) started first job at and a half. degree in German at Eastern Michigan. MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory. Simons Holt, Ann (’96, Alto Sax) and Blake Holt, Trezise, Doug (’85, Trombone and Chris Pinter Stukey, Brian (’05, Percussion) teaches physics ) (’92–’96 Alto Sax) share that daughter Erin is in Trezise (Big Ten ’85) are excited to march in at Groves High School in Birmingham Public her second year as a member of the Big Ten Flag SMB Alumni Band for the first time with Schools. Corps in the SMB! daughter Hannah (Mellophone, ’18). Stukey, Sarah (’07, Tenor Sax) teaches science at Sironen, Gary (’74, Trumpet) retired from jobs as a Tunks, Tom (’67, Trombone ust retired after 46 Saline High School. ) j church music director and Musicians Union years of college music teaching. secretary-treasurer (Am. Fed of Musicians Local Sullivan, Cheryl (’93, Tenor Sax) going into her Ungerman, Ed (’92, Mellophone (Horn in F) shares 56). Currently a lyricist/composer/playwright. 25th year of marriage, their 22nd year of owning , son, Bryce, is a freshman and SMB tenor sax! Smith, Cory (’09, Trumpet) worked the last eight their business, four awesome kids, just living life!!! Vuillemot, Tyler (’15, Alto Sax) started a new job years as a reporter for the Daily News in his Swatman-Stewart, Devin (’15, Mellophone) taught in 2018 as coordinator of new student programs hometown of Greenville, MI (still plays trumpet in CA for two years, and returned to MI to at California State University San Marcos. occasionally when the opportunity is there!). continue teaching. 9 : | |

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Wagner, Brian (’92, Trombone) is an adjunct the Little Traverse Youth Choir (ages 13–20) Committee and Detroit Passport to the Arts. from throughout Northern Lower Peninsula MI. faculty at Cornerstone University, Low Brass and Wilson, Thomas 71, Percussion) played in a bunch He had the honor of the choir as Brass Quintet Coach, 2010–2014. of bands over the years. Still plays everyday. they hosted two international choir festivals and Wagner, Richard (’60, Trombone) Semi-retired. Spends a lot of time with his home studio. The toured to Ireland and Scotland to perform. In First career (1960–1980): basic research in big SMB must sound incredible... summer 2020, he is thrilled to take the choir to physics and biophysics. Second career (1980– New York City to sing in Carnegie Hall. Woloson, Susana (’81, Trombone) singing and present): patent attorney. playing in several swing bands and combos. Wenson, Kelsey, (’19, Color Guard) works for Walsh, Brian (’86, Baritone), took an Alaskan Trombone and vocals. Cisco Systems as an associate sales representative. cruise in May for wife Shelly’s retirement. Moved Moved to RTP North Carolina for two years Woods, Tony (’93 Band President, Tenor Sax) is daughter and son-in-law home, so she can teach until placed in the field. a teacher, pastor, and performer, and Spanish at MSU-James Madison this fall! He can’t wait to teacher in Davison,MI. be a Grandpa. Life is good AND busy! Wesseldyk, Michael (’78, Trombone) retired from Shiawassee Co. Family Court after 33 years in Wright, Tim (’18, Mellophone), recently employed Walters, Bob (’71, Trumpet) although retired 2011 and has since been employed by the U as a music teacher in Addison, MI. from teaching, still stays active by substitute of M Division of Public Safety and Security at teaching and teaching drivers education, along Wright, Jennifer (’01, Percussion) runs her own Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. with being a member of the Strolling Spartans. horse farm and competes in three-day eventing. White, Stephen (’89, Trombone) after many years Warthen, Nowell (’80, Big Tens) is an Int’l York, Maryjean (’90, Piccolo) is band director at as a high school band director and college music Captain on the B767-400 for Delta Air Lines L’Anse Creuse Public Schools. education professor, is currently director of music and excited to say daughter, Natalia, will be an at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek. Zachos, Mitchell (’18, Percussion) is in veterinary incoming freshman at MSU, studying saxophone school. performance with Professor Lulloff! Go Green! Williamsen, Bob (’85, Tuba) enjoys time with family and kids at Lake Norman in NC. Zolynsky, Ben (’00, Drum Major) is a physical Wauldron, Alyssa (’18, Baritone), currently works education teacher and Riverview Varsity Boys at Marriott International in the DC area. Williamson, Rosemary (’12, Trumpet) is pursing Soccer coach. 9th Grade son plays trumpet in an MBA at the University of Toronto’s Rotman Wells, Kevin (’96, Percussion) is a 5–12 grade the Riverview Marching Band, playing soccer School of Management. Stays engaged in local choir, performing arts, and music teacher in the and into theater. music community by serving on multiple young Cheboygan Area Schools, his 24th year as a professional boards with the Colorado Symphony, teacher. For the past three years, he also conducted Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Next Generation

MSU Alumni Brass Celebrating the Holidays with Music

Photo by Angel Boshea Photo by Lee Greer

As they have for approximately 20 years, the MSU Alumni Brass was On December 12, the all-MSU alumni Looking Glass Saxophone front and center at a number of MSU athletic events during winter Quartet traded their green and white for dress black as they provided break. Again this year, they performed at men’s and women’s special music for back-to-back holiday parties at the Governor’s basketball, hockey at both MSU and Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit, residence in Lansing. A donation was made to the MSU Alumni and a number of other events. Above, four MSU Alumni Brass Band for the quartet’s performances. Left to right: Gary Baron, class Spartans get a visit from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow at the MSU of 1964, Jack Nelson, class of 1972, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Men’s Basketball game vs. Western Michigan at Breslin Arena on Gary Kilworth, class of 1970, and Jennifer Goosen, class of 1990. December 29. Left to right: Tim Draeger, Barry Greer, Al Seely, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, and Jim Neibling. Senator Stabenow, Barry’s DID YOU KNOW? The “patterns in motion” style born in the 1960s aunt, says, “Always fun to watch my nephew Barry direct the MSU under MSU Asst. Director Bill Moffitt featuring kaleidoscopic patterns and Band! So proud of him! Go State!” four-person squad system is still used by the SMB in pregame shows. 10 : | |

OUR OUTSTANDING DIRECTORS — “MSU BANDS AT 150” FALL REUNION

Ken Bloomquist leads us in “MSU Shadows.”

“150” formed by the combined 1200 SMB & AB. John Whitwell conducts The National Anthem. The49th Annual MSU Alumni Band Fall Reunion MSU VS. INDIANA, SEPT. 27 & 28, 2019 • See “A One-Of-A-Kind Marching Band Halftime: SMB and Alumni Band join forces for an amazing show” at: tiny.cc/MSUABHalftime • For more photos, see “MSU Alumni Band” on Facebook and: Dave Catron conducts “A Taste of Honey.”

Director of Bands Kevin Sedatole and MSU President Dr. Samuel L. Stanley, Jr.

Directors Thornton & Sedatole end rehearsal with the The Big Tens lead “The Series” to Spartan Stadium. AB. (Photo by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography.) (Photo by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography.)

David Thornton and Tom Izzo at rehearsal.

Arris Golden thanks Greg Pell. Singing “The Shadows” at Dem Hall before the game. Good friends meet at the Friday evening reception.

All director photos by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography (Photo by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography.) (Photo by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography.) 11 : | |

Alumni twirler and drum majors sing “The Shadows” at Postgame. Photo by Mark Hansen, markhansenphotography.smugmug.com. Photo by Mark Hansen, markhansenphotography.smugmug.com.

The49th Annual MSU Alumni Band Fall Reunion

• https://www.performingarts.photography/2019msuab for Brad Poreda’s photos of the entire weekend; • https://markhansenphotography.smugmug.com/ SpartanAlumniBand for Mark Hansen’s photos of the performance.

Alumni Band plays in the stands with the SMB. In the stands, watching MSU prevail over Indiana 41-30. Photo by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography. (Photo by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography.)

Golf Outing Coordinator Lynn Brown reports that 35 golfers attended the 21st Annual MSU Alumni Band Golf outing held on September 27 at Oak Lane Golf Course in Webberville. As always, good play, tasty food, and fun prizes made for an enjoyable day. Get your swing ready for fall, 2020! Glen Brough and Dave Kehler regale Tom Izzo. Photo by Susan Simmons (Photo by Brad Poreda, Performing Arts Photography.) 12 : | |

Since our Last Issue

Future SMB Squad Leader? Brough Leadership Award Update

Great news! The “Brough Endowed Leadership Award in the Spartan Marching Band” has been fully endowed at over $50,000. Thank you to every donor who responded to the campaign, spearheaded by SMB Alumni Drum Majors. The award recognizes Glen Brough’s Photo by Mark Hansen 44 years of service to MSU and the SMB. It will provide tuition scholarships to SMB members serving in leadership positions and those who meet additional criteria. Contributions in any amount are still welcome. Please feel free to contact Madison Dugan, Assistant Director of Development / Alumni Relations for the MSU School of Music at [email protected] or by calling 517-432-4888.  Click here to donate now: https://givingto.msu.edu/gift/?sid=3699 Media Fanfares

• “They’ve Got The Beat: The Spartan Marching Band Celebrates 150 Years”; with full HD video of the 1200-member Alumni Band & SMB Halftime Show. http://bit.ly/MSUSMB150 • SMB Pinstripe Bowl pregame and halftime shows at: https://youtu.be/LSyKn8uq6oI • All SMB videos on the SMB’s YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpartanMarchingBand/videos • MSU Wind Symphony, conducted by Kevin L. Sedatole performing Mackey’s “Places we can no longer go” featuring Photo by: Jim Barry soprano Lindsay Kesselman, + three other pieces at: https://youtu.be/mM7SzmN8wbo?list=PLyxBp27zToyToR3Oc You have to start early! At the SMB/Sparrow Concert for Kids on VgaQ2NHE_IZ9imJ September 8, little Benjamin Dean marched straight up with his • MSU Wind Symphony, conducted by Kevin L. Sedatole as trumpet to join the line of volunteers learning the Kick Step. Here, they perform Ron Nelson’s “Rocky Point Holiday” at: SMB Director and Associate Director of Bands David Thornton https://youtu.be/fnrzGzbDfEg?list=PLyxBp27zToyToR3OcVga provides encouragement, as SMB Drum Majors Lisa Lachowski Q2NHE_IZ9imJ and Jaren Scoggins cheer Benjamin on. Benjamin’s proud grandpa • All MSU College of Music video performances at: is Spartan supporter Kellie Dean, whose company Dean https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicMSU. Transportation, has generously donated motor coach and driver • “Remembered In Brass: A Tribute to Leonard Falcone.” services numerous times for the alumni band’s performances. https://youtu.be/z-x-zzIib18

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