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Online Registration, Encore & Dues Payment for 2011 MSU Alumni Touring Band Since Our Last Issue Scholarship Recipients an Alumni Interest Group of the MSU Alumni Association. Announces 2013 Concert Tour Summer 2011

The Alumni Touring Band and its conductor, Ken Bloomquist, is excited to announce Scotland as the location of its 2013 Concert Tour, followed by an optional extension through England and Wales. en re The nine-day concert tour of Scotland will visit Edinburgh (concert), Inverness UPCOMING EVENTS a Message from the President (L to R:) Jamal Duncan, Whitwell Scholarship (concert), the Highlands including Loch It’s been a great year for the MSU Bands and the MSU Alumni Band! The MSU Bands recipient, Ken Bloomquist, MSU Director of 2011 ALUMNI BAND FALL REUNION Ness and the Isle of Skye, Loch Lomond, Bands Emeritus, and Armand Hall, Bloomquist comprise one of the most recognized and acclaimed band programs in the country. That’s not and Glasgow (concert). Scholarship recipient. Saturday, September 10, 2011 just Spartan Pride talking. Please read on. Attendees of the 2011 Concert Band Spring Reunion perform at East Lansing High School on May 1st. Game Time: 12:00 p.m. Members can then either return to the The annual 2010–11 John L. Whitwell I’m reading a pre-publication copy of the new book, Solid Brass, The Leonard Falcone Story. To view more photos visit our web site at: www.msualumniband.com. (Please check the alumni band web site, or your United States or continue on an optional and Kenneth G. Bloomquist Scholarships local paper the week of the game, and adjust this Reading of the development of the MSU Bands and the life of Professor Falcone has been non-performing extension to Wales, were presented at the spring reunion. schedule accordingly.) inspiring (and entertaining!). Whether from the Falcone era or one more recent, you must Bath, London (three days), Stratford, Administered by the MSU Alumni Band, 7:00–7:45 a.m. Registration have felt great pride in your MSU Band. Well, under directors Kevin Sedatole, John Madden, Oxford, the Cotswolds and York before and Cormac Cannon, the bands continue to elicit that pride. Each year, the MSU Bands accept Great News! Seats in the Stands! these scholarships are funded in part by (NEW Band Hall in Dem Hall) returning to Edinburgh for their return member donations. Recipients are selected 8:00 a.m. Rehearsal starts prestigious invitations to perform at nationally-recognized venues, and host world-renowned to the United States. by the MSU Bands faculty. 9:00 a.m. Drill rehearsal composers and conductors. Our directors appear around the nation as guest conductors and (Dem Hall Field) • An alternative three-day London only Jamal Duncan was presented with the clinicians. In recent years, Kevin Sedatole and the Wind Symphony have accepted invitations stay will also be offered. Photo by Mark Hansen. John L. Whitwell Scholarship. He is pur- 9:50 a.m. LUNCH to perform at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago and the College Band Directors National The following link is now live and will allow everyone to sign up: suing his Doctorate in Wind Conducting 10:50 a.m. Run-through on Adams Field Association Convention in Austin, TX. John Madden and the Spartan Marching Band accepted • The dates for the Scotland only http://alumniband2011fallreunion.eventbrite.com and is a graduate assistant with the MSU (formerly Landon Field) the honor to perform as the feature exhibition band at the Bands of America Grand National concert tour are June 16–June 24. Bands. A native of Flint and a clarinetist, 11:10 a.m. March to the stadium Marching Band Competition in Indianapolis this past November. John’s MSU Symphony Band Registration is going electronic! After a very important that you supply us with a • The dates for the Scotland Concert Duncan previously taught band at Dwight 11:20 a.m. Enter tunnel with wristband performed at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids in January. What continues to (go to seats) lot of work and evaluation, the Alumni current, working email address — one that Tour plus the optional England/Wales Rich Middle School in Lansing. For the come back from these performances is the exceptionally strong and enthusiastic praise from 12:00 p.m. Kickoff Band will now be able to process registration will accept attachments without automatically tour are June 16–July 2. past seven years he has served as music the most critical listeners. And the honors continue: The MSU Wind Symphony has recently Postgame Form on field to play and and payment for the upcoming Alumni blocking them. Your email address will be the director and conductor of the Flint Youth been selected to perform at the 2012 American Bandmaster’s Association Convention. • The dates for the Scotland Concert march to Dem Hall. Then Band Fall Reunion over the Internet. vehicle for communication in the future. If Tour plus London only are June 16 Wind Ensemble. line Chestnut Rd. to cheer It’s great to be a Spartan Band Alum! As alumni we have had a role in elevating the bands to At the web site you will be able to register you do not receive the music by late August, –June 27. Armand Hall was presented with the on SMB, and gather for their position of respect and admiration. We’ve benefitted from this personally, and we have a for the reunion, pay your annual dues, and please contact us at [email protected]. Kenneth G. Bloomquist Scholarship. An postgame words and stake in this for the future. Our support is one thing that we can provide as former “insiders.” • Rehearsals will be held in East Lansing have the option to purchase a lunch for We strongly encourage everyone to begin MSU Bands graduate assistant from Detroit, reception/refreshments in Whether you attended the successful fall and spring reunions, or haven’t been back in a while, during the weekend of June 15–16. Dem Hall. that day. At the same time you’ll have the using the electronic registration. Future Hall is pursuing his Doctorate in Wind we hope to see you on campus for the 41st Alumni Band Fall Reunion on September 10, 2011. Public parking is available in the westmost opportunity to sign up and pay for the golf communications among the Alumni Band Projected price ranges* are: Conducting. A clarinetist and saxophonist, lot at the corner of Kalamazoo and Harrison. We hope you’ll make plans to be part of the music, enjoy the camaraderie, the Spartan spirit, outing to be held on Friday, September 9th. are primarily going to be online. The next • Scotland only: $3849.00 (includes air) he previously taught band in Farmington. For further parking information visit: and the PRIDE that comes with recalling your time within our “ivy covered halls.” Go Green! Once logged in to the link above, please take issue of the Encore will be an entirely electronic He has conducted the Clarinet Connexions http://www.homefootball.msu.edu/. • Scotland and England/Wales: Jim Barry some time to read through the descriptive version, and information/ notifications of Clarinet choir, and served as guest conductor $5000.00 (includes air) MSU Alumni Band Association President write-up provided on the site. Details for the events will only be sent in that manner. We for the Flint Youth Wind Ensemble. 2011 ALUMNI BAND GOLF OUTING reunion are given, along with instructions are already there in some areas: the Alumni • Scotland and London only: price TBA Seats in the stands? That’s right, rather than in folding chairs at field level, the Alumni Congratulations to these two fine recip- Friday, September 9, 2011 for registration. The procedure is essentially Band web site and Facebook pages are reg- Band will be seated in stadium seats near the former SMB seats (see photo) at our Fall ients. The MSU Alumni Band membership * These prices are subject to change, and are 9:00 a.m. at Oak Lane Golf Course the same as the previously used paper format, ularly updated. This is a cost savings for Reunion! That means a more consistent view of the game, an easier time finding places, is proud to be able to contribute to the based on an exchange rate of 1 GBP=$1.62 Please see insert for details. and will ask for similar information. This your Band, and a more efficient way of and greater opportunity to play. A big thanks to John Madden and Deputy Athletic strength of the music program at MSU At the September 10, 2011 tour band will be a very simple process, and will communicating and accomplishing tasks. Director Greg Ianni for making it happen. through these scholarships. supper (following the football game), streamline everything for both participants This will also help us eliminate much of the 2011 HOMECOMING PARADE more specific details of the trip, including and the organizers of the events. traditional “snail mail” that has been used a possible “early bird discount,” will be Friday, October 21, 2011 You will have the option to pay by credit over the years. For those without internet Follow Us Online! Change of Home or Email Address presented by Lauralee Campbell. Parade details will be emailed to band card or check. The site is completely secure, access, the Encore and paper registration forms Stop by the MSU Alumni Band’s newly designed web To keep you informed, please let us know when you members when they become available. For more information and enrollment and comes to us highly recommended by are still available for a limited time. We would site. You’ll find information about upcoming events, a move or have a change of email address by calling brochure, please contact Dale Bartlett, the MSU Alumni Association. ask that those individuals notify us as soon as digital copy of the newsletter, email addresses of members, (517) 351-4582, mailing a note to MSU Alumni Band, 517-332-4495 or email [email protected]. FOR THE LATEST NEWS After you are registered, you will receive possible so that we can continue to get them and lots of pictures! www.msualumniband.com. c/o Tim Fox, 1850 Snyder, East Lansing, MI 48823, or AND INFORMATION, VISIT: the music to be used at the reunion. It is information, and maintain contact. Check out "Michigan State University Alumni Band" emailing Gary Baron at: [email protected]. WWW.MSUALUMNIBAND.COM Photo by Dale Bartlett. on Facebook.com! 2 :|| 3 :|| 4 :|| MSU Alumni Band Association a Message from the MSU Bands Beryl’s Beat summer 2011 Beryl’s Beat summer 2011 1850 Snyder Dear Alumni Band, East Lansing, MI 48823 I am happy to announce that the MSU Wind Symphony has been selected to perform at the (517) 351-4582 Alpert, Lawrence (’70, Trumpet) is the executive She is in her 22nd year of teaching and is a finalist Mason Public Schools. Daughter Kelsie graduated Nielsen, Erik (’73, Trombone) shares that son Scharchburg, Martha (’71, Trombone) has taught honors and is working on her masters at the [email protected] 2012 American Bandmasters Association convention to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. director of the Shiawassee Area Transportation for MSBOA Band Teacher of the Year. from the University of Michigan in 2011 with a Patrick graduated with a B.S. in Athletic Train- band for 38 years, the last 33 years at Dexter University of Chicago. Son Jake plays soccer at www.msualumniband.com The American Bandmasters Association, founded in 1929, with John Philip Sousa as Honorary Agency. He performs with the Shiawassee Franklin, Larry (’59 & ’67, Clarinet) traveled degree in graphic design. ing (Honors) from MSU. Public Schools. She lives with husband, Bruce, Northwood University and made the GLAIC All-Academic team. Life President, recognizes outstanding achievement on the part of Concert Band conductors Orchestra, the Owosso Swing Band and in the with wife Sue to Germany last summer with the Koehn, Norman (’68, Clarinet) shares his continued Nightingale, Ronald (’55, Trumpet) living in in Canton, whom she met at Northwestern pit with the Owosso Community players. He University. They have one son, Cameron. She President and composers. The current membership (invitational) comprises approximately 300 band Detroit Conference United Methodist Chorale. pleasure of the unsurpassed and excellent memo- Northern Michigan and playing in the Jordan Weiss, Jane (’82, Mellophone) proudly boasts having also adjudicates Solo & Ensemble festivals. received the MSBOA Teacher of the Year award Jim Barry conductors and composers in the USA and Canada, and 70 Associate Members (music businesses They visited J.S. Bach’s birthplace and his burial ries of the MSU Bands. Valley Community Band, East Jordan, MI. three Spartan children currently attending MSU. place, among other highlights. for band in 2010 at the Grand Rapids convention. and corporations that provide significant services to bands and to the publication of band music.) Ambs, Cheryl (’86, Mellophone) started a new 4th Kressler, Peter (’65, Trombone) and Annie toured Olin, Paul (’64, Twirler) judged the U.S. National Wolters, Robert (’59, Clarinet) is a retired school Vice President grade teaching job in Detroit this past October. Scholes, Mike (’00, Trumpet) and Jen (’98, Stacie Detgen MSU has a very significant presence within the membership of ABA. Former directors Gillette, Tom (’75–’79, Euphonium) shares that Italy last summer with family and friends. Championships in twirling at Notre Dame teacher. He now privately teaches 27 students in after 25 years in Illinois, has happily relocated to Trumpet) welcomed Ella last fall an hour after piano, clarinet and flute. He is the principal Leonard Falcone, Kenneth Bloomquist, Eugene Corporon and John Whitwell are all members Barann, Kristine (’88, Trumpet) enjoyed watching Kome, Lauren (’07, Tenor Sax) moved to Hawaii University in July 2010. Secretary these shores. MSU beat Michigan (again). Big sister Anna (6) clarinetist for the Holland American Legion her daughter kickstep onto the field as a freshman and lives on the Big Island. Ott, Jeffrey (’98, Tuba) and former tuba player Betty Elliott of the ABA as well as current MSU directors Kevin Sedatole and John Madden. this past season. is very proud of her new sister! Band. He went to Europe with the band in Glasby, Brian (’07, Trumpet) teaches 8th grade Dennis Beson (’91, Tuba) continue to rock the The MSU Wind Symphony will present a concert for the ABA membership and public on Kusek, Thomas (’85, Tuba) and wife Leslie bought Searfoss, David (’69, Trumpet) performed the 2009 to celebrate D-Day, and plans to go to Treasurer Beagley, David (’77, Oboe) retired from 33 years science at Westside K8 School in Kissimmee, FL. Bay City-Midland-Saginaw area with The a Coldstone Creamery franchise in Royal Oak, B-minor mass by J.S. Bach in December on a Hawaii with the band this year. Greg Pell March 1, 2012 at Clowes Hall on the campus of Butler University. Other university ensembles teaching instrumental music (22 years in Round Sinclairs Band. This past summer they opened Grojean, Alison (’08, Trumpet) is recruiting players MI on Main Street. “natural” (valveless) trumpet. Performances of Past President presenting concerts at the convention include Butler University, Indiana University, Purdue Lake, IL, 4 years in El Paso, IL, and 7 years in for the Macomb Area Community Band. If for Patty Smyth & Scandal. University and Ball State University as well as the United States Army Field Band. Mount Clemens, MI). Levandowski, Paul (’92, Tuba) became assistant Wagner’s “Lohengrin” in Nov/Dec. 2010 with Bill Sachs interested, contact her at: [email protected]. manager of the Dollar Tree in West Lansing. Parr, J.D. (’76, Clarinet) is a professor music at the LA Opera Company in Los Angeles, CA. Special Recognition This is the first time that the MSU Wind Symphony has performed for this prestigious Benson, Mark (’83, Bass) shares that daughter Taylor Baker University, Baldwin City, KS in this 30th Members At Large Harris, Stephen (’76–’78, Tenor Sax) has practiced Seitz, Mark (’88, Trumpet) and wife Robin association. It is quite an honor to be asked to perform and we are grateful for the opportunity. is a SMB Mellophone this year. Both his kids are Longfield, David (’58, Clarinet) celebrated his 52nd year. He is also principal clarinet in The Topeka Lynn Kelsey & Melissa Mackey dentistry for 28 years and currently serves as a anniversary with wife Carrie. He has enjoyed welcomed Olivia to the family in the fall of We would love to have as many alums in the audience as we can. Hope many of you can make now part of this great institution and experience! trustee to the Michigan Dental Association. His Symphony Orchestra, in his 22nd year, and a Member Relations Coordinator 22 years directing the church choir at the United 2009. She came home from the hospital in her daughter began at MSU last fall. clarinet teacher at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, in Tim Fox plans to be there. Bessolo, Amy (’87, Mellophone) practices landscape Methodist Church in West Branch and partici- MSU gear. Everyone is happy, healthy, and architecture. She lives in Waterford, MI with his 28th year. [email protected] Hope you have a great summer and we’ll see you in the fall. Heethuis, Josh (’97–’01, Trombone) and wife pating in musicals with local players. He retired looks forward to the SMB. husband Brent and sons Hugh (9) and Henry Perry, Dennis (’70, Trombone) had his fifth Shawn (Baritone) welcomed their third child, from Garland Resort after 35 years in the golf Sisco, Keith (’72–’77, Tuba) now plays in the Member Relations, Emeritus (5). Hugh plays piano, keyboard, and guitar in grandson and moved his daughter to Richmond, Kevin Sedatole Claire last summer. She is baby sister to industry. Belle Valley Community Band and the North Beryl Falcone his rock band group. VA. He will miss playing with her at alumni and Director of Bands Christina (6) and Chloe (3). Lulloff, Joseph (Alto Sax) had a great year with the Oakland Concert Band. [email protected] Billig, T. Patrick (’79, Euphonium) makes his 7th pep band events. Helmer, Bruce (’48, Clarinet & Sax) is a member best students to teach at MSU. Smeltekop, Gary (’63 & ’68, Trombone, Tuba) Director of Bands trip to China this summer with the Windiana Prang, Jeffery (’84, Trombone) has served on the of the Caravan Circus Band. He is sorry to share lives in Chicago and for over 30 years has been Kevin Sedatole Concert Band. Mannon, Joseph (’98, Trumpet) and wife Melanie city of West Hollywood City Council since that his wife, Ruth, pass away in January 2011. active professionally in the Chicago area and on (Nance) (’99, Color Guard) welcomed twins, 1997, including three terms as mayor. Associate Director of Bands and New Book Leonard Falcone Bradley, Leon (’60, ’61, & ’67, Trombone) played Hilliker, Curt (’88, Alto Sax) designs commercial David and Michael, in the spring of 2010. They beyond on trombone and tuba in various Director, MSU Spartan Marching Band Blue Lake Press, a subsidiary of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, will trombone/euphonium in a university community solar energy systems for a southwestern solar join big sister Madison. Joe is an attorney for a Rafferty, David (’64, Trumpet) completed 40 groups from big band to opera. In 1973 he band in Springfield, MO for the 8th year. He John Madden publish the long-awaited biography of Leonard Falcone, whose journey integrator. He was recently made partner. hedge fund in Chicago. years in the Kalamazoo Concert Band, which married Angela, and changed the spelling of his teaches private brass students and is in his was selected by blind audition to perform as the name to Gerhart Schmeltekopf. He also builds Assistant Director of Bands to America from Italy through Ellis Island at age 16 led to one of the Hutting, Lori (’92, Alto Sax) shares that her Martin, Mark (’83, Tenor Sax) has been teaching 55th year of teaching. He and his wife have 10 opening band at the 2011 American Concert and repairs harpsichords, and formed a working Cormac Cannon youngest son will be a kindergartener this year, French, Spanish, and English in Ontario, CA most unlikely and inspirational careers in the history of the American grandchildren in four states and try to keep up Band’s Convention in Muskegon. group to play medieval, renaissance and baroque and her oldest will be in 2nd grade. She teaches for 27 years. He attended is first Alumni Band Edward Deeb, class of 1960, is pictured holding Director of Bands, Emeriti band movement. with their activities. music using period reproduction instruments 4th grade in DeWitt but would love to return to Reunion last fall since graduation. Reaume, Jeanine (’81, Alto Sax) teaches first grade the Neal Shine Shining Light Award for Exem- Ken Bloomquist Recognized in his lifetime as the world’s greatest euphonium virtuoso, — some of which he built. He is almost totally Carl, Carrie (’94, Mellophone) is in her 17th year teaching French. She and her husband celebrated at Haigh Elementary in Dearborn. Son David is plary Leadership presented by The Detroit Free John Whitwell Martzke, Richard (’69, Trumpet) enjoys his dental retired now except for being cook, etc. for Angela, Falcone was Director of Bands at Michigan State University for 40 years, of teaching middle school science in Hastings. their 10th anniversary last summer. a drummer for Tombstone 38, a Detroit band. Press and Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. Deeb She and Bob have been married 11 years and practice in Grand Ledge. He plays in the Grand the very popular and busy piano teacher. founded the College of Communication Arts Director of Spartan Marching Band, Emeritus and through his leadership, discipline and musicianship, helped to Rice, Bob (’72, Tuba) and wife Marilyn (’78) are have two children, Kaylie (4) and Benjamin (1). Johnkoski, Stephen (’77, Trombone) shares that his Ledge Community Band, a six-piece group called and Sciences Alumni Association and served as Dave Catron establish a national reputation for the MSU Department of Music and enjoying life with daughters Colleen and Amy, Stevens, Julie M. (’84, Tenor Sax) is a family quintet played for his daughter’s wedding last fall. The Scandliers and enjoys alumni band events. its first president. He is also the recipient of the MSU College of Music Carlson, Diane (’71 & ’75, Clarinet) retired from son-in-law Zach, and grandson Luke (5) who all practice, hospice doctor, and biomedical Spartan Marching Band. Kanicki, Carolyn (’79, French Horn) is completing He plays hockey and gardens in his spare time. Distinguished MSU Alumni Award and has a James Forger, Dean the State of Michigan this year. She hopes to live nearby. interventionist for the treatment of autism. Drawing from a myriad of sources, this insightful biography chronicles Falcone’s remarkable return to music and dance competitively. her 29th year is education — 18 years in Maine. Maynard, Jessica (’08, Euphonium) teaches Her practice is in Mt. Pleasant, MI. state-of-the-art conference room named after him Encore Newsletter life, including his early years growing up in culturally rich Roseto Valfortore, Italy, his success She teaches the 5–8 band program in St. George, elementary music in West Texas and wishes any Rimpau, Joy (’75, Euphonium) has taken up in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building. Taylor, Norman (’76, Trumpet) was named the Bill Sachs, Editor Catron, Gail (’76, Flute) share that her daughters ME, and is an active performer in the MidCoast fellow Spartan in the area to look her up. trumpet in retirement. She played in a trumpet He attended MSU on a music scholarship and as a silent movie theater musician, the music department challenges during the Depression new superintendent at Wayland Union Schools Kimberly Hopkins, Graphic Artist have been busy. Five grandchildren in two years! Symphony Orchestra and the Maine State Ballet trio at church on Palm Sunday and is also a played for four years in the Marching Band and and war years, the two Rose Bowl trips via private rail car courtesy of Oldsmobile, performing Milch, Kenneth (’93, Baritone) is in his third year as in September. Enjoys spending time with his Clarke, Anne (’73–’76, ’01–’03, Piccolo) works at orchestra. Bugle’s Across America volunteer. the Symphonic Band. He also served for seven Events Manager assistant principal at Lamphere H.S. in Madison with the Michigan State Band for four sitting presidents, and his special relationship with Blue three grandchildren, including a new grandson years as the public relations and publicity director MSU in the MSU Extension Business office as an Karnes, John (’01, Big Ten Flags) has been a Heights after 14 years as band director. He and Rongo, Lauren (’72, Flute) enjoys the fact that Gary Baron Lake Fine Arts Camp, where he would spend his final summers conducting and working with — all of whom are State fans! for the MSU Alumni bands. accountant and plays in the Capitol Wind Quartet. environmental geologist for the past eight years. his wife, Carla, have four children: Cassandra son Adam is a Spartan in graduate school. Special Events Coordinator Toenniges, Jeff (’85, Trumpet) and Lisa (Merz) young students. Craig, John (’71, Percussion) went to Thailand and He also has refereed women’s flat truck roller (8), Samatha (6), Rebecca (3) and Alan (1). Sachs, Bill (’67 & ’75, Alto Sax) and Ann (O’Brien) Jack Nelson (’84, Alto Sax) have been married nearly 22 years You are invited to visit the specially created website at www.leonardfalcone.com, complete helped 47 kids learn percussion at an orphange derbies for the past two years. (’68) now have six grandchildren. The latest, Moffitt-Lovoll Rhonda (’84, Trumpet) is a critical and have daughters Alex (17) and Kit (14). Lisa Correction Listserve Manager with audio and video clips, book excerpts, pictures, and information on upcoming events in Chaing Rai. Rita and John both played drums Elliot, was born in March. They spent February Kaufman, Beth (’75 & ’77, Twirler) and Mike (’76) care nurse at Sparrow Hospital. Her husband, owns Innovative Learning Group and Jeff just Nancy Nelson associated with the book. in high school. are retiring to their new home in Traverse City Les is also a critical care nurse. They have two in The Villages, FL, enjoying golf and warm finished the office expansion and manages the In the last issue of Beryl’s Beat we mistakenly Conklin, David on Silver Lake. Mike retired from Grand Ledge children, Molly (15) and Jordan (12). weather. Bill plays in the Warren, MI Concert Golf Outing Coordinator Launching at Schuler Books & Music at the Meridian Mall, Okemos, on Friday, September 9, (’76, Trumpet) and Pat have been home front. They live on Cass Lake in Orchard listed Robert Anderson as being in his 14th year Schools three years ago and from Interlochen Band and with the Brothers & Others sax quartet. Dale Bartlett 2011 at 7:00 p.m. this 398-page, beautifully illustrated book will list for $24.95. Through married 35 years. They have three children, and Mortensen, James (’82, Trombone) shares that Lake, MI. They enjoy waterskiing, boating, and with the Akron Community Band. It should have two granddaughters. He teaches 4th, 5th and one year ago. He continues to conduct honors Ann is recently retired (for a second time) and Touring Band Representative August 15, 2011, pre-publication orders are being taken at the special discounted price of daughter, Kate, was a senior in the SMB this past ice-skating — depending on the season. been listed as his 74th year. He started at age 11 6th grade bands at Lincoln Elementary in bands across the country and is an MSBOA looks forward to golf and the grandkids. Dale Bartlett fall and he lives in Wilton, CT. Walsh, Brian (’86, Baritone) and Shelly headed to in 1936 and will begin his 75th year this year. $19.95. To reserve your copy of Solid Brass: The Leonard Falcone Story at this special pre- Gettysburg, PA. adjudicator. Beth is completing 34 years in Sack, Robert (’54 & ’57, Clarinet) plays in the Ireland last fall for their 25th wedding anniversary. Congratulations on this great accomplishment MSU Alumni Association Liaison publication price, visit the Leonard Falcone Solid Brass website at www.leonardfalcone.com public education as a staff developer, curriculum Niebling, Jim (’85, Tuba) shares that he and Kim Birmingham Concert Band and the Birmingham Detgen, Stacie (’86, French Horn) enjoyed the are loving their new home on Morrison Lake. Daughter Brianne graduated from MSU with and our apologies for the error. Gordon Spink or call Blue Lake at (800) 221-3796. MSU Alumni Touring Band to Italy last summer. coordinator and federal programs director for Straw Hat Band. 2 :|| 3 :|| 4 :|| MSU Alumni Band Association a Message from the MSU Bands Beryl’s Beat summer 2011 Beryl’s Beat summer 2011 1850 Snyder Dear Alumni Band, East Lansing, MI 48823 I am happy to announce that the MSU Wind Symphony has been selected to perform at the (517) 351-4582 Alpert, Lawrence (’70, Trumpet) is the executive She is in her 22nd year of teaching and is a finalist Mason Public Schools. Daughter Kelsie graduated Nielsen, Erik (’73, Trombone) shares that son Scharchburg, Martha (’71, Trombone) has taught honors and is working on her masters at the [email protected] 2012 American Bandmasters Association convention to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. director of the Shiawassee Area Transportation for MSBOA Band Teacher of the Year. from the University of Michigan in 2011 with a Patrick graduated with a B.S. in Athletic Train- band for 38 years, the last 33 years at Dexter University of Chicago. Son Jake plays soccer at www.msualumniband.com The American Bandmasters Association, founded in 1929, with John Philip Sousa as Honorary Agency. He performs with the Shiawassee Franklin, Larry (’59 & ’67, Clarinet) traveled degree in graphic design. ing (Honors) from MSU. Public Schools. She lives with husband, Bruce, Northwood University and made the GLAIC All-Academic team. Life President, recognizes outstanding achievement on the part of Concert Band conductors Orchestra, the Owosso Swing Band and in the with wife Sue to Germany last summer with the Koehn, Norman (’68, Clarinet) shares his continued Nightingale, Ronald (’55, Trumpet) living in in Canton, whom she met at Northwestern pit with the Owosso Community players. He University. They have one son, Cameron. She President and composers. The current membership (invitational) comprises approximately 300 band Detroit Conference United Methodist Chorale. pleasure of the unsurpassed and excellent memo- Northern Michigan and playing in the Jordan Weiss, Jane (’82, Mellophone) proudly boasts having also adjudicates Solo & Ensemble festivals. received the MSBOA Teacher of the Year award Jim Barry conductors and composers in the USA and Canada, and 70 Associate Members (music businesses They visited J.S. Bach’s birthplace and his burial ries of the MSU Bands. Valley Community Band, East Jordan, MI. three Spartan children currently attending MSU. place, among other highlights. for band in 2010 at the Grand Rapids convention. and corporations that provide significant services to bands and to the publication of band music.) Ambs, Cheryl (’86, Mellophone) started a new 4th Kressler, Peter (’65, Trombone) and Annie toured Olin, Paul (’64, Twirler) judged the U.S. National Wolters, Robert (’59, Clarinet) is a retired school Vice President grade teaching job in Detroit this past October. Scholes, Mike (’00, Trumpet) and Jen (’98, Stacie Detgen MSU has a very significant presence within the membership of ABA. Former directors Gillette, Tom (’75–’79, Euphonium) shares that Italy last summer with family and friends. Championships in twirling at Notre Dame teacher. He now privately teaches 27 students in after 25 years in Illinois, has happily relocated to Trumpet) welcomed Ella last fall an hour after piano, clarinet and flute. He is the principal Leonard Falcone, Kenneth Bloomquist, Eugene Corporon and John Whitwell are all members Barann, Kristine (’88, Trumpet) enjoyed watching Kome, Lauren (’07, Tenor Sax) moved to Hawaii University in July 2010. Secretary these shores. MSU beat Michigan (again). Big sister Anna (6) clarinetist for the Holland American Legion her daughter kickstep onto the field as a freshman and lives on the Big Island. Ott, Jeffrey (’98, Tuba) and former tuba player Betty Elliott of the ABA as well as current MSU directors Kevin Sedatole and John Madden. this past season. is very proud of her new sister! Band. He went to Europe with the band in Glasby, Brian (’07, Trumpet) teaches 8th grade Dennis Beson (’91, Tuba) continue to rock the The MSU Wind Symphony will present a concert for the ABA membership and public on Kusek, Thomas (’85, Tuba) and wife Leslie bought Searfoss, David (’69, Trumpet) performed the 2009 to celebrate D-Day, and plans to go to Treasurer Beagley, David (’77, Oboe) retired from 33 years science at Westside K8 School in Kissimmee, FL. Bay City-Midland-Saginaw area with The a Coldstone Creamery franchise in Royal Oak, B-minor mass by J.S. Bach in December on a Hawaii with the band this year. Greg Pell March 1, 2012 at Clowes Hall on the campus of Butler University. Other university ensembles teaching instrumental music (22 years in Round Sinclairs Band. This past summer they opened Grojean, Alison (’08, Trumpet) is recruiting players MI on Main Street. “natural” (valveless) trumpet. Performances of Past President presenting concerts at the convention include Butler University, Indiana University, Purdue Lake, IL, 4 years in El Paso, IL, and 7 years in for the Macomb Area Community Band. If for Patty Smyth & Scandal. University and Ball State University as well as the United States Army Field Band. Mount Clemens, MI). Levandowski, Paul (’92, Tuba) became assistant Wagner’s “Lohengrin” in Nov/Dec. 2010 with Bill Sachs interested, contact her at: [email protected]. manager of the Dollar Tree in West Lansing. Parr, J.D. (’76, Clarinet) is a professor music at the LA Opera Company in Los Angeles, CA. Special Recognition This is the first time that the MSU Wind Symphony has performed for this prestigious Benson, Mark (’83, Bass) shares that daughter Taylor Baker University, Baldwin City, KS in this 30th Members At Large Harris, Stephen (’76–’78, Tenor Sax) has practiced Seitz, Mark (’88, Trumpet) and wife Robin association. It is quite an honor to be asked to perform and we are grateful for the opportunity. is a SMB Mellophone this year. Both his kids are Longfield, David (’58, Clarinet) celebrated his 52nd year. He is also principal clarinet in The Topeka Lynn Kelsey & Melissa Mackey dentistry for 28 years and currently serves as a anniversary with wife Carrie. He has enjoyed welcomed Olivia to the family in the fall of We would love to have as many alums in the audience as we can. Hope many of you can make now part of this great institution and experience! trustee to the Michigan Dental Association. His Symphony Orchestra, in his 22nd year, and a Member Relations Coordinator 22 years directing the church choir at the United 2009. She came home from the hospital in her daughter began at MSU last fall. clarinet teacher at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, in Tim Fox plans to be there. Bessolo, Amy (’87, Mellophone) practices landscape Methodist Church in West Branch and partici- MSU gear. Everyone is happy, healthy, and architecture. She lives in Waterford, MI with his 28th year. [email protected] Hope you have a great summer and we’ll see you in the fall. Heethuis, Josh (’97–’01, Trombone) and wife pating in musicals with local players. He retired looks forward to the SMB. husband Brent and sons Hugh (9) and Henry Perry, Dennis (’70, Trombone) had his fifth Shawn (Baritone) welcomed their third child, from Garland Resort after 35 years in the golf Sisco, Keith (’72–’77, Tuba) now plays in the Member Relations, Emeritus (5). Hugh plays piano, keyboard, and guitar in grandson and moved his daughter to Richmond, Kevin Sedatole Claire last summer. She is baby sister to industry. Belle Valley Community Band and the North Beryl Falcone his rock band group. VA. He will miss playing with her at alumni and Director of Bands Christina (6) and Chloe (3). Lulloff, Joseph (Alto Sax) had a great year with the Oakland Concert Band. [email protected] Billig, T. Patrick (’79, Euphonium) makes his 7th pep band events. Helmer, Bruce (’48, Clarinet & Sax) is a member best students to teach at MSU. Smeltekop, Gary (’63 & ’68, Trombone, Tuba) Director of Bands trip to China this summer with the Windiana Prang, Jeffery (’84, Trombone) has served on the of the Caravan Circus Band. He is sorry to share lives in Chicago and for over 30 years has been Kevin Sedatole Concert Band. Mannon, Joseph (’98, Trumpet) and wife Melanie city of West Hollywood City Council since that his wife, Ruth, pass away in January 2011. active professionally in the Chicago area and on (Nance) (’99, Color Guard) welcomed twins, 1997, including three terms as mayor. Associate Director of Bands and New Book Leonard Falcone Bradley, Leon (’60, ’61, & ’67, Trombone) played Hilliker, Curt (’88, Alto Sax) designs commercial David and Michael, in the spring of 2010. They beyond on trombone and tuba in various Director, MSU Spartan Marching Band Blue Lake Press, a subsidiary of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, will trombone/euphonium in a university community solar energy systems for a southwestern solar join big sister Madison. Joe is an attorney for a Rafferty, David (’64, Trumpet) completed 40 groups from big band to opera. In 1973 he band in Springfield, MO for the 8th year. He John Madden publish the long-awaited biography of Leonard Falcone, whose journey integrator. He was recently made partner. hedge fund in Chicago. years in the Kalamazoo Concert Band, which married Angela, and changed the spelling of his teaches private brass students and is in his was selected by blind audition to perform as the name to Gerhart Schmeltekopf. He also builds Assistant Director of Bands to America from Italy through Ellis Island at age 16 led to one of the Hutting, Lori (’92, Alto Sax) shares that her Martin, Mark (’83, Tenor Sax) has been teaching 55th year of teaching. He and his wife have 10 opening band at the 2011 American Concert and repairs harpsichords, and formed a working Cormac Cannon youngest son will be a kindergartener this year, French, Spanish, and English in Ontario, CA most unlikely and inspirational careers in the history of the American grandchildren in four states and try to keep up Band’s Convention in Muskegon. group to play medieval, renaissance and baroque and her oldest will be in 2nd grade. She teaches for 27 years. He attended is first Alumni Band Edward Deeb, class of 1960, is pictured holding Director of Bands, Emeriti band movement. with their activities. music using period reproduction instruments 4th grade in DeWitt but would love to return to Reunion last fall since graduation. Reaume, Jeanine (’81, Alto Sax) teaches first grade the Neal Shine Shining Light Award for Exem- Ken Bloomquist Recognized in his lifetime as the world’s greatest euphonium virtuoso, — some of which he built. He is almost totally Carl, Carrie (’94, Mellophone) is in her 17th year teaching French. She and her husband celebrated at Haigh Elementary in Dearborn. Son David is plary Leadership presented by The Detroit Free John Whitwell Martzke, Richard (’69, Trumpet) enjoys his dental retired now except for being cook, etc. for Angela, Falcone was Director of Bands at Michigan State University for 40 years, of teaching middle school science in Hastings. their 10th anniversary last summer. a drummer for Tombstone 38, a Detroit band. Press and Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. Deeb She and Bob have been married 11 years and practice in Grand Ledge. He plays in the Grand the very popular and busy piano teacher. founded the College of Communication Arts Director of Spartan Marching Band, Emeritus and through his leadership, discipline and musicianship, helped to Rice, Bob (’72, Tuba) and wife Marilyn (’78) are have two children, Kaylie (4) and Benjamin (1). Johnkoski, Stephen (’77, Trombone) shares that his Ledge Community Band, a six-piece group called and Sciences Alumni Association and served as Dave Catron establish a national reputation for the MSU Department of Music and enjoying life with daughters Colleen and Amy, Stevens, Julie M. (’84, Tenor Sax) is a family quintet played for his daughter’s wedding last fall. The Scandliers and enjoys alumni band events. its first president. He is also the recipient of the MSU College of Music Carlson, Diane (’71 & ’75, Clarinet) retired from son-in-law Zach, and grandson Luke (5) who all practice, hospice doctor, and biomedical Spartan Marching Band. Kanicki, Carolyn (’79, French Horn) is completing He plays hockey and gardens in his spare time. Distinguished MSU Alumni Award and has a James Forger, Dean the State of Michigan this year. She hopes to live nearby. interventionist for the treatment of autism. Drawing from a myriad of sources, this insightful biography chronicles Falcone’s remarkable return to music and dance competitively. her 29th year is education — 18 years in Maine. Maynard, Jessica (’08, Euphonium) teaches Her practice is in Mt. Pleasant, MI. state-of-the-art conference room named after him Encore Newsletter life, including his early years growing up in culturally rich Roseto Valfortore, Italy, his success She teaches the 5–8 band program in St. George, elementary music in West Texas and wishes any Rimpau, Joy (’75, Euphonium) has taken up in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building. Taylor, Norman (’76, Trumpet) was named the Bill Sachs, Editor Catron, Gail (’76, Flute) share that her daughters ME, and is an active performer in the MidCoast fellow Spartan in the area to look her up. trumpet in retirement. She played in a trumpet He attended MSU on a music scholarship and as a silent movie theater musician, the music department challenges during the Depression new superintendent at Wayland Union Schools Kimberly Hopkins, Graphic Artist have been busy. Five grandchildren in two years! Symphony Orchestra and the Maine State Ballet trio at church on Palm Sunday and is also a played for four years in the Marching Band and and war years, the two Rose Bowl trips via private rail car courtesy of Oldsmobile, performing Milch, Kenneth (’93, Baritone) is in his third year as in September. Enjoys spending time with his Clarke, Anne (’73–’76, ’01–’03, Piccolo) works at orchestra. Bugle’s Across America volunteer. the Symphonic Band. He also served for seven Events Manager assistant principal at Lamphere H.S. in Madison with the Michigan State Band for four sitting presidents, and his special relationship with Blue three grandchildren, including a new grandson years as the public relations and publicity director MSU in the MSU Extension Business office as an Karnes, John (’01, Big Ten Flags) has been a Heights after 14 years as band director. He and Rongo, Lauren (’72, Flute) enjoys the fact that Gary Baron Lake Fine Arts Camp, where he would spend his final summers conducting and working with — all of whom are State fans! for the MSU Alumni bands. accountant and plays in the Capitol Wind Quartet. environmental geologist for the past eight years. his wife, Carla, have four children: Cassandra son Adam is a Spartan in graduate school. Special Events Coordinator Toenniges, Jeff (’85, Trumpet) and Lisa (Merz) young students. Craig, John (’71, Percussion) went to Thailand and He also has refereed women’s flat truck roller (8), Samatha (6), Rebecca (3) and Alan (1). Sachs, Bill (’67 & ’75, Alto Sax) and Ann (O’Brien) Jack Nelson (’84, Alto Sax) have been married nearly 22 years You are invited to visit the specially created website at www.leonardfalcone.com, complete helped 47 kids learn percussion at an orphange derbies for the past two years. (’68) now have six grandchildren. The latest, Moffitt-Lovoll Rhonda (’84, Trumpet) is a critical and have daughters Alex (17) and Kit (14). Lisa Correction Listserve Manager with audio and video clips, book excerpts, pictures, and information on upcoming events in Chaing Rai. Rita and John both played drums Elliot, was born in March. They spent February Kaufman, Beth (’75 & ’77, Twirler) and Mike (’76) care nurse at Sparrow Hospital. Her husband, owns Innovative Learning Group and Jeff just Nancy Nelson associated with the book. in high school. are retiring to their new home in Traverse City Les is also a critical care nurse. They have two in The Villages, FL, enjoying golf and warm finished the office expansion and manages the In the last issue of Beryl’s Beat we mistakenly Conklin, David on Silver Lake. Mike retired from Grand Ledge children, Molly (15) and Jordan (12). weather. Bill plays in the Warren, MI Concert Golf Outing Coordinator Launching at Schuler Books & Music at the Meridian Mall, Okemos, on Friday, September 9, (’76, Trumpet) and Pat have been home front. They live on Cass Lake in Orchard listed Robert Anderson as being in his 14th year Schools three years ago and from Interlochen Band and with the Brothers & Others sax quartet. Dale Bartlett 2011 at 7:00 p.m. this 398-page, beautifully illustrated book will list for $24.95. Through married 35 years. They have three children, and Mortensen, James (’82, Trombone) shares that Lake, MI. They enjoy waterskiing, boating, and with the Akron Community Band. It should have two granddaughters. He teaches 4th, 5th and one year ago. He continues to conduct honors Ann is recently retired (for a second time) and Touring Band Representative August 15, 2011, pre-publication orders are being taken at the special discounted price of daughter, Kate, was a senior in the SMB this past ice-skating — depending on the season. been listed as his 74th year. He started at age 11 6th grade bands at Lincoln Elementary in bands across the country and is an MSBOA looks forward to golf and the grandkids. Dale Bartlett fall and he lives in Wilton, CT. Walsh, Brian (’86, Baritone) and Shelly headed to in 1936 and will begin his 75th year this year. $19.95. To reserve your copy of Solid Brass: The Leonard Falcone Story at this special pre- Gettysburg, PA. adjudicator. Beth is completing 34 years in Sack, Robert (’54 & ’57, Clarinet) plays in the Ireland last fall for their 25th wedding anniversary. Congratulations on this great accomplishment MSU Alumni Association Liaison publication price, visit the Leonard Falcone Solid Brass website at www.leonardfalcone.com public education as a staff developer, curriculum Niebling, Jim (’85, Tuba) shares that he and Kim Birmingham Concert Band and the Birmingham Detgen, Stacie (’86, French Horn) enjoyed the are loving their new home on Morrison Lake. Daughter Brianne graduated from MSU with and our apologies for the error. Gordon Spink or call Blue Lake at (800) 221-3796. MSU Alumni Touring Band to Italy last summer. coordinator and federal programs director for Straw Hat Band. 2 :|| 3 :|| 4 :|| MSU Alumni Band Association a Message from the MSU Bands Beryl’s Beat summer 2011 Beryl’s Beat summer 2011 1850 Snyder Dear Alumni Band, East Lansing, MI 48823 I am happy to announce that the MSU Wind Symphony has been selected to perform at the (517) 351-4582 Alpert, Lawrence (’70, Trumpet) is the executive She is in her 22nd year of teaching and is a finalist Mason Public Schools. Daughter Kelsie graduated Nielsen, Erik (’73, Trombone) shares that son Scharchburg, Martha (’71, Trombone) has taught honors and is working on her masters at the [email protected] 2012 American Bandmasters Association convention to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. director of the Shiawassee Area Transportation for MSBOA Band Teacher of the Year. from the University of Michigan in 2011 with a Patrick graduated with a B.S. in Athletic Train- band for 38 years, the last 33 years at Dexter University of Chicago. Son Jake plays soccer at www.msualumniband.com The American Bandmasters Association, founded in 1929, with John Philip Sousa as Honorary Agency. He performs with the Shiawassee Franklin, Larry (’59 & ’67, Clarinet) traveled degree in graphic design. ing (Honors) from MSU. Public Schools. She lives with husband, Bruce, Northwood University and made the GLAIC All-Academic team. Life President, recognizes outstanding achievement on the part of Concert Band conductors Orchestra, the Owosso Swing Band and in the with wife Sue to Germany last summer with the Koehn, Norman (’68, Clarinet) shares his continued Nightingale, Ronald (’55, Trumpet) living in in Canton, whom she met at Northwestern pit with the Owosso Community players. He University. They have one son, Cameron. She President and composers. The current membership (invitational) comprises approximately 300 band Detroit Conference United Methodist Chorale. pleasure of the unsurpassed and excellent memo- Northern Michigan and playing in the Jordan Weiss, Jane (’82, Mellophone) proudly boasts having also adjudicates Solo & Ensemble festivals. received the MSBOA Teacher of the Year award Jim Barry conductors and composers in the USA and Canada, and 70 Associate Members (music businesses They visited J.S. Bach’s birthplace and his burial ries of the MSU Bands. Valley Community Band, East Jordan, MI. three Spartan children currently attending MSU. place, among other highlights. for band in 2010 at the Grand Rapids convention. and corporations that provide significant services to bands and to the publication of band music.) Ambs, Cheryl (’86, Mellophone) started a new 4th Kressler, Peter (’65, Trombone) and Annie toured Olin, Paul (’64, Twirler) judged the U.S. National Wolters, Robert (’59, Clarinet) is a retired school Vice President grade teaching job in Detroit this past October. Scholes, Mike (’00, Trumpet) and Jen (’98, Stacie Detgen MSU has a very significant presence within the membership of ABA. Former directors Gillette, Tom (’75–’79, Euphonium) shares that Italy last summer with family and friends. Championships in twirling at Notre Dame teacher. He now privately teaches 27 students in after 25 years in Illinois, has happily relocated to Trumpet) welcomed Ella last fall an hour after piano, clarinet and flute. He is the principal Leonard Falcone, Kenneth Bloomquist, Eugene Corporon and John Whitwell are all members Barann, Kristine (’88, Trumpet) enjoyed watching Kome, Lauren (’07, Tenor Sax) moved to Hawaii University in July 2010. Secretary these shores. MSU beat Michigan (again). Big sister Anna (6) clarinetist for the Holland American Legion her daughter kickstep onto the field as a freshman and lives on the Big Island. Ott, Jeffrey (’98, Tuba) and former tuba player Betty Elliott of the ABA as well as current MSU directors Kevin Sedatole and John Madden. this past season. is very proud of her new sister! Band. He went to Europe with the band in Glasby, Brian (’07, Trumpet) teaches 8th grade Dennis Beson (’91, Tuba) continue to rock the The MSU Wind Symphony will present a concert for the ABA membership and public on Kusek, Thomas (’85, Tuba) and wife Leslie bought Searfoss, David (’69, Trumpet) performed the 2009 to celebrate D-Day, and plans to go to Treasurer Beagley, David (’77, Oboe) retired from 33 years science at Westside K8 School in Kissimmee, FL. Bay City-Midland-Saginaw area with The a Coldstone Creamery franchise in Royal Oak, B-minor mass by J.S. Bach in December on a Hawaii with the band this year. Greg Pell March 1, 2012 at Clowes Hall on the campus of Butler University. Other university ensembles teaching instrumental music (22 years in Round Sinclairs Band. This past summer they opened Grojean, Alison (’08, Trumpet) is recruiting players MI on Main Street. “natural” (valveless) trumpet. Performances of Past President presenting concerts at the convention include Butler University, Indiana University, Purdue Lake, IL, 4 years in El Paso, IL, and 7 years in for the Macomb Area Community Band. If for Patty Smyth & Scandal. University and Ball State University as well as the United States Army Field Band. Mount Clemens, MI). Levandowski, Paul (’92, Tuba) became assistant Wagner’s “Lohengrin” in Nov/Dec. 2010 with Bill Sachs interested, contact her at: [email protected]. manager of the Dollar Tree in West Lansing. Parr, J.D. (’76, Clarinet) is a professor music at the LA Opera Company in Los Angeles, CA. Special Recognition This is the first time that the MSU Wind Symphony has performed for this prestigious Benson, Mark (’83, Bass) shares that daughter Taylor Baker University, Baldwin City, KS in this 30th Members At Large Harris, Stephen (’76–’78, Tenor Sax) has practiced Seitz, Mark (’88, Trumpet) and wife Robin association. It is quite an honor to be asked to perform and we are grateful for the opportunity. is a SMB Mellophone this year. Both his kids are Longfield, David (’58, Clarinet) celebrated his 52nd year. He is also principal clarinet in The Topeka Lynn Kelsey & Melissa Mackey dentistry for 28 years and currently serves as a anniversary with wife Carrie. He has enjoyed welcomed Olivia to the family in the fall of We would love to have as many alums in the audience as we can. Hope many of you can make now part of this great institution and experience! trustee to the Michigan Dental Association. His Symphony Orchestra, in his 22nd year, and a Member Relations Coordinator 22 years directing the church choir at the United 2009. She came home from the hospital in her daughter began at MSU last fall. clarinet teacher at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, in Tim Fox plans to be there. Bessolo, Amy (’87, Mellophone) practices landscape Methodist Church in West Branch and partici- MSU gear. Everyone is happy, healthy, and architecture. She lives in Waterford, MI with his 28th year. [email protected] Hope you have a great summer and we’ll see you in the fall. Heethuis, Josh (’97–’01, Trombone) and wife pating in musicals with local players. He retired looks forward to the SMB. husband Brent and sons Hugh (9) and Henry Perry, Dennis (’70, Trombone) had his fifth Shawn (Baritone) welcomed their third child, from Garland Resort after 35 years in the golf Sisco, Keith (’72–’77, Tuba) now plays in the Member Relations, Emeritus (5). Hugh plays piano, keyboard, and guitar in grandson and moved his daughter to Richmond, Kevin Sedatole Claire last summer. She is baby sister to industry. Belle Valley Community Band and the North Beryl Falcone his rock band group. VA. He will miss playing with her at alumni and Director of Bands Christina (6) and Chloe (3). Lulloff, Joseph (Alto Sax) had a great year with the Oakland Concert Band. [email protected] Billig, T. Patrick (’79, Euphonium) makes his 7th pep band events. Helmer, Bruce (’48, Clarinet & Sax) is a member best students to teach at MSU. Smeltekop, Gary (’63 & ’68, Trombone, Tuba) Director of Bands trip to China this summer with the Windiana Prang, Jeffery (’84, Trombone) has served on the of the Caravan Circus Band. He is sorry to share lives in Chicago and for over 30 years has been Kevin Sedatole Concert Band. Mannon, Joseph (’98, Trumpet) and wife Melanie city of West Hollywood City Council since that his wife, Ruth, pass away in January 2011. active professionally in the Chicago area and on (Nance) (’99, Color Guard) welcomed twins, 1997, including three terms as mayor. Associate Director of Bands and New Book Leonard Falcone Bradley, Leon (’60, ’61, & ’67, Trombone) played Hilliker, Curt (’88, Alto Sax) designs commercial David and Michael, in the spring of 2010. They beyond on trombone and tuba in various Director, MSU Spartan Marching Band Blue Lake Press, a subsidiary of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, will trombone/euphonium in a university community solar energy systems for a southwestern solar join big sister Madison. Joe is an attorney for a Rafferty, David (’64, Trumpet) completed 40 groups from big band to opera. In 1973 he band in Springfield, MO for the 8th year. He John Madden publish the long-awaited biography of Leonard Falcone, whose journey integrator. He was recently made partner. hedge fund in Chicago. years in the Kalamazoo Concert Band, which married Angela, and changed the spelling of his teaches private brass students and is in his was selected by blind audition to perform as the name to Gerhart Schmeltekopf. He also builds Assistant Director of Bands to America from Italy through Ellis Island at age 16 led to one of the Hutting, Lori (’92, Alto Sax) shares that her Martin, Mark (’83, Tenor Sax) has been teaching 55th year of teaching. He and his wife have 10 opening band at the 2011 American Concert and repairs harpsichords, and formed a working Cormac Cannon youngest son will be a kindergartener this year, French, Spanish, and English in Ontario, CA most unlikely and inspirational careers in the history of the American grandchildren in four states and try to keep up Band’s Convention in Muskegon. group to play medieval, renaissance and baroque and her oldest will be in 2nd grade. She teaches for 27 years. He attended is first Alumni Band Edward Deeb, class of 1960, is pictured holding Director of Bands, Emeriti band movement. with their activities. music using period reproduction instruments 4th grade in DeWitt but would love to return to Reunion last fall since graduation. Reaume, Jeanine (’81, Alto Sax) teaches first grade the Neal Shine Shining Light Award for Exem- Ken Bloomquist Recognized in his lifetime as the world’s greatest euphonium virtuoso, — some of which he built. He is almost totally Carl, Carrie (’94, Mellophone) is in her 17th year teaching French. She and her husband celebrated at Haigh Elementary in Dearborn. Son David is plary Leadership presented by The Detroit Free John Whitwell Martzke, Richard (’69, Trumpet) enjoys his dental retired now except for being cook, etc. for Angela, Falcone was Director of Bands at Michigan State University for 40 years, of teaching middle school science in Hastings. their 10th anniversary last summer. a drummer for Tombstone 38, a Detroit band. Press and Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. Deeb She and Bob have been married 11 years and practice in Grand Ledge. He plays in the Grand the very popular and busy piano teacher. founded the College of Communication Arts Director of Spartan Marching Band, Emeritus and through his leadership, discipline and musicianship, helped to Rice, Bob (’72, Tuba) and wife Marilyn (’78) are have two children, Kaylie (4) and Benjamin (1). Johnkoski, Stephen (’77, Trombone) shares that his Ledge Community Band, a six-piece group called and Sciences Alumni Association and served as Dave Catron establish a national reputation for the MSU Department of Music and enjoying life with daughters Colleen and Amy, Stevens, Julie M. (’84, Tenor Sax) is a family quintet played for his daughter’s wedding last fall. The Scandliers and enjoys alumni band events. its first president. He is also the recipient of the MSU College of Music Carlson, Diane (’71 & ’75, Clarinet) retired from son-in-law Zach, and grandson Luke (5) who all practice, hospice doctor, and biomedical Spartan Marching Band. Kanicki, Carolyn (’79, French Horn) is completing He plays hockey and gardens in his spare time. Distinguished MSU Alumni Award and has a James Forger, Dean the State of Michigan this year. She hopes to live nearby. interventionist for the treatment of autism. Drawing from a myriad of sources, this insightful biography chronicles Falcone’s remarkable return to music and dance competitively. her 29th year is education — 18 years in Maine. Maynard, Jessica (’08, Euphonium) teaches Her practice is in Mt. Pleasant, MI. state-of-the-art conference room named after him Encore Newsletter life, including his early years growing up in culturally rich Roseto Valfortore, Italy, his success She teaches the 5–8 band program in St. George, elementary music in West Texas and wishes any Rimpau, Joy (’75, Euphonium) has taken up in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building. Taylor, Norman (’76, Trumpet) was named the Bill Sachs, Editor Catron, Gail (’76, Flute) share that her daughters ME, and is an active performer in the MidCoast fellow Spartan in the area to look her up. trumpet in retirement. She played in a trumpet He attended MSU on a music scholarship and as a silent movie theater musician, the music department challenges during the Depression new superintendent at Wayland Union Schools Kimberly Hopkins, Graphic Artist have been busy. Five grandchildren in two years! Symphony Orchestra and the Maine State Ballet trio at church on Palm Sunday and is also a played for four years in the Marching Band and and war years, the two Rose Bowl trips via private rail car courtesy of Oldsmobile, performing Milch, Kenneth (’93, Baritone) is in his third year as in September. Enjoys spending time with his Clarke, Anne (’73–’76, ’01–’03, Piccolo) works at orchestra. Bugle’s Across America volunteer. the Symphonic Band. He also served for seven Events Manager assistant principal at Lamphere H.S. in Madison with the Michigan State Band for four sitting presidents, and his special relationship with Blue three grandchildren, including a new grandson years as the public relations and publicity director MSU in the MSU Extension Business office as an Karnes, John (’01, Big Ten Flags) has been a Heights after 14 years as band director. He and Rongo, Lauren (’72, Flute) enjoys the fact that Gary Baron Lake Fine Arts Camp, where he would spend his final summers conducting and working with — all of whom are State fans! for the MSU Alumni bands. accountant and plays in the Capitol Wind Quartet. environmental geologist for the past eight years. his wife, Carla, have four children: Cassandra son Adam is a Spartan in graduate school. Special Events Coordinator Toenniges, Jeff (’85, Trumpet) and Lisa (Merz) young students. Craig, John (’71, Percussion) went to Thailand and He also has refereed women’s flat truck roller (8), Samatha (6), Rebecca (3) and Alan (1). Sachs, Bill (’67 & ’75, Alto Sax) and Ann (O’Brien) Jack Nelson (’84, Alto Sax) have been married nearly 22 years You are invited to visit the specially created website at www.leonardfalcone.com, complete helped 47 kids learn percussion at an orphange derbies for the past two years. (’68) now have six grandchildren. The latest, Moffitt-Lovoll Rhonda (’84, Trumpet) is a critical and have daughters Alex (17) and Kit (14). Lisa Correction Listserve Manager with audio and video clips, book excerpts, pictures, and information on upcoming events in Chaing Rai. Rita and John both played drums Elliot, was born in March. They spent February Kaufman, Beth (’75 & ’77, Twirler) and Mike (’76) care nurse at Sparrow Hospital. Her husband, owns Innovative Learning Group and Jeff just Nancy Nelson associated with the book. in high school. are retiring to their new home in Traverse City Les is also a critical care nurse. They have two in The Villages, FL, enjoying golf and warm finished the office expansion and manages the In the last issue of Beryl’s Beat we mistakenly Conklin, David on Silver Lake. Mike retired from Grand Ledge children, Molly (15) and Jordan (12). weather. Bill plays in the Warren, MI Concert Golf Outing Coordinator Launching at Schuler Books & Music at the Meridian Mall, Okemos, on Friday, September 9, (’76, Trumpet) and Pat have been home front. They live on Cass Lake in Orchard listed Robert Anderson as being in his 14th year Schools three years ago and from Interlochen Band and with the Brothers & Others sax quartet. Dale Bartlett 2011 at 7:00 p.m. this 398-page, beautifully illustrated book will list for $24.95. Through married 35 years. They have three children, and Mortensen, James (’82, Trombone) shares that Lake, MI. They enjoy waterskiing, boating, and with the Akron Community Band. It should have two granddaughters. He teaches 4th, 5th and one year ago. He continues to conduct honors Ann is recently retired (for a second time) and Touring Band Representative August 15, 2011, pre-publication orders are being taken at the special discounted price of daughter, Kate, was a senior in the SMB this past ice-skating — depending on the season. been listed as his 74th year. He started at age 11 6th grade bands at Lincoln Elementary in bands across the country and is an MSBOA looks forward to golf and the grandkids. Dale Bartlett fall and he lives in Wilton, CT. Walsh, Brian (’86, Baritone) and Shelly headed to in 1936 and will begin his 75th year this year. $19.95. To reserve your copy of Solid Brass: The Leonard Falcone Story at this special pre- Gettysburg, PA. adjudicator. Beth is completing 34 years in Sack, Robert (’54 & ’57, Clarinet) plays in the Ireland last fall for their 25th wedding anniversary. Congratulations on this great accomplishment MSU Alumni Association Liaison publication price, visit the Leonard Falcone Solid Brass website at www.leonardfalcone.com public education as a staff developer, curriculum Niebling, Jim (’85, Tuba) shares that he and Kim Birmingham Concert Band and the Birmingham Detgen, Stacie (’86, French Horn) enjoyed the are loving their new home on Morrison Lake. Daughter Brianne graduated from MSU with and our apologies for the error. Gordon Spink or call Blue Lake at (800) 221-3796. MSU Alumni Touring Band to Italy last summer. coordinator and federal programs director for Straw Hat Band. 5 :|| 6 :||