Westfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12. A few years later, the family moved to Irving, Texas. In addition, he has been a conductor at the Sam Houston State University Band Camp since 1998. He then spent the next 14 years in Austin at McNeil High School where he conducted the concert band and instructed all aspects of percussion. It builds upon the knowledge and technical skills acquired by the student through the Concert Band experience. His responsibilities include teaching the Symphonic Band and assisting with the direction of the Marching Hundred. It enables students to make informed critical and aesthetic judgments, build self-assessment skills, and understand the historical and cultural influences of music. The team followed this with another state win in 2006 and also in 2012. xY[o6~AW*v.ZoZpcu[,~7H \\GrGOGruW]Ep]>{'h8?RLZQDasgo/>gh-^MA_Z\*cC He was both excited and surprised to discover he had been placed in the first band.During the first three years of high school, he was under the direction of Dave Clark. Special thanks to his mother who came to many performances no matter where in the United States it was and especially to his wife Sharon of forty-three years and his daughters Kristen and Katie for allowing him to work as a music educatorand of course, to the neighbor who opened the world of music to the little kid next door.Finally, Philip expresses his deep appreciation to the Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter for the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Mu Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame. $60M Texas HS stadium shut down", "Structural concerns shut down $60 million Allen Eagle Stadium", "THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2011 GRAMMY SIGNATURE SCHOOLS", "Parents file discrimination claims in Allen High cheerleader tryouts | Allen News", "Former Allen standout Tejan Koroma earns freshman All-American honor", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Allen_High_School_(Texas)&oldid=1142365627, Freshman Center (9): 368 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002, Main campus (1012): 300 Rivercrest Blvd. Donations can be made by check made out to WHSBPA (Westfield High School Band Parents Association) and sent to the attention of Chris Vitale, Director of Bands, 2022by Westfield High School Band and Orchestra Parents Association. The Allen High School girls' golf program achieved the first UIL state championship for the school by winning the state tournament in 2005. On February 27, 2014, the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete making it unsafe to use. 118 0 obj <>stream Allen High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in Allen, Texas (United States). [2][3], The school, which serves grades 9-12, is a part of the Spring Independent School District. Parents, teachers, and students can help prevent suicide once they know the warning signs. While at UT, he was a member of the the UT Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Trombone Choir. The Pride of Westfield marching band is heading into its upcoming season with plenty of visuals, momentum and excitement that is expected to resonate with audience members. [1], School attendance within Spring Independent School District is determined by attendance boundaries. Mr. Casillas is a graduate of Texas Christian University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in music education. While at Westfield, he earned a chair in the TMEA All-State Band and was named an Outstanding Soloist at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Austin. While at Dean Middle School, he was named the 2003 Teacher of the Year and was listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers for 2003 and 2005. Austin Byers is currently an Assistant Director of Bands at Cypress Woods High School in Cypress, Texas. During his time at Dripping Springs High School, he was a three-time All-State Musician and Drum Major for the band. The Concert Bands serve as the foundation of our band program. After sightreading the Cannonball Adderley tune, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, Coach asked Philip, What do you want to be as a music major? He replied, I want to be a band director. Coach thought for a moment and gruffly said, I dont think you want to do that. Philip smiled and said, Ill take my chances.While at SMU, Philip studied with Joe Frank and received valuable insights while student teaching under Howard Dunn of SMU and Scott Taylor of Richardson ISD. While at UT, Mr. Byers was fortunate to perform with numerous distinguished ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Trombone Choir, and Longhorn Band. Westfield High School Learn More! Thanks for stopping by! School for International Studies at Bammel, 2021-22 Testing and Report Card Calendar (PDF), Calendario de Exmenes y Reporte de Calificaciones 2021-22 (PDF), Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Mr. Casillas has enjoyed great success at Cypress Woods High School. from the University of Houston in 2019. The goal of Concert Band is to develop an artistically informed student, knowledgeable of musical terminology, symbols, history, and to help him/her become technically competent on his/her instrument, self-assessing his/her own progress and performance. Hearing Leon Breedens North Texas Jazz Concerts every spring and fall as well as the Lake Highlands Band concerts, under the direction of Eddie Green, opened a new world to him. Featuring the WHS Band and Jazz Band, the WHS Alumni Band and solo/small group performances this annual tradition promises to be another fantastic "Sentimental Journey". nAkT_hJC * [/ A next-door neighbor introduced Philip to classical music, playing recordings and discussing the music with the young lad. In 2005, Mr. Harrington opened Spillane Middle School. He marched with Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps the summer of 2016, and received silver and bronze medals marching with Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps in 2017 and 2019. He facilitated Philip receiving private lessons from Jerry Brumbaugh which helped pave the road to Philip making the first All-State Band after trying out on a borrowed brand-new Martin baritone saxophone provided by Eddie Green. hTj@>awgo!1q!A[`KAR;,+>)b&q@ AP course enrollment at AHS is 53%.[7]. She is active at the couple's church. Our 70th Anniversary Pops Concert, The Platinum Pops, is right around the corner! The WHS Wind Ensemble is a full year course designed primarily to provide advanced students (grades 10-12) with an opportunity to perform technically and musically challenging repertoire, and to develop their musical knowledge and artistry at the highest-level. He was also a member of the TCU Drumline, winners of the 2012 PASIC Marching Festival. The Westfield Big Red'' Marching Band earned five UIL 5/6A State Marching Band Championship awards and in 2003 was the BOA Grand National Marching Band Champion. The Pops Concert takes place in the WHS Gymnasium over the course of 2 nights. , Coach asked Philip, What do you want to be as a music major?, He replied, I want to be a band director. Coach thought for a moment and gruffly said, I dont think you want to do that. Philip smiled and said, Ill take my chances.. Ninth and/or tenth grade band students are expected to have reached a proficiency level on their instruments conducive to playing level III music. %PDF-1.6 % He received his music degree from LSU where he was a member of the symphony, wind ensemble, and was the drumline captain/staff arranger for the famed Golden Band from Tigerland. After college, he taught for two years at Westfield High School where his responsibilities included private lessons and assisting with the defending state champion Big Red Band percussion section. Upcoming Events Mar 10 Teacher Professional Development Day - no students All Day Mar 13 Spring Break All Day Mar 14 Spring Break All Day Mar 15 Spring Break All Day Mar 16 Spring Break All Day Mar 17 Spring Break All Day View Calendar Lunch Menu Transportation Contact Us The Allen High School archery team has won the Texas Archery in the School state championship in 2014 and 2015. . School colors are black, green, and white. He has also choreographed for 19 other color/winter guards including junior high, high school, and independent groups. Philip Geiger and the Westfield HS Band Staff. General Admission ticket is only $10. The Westfield Public School District, in partnership with families and the community, educates all students to reach their highest potential as productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens who respect individual differences and diversity in an ever changing world. The new facility houses a weight room, wrestling practice facility, and indoor golfing facility.[18]. The Allen Eagle Escadrille won the 4A State Marching Band Competition in back-to-back years in 1987 and 1988. How many students attend Westfield High School? . Kevin Kwaku is currently the Director of Bands for the Belton High School band program. [6] The final expansion of the school was completed in 2011. The team's regular season record was 91 with an overall record of 132. The goal of the WHS Band Program is for every Westfield Band member to develop a lifelong appreciation for the value of music. We hope to develop an attitude of success while striving to focus each students skills and abilities to the common good of the band. Upon winning the championship, the Allen Eagles were ranked #2 in the nation by both ESPN Rise and Yahoo! According to Philips memory, it was the first time in his whole life he was nervous. Mr. Casillas was a member of the TCU Percussion Orchestra, a group that has won five total PASIC "Call for Tapes" competitions, the most prestigious award given to the top college percussion ensembles in the country. Allen High School received the 2011 Grammy Signature School Gold Award,[22] which recognizes U.S. public high schools making an outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year. Any High School Tech School College Bachelor Masters Doctorate Experience Level (years) Less than 1 Year 1 to 2 Years 3 to 4 Years 5 to 6 Years 7 to 8 Years 9 to 10 Years 10 to 15 Years More than 15 Years Westfield High School is a high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States, near Houston. He pointed to the case and asked the random boy, Whats that? My instrument, replied the band member. AHS also provides Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and elective courses. He learned he had a lot of work to do to catch up with all these great musicians.At the end of his junior year, Irving High was getting a new band director, Lee South. Allen uses an 8:50a.m. to 4:10p.m. modified block schedule. Prior instrumental music experience is required. In May of 2005, the Spring ISD named the new theater at Westfield the Philip K. Geiger Performing Arts Center.In 2000, Philip was recognized by the Texas Bandmasters Association with their inaugural Meritorious Achievement Award. in Music Education from Texas State University. Chris Kreger serves as an assistant director of the Belton High School band program. Prior instrumental music experience is required. In 1997, he moved to Cypress-Fairbanks where he was the Director of Bands at Dean Middle School for eight years. of Education. Mr. Casillas bands have also secured many sweepstakes awards at UIL Concert and Sightreading. [7][8] In February 2017 the district proposed redrawing the attendance boundaries of its high schools; this would take effect in the 2020-2021 school year. in Music Studies and Certificate in Performance from the University of Texas at Austin and M.M. Mr. Hudnall has been the color guard director at Trinity HS, Corsicana HS, Navarro College, and Robert E Lee HS. Bands under his guidance received numerous state and national awards including twenty-three consecutive UIL Sweepstakes Awards. During his junior year while in the All-State laden All-Region III band, he sat next to the first chair All-State baritone saxophone player while being conducted by John Paynter performing the manuscript edition of Four Scottish Dances. The Board of Trustees and its agents, officers and staff members shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, disabling condition, age, color, religion, national origin, military status, or any other legally protected status in making decisions regarding staff members or students. Spring Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. The first Allen High School, built in 1910 at the corner of Belmont and Cedar, was a two-story brick building housing six classrooms and an auditorium, and saw the first graduating class of eight students in 1914. In class Concert Bands include: Beginning Concert Band Class; Symphonic Band Class; Wind Symphony Auditioned Advanced Band Class (Honors Credit) . His mother, Polly, was a bit surprised but agreed. After finishing the 2008 regular season with a record of 91, the Eagles beat South Grand Prairie, Coppell, Odessa Permian, Euless Trinity, Round Rock Stony Point, and Fort Bend Hightower in the state championship to earn their first-ever state title, making them Texas' Class 5A Div I State Champions. He also performed in several capacities within the Moores School of Music Jazz Orchestra, including principal saxophonist, under the direction of Noe Marmolejo. He has performed in Carnegie Hall with the TCU Wind Symphony, and at the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Super Bowl with the TCU Marching Band. Finding a passion for movement, he performed with ORIGINS, an Independent Open Winter Guard, and a professional modern dance company to expand his knowledge and appreciation for the arts. We are a 501c3 organization which supports all 10 performing ensembles that make up the Westfield High School Bands. While attending U of H he worked with Friendswood High Schools marching band under the direction of Greg Dick and Aaron Brown. hb```fG cB L;o`o e TbU3`h B h`D@ `4gRDO-x7n>09gX @%f?@;\Ah)Dy "1 Mr. Smith is excited to be teaching at Belton High School as an assistant band director/percussion instructor, and is starting his 22nd year teaching music in Texas. As Polly tells it, she was surprised to see Philip walk away with a gold medal. Mr. Kwaku was a member of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps in 2013 and 2015, where he performed as a lead trumpet and soloist for both seasons and was named the Brass Performer of the Year in 2015. Mr. Clark, along with assistant director Tommy Allen, helped fix several physical deficiencies that hindered his progress, introduced him to the world of jazz and encouraged exploration of chamber music. His professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association. Contact info. The school received a D grade in two domains, Student Achievement (score of 68) and Closing the Gaps (score of 64), and a C grade in School Progress (score of 70). The Eagle wrestling team also won the THSCA dual state tournament and UIL state tournament in the 200910 season, the 201011 season, the 201112 season, the 201213 season, the 201314 season, the 201415 season, the 201516 season, the 20162017 season, the 20172018 season, and the 20182019 season. 2023-24 Instructional Calendar (PDF) Calendario de Instruccin 2023-24 (PDF) 2022-23 Instructional Calendar (PDF) Allen went 100 in the 2015 regular season but lost in the Division I State semi-final to Westlake High School (Texas),[12] snapping a program-best 57-game winning streak, the 2nd longest ever in the state of Texas (the longest being 68 games, set by Celina High School.). Mr. Harrington served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Bandmasters Association from 2006 to 2013 and served as the associations president for the 2011-2012 school year. Philip completed twenty-three years as Director of Bands at Westfield High School. The TMEA event covers all Texas Independence School Districts and invites by audition only the top 5 schools in the state. The course will continue developing technical skills applicable to their respective instrument. In the 201314 season Allen High School's basketball program went to the state championship for the first time in 50 years. 2,838 students attend Westfield High School. According to state test scores, 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 22% in reading. It is the only high school in the Allen Independent School District. In his spare time, Mr. Hardee enjoys playing his instruments, video editing, and working on his health. 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