Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 29 at 7 pm
Winter High School Band Concert
Norwin Center for the
Performing Arts (H.S. Auditorium)
January 31, 2015 at 2:50 pm
Three Rivers Winter Ensemble
Association (TRWEA) Show
Norwin High School
February 28, 2015
WInter Guard International (WGI)
Pittsburgh Regional
Norwin High School
Thursday, March 19 thru
Sunday, March 22
Spring Musical: Legally Blonde
Norwin Center for the
Performing Arts (H.S. Auditorium)
Norwin Music on the web
Norwin Music Department
Hillcrest Int. School norwininstrumentalmusic.wordpress.com
Middle School
http://bit.ly/NorwinMSBand
Norwin Band Aides
http://norwinband.net/nba.
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Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Norwin Center for the
Performing Arts (H.S. Auditorium)
Thursday, April 22 at 7 pm
Combined Band Concert
High School & Middle School
Wednesday, April 28 at 7 pm
Norwin H.S. Orchestra Concert
Norwin Center for the
Performing Arts (H.S. Auditorium)
Norwin High School
Concert Band and Wind Ensemble
Winter Concert
http://bit.ly/NorwinMusicDept
High School
norwinband.net January 29, 2015
http://bit.ly/NorwinHSBand
twitter.com/NorwinBand
instagram.com/NorwinBand
Timothy Daniels and
Greg Ondayko, directors
From the Superintendent What’s Your Concert Etiquette?

As Superintendent of Schools and on behalf of all in attendance this

evening, I congratulate and commend all student musicians who are 1. You should enter 5. For mobile phone 8. After the
performing tonight. We recognize your extraordinary musical abilities, the auditorium usage during a performance is
❑ As loudly as performance, over
acknowledging that you represent the best and the brightest of our
possible it is best to ❑ You should leave
youth and also what is great about our country. ❑ Quietly ❑ Answer your your seat and rush
❑ Walking backwards phone quickly and up to the stage to
The Norwin School District is a national model for supporting and speak quietly find your child
advancing music education and the performing arts. It is an allegiance 2. It is always a ❑ Leave the room ❑ Exclaim loudly
based on tradition and community pride and a commitment to good idea to to use the phone how tired you are
academic excellence, music education, and the performing arts. arrive ❑ Turn the phone ❑ Sit and wait until
❑ A bit early off, silence it, or all the children
❑ Just as the better yet, leave it have cleared the
Research provided by the National Association for Music Education performance is in the car stage
shows that students in high-quality school music programs score higher beginning
on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient Flip over the page
❑ Only in time to 6. Applause should
to check your
music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of catch your child’s be given when
concert etiquette!
the school or school district. Therefore, I encourage all in attendance performance ❑ The performance
to continue as advocates of music education and the arts by taking a is completed and 1–2 correct
greater leadership role in your schools and communities to strengthen 3. If you must arrive the conductor Please re-take the
late, it is best to faces the audience test to improve your
and preserve K-12 music and arts programs.
enter ❑ Your child has etiquette.
❑ Whenever you completed his or 3–4 correct
We thank our hosts today, the principals and music teachers, as well as arrive her part You’re learning;!
the numerous Norwin parent and community volunteers who provide ❑ During ❑ Any time There’s room for
never-ending support to our developing musicians. They all deserve your child’s something is done improvement.
our profound gratitude. performance well 5–6 correct:
❑ Between musical You’re on your way
selections 7. On the way home to good etiquette.
Best wishes for an enjoyable evening, and please continue to keep
it’s a good idea to 7–8 correct
music and the performing arts in a prominent place in your lives, both 4. During the concert, ❑ Critique the Bravo! You are a
now and in the future! it is a good idea to performance true concert
❑ Discuss the ❑ Offer your praise etiquette pro!
performance ❑ Offer your
Visit http://musiced.nafme.
Board of Education and Administration ❑ Sit quietly & listen sympathy org/resources/concert-
William H. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools ❑ Eat dinner etiquette-home/ for more
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. c 6. a 7. b 8. c information about
concert etiquette.
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Norwin Band Aides From the Principal

The Objectives of the Norwin Band Aides Corporation are as follows: Parents and guests,

1. To stimulate and sustain interest among the Band Aides and the students at
Norwin High School in band activities at Norwin High School by cooperating
The High School administration welcomes you to the Norwin High
with school authorities and the Norwin Band Director. School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert. You will be
treated to an entertaining, exemplary performance by these young
2. To raise and distribute monies, as required for the activities of the band, not musicians. Their hard work and dedication will be demonstrated by
funded by the Norwin School District. All fund drives to be organized at the
recommendation of the Board of Directors.
the outstanding concert we are about to hear. We thank our talented
musicians, their dedicated teachers and supportive parents for making
3. To support and promote music education in the Norwin School District by this evening possible. Thank you for your attendance; please sit back
advocating for policies that will enhance the music education of students in and enjoy.
the Norwin School District in cooperation with the Norwin Band Director and
school officials.
Timothy J. Kotch, Sr., Principal
The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of Norwin Band, was Joseph V. Shigle, Assistant Principal
founded in 1961. Today, the Band Aides support the band program through Michael D. Choby, Assistant Principal
fundraisers like Market Day, the stadium concession stand and Aramark,
monthly hoagie sales, Sarris Candy at Easter and Christmas, and such events
as an annual craft show, a car cruise each spring, winter guard shows, and
the annual Band Festival, now in its 53rd year. The Band Aides are not just
a support group to provide for the students’ opportunities & activities, but
members also enjoy the support and friendship of other band and guard
parents while fully engaging in their teen’s band activities.
Did You Know?
The Band Aides meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 7:30–8:15 pm in
the right audion of the high school auditorium.The next meeting is February With music in schools, students connect to each other better—greater
9th.
camaraderie, fewer fights, less racism and reduced use of hurtful sarcasm.
Watch for a couple of important upcoming events: —Eric Jensen, Arts With the Brain in Mind, 2001
an informational meeting,
and the May unveiling of the theme Students who participate in school band or orchestra have the lowest
of the 2015 marching band show. levels of current and lifelong use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs
among any group in our society.
For more information, to donate or volunteer, —H. Con. Res. 266, United States Senate, June 13, 2000
or to get information about sponsorship opportunities, visit us at:
Music training helps under-achievers. Students lagging behind in
http://norwinbands.net/nba scholastic performance caught up to their fellow students in reading
and surpassed their classmates in math by 22% when given music
or email Tom Shrump at fanofduke@comcast.net
or Dave Herchko at budherchko@gmail.com. instruction over seven months.
—Nature, May 23, 1996
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About the directors
Michael Szymanski is a 1991 graduate of Norwin High School and
received a B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University in 1995.
Mr. Szymanski has been the Middle School Orchestra director since
being hired in 1996 and became the High School Orchestra director
in 1998. In addition to their annual winter and spring concerts, the
H.S. Orchestra often performs with the Norwin Chorus, at invitational
festivals and for various community and scholastic events. In recent
years, the H.S. Orchestra has received numerous Superior ratings at
PMEA Music Performance Assessments and other adjudicated festivals.
During his time at Norwin, Michael has also taught elementary band and
orchestra, elementary and middle school general music, music theory,
and guitar. He has been the Music Department Chairperson since
2011. In his time away from school, Mr. Szymanski enjoys reading, hiking,
camping and long road trips. He continues to be an active freelance
performer on violin and viola. Michael and his wife Jennifer currently
reside in North Huntingdon with their daughters, Betsy and Abby.
Tim Daniels is Director of Bands at Norwin High School. His duties
include directing the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble as
well as teaching AP Music Theory classes. Prior to joining the staff at
Norwin, Tim served as a Band Director in the Arlington School District
in LaGrangeville, NY where he directed 9th Grade Band, Jazz Band,
and assisted with the marching band. Tim has also served in various
capacities on the band staffs of the Fox Chapel, Gateway and Penn-
Trafford marching bands. In addition to this experience, Mr. Daniels
spent the summer of 2009 marching with the Bluecoats Drum and
Bugle Corps. Mr. Daniels received his B.M. in Music Education, trumpet
applied, from Youngstown State University. His primary teachers
included Dr. Stephen L. Gage, Dr. Brandt Payne, Dr. Christopher
Krummel and Dr. Kent Englehardt. Tim is a member of the National
Association for Music Education and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
A native of North Huntingdon, PA, Tim graduated from Norwin High
School in 2008. In addition to his responsibilities at Norwin, Tim enjoys
performing and plays as a freelance trumpeter in the Pittsburgh area.
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From 2002-2006 Mr. Ian Morrison was appointed band director. Under the
direction of Ian Morrison the Norwin Marching Band remained competitive
and a new focus was brought to the Concert Ensembles of the Norwin Band
Program paving the way for the successes of the current Wind Ensemble and
Concert Band.
Mr. Robert Traugh was band director from 2007 through 2013, assisted by Mr.
Gregory Ondayko and Associate Director Mrs. Kimberly Glover. The Norwin
Percussion Ensemble performed at the PMEA State Convention in 2009 and
in 2013, as well as at the 2011 MENC All-East Convention. At PMEA State
Adjudications the Norwin Concert Band received excellent ratings in 2008,
2009, & 2010, culminating in a superior rating in 2011. The Norwin Wind
Ensemble received superior ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011 at PMEA
State Adjudications. The Norwin Jazz Ensemble in 2008 received accolades
at the Slippery Rock Jazz Festival for best Saxophone Section, Best Rhythm
Section, Best Trombone Section, and Best Trumpet Section. In 2008 the
Norwin Marching Band performed at the Bands of America Super Regional in
St. Louis and placed in the top ten at finals. In 2012 the marching band swept
Bands of America Regional Championships in Monroeville (PA), Akron (OH),
and Towson (MD), including high music, visual, and general effect captions.
Mr. Timothy Daniels began his tenure as director in 2013. Since then, Norwin
has taken first place in Class AAA in 2013 and in Class AA in 2014 at the
Bands of America Regional Championships at Gateway, bringing home the
Championship in 2013. In 2014, they earned the Championship trophy from
the Bands of America Regional Championships at Newark, Delaware. Norwin
also won the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association (PIMBA)
Class AAAA competition in 2013 and 2014, sweeping all three captions.
The band program continues to grow and new levels of performance
excellence are set every year and in every ensemble at Norwin High School.
The Norwin Band has come a long way from the first 28 member group
under the direction of Mr. Winters. This organization has seen thousands of
students come through the program and each of them take into their lives
experiences gained only by participation in this program.
I devote my strength and presence to all those by my side;
With tradition in my heart, I continue on with pride;
We are musicians, performers, artists of sound and sight;
Presence, pride, artistry. We move forward Norwin Knights.
 About the band program
The first Norwin High School Band was
formed in the 1923-1924 school year. It
consisted of 28 members, all boys. The first
director was Mr. Steven Winter. The 1924
Norwin yearbook stated “An organization,
such as our Norwin Band turned out to be,
is one that will make our high school known
throughout the state.” Little did they know
how prophetic that statement was, for the
Norwin High School Band has brought the
notice of the entire nation to our community.
By competing and receiving accolades
nationwide, quality of Norwin’s band program and the outstanding efforts
of the band students are a credit to not only the school district, but to the
community that nurtures them.
Mr. “Jimmy” Weaver was instrumental in establishing the early Norwin Band,
acting as band director beginning in 1924-25. Mr. George Weaver was another
influential individual to work with the band. With his father, Jimmy as assistant
band director, George directed the Irwin High School band from the late
1940’s through the 1950’s while the district was temporarily divided into Irwin
and North Huntingdon. He organized a junior band made up of elementary
and junior high students to strengthen and continually improve the music
program of the future.
The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of Norwin Band, was
founded in 1961, with Glen Zockoll as band director. The Band Aides have
contributed enormously to the financial means of the band making it possible
for the students to concentrate on their performances.
From the mid 60’s through the mid 70’s, band director Mr. Lawrence Radzevic
led the Norwin Band with a program that resembles that of today. A student
field conductor under Mr. Radzevic’s tutelage, L.J. Hancock, would have an
even greater impact on the band and the entire music program at Norwin.
From 1976-2001, L.J. Hancock directed the Norwin Band, inspiring the
students to some the program’s greatest successes. Due to his charismatic
leadership, between 1980-1996 the Norwin Band placed in the top twenty
bands at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. Under his
direction the band took first place at the Bands of America Grand National
Championships in 1982, and achieved the Sudler Shield award for musical
excellence from the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
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About the directors
Greg Ondayko has held the position of Assistant Band Director at
Norwin for 13 years. His duties include directing the Concert Band,
assisting with the Marching Band, Jazz Band and serving as supervisor of
the woodwind program. Mr. Ondayko also teaches Music Technology I,
II, & III as well as woodwind and brass lessons in repertory class. Under
the direction of Mr. Ondayko, the Norwin H.S. Concert Band has been
adjudicated at Musicfest Orlando in 2002 and 2005, earning a 1st and
2nd place ranking in AAA, and has earned a superior rating at the
PMEA Adjudication Festival in 2007. Most recently, the Concert Band
received Superior ratings in both Concert and Sightreading at the PMEA
Adjudication Festival. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Music
Education from Slippery Rock University in 2001. Before joining the
staff at Norwin High School, he served as a marching/ woodwind tech
at both Mars Area H.S. and at Thomas Jefferson H.S. in Pleasant Hills.
Mr. Ondayko is a member of PMEA and the Westmoreland County
Music Educators Association. Greg also maintains a studio of clarinet,
saxophone, and flute students. When Greg is not at school, he can be
can be found restoring, repairing, driving, or racing one of his many
classic MoPar vehicles.
Kimberly Glover, a native Texan, is currently in her tenth year as
the Associate Band Director/Director of Percussion Studies. Her
responsibilities include assisting with all band functions, percussion
grades 5-12, and directing the Norwin Percussion Ensemble. Under
her tutelage, Norwin percussion students have earned placement in
District, Region, State and All-Eastern level ensembles. Most recently
the Norwin Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform at the PMEA
State Conferences in Erie (2013), Valley Forge (2009), and at the MENC
All-Eastern Conference in Baltimore, Maryland (2011). Prior to joining
the Norwin Band team, she taught band in Texas for 2 years in the
Pearland Independent School District and the Austin Independence
School District. Kim earned her Bachelors of Music Education from the
Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her
Masters of Percussion Performance from the University of Texas. Mrs.
Glover currently plays with various groups including the Butler County
Symphony, the Musician’s Concert Band, and the Harmony-Zelienople
Concert Band. She is a member of PMEA/MENC as well as Treasurer of
the Pennsylvania chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Kim’s husband,
David, teaches Percussion at Slippery Rock University and they have a
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How Music Education
Denise Bilott has been teaching for 14 years. She received a Orchestrates Success:
Bachelor of Music in Music Education Instrumental at Capital University
in Columbus (OH), and a Masters of Science in Education with an A Guide for Parents
emphasis on technology in the classroom from Walden University.
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Wind Ensemble Special thanks to…

Flute Trumpet The parents of all the students Todd Leighty and the
Casey Fuga Matthew McCormley
represented tonight for Auditorium Production Team
Kathleen Dougherty Luke Brown
Rylee Shrump David Kelly supporting Fine Arts Pat Geiger, Jim Dezorzi and the
Alea Brannick Dylan Tatters Education Norwin Maintenance
Brianna Lundy Nate Mehring
Lauren Petrina Charlie Meyers
Our student musicians and Custodial Staff
Trina Garrett Norwin School District Ushers and Volunteers
French Horn Board of Education The Norwin Music Department
Oboe Dominic Gaudio
Jamie Sabol Travis Hill William H. Kerr, Ed.D., Norwin Band Aides, especially
Superintendent of Schools Tom Shrump, President
Clarinet Trombone
Dr. Tracy A. McNelly, Dave Herchko,
Megan Seiler Andres de la Fuente Duran
Irene Pehanich Maura Kurp Asst. Superintendent 1st Vice President
Olivia Bazanos Davis Herchko Mrs. Natalie A. McCracken, Anna Sever,
Laura Kerestes
Aaron Iwinski Euphonium Asst. Superintendent 2nd Vice President
Sara Salley Trevor Byers and the Norwin School Julie Henry, Secretary
District Administration Christine Schmidt, Treasurer
Saxophone Tuba
Kevin Crust Ryan Capets Norwin Faculty and Staff Kathleen Heuer,
Josey Murray Nicholas Rae Timothy J. Kotch, Sr.,, Principal concert program design
Jeremy Bass
Jake Flaherty String Bass
Joseph V. Shigle, Assistant Principal
Megan Farr Michael D. Choby,
Bass Clarinet Assistant Principal
Brannon Sever Piano
Lena Dietrich Diego de la Fuente Duran and the Norwin H.S.
Administration
Bassoon Percussion
Debbie Depp, Mary Rorabaugh,
Antonio Croes Matthew Seiler
Rebekah Riggin Sam Birus and the Norwin H.S. Staff
Mitchell Dolney
Austin Schmidt
Josh Jenkins
Zachary Seymour
Austin Gray

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Tonight’s Selections Concert Band
Flute Alto Saxophone French Horn
Concert Band
Rachael Lorince Sam Bartuska Rachel Bartuska
Polly Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas R. Root Lauren Pogue Maggie Gates David Lengel
Amanda Sowko Jenna Chuprinko
Tricycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Boysen, Jr. Mallory Page Henry Stillio Trombone
Erin Crust Colton Dietz
Old Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Colgrass Evangeline Orlosky Tenor Saxophone Cody Solar
Marina Collins Kerri Marflak Cecilia Koncerak
The Machine Awakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Bryant
Laura Marsiglio Nick Sichko
Haley Smith Jordan Simko Euphonium
Dana Ewing Alex Kahanic
Katie Seymour Baritone
Hayley Lovett Saxophone Tuba
Wind Ensemble
Madison Heflin Brandon Tauber Tyler Swenson
…GO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel R. Hazo Olivia Gravante Robbie Fencil Tyler Barry
Michael Russell
The Seal Lullaby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Whitacre Oboe Percussion
Jenn Filus Bassoon Andy Halza
First Suite in E-flat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Holst Alexis Shaffer Amanda Stratton Tim Johnson
Andrew Schon
I. Chaconne
Clarinet Trumpet Sean Parfitt
II. Intermezzo Nicole Camarda Nick White Gage Kunkle
Kellie Daniels Jake Iwinski Camdyn Bill
III. March Lizzie Kent Mike Eckels Jake Swick
David Liu Doug Tatters John Souder
Andrew Horton Emily Bergman Hunter Kellar
Lindsay Blasko Sarah Rickard Alex Ivory
Karly Furlong Kevin Langford Ben Smith
Adam Cholodofsky Hunter Brunecz Summit Jordan
If you won’t be taking your program book Alexa Blon Cameron Pasinski
home as an autographed keepsake, Autumn Kyslinger Travis Villella
Christian Cramer
please recycle it in one of the bins as you leave. Bass Clarinet AJ Meyers
Thank you! Sarah Lengel Jennifer Henry
Alicia Lackey Dan Furlong

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