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http://norwinband.net/nba. instagram.com/NorwinBand Denise Bilott and
David Wingenbach, Directors
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From the Superintendent 10 Lessons the Arts Teach
SOURCE: Eisner, E. (2002). The Arts and the Creation of Mind, In Chapter 4, What the Arts Teach
Board of Education and Administration and How It Shows. (pp. 70-92). Yale University Press. Available from NAEA Publications. NAEA
William H. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools grants reprint permission for this excerpt from Ten Lessons with proper acknowledgment of its
source and NAEA.
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Norwin Band Aides From the Principal
Scrapbooking FUNdraiser I would like to take this opportunity to welcome each of you to this
All Proceeds Benefit The Norwin Band Programs evening’s Spring Band Concert. Tonight will provide you with a glimpse
of the dedication and talent that Norwin students have to offer. Each
Saturday, April 27, 2013 8 am – 8 pm and every year I stand amazed at the quality of our student musicians
Penns Woods Civic Center that play before us. The growth and development of our children is
860 Colonial Manor Rd, Irwin, PA 15642 vital and I am proud to support them both in the classroom and as
active members of the Norwin Band. Additionally, as the Middle School
Table Porter Service 8 -9 am and 7-8 pm Principal, I am very proud of the students’ commitment to the art of
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack and Drinks Provided music and the overall efforts that these children put forth in the
classroom to attain high academic achievements. Please continue to
To reserve a space ($35), contact Mandy Frye at 724-600-9370 encourage, enlighten and support your children as they grow into
quality young adults and lead us into the future. I hope that you enjoy
• Creative Memories And Crop Shop On Site this evening’s program and I want to thank each of you for your
• Make And Take Cards By Greg continued support for our most prized possessions: our children.
• Intro Class For Beginners
• Sticker And Embellishment Exchange Sincerely,
• Chinese Auction, Door Prize, and 50/50
Mr. Suman
Principal, Norwin Middle School
Norwin Band Aides 7th Annual Car Cruise
Sunday, May 19th from 12 noon to 4PM The life benefits of music education
Norwin Middle School
All Proceeds Benefit The Norwin Band Programs “The most heavily reported life preparation skill was self-discipline,
with respondents acknowledging that the hard work and dedication
Goody Bags and Dash Plaques for the 1st 100 registered entrants that are integral to participation in school music groups teach the
Commemorative T-Shirt for the 1st 50 registered entrants valuable lesson that if ‘you stick with something and practice,’ the
Grilled food and concessions will be available rewards will be bountiful. Other students conceded that the concen-
50/50, Chinese Auction, DJ, Door Prizes, tration required for learning music and the process of memorizing
music pieces had honed those skills in other areas of their schoolwork.
Performance by the Norwin Jazz Band (weather permitting),
“Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser” (tentative), “Music was frequently described as a force for building one’s character,
Awards in 19 classes plus “Kid’s Choice” and “Best of Show” and many students expressed their belief that music was capable of
directing them in shaping their broader sense of self, who they were
For more info, contact Greg at gt63@comcast.net or 724-864-4902 becoming, and how they might succeed in the world. The respondents
highlighted confidence, responsibility, compassion, pride, patience, and
respect as aspects of their character they feel they owe, at least in part,
to music.”
Source: Patricial Shehan Campbell, Claire Connell, and Amy Beegle (2007), “Adolescents’ Expressed
Meanings of Music in and out of School,” Journal of Research in Music Education, 55(3), p. 229.
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matic leadership, between 1980-1996 the Norwin Band placed in the
About the directors top twenty bands at the Bands of America Grand National Champi-
onships. Under his direction the band took first place at the Bands of
Michael Szymanski is a 1991 graduate of Norwin High School and America Grand National Championships in 1982, and achieved the
received a B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University in 1995. Sudler Shield award for musical excellence from the John Philip Sousa
Mr. Szymanski has been the Middle School Orchestra director since Foundation.
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. From 2002-2006 Mr. Ian Morrison was appointed band director. Under
Orchestra often performs with the Norwin Chorus, at invitational fes- the direction of Ian Morrison the Norwin Marching Band remained
tivals and for various community and scholastic events. In recent years, competitive and a new focus was brought to the Concert Ensembles
the H.S. Orchestra has received numerous Superior ratings at PMEA of the Norwin Band Program paving the way for the successes of the
Music Performance Assessments and other adjudicated festivals. During current Wind Ensemble and Concert Band.
his time at Norwin, Michael has also taught elementary band and
orchestra, elementary and middle school general music, music theory, In 2007 Mr. Robert Traugh was appointed band director, receiving
and guitar. He has been the Music Department Head since 2011. In his media attention including the Tribune Review’s article “Norwin Band
time away from school, Mr. Szymanski enjoys reading, hiking, camping Leader ‘An Ideal Fit.’ ” This article introduced Mr. Traugh to the Norwin
and long road trips. He continues to be an active freelance performer community. Mr. Traugh is assisted by Mr. Gregory Ondayko and Asso-
on violin and viola. Michael and his wife Jennifer currently reside in ciate Director Mrs. Kimberly Glover. The Norwin Percussion Ensemble
North Huntingdon with their daughters, Betsy and Abby. performed at the PMEA State Convention in 2009 and will again in
2013, as well as at the 2011 MENC All-East Convention. The Norwin
Robert Traugh is Director of Bands at Norwin High School where Concert Band received excellent ratings in 2008, 2009, & 2010 at
the Norwin Wind Ensemble, Norwin Jazz Ensemble, and the Norwin PMEA State Adjudications. In 2011 The Norwin Concert band re-
Marching Band are under his leadership. In addition, he also teaches ceived a superior rating. The Norwin Wind Ensemble received superior
AP Music Theory and Repertoire Classes as well as an after-school ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011 at PMEA State Adjudications. The
music-based leadership forum. Under his direction, the Norwin Wind Norwin Jazz Ensemble in 2008 received accolades at the Slippery
Ensemble has received Superior Ratings at the PMEA adjudication Rock Jazz Festival for best Saxophone Section, Best Rhythm Section,
festivals in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 and was asked to perform at Best Trombone Section, and Best Trumpet Section. In 2008 the Norwin
the 2011 YSU Wind and Percussion Invitational. The Norwin March- Marching Band performed at the Bands of America Super Regional
ing Band was recently named a Bands of America Grand National in St. Louis and placed in the top ten at finals. In 2012 the marching
Semi-Finalist, Super Regional Finalist, Regional Class AAA Champion, band swept Bands of America Regional Championships in Monroeville
and is a consistent Bands of America Regional Finalist. Mr. Traugh (PA), Akron (OH), and Towson (MD), including high music, visual, and
received his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Youngstown general effect captions. . The Band program continues to grow and
State University. Mr. Traugh has twice been recognized by the St. Vin- new levels of performance excellence are set every year and in every
cent College Great Teacher Recognition Program. He is a composer, ensemble at Norwin High School.
adjudicator, consultant, clinician, drill designer and music arranger for
award-winning ensembles throughout the region, as well as a freelance The Norwin Band has come a long way from the first 28 member
trombonist in the Pittsburgh area. Mr. Traugh currently resides in West group under the direction of Mr. Winters. This organization has seen
Hempfield with his wife Bethany and son Gavan. thousands of students come through the program and each of them
take into their lives experiences only gained by participation in this
program.
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About the band program About the directors
The first Norwin High School Band was
Greg Ondayko has held the position of Assistant Band Director at
formed in the 1923-1924 school year.
Norwin for 10 years. His duties include directing the Concert Band,
It consisted of 28 members, all boys.
assisting with the Marching Band, Jazz Band and serving as supervisor of
The first director was Mr. Steven Win-
the woodwind program. Mr. Ondayko also teaches Music Technology I,
ter. The 1924 Norwin yearbook stated
II, & III as well as woodwind and brass lessons in repertory class. Under
“An organization, such as our Norwin
the direction of Mr. Ondayko, the Norwin H.S. Concert Band has been
Band turned out to be, is one that will
adjudicated at Musicfest Orlando in 2002 and 2005, earning a 1st and
make our high school known throughout
2nd place ranking in AAA, and has earned a superior rating at the PMEA
the state.” Little did they know how
Adjudication Festival in 2007. Most recently, the Concert Band received
prophetic that statement was, for the
Superior ratings in both Concert and Sightreading at the PMEA Adjudi-
Norwin High School Band has brought
cation Festival. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Music Education
the notice of the entire nation to our community. By competing and
from Slippery Rock University in 2001. Before joining the staff at Norwin
receiving accolades nationwide, quality of Norwin’s band program and
High School, he served as a marching/ woodwind tech at both Mars
the outstanding efforts of the band students are a credit to not only
Area H.S. and at Thomas Jefferson H.S. in Pleasant Hills. Mr. Ondayko is a
the school district, but to the community that nurtures them.
member of PMEA and the Westmoreland County Music Educators As-
sociation. Greg also maintains a studio of clarinet, saxophone, and flute
Mr. “Jimmy” Weaver was instrumental in establishing the early Norwin
students. When Greg is not at school, he can be can be found restoring,
Band, acting as band director beginning in 1924-25. Mr. George Weav-
repairing, driving, or racing one of his many classic MoPar vehicles.
er was another influential individual to work with the band. With his
father, Jimmy as assistant band director, George directed the Irwin High
Kimberly Glover, a native Texan, is currently in her eighth year as the
School band from the late 1940’s through the 1950’s while the district
Associate Band Director/Director of Percussion Studies. Her responsi-
was temporarily divided into Irwin and North Huntingdon. He orga-
bilities include assisting with all band functions, percussion grades 5-12,
nized a junior band made up of elementary and junior high students to
and directing the Norwin Percussion Ensemble. Under her tutelage, Nor-
strengthen and continually improve the music program of the future.
win percussion students have earned placement in District, Region, State
and All-Eastern level ensembles. Most recently the Norwin Percussion
The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of Norwin
Ensemble was invited to perform at the PMEA State Conferences in Erie
Band, was founded in 1961, with Glen Zockoll as band director. The
(2013), Valley Forge (2009), and at the MENC All-Eastern Conference
Band Aides have contributed enormously to the financial means of
in Baltimore, Maryland (2011). Prior to joining the Norwin Band team,
the band making it possible for the students to concentrate on their
she taught band in Texas for 2 years in the Pearland Independent School
performances.
District and the Austin Independence School District. Kim earned
her Bachelors of Music Education from the Conservatory of Music at
From the mid 60’s through the mid 70’s, band director Mr. Lawrence
the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her Masters of Percussion
Radzevic led the Norwin Band with a program that resembles that of
Performance from the University of Texas. Mrs. Glover currently plays
today. A student field conductor under Mr. Radzevic’s tutelage, L.J. Han-
with various groups including the Butler County Symphony, the Musi-
cock, would have an even greater impact on the band and the entire
cian’s Concert Band, and the Harmony-Zelienople Concert Band. She
music program at Norwin.
is a member of PMEA/MENC as well as Treasurer of the Pennsylvania
chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Kim’s husband, David, teaches
From 1976-2001, L.J. Hancock directed the Norwin Band, inspiring the
Percussion at Slippery Rock University and they have two furry kids
students to some the program’s greatest successes. Due to his charis-
named “Keiko” and “Penny.”
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About the directors On Music Education
Denise Bilott has been teaching for 12 years. She received a Bach- “It’s important not to dismiss your talents. Even though some people
elor of Music in Music Education Instrumental at Capital University in may tell you otherwise, there is a place for creative people in this
Columbus (OH), and a Masters of Science in Education with an em- world and plenty of ways to make money and pay your bills through
phasis on technology in the classroom from Walden University. Before your artistic abilities.” – Emily J. Davis
working at Norwin, Mrs. Bilott taught 6-12 band at Charleroi Area
“Music gives us a language that cuts across the disciplines, helps us to
School District and 7-8 General Music at Reynoldsburg City School
see connections and brings a more coherent meaning to our world.”
District in Reynoldsburg (OH). Mrs. Bilott plays clarinet in Westmo-
– Ernest Boyer, President, Carnegie Foundation
reland Symphonic Winds and enjoys spending time with her husband,
daughter Evelyn, and her two dogs, Mozart and Rocky. Her family is cel- “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think
ebrating the arrival of twin girls, Elouise Mae and Florence Emily, born in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music....
just last week. Mrs. Bilott will return from maternity leave on May 1st. I get most joy in life out of music.” – Albert Einstein
David Wingenbach is filling in for Mrs. Bilott at the Norwin Middle “I would teach children music, physics and philosophy: but most
School, where his position includes directing the 7th grade band, 8th importantly music and all the arts are the keys to learning.”
grade band and Jazz Band. He received his Bachelor of Music Educa- —Plato
tion degree from Slippery Rock University and continued school at the “Our schools tend to refine intellects but neglect to discipline
University of Miami where he was offered a full scholarship studying emotions. For anyone to grow up complete, music is imperative.”
Jazz Performance. He performs actively as a freelance trumpeter in the – Paul Harvey, Broadcaster/Commentator
Pittsburgh area where he has played for The Temptations, The River
City Brass Band, McKeesport Symphony, The Latshaw Pops Orchestra, “There are benefits to having a society where more people are en-
The Four Tops, Wayne Bergeron, Lucy Arnez, Benny Golson, and many gaged with the arts, so even if music instruction doesn’t make you a
more. He holds professional memberships in the Music Educators Na- better mathematician or a better athlete, even if it only gives you the
tional Conference, Pennsylvania Music Educator’s Association and the enjoyment of music, I think that is a good end in and of itself.”
American Federation of Musicians. He resides in the Pittsburgh area. —McGill University musician-neuroscientist Dan Levitin
Devon Lippmann comes from a long line of musicians. His grandfa- Suite Cafe: a benefit for Play It Forward Fund
ther wrote barbershop arrangements, and his father is a retired band
director. Currently the band director at Hillcrest, he also has served
as high school band director, assistant director, middle school director, A family-friendly benefit to support the Norwin Play It Forward Fund
elementary instrumental teacher and as a general music teacher to will be held Saturday, May 11 from 6:30–10:00 PM in the Norwin H.S.
elementary-aged children. He earned the Phoebe Apperson Hearst cafeteria. The 4th Annual Suite Cafe features live performances by
Outstanding Educator Award through the William Randolph Hearst Norwin music repertoire student ensembles in a coffeehouse
Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from atmosphere. An elegant dessert buffet, including the famous chocolate
Indiana University of Pennsylvania. While attending IUP, he sung with an fountain and candy bar, will be served along with other refreshments.
acappella group known as The Braxmen, later known as 4Real, which Raffles, prizes, silent and live auctions, including the “almost famous”
gained national fame by performing with numerous Pittsburgh-based second annual cake auction, will round out the evening. Advance
groups such as The Vogues, Johnny Angel & the Halos, Pure Gold, The tickets $25/adult; $20./seniors (62+) . Tickets $30 at the door.
Lettermen, The Drifters, The Turtles and many more. For reservations and more information, call 724-515-4858.
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8th Grade Band Special thanks to…
Flute Alto Saxophone Trombone The parents of all the students Todd Leighty and the
Emily Beam Ryan Atcheson Gino Brocco represented tonight for Auditorium Production Team
Erin Crust Jeremy Bass Colton Dietz supporting Fine Arts Education Mr. Evanov and the stage crew
Nichole Lithgow Matt Bushik Mike Faccenda Our student musicians Pat Geiger, Jim Dezorzi and the
Rachael Lorince Robbie Fencil Cody Solar
Norwin School District Norwin Maintenance
Hayley Lovett Caleb Frederick
Laura Marsiglio Baritone Board of Education and Custodial Staff
Kaitlyn McCafferty Tenor Saxophone Alex Kahanic William H. Kerr, Ed.D., Ushers and Volunteers
Evangeline Orlosky Karri Marflak AJ Kent Superintendent of Schools The Norwin Music Department
Lauren Pogue Dr. Tracy A. McNelly, Michael Szymanski
ReidAnn Sever Bari Saxophone Percussion Asst. Superintendent Robert Traugh
Kayla Yutzy Andy Chenot John Beirne Mrs. Natalie A. McCracken, Greg Ondayko
Ben Botkin
Asst. Superintendent Kim Glover
Clarinet Bassoon Brandon Cassandro
Olivia Bazanos Amanda Stratton Mitch Dolney and the Norwin School Devon Lippmann
Lindsay Blasko Andy Halza District Administration Denise Bilott
Alexa Blon Trumpet Summit Jordan Norwin Faculty and Staff David Wingenbach
Mike Fucheck Cory Clemente Gage Kunkle Edward J. Federinko, Principal Norwin Band Aides, especially
Samantha Good Michael Eckels Xavier McGraw Joseph V. Shigle, Assistant Principal Janice Calhoun, President
Morgan McFeely Jacob Iwinski Sean Parfitt Michael D. Choby, Alyse Princeton-Common,
Elliott Mehrenberg Jon Lint Ben Smith
Assistant Principal 1st Vice President
Madison Miller Alexa Loy John Souder
Sara Salley Matt McCormley Nick Taylor and the Norwin H.S. Patty Jo Murray,
Tyler Sholtis Nate Mehring Administration 2nd Vice President
Amanda Stratton Andy Passarello Sharon Farino, Debbie Depp, Beth Bratkowski, Secretary
Sarah Rickard Mary Rorabaugh, and the Christine Schmidt, Treasurer
David Stefan Norwin H.S. Staff Karrie Bartuska,
Zane Varner Mr. Robert Suman, Principal Middle School Liasion
Mr. Brian O’Neil, Kathleen Heuer,
Assistant Principal Hillcrest Liaison &
and the Norwin M.S. concert program design
If you won’t be taking your program book Administration & Staff
home as an autographed keepsake, Ms. Rosemarie Dvorchak, Principal
please recycle it in one of the bins as you leave. Ms. Lisa Banasick,
Assistant Principal
Thank you! and the Hillcrest Intermediate
School Administration & Staff
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Tonight’s Selections 7th Grade Band