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Wednesday, March 26
Hillcrest Orchestra Solo Recital
Hillcrest Intermediate School
Thursday, April 24 at 7 pm
Hillcrest Chorus Concert
Hillcrest Intermediate School
Tuesday, April 29 at 7 pm
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Norwin Center for the
Performing Arts (H.S. Auditorium)
Wednesday, April 30 at 7 pm
Monday, May 5 at 7:30 pm
8th Grade Chorus Concert
Middle School Auditorium
Tuesday, May 6 at 7 pm
5th Grade Band Concert
Hillcrest Intermediate School
Thursday, May 8 at 7 pm
6th Grade Band Concert
Hillcrest Intermediate School
Thursday, May 8 at 7 pm
Combined Band Concert
High School & Middle School
& ?
Norwin H.S. Orchestra Concert Location TBD
Norwin Center for the
Performing Arts (H.S. Auditorium) Monday, May 12 at 7 pm
Middle School Band
Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 pm and Jazz Band Concert
High School Choral Concert Middle School Auditorium
Norwin H.S. Auditorium
Wednesday, May 14 at 7 pm
Hillcrest Orchestra Concert
Hillcrest Intermediate School
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http://norwinband.net/nba. instagram.com/NorwinBand Timothy Daniels and
Greg Ondayko, directors
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From the Superintendent Meet Dick Zentner of the Norwin Band Aides
Research provided by the National Association for Music Education “The last few years, it’s been making the trip arrangements, making sure they
shows that students in high-quality school music programs score higher have a place to stay if needed, food, transportation. And that’s both band and
color guard. Most of my time as director of operations I was also in charge of
on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient
all the pit equipment and the truck arrangements…anything logistical,” Dick
music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of explained.
the school or school district. Therefore, I encourage all in attendance
to continue as advocates of music education and the arts by taking a By 1993, his youngest child had left the program. So why continue?
greater leadership role in your schools and communities to strengthen
“I became hooked,” Dick said. “Through my years of association with the
and preserve K-12 music and arts programs. Band Aides, I always said if we got any parents to go to a BOA event, they’d
be hooked. And that’s absolutely what happens. I just loved every minute of it.
We thank our hosts today, the principals and music teachers, as well as The quality of the programs, the quality of what you see, the pageantry…it’s
actually a great learning process for the kids.”
the numerous Norwin parent and community volunteers who provide
never-ending support to our developing musicians. They all deserve “The [volunteer] participation we get here at Norwin is pretty phenomenal.
our profound gratitude. Compared to the sports programs, the percentage of parents that you
actually get to participate is pretty high.”
Best wishes for an enjoyable evening, and please continue to keep
“A lot of it is due, I think, to the fact that there’s nobody sitting on the bench.
music and the performing arts in a prominent place in your lives, both All the kids are starting and participating. No one is unhappy because their
now and in the future! kid isn’t playing. Even the friends that the parents make with each other. You
end up with lifelong friendships with people you met through the Norwin
Band experience whether you’re a student or a parent.… the parents come
out of it with the same values that the students do.”
Board of Education and Administration
William H. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Congratulations to Mr. Z! Thanksfor all you have done for our community!
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Norwin Band Aides From the Principal
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the students to some the program’s greatest successes. Due to his
About the directors charismatic leadership, between 1980-1996 the Norwin Band placed
in the top twenty bands at the Bands of America Grand National
Michael Szymanski is a 1991 graduate of Norwin High School and Championships. Under his direction the band took first place at
received a B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University in 1995. the Bands of America Grand National Championships in 1982, and
Mr. Szymanski has been the Middle School Orchestra director since achieved the Sudler Shield award for musical excellence from the John
being hired in 1996 and became the High School Orchestra director Philip Sousa Foundation.
in 1998. In addition to their annual winter and spring concerts, the
H.S. Orchestra often performs with the Norwin Chorus, at invitational From 2002-2006 Mr. Ian Morrison was appointed band director. Under
festivals and for various community and scholastic events. In recent the direction of Ian Morrison the Norwin Marching Band remained
years, the H.S. Orchestra has received numerous Superior ratings at competitive and a new focus was brought to the Concert Ensembles
PMEA Music Performance Assessments and other adjudicated festivals. of the Norwin Band Program paving the way for the successes of the
During his time at Norwin, Michael has also taught elementary band and current Wind Ensemble and Concert Band.
orchestra, elementary and middle school general music, music theory,
and guitar. He has been the Music Department Chairperson since In 2007 Mr. Robert Traugh was appointed band director, receiving
2011. In his time away from school, Mr. Szymanski enjoys reading, hiking, media attention including the Tribune Review’s article “Norwin
camping and long road trips. He continues to be an active freelance Band Leader ‘An Ideal Fit.’ ” This article introduced Mr. Traugh to the
performer on violin and viola. Michael and his wife Jennifer currently Norwin community. Mr. Traugh is assisted by Mr. Gregory Ondayko
reside in North Huntingdon with their daughters, Betsy and Abby. and Associate Director Mrs. Kimberly Glover. The Norwin Percussion
Ensemble performed at the PMEA State Convention in 2009 and
Tim Daniels is beginning his first year as the Director of Bands at will again in 2013, as well as at the 2011 MENC All-East Convention.
Norwin High School. His duties include directing the Marching Band, The Norwin Concert Band received excellent ratings in 2008, 2009,
Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble as well as teaching AP Music Theory & 2010 at PMEA State Adjudications. In 2011 The Norwin Concert
classes. Prior to joining the staff at Norwin, Tim served as a Band band received a superior rating. The Norwin Wind Ensemble
Director in the Arlington School District in LaGrangeville, NY where received superior ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011 at PMEA State
he directed 9th Grade Band, Jazz Band, and assisted with the marching Adjudications. The Norwin Jazz Ensemble in 2008 received accolades
band. Tim has also served in various capacities on the band staffs of the at the Slippery Rock Jazz Festival for best Saxophone Section, Best
Fox Chapel, Gateway and Penn-Trafford marching bands. In addition to Rhythm Section, Best Trombone Section, and Best Trumpet Section. In
this experience, Mr. Daniels spent the summer of 2009 marching with 2008 the Norwin Marching Band performed at the Bands of America
the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Daniels received his B.M. in Super Regional in St. Louis and placed in the top ten at finals. In 2012
Music Education, trumpet applied, from Youngstown State University. the marching band swept Bands of America Regional Championships
His primary teachers included Dr. Stephen L. Gage, Dr. Brandt Payne, in Monroeville (PA), Akron (OH), and Towson (MD), including high
Dr. Christopher Krummel and Dr. Kent Englehardt. Tim is a member music, visual, and general effect captions. . The band program continues
of the National Association for Music Education and the Phi Kappa to grow and new levels of performance excellence are set every year
Phi Honor Society. A native of North Huntingdon, PA, Tim graduated and in every ensemble at Norwin High School.
from Norwin High School in 2008. In addition to his responsibilities at
Norwin, Tim enjoys performing and plays as a freelance trumpeter in The Norwin Band has come a long way from the first 28 member
the Pittsburgh area. 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 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 12 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
The first director was Mr. Steven Winter. woodwind program. Mr. Ondayko also teaches Music Technology I, II, & III as
The 1924 Norwin yearbook stated “An well as woodwind and brass lessons in repertory class. Under the direction
organization, such as our Norwin Band of Mr. Ondayko, the Norwin H.S. Concert Band has been adjudicated at
turned out to be, is one that will make Musicfest Orlando in 2002 and 2005, earning a 1st and 2nd place ranking
our high school known throughout in AAA, and has earned a superior rating at the PMEA Adjudication Festival
the state.” Little did they know how in 2007. Most recently, the Concert Band received Superior ratings in
prophetic that statement was, for the both Concert and Sightreading at the PMEA Adjudication Festival. He
Norwin High School Band has brought graduated with a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Slippery Rock
the notice of the entire nation to our community. By competing and University in 2001. Before joining the staff at Norwin High School, he served
receiving accolades nationwide, quality of Norwin’s band program and as a marching/ woodwind tech at both Mars Area H.S. and at Thomas
the outstanding efforts of the band students are a credit to not only Jefferson H.S. in Pleasant Hills. Mr. Ondayko is a member of PMEA and the
the school district, but to the community that nurtures them. Westmoreland County Music Educators Association. Greg also maintains
a studio of clarinet, saxophone, and flute students. When Greg is not at
Mr. “Jimmy” Weaver was instrumental in establishing the early Norwin school, he can be can be found restoring, repairing, driving, or racing one of
Band, acting as band director beginning in 1924-25. Mr. George Weaver his many classic MoPar vehicles.
was another influential individual to work with the band. With his
A native Texan, Kimberly Glover is currently in her ninth year as the
father, Jimmy as assistant band director, George directed the Irwin
Associate Band Director/Director of Percussion Studies. Her responsibilities
High School band from the late 1940’s through the 1950’s while the
include assisting with all Band functions, teaching percussion for grades
district was temporarily divided into Irwin and North Huntingdon.
5-12, and Director of the Norwin Percussion Ensemble. She is the 2014
He organized a junior band made up of elementary and junior high
recipient of the PMEA District 1 – Citation of Excellence in teaching.
students to strengthen and continually improve the music program of Under her tutelage, Norwin percussion students have earned placement
the future. in District, Region, State and All-Eastern level ensembles. Most recently
the Norwin Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform at the PMEA
The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of Norwin State Conferences in Erie (2013), in Valley Forge (2009) as well as the
Band, was founded in 1961, with Glen Zockoll as band director. The MENC All-Eastern Conference in Baltimore, Maryland (2011). Prior to
Band Aides have contributed enormously to the financial means of joining the Norwin Band team, she taught band in Texas for 2 years in
the band making it possible for the students to concentrate on their the Pearland Independent School District and the Austin Independence
performances. School District. Kim earned her Bachelors degree in Music Education
from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
From the mid 60’s through the mid 70’s, band director Mr. Lawrence and her Masters degree in Percussion Performance from the University of
Radzevic led the Norwin Band with a program that resembles that Texas. She is a member of PMEA/MENC, and currently holds the office of
of today. A student field conductor under Mr. Radzevic’s tutelage, L.J. Treasurer for the Pennsylvania state chapter of the Percussive Arts Society.
Hancock, would have an even greater impact on the band and the Mrs. Glover performs with various groups throughout the Pittsburgh area.
entire music program at Norwin. Kim’s husband, David, teaches Percussion at Slippery Rock University and
they have two furry kids named “Keiko” and “Penny”.
From 1976-2001, L.J. Hancock directed the Norwin Band, inspiring
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About the directors
How Music Education
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Wind Ensemble Special thanks to…
Flute French Horn The parents of all the students Todd Leighty and the
Tori McFarlane *#% Dominic Gaudio *#@% represented tonight for Auditorium Production Team
Rachel Whyte Adam Tomas *#@% supporting Fine Arts Pat Geiger, Jim Dezorzi and the
Casey Fuga David Lengel Education Norwin Maintenance
Trina Garrett Our student musicians and Custodial Staff
Jaclyn Crawford Trombone Norwin School District Ushers and Volunteers
Alea Brannick Andy De La Fuente # Board of Education The Norwin Music Department
Maura Kurp William H. Kerr, Ed.D., Michael Szymanski
Oboe Davis Herchko * Superintendent of Schools Tim Daniels
Jamie Sabol Dr. Tracy A. McNelly, Greg Ondayko
Euphonium Asst. Superintendent Kim Glover
Clarinet Aaron Fergelec
Mrs. Natalie A. McCracken, Denise Bilott
Megan Seiler *%# Trevor Byers
Asst. Superintendent Ian Morrison
April Ngo *#@%
Irene Pehanich % Tuba and the Norwin School Devon Lippmann
Megan Grindle * Alan Stratton District Administration Sam Major
Olivia Bazanos ^ Ryan Capets Norwin Faculty and Staff Maggie Gates
Laura Kerestes * Timothy J. Kotch, Sr., Principal Adam Tomas
String Bass Joseph V. Shigle, Assistant Principal Dom Gaudio
Saxophone Megan Farr Michael D. Choby, Megan Seiler
Kevin Crust (Alto) Assistant Principal Norwin Band Aides, especially
Josey Murray (Alto) Percussion and the Norwin H.S. Tom Shrump, President
Tommy Turcovsky (Tenor) Tyler Frye * Administration Dave Herchko,
Sam Major (Bari) Matt Seiler #@%& Sharon Farino, Debbie Depp, 1st Vice President
Kyle Albright Mary Rorabaugh, and the Anna Sever,
Bass Clarinet Sam Birus
Norwin H.S. Staff 2nd Vice President
Brannon Sever *#% Anthony Lithgow
Mr. Robert Suman, Principal Mandy Frye, Secretary
Austin Schmidt
Bassoon Josh Jenkins Mr. Brian O’Neil, Christine Schmidt, Treasurer
Antonio Croes & Matt Bertoty Assistant Principal Barb Pogue,
and the Norwin M.S. Middle School Liasion
Trumpet Sr. High County Band- * Administration & Staff Kathleen Heuer,
Jon Hale *#@%& Sr. High District Band- # concert program design
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Charlie Meyers PMEA Honors Band- %
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Matt McCormley Jr. High County Band- $
Doug Tatters Jr. High District Band- ^
Emily Bergman Jr. High District Orchestra- +
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Tonight’s Selections Concert Band