Tuesday, May 30, 2017

CHAIR AND ENSEMBLE PLACEMENTS FOR NEXT YEAR (WITH MANY CAVEATS)




Hello Everyone,


The following are the placements for Howell HS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.  They have been placed in chair order.  The chair placements for Percussion are also posted.  They have not been put into ensembles yet because many still need to perform the minimum entrance test for Percussion Ensemble.  After that, we will divide them up and place them as well.

A few notes before you check the placements:


#1. DON'T FREAK OUT

-Your score and placement are probably correct.  Yes, every once in a while we make calculation errors, but literally less than 1% of the time.  If you have a concern though, talk to me before freaking out.

-If you did not make the ensemble you wanted to make or did not get the chair you wanted, there are a variety of reasons.  If you have a case to make, I will gladly hear it.

-You know that whatever your concern, I will always listen and try to help you.

#2. IF YOU ARE NOT ON THIS LIST....

- You haven't auditioned yet
- You told me you weren't coming back
-You auditioned and were told you needed to redo it.
-We screwed up and your sheet is somewhere in my office (less than 1%)
-Aliens took it (less than .00001% chance)

#3. BE CLASSY

1. Gloating, trash talking, and/or saltiness over social media or in person can result in loss of placement.  Competition is a part of life and is healthy when done right.   If you have a problem please come to me first, I will show you the proper way to deal with it.


#4. If you have an asterisk by your name I need to talk to you.
There are many reasons I need to talk to people.  Don't freak out!

Overall I was really pleased with the results.  We have two fine ensembles that will really be able to shine next year, and a talented group of young percussionists that will join the two ensembles in addition to forming Perc Ensemble.


Without further ado...


Symphonic Band 2017-2018 initial placements


Flutes
Emily Gonzales
Cecilia Nagel
Marian Kennedy
Holly Klasko
Kirsten Lama
Hailey Smith
Cas Morris
Caylyn Mira
Saylor Payne
Julianna Neppa
Cameron Setlak
Melanie Carlson
Amanda Peddie
Camryn Harvey
Rebecca Sizemore
Veronica Leppecki
Sonja Sherrill
Mikayla Welch*
Anna Sartor*
Summer Simet*
Ethan Kennedy*

Oboe
Charles Huhta

Bassoon
Colin Dewitt

Clarinet
Claire Flory
Lauren Soth
Alex Lam
Katie Vyse
Jade Rojas
Katie Sowell
Patti Salmon
Natalie sumeracki
Madison Van Dreummel
Austin Fisher
Aaron Bannow
Ava Sorvala
Haley Jacobson
Derek Simet
Mason Passinault
Samantha Lee
Audrey Lloyd
Shane Norris*

Saxophone
Morgan Atkins
Ben Yoder
Sarah Aardal
Savannah Grubaugh
Sam Spiker
Will Newell
Hannah Thomason
Alex Kukuzke
Connor Lewis
Mitch Albrant
Blake Stephens*
Caitlyn Arrick*

Trumpets
Jacob Zirkle
Kyle Matta
Connor Lewis
Joe Shaffer
Luke Thacker
Cody Gerkin
Anthony Hanvey
Craig Stebbing
Paul Smaza
Andrew Trierweiler
Madison Melby
Adam okopski
Josh Zamonski
Owen Wood
Austin woodard*
Abbey Holland*
Ryan Gula*
Evan Bruchowski*
Michael Davey*
Trumpets cont.
Joe Nepa*

Horns
Sharon Kwan
Shannon Hobson
Evan Hibbard
Zach Farmer

Trombones
Hunter Compton
Ashlyn Tait
TJ Stachowski
Tyler Ralko
Jonathan Hoffman

Euphonim
Kaleb Boyer
Mike Goble
Jordan Tracey
Christina Marmelejos

Tuba
Dale Pebley
Matt Arbruster
Jackson Bondie






Percussion Chairs 2017-2018

Haley Smathers
Alec Pomminville
Brandon Tann
Hannah Ward
Ava Hansen
Molly Macdonald
Mikayla Norton
Ben Masters
Emma Perrin
Shane Morrison
Sara Guarino
Ryan Bartlett
Zoe Benn
Alaina Pitera
Brandon Viel
Andrew Grager
John Wirt
Zach Estepp
Josh Osgood
Mickey Bonanni
Joey Wirt
Sydney Hendrix
Ethan Charles
Nolan Mitchell
Zach Breuer
Rocco Merucci
Louis Knight




Wind Ensemble 2017-2018 initial placements

Flutes
Maddy Niblock
Alyssa Fackender
Lizzy Jamieson
Emily Endebrock
Christine Coon
Chloe CHandler
Kacie Koslowski
Marcy Mick

Oboe
Morgan Chidester
Dallas Pine

Clarinets
John Tucker
Emily Manetz
Jessica Snider
Jessica Krakowiak
Nora Hall
Karissa Harris
Amanda Bolton
Kim Meagher
Margeaux Labadie
Emily Vincent
Bethani Belanger
Jackie Mrakitsch
Sarah Burke
Kylie Lopo

Bassoon
Nick Shields
Mason Hughes

Saxophones
Zach Charette
Matt Roberts
Braden Gregory
Kylie Stone
Josh Trierweiler
Hannah Lingenfelter
Brandon Spencer
Connor Papson*

Trumpets
Camden Crowe
Michael Farrell
Michael sutton
Jacob House
Molly Lee
Tom prince
Paula Lepecki
Bree McCarter

Horns
Ashley Dunn
Chris Hackenberg
Drew LaCommare
Dora Cassar

Trombones
Sean Miller
Dan Zeppa
Evan Nolan
Jeremy Blatt
Kyle Brinker
Matt Immel

Ephonium
Nick Broadbent

Tuba
Jackson Bondie
Marcus Banks
Max Greenwood