2009 - 2010 SEASON CONCERTS The Prairie Wind — Issue 6, November 2009 — Page 2 The Prairie Wind — Issue 6, November 2009 — Page 3 Member Spotlight - Matt Chapman, Euphonium Matt Chapman has been a very active member of the PWE since 199?. As a member of our stellar euphonium section, Matt has soloed with the band twice, has served as a guest conductor and just last spring two of his students were selected to perform as guest artists with the band. Matt is currently the band director at Mossville Grade School and Associate Director at Illinois Valley Central High School. He also serves the PWE as the Vice President of the Board of Directors. Tell us about your family - My wife Julie is from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. We met when we both marched in the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. She is currently attending ICC to finish her degree in nursing. She is also the color guard instructor for the Galesburg Marching band. We have been married for 14 years in November. My oldest daughter Mackenzie is in fifth grade and plays the flute. She one day wants to become a veterinarian. My youngest daughter Michaela is four years of age and loves pre-school. She enjoys attempting the piano, drums and cornet. When she grows up, she wants to be just like her Dad. My extended family lives in Australia and England (where I was born). Career/Education - My early education began in the Rockford School Districts. I graduated from Guilford HS where our very own band librarian, Chris Vandre was my orchestra director. She was very influential in my decision to enter into the music education field. What got you started in Music? - My parents forced me to take piano lessons in 6th grade. I’m sure glad they did. I participated in the 7th grade-beginning band and chose the euphonium. My late grandfather had a huge influence on my decision to play the euphonium. His father performed with the Eric Ball Brass Band from England. What other groups have you performed with? - Besides the PWE, I have performed with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps in 1989 and 1991. I was a member of the Rockford Summer Adult Band, the Rockford College Concert Band, Jericho Brass Ensemble, and Central Illinois Brass Band. Why did you choose to perform with the PWE? - I decided to perform with the PWE because the group isn’t your typical adult ensemble. The group is serious about the quality and strives to “raise the bar” regarding musicianship. I love the friendships I have made over the years and it keeps me playing my horn. Lastly, our director teaches me something new every week that makes me a better music educator. What has been your PWE highlight? - I guess it would have to be last year’s May concert where both of my private students performed Endearing Young Charms duet with the PWE. To conduct and enjoy their performance with them was a dream come true as an educator. To witness their passion of music and share that moment with them will be something I will never forget. What will we always find in your refrigerator? - What else would it be? Cheese, brats and beer of any kind suit my tastes. I’m a huge Green Bay Packers fan. What actor would you choose to play you in a movie? - Arnold of course! No, Chris Farley (More my size, shape and attitude in front of the camera). What is your Walter Mitty fantasy? - One item on my bucket list would be to pilot a 747 around the world visiting the great Wonders of the World. After witnessing the Grand Canyon, I would love to visit the rest of them. Friday, December 11th at 7:30 pm Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center GUEST CONDUCTOR – David Stewart, “Pas Redouble” - Camille Saint-Saens David Stewart is a retired public school music educator having taught for District 50 Schools in Washington and Princeville Unit District 326. He is currently teaching band part-time at Good Shepherd and St. Joseph Schools in Pekin. David received a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Western Illinois University in 1974 and a Master of Music Education Degree from Indiana University in 1983. In addition to being a clarinetist with the Prairie Wind Ensemble, David serves as a clarinetist and assistant director with the Peoria Municipal Band. He also serves as a clarinetist and occassional director with the St. Martin Chamber Players and is a clarinetist with the Grace Presbyterian Church Wind Ensemble. Dave and his wife Kris reside in North Pekin. Their family includes two grown children, Jeff and Kate, daughter-in-law Ali, and grandson Elliott. GUEST SOLOIST – Jeff Driscoll, “Concertino for Marimba” - Alfred Reed Jeff Driscoll is a 2008 graduate of Bradley University with a degree in instrumental Music Education where he studied percussion with Peggy Bonner. He currently is the music instructor for Monroe Elementary School where he teaches K-4 General Music and 5-8 Band and Choir, as well as teaching K- 5 General Music at Limestone Walters, both in Bartonville. He is a regular performer with the Prairie Winds as well as the Peoria Symphony and Peoria Municipal Band, in addition to various other freelance engagements. Jeff has completed his third season as drumline instructor for the Farmington High School Golden Wave marching band, and also assisted with the Canton Marching Band for the 2009 season. Jeff is a co-founder and artistic director of Arc Light Productions, a community theater production company operating out of Glasford. Also on this concert Choreography - Sheldon Cantique de Jean Racine – Faure/Musgrave Bell Carl a la Big Band – arr. Romeyn Santa’s Journey - Kaighin Holiday Emblem – arr. Smith A Most Wonderful Christmas – arr. Sheldon Holiday Concert Don’t Miss Our Other Concerts SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Prairie Wind Ensemble and Washington High School Band Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:30 pm Five Points Performing Arts Center, Washington, IL American Music Festival (Featuring Area HS Band) Thursday, March 18, 2010 Musical Passports to Other Lands, Thursday, May 13, 2010 Prairie Wind Ensemble on the Radio Prairie Wind Ensemble concerts can also be heard as rebroadcasts on WCBU – FM89.9, and on wcbufm.org. Our thanks to Public Radio for the support of local arts programs. The October 11th concert will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, November 14 at 8 PM and Sunday, November 17 at 7 PM. The December 11th concert will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, January 6 at 8 PM and Saturday, January 9 at 7 PM.
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2009 - 2010 SEASON CONCERTS
The Prairie Wind — Issue 6, November 2009 — Page 2 The Prairie Wind — Issue 6, November 2009 — Page 3
Member Spotlight - Matt Chapman, Euphonium
Matt Chapman has been a very active member of the PWE since 199?. As a member of our stellar euphonium section, Matt has soloed with the band twice, has served as a guest conductor and just last spring two of his students were selected to perform as guest artists with the band. Matt is currently the band director at Mossville Grade School and Associate Director at Illinois Valley Central High School. He also serves the PWE as the Vice President of the Board of Directors.
Tell us about your family - My wife Julie is from Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. We met when we both marched in the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. She is currently attending ICC to finish her degree in nursing. She is also the color guard instructor for the Galesburg Marching band. We have been married for 14 years in November. My oldest daughter Mackenzie is in fifth grade and plays the flute. She one day wants to become a veterinarian. My youngest daughter Michaela is four years of age and loves pre-school. She enjoys attempting the piano, drums and cornet. When she grows up, she wants to be just like her
Dad. My extended family lives in Australia and England (where I was born).
Career/Education - My early education began in the Rockford School Districts. I graduated from Guilford HS where our very own band librarian, Chris Vandre was my orchestra director. She was very influential in my decision to enter into the music education field.
What got you started in Music? - My parents forced me to take piano lessons in 6th grade. I’m sure glad they did. I participated in the 7th grade-beginning band and chose the euphonium. My late grandfather had a huge influence on my decision to play the euphonium. His father performed with the Eric Ball Brass Band from England. What other groups have you performed with? - Besides the PWE, I have performed with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps in 1989 and 1991. I was a member of the Rockford Summer Adult Band, the Rockford College Concert Band, Jericho Brass Ensemble, and Central Illinois Brass Band. Why did you choose to perform with the PWE? - I decided to perform with the PWE because the group isn’t your typical adult ensemble. The group is serious about the quality and strives to “raise the bar” regarding musicianship. I love the friendships I have made over the years and it keeps me playing my horn. Lastly, our director teaches me something new every week that makes me a better music educator.
What has been your PWE highlight? - I guess it would have to be last year’s May concert where both of my private students performed Endearing Young Charms duet with the PWE. To conduct and enjoy their performance with them was a dream come true as an educator. To witness their passion of music and share that moment with them will be something I will never forget. What will we always find in your refrigerator? - What else would it be? Cheese, brats and beer of any kind suit my tastes. I’m a huge Green Bay Packers fan.
What actor would you choose to play you in a movie? - Arnold of course! No, Chris Farley (More my size, shape and attitude in front of the camera).
What is your Walter Mitty fantasy? - One item on my bucket list would be to pilot a 747 around the world visiting the great Wonders of the World. After witnessing the Grand Canyon, I would love to visit the rest of them.
Friday, December 11th at 7:30 pmIllinois Central College Performing Arts Center
GUEST CONDUCTOR – David Stewart, “Pas Redouble” - Camille Saint-SaensDavid Stewart is a retired public school music educator having taught for District 50 Schools in Washington and Princeville Unit District 326. He is currently teaching band part-time at Good Shepherd and St. Joseph Schools in Pekin. David received a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Western Illinois University in 1974 and a Master of Music Education Degree from Indiana University in 1983. In addition to being a clarinetist with the Prairie Wind Ensemble, David serves as a clarinetist and assistant director with the Peoria Municipal Band. He also serves as a clarinetist and occassional director with the St. Martin Chamber Players and is a clarinetist with the Grace Presbyterian Church Wind Ensemble. Dave and his wife Kris reside in North Pekin. Their family includes two grown children, Jeff and Kate, daughter-in-law Ali, and grandson Elliott.
GUEST SOLOIST – Jeff Driscoll, “Concertino for Marimba” - Alfred ReedJeff Driscoll is a 2008 graduate of Bradley University with a degree in instrumental Music Education where he studied percussion with Peggy Bonner. He currently is the music instructor for Monroe Elementary School where he teaches K-4 General Music and 5-8 Band and Choir, as well as teaching K-5 General Music at Limestone Walters, both in Bartonville. He is a regular performer with the Prairie Winds as well as the Peoria Symphony and Peoria Municipal Band, in addition to various other freelance engagements. Jeff has completed his third season as drumline instructor for the Farmington High School Golden Wave marching band, and also assisted with the Canton Marching Band for the 2009 season. Jeff is a co-founder and artistic director of Arc Light Productions, a community theater production company operating out of Glasford.
Also on this concertChoreography - SheldonCantique de Jean Racine – Faure/MusgraveBell Carl a la Big Band – arr. RomeynSanta’s Journey - KaighinHoliday Emblem – arr. SmithA Most Wonderful Christmas – arr. Sheldon
Holiday Concert
Don’t Miss Our Other Concerts
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE:Prairie Wind Ensemble and Washington High School Band
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:30 pmFive Points Performing Arts Center, Washington, IL
American Music Festival (Featuring Area HS Band)Thursday, March 18, 2010
Musical Passports to Other Lands, Thursday, May 13, 2010
Prairie Wind Ensemble on the RadioPrairie Wind Ensemble concerts can also be heard as rebroadcasts on WCBU – FM89.9, and on wcbufm.org. Our thanks to Public Radio for the support of local arts programs.
The October 11th concert will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, November 14 at 8 PM and Sunday, November 17 at 7 PM.
The December 11th concert will be rebroadcast onWednesday, January 6 at 8 PM and Saturday, January 9 at 7 PM.
Quarterly Newsletter of the Prairie Wind Ensemble — Issue 6, November 2009THE PRAIRIE WIND
WELCOMEThis is our second year of a quarterly newsletter that will inform the public about Central Illinois’ premier adult concert band, the Prairie Wind Ensemble. This group of 70 professional and semi-professional musicians, established in 1978, performs four times each year on the campus of Illinois Central College and presents to its audience only the best of concert band music. Our mission is to:
1) Contribute positively to the musical environment it serves whether local, state, national or international;2) Provide an opportunity for individual musical expression and growth among membership;3) Provide an opportunity for contact between and among musicians of advanced proficiency;4) Reaffirm the community concert band position in American music.
Each of our concerts generally represents a theme and this year we have four wonderful programs planned for our audience. Each concert will also feature a soloist. Our first three soloists of the year come from the members of the band or selected area adult musicians and the fourth is the winner of our Earl Barnes Student Soloist Contest, featuring a talented high school musician on our concert in May. A guest conductor from the group is also selected for each concert. Since the membership of the PWE is for the most part area music educators, we encourage them to front the group and share their musicianship from the podium as well.
Our DirectorRobert Sheldon has been the director of the PWE for the past five years, succeeding our founder Dr. Donald Lewellen. Bob is internationally recognized as one of the world’s finest band music composers and conductors. Bob’s primary position at this time is chief editor of the band music division of Alfred Music. He has experience teaching at all levels and you can read more about him on our website, www.prairiewindensemble.com.
The Prairie Wind — Issue 6, November 2009 — Page 1
Prairie Winds CalendarOct. 22 – Rehearsals start for December concert Other rehearsals – Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19. Dec. 3, 10Dec. 11 – Second Concert – 7:30pmJan. – PWE Board Meeting TBAFeb. 4 - Rehearsals begin for third concert Other dates Feb. 11, 18, 26, March 4, 11Feb. 15 – Earl Barnes Student Soloist Auditions March 17 – Performance with Washington HS at Five Points - 7:30pmMarch 18 – Third Concert – 7:30 PACCMarch 25 – PWE Board Meeting, Prior to Cycle #4 first rehearsal March 25 – Rehearsals begin for fourth concert Other dates April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 May 13 – Final Concert of 2008-09 Season, 7:30 pm PACC May 22 – PWE Spring Party
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