January 17, 2012 |
Gwinnett County Public Schools Band Events
Gwinnett County Public Schools
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 Archer HS - Brian Wolfe, Director |
 Brookwood HS - Rudy Wilson and Laura Stanley, Directors |
 Central Gwinnett HS - Chad Deal, Director |
 Collins Hill HS - Ryan Bybee and Daniel Trueman, Directors |
 Dacula HS Band - Doug Harkness, Director |
 Grayson HS Band - Robert J. Barnes, Director |
 Lanier HS Band - Heath Lawless, Director |
 Mill Creek HS - Erik Mason, Director |
 Mountain View HS - William Owens, Director |
 Norcross HS - Rudy Gilbert and Doug Maloney, Directors |
 Parkview HS Band - Richard Magner, Director |
 Shiloh HS - Barrett Alexander, Director |
Tubas players from the Hull Middle School Band participated in the Merry Tuba Christmas Concert in downtown Atlanta on December 3, 2010. Directors of the Hull Middle School Tuba Players are Cliff Jones and Gino Fitzpatrick.
TUBACHRISTMAS was conceived in 1974 as a tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Through the legendary William J. Bell we reflect on our heritage and honor all great artists/teachers whose legacy has given us high performance standards, well structured pedagogy, professional integrity, personal values and a camaraderie envied by all other instrumentalists. The first TUBACHRISTMAS was conducted by the late Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974. Traditional Christmas music performed at the first TUBACHRISTMAS was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. Wilder composed many solo and ensemble compositions for tuba and euphonium. He was a loyal supporter of every effort to improve the literature and public image of our chosen instruments. Through Alec Wilder we express our respect and gratitude to all composers who continue to embrace our instruments with their compositions and contribute to the ever growing solo and ensemble repertoire for tuba and euphonium.
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Students from the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology recently performed at the Gwinnett Chamber's 1818 Club and Hudgens Art Center for the 25th Class of Leadership Gwinnett. Students performed during the luncheon and evening reception. Sponsored by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, the mission of Leadership Gwinnett is "To educate, equip, and engage leaders to serve and strengthen Gwinnett County and the Region." Students had the opportunity to speak with Gwinnett's business leaders, politicians, and educators found in every aspect of Gwinnett business, civic, and cultural life.
Chelsea Sharpe ~ Duluth HS OrchestraDuluth High School orchestra senior Chelsea Sharpe performed Samuel Barber's Concerto for Solo Violin and Orchestra Op. 1 with the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra Sunday, May 8 at Symphony Hall. Chelsea was the winner of the Youth Symphony's concerto competition winning the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Orchestra. She has served as the concertmaster for the 2010-2011 season.
Chelsea is a member of the Atlanta Symphony's Talent Development Program and studies violin with ASO violinist Ronda Respess. Chelsea has spent the last 6 summers attending music camps including the Interlochen Arts Center, Brevard Music Center, Bowdoin, and the prestigious Meadowmount School founded by the Juilliard pedagogue Ivan Galamian. This summer Chelsea will be attending the Charles Castleman Quartet Program at the State University of New York in Fredonia. She received a scholarship to attend the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston Texas for 2011-2012. Chelsea made the Georgia All-State Orchestra six years running and two years as concertmaster. She also won this years Duluth Fine Arts League College Scholarship given to a graduating senior.
HPS 2011 Finalist Press Release
Chelsea Sharpe, orchestra student at 
Duluth High School, has been named the Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra for the 2010-11 season. Shawn Morton and Dr. Peter Lemonds, Duluth High School orchestra directors, and orchestra community congratulate Chelsea on this most prestigious accomplishment.
The Hull Middle School Orchestra has received the Exemplary Performance Award from the Georgia Music Educator's Association (GMEA). To be considered for this award the orchestra must have had students attend the All-State Orchestra, Solo and Ensemble Festival, and receive superior ratings at GMEA's Large Group Performance Evaluation. Hull Middle School Orchestra was one of only three middle school orchestras in the State to receive this prestigious award. The orchestra directors at Hull MS are Dana Lu, Amanda McClellan, and Janice Yoon. Mr. Ed Davis, representative and past-president of GMEA, attended the Hull Middle School Fall Orchestra Concert on September 27, 2011 and presented the award.
The Crews Middle School Orchestra has received the Exemplary Performance Award from the Georgia Music Educator's Association (GMEA). To be considered for this award the orchestra must have had students attend the All-State Orchestra, Solo and Ensemble Festival, and receive superior ratings at GMEA's Large Group Performance Evaluation. Crews Middle School Orchestra was one of only three middle school orchestras in the State to receive this prestigious award. The orchestra directors at Crews MS are Ashley Phillips and Sydney Mellard. Mr. Ed Davis, representative and past-president of GMEA, attended the Crews Middle School Fall Orchestra Concert on September 29, 2011 and presented the award.
Mr. Ed Davis of the Georgia Music Educators Association presented the North Gwinnett Middle School Orchestra the GMEA Exemplary Performance Award for Middle School Orchestra. The directors of the orchestra are Sarah Black, Amy Clement, and Bo Na.
The Exemplary Performance Award is presented to middle school orchestras that achieve outstanding results in all areas of performance sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association. These areas include Large Group Performance Evaluation, Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation, All State, and Orchestra events. The award recognizes outstanding orchestras in Georgia whose students excel in all aspects of performance, both individually and as part of a group.
Gwinnett County Public Schools annual Elementary Honor Chorus will be held on March 5, 2011 at 2:30 PM at Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, Georgia. Leigh Ann Wearne, former chorus director of North Gwinnett High School, will be the guest conductor and Katie Grauch, elementary general music specialist at Brookwood Elementary, will be the piano accompanist. Students from fifty-one GCPS elementary schools will be participating making this the largest Elementary Honor Chorus.
Congratulations to the Collins Hill Screamin’ Eagle Band on their GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP at the Sprayberry High School Southern Invitational on Saturday Oct. 16th, 2010!!! The ensemble also took top honors in visual, general effect, and colorguard! This was a record-setting achievement for the Screamin’ Eagles, as it marks the first time in our program history that the marching band has won TWO Grand Championships in one season!!!
The Collins Hill Screamin’ Eagle Band also won the GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP at the Georgia Contest of Champions on Saturday Oct. 9th, 2010!!!
The ensemble also took top honors in music, music effect, visual, visual effect, and colorguard! These students are certainly deserving of recognition for their hard work! The show, “DECONSTRUCTION”, is off to a great start!