Full Program - Missouri Music Educators Association

Thursday, 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salon A
Lindbergh Jazz Ensemble
David Wyss
The Rotten Kid................................................................................. Buddy Greco/arr. Dick Grove
Hal Leonard Corporation
The “Bluest” Blues........................................................................................................Tom Kubis
Walrus
Stella By Starlight......................................................................... Victor Young/arr. Alan Baylock
RYCUN Music
Off-the-Wall Samba...................................................................................................Brett Stamps
Alfred Music
David Wyss is currently in his sixth year of teaching music in the Lindbergh School District and
in his first year as Director of Bands at Lindbergh High School. He began his teaching career
as an assistant director at Pattonville High School in 2001 along side Denny McFarland, Sara
Deutschmann and Abigail Williams. A graduate of St. Charles West High School, Mr. Wyss was
a student of Bob Spiegleman, Jeff Fuchs, and Terry Martinez as well as Ken Drury at Jefferson
Middle School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2000
studying under Dr. Alec Pickard and Dr. Dale Lonis as well as his Master’s degree from Southwest
Baptist University in 2009.
At Lindbergh, Mr. Wyss directs the Symphonic Band, the 213-member “Spirit of St. Louis” Marching
Band, and the Jazz Ensemble. Additionally, he assists with the Freshman Band and instructs two
sections of music technology classes. Mr. Wyss is a member of NAfME, MMEA, MOAJE, MBA and
NEA. He is very grateful for the love and support of his family. He resides in Lake St. Louis with
his wife, Molly and daughter, Emma.
The Lindbergh Band Program’s foundation has been built through the tireless effort, uncompromising
determination and endless passion of former director, Bob Spiegelman and a very dedicated staff-
Brian Wyss, Dan Arana, Jeremy McMahon, Chelsea Silvermintz, Tim Linsenbardt, Alec Patton,
Jamie Hutson and Sheryl Silverberg. Without Bob’s love of music and teaching, the Lindbergh
Jazz Ensemble would not be what they are today, and for that, we would like to dedicate this very
special performance to him.
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