NCMEA Jazz Program Nov 2008.pub - Cary Academy

Special Thanks To
Marianne, Katie, and Will Grush
Cary Academy Band students, past and present
Parents of Cary Academy Band students
Cary Academy Administration, Faculty, and Staff
Cary Academy Board of Directors
Mr. Shannon Clark, Theater Manager, Cary Academy
Ms. Bonnie Dodwell, Arts Programs and Yearbook, Cary Academy
Mr. Toye Eskridge, Advancement, Cary Academy
Mr. Michael Hayes, Arts Department Chair, Cary Academy
Mr. Yiying Qiao, Orchestra Director, Cary Academy
Mr. Robert Griffin, Piano sectionals, Chapel Hill, NC
Mr. Rick Hinson, Percussion sectionals, Raleigh, NC
Mr. Cecil Johnson, sectionals, combos, rehearsals, Raleigh, NC
Mr. David Kroschell, Trombone sectionals, Raleigh, NC
Mr. Ramon Kenan, Trumpet sectionals, Raleigh, NC
Mr. Ed Moon, Bass sectionals, Raleigh, NC
Mr. Kevin Van Sant, Guitar sectionals, Raleigh, NC
Mr. Bruce Smith, Rhythm Sectionals, Cary, NC
Dr. Dwayne Wilson, Director of Bands, Campbell University
Mr. Mark Beamish, Assistant Principal, Farmington Woods Elementary
Mr. Andy Carter, NCMEA Jazz Section Chair
Mr. Barry Carroll and Mr. Jason Honeycutt, Music and Arts
The Cary Academy
Jazz Bands
North Carolina Music Educators Association
In-Service Conference
South Main Hall 7 and 8
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Monday, November 10, 2008
12:45 PM

Cary Academy
Founded in 1996 and opening its doors in 1997, Cary Academy is a learning community
committed to providing a challenging curriculum that reflects the school’s mission of
discovery, innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As an independent, collegepreparatory
school, Cary Academy creates a secure and nurturing environment for
students in grades 6-12 to discover new talents, interests and to develop academically,
physically and emotionally. Enrollment during 2008-2009 is 718, along with
135 faculty and staff.
Presenting a curriculum strongly grounded in the sciences and humanities, Cary
Academy remains firmly committed to meeting the needs of each individual student.
Small classes allow for close student-faculty relationships which are then strengthened
outside the classroom by teachers assuming the roles of advisors, coaches and
mentors. State of the art technology enables innovative learning, while our fine arts
program allows the creativity of each student to blossom.
From the initial tentative steps to the graduation march, Cary Academy plays an integral
part in developing independence and shaping integrity in every student. With
every personal and academic achievement, Cary Academy students not only gain
knowledge and skills, but build confidence, determination, and the will to succeed.
Students at Cary Academy have the opportunity to participate in a well-rounded band
program, taught by band director Eric Grush. Upper School courses include Honors
Jazz Band, Concert Band, Jazz Improvisation, and two levels of Music Theory/
Composition. Middle School courses include Middle School Band, Beginning Band, and
Music Technology Exploration. Extracurricular activities include Middle School Jazz
Band, Upper School Drumline, Pep Band, and Electronic Music Club.
Cary Academy Administration
Mr. Don Berger, Head of School
Mr. Mitch McGuigan, Head of Upper School
Mrs. Marti Jenkins, Head of Middle School
Cary Academy Fine and Performing Arts Faculty
Mr. Shannon Clark, Theater Manager
Mr. Jason Franklin, Visual Art
Mr. Eric Grush, Band
Mr. Michael Hayes, Department Chair
Mrs. Jacquie Holcombe, Chorus
Mr. Lee Leal, Visual Art
Mr. Glen Matthews, Theater
Mr. Yiying Qiao, Orchestra
Mrs. Margo Smith, Visual Art
Mrs. Linda Velto, Accompanist
Mrs. Betsy Ward-Hutchison, Dance

Guest Performers And Clinicians 2000-2008
00-01 Leon Jordan's Continentals
01-02 Greg Gelb Swing Band
02-03 NCSU Jazz Ensemble, West Lake MS Jazz Band
03-04 Enloe HS Jazz Band, Jack Pindell
04-05 Dr. Steve Haines and the UNCG Faculty Jazz Combo, NCSU Jazz Ensemble
05-06 Jim Ketch, John Brown, Dr. John Entzi
06-07 Dr. Dwayne Wilson and the Campbell University music faculty
07-08 Cecil Johnson, Ramon Kenan, George Knott, Kevin Van Sant, Matt Vooris
08-09 Robert Griffin, Rick Hinson, Cecil Johnson,
Ramon Kenan, David Kroschell, Ed Moon
A Brief History of the CA Jazz Bands
In the Spring of 1998, twenty students in grades 6-9 formed an after school Jazz
Band Club. In ’98-‘99 rehearsals moved to twice a week before school at 7:00AM,
and in 2000 the Jazz Band attended its first adjudicated festivals. Fall of 2000
marked the formation of MS Jazz Band - a club that met once per week for 45 minutes
and was open to all 6th - 8th grade students, regardless of their enrollment in
Band class. US Jazz Band was now recognized as a class, but we still met before
school twice per week. In the spring of 2003, US Jazz Band entered its first competition
in Williamsburg, VA, earning first place in class and a Superior rating.
In ‘03-’04, US Jazz Band became Honors Jazz Band, a class requiring instructor permission
to enroll, and met Tuesday/Thursday for 55 minute periods. This year also
marked the US Jazz Band's performance at the inaugural NCJR-E Jazz Festival. In
‘04-’05, US Jazz Band earned a Superior rating and the Grand Champion Award at
the Music Festivals Competition in Williamsburg, VA. In ‘05-’06, the Upper School
Honors Jazz Band began splitting into combos several times per year and, in the
spring of ’08, the MS and US Jazz Bands and Jazz Combo 3 earned Superior ratings
at the Dixie Classic in Richmond, VA.
Cary Academy has placed students in the All-Region Jazz Band four out of the past
five years. This year, we welcome back adjunct faculty member Cecil Johnson as we
showcase the music of the Kansas City Jazz tradition!
Eric S. Grush, Director of Bands web1.caryacademy.org/facultywebs/eric_grush/
Eric Grush grew up in Raleigh, graduated from Enloe High School, and was selected
to be among the first class of NC Teaching Fellows. He attended UNCG
as a Fletcher and a Presser Scholar and graduated summa cum laude with a degree
in music education. Teachers who have greatly influenced Mr. Grush include
Thomas Sibley, David Rockefeller, Joel Adams, Elizabeth Huss, David Lewis and
Dr. John Locke. In 1997, he became a charter faculty member at Cary Academy
and began to develop the instrumental music program. Mr. Grush is most proud to have been
married for 11 years to his supportive and amazingly patient wife, Marianne, and to be
“Daddy” to six-year-old Katie and three-year-old Will.
Cecil Johnson, saxophone
Daniel Cecil Johnson is a native of Burlington, NC. He has served as soloist and
arranger for the U.S. Air Force Jazz Ambassadors. In 1983, Mr. Johnson
toured with Les Brown and The Band of Renown. From 1984-1986 he served as
president of the North Carolina Jazz Educators (IAJE). From 1990-1993 Mr.
Johnson taught saxophone and jazz improvisation as an adjunct faculty member
at UNC Chapel Hill and he also played in the UNC-CH faculty jazz quintet.
In 1999, he recorded and toured with The Squirrel Nut Zippers, Kathryn Wayland's Jazz
Squad and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Other artists with whom Mr. Johnson has performed
include: NC Symphony, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Gladys Knight, and Doc
Severinsen. He has provided music education for 31 years as an educational representative
for Pearson, McFadyen and Burrage Music Companies. Mr. Johnson has been saxophone instructor
and adjunct faculty member assisting with the Jazz Program at Cary Academy since
2005.
Ramon Kenan, trumpet www.ramonkenan.com
Ramon Kenan is a Raleigh native and a graduate of Enloe High School and Oral
Roberts University. He has held adjunct trumpet professorships at NCCU,
NCSU, and Campbell, and is a member of the NC Jazz Repertory Orchestra
and the Raleigh Jazz Orchestra. Mr. Kenan has written, produced, and published
two solo albums and has performed with music legends such as Clark
Terry, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the O’Jays, and Frankie Valli.

Program
One O’clock Jump Count Basie
Combined Bands and guests
Blues in Hoss Flat Count Basie
Middle School Jazz Band
Every Day (I Have the Blues) Peter Chatman
Upper School Jazz Combo 1 and guests
Now’s the Time Charlie Parker
Andrew Tie, Tenor Sax and Joe Calder, Alto Sax
Lil’ Darlin Neal Hefti
Upper School Honors Jazz Band
How High the Moon Morgan Lewis
Ian Molvie, Bass and Alex Rosenthal, Tenor Sax
I Got Rhythm George Gershwin
Upper School Jazz Combo 2
Red Cross Charlie Parker
Max Braun, Guitar and Alex Coeytaux, Alto Sax
Lester Leaps In Lester Young
Upper School Honors Jazz Band and guests
Lil ‘ Darlin Warner Bros Jazz - First Year Charts
Arr. Roy Phillippe 3-5 Sax/ 2-3 Tpt/ 1-3 Tbn/ 3-4 Rhythm
This tune (AB form) is from a collection “designed for the first year Jazz Ensemble” but some
arrangements are not simple. We have used it with our Middle and Upper School Bands. Optional
parts are included for Flute, Tuba, F Horn, and Baritone TC. We simplified the chord
changes and the written solos are being played.
How High the Moon Kjos - Cutting the Changes
Antonio Garcia Jazz Improvisation via the Key Centers
AB form. Tony was one of the first clinicians we had for the NCJR-E Jazz Ensemble. Along
with typical play-along tracks, his book includes a CD-Rom with printable rhythm section parts,
music theory, and more. The CD has 2 channels – bass/drums only or piano/drums only. We
used Audacity to slow the tempo. Tony’s approach is great for beginning improvisers.
I Got Rhythm Warner Bros Jazz - Aproaching the Standards, vol. 1
Dr. Willie Hill Jazz Improvisation Series (3 volumes)
AABA (song form). Dr. Hill is former President of both IAJE and MENC. These books provide
play-along tracks and a 2 nd track with professional musicians playing the head and improvising
for students to “listen, analyze, transcribe, and commit the tunes to memory”. Also included
are composers’ insights, a discography, rhythm section comping and bass lines, scales/chords,
and licks and tricks for improvising.
Red Cross Sher Music - Real Easy Book 3
Ed. Chuck Sher A Short History of Jazz (Fake Book)
AABA (song form) – rhythm changes. “It is a fakebook of 63 tunes . . . plus scales for soloing,
piano voicings, sample bass lines, guitar diagrams, a quick overview of all the major types of
Jazz, and a short history of the evolution of Jazz”. Also included are sample drum grooves
for all the styles in the book and sample comping patterns. We used Band In a Box software
to create an accompaniment track.
Lester Leaps In Hal Leonard – Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble
Arr. Mark Taylor 5 Sax/ 4 Tpt/ 4 Tbn/ 4 Rhythm/ opt. vibes
Our re-arrangement uses only the head and solo sections with basic rhythm changes.

Program and Resource Notes
One O'clock Jump Warner Bros Jazz - Ultimate Big Band Sounds Vol. 1
Arr. Frank Comstock 3-5 Sax/ 2-3 Tpt/ 2-3 Tbn/ 3-4 Rhythm
This collection is “for Jazz Ensembles from 9 to 15 players”. The arrangement opens
with a Basie piano solo in concert B-flat and changes key to concert D-flat for “ad lib
choruses”. Our re-arrangement is simplified 12 bar blues changes entirely in concert
B-flat. Holding true to how the Basie Band performed it, riffs are repeated for multiple
choruses, with soloists often playing over the band.
Blues in Hoss Flat Hal Leonard - Easy Jazz Ensemble Chart
Arr. Mark Taylor 4-5 Sax/ 3-4Tpt/ 3-4Tbn/ 3-4Rhythm/ opt. vibes
This medium shuffle tune is excellent for teaching articulation and style. We simplified
the 12 bar blues in E-flat for consistency throughout. The ending is re-arranged
to skip straight to the final chord of the coda. Flutes play Alto Sax 1 - 8va, Clarinets
play Tenor Sax 2 in range, Bass Clarinet plays Bari Sax in range, Tuba plays Trombone
4 - 8vb. We used Finale software to re-write the parts.
Every Day I Have the Blues Hal Leonard - Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Series
Arr. Roger Holmes 5 Sax/ 4Tpt/ 4Tbn/ 4 Rhythm
Our vocalist uses the arrangement’s lead sheet and the Combo plays basic 12 bar
blues in F. The horns play the “Things Ain’t What They Used to Be” head to lead in
to the vocalist. Combo members and vocalist sing call and response on “Every Day”,
followed by a solo section. The final chorus stops after ii V for a tag ending.
Now’s the Time Hal Leonard - Jazz Play-Along vol. 26, Charlie Parker
This 12 bar blues in B-flat is also in the Aebersold vol. 6 (All-Bird). Aebersold has
more choruses and is better for practicing. Hal Leonard books are better for performing
as they offer a track with the head as well as accompaniment. Some Aebersold
book accompaniments are part of Smart Music software. Use Smart Music to
change key, tempo, or instrumentation. Also use free Audacity software to edit,
change key, or change tempo. We used Audacity to cut out choruses of recorded
accompaniments to save time today.
08-09 Middle School Jazz Band
Brass
Zach Graves Trumpet 8
Daniel Orol Trumpet 8
Devon Witek Trumpet/Piano 7
Andy Neiswender Trombone 8
Daniel Sheitman Trombone 7
Adam Shpurker Trombone/Trumpet 7
Thomas Worm Euphonium 8
David Maydew Tuba 8
Woodwinds
Adrienne Bell-Koch Flute 8
Brittany Powell Flute 7
Andy Cooper Clarinet 7
Patrick Lambert Clarinet 8
Thomas Allemeier Bass Clarinet 7
Zack Layne Alto Sax 8
Austin Mangelsdorf Alto Sax 7
Jason Franklin Tenor Sax 8
Rhythm
Ethan Coeytaux Guitar/Piano 8
Raymond Reynolds Bass 7
Jake Buchanan Drums 7
Gerry Cuomo Drums 8

08-09 Upper School Jazz Band
Woodwinds
Joe Calder Alto Sax 9
Alex Coeytaux Alto Sax 9
Alex Rosenthal Tenor Sax 11
Andrew Tie Tenor Sax 10
Mike McCord Baritone Sax 11
Brass
Simon Reynders Trumpet 9
Nick Schumann Trumpet 10
Connor Smithson Trumpet 09 12
Rhythm
Victoria Ravenel Piano 11
Ian Molvie Bass 09 12
Miguel Alecio Bass 09 12
Max Braun Guitar 10
Matt Rushin Guitar 9
Harrison Wicker Guitar/Drums 9
Brandon Wilson Drums 11
Gaurav Judge Vibes 9
Katie Lipscomb Soprano 10
09 Senior
Combo 1 - Alex Coeytaux, Alex Rosenthal, Connor Smithson, Ian Molvie,
Max Braun, Brandon Wilson, Katie Lipscomb
Combo 2 - Joe Calder, Andrew Tie, Mike McCord, Simon Reynders, Victoria
Ravenel, Nick Schumann, Miguel Alecio, Matt Rushin, Harrison Wicker, Gaurav
Judge
07-08 Middle School Jazz Band
Flute Mehrie Powell, Tyler Powell
Sax Alex Coeytaux, Joe Calder, Jason Franklin
Trumpet Joseph Cornett, Zach Graves, Devon Witek
Drums Jake Buchanan, Gerry Cuomo, Matt Williams
Bass Brett Reuben
Piano Ryan Cinoman, Devon Witek
Guitar Jeremy Kleiman, Matt Rushin, Harrison Wicker
Vibes Gaurav Judge
07-08 Upper School Jazz Band
Alto Sax Patrick Kenna, Mike McCord, Andrew Tie
Tenor Sax Scott Stanton, Alex Rosenthal
Baritone Sax Colin Everett
Trumpet Thomas Kenna, Tyler Hartsfield, Ross Plastina, Connor Smithson
Piano Justin Ketzler, Vann Mitchell
Guitar Max Braun, Alex Nordin
Bass Miguel Alecio, Ian Molvie
Drums Aaron Harrington, Matt Hamm, Brandon Wilson
Past Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Recipients
Jordan Mitchell, ’01; Adam Peterson, ‘02/’04; Zach Hobbs, ‘03/’04;
Joelle Portzer, ’05; Rob Smithson, ’06; Rachel Parks, ’07; Scott Stanton, ‘08
Past NC Regional Jazz Band Participants
Adam Peterson, ’03; Zach Hobbs, ’03; Joelle Portzer, ’03, ’05;
Rachel Parks, ’07; Colin Everett, ‘08