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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & THANKS

Cario Band Booster Board

Steve Wiley, President
Ann Gillespie, Secretary
Elizabeth Gerlach, Cashier 
Allison Cianci, Treasurer (Payable)
Katie Dewey, Treasurer (Receivable)
Kat Martin, Uniforms
Kristy Kuhn, Social Media Chair
Jen LeTourneau, Webmaster
Lindsey Brown, Database

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Private Lessons Staff

Flute
John Samuel Roper CLA
Regina Helcher-Yost, Sectionals and CLA

 

Oboe
Liz Knott, CLA
Jessica Miller, Sectionals and CLA

 

Bassoon
Kathy St. John, Sectionals and CLA

 

B-Flat Clarinet
Sarah Newton, CLA
Hank Landrum, Sectionals and CLA

 

Saxophone
Jonathan Kammer, CLA
Richard Cavallo, Sectionals and CLA

Trumpet
Cameron Handel, Sectionals and CLA
Jack McGirr, Sectionals and CLA

Justin Henke, Sectionals and CLA

Horn
Brent Patteson, CLA
Debra Sherill-Ward, Sectionals

 

Baritone/Euphonium
Nina Riley, Sectionals and CLA

 

Trombone
Patrick Duncan, CLA
Carrie Bates, Sectionals and CLA

 

Percussion
Josh Hoover, Sectionals and CLA

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Thank You to...

Melissa Curtis for her unending support of Christian as he grew as a musician.


Norma and Eddie Todd for their constant encouragement of Kalyn, from supporting piano lessons to becoming dedicated band parents.

 

Dan Tetrault for the time, care, and expertise devoted to designing this beautiful program.

 

Bobby Lambert, Lanie Radecke, and Matthew Kilby for serving as extra ears and steadfast support each year, especially throughout the preparation for this performance.

 

Matthew Kilby for composing Halley’s Comet and sharing his music with our students.

 

Andy Poor for his mentorship, friendship, and lasting inspiration to music educators everywhere, and for composing Through the Labyrinth.

 

Scott Rush for your musical insight and expertise in preparing for this performance.

 

Richard Gillespie and Wade Lyon for all the photos and videos you’ve taken as a part of this process!

 

Joe Mesach for his weekly visits and devotion to pulling those beginner instrument rentals.

 

Neville Curtis for your friendship and support over the past 3 years.

 

Our school administrators for their continued support of the band program and for creating space for it to thrive.

 

Our school staff for supporting our students as they grow both academically and musically.

 

Our Band Booster Board for countless hours of planning, organizing, fundraising, and behind-the-scenes work that make opportunities like this possible.

 

Cario Sectional and Lessons Academy Teachers for your weekly dedication to teaching music to our kids!

 

Our band parents and students without you, we don’t get to do the best job in the world. Thank you for your dedication, trust, and support.

 

Michelle Rush, Bill Dickinson, and Sam Mumford for being wonderful collaborators as students begin to explore music options in Middle School.

 

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