A Brief History of the Tri-County Honors Band

 

From 1980-81 to 1990-91 the following schools participated in the Wayne County Schools Honors Band: Chippewa, Dalton, Norwayne, Northwestern, Smithville, Triway, and Waynedale.  The exception was 1984 when Hillsdale was included (the school is not in Wayne County but some of its district includes the western part of the county and they compete in the WCAL).  From 1980-81 to 1984-85 the Wayne County Schools Honors Band was held at Triway High School, but in 1986 it was permanently moved to McGaw Chapel on the campus of the College of Wooster.  In 1991-92, Rittman joined the honors band.  In 1994-95, the band became the Wayne County Honors Band, sponsored by the Ashland-Wayne County Schools.   In 1995-96, the band was sponsored by the Ashland-Wayne County Educational Service Center in partnership with the College of Wooster.  In 1996-97, the band was sponsored by the Tri-County Educational Service Center in partnership with the College of Wooster.  The Wayne County Honors Band became the Tri-County Honors Band in 2000.  The following schools joined the original 7 member schools and Rittman:  Mapleton, Hiland, Hillsdale, and West Holmes.  The next year a second band was added since more school districts were participating.  In 2003, Loudonville joined the honors band.  The most recent addition is Black River in 2008, which now brings the total to 14 school districts participating in the Tri-County Honors Band.

 

 

1980-81 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

Triway High School

January 26, 1981

Guest Conductor: Charles Boggess, Music Department Chairman, West Liberty State College

Cheryl Culberton - piccolo (1 of 1)

Kelly Daye - flute (1 of 8)

Sherry Tarantino - Bassoon (1 of 2)

Jeff Leist - Clarinet (9 of 12)

Keith Nestor - Clarinet (10 of 12)

Brad Bahl - Trumpet (1 of 9)

Roger Hamilton - Trumpet (6 of 9)

Jeff Jones - Trombone (4 of 7)

Craig Mokma - Trombone (5 of 7)

Mike Mohr - Tuba (3 of 4)

Don Shank - Percussion (4 of 7)

 

 

1981-82 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

Triway High School

January 25, 1982

Guest Conductor: Lt. Col. Harold C. Johnson, 661st Air Force Band (The Band of Flight)

Lisa Moore - Flute (5 of 8)

April Wile - Flute (6 of 8)

Andrew Vaeth - Bassoon (1 of 2)

Lynette Fulton - Bassoon (2 of 2)

Jeff Leist - Clarinet (1 of 11)

Keith Nestor - Clarinet (2 of 11)

Greg Miller - Trumpet (2 of 9)

Patrick Smailes - Trumpet (7 of 9)

Jeff LaFever - Horn (3 of 6)

Craig Mokma - Trombone (6 of 6)

 

 

1983-84 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

Triway High School

January 30, 1984, 7:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: J. Ted Wagner, Director of Bands, Perry Local Schools

Guest Band: Perry Jazz Ensemble I

 

Andrew Vaeth - Bassoon (1 of 2)

Cindy King - Bassoon (2 of 2)

Cindi Aylsworth - Clarinet (3 of 12) - did not perform?

Karen Bahl - Clarinet (6 of 12)

Becky Rickabaugh - Bass Clarinet (1 of 3)

Ken Schnipke - Trumpet (1 of 9)

Will Cooley - Baritone (2 of 4)

Todd Hunt - Tuba (3 of 4)

LuAnn Jameson - Percussion (4 of 7)

 

 

1984-85 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

Triway High School

January 28, 1985, 7:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Michael R. Golemo, Asst. Director of Bands & Marching Band Director, Akron University

Guest Band: College of Wooster Jazz Ensemble, Nancy Ditmer, Director

 

Jill Stauffer - Piccolo (1 of 1)

Deb Schnipke - Bassoon (1 of 1)

Lisa Snoddy - Clarinet (1 of 11)

Liz Gwin - Clarinet (4 of 11)

Jennifer Summers - Clarinet (6 of 11)

Cindie Swartzwalder - Alto Clarinet (1 of 1)

Ken Schnipke - Trumpet (1 of 9)

Glenn Mills - Trombone (4 of 5)

Brian Vaeth - Baritone (4 of 4)

Dave Fulton - Tuba (5 of 5)

 

 

1985-86 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, The College of Wooster

January 26, 1986, 3:00 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Nancy Ditmer, Director of Bands, College of Wooster

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

 

Meegan Stock - Flute (4 of 10)

Raylene Weirick - Flute (9 of 10)

Deb Schnipke - Oboe (1 of 3)

Lori Hastings - Bassoon (3 of 3)

Jennifer Summers - Clarinet (7 of 12)

Carmen Alcorn - Clarinet (9 of 12)

Ken Schnipke - Trumpet (2 of 9)

Mark Daye - Trumpet (6 of 9)

Ken Wise - Trumpet (8 of 9)

Mike Trotter - Tuba (3 of 3)

 

 

1986-87 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 25, 1987, 3:00 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Nancy Ditmer, Director of Bands, College of Wooster

Guest Band: College of Wooster Jazz Ensemble, Jeffrey Lindberg, Director

 

Raylene Weirick - Flute (3 of 8)

Meegan Stock - Flute (7 of 8)

Deb Schnipke - Oboe (1 of 3)

Lori Hastings - Bassoon (2 of 2)

Karen Rohrer - Clarinet (6 of 12)

Deb Deneke - Clarinet (7 of 12)

Carmen Alcorn - Clarinet (9 of 12)

Rachel Repp - Alto Clarinet (2 of 2)

Rita Mills - Bass Clarinet (1 of 2)

Julie Oneacre - Alto Saxophone (2 of 3)

David Snoddy - Trumpet (2 of 8)

Kim VanOrman - Horn (4 of 6)

 

 

1987-88 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 31, 1988, 3:00 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Nancy Ditmer, Director of Bands, College of Wooster

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

 

Raylene Weirick - Flute (2 of 9)

Karen Rohrer - Clarinet (4 of 13)

Rick Reischman - Clarinet (10 of 13)

Christine Finley - Alto Clarinet (1 of 2)

Charles Stine - Alto Saxophone (2 of 4)

Todd Oneacre - Tenor Saxophone (2 of 2)

David Snoddy - Trumpet (2 of 10)

Jeff Bertsch - Trumpet (5 of 10)

Kim VanOrman - Horn (5 of 8)

Soni Voss - Trombone (3 of 6)

Dave Trotter - Baritone (3 of 4)

Terrence Metz - Tuba (3 of 4)

Don Baney - Percussion (2 of 7)

Jeff Watson - Percussion (7 of 7)

 

 

1988-89 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 29, 1989, 3:00 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Robert D. Jorgensen, Director of Bands, Akron University

Guest Band: College of Wooster Brass, David Lueschen, Director

 

Aleta Roberts - Flute (4 of 9)

Annette Summers - Bassoon (1 of 2)

Lisa Hastings - Clarinet (6 of 13)

Michelle Manson - Alto Clarinet (2 of 2)

Rachel Repp - Contra-bass Clarinet (1 of 1)

Charles Stein - Alto Saxophone (3 of 5)

Todd Oneacre - Tenor Saxophone (1 of 2)

Jeff Bertsch - Trumpet (5 of 10)

Todd Gerber - Horn (6 of 8)

Brian Butler - Trombone (5 of 6)

Luke Weidensaul - Baritone (4 of 4)

Terrence Metz - Tuba (2 of 4)

 

 

1990-91 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 27, 1991, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Nancy Ditmer, Director of Bands, College of Wooster

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

 

Ted Lilley - Clarinet (3 of 12)

Melissa Metz - Clarinet (5 of 12)

Andi Phillips - Alto Clarinet (2 of 2)

Heather VanSickle - Bass Clarinet (3 of 3)

Tim VanSickle - Alto Saxophone (2 of 4)

Vince Yoder - Tenor Saxophone (2 of 2)

Richard Brooks - Trumpet (2 of 9)

Kendra Brown - Trumpet (8 of 9)

Andy Bowman - Horn (3 of 6)

Curt Ferree - Horn (5 of 6)

Mike Terwilliger - Trombone (3 of 6)

Steve Finney - Tuba (4 of 4)

Rick Rafferty - Percussion (6 of 8)

 

 

1991-92 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 26, 1992, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Dr. Patricia Grutzmacher, Department Coordinator, Kent State University Stark Campus

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers, Nancy Ditmer, Conductor

 

Lisa Graff - Flute (7 of 10)

Vanessa Rowland - Oboe (1 of 1)

Ted Lilley - Clarinet (2 of 11)

Jill Edgington - Clarinet (8 of 11)

Tim VanSickle - Alto Saxophone (4 of 4)

Richard Brooks - Trumpet (1 of 9)

Andy Bowman - Horn (5 of 6)

Michelle Baney - Horn (6 of 6)

Mike Terwilliger - Trombone (2 of 8)

Michael Stein - Baritone (4 of 5)

Mark Galbraith - Tuba (4 of 5)

Tim Graff - Percussion (2 of 7)

 

 

1992-93 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 17, 1993, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Richard L. Blatti, Associate Director of Bands, The Ohio State University

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers, Nancy Ditmer, Conductor

 

Brooke Higgins - Oboe (2 of 2)

Ted Lilley - Clarinet (2 of 12)

Diana Sparr - Alto Clarinet (1 of 2)

Paula Moore - Trumpet (5 of 9)

Laura Anderson - Horn (4 of 7)

Andy Bowman - Horn (6 of 7)

Matt Mackey - Trombone (4 of 6)

Michael Lilley - Baritone (4 of 4)

Mark Galbraith - Tuba (2 of 4)

Tim Graff - Percussion (1 of 4)

 

 

1993-94 Wayne County Schools Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, The College of Wooster

January 30, 1994, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Dr. Gary Ciepluch, Director of Bands, Case Western Reserve University

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band, Pipers & Dancers, David Cleveland, Interim Director

 

Jodi Edgington - Flute (6 of 10)

Brooke Higgins - Oboe (1 of 1)

Tina Pflugh - Clarinet (5 of 12)

Diana Sparr - Alto Clarinet (1 of 1)

Jason Marker - Tenor Saxophone (1 of 1)

Paula Moore - Trumpet (2 of 9)

Laura Anderson - Horn (2 of 6)

Matt Mackey - Trombone (3 of 5)

Chris Finney - Trombone (5 of 5)

Tony Colich - Tuba (3 of 4)

Brian Musselman - Percussion (not in specified order)

 

 

1994-95 Wayne County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 29, 1995, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Nancy Ditmer, Director of Bands, College of Wooster

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

 

Michelle Terwilliger - Flute (9 of 9)

Stacey Schwarzwalder - Oboe (1 of 1)

Susan Brooks - Clarinet (6 of 12)

Robin Amos - Clarinet (11 of 12)

Kristina Berkey - Bass Clarinet (2 of 2)

Eric Taggart - Alto Saxophone (4 of 4)

Paula Moore - Trumpet (1 of 9)

Geoff Litteral - Trumpet (2 of 9)

Laura Anderson - Horn (2 of 4)

Robert Carter - Tuba (2 of 4)

Todd Roessner - Tuba (4 of 4)

Todd Hosfeld - Percussion (1 of 6)

 

 

1995-96 Wayne County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 28, 1996, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Nancy Ditmer, Director of Bands, College of Wooster

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers, Nancy Ditmer, Conductor

 

Michelle Terwilliger - Flute (3 of 9)

Becky Wright - Flute (5 of 9)

Holly Alcorn - Clarinet (8 of 12)

Kristi Crater - Clarinet (10 of 12)

Geoff Litteral - Trumpet (1 of 9)

Dori Taylor - Horn (4 of 6)

Rebecca Ray - Horn (5 of 6)

Rob Carter - Tuba (1 of 4)

Ryan Schmid - Percussion (7 of 7)

 

 

1996-97 Wayne County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 26, 1997, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Dr. William K. Guegold, Assoc. Dean, College of Fine & Applied Arts, University of Akron

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers, Nancy Ditmer, Conductor

 

Kristi Crater - Clarinet (5 of 12)

Steph Schwarzwalder - Trumpet (1 of 8)

Crystal Franklin - Trumpet (3 of 8)

Rebecca Ray - Horn (1 of 8)

Dori Taylor - Horn (4 of 8)

Jay Todd - Trombone (4 of 7)

Mandy McMillen - Trombone (5 of 7)

Cathy Landers - Baritone (1 of 3)

Brian Finney - Tuba (4 of 4)

Scott Roessner - Percussion (2 of 6)

 

 

1997-98 Wayne County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

February 1, 1998, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: David Eaton, Professor of Music, Mount Vernon Nazarene College

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers, Nancy Ditmer, Conductor

 

Angela Henley - Flute (7 of 9)

Lisa Bowman - Bassoon (1 of 2)

Brandy Alexander - Clarinet (12 of 12)

Brian Brumme - Trumpet (1 of 9)

Matt Eisinger - Horn (4 of 8)

Pam Wachtel - Horn (6 of 8)

Brian Finney - Tuba (3 of 4)

Tyler Weaver - Percussion (1 of 7)

Ryan Schmid - Percussion (2 of 7)

 

 

1999-2000 Tri-County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

February 6, 2000, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Leonard Salvo, Director of Bands, Ashland University

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers, Nancy Ditmer, Conductor

 

Nicole Denman - Flute (8 of 13)

Lisa Bowman - Bassoon (2 of 3)

Melody Briand - Clarinet (1 of 15)

Brandy Alexander - Clarinet (10 of 15)

Jessica Berry - Trumpet (6 of 12)

Kim Berry - Horn (4 of 8)

Julia Fath - Horn (5 of 8)

Brennan Snow - Trombone (3 of 8)

Curt Rowland - Tuba (4 of 5)

Derek Bell - Percussion (2 of 8)

Matt Baker - Percussion (3 of 8)

 

 

2000-01 Tri-County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 28, 2001, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductors: Neal McMullian, Director of Bands, Malone College

       Galen Karriker, Assisstant Director of Bands, University of Akron

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers, Nancy Ditmer, Conductor

 

McMullian Band:

Christina Berry - Flute (3 of 8)

Vicki Sombuttaveekoon - Bassoon (1 of 2)

Mandy McCoy - Clarinet (5 of 11)

John Erbacher - Trombone (3 of 6)

Jeff Jewell - Percussion (1 of 6)

Michael Haston - Percussion (4 of 6)

 

Karriker Band:

Melody Briand - Clarinet (2 of 10)

Jessica Smetzer - Tenor Saxophone (1 of 1)

Josh Cline - Baritone Saxophone (1 of 2)

Trista Smith - Trumpet (7 of 8)

Kim Berry - Horn (1 of 4)

Caitlin McMugh - Baritone (3 of 3)

Derek Bell - Percussion (1 of 7)

Sam Anderson - Percussion (3 of 7)

 

 

2001-02 Tri-County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

February 3, 2002, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductors: Dr. David Booth, Director of Bands, Wright State University

       Nancy Ditmer, Director of Bands, College of Wooster

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

                        Nancy Ditmer, Conductor, Ned Brooks, Associate Conductor

 

Ditmer Band:

Tina Berry - Flute (2 of 8)

Amanda Cline - Clarinet (3 of 13)

Jennifer Woloschyn - Clarinet (4 of 13)

Kim Berry - Horn (1 of 6)

Sam Anderson - Percussion (1 of 7)

 

Booth Band:

Tiffany Carson - Flute (6 of 6)

Vicki Sombuttaveekoon - Bassoon (1 of 2)

Sara-Ann Cline - Bass Clarinet (1 of 2)

Jessica Smetzer - Tenor Saxophone (1 of 2)

Trista Smith - Trumpet (2 of 8)

Rachel Smedley - Trumpet (4 of 8)

Deb Ray - Horn (4 of 5)

Jon Erbacher - Trombone (2 of 4)

Caitlin McHugh - Baritone (1 of 3)

Derek Bell - Percussion (1 of 6)

Mike Haston - Percussion (4 of 6)

 

 

2002-03 Tri-County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 28, 2003, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductors: Kathleen McGrady, Band Director, Springfield Local Schools

       Dr. William Guegold, Chair - School of Music, University of Akron

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

Nancy Ditmer, Conductor, Ned Brooks, Associate Conductor

 

McGrady Band: (second band)

Danielle Carr - Clarinet (1 of 12)         

Noah Myers - Tuba (3 of 4)

 

Guegold Band: (top band)

Holly Sugerman - Flute (3 of 6)

Allison Harding - Oboe (1 of 2)

Vicki Sombuttaveekoon - Bassoon (1 of 1)

Jen Woloschyn - Clarinet (11 of 12)

Sara Ann Cline - Bass Clarinet (1 of 1)

Rachel Smedley - Trumpet (1 of 8)

Deb Ray - Horn (3 of 6)

Melissa Patrick - Trombone (4 of 4)

 

 

2003-04 Tri-County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

January 25, 2004, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductors: Dr. Dane Heuchemer, Associate Professor of Music, Kenyon College

       John Veneskey, Associate Director of Bands, Youngstown State University

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

Nancy Ditmer, Conductor, Ned Brooks, Associate Conductor

 

Veneskey Band: (second band)

Melissa Chewning - Flute (7 of 8)

Joey Bonnell - Clarinet (8 of 11)

Gwen Chamberlain - Clarinet (10 of 11)

Sami Fulton - Alto Saxophone (1 of 3)

Melissa Herman - Trombone (1 of 5)

Jill Seitz - Tuba (3 of 4)

Joey McCartney - Percussion (4 of 6)

 

Huechmer Band: (top band)

Rachel Schlabach - Bassoon (1 of 1)

Sara Ann Cline - Bass Clarinet (1 of 2)

Mike Franks - Alto Saxophone (2 of 2)

Rachel Smedley - Trumpet (1 of 5)

Jason Berry - Trumpet (not listed in program)

Deb Ray - Horn (3 of 4)

 

 

2005-06 Tri-County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

February 5, 2006, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductors: Gene Milford, Senior Lecturer in Music Education, University of Akron

       Gary Tirey, Director of Instrumental Music, Otterbein College

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

Nancy Ditmer, Conductor, Ned Brooks, Associate Conductor

 

Milford Band: (second band)

Erin Pennington - Clarinet (3 of 10)

Ethan Tibbs - Trumpet (8 of 9)

Derek Webb - Percussion (3 of 5)

 

Tirey Band: (top band)

Abby Reber - Flute (4 of 7)

Emily Cline - Oboe (2 of 2)

Melanie Culler - Clarinet (11 of 11)

Brian Kaser - Tenor Saxophone (1 of 1)

Rachael Courtney - Trumpet (8 of 9)

Ivan Sugarman - Percussion (2 of 4)

 

 

2006-07 Tri-County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

February 4, 2007, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductors:  Nancy Ditmer, Director of Bands, College of Wooster

                                Jeffrey Boehm, Associate Professor of Music, Bluffton University

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

Nancy Ditmer, Conductor, Ned Brooks, Associate Conductor

 

Ditmer Band: (second band)

Megan Anderson - Flute (5 of 8)

Hannah George - Flute (6 of 8)

Brian Kaser - Tenor Sax (1 of 1)

Ethan Tibbs - Trumpet (9 of 9)

 

Boehm Band: (top band)

Jayla Miller - Flute (3 of 6)

Emily Cline - Oboe (2 of 2)

Melanie Culler - Clarinet (3 of 10)

Eryn Pennington - Clarinet (10 of 10)

Lesley Biddle - Bass Clarinet (1 of 2)

Rachael Courtney - Trumpet (5 of 9)

Michael Anderson - Horn (1 of 4)

 

 

Canceled Due To Weather:

2007-08 Tri-County Honors Band

McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster

February 3, 2008, 2:30 p.m.

Guest Conductors:  John Franklin, Interim Director of Bands, College of Wooster

                                Leonard Salvo, Director of Bands, Ashland University

Guest Band: College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band with Pipers and Dancers

John Franklin, Interim Conductor, Ned Brooks, Associate Conductor

 

      Jenny Shoots - Flute

      Ashlee Kearnes - Flute

      Megan Anderson - Flute

      Hannah George - Flute

      Melinda Wolboldt - Flute

      Emily Cline - Oboe

      Aryn Pennington - Clarinet

      Melanie Culler - Clarinet

      Lesley Biddle - Bass Clarinet

      Brian Kaser - Tenor Saxophone

      Rachael Courtney - Trumpet

      Ethan Tibbs - Trumpet

      Kenneth Biddle - Trumpet

      Michael Anderson - Horn

      Jamie Wright - Trombone

      Ashley Numbers - Trombone

      Katie Scale - Tuba