HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
The Hillcrest High School Percussion Ensemble is entering its second year as a formal group. The ensemble is comprised of 9th – 12th grade students who are motivated by playing great literature and displaying their passion for music outside of the concert band setting. Students in the ensemble have had experiences performing in the Midwest Clinic, CBDNA Southern Division Conference, All-State Convention, and various honor bands around the state.
John Nicholas Smith is currently serving as the Assistant Band Director at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, AL. He directs the Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Patriot Marching Band, teaches Music Appreciation, and assists with the Wind Ensemble and various chamber groups. Most recently, Mr. Smith has been a conductor at the 2009 Midwest Clinic, 2010 CBDNA Conference, and 2011 China Educational- Cultural Foundation concert series in Shanghai and Beijing, China. Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Auburn University. During his senior year, he was named the “Outstanding Undergraduate Student in the College of Education.” As a student leader, he served as Head and Assistant Drum Major for the Auburn University Marching Band, Principal trumpet of the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Community Orchestra, President and Treasurer of Kappa Kappa Psi, and Founding President for the Student Chapter of the National Band Association.
leadership training, Mr. Smith is on staff for the annual Auburn University Marching/Leadership Camp. He
is also entering his fourth year as a staff member for the Macy’s Great American Marching Band, which performs in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade under the direction of Auburn University’s Director of Bands, Dr. Rick Good. Mr. Smith was born in Bryan, Texas. He later moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where he graduated from Oak Mountain High School.
Concert Program
Friday, Jan. 20, 1:00 P.M. Alabama Ballroom CD
Glitzville!
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Crockarell............................................Row-Loff Productions - 3:30 Three Brothers.............................................................Michael Colgrass
....................................Music for Percussion, Inc. - 4:50 Eine Kleine
Nachtmusik.......................................................Mozart .........................................................................................4:15 Be Thou My Vision .........................................David Mancini & James Sewrey .....................................................................3:00 Recycled.............................................................................Julie
Davila..............................................Row-Loff Productions - 2:00 Stained Glass................................................................David Gillingham...........................................C. Alan Publications - 12:00
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