FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2023
(Registration opens December 9, 2022 at 12:00pm)
The Forney ISD percussion programs will be hosting the 13th annual North Texas Percussion Festival on February 24 & 25, 2025. This year’s clinicians are Dr. Brian Zator (TAMUC), and TBA. Andrew Smit (Lake Highlands HS) will be the clinician for the middle school groups. Each group has the choice of performing one or two selections with judge’s critique after their performances.
Large instruments will be provided for your convenience but each school will be asked to provide their own accessories. Each school will receive written comments and an audio recording. Forney HS is located ten minutes east of Mesquite and twenty minutes east of downtown Dallas.
Few reminders about the festival...
1. High School ensembles can choose a 30 minute slot for $150 or 45 minute slot for $175.
2. Each high school is limited to ONE slot of 30 or 45 minutes.
3. The high school classification will be broken down to a Small division (6 or less) and a Large division (7 or more).
(Registration opens December 9, 2022 at 12:00pm)
The Forney ISD percussion programs will be hosting the 13th annual North Texas Percussion Festival on February 24 & 25, 2025. This year’s clinicians are Dr. Brian Zator (TAMUC), and TBA. Andrew Smit (Lake Highlands HS) will be the clinician for the middle school groups. Each group has the choice of performing one or two selections with judge’s critique after their performances.
Large instruments will be provided for your convenience but each school will be asked to provide their own accessories. Each school will receive written comments and an audio recording. Forney HS is located ten minutes east of Mesquite and twenty minutes east of downtown Dallas.
Few reminders about the festival...
1. High School ensembles can choose a 30 minute slot for $150 or 45 minute slot for $175.
2. Each high school is limited to ONE slot of 30 or 45 minutes.
3. The high school classification will be broken down to a Small division (6 or less) and a Large division (7 or more).
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high school division - clinicians
Dr. Brian Zator is a Professor of Music and the Director of Percussion at Texas A&M University-Commerce, having joined the faculty in 2001. He holds degrees from Baylor University, the University of Michigan and the University of North Texas. He is also a student of world-renowned marimba artist, Keiko Abe, having performed and studied with her in Japan. Dr. Zator has performed at seven Percussive Arts Society International Conventions (PASIC), conventions and festivals across the United States, at Carnegie Hall, and abroad in Brazil, Japan, Australia, Switzerland, Luxembourg and China. He has two CD’s released on Equilibrium Records: “Zamiki: Music for Solo Marimba” and a chamber-works CD entitled, “Zoomorphs”. Dr. Zator was also named a Co-Winner for The American Prize in Instrumental Performance, 2021 (professional division).
Active within the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), he served as President of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. He was a member of the Keyboard and Percussion Ensemble Committees, has written reviews for Percussive Notes, and has adjudicated the PAS International Percussion Ensemble, Composition, and PASIC Marimba Solo Competitions.
Dr. Zator and the A&M-Commerce Percussion Ensemble were one of the three winners of the prestigious 2010 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition. The ensemble also presented a concert at PASIC 2006, featuring works of Minoru Miki, and has released two CD’s since 2007. Dr. Zator has an instructional keyboard book, “Keyboard Fundamentals with Play-Along Tracks”, and several published keyboard percussion solo and ensemble works. He is proud to be a performing artist and clinician for Innovative Percussion, Sabian, Evans, and Black Swamp Percussion.
Andrew Smit is a teacher, composer/arranger, and percussionist. He currently serves as the Director of Percussion at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, TX where he currently resides with his wife and daughter.
He holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Indiana University’s Jacob’s School of Music. While at Indiana University, he studied with professors Kevin Bobo, Steve Houghton, John Tafoya, and Michael Spiro. During his time at Indiana University, he performed in several ensembles including the IU Drumline, Wind Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Brazilian Ensemble, and the Afro-Cuban ensemble, which performed at the 2011 Percussive Arts Society’s International Convention (PASIC).
He has also performed with competitive ensembles including The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. His professional affiliations include the Percussive Arts Society, Texas Music Educators Association, and Texas Bandmasters Association. Andrew is also a proud endorser of Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets.
Active within the Percussive Arts Society (PAS), he served as President of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. He was a member of the Keyboard and Percussion Ensemble Committees, has written reviews for Percussive Notes, and has adjudicated the PAS International Percussion Ensemble, Composition, and PASIC Marimba Solo Competitions.
Dr. Zator and the A&M-Commerce Percussion Ensemble were one of the three winners of the prestigious 2010 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition. The ensemble also presented a concert at PASIC 2006, featuring works of Minoru Miki, and has released two CD’s since 2007. Dr. Zator has an instructional keyboard book, “Keyboard Fundamentals with Play-Along Tracks”, and several published keyboard percussion solo and ensemble works. He is proud to be a performing artist and clinician for Innovative Percussion, Sabian, Evans, and Black Swamp Percussion.
Andrew Smit is a teacher, composer/arranger, and percussionist. He currently serves as the Director of Percussion at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, TX where he currently resides with his wife and daughter.
He holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Indiana University’s Jacob’s School of Music. While at Indiana University, he studied with professors Kevin Bobo, Steve Houghton, John Tafoya, and Michael Spiro. During his time at Indiana University, he performed in several ensembles including the IU Drumline, Wind Ensemble, Concert Orchestra, Brazilian Ensemble, and the Afro-Cuban ensemble, which performed at the 2011 Percussive Arts Society’s International Convention (PASIC).
He has also performed with competitive ensembles including The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. His professional affiliations include the Percussive Arts Society, Texas Music Educators Association, and Texas Bandmasters Association. Andrew is also a proud endorser of Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets.
Forms
Percussion Ensemble Entry Form (Google Form) - Stay posted!
Solo/Duet Entry Form (Google Form)
Festival Invoice (Word document)
Solo/Duet Entry Form (Google Form)
Festival Invoice (Word document)
Results & Schedules
2009 HS Results
2010 HS Results 2010 MS Results
2011 HS Results 2011 MS Results
2012 HS Results 2012 MS Results
2013 HS Results 2013 MS Results
2014 HS Results 2014 MS Results 2014 Solo Results
2015 HS/MS Results 2015 Solo Results
2016 HS Results 2016 MS Results 2016 Solo Results
2017 HS Results 2017 MS Results
2018 HS Results 2018 MS Results 2018 Solo Results
2019 HS Large 2019 HS Small 2019 MS Results 2019 Solo Results
2020 HS Large 2020 HS Small
2022 HS Large 2022 HS Small 2022 MS Results 2022 Solo Results
2010 HS Results 2010 MS Results
2011 HS Results 2011 MS Results
2012 HS Results 2012 MS Results
2013 HS Results 2013 MS Results
2014 HS Results 2014 MS Results 2014 Solo Results
2015 HS/MS Results 2015 Solo Results
2016 HS Results 2016 MS Results 2016 Solo Results
2017 HS Results 2017 MS Results
2018 HS Results 2018 MS Results 2018 Solo Results
2019 HS Large 2019 HS Small 2019 MS Results 2019 Solo Results
2020 HS Large 2020 HS Small
2022 HS Large 2022 HS Small 2022 MS Results 2022 Solo Results
Past Clinicians2009 - Day of Percussion
2010 - Dr. Brian West, TCU Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC 2011 - Dr. Tom Burritt, UT Austin Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC 2012 - Dr. Scott Harris, SFA Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC 2013 - Mr. John Lee, SMU Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC 2014 - Mr. Christopher Deane, UNT Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC Mr. Bobby Lopez, Texas State 2015 - Dr. Lisa Rogers, Texas Tech Mr. Derrick Logozzo, Richland College 2016 - Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC Dr. John Lane, SHSU Dr. Rob Parks, Frisco ISD 2017 - Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC Mr. Mark Ford, UNT Dr. Andrew Eldridge, UTA 2018 - Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC Dr. Andrew Eldridge, UTA Mr. Jacob Garcia, UTA 2019 - Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC Mr. Paul Rennick, UNT Ms. Emily Tannert Patterson, Independent 2020 - Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC Dr. Nathan Daughtrey, C-Alan Publications 2022 - Dr. Tom Burritt, UT Austin Dr. Brian Zator, TAMUC Mr. Eric Rath, Canyon ISD |
PAST WINNERS2010 - Large Division - Rockwall Heath HS, Andrew Eldridge
MS Division - Kain Middle School, Andrew Eldridge 2011 - Large Division - Wylie High School, Russell Ratterree MS Division - Cooper Junior High, Russell Ratterree 2012 - Large Division - Plano East Senior HS, John Brennan MS Division - Stone Middle School, Matt Neal 2013 - Large Division - Plano East Senior HS, John Brennan MS Division - Burnett Junior High, Matt Holm 2014 - Large Division - Aledo High School, Tanner Trigg Small Division - Plano East Senior HS, John Brennan MS Division - Aledo Middle School, Tanner Trigg Solo Division - Euijin Jung, Fossil Ridge High School 2015 - Large Division - Wylie High School, Russell Ratterree Small Division - Wylie High School, Russell Ratterree MS Division - McMillan Junior High, Russell Ratterree Solo Division - Alex Johnson, Coppell High School 2016 - Large Division - Wylie High School, Russell Ratterree Small Division - Creekview High School, Matt Neal MS Division - Apollo Junior High, Mike Garcia Solo Division - H. Boyd, Wylie High School 2017 - Large Division - Plano East Senior HS, John Brennan Small Division - Plano East Senior HS, John Brennan MS Division - Creek Valley Middle School, Tanner Trigg Solo Division - A. Keck, Prosper High School 2018 - Large Division - Plano East Senior HS, John Brennan Small Division - Prosper HS, Michael Huestis MS Division - Apollo/Liberty JH, Michael Garcia Solo Division - A. Machado, Grapevine High School 2019 - Large Division - Denton HS, Philip Elder Small Division - Colleyville Heritage, Nick Beaudet MS Division - Wilson MS, Matt Moore Solo Division - J. Leonard, Prosper HS 2020 - Large Division - V.R. Eaton HS, Matt Moore Small Division - Prosper HS, Michael Huestis 2022 - Large Division - Trinity HS, Manny Flores Small Division - Colleyville Heritage HS, Nick Beaudet MS Division - Kerr MS, Andrew Klein Solo Division - Zach Pospisil & Reese Baily, Eaton HS |
Contact
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Mario Luna Director of Fine Arts - Festival Host maluna@forneyisd.net 469-762-4100 - office 469-762-4101 - fax Jim Gist NFHS Head Band Director - HS contest coordinator jagist@edu.forneyisd.net Riley Warren FHS Percussion Instructor - MS contest/Solo contest coordinator rhwarren@edu.forneyisd.net PLEASE NOTE: REFUNDS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CONTEST DUE TO PLANNED LOGISTICS. |
