American Fork High School Percussion Programs
2002-2010
Spring 2002:
AF Jr. High – Beginning Percussion
· The Temple of Yang by J. Michael Roy
· Ancient Voices-Distant Storms by Michael Varner
· March for Percussion Sextet by David Mancini
· South of the Border by Edward Freytag
· The 1908 Rag by Harry Breuer (featuring Joshua Mackey soloist)
AF Jr. High – Advanced Percussion
· Bayport Sketch by Jared Spears
· Mosaics by Jared Spears
· Cha-cha Rufus by Terry O’Mahoney
· Bien Sabroso by Poncho Sanchez arr. Mayor
· The Chromatic Foxtrot by G.H. Green arr. Becker (featuring Jonathon Keith soloist)
AFHS Percussion
· In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg arr. Fyffe
· Common Relationships Across Percussion by Jonathan Kellis
· The Bells by William Byrd arr. Raush
· Hannibal’s Revenge by Andy Narell arr. Rennick
· Lengua De Obbara by Jesus Alfonso
Spring 2003:
AF Jr. High – Beginning Percussion
· Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock arr. Huestis
AF Jr. High – Advanced Percussion
· Bajo Los Pines by David Eyler
· Ceremonium by Jared Spears
· Song for my Father by Horace Silver arr. Huestis
AFHS – Intermediate Percussion
· Afro-Blue by Mongo Santamaria arr. Huestis
· Orangutang Gang by Shadowfax arr. MacDonald
AFHS – Advanced Percussion
· Brasiliero by Ray Obiedo arr. Rennick
· Carnival Overture by Antonin Dvorak arr. Rosener
Spring 2004:
AF Jr. High – Beginning Percussion
· Polo’s Candy Machine by Michael Hernandez
· Noisey Treehouse by Michael Hernandez
· Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock arr. Huestis
AF Jr. High – Advanced Percussion
· Prelude in E Minor by Fredric Chopin
· Mozambique by Chris Cockerell
· No Holly for Mrs. Quinn by Enya arr. Huestis
· Linda Chicana by Mark Levine arr. Huestis
AFHS – Intermediate Percussion
· No Women, No Cry by Bob Marley arr. Huestis
· Rondalla Aragonessa by Granados arr. Roy
AFHS – Advanced Percussion
· The Whistler by G.H. Green arr. Becker (featuring Robert Sowby soloist)
· Past Midnight by Tomas Gauger
· No Hay Parqueo by Greg Bissonette (featuring Nick Perucca & Andrew Tolman)
Spring 2005:
AF Jr. High – Beginning Percussion
· Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock arr. Huestis
· The 1908 Rag by Harry Breuer (featuring Logan James soloist)
AF Jr. High – Advanced Percussion
· Amos by Emil Richards
· Cha-Cha Rufus by Terry O’Mahoney
AFHS – Intermediate Percussion
· What’s the Cost-A-Rica? By Emil Richards
· Hannibal’s Revenge by Andy Narell arr. Rennick
AFHS – Advanced Percussion
(This program was performed at the Bands of America National Percussion Festival)
· Ellegua traditional Cuban Folksong
· The Bells by William Byrd arr. Raush
· Rainbow Ripples by G.H. Green arr. Becker (featuring Jonathon Wright soloist)
· Salsa HML by Terry O’Mahoney (featuring Jonathon Keith soloist)
· Crown of Thorns by David Maslanka
Spring 2006:
AF Jr. High – Beginning Percussion
· Turkish March by Mozart arr. Hernandez
· Polo’s Candy Machine by Michael Hernandez
· Noisey Treehouse by Michael Hernandez
AF Jr. High – Advanced Percussion
· Orangutang Gang by Shadowfax arr. MacDonald
· Linda Chicana by Mark Levine arr. Huestis
AFHS – Intermediate Percussion
· Golliwag’s Cakewalk by Debussy arr. Scheitroma
· Sonata ICO by Michael Adams
· The Chromatic Foxtrot by G.H. Green arr. Becker
AFHS – Advanced Percussion
· Capprice Espagnol by Maurice Moszkowski arr. Vigneron
· Metric Lips by Bela Fleck arr. Steinquest
· Omphalo Centric Lecture by Nigel Westlake
Spring 2007:
AF Jr. High – Beginning Percussion
· Centurian March by Morris Alan Brand
· Prelude in E Minor by Fredric Chopin
· March for Percussion by David Mancini
AF Jr. High – Advanced Percussion
· Mozambique by Chris Brooks
· Spinning Song by Felix Menelssohn arr. Chris Brooks
· Brandenberg Concerto No. 2 by J.S. Bach arr. Edward Freytag
AFHS – Intermediate Percussion
· Bound for Marakesh by Chris Brooks
· The Marching Season by Yanni arr. Chris Brooks
AFHS – Advanced Percussion
· Twisted by John Moss
· The Crystals by David Long
· La Vida Es Una Carnival by Victor Daniel arr. Davila
Spring 2008:
AF Jr. High – Beginning Percussion
· Polo’s Candy Machine by Michael Hernandez
· Noisey Treehouse by Michael Hernandez
· Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock arr. Huestis (featuring Trevan Hendry soloist)
AF Jr. High – Advanced Percussion
· The Whistler by G.H. Green arr. Becker (featuring Mitchell Anderson soloist)
· Amos by Emil Richards
· Cha-cha Rufus by Terry O’Mahoney
· Ritmo Suave by Lalo Davila
AFHS – Intermediate Percussion
· Flight of the Bumble-bee by Rimsky-Korsakov arr. Leth (featuring Logan James and Devin Vogelsberg)
· What’s the Cost-A-Rica? Emil Richards
· Carnival Overture by Antonin Dvorak
AFHS – Advanced Percussion
· Kinetic Resonance by Michael Bingham
· Concerto No. 1 for Marimba by Ney Rosauro (featuring Michael Bingham soloist)
· Minuano (Six-Eight) by Pat Metheny
· The Palace of Nine Perfections by Eric Ewazen
Spring 2009:
AF Jr. – Beginning Percussion
· SoCal Gal by Michael Huestis
· Me Irie by Michael Huestis
AF Jr. – Advanced Percussion
· Berceuse by Jay Dawson arr. Steinquest
· Mosaics by Jared Spears
· Brandenberg Concerto No. 2, Mvt. 1 by J.S. Bach arr. Edward Freytag
· Bayport Sketch by Jared Spears
AFHS – Intermediate Percussion
· Rondo by W.A. Mozart arr. Chandler
· Original Rags by Scott Joplin arr. Huestis (featuring Robert Summerhays soloist)
· Metric Lips by Bela Fleck arr. Steinquest
· Ostinato Pianissimo by Henry Cowell
AFHS – Advanced Percussion
· Leggua De Obarra by Los Munequitos de Mantanzas
· Rainbow Ripples by G.H. Green arr. Becker (featuring Kirsten Montgomery soloist)
· The Bells by William Byrd arr. Raush
· Whispers by David Skidmore
Spring 2010:
AF Jr. – Beginning Percussion
· In the Good Old Summertime by George Evans arr. Huestis
· Large Up by Michael Huestis
AF Jr. – Advanced Percussion
· Balilaikan Holiday by Morris Alan Brand
· What’s the Cost-A-Rica? by Emil Richards
· Allegro Prestissimo by Jean Barriere arr. Saleh
· Ritmo Suave by Lalo Davila
AFHS – Intermediate Percussion
· County Clare by Bela Fleck arr. Steinquest
· Italian in Algiers by Rossini arr. Kutz
· Submarine by Matt Bissonette arr. Huestis
AFHS – Advanced Percussion
· Omphalo Centric Lecture by Nigel Westlake
· Sharpened Stick by Brett Dietz
· Normandy Beach by David R. Gillingham
· Oblivion by Astor Piazzola arr. Smith
· Sprint by Rob T. Smith
· Beirut by Mike Mainiari arr. Rennick
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Rumors are running rampant, so this is an attempt to bring everyone up to speed on the staff developments within our American Fork Band Program. We are saddened to confirm that Mike Huestis, our percussion instructor for the past 8 years, has accepted a position in Texas working with the Colony High School Percussion program. This is a great positive career move for Mike as he moves into one of the top percussion programs in the Nation. Mike has made a huge impact in our programs at American Fork including development of the Steel Drum program, consistent Superior ratings at percussion festivals, his amazing contribution to our marching band program concepts and undefeated drum lines, and accomplishments and lives touched too numerous to count. Words can never fully express my appreciation for Mike and for what he has done for our band. Mike has been a critical part of our program and has brought his creativity and expertise to touch the lives of many of our students. I personally have learned much from Mike and his leaving creates yet another void in our staff family. We thank him for all he has done while with us and wish him great success in his future endeavors. Our loss is Texas‘s gain and in Mikes own words, we know that he will continue to “work hard and to have fun”. We all thank Mike for his impact on our program and students and we will miss him more than he knows.
We have already begun a national search for a percussion instructor and have the approval of both principals to continue that position. We will involve the percussion students in the decision and have great confidence that our tradition of excellence will continue. Change is never easy but we will make every effort to make it a positive experience for everyone. We hope to have a percussion instructor by band camp at the latest. We don’t want to hurry this selection because it is of such importance to our program. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we move through this selection process.
We will miss you Mike.
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Utah Percussive Arts Society “Day of Percussion”
March 20th 2010 – Hosted by Riverton High School
Outstanding Jr. High Percussion Ensemble – American Fork Jr. High
Outstanding Jr. High Mallet Soloists:
1 – Mitchell Anderson
2 – Hailey James
3 – Trevan Hendry
Outstanding Jr. High Snare Soloists:
1 – Mitchell Anderson
3 – Logan Baugh
Outstanding Jr. High Drumset Solist:
1 – Mitchell Anderson
Outstanding High School Percussion Ensemble – American Fork High School
Outstanding High School Mallet Solist:
1 – Daniel Allenbach
2 – Rachelle Anderson
Outstanding High School Rudimental Snare Drum Soloists:
1 – Jason Ash
2 – Brennan Tolman
3 – Preston Parker
Outstanding High School Orchestral Snare Drum Solist:
1 – Christian Sagers
2 – Jeff Curtis
Outstanding High School Drumset Soloist:
1 – Brennan Tolman
Also:
Juan Diego High School hosted the first annual "Utah Steel Band Festival" on April 13th. The American Fork High School "Panhandlers" steel drum band won 1st place in the high school division and was awarded the "Best Engine Room" for their rhythm section for the band.
The American Fork Jr. High School "Pan-a-Maniacs" steel drum band won the 1st place in the jr. high division and Mitchell Anderson was awarded the "Outstanding Soloist" for the entire festival.
