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Mr. Daniel Kirk
:: Blue Valley West High School Band ::
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Mr. C.J. Longabaugh
Cameron Longabaugh is the Assistant Director
of Bands at Blue Valley West High School in
Overland Park, KS. He is a magna cum laude
graduate from Kansas State University with a
Bachelor of Music Education. As a saxophone
student of Dr. Anna Marie Wytko, he has
performed on various university
recitals/concerts and presented a guest artist
chamber music program at the Manhattan Arts
Center. In addition, he has competed in solo
and chamber music competitions across the
country. As tenor saxophonist of the Kansas
State University Saxophone Quartet, Cameron
was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2010 and
2011 Plowman Chamber Music Competition in
Columbia, Missouri and selected as a finalist
in the 2010 Coleman National Chamber Music
Competition in Pasadena, California. He was
named the 2010 State Winner of the Kansas
of Bands at Blue Valley West High School in
Overland Park, KS. He is a magna cum laude
graduate from Kansas State University with a
Bachelor of Music Education. As a saxophone
student of Dr. Anna Marie Wytko, he has
performed on various university
recitals/concerts and presented a guest artist
chamber music program at the Manhattan Arts
Center. In addition, he has competed in solo
and chamber music competitions across the
country. As tenor saxophonist of the Kansas
State University Saxophone Quartet, Cameron
was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2010 and
2011 Plowman Chamber Music Competition in
Columbia, Missouri and selected as a finalist
in the 2010 Coleman National Chamber Music
Competition in Pasadena, California. He was
named the 2010 State Winner of the Kansas
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Mr. Matt Arnet
Matt has been involved in marching percussion as a
performer, arranger and clinician for over 12 years.
Following his years as a performing member of the
Hickman HS drumline, in Columbia, Missouri, Matt
began a 4-year stint (1997-2000) with the Carolina
Crown Drum and Bugle corps, spending his final 3
years acting as section leader of the drumline as
well as the bass drum section. Matt also spent the
fall of 1997 performing with the Big M of the
Midwest and the Marching Mizzou drumline. Matt's
teaching career began in the fall of 1998 when he
returned to his alma mater to instruct the drumline
at Hickman.
performer, arranger and clinician for over 12 years.
Following his years as a performing member of the
Hickman HS drumline, in Columbia, Missouri, Matt
began a 4-year stint (1997-2000) with the Carolina
Crown Drum and Bugle corps, spending his final 3
years acting as section leader of the drumline as
well as the bass drum section. Matt also spent the
fall of 1997 performing with the Big M of the
Midwest and the Marching Mizzou drumline. Matt's
teaching career began in the fall of 1998 when he
returned to his alma mater to instruct the drumline
at Hickman.
Matt taught and arranged battery percussion for Columbia-Hickman until 2003. In the
fall of 2001, Matt began teaching and arranging for Blue Valley West HS, a position
he currently still holds. In addition to working with the Red and Silver Brigade, Matt
has also established a winter drumline during his time at West. Matt's percussion
ensembles and private students have consistently achieved at a high level, earning
top ratings and rankings in BOA, MCCGA, WGI and Kansas state level festivals and
competitions.
fall of 2001, Matt began teaching and arranging for Blue Valley West HS, a position
he currently still holds. In addition to working with the Red and Silver Brigade, Matt
has also established a winter drumline during his time at West. Matt's percussion
ensembles and private students have consistently achieved at a high level, earning
top ratings and rankings in BOA, MCCGA, WGI and Kansas state level festivals and
competitions.
Ms. Katie Baca
Katie Baca is currently the Assistant Dance
Team Director, Color Guard Director & Winter
Guard Director for the Blue Valley West fall and
winter programs. She currently holds a B.S. from
Missouri State University and her Master's Degree
from the University of Central Missouri. Before
arriving at West, Katie taught at Blue Springs
High School (Blue Springs, MO) as the Assistant
Director of Color Guard and Blue Valley High
School (Overland Park, KS) as the Drill Team
Director. Currently, Katie has over 10 years
experience in participating and directing
different Color Guard programs. During college,
Katie was involved with the Pittsburg State
University and Missouri State University Marching
Bands. During the time, she competed in a
Team Director, Color Guard Director & Winter
Guard Director for the Blue Valley West fall and
winter programs. She currently holds a B.S. from
Missouri State University and her Master's Degree
from the University of Central Missouri. Before
arriving at West, Katie taught at Blue Springs
High School (Blue Springs, MO) as the Assistant
Director of Color Guard and Blue Valley High
School (Overland Park, KS) as the Drill Team
Director. Currently, Katie has over 10 years
experience in participating and directing
different Color Guard programs. During college,
Katie was involved with the Pittsburg State
University and Missouri State University Marching
Bands. During the time, she competed in a
Mr. Josh Votaw
Josh Votaw joins the BVW Staff for his third
season in 2010. Previous to his appointment at
West, Josh did choreography for several high
schools around the state of Missiour, but spent
time in full time positions at Kickapoo and Ozark
High Schools. In 2008, he graduated with a
Bachelors Degree in Marketing with an emphasis
in Advertising and Promotions from Missouri State
University as well as a minor in Music. Mr. Votaw
marched in his high school winter guard and
winter drumline at Francis Howell North and was a
drum major for the marching band for three years.
After high school, he marched with the Pride of
Missouri State Winter Guard and fall guard for four
years - of those four, he was a WGI Independent
Open Class Finalist three times. He spent two of
those years as captain of the fall color guard.
season in 2010. Previous to his appointment at
West, Josh did choreography for several high
schools around the state of Missiour, but spent
time in full time positions at Kickapoo and Ozark
High Schools. In 2008, he graduated with a
Bachelors Degree in Marketing with an emphasis
in Advertising and Promotions from Missouri State
University as well as a minor in Music. Mr. Votaw
marched in his high school winter guard and
winter drumline at Francis Howell North and was a
drum major for the marching band for three years.
After high school, he marched with the Pride of
Missouri State Winter Guard and fall guard for four
years - of those four, he was a WGI Independent
Open Class Finalist three times. He spent two of
those years as captain of the fall color guard.
Calvin Dugan is a percussionist currently
pursuing a BM in Music Performance from the
University of Kansas. During his time at KU, he
has served as principal percussionist of the
Symphony Orchestra as well as performed with
the Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble,
the Sudler Award-Winning Marching Jayhawks,
Helianthus New Music Ensemble and the KU
Wind Ensemble. He has toured nationally
and internationally, performing with various
ensembles in Austria, Hungary, the Czech
Republic, Italy and New York's Carnegie Hall.
His primary teachers include Kevin Bobo, Dr.
Julius Zilinskas and Ji-Hye Jung.
pursuing a BM in Music Performance from the
University of Kansas. During his time at KU, he
has served as principal percussionist of the
Symphony Orchestra as well as performed with
the Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble,
the Sudler Award-Winning Marching Jayhawks,
Helianthus New Music Ensemble and the KU
Wind Ensemble. He has toured nationally
and internationally, performing with various
ensembles in Austria, Hungary, the Czech
Republic, Italy and New York's Carnegie Hall.
His primary teachers include Kevin Bobo, Dr.
Julius Zilinskas and Ji-Hye Jung.
Mr. Calvin Dugan
Stacy (Wright) Carey is in her third year as Dance
Team Director. She is also the Spanish teacher at
Stilwell Elementary. Stacy has a tremendous
passion for dance and has taken classes since she
was in kindergarten. She danced on competition
dance teams for several years and was a member on
school dance teams throughout middle school and
high school. She was an Olathe North Eaglette and
continued to dance on the Kansas State University
Classy Cats her freshman year in college. At K-State,
Stacy choreographed and performed with her sorority
dance group in the homecoming dance
competitions. She teaches Dance Club at Stilwell
and continues taking classes at a studio in Lawrence.
Team Director. She is also the Spanish teacher at
Stilwell Elementary. Stacy has a tremendous
passion for dance and has taken classes since she
was in kindergarten. She danced on competition
dance teams for several years and was a member on
school dance teams throughout middle school and
high school. She was an Olathe North Eaglette and
continued to dance on the Kansas State University
Classy Cats her freshman year in college. At K-State,
Stacy choreographed and performed with her sorority
dance group in the homecoming dance
competitions. She teaches Dance Club at Stilwell
and continues taking classes at a studio in Lawrence.
Mrs. Stacy Carey
Andrew Adams is a current music education
student at the University of Kansas School of
Music, with an emphasis in saxophone. He has
performed with numerous KU ensembles,
including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band,
Jazz Ensembles I and II, and The Marching
Jayhawks. In addition, Andrew has performed
with several saxophone quartets and jazz combos.
In these groups, Andrew has had the chance to
perform on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones,
as well as, on a number of occasions, flute. Aside
from his own performances, Andrew has had the
opportunity to digitally record and edit countless
recitals and concerts while working in the School
of Music’s recording studio. Prior to attending
student at the University of Kansas School of
Music, with an emphasis in saxophone. He has
performed with numerous KU ensembles,
including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band,
Jazz Ensembles I and II, and The Marching
Jayhawks. In addition, Andrew has performed
with several saxophone quartets and jazz combos.
In these groups, Andrew has had the chance to
perform on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones,
as well as, on a number of occasions, flute. Aside
from his own performances, Andrew has had the
opportunity to digitally record and edit countless
recitals and concerts while working in the School
of Music’s recording studio. Prior to attending
Mr. Andrew Adams
Under his direction, his concert ensembles have received Superior Ratings from every
judge at every entered festival. He has attended Conducting Symposiums coached by
Craig Kirchhoff, Steve Davis, Eugene Corporon, James Jordan, Rick Blatti, and William
Wakefield.Daniel has been a summer faculty member with the George Parks Drum
Major Academy the past four summers – having served as a faculty member at the
Music for All Summer Symposium. In 2004 and 2005, Daniel toured with the Madison
Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, serving in the percussion section in 2004 and in the
color guard in 2005. For three fall seasons, he served as the front ensemble
coordinator at Lee’s Summit North High School. Daniel began judging winter guard in
2006 judging in the individual analysis caption of equipment. Marching band
consultation and winter guard program design have been key areas in his professional
experiences. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the PerformOUT KC youth
performance ensemble. He credits mentors Dr. David Bennett (piano), Jane Wheat
(piano), Dr. Craig Miller, and Avian Bear. His professional memberships include KMEA,
MTNA, MENC, MMTA, JAMA, Alpha Chi Honors Society, and Kappa Delta Pi.
judge at every entered festival. He has attended Conducting Symposiums coached by
Craig Kirchhoff, Steve Davis, Eugene Corporon, James Jordan, Rick Blatti, and William
Wakefield.Daniel has been a summer faculty member with the George Parks Drum
Major Academy the past four summers – having served as a faculty member at the
Music for All Summer Symposium. In 2004 and 2005, Daniel toured with the Madison
Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, serving in the percussion section in 2004 and in the
color guard in 2005. For three fall seasons, he served as the front ensemble
coordinator at Lee’s Summit North High School. Daniel began judging winter guard in
2006 judging in the individual analysis caption of equipment. Marching band
consultation and winter guard program design have been key areas in his professional
experiences. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the PerformOUT KC youth
performance ensemble. He credits mentors Dr. David Bennett (piano), Jane Wheat
(piano), Dr. Craig Miller, and Avian Bear. His professional memberships include KMEA,
MTNA, MENC, MMTA, JAMA, Alpha Chi Honors Society, and Kappa Delta Pi.
Daniel Kirk serves as the Director
of Bands at Blue Valley West High
School in Overland Park, KS. His
teaching responsibilities include
the Red and Silver Brigade
Marching Band, Symphonic
Band, Jazz Band, AP Music
Theory, and Music Theory. He
assists with Concert Band and
Freshmen Band. He graduated
from Missouri Western State
University with a B.S.E. in
Instrumental Music Education
with a piano performance
emphasis in the fall of 2007.
of Bands at Blue Valley West High
School in Overland Park, KS. His
teaching responsibilities include
the Red and Silver Brigade
Marching Band, Symphonic
Band, Jazz Band, AP Music
Theory, and Music Theory. He
assists with Concert Band and
Freshmen Band. He graduated
from Missouri Western State
University with a B.S.E. in
Instrumental Music Education
with a piano performance
emphasis in the fall of 2007.
Percussion Director
Visual Technician /
Woodwind Specialist
Woodwind Specialist
Dance Team Director
Front Ensemble Coordinator
Color Guard Instructor/
Choreographer
Choreographer
Asst. Dance Team Director/
Color Guard and Winter
Guard Director
Color Guard and Winter
Guard Director
Asst. Director of Bands
Director of Bands
WGI Independent A Winter Guard called the Sky Ryders (00'-02') based in Kansas
City.She transferred to Missouri State and was a member of The Pride of Missouri
State Independent Open Winter Guard ('03-'04). During her 2 years with the The
Pride Winter Guard, she was a WGI Independent Open Class Finalist! In 2002,
Katie marched the Color Guard with the DCI Southwind Drum and Bugle Corp from
Lexington, KY. This will be Katie's third year working with Blue Valley West. Katie
is very excited to be working with a great staff and amazing students!
City.She transferred to Missouri State and was a member of The Pride of Missouri
State Independent Open Winter Guard ('03-'04). During her 2 years with the The
Pride Winter Guard, she was a WGI Independent Open Class Finalist! In 2002,
Katie marched the Color Guard with the DCI Southwind Drum and Bugle Corp from
Lexington, KY. This will be Katie's third year working with Blue Valley West. Katie
is very excited to be working with a great staff and amazing students!
After aging out from the program, Josh spent the last year as a Junior Staff member
with the Missouri State Pride Marching Band and participated in the Rose Bowl
Parade with the band. He is very excited to work at Blue Valley West.
with the Missouri State Pride Marching Band and participated in the Rose Bowl
Parade with the band. He is very excited to work at Blue Valley West.
In addition to performing, Calvin is an active member of the educational community in
the area. He maintains a private studio of highly motivated private students in the
Kansas City and Lawrence areas, Calvin has arranged and instructed the percussion
programs at Park Hill South High School in Riverside, MO, and at the BOA
Super-Regional Finalist and Class AA Champion Blue Valley West High School in
Overland Park, KS.
the area. He maintains a private studio of highly motivated private students in the
Kansas City and Lawrence areas, Calvin has arranged and instructed the percussion
programs at Park Hill South High School in Riverside, MO, and at the BOA
Super-Regional Finalist and Class AA Champion Blue Valley West High School in
Overland Park, KS.
KU, Andrew was Drum Major for three years at Blue Valley Northwest high school.
While actively involved with the music program, he participated in numerous honor
bands and jazz bands throughout the state of Kansas. Andrew is looking forward to a
fantastic year working with the students and faculty at Blue Valley West.
While actively involved with the music program, he participated in numerous honor
bands and jazz bands throughout the state of Kansas. Andrew is looking forward to a
fantastic year working with the students and faculty at Blue Valley West.
Mr. Dominic Zanaboni
Visual Technician /
Brass Instructor
Brass Instructor
Dominic Zanaboni is currently a freshman at
the University of Missouri Kansas City and is
pursuing a degree in music education at the
Conservatory of Music. He is currently a
member of the Wind Ensemble and one of the
Conservatory’s brass quintets. Dominic was
also a member of the Music For All / Bands of
America Honor Band of America in 2008.
Currently in his fourth year of membership,
Dominic is a soprano player in the Colts Drum
and Bugle Corps where he has been
nominated for outstanding brass member, for
three consecutive years. Attending high
school in southwest Missouri, he was a state
level soloist in high school for four years.
Dominic is excited to join Mr. Kirk and the
band staff at Blue Valley West and is looking
forward to the new opportunities in the Kansas
City area.
the University of Missouri Kansas City and is
pursuing a degree in music education at the
Conservatory of Music. He is currently a
member of the Wind Ensemble and one of the
Conservatory’s brass quintets. Dominic was
also a member of the Music For All / Bands of
America Honor Band of America in 2008.
Currently in his fourth year of membership,
Dominic is a soprano player in the Colts Drum
and Bugle Corps where he has been
nominated for outstanding brass member, for
three consecutive years. Attending high
school in southwest Missouri, he was a state
level soloist in high school for four years.
Dominic is excited to join Mr. Kirk and the
band staff at Blue Valley West and is looking
forward to the new opportunities in the Kansas
City area.
Mr. Alan Martens
Visual Technician /
Brass Specialist
Brass Specialist
Alan Martens is pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in
Music Education at Kansas State University. He is
currently a trumpet section leader in the Marching
Band. Alan served as the Principal Trumpet in the
Concert Band for a year and plays lead trumpet in
Jazz Band. He also performed with the Wind
Ensemble, University Band, Basketball Band, Brass
Quintet, and Trumpet Ensemble. He has traveled
with the Trumpet Ensemble to Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania for the International Trumpet Guild
Conference and to London, England performing at
St. Anne's Cathedral and the Royal Academy of
Music. Prior to attending Kansas State, Alan
Music Education at Kansas State University. He is
currently a trumpet section leader in the Marching
Band. Alan served as the Principal Trumpet in the
Concert Band for a year and plays lead trumpet in
Jazz Band. He also performed with the Wind
Ensemble, University Band, Basketball Band, Brass
Quintet, and Trumpet Ensemble. He has traveled
with the Trumpet Ensemble to Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania for the International Trumpet Guild
Conference and to London, England performing at
St. Anne's Cathedral and the Royal Academy of
Music. Prior to attending Kansas State, Alan
graduated from Blue Valley Northwest High School. He was a Drum Major for three
years and actively participated in Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra,
Pit Orchestra, State Solo and Ensemble Contests, KUKC Youth Wind Ensemble, District
Band and State Band. Alan attended the George Parks Drum Major Academy at the
Bands of America Summer Symposium in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and also participated
in the Prairie Wind Festival at the University of Kansas in 2007 and 2008.
years and actively participated in Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra,
Pit Orchestra, State Solo and Ensemble Contests, KUKC Youth Wind Ensemble, District
Band and State Band. Alan attended the George Parks Drum Major Academy at the
Bands of America Summer Symposium in 2005, 2006 and 2007 and also participated
in the Prairie Wind Festival at the University of Kansas in 2007 and 2008.
Mr. Chris Woolaway
VIsual Instructor
Chris has been being playing the drums for 18
years and has been performing live since he
was just 11 years old. He graduated from
Washburn University with a Bachelor’s degree
in Chemistry, although he spent more hours in
the music building than any other place on
campus. While at Washburn, Chris performed
with the Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble,
Pep Band, and Marching Band. He served as
the Drumline section leader for one year, and
was on staff for his remaining 3 years. While
on staff with the Washburn Marching Band,
Chris wrote music, led drumline rehearsals,
and served as a visual tech. Chris also has
Drum Corps experience as he was the bass
section leader for Capital Sound in 2002, and
he marched in the Colts’ snareline in 2005.
Chris currently performs with the band “Funk
Syndicate” as well as the Kansas City Chiefs
Rumble drumline.
years and has been performing live since he
was just 11 years old. He graduated from
Washburn University with a Bachelor’s degree
in Chemistry, although he spent more hours in
the music building than any other place on
campus. While at Washburn, Chris performed
with the Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble,
Pep Band, and Marching Band. He served as
the Drumline section leader for one year, and
was on staff for his remaining 3 years. While
on staff with the Washburn Marching Band,
Chris wrote music, led drumline rehearsals,
and served as a visual tech. Chris also has
Drum Corps experience as he was the bass
section leader for Capital Sound in 2002, and
he marched in the Colts’ snareline in 2005.
Chris currently performs with the band “Funk
Syndicate” as well as the Kansas City Chiefs
Rumble drumline.
MTNA Young Artist - Woodwind Competition in Lawrence, KS. In January 2011, he
traveled to Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he competed in the Divisional level of the
competition and placed second overall. Cameron was also recently named a finalist in
the 2011 Kansas State University Honors Recital where he won First Prize. Cameron is a
member of Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary Music Society, MENC, KMEA, Phi Kappa Phi,
and the Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity.
traveled to Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he competed in the Divisional level of the
competition and placed second overall. Cameron was also recently named a finalist in
the 2011 Kansas State University Honors Recital where he won First Prize. Cameron is a
member of Pi Kappa Lambda Honorary Music Society, MENC, KMEA, Phi Kappa Phi,
and the Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity.
Mr. Eric Banks
Brass Specialist
Eric Banks is a graduate of the University of
Michigan in Ann Arbor. He holds a bachelors
degree in both Music Education and Tuba
Performance.
Upon completion of his undergraduate studies,
he was director of orchestras and bands at
Farmington High School in Farmington,
Michigan. While at Farmington High School,
he improved the stature and recognition of the
instrumental music program.He then pursued a
Master of Music degree in conducting at the
Conservatory of Music and Dance at the
University of Missouri, Kansas City. He was a
conducting student of Steven D. Davis.
Michigan in Ann Arbor. He holds a bachelors
degree in both Music Education and Tuba
Performance.
Upon completion of his undergraduate studies,
he was director of orchestras and bands at
Farmington High School in Farmington,
Michigan. While at Farmington High School,
he improved the stature and recognition of the
instrumental music program.He then pursued a
Master of Music degree in conducting at the
Conservatory of Music and Dance at the
University of Missouri, Kansas City. He was a
conducting student of Steven D. Davis.
While working on his Masters degree, he was the assistant band director at Lee’s
Summit North High School to Rosa Adams-Bussard. Eric is now an instrument music
instructor in the Olathe (KS) School District.
Summit North High School to Rosa Adams-Bussard. Eric is now an instrument music
instructor in the Olathe (KS) School District.
