Why Analy High Music?
What makes the Analy High School music program special? We are committed to providing challenging music classes that are inclusive of all students. Our goal is to create a supportive musical environment to help each student reach their full musical potential. Students are encouraged to express themselves through music and are held to the national and state music standards.
Instrumental Music Activities
Experiences in the program have included participation in community activities, such as the Apple Blossom Parade, performing at the Mystic Theater, and the National Anthem at SF Giants games. Analy High School is also host to the annual Fall Music Festival, which has been an enriching community event for over 20 years. This adjudicated performance and clinic festival brings together ensembles from all over Sonoma County and the surrounding areas, providing feedback from quality music educators early in the school year.
Guest Conductors
Due to Mr. Jones’ experience and connections in our local community, we have welcomed the following guest conductors to our classroom to provide enhanced learning:
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Bobby Rogers, Conductor of the Santa Rosa Youth Symphony
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Norman Dea, Music Education Advocate and Consultant. Past President of CBDA, CMEA, and CMEA Bay Section.
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Jim Mazzaferro, Camp Director at Cazadero Music Camp, retired Music Teacher and Adjunct Professor at Cosumnes River College
And the following faculty:
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Andy Collinsworth, Director of Bands, SSU
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Dr. Kim Mieder, Music Education Professor, SSU
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Dr. Alexander Kahn, Director of Orchestral Studies, SSU
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Dr. Jerome Flegg, Orchestra and Band Director, SRJC
Professional Coaches & Mentors
Analy Band Wagon and the Analy High School Education Foundation provide funding to host numerous professional musicians from near and far to provide small-group coaching for our students. Previous coaches include:
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Lisa Doyle, Violin
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Nick Xenelis, Clarinet and Saxophone
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Natalia Kaminska-Palarczyk, Flute
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Alia Kuhnert, Trumpet
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John Seiberlich, Tuba
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Alexander Moll Johnson, Percussion
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Anna Washburn, Violin
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Dan Chang, Cello
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Thomas Gosnell, Clarinet
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Andrew Grishaw, Viola
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Mario Sebastian, Marching Band
Trips & Travel
Adding to the musical experience and to create additional bonding for our band and orchestra family, the Analy High School Instrumental Music program students have also taken field trips to places such as Disneyland, Alliance Redwoods, Six Flags and Cazadero Music Camp.
