51st Annual Kiwanis Music Festival
March 28 - April 16, 2011

Secondary School Trophy Winners 2010

 

ALEX CLARK TROPHY CLASS 8501 Secondary School Choir Challenge Class Alex Clark is recognized locally as one of the founders of Music Education in London and surrounding area, and as a pre-eminent organist and choral musician. He began teaching in Goderich , Ontario . And accepting a position at North Street United Church . He moved to London in 1951 to accept positions at Medway High School and at Trinity Lutheran Church . After a 17 year career at Medway, he moved to the Elgin County Board of Education as Music Consultant, expanding elementary and secondary panels. He was Organist and Choirmaster at Metropolitan United Church from 1959 for 32 years. He has remained active as a clinician, adjudicator. He is currently the Associate Organist at St. Paul ’s Cathedral in London .

DAWSON WOODBURN MEMORIAL TROPHY Class 8502 Secondary School Mixed Voice Choir Class A Dawson Woodburn began his teaching career at Riverdale Collegiate, then moved to Lawrence Park Collegiate, both in Toronto . He developed Choirs, Bands and Orchestras that were recognized throughout Ontario for their musicianship, and were featured yearly in broadcast concerts by the C.B.C. He moved to London to accept a position with the University of Western Ontario , where he taught an entire generation of music specialists through the fledgling Faculty of Music and Althouse College of Education. Following his retirement, he remained active as a clinician, adjudicator, master teacher and classical music radio show host, always ready to assist and educate those who were prepared to strive towards excellence.

FRANK BARRETT MEMORIAL TROPHY CLASS 8503 Secondary School Mixed Voice Choir Class B Mr. Barrett spent forty years as a performer and music educator in the London area. He performed with the London Symphony for many years, area concert bands and dance bands as well as four seasons with the Stratford Festival orchestra. Mr. Barrett was a music instructor and department head at Lucas and Westminster Secondary School for many years. He was a regular participant in the Kiwanis Music Festivals in Toronto and London . Mr. Barrett was Chairperson of the new Kiwanis Music Festival of London Inc. from 1995 to 2000. The 40 th Anniversary Concert celebrating forty years of Kiwanis and Music was dedicated to him November 28, 2000 at Centennial Hall.

SCOTT'S HIGHLAND SERVICES TROPHY CLASS 8504 Secondary School Chamber Choir Scott's Highland Services have dealt with the Music Industry for many years by supplying Scottish and Irish musical instruments and music to those interested in this ethnic area. Both Bev and Jim Scott have a real fondness for the Kiwanis Music Festival having been part of it as competitors while in school, and having seen their children take part in the festival as well over the years. This is just a small thank you for the many positive experiences they have received from the work of Kiwanis with youth.

SANDI MENNILL TROPHY CLASS 8506 Secondary School Spirituals/African Sandi Mennill graduated from the faculties of music and education at Western. She spent most of her thirty-five year teaching career at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School in London where she enjoyed a wide variety of experiences in education. This trophy, awarded in the secondary schools spiritual class, celebrates her retirement in June of 2002. The trophy was designed and finished by Sandi and was cut and assembled by Roy Phillips and Kris Baker of Phillmore Enterprises. In keeping with the multi-cultural concept of the trophy, the woods used in building it come from four different countries. The trophy was first presented in Festival 2002.

WILLIAM ZADORSKY TROPHY CLASS 8510 Madrigal Ensemble in two different languages William Zadorsky taught choral music at Catholic Central High School . He was with the London District Catholic School Board for the past 30 years. He taught vocal and string music in the elementary panel (1975-81), worked as Music Co-ordinator in service to teachers (1981-87), and taught choral and string music at St. Mary Choir and Orchestra School (1987-98). In addition, Mr. Zadorsky played violin with Orchestra London from 1975-81. Currently, Mr. Zadorsky conducts the St. Pius X Traditional Church Choir and teaches private violin lessons at the Victoria Academy of Music. The trophy was first presented in Festival 2005.

ORIANA TROPHY CLASS 8511 Secondary School Madrigal Ensemble Garnet MacDonald Brown was a music lover and amateur musician. Mac sang in various choirs, and played alto horn. He became interested in the recorder, and was one of the founding members of the London Recorder Society, in May 1963. Many of the players were also members of choirs, and they added singing to their programs. In keeping with the repertoire of early and Renaissance music, madrigals were popular, and Mac became aware of the intricacies of some of those songs, in small groups. To encourage small madrigal groups, he decided to donate to the Kiwanis Music Festival of London Inc., a trophy for the best ensemble of no more than eight. Madrigals flourished in the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Oriana was a figure in medieval history. Rather than naming the queen directly, poets would refer to her as "Oriana," Her Majesty probably would be pleased to know that the madrigal trophy now bears that name. The trophy was presented for the first time at the 1990 Festival.

MARTIN BOUNDY MEMORIAL TROPHY CLASS 9301 Secondary School Band Challenge Class Martin Boundy, prior to retiring in 1978 as Music Coordinator of Fanshawe College, enjoyed an outstanding career as player and conductor both in Canada and internationally. At the age of 31, Mr. Boundy was appointed Music Director of the RCAF (1942). Upon returning to Canada he was made Supervisor of Music in London , and during those years conducted the London Tech Concert Band, and the Police Boy's Band - guiding them both to world-class standard. Truly an all-round musician, Mr. Boundy was organist for many years at Calvary United Church , as well as conductor (1949-1969) of the London Civic Orchestra.

FINLAY CARROLL MEMORIAL TROPHY CLASS 9302 Secondary School Band Class A "Fin" Carroll served for many years as a police officer rising to the position of Chief of the City of London Police Force . He was a great supporter in the early days of the Police Boys Band, directed by Martin Boundy. Finlay Carroll maintained an interest in Band Music all of his life. He was President of the Kiwanis Club of London in 1966.

KIWANIS TROPHY CLASS 9303 Secondary School Band Class B

NEEDHAM TROPHY CLASS 9304 Secondary School Band Class C

DON McKELLAR TROPHY CLASS 9305 Secondary School Challenge Class Grades 9 & 10 only Professor Donald McKellar came to London from Ottawa to initiate London's first secondary school music program at Wheable Collegiate. His work set the standard for London schools. Professor McKellar went on to help establish the music faculty at the University of Western Ontario , contributing substantially to it becoming one of Canada 's most respected music faculties. Professor McKellar's contribution can best be illustrated by the fact that most music teachers represented in this festival, at some time benefited from his teachings. He stepped in to help organize the special 40th anniversary concert November 28, 2000 at Centennial Hall.

SCOTT CLARK TROPHY CLASS 9306 Scott Clark is known as one of London's pre-eminent music educators and band conductors. Scott is a graduate from the Faculty of Music at Western and he holds a Masters degree in French Horn performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester , New York. His devotion to music education and especially to his students at Montcalm and London Central secondary schools has been an inspiration to his students and his colleagues. He was a long time participant in the London Kiwanis Music Festival. He as been on the new Festival Board since its organization in 1995. Scott first acted as Music Selection Chair and later as the festival’s Artistic Director until 2006. ( NEW in Festival 2007, donated by London Central Secondary School)

MICHAEL LEWIS MEMORIAL TROPHY CLASS 9310 Secondary School Band March Class This trophy is presented to the winner of the March Class "A" for Secondary School Bands. It was donated by the family of Michael Lewis to recognize the significant contribution of Music to his development of discipline and commitment, while a student at Montcalm Secondary School . It also serves as a reminder of the importance of Music and the Arts to the development of all students in this modern world.

LEWIS MICHAELS MEMORIAL TROPHY CLASS 9312 Secondary School Band Canadian Composer This trophy is presented to the winner of the Canadian Composers Class for Secondary School Band. It was donated by the Family of Michael Lewis, a music student at Montcalm Secondary School , to recognize the importance of supporting the modern generation of Canadian Composers, local artists and performers, and to develop an awareness of Canadian music and culture in the students of the future.

KIWANIS CHALLENGE TROPHY CLASS 9320 Secondary School Stage Band Class A

PHIL MURPHY ROSE BOWL CLASS 9321 Secondary School Stage Band Class B Phil Murphy is a well known music educator, conductor and performer in the London area. Mr. Murphy's professional performing experience includes the RCR Band, the London Symphony, area concert bands and dance bands. He is a skilled clarinet soloist. Mr. Murphy had a long career as a music department head with the London Board of Education and Catholic Central High School He was a regular participant in the Kiwanis Music Festival of London. Currently, he is conductor of Encore…the Concert Band. He was on the Mayor's New Years Honour Roll for contribution to the arts and recently inducted into the Music Hall of Fame for London.

LONDON JAZZ SOCIETY PLAQUE CLASS 9325 Secondary School Contemporary Jazz Combo The London Jazz Society was founded in early 1983 by a small group of jazz aficionados organized by the late Ms. Doris Jackson, dedicated to preserving and promoting the cause of jazz in its myriad forms. In her memory, the London Jazz Society established THE DORIS JACKSON MEMORIAL MUSIC AWARD FUND with the Faculty of Music at the University of Western Ontario . Interest from the principal provides awards to students who are part of the UWO Jazz Ensemble. The London Jazz Society is very proud to be a part of the annual Kiwanis Music Festival of London and hope that music students and all young people realize what a rich heritage good music is.

GUY LOMBARDO MEMORIAL TROPHY CLASS 9326 Secondary School Big Band Style Guy Lombardo was born in London in 1902, one of seven children of a musically minded family. He gave his first concert at age 12. Later, he g and his brothers began playing gigs while still in school. Guy Lombardo became a popular band leader who added the phrase "the sweetest music this side of heaven" to the vernacular. He was known for his traditional New Year's Eve program, which ran from 1919 through 1976. Many people remember Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians performing "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve. In addition to his music, Lombardo was an avid speed-boat racer.

ARMAND L. MANNESS MEMORIAL TROPHY CLASS 9601 Secondary School Orchestra Challenge Class This trophy was donated by the late Armand Manness who was President of the Kiwanis Club of London in 1977. In his professional career he was a Senior Actuary with the Northern Life Insurance Company and a long time member of Metropolitan United Church . The trophy was first presented in 1979.

STAN KOPAC MEMORIAL TROPHY CLASS 9602 Secondary School Orchestra - Class “A” Stan Kopac (1947-2002) was a graduate of the State University of Music in Wroclaw , Poland . An accident cut short his ambitions to be a concert violinist - but his degrees and his excellence in composing and conducting kept him active in the world of music that he so deeply loved. Stan Kopac studied with other conducting masters and won many awards. He conducted symphony orchestras in Poland , Germany , England , and Canada . However, it was in his conducting at the National Music Camp and with the London Youth Symphony that his spirit will be most effectively remembered. A father as well as a musician, he empathized with the struggles of growing up. He taught, encouraged, challenged, and inspired young people to see that music could be the most potent harmonizing effect in their lives. The Stan Kopac Trophy is donated by The London Youth Symphony and was presented for the first time in 2004.

BRUCE RICHARDSON TROPHY CLASS 9604 Secondary School Solo with Orchestral Accompaniment Mr. Bruce Richardson received degrees in Music from McGill and UWO. He taught Music at London Central Secondary School for almost 30 years until his retirement in 1998. He has been a constant supporter and participant with his orchestras in the London Kiwanis Music Festival and presently serves on the Festival Board of Directors. Currently he is an active cellist with various orchestras and chamber music groups around Southwestern Ontario and conducts the Senior Orchestra affiliated with the Forest City School for Talent Education. This trophy was donated to the Festival by the OAC Music Class of 1998 at London Central Secondary School .

HENRY BOLDT TROPHY CLASS 9605 Secondary School String Orchestra Henry Boldt was a music educator for 30 years at Laurier Secondary School . Mr. Boldt conducted many fine orchestras and string ensembles at Laurier. He assisted with the founding of the London Youth Symphony Young String program and has been affiliated with the London Youth Symphony for many years. He still performs with the London Community Orchestra, instructs in the Forest City Talent Education Program, and conducts a male chorus at his church. He helped develop the annual Stars of the Festival Concerts and coordinated the concerts for the first several years. The trophy was first presented in 1997.

FESTIVAL DIRECTORS TROPHY CLASS 9606 Secondary School Symphony Orchestra Grade 9 & 10

KIWANIS TROPHY CLASS 9607 Secondary School String Orchestra Grade 9 & 10