Mar. 27, 2013

The 2nd Annual BHSN Swing Dance was a big success last Friday! Is anybody still a little Swungover?!

Thanks to the nearly 300 who came! You listened and danced to fabulous live big band music; imbibed mocktails; savored lindy-licious desserts; and several of you bid on and won silent auction gift baskets. As a result of your generosity, we raised $5,000 for the BHSN Band Program! Outstanding!

Special thanks to Directors Janis Stockhouse, Tom Wilson, Student Teacher Matt Morey and all the students in three big bands and combos who performed all night long to our great delight. Thanks also to volunteers from the IU Ballroom Dance Club for their dance lessons and showcase demonstrations.

And to you volunteers - I don't know where to begin with all the Thank You's that are due. See below for the "Army of Volunteers" acknowledgement to find my best attempt at showing my sincere gratitude.

You will also want to check under Albums for pictures and links to video as they come in!

The last opportunity this year to hear stellar performances by all of North's jazz bands will be at the Jazz Finale Concert, Friday, May 17 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. See you there!

Still with a Swing in my Step,

Janis Cooper Parker BHSN Swing Dance Chair

Army of Volunteers

Thank you to all who have contributed to the success of our Spring Fling Swing Dance!
Below are event acknowledgements, and a listing of volunteers and what they contributed.
Apologies for any omissions.

Event Sponsorship: BHSN Band Boosters
Swing Dance Chair: Janis Cooper Parker
Band Directors: Janis Stockhouse, Thomas Wilson, and student teacher Matthew Morey
Big Bands: BHSN Advanced, Studio, and Intermediate Jazz Bands
North Jazz Combos: Combo #1: Chris Parker, Evan Main, Stefan Lenthe, Jessica True, Tai Mikulecky
Combo #2: Matthew Waterman, Philip Wailes, Christina Dragnea, Chris Parker
Tri-North Jazz Combo: Under the direction of Lissa and Phil May - Patrick Wailes, Ahmad Rahman, Chelsea Campbell, Carl Tafoya, Nicholas Ford, Nick May
Ballroom Dance Lessons & Showcase Demonstrations: Volunteers from the I.U. Ballroom Dance Club - Crystal Wespestad, Becca Mandell, Jordan Jalles, Erica Olivero, Yilmaz Koylow and Olivia Williams
Master of Ceremonies: Perry Metz
Dessert Donations: Longhorn Steakhouse, Baked of Bloomington, Golden Corral, Eastside Kroger, Sahara Mart E. 2nd, Dats, Bloomington Sandwich Company, Macri’s At the Depot, Nadia’s Bistro, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Bloomingfoods W. 6th, Seminary Square Kroger, Sam’s Club
Silent Auction Donations: Families: Burke, Alexeev, Cattani, Notess, Connor, Wager Miller, Ensman/Shankar, Ellison, Womock, Lee/Mikulecky, Anonymous, and Parker. Businesses: Oliver Winery, Ivy Tech Community College, Starbucks East, Regis Salon, Mia and
Maxx, Chelsea’s at College Mall, Creating Harmony, College Mall Nailtique, TGI Friday’s, Applebee’s, Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, Domo Steak and Sushi, McAlister’s Deli, and Red Lobster
Tickets & Publicity Coordinators: Vladimira Dragnea and Sharon Mayell
Refreshment Coordinators: Kevin and Judy Killigrew
Silent Auction Coordinators: Janis Parker and Lisa Ensman
Physical Arrangements: Debra Rayl and the BHSN Custodial Staff
Flyer Graphic Designer: Esther Smail
Website: Lisa Ensman
WFIU Interview: David Brent Johnson
News Coverage: April Toler, Herald-Times
Tutorial Coordination: Mr. Thomas Wilson; Instructors Becca Mandell and Vladimira Dragnea
Rehearsal Recordings: Matt Morey
Engineer: Fred Parker
Accounting: Tania Gardner, BHSN Band Booster Treasurer
Sound Engineers: Chris Alexeev, Hans Riess
Greeters: Lisa Dellacqua, Zach Dellacqua, Cindy Ohslund
Door Monitor: Matthew Keefe and the North student who pitched in last minute (sorry didn’t get your name)
Admission Table: Susie Graham, Lisa Ensman, Harriet Burke, Moira Wedekind, Vladimir Derenchuk
Dessert Pick-Up: Carolyn Lee and Jeannie Galbreath
Refreshments: Michelle Bright, Emma Bright, Anurag Shankar, Vicki Polanski, Sammi Davila, Emily Brzegowy, Jeffrey Parker, Lauren Killigrew, Judy Killigrew, Kevin Killigrew
Silent Auction: Erin Wager Miller
Set-Up Crew: Mark Munroe, Pat Connor, Becky Connor, Tai Mikulecky, Carolyn Lee, Christina Dragnea, Vladimira Dragnea, Cindy Ohslund, Sammi Davila, Emily Brzegowy, Jazz Band Students
Photography: Mitch Merback & all attendees! Please forward your pics and videos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pin Lights: Southside Rental
String Lights: Mrs. Francesca Sobrer, Theater Department; and Sam Spevak - layout and installation
Stand Lights: Carolyn Lee
Maroon Tablecloths: Cougars for Better Education
White Tablecloths: Anonymous
Guard Flag “Drapes”: Mrs. Christy Wilson
Black Backdrops: Mr. Tom Wilson, Winter Guard
Tear Down: All those who graciously pitched in to help!