Horseheads H.S. Wind Ensemble

Art Carichner

Art Carichner graduated from Mansfield University in 1978 and completed his Masters in 1981.   Mr. Carichner has taught at Horseheads High School since 1978.   He has directed and assisted the Marching Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Band.   Mr. Carichner currently directs the Wind Ensemble and has served as department chair for nine years.   He studied conducting with Rodney Winther and Stephen Peterson at Ithaca College.   He also serves as a NYSSMA and All-State Judge.   Mr. Carichner currently works with American Music Abroad.

Clinic:   Quality Literature is the Key

Our performance will provide literature that reflects how important "quality" literature is, and is based on Robert Reynolds' article "Repertoire is the Curriculum."   If our repertoire is our curriculum it is vital we perform quality literature.   A brief statement with handouts provided between each selection will demonstrate why each selection maintains status as a quality composition.