Dean Hill, legendary band director who worked in Dallas ISD for 47 years, has been a catalyst for the Battle of the Bands for many years. Even after retirement, he still volunteers his time giving back to local elementary, middle school, and high school band programs.
“The High School Battle of the Bands is an exciting event for bands to showcase their God-given talents. This event is like no other for the students, schools and the community,” said Dean Hill. “The level of excitement is unprecedented, and the band directors will experience a greater level of competence, confidence and commitment from their members in preparing for an amazing, winning show. Thank you to DISD, Evans Engraving, The Confidence Group and all the participating bands for helping us make this happen this year.”
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center in Dallas is the second largest magnet education campus for the Dallas Independent School District.
Six separate schools operate under the Townview name, including the nationally recognized Talented and Gifted High School.
The academic programs require student application and admission, but the education center also has an elective arts track that has solidified the school in the area of Fine Arts, thanks to the addition of music education, and the man who’s been a part of Townview’s music department from the beginning.
We are all in this together
Dean Hill directs the school’s marching band.
The Townview Big D Marching Band has the distinction of being a 125-member band with no school halftime performances.
The school offers no athletic programs.
Despite the “band with no game” status, Townview has built a record reputation for band excellence.
The band has received top UIL recognition for years.The band has performed at college bowl parades, and served as a selected music ambassador for the Super Bowl.
He has worked for 47 years with Dallas ISD. The last quarter century of his work has been at Townview.
“The students will come for the academics, but we also have our band program, and it has been wonderful. Working with young people keeps you young. They will keep you motivated and going,” Hill said.
At age 70, he has developed the school’s symphonic and jazz programs, also. He’s not saying when he plans to retire, but his assistant director for the band is a former student of his.
The tradition of the Big D band will be in good hands.
Mr. Dean Hill Hosted Event
The concert would feature a mix of Hargrove’s original compositions and jazz standards. The event would be accompanied by a band of top-notch musicians, and the performance would be sure to be a high-energy and exciting one.
Elegant Evening of Jazz Concert featuring Roy Hargrove
Roy Hargrove was a Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader. He was known for his virtuosic playing, his soulful sound, and his eclectic musical style. He was a major figure in the development of contemporary jazz, and his music influenced a generation of musicians.
An Elegant Evening of Jazz Concert featuring Roy Hargrove would be a night to remember. Hargrove’s music is both sophisticated and accessible, and he would undoubtedly bring the house down with his virtuosic playing. The concert would be a great opportunity to experience the best of jazz music, and to celebrate the legacy of one of its greatest artists.
Elegant Evening of Jazz Concert featuring Roy Hargrove
ou might have already seen a recent TV commercial making the rounds for the newly redesigned Ford Expedition SUV, but take a close look at some of the teens featured.
Some of them are members of the Townview “Big D” Band, comprising students who attend magnet schools at Dallas ISD’s Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center.
“The casting director was looking for a teacher who had a great impact in the music field,” said Dean Hill, longtime director of the Big D Band. The band got attention, he said, because of the many videos students and parents have posted of past performances.