05/07/2026
To the Directors who changed everything...
It’s hard to find the right words when a chapter this big comes to an end.
For 11 years, Mr. Johnson has been the heartbeat of the Westfield band, and for 20 years, Mr. Schnepper has been right there alongside him. Together, they didn't just teach us how to play notes on a page, they taught us about discipline, passion, and what it means to be part of a family.
From the early morning summer MB rehearsals in the hot to the adrenaline of the final notes at a grand performance, they’ve been the mentors, the cheerleaders, and the leaders who made us better musicians and better people.
To honor them, we’re putting together a Memory Book to be presented during the last week of school. We want it to be a massive collection of the lives they’ve touched.
If they made a difference in your life, please share it:
• Write a Note: Share that one story you still tell, or just a simple "thank you" for the impact they made.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCWj7mant8qT2LiZ792oMBtMLWv-fUfjDX8I79nGQDCQqqWQ/viewform?
• Share a Photo: Whether it’s a blurry bus selfie from a band trip or a professional performance shot, we want to see it.
Load Your Photos
(Please limit to 2 photos per director. Rename your files with your Name and Year so they know who it’s from!)
• For Mr. Schnepper: www.smugmug.com/upload/rCDPg6/Since2006
• For Mr. Johnson: www.smugmug.com/upload/PksL8g/Since2015
• The Deadline: Please have everything submitted by May 20.
If you have questions, reach out to Cheri Salas [email protected]. Let’s make sure they leave Westfield knowing exactly how much they are loved. 🎺🥁