VIVACE PRODUCTIONS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Athletic Bands at West Chester University
- DIRECTOR of EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
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Dr. Adam J. Gumble is the Director of Athletic Bands at West Chester University. Dr. Gumble's primary responsibilities include directing the 337-member "INCOMPARABLE" Golden Rams Marching Band, "Sixth Man" Basketball Band, and WCU Concert Band. Since his arrival at West Chester University, the WCU Marching Band has performed in featured exhibition at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, was named the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Sudler Trophy, performed halftime shows at multiple NFL playoff and regular season football games, and hosted Championship events for both USBands and the Cavalcade of Bands Association.
Job Titles:
- Director of Bands at West Chester University
- DIRECTOR of EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Dr. Andrew Yozviak is the Director of Bands at West Chester University. Dr. Yozviak's primary responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds, and teaching graduate and undergraduate conducting classes. Prior to this appointment, Yozviak served as Visiting Director of Bands at Susquehanna University and taught thirteen years in the Pennsylvania public schools. Dr. Yozviak maintains a busy schedule as a guest conductor, adjudicator and clinician, regularly presenting at conferences and workshops.
Dr. Villella frequently serves as a guest conductor, adjudicator, guest lecturer, and director of music festivals in the United States, Canada, and Europe. His professional affiliations include membership in the National Band Association, College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National and State organizations, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Tau Beta Sigma. Dr. Villella recently retired as the Chief of Staff in the office of the President for West Chester University. He previously served as the Associate Dean for the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Director of both the Symphonic and Concert Bands, and has served as both Assistant Director and Band Director of the West Chester University Golden Rams Marching Band.
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS
- Adjunct Professor in the Music Education Department at West Chester University
Kelly Gumble is thrilled to be returning to Vivace Productions, Inc. Kelly is an adjunct professor in the Music Education department at West Chester University, instructing future educators in various courses. Prior to joining the faculty at West Chester and returning to Vivace, Kelly taught music for 17 years in Pennsylvania public schools, most recently as an elementary band director and assistant marching band director in the Hempfield School District in Landisville, PA.