Plymouth Whitemarsh Marching Colonials Proudly Present…
That Philly
FUNK Cavalcade of Bands Competition Saturday, October 2, 2021 Colonial Field, Plymouth Meeting
Promoting a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation and Inspiration
Marching Colonials 2021 Cavalcade of Bands On behalf of the Colonials School District, I am honored to welcome guests at the 2021 Cavalcade of Bands Show hosted by Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. Our congratulations go to our own Marching Colonials as they perform this evening and through the season under the direction of Band Director Mr. Bobbey Biddle. Best of luck! We would also like to extend special thanks to all of the Marching Colonials staff! We would like to thank you for your time, effort and dedication for our students. Marching bands are a significant piece to a school culture. Student musicians, color guard members, band staff and parents devote significant effort and time to bring the highest levels of excellence. As a result, this enhances our school culture and pride while working with our surrounding community. An event such as this one shows what is possible when the schools, parents, and community join for the benefit of education, the arts and our youth. In addition, family members commit their time and talent to fund-raising, transportation and a variety of other tasks. We thank all of you for your contributions to your school communities and for your participation in the 2021 Cavalcade of Bands Show at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School! Sincerely,
Mr. Jason R. Bacani Principal Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
Serving the students of Conshohocken, Plymouth and Whitemarsh 201 E. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 – Phone (610) 825-1500 – Fax (610) 832-0766 – www.colonialsd.org
Welcome to Our 2021 Cavalcade of Bands, 2021 On behalf of the Plymouth Whitemarsh Marching Colonials and the Plymouth Whitemarsh Band Boosters, we want to welcome you to the 2021 Plymouth Whitemarsh Cavalcade of Bands. Tonight’s performances are a culmination of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the students, directors, staff, and parents of the bands. With all of the uncertainty we have experienced over the past 2 years, we could not be happier to be able to host this event, and truly hope that you enjoy the show. We would like to thank the Colonial School District for their assistance and cooperation in helping to prepare this year’s show. We would especially like to express gratitude to the Facilities staff of Plymouth Whitemarsh, without whom none of today’s events would take place. We would also like to thank all of the sponsors who have supported us through advertisements in our program and donations to our concession stand. Finally, we would like to thank all of the parents and volunteers who have helped us put this show together. Big or small, every donation has helped us in some way, and for that we are grateful. Lastly, we want to thank the PW Marching Colonials and all of the students performing tonight. You inspire us with your hard work and dedication, and we could not be more proud of you and your accomplishments. Thank you so much, everyone. Please enjoy the show!
Julie McGrain
Julie McGrain PW Band Boosters President
Patrick McGrain Patrick McGrain PW Cavalcade Chair
Colonial School District Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Michael Christian
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Principal
Dr. Jason Bacani
Assistant Principal Mr. Maico Azcona Assistant Principal Mrs. Heather king Assistant Principal Mr. Stephen Price Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Mr. Ralph (RJ) Bretz
Director of Bands Mrs. Tonia Kaufman Marching Colonials Band Director
Mr. Bobbey Biddle
2021 PW Band Boosters President Julie McGrain Treasurer Ed Paluszka Secretary
Tiffany Balcer
Past President Mark Epstein
Awards Keith Stimson High Percussion Award This award is presented to the highest scoring percussion section in memory of Keith Stimson, a former Plymouth Whitemarsh drumline member who died unexpectedly in his junior year at PW. In 1987, Keith was attending Tech school studying Commercial Art. He loved working with other students and various school activities and was chairman of the American Red Cross Blood Drive. In addition to band activities, he was a member of Colonial Players and appeared in his first production, The Sound of Music, as the youngest von Trapp son. He enjoyed working behind the scenes and especially loved working on the lighting for the school productions. He was the first student to program all the lighting for the 1987 spring production of the Colonial Players. Keith was a member of the rock group called “Silver Mane,” with their last performance at the cast party for the production of “The King and I,” on April 4, 1987. When not in school, Keith could be found outside enjoying his skateboard. Before he died, he auditioned and was chosen to be a member of the Bridgemen Drum & Bugle Corps, located in New Jersey. Keith had a zest for life, people, and a strong dedication to school activities.
Adam M. Wilson Overall Music Award The Adam M. Wilson Overall Music Award, in honor of Adam M. Wilson, symbolizes his commitment to the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School music programs, including the marching band, concert band, jazz band, orchestra, chorus, and theater productions. Adam was diagnosed with a rare form of Lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system, at the end of his sophomore year, after having successfully auditioned for the role of Drum Major with the Marching Colonials. He courageously fought the disease for 10 months while being home schooled during his junior year until he dies in April, 2000.
Award Sponsors Thank you to the following families for sponsoring awards this evening: The Cooper Family The Zanders Family
Plymouth Whitemarsh Cavalcade of Bands, 2021 Present the Following Bands in Tonight’s Performance DIVISION
SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE TIME
American A American A American A
Saucon Valley Souderton Concord
5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM
Liberty Open
Clearview Regional
5:45 PM
BREAK
6:00-6:15 PM
Independence Open
Cinnaminson
6:15 PM
Independence A Independence A Independence A
Chichester Clayton Upper Dublin
6:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM
Host Band
Plymouth Whitemarsh
7:15 PM
Exhibition Band
Boston University
7:30 PM
Awards Presentation will commence by 7:45 PM
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Souderton Area High School Our 2021 production, Carry On, tells the story of a young girl who attends a marching band parade with her father. Later, her father passes away and she is left in deep sadness. Finally, after the birth of her son, she is able to relive the memories of her father, while passing down the tradition of seeing marching bands to her child. Selections include Carry On, See You Again, Danse Macabre, and Black Parade.
The Big Red Marching Band would like to thank Dr. Sam Varano, principal of Souderton Area High School, the Big Red Band Boosters, and the entire Souderton community for their continued support.
Teaching Staff: Rick Freda, Director Allyson Williams, Assistant Director Tim Wilson, Percussion Caption Head Lisa Platow, Pit Instructor / Electronics Specialist Heather Fisher, Color Guard Caption Head Kate Kratz, Assistant Guard Instructor John Fannin and John Hightower, Music Design Chris Kreke, Drill Design Ryan Wilkerson, Percussion Design
Student Leadership: Kenna Duffy - Senior Drum Major Joe Armstead - Assistant Drum Major Alex Martin- Field Captain Miranda Razzi - President Kelley Zarzycki - Vice President Aidan Aldredge - Treasurer Giana Joyce - Freshman Liaison
Magical Mystery Tour · Eleanor Rigby · Blackbird · Because · Hey Jude Source Music from “The Beatles”
District Administration Mr. John Horchak II Superintendent of Schools Mr. Keith Brook High School Principal Mr. Mike Vicente Athletic Director Ms. Kate Bourquin VPA Supervisor
Marching Band Administration Tyler Wiernusz Director Gerald DeLoach Assistant Director Tom Maioriello Percussion Director Darrell Woodliff Colorguard Director
Design Staff Ed Devlin Visual Design Darrell Woodliff Colorguard Design Garrett Davis Percussion Design J.C. Nicdao Percussion Design Dom Palazzo Electronics & Percussion Design Tyler Wiernusz Music Design Teaching Staff Garrett Davis Anthony Dittert Luke Hershman J.C. Nicdao Dom Palazzo Josh Springer Ashley Taylor
The Cinnaminson Marching Band is proud to present
“You Are Not Alone”
“How to Save a Life” by The Fray “You Will Be Found” from Dear Evan Hanson “You Are Not Alone” by Deb Knisely “Who Knew” by Pink Student Leaders: Connor Deeney Julianna DeCesare Brianna Petrella School Administration: Mr. Stephen Cappello, Superintendent Mr. Ryan Gorman, HS Principal Mrs. Kristin Melcher, MS Principal Mr. Jason Meile, Athletic Director Mrs. Suzanne Kerr, Department Supervisor
Band Staff: Director - Deb Knisely Assistant Director: Katie Bove Lead Technician: Matt Amato Color Guard Caption Head - Gabbie Stokes Percussion Tech: Ryan DeCesare Transportation Coordinator: Brian Smith A/V Engineers: Mike DeCesare Brad Petrella Yeoman: Raymond Mattson Band Booster President: Karen DeCesare
This year’s production is dedicated to the memory of those who are no longer with us, who have meant so much to the band family. You will never be forgotten.
The 2021 Chichester High School Marching Band Presents
Stepping Out of the Shadows Life can bring dark times that push us down, but in order to succeed one must have the courage to step out of the shadows and show the world who they are. Director Victor Cummings Assistant Director Jaron Mitchell Percussion Staff Keith Criddell Jr. Will McAvoy Amber Wilson Color Guard Staff Bridgaline Liberati Josiah Keller Drill Design Matt Piatek Music Victor Cummings Jaron Mitchell
The Chichester High School Marching Band would like to thank their Band Parent Association for all of their help and support.
THE CLAYTON MARCHING BAND Proudly Presents Their 2021 Production:
“The Polar Express” The Marching Band is under the direction of: Mr. Dave Dashefsky Assisted by: Ms. Alex Maier - Color Guard Mr. Thomas Phrampus - Drill Design Student Leaders: Tyler Murray Jordyn Jones
2021 Musical Arrangements Include: The Polar Express Hot Chocolate Believe Rockin On Top of the World
Musical Arrangements by: Audrey Snyder & Paul Murtha Doug Adams Nick Baratta
Superintendent – Mr. Nick Koutsogiannis Principal - Mr. Joe Visalli Vice Principal/Activities – Mr. Dan Antonelli
THE UPPER DUBLIN MARCHING CARDINALS
PRESENT THEIR 2021 PROGRAM
IMAGINE :
:
Staff
Student Leaders
Katelyn Gallagher - Marching Band Director Dave Schopp - Assistant Director Tori Fritz - Percussion Caption Head Lauren Babillis - Color Guard Caption Head Chris Horn - Field Technician Dan Rotz - Field Technician Katelyn Weitzel - Field Technician Adriana Bellitti - Color Guard Technician
Alexis Andrulonis Ryan Applestein Isabella Clark Juliette Hoelscher Seo Jung Jordan Patalano Nina Sacco Erik Stenstrom Lindsey Weiler Karen Zhou
Dave Schopp - Drill Writer Daniel Rugerri - Music Arranger
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Marching Colonials Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania Colonial School District
Presenting their 2021 Production:
That Philly Funk
Featuring the tunes, “Gonna Fly Away”, “Uptown Funk”, & “Lady Marmalade” Drill by Matthew Hurley Director: Bobbey Biddle
Student Conductor: Chloe Balcer
CSD Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Michael Christian
Staff: Joshua Roehner, Sami Kessler, David Patterson, Veronica Laguna, Frankie Ashton
Senior Members: Chloe Balcer Calvin Cooper Daniel Culp Colin McGrain Kaleb Zanders
PWHS Principal: Dr. Jason Bacani
PW Band Boosters Officers: Tiffany Balcer Mark Epstein Tonia Kaufman Julie McGrain Ed Paluszka
Home Show Co-Chairpersons: Julie McGrain Patrick McGrain
PWHS Athletic Director/Asst. Principal: Mr. Ralph Bretz PWHS Asst. Principals: Mr. Maico Azcona Mrs. Heather King Mr. Stephen Price
Boston University Marching Band Director: Aaron Goldberg Assistant Director: Sharif Mamoun Drum Majors: Mica Jadick and Forrest Dawe Show: “From BU to Broadway” featuring music from Moulin Rouge, Hamilton, In the Heights, and Dear Evan Hansen Additional Info: The BU Marching Band is open to students from other colleges in the Boston area who do not have a Marching Band at their school. Visit BU.edu/bands for more info.
Chloe From Freshmen Superhero to Senior Drum Major we’ve cheered you on every “marching” step of the way! We are so proud of you! Enjoy your final year with the PW Marching Colonials! We love you! Love, Mom, Dad,Omi, Dewd, TT & UM
-Bringing some of that “Uptown Funk” -Bringing some of that “Rock and Roll” -Bringing some of that “Rocky” passion -Bringing some of that Colonial Spirit GO COLONIALS and GO NAOMI!!!
Love Mom, Dad, Emma and Maya
From humble baritone beginnings to the mighty tuba bass, the student has become the teacher. Kaleb Zanders, you are loved beyond belief and we are so very proud of you! ~ Love, Mom and Dad
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Congratulations to Calvin Cooper, the Marching Colonials and the PW Class of 2022. Best wishes for a fabulous Senior Year and band season-The Cooper Family
The Trumpet is in your bloodline, and you carry on that legacy. Enjoy your senior year, Dan! Love you, Mom, Dad, Scotty, Laura and Katie. And good luck to all the Marching Colonials on this and all future seasons!
Messiah United Methodist Church 527 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
The Messiah Congregation is glad to support Jonah Eckert and the PW Band at Cavalcade. Best wishes for a safe and successful season making music!
Colin – From your first Marching Colonials season until your last, it has been an absolute joy watching you perform. Best of luck for an amazing Senior season. We love you to the moon and back! Mom, Dad, and Brady
Carmine, It may be your first year but we have seen you improve so much! We love your winning spirit and perseverance. Enjoy every minute! Love, Mom, Dad, and Lillian
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Akhil, We are so happy to see you progress through the past few years- continue practicing and work hard! Keep going and best of luck with your musical ventures! Love, Amma, Acha, and MooMoo
Without A Clarinet, Life Would Bb Congratulations Andrew on a great performance!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Jason
Zoe Zanders takes life by the ‘french’ horns! We love you ~ Mom and Dad
AndrewWe are super proud of you!! Have a great year with the PW Marching Colonials!
Love, Mom Mom, Zayde, Grandma, and Grandpa
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