Plymouth Whitemarsh Cavalcade of Bands 2023

Promoting a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation and Inspiration

Marching Colonials

2023 Cavalcade of Bands

On behalf of the Colonial School District, I am honored to welcome the Boston University Marching Band and guests to the 2023 Cavalcade of Bands Show hosted by Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Tonight we are honored to induct recently departed former PW Band Director Ron Holly and his late wife, former CSD Music teacher, Sylva Holly into the Plymouth Whitemarsh Band Boosters Hall of Fame

Our congratulations go out to our own March ing 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 a special thanks to all of the Marching Colonials staff! We would like to thank you for your time, effort and dedication to our students

Marching bands are a significant piece to a school culture Student musicians, color guard members, band staff and parents devote significant time and effort 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 together 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 2023 Cavalcade of Bands Show at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jason R. Bacani Principal Plymouth Whitemarsh High School

Welcome to the 2023 Plymouth Whitemarsh Cavalcade of Bands!

On behalf of the Plymouth Whitemarsh Marching Colonials and the Plymouth Whitemarsh Band Boosters, we want to welcome you to the 2023 Plymouth Whitemarsh Cavalcade of Bands. Tonight’s performances are a culmination of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the students, directors, staff, and families of the bands. We are so thankful that you have decided to join us, 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. Please take a moment to read through it and take note of our community support. Finally, we would like to thank all of the Boostersthe parents, family members, 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 for coming tonight and showing your support for music and arts in school. Please enjoy the show!

Kristin Paluszka Ed Paluszka PW Band Boosters President 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

2023 PW Band Boosters

President - Kristin Paluszka

Vice President- Natalia Pryszlak

Treasurer- Ed Paluszka

Secretary- Kristin Hildreth

Past President- Julie McGrain

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 died in April, 2000.

Plymouth Whitemarsh Band Boosters Hall of Fame

We are proud to honor the dedication of the volunteers and supporters of our Band Boosters Organization. Thank you for your years of service and hard work!

Please help us welcome our new Hall of Fame Members-

★ Jackie Baron (inducted 2022)

★ Ron and Sylva Holly (inducted 2023)

Hall of Fame Members

Gene and Nancy Langerfeld

Kathy Oxberry

Paul Wilson

Ed and Mary Stimson

Steve and Carol Hutchins

Sy Kershner

Debbie Lowery

Helen Knox

Joanne Walker

Kathy and Frank Ashton

Jackie Baron

Ron and Sylva Holly

District Administration

Mr. John Horchak III Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Keith Brook High School Principal

Mr. Pete DeFeo Middle School Principal

Mr. Mike Vicente Athletic/Activities Director

Marching Band Administration

Tyler Wiernusz Director

Gerald DeLoach Assistant Director

Tom Maioriello Percussion Director

Lexi Crew Colorguard Director

Design Staff

Chris Miller Visual Design

Tyler Wiernusz Wind Music Design

Tom Maioriello Percussion Design

Chris Miller Electronics Design

Teaching Staff

Libby Ando

Jaren Angud

Jessie Bickel

Amelia Biermann

Anthony Dittert

Tom Harbora

Sarah Jordan

Hailey McCafferty

Ashley Taylor

Long and Winding Road · Born to Be Wild · Hoedown · Take Me Home, Country Roads · Livin’ on a Prayer · Home

Cherry Hill East Marching Band

Drum Major

Yu Bian

Assistant Drum Majors

James Alexander and Cecilia Zhang.

Field Captains

Calvin Bouch

Ian Chapman

Sujata Choudhury

Eva Fields

Phillip Gorokhovich

Ryder Hopkins

William Lam

Addie Muratore

Saagar Shah

Kayla Tabares

Winnie Tang

Written By Joshua V.

Hinkel for Marching Monk

Certain emotions are ubiquitous in the human experience. They are present in every culture, in every time, and in every part of the world.

Masks! expresses three such emotions excitement, serenity, and rage in their most abstract, primal forms. Each movement is dedicated to one of these emotions…to reflect and express them on the marching band field using symbolic forms creating a musical and visual impact.

Sydney Xiong

Color Guard Captain

Sarah Whitson

Drum Line Co-Captains

Ben Elliott & Adam Mirmina

Front Ensemble Captain

Jason Adams

Asst. Front Ensemble Captain

Daniel Cezair

Timothy Keleher, Director

Buck Palmer, Jodi Gorenberg, Joanne Burgess, Assistant Directors.

Lily Pugliese, Color Guard Instructor.

Palmyra High School Panther Marching Band

Palmyra, New Jersey

Colors: Red and White

Members: 19

Show Title: The Music of Chicago

Selections Include:

25 or 6 to 4 – Arr. Paul Murtha

Saturday in the Park – Arr. Paul Murtha

I’m A Man – Arr. Mike Story

Student Leaders

Drum Major: Olivia Ottenbreit

Color Guard Captain: Kirsi Muracco

Band Staff

Band Director: Mr. Jeffrey Moore

Assistant Director: Mr Jacob Edmonds

Color Guard Designer: Ms. Stacy Pogoda

Drill Design and Visual Consultant: Mr. Harold Jones

Palmyra High School Administration Band Parent Executive Board

Principal: Ms. Lisa Sabo Joseph Bohley – President

Vice Principal: Mr William Devlin Camille Carter – Vice President

Middle School Principal: Mr. Kenneth Holloway Kerin Platt - Secretary

Superintendent: Dr. Brian McBride Tom Ottenbreit - Treasurer

Featuring: Featuring:

Traditional Holiday Music custom arranged by Traditional Holiday Music custom arranged by Clifford Bialkin Designs & David Patterson, Jr. Clifford Bialkin Designs & David Patterson, Jr.

Drill Design by Sam Brooks and Costumes & Flags by Showday Designs

Drill Design by Sam Brooks and Costumes & Flags by Showday Designs

Director - Bobbey Biddle Director - Bobbey Biddle

Drum Major - Tilly McLaughlin Drum Major - Tilly McLaughlin

Staff: Staff:

Veronica Laguna Veronica Laguna

Sami Kessler Sami Kessler

Casey Brady Casey Brady

Skylar Barton Skylar Barton

Patrick Orlando Patrick Orlando

Brad Kessler Brad Kessler

David Patterson, Jr. David Patterson, Jr.

Senior Members: Senior Members:

Jayce Cush Jayce Cush

Jordyn Goss Jordyn Goss

Miles Hormell Miles Hormell

Bennett Kavalow-Huie Bennett Kavalow-Huie

Tilly McLaughlin Tilly McLaughlin

Audrey Paluszka Audrey Paluszka

Zoya Pryszlak Zoya Pryszlak

Cassie Vercoe Cassie Vercoe

Andrew Walters Andrew Walters

David Winchester David Winchester

Band Boosters Officers: Band Boosters Officers:

Tonia Kaufman Tonia Kaufman

Kristin Paluszka Kristin Paluszka

Natalia Pryszlak Natalia Pryszlak

Ed Paluszka Ed Paluszka

Kristin Hildreth Kristin Hildreth

Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Michael Christian

PWHS Principal: Dr. Jason Bacani

Athletic Director/Assistant Principal: Ralph Bretz

Assistant Principals: Maico Azcona, Heather King, Stephen Price

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

Good Luck Lillian!

Love, Mom, Dad, and SweetPea

Good Luck Carmine!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Sweet Pea

Andrew, we are so proud of all of your accomplishments these past 4 years! Keep playing and having fun!

Love,

Dad, Mom, and Jason

PW Marching Colonials-

Best wishes for a great performance. We are proud of you and your many talents!

We love you Ry Bass!

Wishing you, and all of the Marching Colonials a fantastic 2023-2024 season!

Keep that smile shining kiddo!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sawyer, Riley, Brooks & Mom-Mom!

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Andrew, we are very proud of your dedication to the PW Marching Colonials over the past 4 years. It has been a true pleasure watching you grow as a musician and a leader. Love,

Colonial Area Anti-Racism and Social Equity Alliance