Letter from the Director
Jonathan Maerkl Director of Bands
I don’t know about you, but I love movie music. As a lifelong band student hearing the orchestral music of a soundtrack, using many of the same instruments that we play in band everyday, and the way it shapes the emotion of a scene is so exciting. Even when I hear instrumental music that was not used in a movie I imagine what might be happening if the music was accompanying a dramatic scene. Music expresses what mere words cannot. It is such a powerful tool!
As you listen to the concert tonight we hope you have some nostalgia as you hear some tunes from some well known films. Every ensemble is playing at least one piece from a movie. The concert includes music from Star Wars, The Incredibles, The Lion King, How to Train Your Dragon, Elf, Top Gun, and more.
As you listen to the selections that are not from movies we hope they bring a smile to your face and maybe even a scene to your mind. Pay close attention to American Big Top where at least seven American themes are mixed together in a unique Charles Iveslike style. I tell the kids “It’s like you put America and Circus these together in a blender.” It is a raucous good time!
We also want to celebrate the musical creativity and growth of our students. The Winter Drumline will be performing some cadences that they composed themselves. The Exploratory Band will be demonstrating their growth to play music with three or more independent parts as they play Independentia March and Follow The Leader. The Jazz Band will be closing out it’s portion of the show with a hot Latin tune called Pass The Hot Sauce that will include several soloists.
Also, as is our usual custom, the students who earned Superior at FBA State Solo and Ensemble will be performing their solos for us. Speaking of FBA and Superior ratings, it has been another banner year for our band program. The Jazz Ensemble earned an overall Superior rating at district for a third year in a row! The Wind Ensemble earned a Straight Superior for the second time in school history and second year in a row! The Stallion Brigade Marching band earned a Straight Superior for the first time ever! To God be the Glory for how he has guided us and blessed our efforts!
So, I hope that tonight you enjoy the selections and also celebrate the talent and growth demonstrated by our incredible Providence instrumental musicians! Special thanks to Granzow Lymphedema & Lipedema Center for supporting this year’s concert. It is due to wonderful sponsors like them that we can provide our students with the highest quality instruments/equipment, music, and instruction. Thank you!
Musically,
Jonathan Maerkl Director of Bands, Providence School of Jacksonville“Play skillfully” -Psalm 33:3
Providence School Fine Arts Department
Proudly Presents
Monday, April 22, 2024 • 6:30 PM - Providence School
New Life Christian Fellowship Sanctuary
Welcome and Prayer
Jaylen Wilkerson performing “Wizard Sticks” by Jon McMahan
Concert Band
“The Incredibles”. ...................................................... Michael Giacchino/arr. Johnnie Vinson
“Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” ........................................ Elton John/arr. Michael Brown
“The Addams Family” ............................................................... Vic Mizzy/arr. Paul Lavender
Spencer Maerkl performing
“Dance of the Ballerina” by Igor Stravinsky/arr. Quinto Maganini
Wind Ensemble
“American Big Top”............ ................................................................................. Brian Balmages
Music from “How To Train Your Dragon”........... ............ John Powell/arr. Sean O’Loughlin
Robby Rivera performing “Rain Dance” by Alice Gomez
Jazz Ensemble
“Pennies From Heaven” ......................... Arthur Johnston/arr. Neal Hefti/trans. Jon Harpin
“Caravan” ............................................ Juan Tizol and Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney
“Pass The Hot Sauce”....................................................................................... Brad Ciechomski
Exploratory Band
“Star Wars”..........................................................................John Williams/arr. Carl Strommen
“Independentia March” ............................................................. R. B. Hall/arr. Matt Conaway
“Follow The Leader” ........................................................................................ Joseph Compello
Winter Drumline
“Ao” ...............................................................................................
“Hertz”
Flute
Emily Carrothers
Gabby Lopes
Camory Matthews
Campbell Newbern
Bella Zink
Clarinet
Alex Caporini
Keagan Capps
Jaylee Carter
Halle DaCosta
Savannah Darin
Andrea Dellepere
Paula Dellepere
Maria Fahdi
Hayes Fickling
Max Granzow
Piper Morales
Siena Rose Voce
Alto Saxophone
Matthew Durden
Carson Joyce
Sybbie Leigh
Beckett McCormick
Kelly Shuman
Cade Sweet
5th Grade Exploratory
Trumpet
J.P. Amster
Max Bolan
Ava Ducusin
Brycen Gray
Rayns Hartley
Lucas Ingram
Carter Jones
Kellan Legg
Johnny Martin
Kenzie Miller
Connor Roberts
Mason Willis
Garrett Wilson
Gavin Woodham
Euphonium
Aaron Allen
Percussion
Sofi Brinkman
Hadley Fowler
Brady Hastings
Camdon Howard
Benjamin Smith
Levi St. John
Hudson Waters
Trombone
Adelyn Ballou
Jack Fallon
Jake Graves
Beckham Hedberg
Christian Hint
Emmanuel Matloob
Sophie McAbee
Wynn McCann
Josh Paulk
Adrian Potter
Vivian Ryther
Elijah Sanders
Ryder Squire
Luke Tyrrell
2023-2024 Winter Drumline
2023-2024 Winter Drumline
“Atorious”............................................................................................................ Ryan Evangelho
Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Members
“The Avengers”.......................................... Alan Silvestri/arr. Michael Brown and Will Rapp
“Danger Zone” ................................... Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock/arr. Mike Story
All Band Members
“Let’s Go Stallions!” ..................................................................................... David Champagne
Flute
Andrew Jones
Middle School Exploratory Band
Oboe
Addy Martin
*denotes graduating Senior, + denotes 2023-2024 Duval/Nassau Honor Band Member
^ denotes 2023-2024 FBA All-State Member
Flute
Olivia Rogina
Lily Henderson
Clarinet
Gavin Cox
Natalie Johnson+
Felipe Pincelli+
Charlotte Smith^+
Violet Tuttle
Stella Vizzini
Bass Clarinet
Addison Pitts
Flute
Angelina Salib
Hailey Reedy
Clarinet
Jeddah Allen
Breezy Jackson
Luke Burnette
Isabel Carrero-Baptista
Jave Jocelin
Sophia Kuca
Ore Sokumbi
Bass Clarinet
Gracie Cox
Wind Ensemble
Alto Saxophone
Warren Garner
Austin Stang*
Baritone Saxophone
Alex Budnik Trumpet
Maya Bhaskar+*
Spencer Maerkl+
Eddie Ribeiro
Horn
Jackson Ballou
Concert Band
Alto Saxophone
Emily Alfano
Giovanni Antonetti
Joshua Burnseed
Trumpet
Noah Burnette
Everett Eggen
Elijah Shaw
Grayson Boll
Noah Yokitis
Horn
Gizé Leighton
Ella Olsen
Trombone
Lucas Ghali
Bianca Solano
Euphonium
John Joudi
Jeremy Rice
Tuba
Luke Odom
Percussion
Brooks Burgess
Dillon Crumpler
Robby Rivera+
Jaylen Wilkerson
Trombone
Elizabeth Hint
Lillian Maerkl
Tuba
Madison Warchol
Euphonium
Maya Rosado
Percussion
Haley Pacacha
Eli Vogelsang
Micah Trapp
Evan Lohman
*denotes graduating Senior,
+ denotes 2023-2024 Duval/Nassau Honor Band Member
^ denotes 2023-2024 FBA All-State Member
Flute
Angelina Salib
Alto Saxophone
Natalie Johnson+
Lily Henderson
Stella Vizzini
Tenor Saxophone
Felipe Pincelli+
Charlotte Smith^+
Jeddah Allen
Jazz Ensemble
Baritone Saxophone
Alex Budnik
Trombone
Bianca Solano
Lucas Ghali
Jeremy Rice
Elizabeth Hint
Trumpet
Spencer Maerkl+
Everett Eggen
Gizé Leighton
Guitar
Henry Baranek
Piano
Lucye Loverin
Drum Set/Percussion
Robby Rivera+
Haley Pacacha
*denotes graduating Senior, + denotes 2023-2024 Duval/Nassau Honor Band Member
^ denotes 2023-2024 FBA All-State Member
Staff For Spring Band Concert
The Band Department would like to thank the following people for all they have done to make this night a success. First, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for without his love and help, none of this would be possible.
Band Director................................................................................................. Jonathan Maerkl
Sound............................................................................................................. Stephen Maynard
Production Director................................................................................................ Bill Gamble
Technical Crew.................................................................................. Chapel Leadership Team
Marketing/Graphic Design............................................................................ Melodee Nobles
Band Booster President............................................................................................... Lori Rice
Special Thanks
A special thank you to New Life Christian Fellowship for their support and use of this beauitful facility. And a special thank you to the entire faculty and staff of Providence School for supporting the arts at Providence School.
Founders........................................................................................ Bishop Paul & Sharon Zink School Board............................................................................. Rick Jones, Kathryn Fonville, Ken Jefferson, Jimmy Johns, Ginger Soud, Sarah Andres, Lenny Wright
New Life Staff............................................................................... Pastor Paul & Wendy Zink, Justin Self, Glenn Wilkes, Jeff Alford, Bethany Shelton
Providence School Administration.......................................... Dr. Tim Anderson, Michael Gray, Dr. Amy McGlohorn, DeShaun Mills, Dr. Vicki Albritton, Dr. Carey Brown, Lori Benson, Elizabeth Olatunji, Robyn Reeves, Becky Grant, Melodee Nobles, Joy Robertson, Jessica Ray, Ron Pompeo, Dhennie Wallace, Glenn Wilkes, Esther Wright, Dale Zink, Nathan Zink
Providence Fine Arts............................................................... Cathy Dixon, Jessica Gartner, Scott Giddens
