2024 PSMBI Band Schedule
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU
To the many people and groups that have helped make this day possible
Dr. Glenn Wood and the Plainfield School District #202 Administration for their support of the fine arts in the Plainfield Schools.
The Blue House Band Boosters for the organization of this event and their continued support of our young musicians in our schools. .
The Plainfield South Choir and Jessica Carey, Director for singing the national anthem.
Stephen Irving and the Plainfield South Custodial Staff and Grounds Crew for all of the extra effort that they put forth to make today happen.
The faculty and staff of all the schools represented for educating the fine students that displayed their talents today.
The volunteers for the hundreds of hours donated to make the event run smoothly.
The PSHS Band Directors, Jerrod Cook and Luke Podvrsan for their dedication to the band program and helping make today a success.
The parents and guardians of the young people you have watched today for their support and time involved in such a life-encompassing activity.
THANK YOU
To our Incredible PSMBI Committee Chairs!
Event Chairs
Event Chair Emeritus
Concessions
Finance
Logistics
Volunteer Coordination
Audio/Visual
Sales
Announcer Support
Medical
Hospitality
Stadium Management
Grill Management
Jenn Presbitero & Rich
Beintum
Brian Mohr
Charlene Negoski & Sean
Smith
Tom Angelos
Mandy Werner-Ogier
Dawn Stephens
Mark Krieger
Jan Shotola
Kristin Beintum
Kristi Ciechna
Sherry Jepsen
Val Mohr
Steve Jepsen & Jill
Johnson
Welcome Letters
Musical Judging Panel
Music Performance Ensemble: Dr. Thomas Bough
Dr. Thomas Bough serves as the Director of Athletic Bands and conducts the Wind Ensemble at Northern Illinois University. His 32 years of teaching experience includes 7 years as a high school band director in Mesa, Arizona. As a Yamaha artist and Denis Wick Ambassador, he leads dozens of clinics and workshops per year across the country. He has presented three times at the Midwest Clinic, as well as the U.S. Army Tuba/Euphonium Symposium, the International Horn Society Symposium, the International Women’s Brass Conference, and eighteen different state music education association meetings around the United States. As an author, he has contributed twenty articles to the Instrumentalist magazine and hundreds of new music reviews. His compositions are published by Alfred Music, Cimarron Music Press and others. Bough served as the founding conductor and music director for the Fox Valley Brass Band in Aurora, Illinois. Recent commissions include music written for Olivet Nazarene University, Kappa Kappa Psi, the Alloy Horn Quartet, Concordia University of Chicago, the University of San Diego, Creston High School, and Hubble Middle School. Hear his music at www.Tombough.com . His compositions include concerti for each brass instrument, accompanied by both wind band and piano reduction.
Music Performance Individual: DJ Alstadt
Mr. DJ Alstadt is in his 26th year at Naperville Central High School. Honors include: Western Illinois University ‘Distinguished Alumni of the College of Fine Arts and Communications,’ ‘Outstanding Chicagoland Music Educator,’ and is a National Board Certified Music Teacher. He has been on the cover story for ‘Drum Corps International’ magazine and other national publications. Mr. Alstadt’s extensive background in marching band comes from intensive tours with two-world champion DCI corps: The Cadets and The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. As a member of The Cadets, he performed in the closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia; as a Cavalier, he participated in their first World Championship season. As a musician he remains active performing and studying in multiple styles of music and continues to be an exuberant lifelong learner.
Music General Effect: Kevin McNulty, Sr.
Kevin McNulty, Sr. is a longtime band and orchestra director in Illinois and has been judging bands and drum corps since 1978. He retired from BradleyBourbonnais Community High School, in Bradley, Illinois, in 2016. He is the past Associate Executive Director of Bands of America and the past Director of the Central States Judges Association. He has arranged and composed for band, orchestra, and choir, presents clinics around the country on assessing music performance, and is currently president of KMC Publishing Company.
Visual Judging Panel
Visual Performance Ensemble: Kim Landis
In addition to her career as a dynamic elementary music educator, Mrs. Kimberly Landis is a visual designer, director, and consultant for various marching arts ensembles in the Midwest. Kim earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Western Illinois University, where she studied under Dale Hopper and Bruce Briney, and her Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the American College of Education.
Visual Performance Individual: Erica Bough
Erica Bough has spent the last 30 years in music education as a performer, director, adjudicator, conductor, and consultant to students of all ages. Currently, she is the Assistant Band Director at Northern Illinois University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory, and Master of Music in trumpet performance from Southern Illinois University. As a 5th degree black belt and nationally certified instructor in the martial arts, she has unique perspectives of body awareness as it relates to music and motion. The combined principles of proper movement and traditional teaching techniques have led to breaking the mystery of presentation on the podium for her students. Mrs. Bough continues to perform on the podium as a conductor, teaching on the field with marching bands, and as professional trumpet player both locally and with the nationally known Athena Brass Band. Mrs. Bough enjoys nothing more than connecting with students in an environment where they grow and feel a sense of accomplishment and belonging while achieving their personal and professional goals. For mentorship, lessons, and classes, visit www.ericaboughstudios.com/.
Visual General Effect: Matt Block
Matt Block has worked with bands, color guards and drumlines in Illinois, Texas and Arkansas. Matt is currently in his 18th year with the 2025 Rose Bowl participant Lincoln-Way Marching Band. Outside of the marching arts Matt is an Automation Developer for Aetna Health Insurance, a CVS Health Company. Matt is currently a customer advocate for WalkMe digital adoption.
Additional Judging Panel
Percussion: Steven Vonderohe
Steven Vonderohe is an educator, composer, and performer in the Chicagoland area who has been heavily involved in teaching and designing in the marching arts. He is in his 10th year teaching percussion and piano privately, and has worked with many local marching music programs including Marian Catholic, Minooka Community, Lockport Township, and Romeoville High Schools. On top of this, Steven works as a freelance arranger, sound designer, and educator. Currently he works as Ensemble Director and Music Designer for Pi Percussion, manages the Front Ensemble for the Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps, and arranges for Thesis Percussion. Steven strives to create captivating music and offer quality education for young musicians everywhere.
Auxiliary: Bennie Wadlington
Bennie, originally from Racine, Wisconsin, is a professional in health insurance specializing in Regulatory Compliance. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management with a specialization in Human Resources Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. In the marching arts, Bennie has over a decade of performance experience with groups such as ND Winterguard, Northernaires Winterguard, Evolution Open Winterguard, and Tapestry Open Winterguard. After "aging out," he became an instructor, working with groups like Evolution A, Montage, Mundelein H.S. Allegiance, Novella D, and The Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps. He is currently the Show Designer for Kinetic Independent in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Bennie also judges for the Midwest Colorguard Circuit, specializing in General Effect, and for the Wisconsin State Marching Band Association.
Timing and Penalty: Karen Gomez
My name is Karen Gomez and I am the timing judge for this invitational! I am currently a K-2 Bilingual Special Ed teacher, and am in my 4th year of teaching. I studied Special Education at Illinois State University. This is my 2nd year being the timing judge for the Plainfield South Marching Invitational. I am a proud PSHS band alumni and am very excited to come back and help with this Invitational!
A Guide to Fan Etiquette
• Please do not enter or exit the stands while a band is performing. If you need to enter or exit, please do so while the band is setting up their equipment or exiting the field.
• Please show your support by applauding and cheering all the bands, regardless of school. Cheering or applause is appropriate after a solo or when the band or color guard achieves a particularly striking effect. All of the students have worked hard and are excited to perform for an audience who appreciates what they do. Please refrain from making critical remarks about other schools, students or performances.
• Noisemakers (cowbells, shakers, etc…) are fine before and after a performance, but please do not use them during the performance. They may be distracting to the performers and could even affect a band’s score if a judge is unable to hear the music. Airhorns are not permitted at any time, and disruptive patrons will be asked to leave.
• Please do not talk during performances, even at Concessions. Turn cell phones to a silent setting, and only make or receive calls between performances. Please be respectful of others’ desire to see their student perform.
• Please do not allow young children to play in the stands. For their safety and the courtesy to others, they should not be allowed to run up and down the steps or rows.
• Please do not obstruct the view of others in the stands. Please avoid standing in front of others trying to watch the show. If you have a banner or sign to display, try to do so from the top of the stands or from somewhere that is not obtrusive.
• Don’t be afraid to tell a band member they did a great job, even if you don’t know them. You’ll be surprised at how good it makes them feel when they’ve made an impression on the audience.
Concessions Menu
Come see us past the end zone!
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
East Aurora High School
Marching Tomcats
Aurora, IL Class AAA 4:00 PM
Director: John Damore
Brian Liska
Joe Kulick
Chuck Naffer
Drum Majors: Greg Carver
Lindsey Castillo
Nico Olivio
Staff Members: Lauren Twohill, Imanol Ruiz, Dacia SandsGarcia,
Marlene Valdez, Connor Butler
Program Show Title: Masterpiece
Musical Selections: Original Music by Randall Standridge
About the Band:
East Aurora High School is based out of Aurora, IL.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Oswego East High School
Marching Wolves
Oswego, IL Class AAA 4:15 PM
Director: Steven Rexroat
Jeremy Sison
Shane Nelson
Drum Majors: Hayden Mulacek
Savvy Yanong
Staff Members: Morgan Martin, Justin Leggero, Issac Cho, Mackenzie Garrett, Mike Roberts, Gayle Yanong, Mariano Morales
Program Show Title: Street Symphony
Musical Selections: 99 Red Ballons by Nena, Mischief by James Dooley, Umbrella by Rihanna, Kingfishers Catch Fire by John Mackey
About the Band:
The Oswego East Marching Wolves are a competitive volunteer organization that rehearse after school twice a week. The marching wolves would like to give a special shout out to the OEHS Band Boosters for all of their help so far this season and a big thank you to their hosts here at Plainfield South for running a spectacular event.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Plainfield North High School
Marching Tigers
Plainfield, IL Class AAA 4:30 PM
Director: Tim Hatcher
Drum Majors: Giuseppe Marino
Gabriella Pedraza
Chloe Vasilakis
Staff Members:
Jason La Valle, Rebecca Aguilar, Andrew Guidry, Justin Leggero, Jalen Bell, Issy Malic, Kaela Bonow, Sean Le Blanc, Riley Erskine, Eric Caldwell, Omar Elmusa
Program Show Title: Luminous
Musical Selections: The Opening by Philip Glass, Asphalt Cocktail by John Mackey, New World by Bjork, and Light Switch by Charlie Puth
About the Band:
The Plainfield North Marching Tigers are consistent award winners and Grand Champions in local competitions. They are regular finalists in the State of Illinois Marching Championship and frequent participants in Bands of America Regional and Super Regional Championships. Among the members of the Marching Tigers are All-State musicians, 5.0 students, National Honor Society members, AP Scholars, National Merit Finalists, and numerous student-athletes. The Plainfield North Bands are dedicated to building leadership and character through performance. The Marching Tigers wish to thank the Plainfield North administration and parents for making performances like this possible.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Coal City High School
Marching Coalers
Coal City, IL Class A 5:00 PM
Director: Annie Ternes
Drum Majors: Melody Kinder Ava Meyer
Staff Members: Ashley Jackman, Kevin Soto
Program Show Title: Colors
Musical Selections: Original Music by Randall Standridge
Soloists:
Mvmt 1 - Sam Vota and Giovanni Bruno
Mvmt 2 - Vincenzo Mugnolo
About the Band:
Coal City High School is based out of Coal City, IL.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Sandwich High School
Renegade Regiment
Sandwich, IL Class A 5:15 PM
Director:
Brett Harris
Erin Killey
Drum Majors:
Grace Anderson
Jazz Kubas
Ava Casey
Staff Members: Robin Campos, Geoff Pierce, Angelica Martinez
Program Show Title: Paint it Black
Musical Selections: Paint It Black, by The Rolling Stones arr. Shawn Pityk, "Moonlight" Sonata No. 14, by Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Shawn Pityk
About the Band:
Sandwich High School is based out of Sandwich, IL.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Lemont High School
Marching Coalers
Lemont, IL Class A 5:30 PM
Director:
Dave Nommensen
Ben Clemons
Drum Majors:
Staff Members:
Luke Rupert
Eve Cosenza
Calvin Chao, Amy Clemons, Ari Corbin, Jordan
Fandrey, Julia Popper, Ryan Tripp, & Jeremy Svoboda
Program Show Title: Deep Freeze
Musical Selections: Winter, the Four Seasons by Vivaldi
Winter Song by Bareilles & Michaelson
The Frozen Cathedral by Mackey
Soloists:
About the Band:
Luke Rupert - Soprano Sax
Tommy O’Malley - Flugelhorn
Owen Zogby - Flugelhorn
The Lemont High School Marching Band is comprised of students from all high school levels. Previously the marching band has captured eight class 3A state championships and numerous local contest awards. The band would like to thank the Lemont High School Board, Administration, Staff, and Students for their unwavering support of the entire band program. The band would also like to thank the Lemont community for their continued wonderful financial support of the music program.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
LaSalle-Peru High School
Marching Cavaliers
LaSalle-Peru, IL Class A 5:45 PM
Director: Jeremy Stevens
Drum Majors: Tori Campbell
Staff Members:
Drew Dickey, Kevin Nevsimal, Jamie Apperson, Martin Czernicki
Program Show Title: Twisted
Musical Selections:
Soloists:
Symphony No. 40 by Mozart, Creep by Radiohead, Rollercoaster by Dirty Loops, Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Scary Pockets
Rhyan (Ryan) Westerman on Tenor Saxophone
Desmond O'Dell - Mellophone
Alton Beck - Bass Trombone
About the Band:
LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 is located in north-central Illinois near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Interstate 39 and encompasses 184 square miles. Established in 1898, LaSalle-Peru Township High School and its music programs have a storied history. The band has been led by influential directors, such as Chris Izzo and Mel Pontious; has performed at numerous events regionally, nationally, and internationally, including the 1973 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic; and counts many fine music educators, such as Greg Bimm, among its alumni. The Marching Cavaliers will continue their 2024 competitive season at Morton High School, Illinois State University, and Western Illinois University. The LP Band will also be traveling to New Orleans, LA, in spring 2025.
Last chance for concessions before the final bands perform!!
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Waubonsie Valley High School
Marching Warriors
Aurora, IL Class AA 6:15 PM
Director: Kevin Carroll
Chris Dandeles
Mark Duker
Drum Majors: Ryan Mitchell
Aiden Leach
Staff Members:
DaJuan Brooks, Don Dvora, Kristen Laseman, Allison Rider, Raychel Taylor, Greg Schwaegler, Kyra Ward
Program Show Title: Chaos Theory
Musical Selections: Disruption, Calm, Disturbance, Resolution
Soloists: Christian Swineford and Jackie Sieniki
About the Band:
The Marching Warriors are a volunteer organization at Waubonsie of 105 musicians and performers from a music department of over 500 students. The Warriors will march two parades, four home football games, and four competitions & festivals this season.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Joliet West High School
Marching Tigers
Joliet, IL Class AA 6:30 PM
Director: Eric Wellman
Alyson Bauman
Drum Majors: Kelly Angeles
Cara Konieczny
Staff Members:
Kyle Singer, Aidan Perrault, Zach Kozor, Jessica Kalkofen, Annie Plecki, Kara Vinson
Danielle Cahue, Devin Cano
Program Show Title: Kaleidoscope
Musical Selections: Original Music by Key Poulan
Soloists:
About the Band:
Bethany Yanchick, Mellophone
Eduardo Gang, Mellophone
The Joliet West Marching Band is part of the music department that offers a wide array of performance ensembles and classes at its campus in Joliet, IL. The music program includes three curricular bands, two percussion classes, two curricular orchestras, three curricular choirs, music appreciation, and AP Music Theory. Co-curricular opportunities also include jazz band, basketball band, symphony orchestra, a spring musical, and various other choral and instrumental performance opportunities. The band has performed at the ILMEA Convention in Peoria, at the Superstate Concert Band Festival on several occasions, and at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. The Marching Tigers will perform at various high schools throughout Illinois this fall, as well as at the Illinois State University Marching Band Championships and the Light Up the Holidays Parade in Downtown Joliet. The band is led by drum majors Kelly Angeles and Cara Konieczny. (Ko-nech-a knee)
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Plainfield East High School
Marching Bengals
Plainfield, IL Class AA 6:45 PM
Director:
Jenna Wojdula
David Lesniak
Drum Majors: Kelechi Ohale
Chloe Ganaden
Autumn Blumhagen
Staff Members: Bill Foster, Andrew Whitlock, Ian Curless, Cait Painter, Ryan Michel, Chase Bell, Alex Sweetie & Loren Hibner
Program Show Title: The Haunted Music Box
Musical Selections: "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, "Dance Bacchanale" by Camille Saint-Saens' and original music by Eric Rath
Soloists:
Madi Barber, Oboe
Nathan Sperlik, Trumpet
Liberty Dawson, Guard
About the Band:
The PEHS Marching Band began in 2008 with the opening of the school. Since then, they have participated in a variety of activities such as the opening concert for Maestra Mei-Ann Chen with the Chicago Sinfonietta Orchestra, the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, and performances in Florida, New York, and Los Angeles. PEHS band alumni have attended colleges and universities from JJC and COD to the likes of U of I, ISU, Brown, Case Western, Arizona State, Florida, Michigan, and Notre Dame among others, and can be found all over the world pursuing careers in a variety of fields from engineering to business, education and technology, research sciences and the medical field, as well as art and music. The PEHS Band would like to thank all the band parents and volunteers for working tirelessly to make this season a success. THANK YOU for all you do!
Plainfield South Marching Cougars
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Plainfield South High School
Marching Cougars
Plainfield, IL Exhibition 7:00 PM
Director:
Jerrod Cook
Luke Podvrsan
Drum Majors: Anabel Herrera
Riley Melville
Ari Stewart
Staff Members: Heather Aimone, Josie Seidelman
Program Show Title: Tethered
Musical Selections: Original music by JaRod Hall
Soloists: Katelyn Cook on Mellophone
Allison Sefcovic, Ashlee Jepsen, &
Natalie Keene on Color Guard
About the Band:
The Plainfield South band would like to thank all of the directors, students, spectators, and judges for attending our event today. We hope the day has not only been educational but fun as well. Mr. Cook and Mr. Podvrsan would also like to thank the Plainfield South band community for coming out in force to make sure this event would run smoothly. We would like to specifically acknowledge our event co-chairs Rich Beintum and Jenn Presbitero for their countless hours organizing and overseeing the incredible number of details that go into making this event possible
September 14, 2024
