2008 JC Wildcat Marching Band

Johnson City Marching Wildcats
Defending New York State 2007
Small School Class 3 Champions

Over the past 20 years the Johnson City Marching Band has performed at The Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center of Disney World, Universal Studios, the Gator Bowl, Peach Bowl, Citrus Bowl, and Hall Of Fame Bowl. The band was invited to perform at the Presidential Inauguration Festival in January 2001. The Johnson City Marching Band performed for one million people live at the Toronto Santa Claus Parade in 2001 and 2005. The Johnson City marching band has also appeared at Battery Park in New York City and the Preakness Parade in Baltimore, Maryland. The band will once again be performing in the Toronto Santa Claus Parade on November 16.

This years show is entitled “Broadway Revival”. The show starts out in New York City with snippets of “New York, New York (On the Town).” The music then transitions into the theme of “Lullaby of Broadway” before leading into “Pinball Wizard” from the Musical “Tommy” which features trumpet soloist Dustin Mooney and Color Guard soloist Rachel Edney.

The next song is “Born to Hand Jive” from the Musical “Grease” which features the percussion section.

The show concludes with a medley from the Musical “Riverdance”, which features a number of performers including color guard soloist Ashley Pacholski, a flute solo by Jaclyn Carmichael, who is then joined by Kaylyn Malenda and Nicole McAuliffe in a woodwind trio. Morgan and Emily Cluck add their talents as featured Irish step dancers and are joined by Emilee Wacendak, Maggie Zurbregg- Ramey, and Maria Gable with the color guard being led by Lakia Matthews.

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The 2008 instructional staff includes: Mark Buza - Band Director; Tony Godoy - Assistant Band Director; Paul Buza - Visual Caption Head / Band Operations Manager; Becky Buza - Color Guard Design and Instruction; Martin Chudacik - Drumline Instructor; Stephanie Ashworth - Pit Percussion Instructor; Lindsay Williams - Marching and Music Instructor; Mike McManamon - Assistant Drumline Instructor; Melissa Cioci - Assistant Color Guard Instructor; Peter Keeler - Assistant Percussion Instructor. A special thanks to Marissa Roe, Matt Roe, and Holly Belanscik.

Under the field direction of Drum Majors Danielle Dingman and Marie Osick, the pride of the Johnson City community, the Johnson City Wildcat Marching Band.

The marching band participates every year at the following events: The New York State Fair Parade Competition, all the Varsity Football Games, The Columbus Day Tournament of Bands Parade, New York State Field Band Competitions, Johnson City Holiday and Memorial Day Parades. The marching band has won the Columbus Day Tournament Of Bands Parade a total of 20 years, and the New York State Fair Parade Competition a total of 8 years. The Marching Wildcats won the 2007 New York State Field Band Conference (NYSFBC) Championship Small School Class 3 Division.

The marching band does not rehearse during the school day, but rather after school hours. During the fall, the marching band rehearses Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the high school. The band also rehearses Saturday mornings. In addition to rehearsals, the band follows a performance schedule that includes Friday night or Saturday afternoon football games, as well as occasional field competitions on Saturday evenings. The marching band holds summer rehearsals for a few evenings during the months of June, July, and August. Evening rehearsals are 6:30-9:00 p.m. A band camp is held during the weekdays the last two weeks in August and the band rehearses form 1:00 - 4:00 in the afternoons and 6:30 -9:30 during the evenings. All rehearsals, including band camp, take place at the high school.

Marching band is considered a music course and is treated as a class and not just an extracurricular activity. Students that will be in the eighth grade or higher may sign up for marching band. Eighth grade band students will receive extra credit on their report card grade for participating in marching band. High school students will receive a 1/2 credit and a grade for participating in marching band.

A new member orientation night is held in June to give students and parents an opportunity to better understand the marching band program. Parents are asked at that time if they would be interested in joining the JC Music Booster Club and if they would like to help with marching band activities. Parents can become involved with the marching band by offering their assistance to chaperone, chair fund raisers, help with equipment, etc.

Parent involvement plays a vital role in the success of the marching band program.

-Mark. Buza

JC Marching Wildcats 2008-09 Drum Majors

Senior Drum Major Danielle Dingman	Junior Drum Major Marie Osick