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Saturday, October 25, 2014

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

GATES OPEN 3:45 pmOpening Ceremonies - Welcome & National Anthem 4:15 pm

A Modesto High School 4:24 pmA Live Oak High School 4:37 pmA John Swett High School 4:50 pmA Independence High School 5:03 pmA The Kings Academy High School 5:16 pm

Intermission 5:29 pm

AA James Enochs High School 5:44 pmAA Evergreen Valley High School 5:57 pmAA Beyer High School 6:10 pm

AAA Los Altos High School 6:23 pmAAA Valley Christian High School - Exhibition 6:36 pm

Intermission 6:49 pm

AAAA John F. Kennedy High School 7:19 pmAAAA Oak Grove High School 7:34 pmAAAA Fremont High School 7:49 pmAAAA Leigh High School 8:04 pm

AAAAA Lynbrook High School 8:19 pmAAAAA James Logan High School 8:34 pmAAAAA Homestead High School 8:49 pm

Tabulation Break, pre-awards: “Big Boss Balloon Toss” 9:04 pmAWARDS 9:19 pm


Western Band AssociationClassifications - There are five classes of bands in WBA field competition. Classification of each band is based on the TOTAL number of performers (drum majors, musicians and auxiliary) as follows: Class A - no more than 60 members; Class AA - no more than 80 members; Class AAA - no more than 100 members; Class AAAA - no more than 140 members; Class AAAAA - any number of members.

The primary goal is to support development of the highest quality in music performance and visual design regardless of size. However, there are unique circumstances under which the smaller band must function. This system is based on an understanding of the impacting circumstances which influence the size and development of the band programs within these 2 levels of development. It is intended to be realistic in the expectations and in the rewards for groups in this situation. All bands in every class will be measured against the “paradigm” for that class. The “paradigm” will be that band who achieves the highest standard. Judges will call upon their experience and their exposure to all bands within each class size.

Tonight’s Adjudicators

General Effect Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve AbramsGeneral Effect Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy WhitcombEnsemble Music 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy NelsonEnsemble Music 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark BacciariniEnsemble Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah TorchiaIndividual Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonette Dangerfield

Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean LopezPercussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allan KristensenTiming & Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori ValdezTabulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nichole Moore

2015 Vanguard California Clinic & Auditions

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Saturday, December 20, 2014 • Pasadena, CABrass, Percussion (no cymbals), & Color Guard

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Welcome to Valley Christian’s Eighth Annual Quest Classic!

We are pleased to once again host this field show competition for the Western Band Association, and to have you as our guests. This year we are happy to return to newly-renovated Chabot College, and we wish to thank their administration and staff for sharing their wonderful facility with us today.

The competitive high school marching band activity not only demands hours of work and the best effort from our students and staff, but from the parents and boosters as well. Today as each unit takes the field in competition, it will be apparent that countless hours and sacrifice have gone into the performance. Without the strong support of parent boosters working behind the scenes, band programs, such as those represented here today, would not flourish. On behalf of all the band directors here, we salute you!

We also need to express our appreciation to many other VCHS alumni, staff, and administration who are involved behind the scenes and supportive of this Quest. And, as always, we give thanks to God for directing our Quest for Excellence.

To all the band students and their directors, have a great show!

Best regards!

Troy Gunter Jeff WilsonValley Christian High School Open Air Ensemble Directors

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Field Show CompetitionOn behalf of the Valley Christian Schools community, I want to extend a warm welcome to the eighth annual Valley Christian Quest Classic Band and Color Guard Field Show Competition.

As I leave the campus in the evenings, one of my favorite fall traditions is listening to the sounds of music coming from our football stadium as our band rehearses to the rhythmic sound of the drum line.The autumn marching band tradition is one that is enjoyed by millions of people all across America. A side aspect of that tradition, not readily noticed by as many people, is the hours of planning, practice, dedication, and heartfelt love that goes into each performance. Marching band and color guard competitions nurture an atmosphere where the team affirms and trusts the strengths of each member, and builds success on team strengths. The skills and values learned from the collaborative nature of the competitions are so vital to the overall education of student musicians.

Special thanks are due to Mr. Troy Gunter, Mr. Jeff Wilson, and their staff for their hours of effort behind the scenes to host today’s band and color guard units.

We hope you enjoy the day and the stellar student performances.

Sincerely,

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MODESTO HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

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Class A – 47 Students

Band Director: Matthew CoverAssistant Director: Kevin Apicella

Drum Major: David GonzalezColor Guard Captain: Brandon Yai

Program Title

“Journey of Man”Design Staff

Music: Kevin Apicella; Visual: Kevin Marin; Percussion: Kevin Apicella; Auxiliary: Thu Powell

Instructional StaffColor Guard: Arturo Espinoza

Acknowledgements / Thank YouWe would like to thank the Modesto High Administration, especially our Principal,

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Visual: Ryan Springler, Brad FujizawaPercussion: Brian Sears, Chris Carrasco; Auxiliary: Wes Adams, Olyvia Jin

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Crockett, California

Class A – 50 StudentsWelcome & Congratulations to this First Time Field Show Competitor!

Band Director: Vincent Pitzulo

Drum Major: Ally Santos Color Guard Captain: April Loyd

Program Title

“In Motion”Design Staff

Music: Gary Gilroy, Murray Gussek, Nate Bourg; Visual: Vincent Pitzulo; Color Guard: Barry Cornelius

Instructional StaffAssistant Director: Dean Colombo; Color Guard: Barry Cornelius, Selena Ortega, Chauntel Acosta;

Music: Jr Fry, Mae Salvador; Visual: Brandon Orta, Brolin Tatiano

Accomplishments / Acknowledgements / Thank YouThis marks the first year John Swett High School has participated in field show competition.

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San Jose, California


Band Director: Kenneth Ponticelli

Drum Major: Ryan Cruz Color Guard Captain: Ngoc Vo

Program Title

“The Factory”Design Staff

Music: Ken Ponticelli, winds; Visual: Ryan Schliepper; Battery & Percussion: Daniel RecoderPercussion: Kelly Garcia; Auxiliary: Trish Andrews

Instructional StaffVisual: Vikrant Singh Badwal, Caption head, Evan Macias, Kyle Smith, Harry Cerezo

Drums: Kelly Garcia, Ismael Alcala; Auxiliary: Trish Andrews, Dylan Visitacion, Erika Eroles

Accomplishments / Acknowledgements / Thank You1st Place in Class “A” at 2013 Quest Classic and Dublin Invitational.

2nd Place in Class “A” at 2013 WBA Championships

The Band members would like to thank the I.H.S. Calvary Band Booster boardand parent volunteers for their endless and tireless support.

Thank you for making this another memorable season.


THE KINGS ACADEMYMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

Sunnyvale, California


Band Director: Ryan Bortz

Drum Major: Johnathan OrrColor Guard Captain: Helen Li

Program Title

“Toys! *Battery Not Included”Design Staff

Music: Jesse Marlin, Steve Martinez; Visual: Chris Borwey, Tara Borwey, Darren Stack;Percussion: Jesse Marlin, Steve Martinez; Auxilliary: Tara Borwey, Megan Leach

Instructional StaffChris Borwey, Tara Borwey, Jesse Marlin, Megan Leach, Emily Bartel, Steve Martinez

Acknowledgements / Thank YouThe Knights Brigate would like to thank all of the parents who have volunteered their time and energy

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JAMES C. ENOCHS HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

Modesto, California

Class AA – 75 StudentsBand Directors: Phil Vallejo

Drum Majors: Alexis Alonso, Maya VillarealCaptains: Chase Wirtz, Percussion; Courtney Dunlap, Woodwinds; Andrew Yeh, Brass

Program Title

“What If”Design Staff

Music: Vince Oliver, Music; Ramiro Barrera, Program CoordinatorGreg Gonzalez, Front Ensemble Music; Andrew Ziehm, Battery Percussion Music

Visual: Ramiro Barrera, Program Coordinator; Darren Stack, DrillDavid Ziehm, Color Guard Choreography; Blake Underwood, Band Choreography

Percussion: Greg Gonzalez, Front Ensemble; Andrew Ziehm, Battery; Auxiliary: David Ziehm

Instructional StaffHannah Boyer, Greg Gonzalez, Matt Maki, Theo Stone, Jorge Tovar, Blake Underwood,

Stephanie Williams, Andrew Ziehm, David Ziehm

Acknowledgements / Thank YouThe James C. Enochs Marching Band and Color Guard would like to thank the Enochs Instrumental

Music Boosters, the school and district administration for their support in making this season possible. Thank you to Innovative Percussion and Evans Drumheads for sponsoring our ensembles!


EVERGREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD


Class AA – 65 Students

Band Director: Steven Barnhill Assistant Director: Rick Pina

Drum Major: Aayush Tyagi Captain: Ailan Nguyen

Program Title

“Synergy!”Design Staff

Music: Scott Pierson; Visual: Rick Pina; Percussion: Brian Sears, Casey BrohardAuxiliary: Megan Wong, Morgan Orosco

Instructional StaffWinds: Alex Christensen; Drums: Amanda Tsukamoto, Conner The; Front Ensemble: Peter Nguyen

Visual: Justin Cunha; Guard: Megan Wong, Morgan Orosco

Accomplishments / Acknowledgements / Thank YouThe EVHS Wind Ensemble and String Orchestra will be returning to Carnegie Hall this Spring.

Mr. Barnhill would like to acknowledge the leadership of his assistant director, Rick Pina, as well asour instructional staff for all their hard work and for inspiring excellence in our members. Lastly, much thanks to

the wonderful EVHS Band Boosters - this all would be impossible without their support.


BEYER HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

Modesto, California

Class AA – 72 Students

Band Director: Marcos Rivera

Drum Major: Vanessa Lopez Color Guard Captain: Sierra Link Battery Section Leader: Nick Pham

Program Title

“Perfect Human”Design Staff

Music: Wind Arrangement by Michael Flores; Visual: Drill Design by Santino RodriguezPercussion: Front Ensemble Arrangement by Michael Flores; Battery Composition by Justin Berona

Auxiliary: Choreography by David Zeihm

Instructional StaffJustin Berona, Michelle Harmon, Ricardo Ramos, Santino Rodriguez, Jesse Perez, David Zeihm

Accomplishments / Acknowledgements / Thank You2013 WBA Championship Finalist for A/AA/AAA

The band would like to thank Principal Dan Park and his administrative team.Thank you to the Beyer Band Boosters and all the parent volunteers for unending support and dedication.


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LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL EAGLEMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

Los Altos, California

Class AAA – 78 Students

Band Director: Ted Ferrucci

Drum Majors: Noah Rulison, Rory McLeanCaptains: Will Howard, Sonja Koblas

Program Title

“House of Cards”Design Staff

Music: John Mapes, Ian Grom; Visual: Robert NievesPercussion: John Mapes, Ian Grom; Auxiliary: Nolan Mori

Instructional StaffLarry Heck, Music Caption Head; Robert Nieves, Visual Caption Head; Lane Sanders, Battery Instructor;

Chris Ortega, Greg Messa, Front Ensemble Instructors; Nolan Mori, Color Guard Instructor; Brett Carr, Ryan Posey, Music and Visual Tech

Acknowledgements / Thank YouThe LAHS Marching Band and Color Guard would like to thank our principal, Wynne Satterwhite, and MVLA District Superintendent, Dr. Barry Groves, for their continued support of our program.

We would also like to thank the LAHS Instrumental Music Boosters - we could not do this without you!Los Altos High School congratulates and salutes all of the bands participating tonight on their outstanding performances

and for the hard work and sacrifice that each band and staff member has given to this activity since early August!


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Alto SaxNiklas Bauer

Matthew Engurasoff#Ryan HernandezJoshua MacMillan

Elle Munk

Bass ClarinetClara GunterElyssa Rhea

ClarinetFaustine Dietrich

Jordan Gutierrez*^^Marcus Harris

Carolyn Lindemulder*Brian Liu*

Noelle Mindolovich*#Zachary Shah

Rey Zayas

DrumlineDavid Ahmann*

Dante BrunoRalph Claar

Thomas ConleyDestiny Lee*

Erin ReidLogan Weislak*

EuphoniumSahib Natt#

Mary Nyberg

FluteDanielle BenzAustin Chang#Grace Chang

Lindsay GisslerJennifer Huang

Erene ShinHo Hsin Wang

Pit PercussionCaleb Acomb

Michael HanemanJonathan Hsin

William JuKayla Keener

William LambertErica Phung#

Jessica Snyder*Natalie Zeitman*

Tenor SaxMikayla Delenia

Zachary MatthewsNico Starink#

TromboneBrandon Benz*#

Stuart BettencourtNick HeslerEthan Saxe*

Duke ShraderHo Yen WangJoseph Yang

TrumpetJacob BrashearsSarah GilbertsonThomas Gracey#

Noah GranardMicah LohmanZachary MercerBen Rydquist

Jeremiah Song

MellophoneAlicia Lindemulder

Shane Ryan#

TubaMatthew Boman

Nicholas Heliotis*#Austin Quon*^

VocalistsThomas Freedman

Breanna Rhea

Color GuardTiara Bernard-Navarro

Jenica EmersonSabrina Hamada*

Hunter KirnEvelyn LohmanMia Martins ^^^^

Jennifer McKinleyChristina Meehan*Samantha Stang

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Class AAA – 79 Students

Band Directors: Troy Gunter, Jeff Wilson

Drum Majors: Wicia Fang, Matthew LundyColor Guard Captain: Amy Hansen

Program Title

“Faith, Hope, Love”Design Staff

Music: Wayne Downey; Visual: Jay Murphy, Matt DeMeritt, CinematographyPercussion: Dave Glyde, Jack Mizutani; Auxiliary: Sonia Dominguez

Instructional StaffVisual Caption Head: Todd Ryan; Music Caption Head: Joe Haworth; Color Guard Director: Kristi Ryan

Jordan Tao, Vickie Frye, Kelly Billings, Jose Aguilera, Kirk Berkland, Elizabeth Jones, Laura Scheuerlein,Vienna Michaelsen, Mike Jones, Richard Punches, Robert Rubino

Accomplishments / Acknowledgements / Thank You2013 Tournament of Roses Parade

2013 Participant in the Bands of America Grand National Championships

Thank you to our wonderful booster parents and administration for all of their support and efforts that allow our students to reach their ultimate potential.


Play On, Warriors!

Best Wishes to All Competitors!

JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

Sacramento, California


Band Director: Jeremy HammondAssistant Director: George Miles

Drum Majors: Andy Vang, Freddy Maestas Color Guard Captains: Alex Mak, Erin Dyer Percussion Captain: Alex Pfiefer

Program Title

“Intergalactic”Design Staff

Music & Visual: Jeremy Hammond; Percussion: John GarciaAuxiliary: Emily Tsunekawa, Sheldon Caldera, Tori Lew

Instructional StaffGeorge Miles, Sheryl Miles, Kevin Goings, Marvin Reed, Ryan Lee, Joseph Spitalle,

Daniel Plumb, Charley Cross, Taylor Lomax, Lindsay Dow, Joey Baldridge,Marcelino Nambo, Emily Tsunekawa, Sheldon Caldera, Tori Lew

Acknowledgements / Thank YouMany thanks to our band boosters, and our students for their hard work, strong commitment, and support.

VCHS LOW BRASS 2014-15


OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD


Class AAAA – 140 Students

Band Directors: Chris and Teresa Moura

Drum Majors: Gabe Calderon, Kaelan McGurkColor Guard Captains: Megan Schneider, Sally Liu

Program Title

“Dreamscape”Design Staff

Music: Gary P. Gilroy; Visual: Myron Rosander, Teresa Moura, Mike ZerbiniPercussion: JW Koester; Auxiliary: Teresa Moura

Instructional StaffMike Zerbini, Ashley Donaldson, JW Koester, Alfredo Vega, Gabriella Solis,

Angelica Barazza, Thomas Bliss, Julianna Mandler, Erik Martin, Matt Gutherie

FREMONT HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

Sunnyvale, California


Band Director: Joe Kelly

Drum Majors: Jacob Scheel, Roni Suyat

Program Title

“The Little Shop of Horrors”Prologue, Skid Row, Suddenly Green, Feed Me, Little Shop

Design StaffMusic: Joe Kelly; Visual: Ryan Schlieper; Percussion: Chris Cyr, Craig LoefflerAuxiliary: Chris Walzberg, Nicole Richard, Sophia Bouanane, Rika Yamasaki

Instructional StaffVisual: Jeff Facun, Paul Olivo, Kevin Fang, Dennis Tracey, Carl, Ken Nakamoto, Alex Murphey, Frank &

Manuel Mendoza; Guard: Chris Walzberg, Nicole Richard, Sophia Bouanane, Rika YamasakiPercussion: Chris Cyr, Charles Cachero, Alex Williamson, Nathan Staffa, Liezelle Ignacio

Music: Warren Scott, Nicholas Chik, Katie Starnes; Consultants: Charlie Iwanaga, Javier Cerna, Jason Ino

Acknowledgements / Thank YouWe would like to thank our band boosters for their unending support through their countless volunteer hoursand generous monetary donations. We’d also like to thank the show hosts for giving us a place to perform

and share our passion for marching and music. We hope you enjoy our version of “The Little Shop of Horrors.”


LEIGH HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD



Band Director: Suzanne Royer

Drum Majors: Joshua Pechner, Eric Katzung, Kelsey BlackColor Guard Captains: Alex Galou, Samantha Donnelly

Captains: Lucas Watson, Woodwinds; Laura Bell, Brass; AJ Gonzalez, Tai Tenisi, Percussion

Program Title

“Night Dances” I. The Raven, II. The Coyote, III. Danza de los Duendes

Design Staff Music: Daniel Recoder, Benjamine J. Kane; Visual: Ramiro Barrara, Juan Caceres

Percussion: Daniel Recoder; Auxiliary: Misty Reese

Instructional StaffVisual: Benjamine J. Kane; Percussion: Daniel Recoder, Chavadith Tantavirojn, Horatio Gutierrez, Joey Staab,

Christopher Thylin; Color Guard: Misty Reese, Kristen Corr, Jackson Lee Esco, Juan Aguirre

Acknowledgements / Thank YouThe Leigh High School Band would like to thank the parents of PAPA, the Leigh High School faculty

and the CUHSD administration. Without the support of these great organizations we would not have hadthe opportunities and experiences that we have been so graciously given. From cleaning uniforms,

making sandwiches, and signing permission slips – Thank you for all that you do!!

LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING VIKING BAND & COLOR GUARD


Class AAAAA – 147 Students

Band Director: Mike PakalukDrum Majors: Katie Lam, Allison Hsieh, Brian Lin

Color Guard Captains: Hikaru Bakoshi, Meryem Guler Drum Captain: James Nishijima

Program Title

“Dragons: Forged in Fire”Design Staff

Music: Wind: John Meehan; Front Ensemble: Craig Loeffler; Battery: Chris CyrVisual: Show and Drill Design: Ryan Schlieper; Percussion: Percussion Caption Head:Chris Cyr

Front Ensemble:Ben Newsome; Battery: Will Edmonds, Kevin Barbano Auxiliary: Colorguard Caption Head: Mona Schlieper; Colorguard: Mikey Akiyama, Dani Galvez

Instructional StaffVisual Caption Head: Chris Nalls; Head Marching Instructor: Chris Roberts

Visual Instructors: Richard Krishnan, Joe Perez, Jeff Facun, Evan Macias, Kale Duprey

Accomplishments / Acknowledgements / Thank YouIn 2010, the Lynbrook wind ensemble was invited to perform at the CASMEC All-State conference in Fresno.

In 2013, the wind ensemble traveled to France and performed in Normandy, Bayeux and at the Paris Conservatory. The Lynbrook High School Marching Viking Band and Colorguard would like to give a huge thank you to the Lynbrook Instrumental Music Boosters, and president Martin Eckert, for the unconditional love and support and, of course, the

delicious meals they feed us to keep us going! Thanks also to our principal, John Dwyer, and superintendent of schools, Polly Bove, for your encouragement and support of the Lynbrook music program.


HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

Cupertino, California


Band Directors: John Burn, Eric Weingartner

Drum Majors: Jessica Ye, Noah Lawrence, Elad ZoharCaptains: Woodwinds: Aileen Luo, Lisa Gudan; Brass: Braden Wong;

Percussion: Kevin Giannini, Jacob Baltazar, Daniel Piazza

Program Title

“In Case of Emergency”1. This is Only a Test 2. Duck and Cover 3. Panic Attack

Design StaffMusic: John Meehan, David Sankus, Ryan Springler; Visual: Michael Gaines, Ryan Springler, Shawn Gongwer;

Percussion: David Sankus; Auxiliary: Shawn Gongwer, Ricky Contreras

Instructional StaffPercussion: David Sankus, Lane Armey, Alec Swink, David Medina, Vienna Michaelsen, Suvin Varghese,

Kyle Wong, Ercan Erhan; Visual: Chris Carrasco, John Shoemaker, Jacqueline Meyler, Zak Stilwell, Ashley Donaldson, Ryan Springler; Color Guard: Shawn Gongwer, Ricky Contreras, Amanda Elizondo;

Music Consultants: Keith Dunton, John Meehan, Rob Stein, Kristina LaMarca

Accomplishments / Acknowledgements / Thank You2013 WBA Grand Championships - 4th place (92.05)

Thank you to the support of the Homestead Music Boosters!

JAMES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD

Union City, California


Band Directors: Adam R. WilkeAssistant Directors: Patrick Refsnider, Eric Melson

Drum Majors: Nichelle Deluna, Gericho Tamayo, Charlotte AlegadoCaptains: Kyna Hernando, Jerome Cruz, Jada Cayetano

Program Title

“Point and Line to Plane:Kandinsky’s Theory of Art”

Design StaffMusic: Dave Glyde, Jack Mitzutani, Eric Melson; Visual: Scott Chandler

Percussion: Dave Glyde, Jack Mitzutani, Eric Melson; Auxilliary: Mark Metzger

Instructional StaffVisual: Brad Eugenio, Chris Craig, Dylan Thiew, Kyle Ko, Paul Lynch; Percussion: Rudy Garcia, Leol De Leon,

Annadine Miramontez, Mikhail Crosby; Front Ensemble: Tien Nguyen, DJ Alejandro, Kevin NguyenColor Guard: Mark Metzger, TJ Doucette, Samantha Madayag, Ken Yanagihara, Beth Refsnider

Acknowledgements / Thank YouThe band would like to thank the James Logan Band Boosters as well as theadministration of the New Haven Unified School District for all their support.


VCHS Senior ReflectionsDavid AhmannDrumlineSome people may ask why I do marching band. For almost a full semester, I give up most of my Thursdays and Saturdays. During these days, I march around a football field for hours, sometimes in the blazing heat. I also sacrifice some Tuesday nights when I would usually have youth group, which is very special to me. So the question comes up again: Why have I done marching band for four years? The answer is actually quite simple: I do it for the people. Marching band has reinforced my opinion that people are awesome. People are insightful, emotional, quirky, funny, unique, complex, and beautiful. Through people, God changes the world, and this gives me hope. I love people, and I know that they will continue to have a positive influence on me, and I hope that God will help me to positively impact their lives.

Brandon BenzTrombone, Section LeaderI didn’t put too much thought into joining band freshman year. I wasn’t sure what it was, but Mr. Rubino told me that they did fun things like travel to Cambodia, so I decided to join. It was kinda strange to me, but I made a lot of new friends so I stuck with it. Today, I look back on that decision and am so glad that I chose correctly. Sure, the cost is giving up every Saturday during band season, but the benefit of being with you guys definitely makes it worth it. Thank you all so much for the best four years of my life.

Wicia FangDrum Major, FluteGiving up my Saturdays, working hard under the hot sun, getting home late from rehearsals - this is what I have done for the past four years, and I do not regret it one bit. Marching band has played such a huge role in my high school career and has made me a better person. It pushed me past what I thought were my limits and taught me skills beyond playing an instrument and making shapes on a field. Band has become my home and where I am most myself. The people have become my second family and have seen me laugh, cry, and in my pajamas. I am so grateful to the band staff, parents, and members for supporting me, helping me grow, and being by my side as I figure out God’s plan for me. I love and will miss you all. Thank you for everything.

Jordan GutierrezClarinet, Woodwind CaptainI started playing music when I was really young. I learned to play the piano when I was 4 years old and then when I went into 4th grade I started playing clarinet. I was in 7th grade when I first saw a marching band field show called From the Ashes, in which my cousin Kelvin played the trombone. Kelvin was really the one who convinced me to join marching band. However, he did not prepare me for the intense practices. Even though the practice and the time commitment were hard, I experienced some of the best moments and made some of my best friends through it. So even though marching was difficult, I wouldn’t trade it for anything because of all the awesome experiences and friends I have made.

Sabrina HamadaColor GuardI’ve had five wonderful years with my band family and I don’t think my high school could get any better. I started color guard way back in 7th grade and somehow magically fell in love with the sport. I actually loved it so much I joined the high school marching band in 8th grade with one of my best friends. Best decision of my life. Period. Now I can’t believe I’m already a senior! How time flies. This activity (or sport as I call it) has given me such wonderful memories, I just can’t wait to make my last year the best year! And to all my cute underclassmen! I hope you all fall in love with this sport like I did! Performing will be the best and coolest thing you could ever do!

Amy HansenColor Guard CaptainMy interest for color guard began in 6th grade, when I choose color guard as a class. I knew nothing about the class other than it sounded interesting. I joined the junior high color guard club 7th grade year, and by 8th grade year, I was part of the high school color guard. Being an 8th grader among high schoolers was scary, but everyone was welcoming and very supportive. When my first season ended, I enjoyed the activity so much; I could hardly wait for the next season to begin. As I reflect on the years gone by, I can’t imagine my four years of high school without marching band/guard. Marching band is my second family and, I just wanted to give a ginormous THANK YOU shout out to Mr. Gunter, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Wiens, my parents and the Band Boosters. I look forward to having a good 5th and final field season. OAE Warrior pride!!

VCHS Senior ReflectionsNicholas HeliotisTuba, Section LeaderIt seems like only months ago when I picked up a large, and at the time heavy, piece of metal, known as the tuba, and started marching and making music with it. I thought I had gotten in over my head with all of the practices and such a busy schedule. I had wanted out so badly my first Saturday practice but here I am four years later. Looking back, sticking with marching band is probably one the best decisions I’ve ever made in my high school years. Over the years, friends have become family and practices have become a time to be with that family and make music together. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the year goes. And to all the freshman, Good Luck and enjoy these four years!

Destiny LeeDrumline

Carolyn LindemulderClarinetI wasn’t really sure what to expect on my 14th birthday. It was the first day of band camp and it was a 9-9. I had never seen a marching band before, and I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Fast forward to my 17th birthday. Now, I’m disappointed that I can’t have band camp on my birthday like every other year. This has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and I can’t wait to do one more season. I’ve had the opportunity to go places that I never would have gone and met people that I never would have met. I can’t even begin to explain how marching band has changed my life and I’m so grateful for all the support that kept me going.

Brian LiuClarinetMarching band wasn’t exactly in my list of high school plans. I left middle school knowing no instruments but piano, thinking I would join an afterschool program like robotics (I shudder at the thought of it now!) But I wanted to learn a new instrument, and there was a marching band option in the interest checklist. So I marked it. A few weeks later, I was learning clarinet at Valley, still not so sure about my decision. Four years later, I view it as one of the best decisions I’ve made in high school. Thank you to the band family for making it such an amazing time, even if it meant freez—ahem, bonding with you all in Gonzales! Have fun!

Matthew LundyDrum Major, SaxophoneI’ve done a lot of activities over the years - soccer, football, track and field, Boy Scouts, the list goes on. But none of them ever gave me the family like I found in marching band. I’ve lost friends each year with seniors leaving, and I’ve gained friends with each new class of freshmen. There’s something in the hard work of repping sets every Thursday and Saturday, sleeping in the gym at Gonzales, standing together in performances, and taking the late night buses back to school that transcends our grade gap and bonds all of us, freshman to senior. I’ll miss this activity and the friends I’ve made here, but I’ll never forget it. I don’t think I’ll ever have such a large, loving family like the one I’ve found in this band and I’m really grateful that I got to have it. I can’t thank Mr. Gunter, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Ryan enough for what they’ve taught me, and I pray good luck to every student that is going to get the chance to experience this great activity and be part of this family, just like I did.

Christina Meehan-VernonColor GuardI love marching band because it’s more than a sport; as cheesy as it sounds, it’s a lifestyle. It means giving everything you have, even when you think you have nothing left. It’s leaving everything on the field, despite the score. Marching band isn’t a team, or even a group of people brought together because they have the same interests; marching band is a family. And it’s with that family that I’ve become the person I am today.


VCHS Senior ReflectionsNoelle MindolovichClarinet, Section LeaderBack in 4th grade I chose to play the clarinet because, well, I wanted to be with my friends. They quit after elementary school but I ended up loving it and played all through junior high. Then I joined the marching band, even though I had never actually seen them perform. Not once. Needless to say, it is probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Because even though it consumes our lives for a long four months, it’s all worth it when everything comes together for the first time. From the memories to the friends to everything else, I will remember these years for the rest of my life - it made high school pretty awesome. I’m so glad that I chose to join marching band, and I am so thankful for the experience.

Austin QuonTuba, Brass CaptainI never planned or even thought about doing marching band. I still remember getting home from a week-long summer camp and then hearing that I had sectionals coming up and thinking “what is a sectional?” However, marching band has become the best mistake I have made in my entire high school career. My high school could not have been complete without becoming a part of the band family. I have had a great time getting to know everyone in band and I will miss them all next year.

Ethan SaxeTromboneWhen my junior year came around, I finally was able to join the marching band. It took me a while to understand how to march and it was very difficult for me at first, but by the end of the season it had become one of the best experiences I’ve had in high school. So far, my senior year has built on this and I am enjoying my final season of OAE.

Jessica SnyderPit PercussionI transferred into Valley sophomore year and also started band sophomore year. I met my best friend in band and my life was forever changed. It was a happy time filled with food trucks and barefootedness. We increased our cards skills together and we will forever be really good at Egyptian War. So thank you, band, for the many free dinners that weren’t actually free because we paid for them in blood sweat and tears, even pit. We marched in a lot of parades and it was awful and awfully fulfilling. We developed good arm muscles but then we lost them, but that’s okay because we gained love and stuff. Pit, I love you and bottomless peach pit 4 eva. – Jessica

Logan WeislakDrumlineI started playing drums when I was in sixth grade. Playing drums in Mr. Sankus’s junior high classes was very fun, and that, along with taking drum lessons from Kirk Berkland, led me to playing bass drum in the marching band my freshman year. Meeting new people was awesome, and traveling around and seeing other schools’ marching bands was a cool experience. In sophomore year, I started playing snare drum, and that is what I have played since. Playing drums in the marching band has led to me becoming a better drummer, whether it be rudimental or on the drum set. I have met a lot of cool people, and the trips around the country and the world have made all the hard work pay off in the end.

Natalie ZeitmanPit PercussionI transferred into Valley sophomore year and also started band sophomore year. I met my best friend in band and my life was forever changed. It was a happy time filled with food trucks and barefootedness. We increased our cards skills together and we will forever be really good at Egyptian War. So thank you, band, for the many free dinners that weren’t actually free because we paid for them in blood sweat and tears, even pit. We marched in a lot of parades and it was awful and awfully fulfilling. We developed good arm muscles but then we lost them, but that’s okay because we gained love and stuff. Pit, I love you and bottomless peach pit 4 eva. – Natalie


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