Silver Magic Band HistorySilver Magic Marching Band History
2011-2012
Show Title: “V” based on the movie “V for Vendetta” arranged by Steve Robertson
Band Director: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton
Awards
Marching Band – Palmetto Ridge HS Marching Band Invitational 1st Place Bronze Division
Best Music, Best Visual, Best General Effect, Best Percussion, Best Color Guard
FMBC Semi Finals –
Wind Ensemble –
Officers
Drum Major –Angela Minich and Monica Ditch
Band Captain– David Suarez
Percussion Captain - Amanda Yoho
Brass Captain – Robert Johnson
Woodwind Captain – Kalyn Hamm
Guard Captains – Breanna Ellis and Raychel Sands
Section Leaders
Meghan Dempster – Flute
Lissette Ortiz – Clarinet
Harrison Hoppe – Saxophone
Brittney Worst – Trumpet
Courtney Tibball – Mellophone
Mac Cofell - Trombone
Kyler Allenson – Baritone
Kelly Bravard – Tuba
Rebekah Ortega – Front Ensemble
Librarian – Jonah Bruckner
Secretary – Edwin Aguilar and Angela Minich
Tech Specialist – Jonah Bruckner
Quartermasters – Kyler Allenson, Andy Pesina, Luke Jorgensen, and Jasmine Singh
2010-2011
Show Title: “Passion! Wrath, Romance and Joy” including Dies Irae by Puccini, Nessun Dorma by Verdi, and Joy by Joseph Curiale
Band Director: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton
Awards
Marching Band – FBA Marching MPA Straight Superiors
FMBC Semi Finals – 7th Place, Best Visual
Wind Ensemble – Superior ratings at FBA District MPA
Officers
Drum Major – Karen Ambrose and Angela Minich
Percussion Captain - Amanda Yoho
Brass Captain – David Suarez
Woodwind Captain – Kalyn Hamm
Guard Captain – Summer Florio
Section Leaders
Monica Ditch – Flute
Lexi Droomer – Clarinet
Dylan Young – Saxophone
Robert Johnson – Trumpet
Megan Trujillo – Mellophone
Megan Ambrose – Baritone
Kelly Bravard – Tuba
Rebekah Ortega – Front Ensemble
Historian – Joe Wecher
Librarian – Kyler Allenson
Secretary – Meghan Dempster
Tech Specialist – Tyler Young
Quartermaster – Michael Boyle
2009-2010
Show Title: “Amazonian Rainforest” by Key Poulan
Band Director: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton
Awards
Marching Band – FBA Marching MPA Straight Superiors
FMBC Semi Finals – 6th Place, Best Visual
Wind Ensemble – Superior ratings at FBA District MPA and Excellent ratings at FBA State MPA
Officers
Drum Major – Karen Ambrose
Band Captain – Jeff Moss
Brass Captain – David Suarez
Woodwind Captain – Sarah Rollins
Guard Captains – Jayma Marler and Jessica Morgan
Section Leaders
Autumn Baublis – Flute
Lexi Droomer and Angela Peralta – Clarinet
Tyler Young – Saxophone
Itiel Agramonte – Trumpet
Megan Trujillo – Mellophone
Megan Ambrose – Baritone
Kelly Bravard – Tuba
Rebekah Ortega – Front Ensemble
Historian – Joe Wecher and Lyndsy Jones
Librarian – Amanda Yoho
Secretary – Angela Minich
Tech Specialist – Tyler Young
Perc Quartermaster – Kevin Vega
2008-2009
Show Title: “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Key Poulan
Band Director: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton
Awards
North Port HS “Music on the Move” – 2nd Place Silver Class, 3rd Place Overall
Cape Coral HS “Pride of Florida” – 2nd Place, 1st Place in Music
FBA Marching MPA – Straight Superiors
FMBC State Competition – 8th Place
Wind Ensemble – Superior rating at FBA Concert MPA, Excellent rating at State Concert MPA
Concert Band – Excellent rating at FBA Concert MPA
Officers
Amanda DeCastro, Drum Major
Karen Ambrose, Assistant Drum Major
Justin Greenstein, Band Captain
Josh McClurg, Guard Captain
Theresa Brown, Guard Captain
Section Leaders
Cheyenne Toboll, Flute
Tarah Garay, Clarinet
Michael Yapello, Saxophone
Jessica Simmons, Mellophone
Matt Gardner, Trumpet
JJ Ortega, Baritone
Jeff Moss, Sousaphone
Josh Jorgensen, Sousaphone, Equipment Manager
Ian Clarey, Drum Line
Erica Hawkes, Front Ensemble
Ron Velazquez, Front Ensemble
2007-2008
2006-2007
This year’s show was entitled "Identity," which is a curious piece concerning the different aspects of the human psyche.
Band director - Mr. Brett Robinson
Awards
Class AAA State Champions
Officers
(by respective sections)
Brittney Steeb, Drum Major
Bradley Eifel, Band Captain
Section Leaders
Michelle Dustin, Flutes
Ryan Yoho, Clarinets
Corey Siebert, Saxophones
Hannah Freundlich, Mellophones
Susan Antepara, Trumpets
Eleanor Ayres, Trumpets
David Hiller (Hilly), Baritones
Chris Harmon, Sousaphones
Joseph(Joe) Tabarracci, Sousaphones
David Rojas, Percussion
Bill Goble, Pit
2005-2006
This year’s show was entitled "Ascension," a curious piece about the different aspects of the psyche.
Band Director - Mr. Turner.
Brass and Woodwind Captain positions were nullified this year.
Awards
Class AAA 3rd place winners at State
Officers
(by respective sections)
Brittney Steeb, Drum Major
Eric Hopkins, Drum Major
Amy Phillips, Band Captain
Section Leaders
Amy Phillips, Flutes
Sheena Reagan, Clarinets
Hannah Freundlich, Saxophones
Hannah Freundlich, Mellophones
Jessica Staffeld, Trumpets
David Hiller (Hilly), Baritones
Jonathan Barth, Sousaphones
Chris Otte, Percussion
2004-2005
The show this year was titled "Velocity: The Art of Speed" and was arranged by Leslie Gilreath.
Band Director - Mr. Dwight Emmert
Awards
AAA State champions
Qualified Top 10 at B.O.A (Bands of America)
Officers
(by respective sections)
Corie Ritchie, Drum Major
Garnette Reynolds, Drum Major
Brittney Steeb, Drum Major
Amanda Puckett, Band Captain
Sara Goble, Band Captain
Steven Wood, later replaced by Nate Green, Brass Captain
Lisa Giordano, Woodwind Captain
Section Leaders
Amy Phillips, Flutes
Sheena Reagan, Clarinets
Alex Castro, Saxophones
Dianna Ryan, Mellophones
Jessica Staffeld, Trumpets
David Hiller (Hilly), Baritones
Amanda Puckett, Sousaphones
Sara Goble, Percussion
2003-2004
The show this year was entitled "Apocalypse," or "Black and White," and was extremely successful and popular amongst the band and fans. Show centered on an epic, divine battle of Good and Evil. Music arranged by Leslie Gilreath.
Band Director - Mr. Jay Harward
Awards
Class AAA State Champions
Top 10 at B.O.A (Bands of America) Regionals
Officers
(by respective sections)
Corie Ritchie, Drum Major
Garnette Reynolds, Drum Major
Natasha Bogatitus, Band Captain
Stacy Greene, Brass Captain
Carl Dorman, Woodwind Captain
Section Leaders
Natasha Bogatitus, Flutes
Nick Ferlazzo, Clarinets
Carl Dorman, Saxophones
Johnny Ortega, Mellophones
Steven Wood, Trumpets
Drew Helton, Euphoniums
Steven Wiley, Baritones
Michael Martins, Sousaphones
Sara Goble, Percussion
2002-2003
Summary
The Silver Magic band had an outstanding season during 2002. The show was entitled "To Tame the Perilous Skies" , by David Holsinger, arranged by Leslie Gilreath.
Band Director - Mr. Jay Harward
Officers
(by respective sections)
Julian Eckmann, Drum Major
Marcie Soldano, Band Captain
Ashley Cortez, Co-Band Captain
Zach Schulz , Brass Captain
Natasha Bogatitus, Woodwind Captain
Section Leaders
Vanessa Wolvin , Flutes
Brian Antepara, Clarinets
Jenny Mommaerts , Alto Saxophones
Nick Ferlazzo, Tenor Saxophone
Marcie Soldano, Mellophones
Greg Markley, Trumpetrs
Steven Wylie , Trombones
Nick Dimare , Sousaphones
Silver Magic Drum Line
Garret Davenport , Drum Captain
Ishmael Davis , Front Ensemble Section Leader
Silver Magic Colorguard
Jessica Hochstetler , Guard Captain
Brittany Vincoli , Co-Guard Captain
2001-2002
The 2001 marching season was a stepping stone for the SMMB! Our show was "Vison: In Remembrance," arranged by Leslie GIlreath. The show had a patriotic theme, and the band used various sound clips from different time periods throughout the show.
Officers
(by respective sections)
Julian Eckmann, Drum Major
Kyle Hallenback & Ashley Barnes, Band Captains
Beth Kelly, Brass Captain
Natalie Everett, Woodwind Captain
2000-2001
The 2000 marching season was a successful one. Our show was "Copland 2000," arranged by Ron Ellis. The three movements were Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid, and The Promise of Living.
Officers
(by respective sections)
Philip Lowendick, Drum Major
Candace Cohowcz, Drum Major
Warren Alan Baxter, Band Captain
Kyle Hallenbeck, Brass Captain
Melissa Fagan, Woodwind Captain
Section Leaders
Julia Glover, Flutes
Natasha Weinberg, Clarinets
Michelle Gephart, Clarinets
Becky Foster, Clarinets
Melissa Fagan, Alto Saxophones
Julian Eckmann, Tenor Saxophone
Beth Kelly, Mellophones
Warren Alan Baxter, Trumpets
Kyle Hallenbeck, Trombones
David Vigne, Baritones
Bryan Sanford, Sousaphones
Silver Magic Drum Line
Blake Shatto, Drum Captain
Ashley Barnes, Front Ensemble Section Leader
Silver Magic Colorguard
Dawn Rauch, Guard Captain
1999-2000
The 1999 Marching season saw one of the most successful years the Silver Magic Band has ever seen. The three movements of our show, "Jubilation Suite," was written by Richard L. Saucedo.
1998-1999
This was one of the most successful marching seasons the Silver Magic Band has ever seen. Our show this year was "The Planets." Written by Gustav Holst and arranged by Jay Bocook, we performed "Mars: The Bringer of War," "Venus: The Bringer of Peace," and "Jupiter: The Bringer of Jolity or Joy."
Concert Season this year included performances of some well-known band works including: Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance, Amazing Grace by Frank Ticheli and March "The Nine" penned by Soichi Konagaya. Mariner hosted their first student conductor during concert festival as well this year: Warren Baxter conducted Welsh Folk Fantasy arranged by John Edmonson.
Awards
Wind Ensemble earned straight Superiors on stage, in sight reading, and during student conducting at FBA.This was the first time the band was eligible for State Concert Festival in Miami. The band traveled there that spring and earned straight Excellents.
1997-1998
Our show this year was "A Copland Portrait" featuring Fanfare for the Common Man, Appalachian Spring, and Finale from the 3rd Symphony.
2011-2012
Show Title: “V” based on the movie “V for Vendetta” arranged by Steve Robertson
Band Director: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton
Awards
Marching Band – Palmetto Ridge HS Marching Band Invitational 1st Place Bronze Division
Best Music, Best Visual, Best General Effect, Best Percussion, Best Color Guard
FMBC Semi Finals –
Wind Ensemble –
Officers
Drum Major –Angela Minich and Monica Ditch
Band Captain– David Suarez
Percussion Captain - Amanda Yoho
Brass Captain – Robert Johnson
Woodwind Captain – Kalyn Hamm
Guard Captains – Breanna Ellis and Raychel Sands
Section Leaders
Meghan Dempster – Flute
Lissette Ortiz – Clarinet
Harrison Hoppe – Saxophone
Brittney Worst – Trumpet
Courtney Tibball – Mellophone
Mac Cofell - Trombone
Kyler Allenson – Baritone
Kelly Bravard – Tuba
Rebekah Ortega – Front Ensemble
Librarian – Jonah Bruckner
Secretary – Edwin Aguilar and Angela Minich
Tech Specialist – Jonah Bruckner
Quartermasters – Kyler Allenson, Andy Pesina, Luke Jorgensen, and Jasmine Singh
2010-2011
Show Title: “Passion! Wrath, Romance and Joy” including Dies Irae by Puccini, Nessun Dorma by Verdi, and Joy by Joseph Curiale
Band Director: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton
Awards
Marching Band – FBA Marching MPA Straight Superiors
FMBC Semi Finals – 7th Place, Best Visual
Wind Ensemble – Superior ratings at FBA District MPA
Officers
Drum Major – Karen Ambrose and Angela Minich
Percussion Captain - Amanda Yoho
Brass Captain – David Suarez
Woodwind Captain – Kalyn Hamm
Guard Captain – Summer Florio
Section Leaders
Monica Ditch – Flute
Lexi Droomer – Clarinet
Dylan Young – Saxophone
Robert Johnson – Trumpet
Megan Trujillo – Mellophone
Megan Ambrose – Baritone
Kelly Bravard – Tuba
Rebekah Ortega – Front Ensemble
Historian – Joe Wecher
Librarian – Kyler Allenson
Secretary – Meghan Dempster
Tech Specialist – Tyler Young
Quartermaster – Michael Boyle
2009-2010
Show Title: “Amazonian Rainforest” by Key Poulan
Band Director: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton
Awards
Marching Band – FBA Marching MPA Straight Superiors
FMBC Semi Finals – 6th Place, Best Visual
Wind Ensemble – Superior ratings at FBA District MPA and Excellent ratings at FBA State MPA
Officers
Drum Major – Karen Ambrose
Band Captain – Jeff Moss
Brass Captain – David Suarez
Woodwind Captain – Sarah Rollins
Guard Captains – Jayma Marler and Jessica Morgan
Section Leaders
Autumn Baublis – Flute
Lexi Droomer and Angela Peralta – Clarinet
Tyler Young – Saxophone
Itiel Agramonte – Trumpet
Megan Trujillo – Mellophone
Megan Ambrose – Baritone
Kelly Bravard – Tuba
Rebekah Ortega – Front Ensemble
Historian – Joe Wecher and Lyndsy Jones
Librarian – Amanda Yoho
Secretary – Angela Minich
Tech Specialist – Tyler Young
Perc Quartermaster – Kevin Vega
2008-2009
Show Title: “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Key Poulan
Band Director: Mrs. Sarah Hamilton
Awards
North Port HS “Music on the Move” – 2nd Place Silver Class, 3rd Place Overall
Cape Coral HS “Pride of Florida” – 2nd Place, 1st Place in Music
FBA Marching MPA – Straight Superiors
FMBC State Competition – 8th Place
Wind Ensemble – Superior rating at FBA Concert MPA, Excellent rating at State Concert MPA
Concert Band – Excellent rating at FBA Concert MPA
Officers
Amanda DeCastro, Drum Major
Karen Ambrose, Assistant Drum Major
Justin Greenstein, Band Captain
Josh McClurg, Guard Captain
Theresa Brown, Guard Captain
Section Leaders
Cheyenne Toboll, Flute
Tarah Garay, Clarinet
Michael Yapello, Saxophone
Jessica Simmons, Mellophone
Matt Gardner, Trumpet
JJ Ortega, Baritone
Jeff Moss, Sousaphone
Josh Jorgensen, Sousaphone, Equipment Manager
Ian Clarey, Drum Line
Erica Hawkes, Front Ensemble
Ron Velazquez, Front Ensemble
2007-2008
2006-2007
This year’s show was entitled "Identity," which is a curious piece concerning the different aspects of the human psyche.
Band director - Mr. Brett Robinson
Awards
Class AAA State Champions
Officers
(by respective sections)
Brittney Steeb, Drum Major
Bradley Eifel, Band Captain
Section Leaders
Michelle Dustin, Flutes
Ryan Yoho, Clarinets
Corey Siebert, Saxophones
Hannah Freundlich, Mellophones
Susan Antepara, Trumpets
Eleanor Ayres, Trumpets
David Hiller (Hilly), Baritones
Chris Harmon, Sousaphones
Joseph(Joe) Tabarracci, Sousaphones
David Rojas, Percussion
Bill Goble, Pit
2005-2006
This year’s show was entitled "Ascension," a curious piece about the different aspects of the psyche.
Band Director - Mr. Turner.
Brass and Woodwind Captain positions were nullified this year.
Awards
Class AAA 3rd place winners at State
Officers
(by respective sections)
Brittney Steeb, Drum Major
Eric Hopkins, Drum Major
Amy Phillips, Band Captain
Section Leaders
Amy Phillips, Flutes
Sheena Reagan, Clarinets
Hannah Freundlich, Saxophones
Hannah Freundlich, Mellophones
Jessica Staffeld, Trumpets
David Hiller (Hilly), Baritones
Jonathan Barth, Sousaphones
Chris Otte, Percussion
2004-2005
The show this year was titled "Velocity: The Art of Speed" and was arranged by Leslie Gilreath.
Band Director - Mr. Dwight Emmert
Awards
AAA State champions
Qualified Top 10 at B.O.A (Bands of America)
Officers
(by respective sections)
Corie Ritchie, Drum Major
Garnette Reynolds, Drum Major
Brittney Steeb, Drum Major
Amanda Puckett, Band Captain
Sara Goble, Band Captain
Steven Wood, later replaced by Nate Green, Brass Captain
Lisa Giordano, Woodwind Captain
Section Leaders
Amy Phillips, Flutes
Sheena Reagan, Clarinets
Alex Castro, Saxophones
Dianna Ryan, Mellophones
Jessica Staffeld, Trumpets
David Hiller (Hilly), Baritones
Amanda Puckett, Sousaphones
Sara Goble, Percussion
2003-2004
The show this year was entitled "Apocalypse," or "Black and White," and was extremely successful and popular amongst the band and fans. Show centered on an epic, divine battle of Good and Evil. Music arranged by Leslie Gilreath.
Band Director - Mr. Jay Harward
Awards
Class AAA State Champions
Top 10 at B.O.A (Bands of America) Regionals
Officers
(by respective sections)
Corie Ritchie, Drum Major
Garnette Reynolds, Drum Major
Natasha Bogatitus, Band Captain
Stacy Greene, Brass Captain
Carl Dorman, Woodwind Captain
Section Leaders
Natasha Bogatitus, Flutes
Nick Ferlazzo, Clarinets
Carl Dorman, Saxophones
Johnny Ortega, Mellophones
Steven Wood, Trumpets
Drew Helton, Euphoniums
Steven Wiley, Baritones
Michael Martins, Sousaphones
Sara Goble, Percussion
2002-2003
Summary
The Silver Magic band had an outstanding season during 2002. The show was entitled "To Tame the Perilous Skies" , by David Holsinger, arranged by Leslie Gilreath.
Band Director - Mr. Jay Harward
Officers
(by respective sections)
Julian Eckmann, Drum Major
Marcie Soldano, Band Captain
Ashley Cortez, Co-Band Captain
Zach Schulz , Brass Captain
Natasha Bogatitus, Woodwind Captain
Section Leaders
Vanessa Wolvin , Flutes
Brian Antepara, Clarinets
Jenny Mommaerts , Alto Saxophones
Nick Ferlazzo, Tenor Saxophone
Marcie Soldano, Mellophones
Greg Markley, Trumpetrs
Steven Wylie , Trombones
Nick Dimare , Sousaphones
Silver Magic Drum Line
Garret Davenport , Drum Captain
Ishmael Davis , Front Ensemble Section Leader
Silver Magic Colorguard
Jessica Hochstetler , Guard Captain
Brittany Vincoli , Co-Guard Captain
2001-2002
The 2001 marching season was a stepping stone for the SMMB! Our show was "Vison: In Remembrance," arranged by Leslie GIlreath. The show had a patriotic theme, and the band used various sound clips from different time periods throughout the show.
Officers
(by respective sections)
Julian Eckmann, Drum Major
Kyle Hallenback & Ashley Barnes, Band Captains
Beth Kelly, Brass Captain
Natalie Everett, Woodwind Captain
2000-2001
The 2000 marching season was a successful one. Our show was "Copland 2000," arranged by Ron Ellis. The three movements were Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid, and The Promise of Living.
Officers
(by respective sections)
Philip Lowendick, Drum Major
Candace Cohowcz, Drum Major
Warren Alan Baxter, Band Captain
Kyle Hallenbeck, Brass Captain
Melissa Fagan, Woodwind Captain
Section Leaders
Julia Glover, Flutes
Natasha Weinberg, Clarinets
Michelle Gephart, Clarinets
Becky Foster, Clarinets
Melissa Fagan, Alto Saxophones
Julian Eckmann, Tenor Saxophone
Beth Kelly, Mellophones
Warren Alan Baxter, Trumpets
Kyle Hallenbeck, Trombones
David Vigne, Baritones
Bryan Sanford, Sousaphones
Silver Magic Drum Line
Blake Shatto, Drum Captain
Ashley Barnes, Front Ensemble Section Leader
Silver Magic Colorguard
Dawn Rauch, Guard Captain
1999-2000
The 1999 Marching season saw one of the most successful years the Silver Magic Band has ever seen. The three movements of our show, "Jubilation Suite," was written by Richard L. Saucedo.
1998-1999
This was one of the most successful marching seasons the Silver Magic Band has ever seen. Our show this year was "The Planets." Written by Gustav Holst and arranged by Jay Bocook, we performed "Mars: The Bringer of War," "Venus: The Bringer of Peace," and "Jupiter: The Bringer of Jolity or Joy."
Concert Season this year included performances of some well-known band works including: Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance, Amazing Grace by Frank Ticheli and March "The Nine" penned by Soichi Konagaya. Mariner hosted their first student conductor during concert festival as well this year: Warren Baxter conducted Welsh Folk Fantasy arranged by John Edmonson.
Awards
Wind Ensemble earned straight Superiors on stage, in sight reading, and during student conducting at FBA.This was the first time the band was eligible for State Concert Festival in Miami. The band traveled there that spring and earned straight Excellents.
1997-1998
Our show this year was "A Copland Portrait" featuring Fanfare for the Common Man, Appalachian Spring, and Finale from the 3rd Symphony.
The Silver Magic Band has a rich history of accomplishments and a tradition of excellence. If you were a member of the band in any of the years below and have more information to complete anything that is missing, email Mrs. Hamilton at saraheh@leeschools.net.
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