5-14-09
The 2009-2010 officers have been announced as follows:
President - William Givler
Treasurer - Hope Wingard
Secretary/Public Relations - Steven Guenther and Stephanie Strauss
Head Librarian - Michele Herneisey
Assistant Librarians - Lauren Herneisey and Laura Snyder
Uniform Manager - Aubrey Carberry
Head Equipment Manager - Jessica Strickland
Assistant Equipment Managers - Amanda Butch, Rachel Etter, Brandon King, Klarissa Mroz
Drum Major - Alonna Williams
Assistant Drum Major - Michele Herneisey
Woodwind Captain - Stephanie Strauss
Brass Captain - Michele Herneisey
Drumline Captain - Brandon Lighty
Front Ensemble Captain - Rebekah White
Guard Captain - Lindsey Reyes
1-27-07
MAHS students Kim Cepietz and Hope Wingard were selected to perform in
the PMEA District 7 Band Festival at Chambersburg High School from
February 8-10, 2007.
MAHS student Hope Wingard was selected to perform in the PMEA District 7
Jazz Band Festival at Cumberland Valley High School from March 8-10,
2007.
MAHS students Kim Cepietz, Steph Hernandez, Michele Herneisey and Hope
Wingard were selected to perform in the
Dauphin County Senior High Band
at Susquehanna Township High School from February 22-24, 2007.
MAHS students Laura Waller, Rebekah White, Steph Strauss, Brittiany
Phillips, Kristie Darrah, Steven Guenther and William Givler; and Feaser
Middle School students Laura Snyder, Ashley Gingrich, Adam Geisweit,
Lauren Herneisey, and Sierra Morra were selected to perform in the
Dauphin County Junior High Band at Susquehanna Township High School from
February 22-24, 2007.
MAHS students Alexis Moyer, Kim Cepietz, Steph Hernandez, Elizabeth
Fulton, Dennis Keller and Jeff Gingrich were selected to perform in the
Susquehanna University Honors Band from February 16-18, 2007.
MAHS students Steph Strauss, Michele Herneisey, and Hope Wingard were
selected to perform in the Dauphin County Junior High Orchestra Festival
at Central Dauphin High School from February 2-3, 2007.
MAHS student Elizabeth Fulton was selected to perform in the Dauphin
County Senior High Orchestra Festival at Susquehanna Township High
School from February 22-24, 2007.
Mr. Samuel K. Fisher, MAHS Band Director, was highlighted as the director from Pennsylvania in the December 2006 issue of the School Band and Orchestra magazine in the article "50 Directors Who Make a Difference".
2-2-06
Congratulations to the students who were selected for the following honors bands:
2006 District Band
Michelle Herneisey, French Horn;
Amy Leonard, Oboe
2006 Senior High County Band
Kim Cepietz, Clarinet;
Sarah Geisweit, Alto Saxophone;
Jeff Gingrich, Snare Drum;
Stephanie Hernandez, Clarinet;
Michelle Herneisey, French Horn;
Jeremy Hoch, Baritone;
Dennis Keller, Snare Drum;
Amy Leonard, Oboe;
Alexis Moyer, Flute;
Sarah Moyer, Flute
2006 Senior High County Orchestra
Elizabeth Fulton, Violin
2006 Junior High County Band
Abby Madden, Tenor Sax
3-14-05
The flute choir and the woodwind quintet performed today prior to the annual Music Fest in the high school auditorium to benefit the
performing arts scholarship fund.
3-13-05
The flute choir and the woodwind quintet performed today prior to the annual Music Fest in the high school auditorium to benefit the
performing arts scholarship fund.
3-10-05
The Jazz Band performed at the Pennsylvania Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Lancaster.
The Jazz Band performed for 30 minutes prior to the banquet, provided light background music during the banquet, and then closed with
several selections at the conclusion of the banquet.
Mark Messick, a member of the jazz band, was also recognized for his role as the president of the inaugural Middletown FCCLA chapter.
2-10-05
Congratulations to the students who were selected for the following honors bands:
2005 Junior High County Orchestra
Nick Harmantzis, Tenor Sax
2005 Junior High County Band
Nick Harmantzis, Tenor Sax;
Abby Nevil, Trumpet
2005 Senior High County Band
Amanda Lykins, Flute;
Sarah Moyer, Flute;
Amy Leonard, Oboe;
Justin Kerecz, Bassoon;
Christine Severin, Clarinet;
Kim Cepietz, Clarinet;
Lauren LeHew, Clarinet;
Kristy Fortini, Alto Clarinet;
Erika Heagy, Contrabass Clarinet;
Joelle Hoch, Alto Sax;
Garrett Saunders, Trumpet;
Michelle Herneisy, French Horn;
Lauren Davis, French Horn;
Alex Crawford, Bass Trombone;
Summer Tucker, Tuba
2005 Senior High County Orchestra
Elizabeth Fulton, Violin
12-6-04
Congratulations to the students who were selected for the following honors bands:
2005 District Band
Amanda Lykins, Flute; Kristy Fortini, Alto Clarinet;
Michelle Herneisey (7th grade), French Horn; Alex Crawford, Bass Trombone
5-31-04
The band participated in the annual Middletown Memorial Day parade and service.
At the cemetery, the band performed "America", "Armed Services Salute", and "The Star Spangled Banner".
5-22-04
The annual band banquet was held in the social hall at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Middletown.
Award recipients at the banquet were Claire Susemihl (Sousa and Armstrong awards),
3-29-04
Congratulations to Claire Susemihl on her recent selection for both Regional and State Band.
1-23-04
Congratulations to the following students who were also selected for the Senior High County Band:
Kristy Fortini - Alto Clarinet;
Brandon Goodling - Tenor Saxophone;
Josh Fernback - French Horn;
Summer Tucker - Tuba
1-21-04
Congratulations to the following students who were selected for the Junior High County Band:
Garrett Saunders - Trumpet;
Lauren LeHew - Clarinet;
Kaysie Strickland - Clarinet
1-18-04
Congratulations to the students who were selected for the following honors bands:
2004 Senior High County Band
Amanda Lykins, Flute; Christine Weirich, Flute
; Sarah Moyer, Flute
; Katelind Messimer, Flute
; Amy Leonard, Oboe
; Claire Susemihl, Clarinet
; Maile Fordham, Clarinet
; Kim Cepietz, Clarinet
; Erika Heagy, Contrabass Clarinet
; Matt Snyder, Alto Sax
; Joelle Hoch, Alto Sax
; Tristan Saunders, Bari Sax
; Joe Moore, Trumpet
; Kelly Heitefuss, Trumpet
; Ryan Cohick, Trombone
; TJ Brown, Baritone
; Greg Guenther, Tuba
; Jimmy Hresko, String Bass
; Heidi Myrick, Mallets
2004 Junior High Orchestra
Kim Cepietz, Clarinet; Elizabeth Fulton, Violin
12-18-03
Congratulations to the students who were selected for the following honors bands:
2004 District Band
Claire Susemihl, Clarinet; Maile Fordham, Clarinet;
Greg Guenther, Tuba
2004 District Orchestra
Claire Susemihl, Clarinet
1-29-03
Congratulations to Greg Daily on his selection for Regional Band.
1-21-03
Congratulations to the students who were selected for the following honors bands:
2003 District Band
Claire Susemihl, Clarinet; Maile Fordham, Clarinet;
Greg Guenther, Tuba; Greg Daily, Snare Drum
2003 LVC Honors Band
Amanda Lykins, Flute; Christine Weirich, Flute;
Claire Susemihl, Clarinet; Maile Fordham, Clarinet; Christine Severin,
Clarinet; Christine Gramlich, Alto Saxophone; Greg Daily, Snare Drum
2003 Senior High County Band
Amanda Lykins, Flute; Christine Weirich,
Flute; Amanda Knackstedt, Flute; Amy Leonard, Oboe; Amanda Snyder, Oboe;
Jenn Luttrell, Bassoon; Maile Fordham, Clarinet; Christine Severin,
Clarinet; Chris McDevitt, Clarinet; Mary Stazewski, Bass Clarinet; Liz Root,
Bass Clarinet; Matt Snyder, Alto Saxophone; Joelle Hoch, Alto Saxophone;
Tristan Saunders, Baritone Saxophone; Joe Moore, Trumpet; Kelly Heitefuss,
Trumpet; Ryan Cohick, Trombone; Mark Messick, Trombone; Sara Barker,
Baritone; Greg Guenther, Tuba; Courtney Wolfgang, Tuba; Greg Daily, Snare
Drum
11-9-02
This Saturday started unlike any ACC's weekend in recent memory. The characteristic bitter cold weather of mid-November
was missing. Instead, a mild morning with a forecast for temperatures in the low 60's greeted band members and boosters
as they boarded the three charter coaches at the high school. The other oddity was the late departure time. Instead of
a typical bleary eyed departure accompanied by the first streaks of sunrise painting the sky, the Blue Wave's tenth from
last performance order afforded a more leisurely 8:15 AM departure time. The trek north on I-81 was a visual treat with
uncharacteristically vibrant colors still on the trees.
Upon arrival in the parking lot, the always efficient equipment crew already had the instruments
unloaded and ready for a prompt march to the warmup area.
Two hours later the Blue Wave marched onto the artificial turf of Lackawanna County Stadium. The equipment crew
was specially attired for the occasion in railroad engineer caps and red neckerchiefs. Meanwhile parents and friends
saluted the arriving band by waving blue and yellow neckerchiefs accompanied by railroad whistles and numerous cheers.
Ten minutes later and a season of effort was over. The remaining nine bands included performances by three other Chapter 6
representatives: Littlestown, Cedar Cliff, and Susquehanna Township. All have been worthy competitors all season and
deserving representatives of Chapter 6. Finally, as the awards were announced the Blue Wave
held their initial 9th seed, achieving the first ACC's top ten finish in school history.
11-4-02
The Blue Wave concluded a most memorable 72 hour period by landing a ninth seed in Group 2 at the Atlantic Coast Championships.
This is by far the highest seed ever achieved by the Blue Wave.
11-3-02
The Blue Wave completed their regular season by achieving an all time high score of 90.4 and a third place finish in the Chapter 6 Championships
at Carlisle High School.
11-2-02
The Blue Wave started the day with a 5:30 am arrival time at the high school. A short bus ride to Harrisburg International Airport
took the band to one of their most memorable performances ever. Before an enthusiastic crowd, the band contributed to the
electric atmosphere leading up to the arrival of President George W. Bush.
Later in the day, members of the Blue Wave played host to 20 eighth grade members of the Feaser Middle School band.
The future Blue Wave members played pep tunes in the grandstand along with their older mentors.
Finally, the senior members of the band, along with their parents, were honored in Senior Night ceremonies preceding the game.
09-21-02
The Blue Wave entered today's competition at Lancaster Catholic with a number one ranking in Group 2 based upon their exhibition score
at last week's Sea of Sounds. However, tonight they would face six other competitors in Group 2, including some
strong competition from within Chapter 6 as well as Wilson, Archbishop Ryan, and Shilellamy representing Chapters 2, 3, and 4.
The Blue Wave came away with a first place trophy as well as caption awards for High Percussion and High Music.
11-4-00
A mild November day was the setting for an early afternoon practice at the high school.
At 3:30 pm the band bordered their buses for the ride to the Chapter 6 Group 1 & 3 Championships at Cumberland Valley High School.
After a 5:56 pm performance, the band waited anxiously for the 8:30 pm awards ceremony.
The Blue Wave scored 86.9 for a seventh place finish. We must now all await the outcome
of other chapter championships on Saturday and Sunday to see if we make the cut for
the Atlantic Coast Championships.
11-3-00
The Blue Raiders ended their undefeated football season with a 60-6 win at James Buchanan to
win their division in the Mid Penn League.
10-28-00
The Blue Wave started what would be a long day with a two hour rehearsal at Memorial Field.
Next stop was East Pennsboro for an afternoon competition under sunny skies. The Blue Wave
was rewarded for their efforts with a Group 3 First Place finish and a High Music caption award.
Next stop was Cedar Cliff. The weather turned cold and blustery. In competition against two
of the perennial powers in TOB, the Blue Wave finished third.
10-27-00
The last home game of the season means Parent Night. The parents and Senior class members of the band, band front,
cheerleading squad, and football team were honored in pre-game
activities. The Blue Raiders topped off the night with a 49-14 win over West Perry to
continue their undefeated season, and to qualify for the PIAA district playoffs.
5-29-00
The Blue Wave participated in the annual Middletown Memorial Day Parade and Service.
2-10-00
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent
the Middletown Area High School band in these area events:
| PMEA Region 5 Band |
|---|
| Lindsey Bretz | Trumpet |
| Kate Bright | Clarinet |
| Justin Smith | Trumpet |
| District 7 Band |
|---|
| Lindsey Bretz | Trumpet |
| Kate Bright | Clarinet |
| Laurie Hartzell | French Horn |
| Justin Smith | Trumpet |
| Amanda Straw | Alto Saxophone |
Lebanon Valley College Honors Band
|
|---|
| Valerie Crawford | Clarinet |
| Laurie Hartzell | French Horn |
| Justin Smith | Trumpet |
Senior High Dauphin County Band
|
|---|
| Lindsey Bretz | Trumpet |
| Kate Bright | Clarinet |
| Andrew Carnes | Baritone Horn |
| Erica Cepietz | Flute |
| Heather Crawford | French Horn |
| Valerie Crawford | Clarinet |
| Angie Eberts | Bassoon |
| Joellen Flury | Contrabass Clarinet |
| Anne Ford | French Horn |
| Emily Ford | Flute |
| Shauna Garrison | Bass Clarinet |
| Shelley Gingrich | Oboe |
| Christine Gramlich | Bassoon |
| Amanda Hawkins | Clarinet |
| Laurie Hartzell | French Horn |
| Emily Kreiger | Trumpet |
| Chris Leonard | Clarinet |
| Andy Lutzkanin | Trumpet |
| Nikki Miller | Alto Clarinet |
| John Pappas | Percussion |
| Michele Roth | Trombone |
| Justin Smith | Trumpet |
| Erin Solesky | Flute |
| Jackie Sommer | Tenor Saxophone |
| Amanda Straw | Alto Saxophone |
| Curt Zeiders | Trombone |
Junior High Dauphin County Band
|
|---|
| Greg Daily | Percussion |
| Eileen Garrison | Trombone |
| Marie Heberlig | Flute |
| Nate Potteiger | Baritone |
Junior High Dauphin County Orchestra
|
|---|
| Greg Daily | Percussion |
| Gretchen Ehrhart | |
| Christine Gramlich | Bassoon |
11-06-99
Competing at Cedar Cliff/West Shore Stadium, the Blue Wave finished 7th.
Having qualified for the TOB Invitational on Friday November 12th, the Blue Wave elected instead to attend the football team's PIAA district 3 playoff game in Hershey.
10-30-99
Sweeping every caption award but one, the Blue Wave placed first at the Lebanon competition.
The Blue Wave will next compete at the Chapter VI Championships on November 6th.
10-23-99
The Blue Wave competed in their only afternoon competition of the season, finishing second.
The Blue Wave will next compete at Lebanon on October 30rd.
10-16-99
One of the longest performance days of the year began early with the annual Homecoming Parade.
Following an hour long march through town, and the associated homecoming activities at Memorial Field,
the band played throughout the football game, rehearsed after the game, boarded the buses for the
long drive to Littlestown, and competed shortly before 9:30 pm.
Facing some of the stiffest competition of the season, in what was probably a dress rehearsal for the
Chapter VI Championships, the Blue Wave finished fifth. Also competing in group 3 were
Lancaster Catholic, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Valley, Susquehannock, and River Hill (MD).
The Blue Wave will next compete at Bermudian Springs on October 23rd.
10-2-99
The Blue Wave began their first Saturday in October in typical fashion. As in previous years,
the band provided entertainment in the morning at the Penn State-Harrisburg Craft Fair.
After a brief break, The Blue Wave were off to Mechanicsburg's Music in the Park TOB competition.
Despite a strong performance, the band missed a first place finish by a tenth of a point.
Also competing in group 3 were Susquehannock and Lower Dauphin.
The Blue Wave's next competition appearance will be on October 16th at Littlestown.
9-25-99
The Blue Wave hosted the ninth annual Sea of Sounds band competition.
Competing in exhibition, they scored 81.30, highest in Group 3.
Congratulations to the Blue Wave on another strong performance!
The Blue Wave's next competition appearance will be on October 2rd at Mechanicsburg's Music in the Park.
9-18-99
The Blue Wave opened their 1999 marching band season by repeating last year's success
at Central Dauphin's Band-A-Ram-A. Their first place finish was capped with a high
auxiliary caption award. The 80.55 score was their highest opening day score
in recent memory. Other group 3 bands competing included East Pennsboro, Susquehannock and New Oxford.
The Blue Wave next appearance will be in exhibition at the Middletown Sea of Sounds competition on September 25th.
5-30-99
The Blue Wave ended their season with their participation in the annual Memorial Day parade.
Sadly it was Mr. Martin's last official activity as high school band director.
1-28-99
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent
the Middletown Area High School band in these area events:
| Region 5 Band |
|---|
| Ann Ford | French Horn |
| Amy Pressley | Clarinet |
| District 7 Band |
|---|
| Lindsey Bretz | Trumpet |
| Valerie Crawford | Clarinet |
| Ann Ford | French Horn |
| Laurie Hartzel | French Horn |
| Angie Lykins | Trumpet |
| Amy Pressley | Clarinet |
| Beth Vastine | Flute |
| District 7 Orchestra |
|---|
| Laurie Hartzel | French Horn |
| Angie Lykins | Trumpet |
Lebanon Valley College Honors Band
|
|---|
| Angie Lykins | Trumpet |
| Amy Pressley | Clarinet |
| Amanda Straw | Alto Saxophone |
Senior High Dauphin County Band
|
|---|
| Lindsey Bretz | Trumpet |
| Kate Bright | Clarinet |
| Andrew Carnes | Baritone Horn |
| Valerie Crawford | Clarinet |
| Christina Daily | French Horn |
| Amanda Hawkins | Clarinet |
| Amy Pressley | Clarinet |
| Jon Reist | Bassoon |
| Michele Roth | Trombone |
| Jennifer Stoner | Flute |
| Amanda Straw | Alto Saxophone |
| Beth Vastine | Flute |
| Kara Wealand | Bass Clarinet |
Junior High Dauphin County Band
|
|---|
| Erica Cepietz | Flute |
| Heather Crawford | French Horn |
| Angela Eberts | Tenor Saxophone |
| Shelley Gingrich | Oboe |
| Laurie Hartzell | French Horn |
| Christopher Leonard | Clarinet |
| Andy Lutzkanin | Trumpet |
| Heidi Schlehr | Clarinet |
| John Pappas | Percussion |
| Justin Smith | Trumpet |
Junior High Dauphin County Orchestra
|
|---|
| Heather Crawford | French Horn |
| Shelley Gingrich | Oboe |
| Laurie Hartzell | French Horn |
| Heidi Schlehr | Clarinet |
| John Pappas | Percussion |
| Justin Smith | Trumpet |
11-15-98
On Sunday morning the Blue Wave set off on what would prove to be the longest day of the 1998 marching season. Gathering at the high
school before 11 am, equipment was packed and four motor coaches were loaded with band members and parents in preparation
for the journey to Lackawanna County Stadium outside of Scranton. The weatherman cooperated (for a change) and after a
stop for lunch at the rest area north of I-80, the caravan arrived at the stadium at about 2:30 pm.
The band unpacked and marched off to the warmup area while the equipment crew and runners setup props and pit equipment.
About 4:15 the winds suddenly died, eliminating a concern that the runners would have their hands full with uncooperative
backdrops. Shortly after their scheduled performance time of 5:10, the Blue Wave marched onto the Astroturf surface of LCS.
Following one of their best performances of the season, the band posed for their pictures, then everything was packed away
and we were off to the restaurant for food and warmth. The band returned in time to see the final group 3 bands perform.
After a brief intermission while the final scores were tabulated, the drum majors from twenty-seven bands marched
across the field to receive their bands' awards.
With each announcement of a score, the anticipation grew as the awards moved higher and higher from our twenty-fourth seed. Finally,
Middletown's name was called, in a sixteenth place tie with Elizabeth-Forward, a jump of eight places. This represents
the Blue Wave's highest ever placement at ACC's.
Back onto the buses, and home to Middletown. Despite the excitement of their finish, most members managed some sleep in
preparation for an early morning on Monday. Arriving back at the high school at 1:45, the band members returned home tired, but thrilled.
They were due back in home room in a little over five hours, with a full day of classes and the added presence of the
Middle Atlantic accreditation evaluation team.
Congratulations to the Blue Wave for a fitting conclusion to an outstanding season!
11-09-98
After two days of watching scores come in from other chapter championships, the results are in. For the third time in four years
the Blue Wave qualified for the Atlantic Coast Championships! This is their first ever back-to-back qualification.
The Blue Wave will join twenty-six other Group 3 bands on Sunday evening, November 15th in Lackawanna County Stadium.
11-07-98
The night was cold, the stands were packed, and the Blue Wave marched off the
field with a fifth place finish against some of the fiercest Group 3 competition in TOB.
Giving what was considered to be their cleanest performance of the season, the Blue Wave
achieved a 90.00 score, their highest score ever since entering the Tournament of Bands circuit.
Congratulations to a great group of dedicated kids on a fine season, and best of luck at ACCs!
11-06-98
Friday evening was Senior Night at the final football game of the season. Thank you to members of the class of '99
as you partipate in your last football game, either as a player, cheerleader, or band member. Best of luck in the future
in all your endeavors.
11-02-98
Early Monday morning the Blue Wave traveled to Harrisburg International Airport
where they performed to welcome Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge as he returned
to Harrisburg on the final swing of his re-election campaign. The Governor
personally thanked Mr. Martin for the welcome provided by the band.
10-31-98
The Blue Wave started off what would be a long day with the annual Homecoming parade. On a beautiful day
perfect for homecoming, the band performed pre-game and throughout the homecoming football game.
Sporting their new uniforms, the Blue Wave looked exceptionally sharp in the bright afternoon sun.
Kelly Guenther, Blue Wave band member, was selected as the 1998 Homecoming queen. While the band
remained at parade rest throughout the coronation, they expressed their support for their fellow band
member with a loud cheer as she circled the track and passed the band equipment trailer.
Following the game the band was fed by the Band Boosters prior to a last rehearsal at Memorial Field.
The equipment was packed up (again), and the band made the short trip to West Shore stadium.
Saturday evening presented one of the most challenging competitions of the year. Competition in group 3
for the evening included Mechanicsburg and Liberty (Elderburg MD), ranked 2nd and 3rd in Group 3 respectively.
Also competing was East Pennsboro and last week's Williamsport group 3 winner, Montrose Area. Tough competition indeed.
The Blue Wave finished 4th and improved their score by 0.95 from last week. Congratulations to the Blue Wave on their efforts
throughout a long day, and to all the bands for their outstanding performances.
The Blue Wave will next compete in the Chapter 6 Championship on November 7th at Middletown.
10-24-98
After the disappointment of a rained out cancellation two years ago, this year the weather
cooperated as the Blue Wave setout for the Williamsport (PA) Millionaire Invitational band competition.
Departing at 2:30 pm, the caravan of three chartered band coaches, one parents' coach, equipment trailer,
and numerous personal vehicles made the two plus hour trip north on a spectacularly beautiful
October afternoon. Brilliantly clear skies combined with the vibrant autumn colors to
make the journey memorable. A prearranged 4:30 pm stop for a buffet dinner provided a well timed
break in the trip. While there we were approached by a gentleman who is a Middletown marching
band alumnus, class of 1948. As we prepared to leave, there were several comments made
by the restaurant staff regarding the exemplary conduct of the band members.
The Williamsport competition was in an excellent facility with abundent parking for spectators,
and a spacious staging area for the estimated 100 school buses, charter coaches, and equipment vehicles.
Every aspect of the event was extremely well organized and appeared to go off without a hitch.
Competing against five other group 3 bands, the Blue Wave finished in second place behind
Montrose. The band, staff, and parents arrived home about 2 am in time to set their clocks back one hour,
thus gaining back an hour of precious lost sleep.
The Blue Wave will next compete at Cedar Cliff on October 31st.
10-17-98
A gorgeous autumn afternoon at Bermudian Springs High School was the setting for the Blue Wave's
second competition victory of the 1998 season. Along with their first place finish, they
once again captured the high music caption award. Also competing in group 3 were
East Pennsboro, Hershey, and Williams Valley.
The Blue Wave will next compete at Williamsport, Pa on October 24th.
10-13-98
Tired of that long URL that no one can remember (geocities dot com slash something slash something else slash some number)?
Well those days are over! Now the Blue Wave's web page can be reached at
www.bluewaveband.org. It doesn't get much easier than that. Also, NO MORE ADs!
With our upgrade to a GeoPlus account, those annoying ads are a thing of the past.
Email just got easier too. Send your comments (and complaints) to webmaster@bluewaveband.org.
Still have the old URL bookmarked? Don't worry. It will still work.
10-3-98
The Blue Wave started off a long day of performing with two presentations on Saturday morning
at the Penn State-Harrisburg Craft Fair. They then returned to the high school in midafternoon
for final run throughs in preparation for the evening's competition.
The Blue Wave braved a cold and damp night at Mechanicsburg's Music in the Park (aka Music in the RAIN)
to place second in Group 3. Special thanks to the runners for the help they provided
to the equipment crew in setting up props in record time!
The Blue Wave's next competition appearance will be on October 17th at Bermudian Springs.
10-2-98
The Blue Wave band and Blue Raider cheerleaders were included in coverage of the
Middletown-Bermudian Springs football game on WHTM's Friday Night Football.
9-19-98
The Blue Wave hosted the eighth annual Sea of Sounds band competition. Competing in exhibition, they
scored 79.80, highest in Group 3. They also had the highest caption scores
in the music and drum major categories. Another successful evening for the Blue Wave!
The Blue Wave's next competition appearance will be on October 3rd at Music in the Park in Mechanicsburg.
9-12-98
The Blue Wave opened the 1998 marching band season in spectacular fashion with a first place finish
at Central Dauphin's Band-A-Ram-A. In addition to securing top honors, the band was awarded
the high music caption award. Also competing in group 3 were Lebanon, Lower Dauphin, and New Oxford.
The Blue Wave will next appear in exhibition at the Middletown Sea of Sounds competition on September 19th.
4-3-98
The Jazz Band performed at two events this week. On Thursday, April 2nd, the Jazz band performed
at Boiling Springs High School. In addition to Middletown, other performing bands were:
Carlisle Sunrise, Biglerville, Cedar Cliff, Northern York, Carlisle Galaxies, and Red Land.
The Boiling Springs High School Jazz Band performed in exhibition. On Friday, April 3rd, the
Jazz Band competed against several other bands at Camp Hill High School. Also in competition
that evening were Biglerville, Boiling Springs, Cedar Cliff, Red Land I, and Red Land II.
The Camp Hill High School Jazz Band performed in exhibition. If you missed either of these two shows,
you missed some great jazz from the 1940's to today.
Soloists for the evening were: Angie Lykins, trumpet and flugelhorn; Amanda Rider, tenor sax;
Mike Flury, baritone sax; Jeremy Leonhard, trombone; and Chris Etter, drums.
Musical selections played were:
Witchcraft, arranged by Sammy Nestico
Come in From the Rain, arranged by Paul Jennings
Afterburner, arranged by Mark Taylor
The members of the Jazz Band are as follows:
| Chris Bell |
Alto Sax 1 |
| Amanda Straw |
Alto Sax 2 |
| Amanda Rider |
Tenor Sax 1 |
| Nate Gingrich |
Tenor Sax 2 |
| Michael Flury |
Baritone Sax |
| Stacey Hoerner |
Trombone 1 |
| Jeremy Leonhard |
Trombone 1 |
| Joe Vastine |
Trombone 2 |
| Michele Roth |
Trombone 3 |
| Steve Webb |
Trombone 4 |
| Angie Lykins |
Trumpet 1 |
| Andy Gingrich |
Trumpet 1 |
| Lindsay Bretz |
Trumpet 2 |
| Heather Hipple |
Trumpet 3 |
| Jacob Smith |
Trumpet 4 |
| Jon Strite |
Bass |
| Abby Smith |
Piano |
| Anne Ford |
Piano |
| Chris Etter |
Percussion |
| Paul Cooney |
Percussion |
3-11-98
Members of the Blue Wave band started their day early on Wednesday as they boarded chartered
coaches bound for Broadway. The young musicians were treated to a matinee performance of
Ragtime at the newly renovated Ford Theatre. Prior to the performance, members of the cast
participated in their inaugural educational session designed to explain the inner working of
the theatre to high school students. Also in attendance were students from
various NYC and other visiting high schools. The students arrived home late Wednesday evening
tired but enriched by their experience.
3-10-98
The Blue Wave Jazz Band and Jazz Combo entertained senior citizens at
the Middletown Community Building Tuesday evening. Seniors and members of the MAHS
Key Club compared dance steps as the bands provided two hours of music
ranging from swing to jazz to rock. The annual St. Patrick's Day dance
has grown in popularity and attendance each year.
1-25-98
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent
the Middletown Area High School band in these area events:
| District Band
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|---|
| Ann Ford | French Horn
| | Angie Lykins | Trumpet
| | Amy Pressley | Clarinet
|
Lebanon Valley College Honors Band
|
|---|
| Valerie Crawford | Clarinet
| | Ann Ford * | French Horn
| | Angie Lykins | Trumpet
| | Amy Pressley * | Clarinet
| | *=band and wind ensemble
|
Senior High Dauphin County Band
|
|---|
| Valerie Crawford | Clarinet
| | Christina Daily | French Horn
| | Danielle Espenshade | Clarinet
| | Ann Ford | French Horn
| | Andy Gingrich | Trumpet
| | Brett Johns | Tuba
| | Jeremy Leonhard | Trombone
| | Angie Lykins | Trumpet
| | Amy Pressley | Clarinet
| | Amanda Rider | Tenor Saxophone
| | Michele Roth | Trombone
| | Jennifer Stoner | Flute
| | Beth Vastine | Flute
| | Joe Vastine | Trombone
| | Kara Wealand | Bass Clarinet
| | Travis Wealand | Tuba
| | Sarah White | Oboe
|
Junior High Dauphin County Band
|
|---|
| Lindsay Bretz | Trumpet
| | Kate Bright | Clarinet
| | Andy Carnes | Trombone
| | Amanda Straw | Alto Saxophone
| | Katie Walker | Flute
|
Junior High Dauphin County Orchestra
|
|---|
| Amanda Straw | Violin
|
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