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THANK YOU!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!

 

The Veterans' Performance at Golden Corral Monday, Nov 16th. was a HUGE success! The staff and management of the Golden Corral could not thank us enough and offered to support any fund-raising effort we would like to do with them! The compliments from the dignitaries involved were overwhelming as well. They all complimented the Marching Band members on their respect, professionalism, and musicianship!

 

It is performances such as these that make the BHS Marching Band a presence in the community and draws the support of our community members and local businesses. Both are vital to the success of our program.

 

November Calendars

for sale - $10.00 each.

Higher prizes this month.

 
We are finally catching up on posting our pictures!!
Chapter III Championships CB West HS
(viewer)           (album)
Here are 2 Photo Viewers (1 Horizontal, 1 Vertical)
(viewer #1)           (viewer #2)
Courtesy of Mrs. Siebert from September 26th NJ Competitions
and a Photo Album
(album #1)

 


October 21, 2009

Bensalem - Group 2 - Championship - 85.90  
(competition details)

WEEK 6 RANKINGS: (click here)

 

October 10, 2009

Bensalem - Group 2 - Championship - 82.95 - Exhibition  
(competition details)

WEEK 5 RANKINGS: (click here)

 

October 3, 2009

Spring-Ford - Group 2 - Championship - 79.30 - 3rd Place  
(competition details)

WEEK 4 RANKINGS: (click here)

 

September 26, 2009

Woodbury - Group 2 Championship - 77.20 - 1st Place  (competition details)

Triton - Group 2 Championship - 78.35 - 2nd Place  (competition details)

WEEK 3 RANKINGS: (click here)

 


Schedule for the week!!!!
 
Tuesday and Wednesday Practice 6-9
 
Friday Football Game (Senior Recognition)
Report time 5:30PM
 
Saturday Practice 9AM-Noon
Sunday ACC Championships
Report time 7:45AM (tentative)
 
Chapter III Championships
Group 2 (show details)
2nd Place Bensalem 88.95
High Percussion Award
Drum Major Award
 
Group 2 Rankings
*** UPDATES ***

 

 

Sept 25 Truman Football Game Picture Album (click here)

Sept 25 Truman Football Game Picture Viewer (click here)

Sept 4th Football Game Picture Album (click here)

Sept 4th Football Game Picture Viewer (click here)

MORE BAND  CAMP  PICTURES:

Band Camp Picture Album (click here)

Band Camp Picture Viewer (click here)
(slow to load - 198 pictures!!)

 

ONGOING FUNDRAISERS

Visit the Fundraisers Page
(click here)

 

BAND Practice  PICTURES:

August 25 Picture Album (click here)

August 25 Picture Viewer (click here)

BAND  CAMP  PICTURES:

August 20 Picture Album (click here)

August 20 Picture Viewer (click here)

August 17 Picture Album (click here)

August 17 Picture Viewer (click here)

 

 

A surprise parade for departing Marine



Chief Warrant Officer Brian Potts of Middletown returns to Iraq this month for his third tour of duty.

It was pretty quiet along Longview Avenue in Middletown Friday, until the Bensalem Marching Band, led by a clown named Smiley, burst in on a party for local Marine. Chief Warrant Officer Brian Potts, 33, was momentarily speechless as a dozen young men and women marched through the gate of his sister's backyard to perform Karl King's ' 'Hosts of Freedom.' Neighbors were equally intrigued at the sight of a clown leading a marching band through the street at 4 p.m. on a Friday. Potts, a radar maintenance worker who returns for his third tour of duty in Iraq this month, was joined by family from all over the East Coast this weekend. Potts couldn't discuss details of his next mission, which comes as U.S. troops begin a withdrawal from major cities in Iraq. Kristy Masterson hosted the carnival-themed party with clowns, field games and a dunk tank. Brian's mom Jackie Potts contacted the Bensalem High School Marching Band after visiting their Web site. Band Director Ed Downs said the group was happy to make the appearance. The school district's music program needs to perform in the community more often, he said. Still, it was tough getting everyone together in just under six days, he added. Band alumni like Matt Koppenhaver, who graduated from Bensalem High School in 2006, agreed to come back. One of about 30 members to perform Friday, Koppenhaver had to be refitted for his old uniform. "This is pretty cool - not something you get to do every day," he said, trying not to sweat in his wool uniform. Still, he was eager to be there. It's not every day, you get to throw a surprise parade, band members said.

 

The BHS Marching Band was been asked to play

some patriotic music for a deployment party

for a local soldier heading off to Iraq.

A few dozen musicians (including recent grads, alumni and staff)
and volunteer parents made the trek to Langhorne on Friday, July 3rd..

 

A Photo Viewer of the event can be found (here)
or if you prefer, a Photo Album (here)

 

 

 

Marching Band Practice Tuesday June 23rd 6-8:30 PM

 
Meet the 2009 Marching Band Staff (click here)
 
NEW SUMMER CALENDAR AVAILABLE (click here)
June 23rd Marching Band Practice Pictures (Viewer)
June 23rd Marching Band Practice Pictures (Photo Album)
Marching Band 1st Practice Pictures (click here)
Memorial Day Parade Pictures (click here)
 
Congratulations to the 2009 - 2010
Bensalem HS Marching Band Officers
 
Drum Major - Mike Rivera
 
Assistant Drum Major & Woodwind Captain
Jenny Nolan
 
Assistant Drum Major & Brass Captain
Sarah Koppenhaver
 
Pit Section Leader
Kristina Barder
 
Battery Section Leader
JT Stitt
 
Percussion Equipment Managers
Mike Seborowski
Jason Peers
 
Clarinet Section Leader
Taylor Myers
 
Saxophone Section Leader
John Halfpenny
 
Mellophone Section Leader
Katlyn Lawson
 
Wishing everyone a great season!
 
A look back at the 2008 Season (click here)

Our 2009-10 Music Boosters Officers

And Music Directors

Rita Peers - President

Donna Vafiadis - Vice President

Ed Downs - Marching Band Director

Kathy Baumann - Secretary

Jennifer Barder - Treasurer

Doug Ferraro - Asst. Marching Band Director

Maryellen Vettori - Ways and Means

Rob Barder - Points Account
Tracy Stitt - Sergeant At Arms

 

 

 

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