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Marching Band Plays for an Iraq Soldier Viewer (click here) Photo Album (click here)
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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)
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March 19th @ Pennsbury Outstanding Musician Award March 20th @ Univ. of the Arts Half-Scholarship to the U of Arts Summer Jazz Program March 20th @ Truman HS Best Soloist Award HOME INDOOR SHOW A Few Performance Pix (click here) Jazz at Neshaminy HS (photos) Jazz @ Truman(photos) Jazz @ Pennsbury (photos) Jazz @ Council Rock(photos) Jazz Band Parents Performance (photos) Jazz Band @ New Hope (photos) |
Steve Morrisette the PMEA All-State Wind Ensemble!! Congratulations also go out to the following students who were selected to the Region 6 Regional Band Congratulations go out to the following students who were selected to the 2009 Pennsylvania Music Educator’s Association District 11 Band: Pawel Bogdanowicz - Trumpet Dan Narkiewicz – Trumpet Steve Morrisette – Baritone Sax Sarah Koppenhaver – Euphonium Thank you everyone for a FANTASTIC job at this year’s indoor home show! The show ran very smoothly, and we could not have pulled it off without the help and support of our wonderful parents and alumni. We would also like to thank the students from the marching band, drumline, and color guard for volunteering their time throughout the day! --Mr. Ferraro Special thanks also to all those that helped at our Jazz Show |
Visit our photo gallery and send us your pictures for the web site.
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Our 2008-09 Music Boosters Officers |
And Music Directors |
Jennifer Barder - Points Account |
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