Important People
This man is the director of our Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, and Jazz Enzemble
Mr. Brian Carter
This is the total amount of people that stand on the podium during a marching band performance, also known as the drum majors
Three
This is the name of the 9th and 10th grade ensemble
Symphonic Band
This is celebrated on Wednesday's in band, honoring the section of instruments that isn't brass or percussion
Woodwind Wednesday
This is where the band traveled in the beginning of March last year
Walt Disney World
This man is the director of our Performing Arts department in the high school
Mr. Rodgers
This was the Michael Jackson song we played during our 2023 show
Thriller
This is the name of the 11th and 12th grade ensemble
Wind Ensemble
This is our final concert of the year, not including the Memorial Day Parade
Spring Concert
This is the name of our club that meets 11th period
Band Officers
This student is the President of the band
John McNamee
This theme was the for our 2023 show
80s Hits
This instrument usually sits in the front of the ensemble
Flutes
This is celebrated on Monday's in band, honoring a percussion instrument that one uses to strike a wooden bar to produce notes
Mallet Monday
This is how many shirts Mr. Carter has ripped
Ten
These two people assist our program (especially marching band), one serving as the 5th & 6th grade Mattlin Band Teacher, and the other as a Chemistry teacher in the high school
Mr. Chiarello and Ms. Winter
This is the name of a festival we perform at, sharing a name with a local newspaper
Newsday Marching Band Festival
This is a cross-ensemble game based on deeds done within the Band and one’s overall character, deeds, and effort
Johnny Mac Points
The Coaches vs. Cancer football game honors our graduating seniors by announcing their names and giving them this
A Rose
This is written across the walls of the band room
The names of past graduates
This man served as the band director until 2017
Mr. Loeb
This is what "Feeling Good" and "Thriller" had in common during our Marching Band shows in 2022 and 2023
We stood still (no marching)
This is the first year we hosted this band event; it was hosted in a separate location from our school and played indoors
Band Bowling Night
This is celebrated on Friday's in band, honoring the instrument that will be 12-13 ft in length if stretched out
French Horn Friday
This is a list Mr. Carter makes defining what he believes are the "top 5" in different categories
A Definitive and Accurate list