Vernon Township High School Viking Marching Band

2024 Fall Program

Echoes of Japan

Echoes of Japan draws inspiration from the rich cultural and musical heritage of Japan that seamlessly blends traditional Japanese themes with contemporary musical arrangements. The show explores the profound and diverse aspects of Japanese culture and offers a rich tapestry of sound and visuals that celebrate the beauty and complexity of Japan.

Musical Selections

Mvt. 1: Honor and Courage - opens with a reflective flute solo. Featuring classical Japanese percussion, the music picks up pace within a Japanese Garden as members of the ensemble enter.
Mvt. 2: Beauty - reprises the opening flute solo for a contemplative ballad. The ballad is emotive with a quiet, underpinning fortitude.
Mvt. 3: Strength - blossoms into an impressive technical display throughout the ensemble while the music celebrates Japanese Culture.

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Director(s)

Max Taylor (Director)

Drum Major(s)

Mallory Gass (Drum Major), Bella Greiner (Drum Major)

Section Leaders

Caterina Dorsey (Flute), Austin Geisler (Flute), Noelle Hernandez (Clarinet), Kayla Clarke (Clarinet), Katherine Wood (Saxophone), Brooke Giessuebel (Saxophone), Sofia Seaman (Trumpet), Kevin Drache (Mellophone), Delilah Kaye (Mellophone), Johanna Bruhns (Trombone), Matthew Young (Trombone), Mallory Gass (Tuba), Amanda Witters (Drumline), Juda Thomas (Drumline), Thomas Kimball (Front Ensemble), Rylee Keenan (Front Ensemble), Samantha Ellson (Colorguard Captain), Juliette Jalbert (Colorguard Captain)

Instructional Staff – Music

Jody Young (Assistant Marching Band Director), Lea LaChance (Assistant Marching Band Director)

Instructional Staff – Percussion

Casey Dziuba (Drumline Instructor), Kristen McCormack (Front Ensemble Instructor)

Instructional Staff – Auxiliary

Kellie Frey (Color Guard Instructor)

2024 Events

Sparta High School	September 14, 2024
Ramsey High School	September 28, 2024
Lenape Valley Regional High School	October 5, 2024
Ludwig Musser Classic	October 12, 2024
Vernon Township High School	October 19, 2024
New Jersey State Championships (III A, V A, III O, IV O)	October 26, 2024
Matawan Regional High School	November 2, 2024
A Class National Championships (IIA & III A)	November 9, 2024