Shawnee Renegade Marching Band

2024 Fall Program

The Toys that Shaped Us

“The Toys that Shaped Us” celebrates the timeless allure of toys and the cherished memories that come with playing together. For a young child, there is nothing more magical than the feeling of being in a toy store, and selecting a new favorite toy to take home. Each movement of the show explores a different aspect of the toy experience, from the excitement of discovery, to the joy of imaginative play. As the show progresses, it delves deeper into the emotional bond between people and their toys, and how that connection changes with time as children grow into young adults. As the final notes fade away, we are reminded of the joy, wonder, and nostalgia that toys bring into our lives, as a new generation discovers not only the power of play, but the enduring magic of childhood dreams.

Musical Selections

"Aquarium" from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint Saëns, arr. Reed Bodenstein, Jason Crafts, and Kristina O'Dea
"Happy" by Pharrell Williams, arr. Reed Bodenstein, Jason Crafts, and Kristina O'Dea
"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac, arr. Reed Bodenstein, Jason Crafts, and Kristina O'Dea
"Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder, arr. Reed Bodenstein, Jason Crafts, and Kristina O'Dea

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Director(s)

Pamela Czekay (Director)

Drum Major(s)

Anthony Orphanos (Drum Major/Conductor), William Kim (Drum Major/Field Commander)

Section Leaders

Alice Kent (Brass), Allison Kaminer (Color Guard), Grace Hurff (Woodwind), Ian Fiala (Battery), Angela Silva (Front Ensemble), Matthew Carter (Band Manager), Brooke Mosley (Band Manager), Patrick Orphanos (Band Manager)

Design Staff – Music

Reed Bodenstein (Wind Arranger), Jason Crafts (Battery Arranger), Christina O'Day (Front Ensemble Arranger)

Design Staff – Visual

Nicholas Lenzi (Drill Writer/Assistant Director), Phelps Toussaint (Color Guard Director), Erin Schifferdecker (Administrative Assistant)

Design Staff – Auxiliary

Phelps Toussaint (Color Guard Director)

Instructional Staff – Music

Kimberly Czekay (Wind Instructor), Rachel Smith (Wind Instructor), Ethan Eno (Wind Instructor)

Instructional Staff – Percussion

Nicholas Santangelo (Battery Instuctor)

Instructional Staff – Auxiliary

Valerie Moone (Color Guard Assistant), Erika Plez (Color Guard Assistant)

2024 Events

Burlington City High School	September 14, 2024
Absegami High School	September 21, 2024
Shawnee High School	September 28, 2024
Seneca High School	October 5, 2024
Lenape High School	October 13, 2024
Egg Harbor Township High School	October 19, 2024
New Jersey State Championships (IA, II A, IV A, I O, II O, V O)	October 26, 2024
Open Class National Championships	November 2, 2024