Crusader Band Performs Annual Spring Concert

On Wednesday evening, the Jefferson Performing Arts Center was filled with friendly faces awaiting the Crusader Band Spring Concert. The evening opened up with the Symphonic Band performing songs by Harold Bennett, Robert Sheldon, and David Herring. Following, the concert band performed on stage with arrangements of “Washington Post March” all the way to “First Suite in Eb for Military Band”. To conclude the concert program, the novice band performed a “Star Wars” arrangement along with the Brother Martin fight song for our audience.

Throughout the concert program, Mr. Dominick Caronna ‘85 and Mr. Christopher Bailey ‘86 recognized several students for their distinct band awards.

The following students were honored during the concert with a band award:

Longstanding Achievement Award – students who have been in Crusader Band all the years they have been at Brother Martin
1. Stephen Gonzales ’18
2. Pearson Pratt ’18
3. James Bender ’18
4. Uriel Icaza ’18
5. Ben Dufour ’18
6. Brett Hildreth ’18
7. Allan Merida ’18
8. Ben Doster ’18
9. Daniel Petrov ’18

Service Award – for outstanding service to the Brother Martin Band

1. Jonathan Dunn ’18
2. Grant Restel ’18

District VI Marty Hurley Percussion Award – given at the LMEA District VI Honor Band Concert
1. Cameron Balser ’19

Outstanding Musicians – Top musicians of the Brother Martin Band
1. Allan Merida ’18
2. Ben Doster ’18
3. Brett Hildreth ’18

Director’s Award – National Award given for Leadership
1. Michael Connick ’18

John Philip Sousa Award – Top Bandsman
1. Stephen Gonzales ’18

As the crowd thought the performance was complete, the Crusader Bandsmen had a grand finale planned up their sleeve! The audience heard the drums patter as the sound grew closer. The Crusader Marching Band’s drumline stood all in a row on an elevating stage from underneath! It was a sight to see. Watch the video below for the full performance.

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 band members! We are so proud of all your commitment and excellence in the Brother Martin band program. A great round of applause goes to all of our students who performed last night. It was a wonderful showcase of our Brother Martin band’s talents.

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