The latest on the Pennsbury Instrumental Music Program
In The Top 100
For the second year in a row, Pennsbury's music program has been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 music programs. Thank you to the students, faculty, administration, and members of the community who keep this program at the top.Neshaminy
The Pennsbury Concert Jazz Band (PCJB) earned a Superior rating and soloist and best section awards at the April 30 Neshaminy Jazz Festival.Five band members won soloist awards:
- Sean Bailey
- Hillary Curran
- Colin Davis
- Tim Kellenberger
- Dylan Principi
Three sections won best section:
- Rhythm
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
All-State Band Members
The Pennsbury School District will be very well represented at the All-State Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) convention in Pittsburgh by ...- Daniel Adler
- Sean Bailey
- Hayley Busch
- Hillary Curran
- Shuni Liu
- Dylan Principi
Cavalcade Champions
For the second year in a row, the Pennsbury Concert Jazz Band (PCJB) is the Cavalcade of Bands Yankee Division Jazz Champion. The band was awarded the Dr. Dick Scott Award, the top group honor, at the Cavalcade of Bands Championships, held Saturday night at Souderton High School.As they have in every competition this season, the PCJB's sax players earned the Best Saxophone Section Award.
Three band members won soloist awards:
- Sean Bailey
- Hillary Curran
- Dylan Principi
Wissahickon Results
Another solid night for the PCJB. At the Wissahickon Cavalcade of Bands event the band earned a Superior Rating and ...- Best Trumpets
- Best Saxophones
- Best Soloist: Sean Bailey
- Honorable Mention: Hillary Curran
PCJB — Spring-Ford
At Spring-Ford the Saxophone, Trumpet, and Rhythm sections took top honors, saxophonist Dylan Prinicpi won a soloist award, and the PCJB earned Gold Status.
Saxophones Strong at Temple
Saxophonists Sean Bailey and Dylan Prinicipi of the PCJB were named best soloists respectively at Wednesday's Jazz Festival at Temple. Sean won the top prize and a $2,000 scholarship; Dylan took second place and a $1,500 scholarship.The saxophone section earned top honors, and Hillary Curran earned an Honorable Mention.
The band will play at Spring-Ford on Friday night and at the Millville Festival Saturday in South Jersey.
London Trip
In The News
The Yardley News has run an article on the Marching and Jazz bands' trip to London. Please check out the online story.
Congratulations on Districts
We are proud to announce that the following 19 students made the PMEA All-District Band and Orchestra:- Dan Adler
- Varun Ayyaswami
- Sean Bailey
- Jenny Benson
- Sylvia Biscoveanu
- Hayley Busch
- Hillary Curran
- Katie Fairchild
- AJ Frank
- Zachary Gursky
- Ivan Karavitchev
- Jen Lee
- Shuni dtu
- Dylan Principi
- Jildtan Roberts
- Tim Sheaffer
- Ian Sibner
- Jake Wilson
- Tyler Wilson
Dylan Principi Wins Soloist Award
Congratulations to Dylan Principi, who has won this year's Senior Soloist Award.Dylan, a member of Symphonic Winds and PCJB, is the Marching Band drum major, and was named the winner this week. He will receive a $500 scholarship from the Music Boosters and perform a solo at the Spring Concert at the Kimmel Center.
Winter Concert Season
The Instrumental Music winter concert season has begun. The Pennsbury Instrumental Music Program holds winter concerts at its middle schools and the high school to allow students to showcase their abilities and development.The public is welcome to attend whether or not you have a student at the school.
The middle school 7th/8th Grade concerts feature both choral and instrumental music and will be held:
- Pennwood — January 12
The January 20 high school concert at PHS-East will feature all three curricular bands:
Santa's Band
The Pennsbury Marching Band escorted Santa Claus during this year's 6abc Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia.After arriving at the Art Museum, the Band went into a special formation, and Santa, on his float, passed through during the culmination of the parade.
Thank you, Channel 6, IKEA, and the parade organizers for the honor and allowing the Long Orange Line to help celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday.
A Diamond Season
TOB Championships
The Pennsbury Marching Band earned fourth place among the 14 bands competing in Sunday's Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships. The band scored a 94.70 for an amazing performance of this year's incredible field show.The TOB has posted the Group 4 Championship results on their web site.
Championship Top 5
| Daniel Boone | 97.75 |
| Spring-Ford | 97.60 |
| Carlisle | 95.95 |
| Pennsbury | 94.70 |
| Northern York | 94.10 |
TOB Competition — 2nd Place
The Marching Band earned 2nd place and the Drum Major award at the October 25th Tournament of Bands Chapter 3 Championship Competition. The band scored a 91.25.Highland Competition
Pennsbury scored an 87.90 at the October 21st Highland Tournament of Bands competition.
William Tennent Results
The Long Orange Line received Best Brass & Best Music awards at the William Tennent Celebration of Bands on Saturday night. The Band received a Superior rating at the festival, which was held indoors due to inclement weather.Tournament of Bands — Feature
Thank you to the Tournament of Bands, whose website currently features an article on Pennsbury's 60th Anniversary."Pennsbury has found a home in TOB. I truly believe Tournament of Bands offers the best educational experience for our students."
— Frank Mazzeo, Marching Band Director
Festival Photo Gallery
The Courier Times featured photos of Saturday night's Marching Band Festival and posted them in a Festival photo gallery on their web site.The Courier Times has also posted an article summarizing the night's results.
We appreciate the coverage.
Festival Accolades
— Mr. Frank Mazzeo, Marching Band Director
I have been receiving accolades upon accolades regarding our festival. The evaluations from the Directors have come in with all 5 out of 5's of the ones I have received. The Directors and Parents that I spoke to went on about how kind our parents are.As I left the field today after an awesome week of rehearsals and reflected on the great job our kids are doing and the way the entire organization was represented last Saturday night I truly am very proud of the Pennsbury Instrumental Community. Thank you to all of you who were involved with the Festival and a very special thanks to Dave Willard.
Please come out and see the kids. They have really improved this week. The show is exciting and there are moments that the only word that comes to mind are ridiculous! You cannot take this show in in one viewing!
Thank you, Mr. Mazzeo
Festival Thanks
Thank you to everyone who made the Pennsbury Marching Band's 9th Annual Festival a success. To the volunteers, our musical guests and their supporters, and the generous members of the Pennsbury community: we appreciate your attendance, your support, and your enthusiasm.Festival participants included:
- Neshaminy
- Council Rock North
- Council Rock South
- William Tennent
- Cherry Hill East
The Temple University Marching Band provided a special performance.
Homecoming Performance
PCJB Members Announced
The lineup for the 2009-2010 Pennsbury Concert Jazz Band has been announced. Congratulations!
Band Receives High Score
The Long Orange Line received the highest score of the 14 bands performing on a rainy Saturday night at Triton Regional High School. The band scored a 79.65 and received Music and Visual awards.
2009 — A Diamond Year
2009 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Pennsbury Marching Band "Long Orange Line". A 60th Anniversary is also referred to as the "Diamond Anniversary."
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2009 Pulaski Day Parade
The Marching Band performed at the 2009 Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia, which was covered by ABC Channel 6.
Be Our Guest
On September 25th the Pennsbury Marching Band welcomed Pennsbury's Middle School musicians. More than 200 students from Charles Boehm, Pennwood & William Penn middle schools joined the Band to play "The National Anthem."
Visit From London
On September 25th the Band welcomed Mr. Robert Bone, Executive Director of The New Year's Day Parade and Festival London and the Honorable Roger Bramble, Lord Lieutenant of Greater London.Local news coverage includes a story from The Yardley News and Courier Times.
Marching Band at Elementary Schools
The Long Orange Line visited both Afton and Edgewood elementary schools on September 25th.