Snare 1 - Dylan Strauser Snare 2 - Isaac Austin Snare 3 - Alex Torres Snare 4 - Aaron Boothe Snare 5 - Tyler Strauser Snare 6 - Dominic Lachman Snare 7 - Gavin Breckenridge Snare 8 - Christopher Thorsen Tenor 1 - Karly McFarland Tenor 2 - Faisal Nooh Tenor 3 - Brad Koba-Nelson Tenor 4 - Kylie Lawson Tenor 5 - Adam Griffith Bass Drum 1 - Emily Fernandez Bass Drum 2 - Molly McGlothlin Bass Drum 3 - Cian Liaskos Bass Drum 4 - Rachel Kurucz Bass Drum 5 - Spencer Hazelett

Cymbal 1 - Aaron Kukucka Cymbal 2 - Kara Finney Cymbal 3 - Aderika Champe Cymbal 4 - Gwen Crain Cymbal 5 - Alex Justice Cymbal 6 - Open Front Perc - Cassidy Kettleman Front Perc - Gabe Sykes Front Perc - Nathan Fabian Front Perc - Steven Kukucka Front Perc - Tristan Klieman Keyboards - Ardith Amon Keyboards - Aubri Amon Keyboards - Hannah Clotz Keyboards - Jocelyn Taylor Keyboards - John Pando Synthesizer - Adrienne Clark Guitar - Gage Wilson

Leadership Seminar:  1:00PM (new info this year from a new source)
New Member Uniform Fittings: 4:00pm
New Member Orientation: 6:00pm

Our new members and parents are asked to attend our member orientation. At this meeting, we will discuss procedures of the band, tips on how to survive band camp, and the general rules and expectations of holding membership in the band. If for some reason you or your child cannot make the event, we ask that you contact Mr. Barbaro. Band Booster meeting to follow at which time we will open sign ups for band camp volunteers. Areas mostly needed at band camp are parent volunteers to help serve lunch and dinner.

Amherst Marching Comets 2018

The performance begins with a field full of undecorated and bare tombstones, then progresses to a somber appreciative ballad for those that have passed as students work the stages into vibrant memorials for their deceased loved ones by assembling multitiered Ofrendas. The show then culminates with a joyous celebration for those that have passed through an eruption of colored flags and fabric.

Inspiration
https://youtu.be/-v4-1wFEzM0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcOZmtbLRP0

Many people are reaching out and asking questions regarding information for the Florida Trip. You can find information on Florida under the Florida 2019 Tag on the Band's Webpage. There, you will find information about our venues and places we will visit as well as a quick Itinerary of what to expect during the week. As we get closer to departure, look for announcements on Facebook, our Main page, and on the Florida announcement page in the tab above. We will also add documents, such as the Florida Handbook, and any final handouts on the PDF page. If you are planning on keeping your child for a longer stay after we leave for home, paperwork for permission to do that will be in the handbook. Here is a link to the Florida info page. 

List of current chaperones interested in Florida 2019:  Let Mr. B know if we have missed anyone or you are interested and not on the list!  All Chaperones will need to have a Volunteer application on file with the Board of Education along with a valid background check through the state.  Chaperones pay the same rate as the student membership.

We will be in need of about 9 Female and 7 Male chaperones at the most.

Staff 
Chris Barbaro, Chris Lash 

Female Chaperones 
Allison Kocheff, Beth Strawn, Kim Diaz, Jennifer Amon, Alexis Szudarek, Bethany Matos, Tommecca Fryson, Amber Fennell

Male Chaperones
Christopher Allen, Kevin Breen, Mike Uszak

Planning for the 2018 marching season is underway!   All potential students have been given their welcome letter that spells out the schedule, cost, and expectations of the organization.  The $100 membership deposit that reserves your spot on the field and for the Disney Trip is due by Tuesday, May 1st.   Any parent that is interested in attending the trip as a chaperone MUST email Mr. Barbaro with your interest.  Chaperones pay the same amount and on the same schedule as the students.  If there is too much interest, chaperones will be picked based upon need and prior experience with the band.   

  More details will come out in March

   Tuesday, June 26th - Leadership Seminar/Orientation
   Wednesday, July 18th - Music Reading Clinic
   Monday, July 23rd - Friday, July 27th - Percussion Camp
   Wednesday, July 25th - Music Reading Clinic
   Week of July 29th Sunday-Friday - Band Camp 3-A-Days
   Week of August 6th - Band Camp 2-A-Days
   Friday , August 10th - Band Lockin
   August 14th, 15th, & 16th - Band Camp 1-A-Day
   Monday, August 20th - First Day of School

  Not a complete fall schedule but these are the important parts!