PAHS Ensembles
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Marching Phantom Band • Symphonic Band & Concert Band • Wind Ensemble • Jazz Band • Percussion Ensemble
The Marching Phantom Band is a competitive group, competing in the Cavalcade of Bands circuit. The band has also competed at USSBA, TOB and BOA events. The Marching Band performs at all high school football games and various parades in Phoenixville. In 2003 they were chosen to represent the Southeastern Region of Pennsylvania in the Inaugural Parade of Governor Rendell. The band practices 2 nights a week in the fall with two weeks of band camp in August.
2008 Show
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The PAHS Marching Band would like to extend special thanks to the Phoenixville Area School District, Dr. David Noyes, Superintendent Phoenixville Area High School, Mr. Richard Kaskey, Principal and especially the Phantom Band Boosters for all of their help and support.
Marching Band Awards
2007 - Show Title: New World Symphony
2nd place, Cavalcade of Bands Championships, Independence Conference
2006 - Show Title: Wicked
6th place, Cavalcade of Bands Championships, American Conference
2005 - Show Title: Metheny
3rd Place, Cavalcade of Bands Championships, American Conference
2004 - Show title: The Rise and Fall of Rome
1st Place, Cavalcade of Bands Championships, American Conference
1st Place, AA Division, Parade of Champions, James Madison University
2003 - Show title: Medusa
1st Place, Cavalcade of Bands Championships, American Conference
1st Place, Division 1 Rating, Outstanding Music, Outstanding General Effect, selected as a Regional Finalist, top 10 band in AA Division at Bands of America Regional, Bridgeport, Conn.
2002 - Show title: Pandora’s Box
1st Place, Cavalcade of Bands Championships, American Conference
1st Place, AA Division, Parade of Champions, James Madison University
2001 - Show title: Phat!
1st Place, Cavalcade of Bands Championships, Independence Conference, Liberty Division
2000 - Show title: Cutting Edge
1st Place, 2A Division, USSBA Championships
The PAHS Symphonic and Concert Bands are award-winning, competitive ensembles playing mainly grade 5 and 6 literature. Concert Band meets 2 times a week during the school day and Symphonic Band meets once a week. Traveling to Montreal, New York, Dallas, Williamsburg and Orlando with Heritage Festivals, they have received the highest ratings.
The PAHS Wind Ensemble is selected by audition. They practice twice a week during the school day. This group also performs grade 5 and 6 literature. In Williamsburg in 2003 they received the Adjudicator's Award for High Score with an average score of 95.
The PAHS Jazz Band practices once a week in the evening. This talented group of musicians performs challenging jazz charts, new and old.
Formed in January 2000, the Phoenixville Area High School Percussion Ensemble was created to introduce the students of PAHS to the world of concert percussion. The ensemble’s members consist of both percussionists and wind players who have taken on percussion as a second instrument. The ensemble rehearses one night a week and performs numerous concerts throughout the school year.
Since its inception, the ensemble has enjoyed a phenomenal amount of success. In addition to their concerts in the Phoenixville area, the group has performed at Heritage Festivals in New York City (Gold Rating); Dallas, Texas (Silver Rating); and Orlando, Florida (Gold Rating). The ensemble was also selected by audition to perform at the 2003 Bands of America National Percussion Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana, only the second group from Pennsylvania ever invited to this prestigious event.
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