The Marching Band Competes in the Cavalcade of Bands Circuit
DIRECTOR INFORMATION: Mr. Abel Maldonado, Director of Bands. [email protected]
The Palisades HS Band program consists of over 70 students in grades 9-12. The program offers a multitude of performance ensembles: We offer Concert Band, Jazz Band (both classes in the HS), Marching Band, Indoor Colorguard, Indoor Percussion and a Pit for the Musical. Students in grades 9-12 can audition for the Bucks County Music Educators County Band and students in grades 10-12 can audition for the Pennsylvania Music Educators District, Region and All State Bands. The PHS Marching Band competes in the Cavalcade of Bands Independence Conference where they were the won the 2017 Independence A Conference. In 2016, they were co-champions in the conference. They have also placed in the top 5 since 2014. The Indoor Colorguard recently came in 3rd place earning the bronze medal at the 2016 Tournament Indoor Association's Chapter 2 Championships. The Indoor Guard currently competes in MAIN.
Being a part of band also gives the students the opportunity to travel and perform. The band has performed in places such as Boston MA, Myrtle Beach, SC and Orlando FL.
The PHS Band Boosters are an outstanding organization which helps supports the Bands throughout the year. If interested in joining contact [email protected]
Former Drum Major Skyler Cole talks to Mr. Heffernan about the marching band season: