CHELTENHAM HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND
The Marching Panthers are a crowd favorite at area marching band festivals and Panther football games, entertaining thousands of fans each year with their high-powered field production and spirit rallying pep music in the stands. Marching Band is a physically demanding and mentally challenging activity that blends music and motion in a unique art form.
While the musicians set the scene with intense music and dramatic moves on the field, the Color Guard paints a visual picture of the music through a mix of choreographed dance, colorful flag routines, and other visual elements that bring the show to life. Each year the Marching Panthers design and arrange a custom field production for our students to perform at competitions, festivals, and football games throughout the region. While it is hard work, the rewards of achieving greatness through the marching band activity brings students together in a team effort unlike any other.
Being a member of the marching band is a great way to share your interest in music with like-minded students, make new friends, enjoy sensational travel experiences and create lasting memories.
While the musicians set the scene with intense music and dramatic moves on the field, the Color Guard paints a visual picture of the music through a mix of choreographed dance, colorful flag routines, and other visual elements that bring the show to life. Each year the Marching Panthers design and arrange a custom field production for our students to perform at competitions, festivals, and football games throughout the region. While it is hard work, the rewards of achieving greatness through the marching band activity brings students together in a team effort unlike any other.
Being a member of the marching band is a great way to share your interest in music with like-minded students, make new friends, enjoy sensational travel experiences and create lasting memories.
2016-17 Drum Major and Student Sectional Leaders
Drum Major - Skylar Barton
Color Guard Captains - Kayla Miller/Taylor Laing
Piccolos – Elena Ernay
Saxophones – Jenna Nordlinger
Trumpets – Jessie Oswald
Low Brass - Brent Lipford/Samantha Hobson
Battery - Joe McCleod
Pit - Ben Chester Smith
In 2010, the Marching Panthers earned the title of Cavalcade of Bands Liberty A Class Champions and achieved a new all-time high score for Cheltenham High School in the competitive marching world. The band consistently earns top ratings at regional events along with praise from local media. Each year the band takes a trip to perform in various regional events. Destinations have included Virginia Beach, Cedar Point, Hershey, Williamsburg, Orlando, Toronto, and Boston. The Marching Panthers were also selected to perform for the FOX29 Eagles Pep Rally in 2009 and were featured as part of the official 2011 Universal Studios Orlando Mardi Gras celebration. In May 2012, while performing in Williamsburg, VA in the Festivals of Music, our marching panthers earned Superior rating and 1st place Division finish with Best Overall Marching Parade Band.
Drum Major - Skylar Barton
Color Guard Captains - Kayla Miller/Taylor Laing
Piccolos – Elena Ernay
Saxophones – Jenna Nordlinger
Trumpets – Jessie Oswald
Low Brass - Brent Lipford/Samantha Hobson
Battery - Joe McCleod
Pit - Ben Chester Smith
In 2010, the Marching Panthers earned the title of Cavalcade of Bands Liberty A Class Champions and achieved a new all-time high score for Cheltenham High School in the competitive marching world. The band consistently earns top ratings at regional events along with praise from local media. Each year the band takes a trip to perform in various regional events. Destinations have included Virginia Beach, Cedar Point, Hershey, Williamsburg, Orlando, Toronto, and Boston. The Marching Panthers were also selected to perform for the FOX29 Eagles Pep Rally in 2009 and were featured as part of the official 2011 Universal Studios Orlando Mardi Gras celebration. In May 2012, while performing in Williamsburg, VA in the Festivals of Music, our marching panthers earned Superior rating and 1st place Division finish with Best Overall Marching Parade Band.