Arapahoe Warrior Marching Band Places First at Pikes Peak March of Champions

Centennial, Colorado—The Arapahoe High School Warrior Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Ed Cannava, placed first at the October 18, 2005 Pikes Peak March of Champions at Garry Berry Stadium in Colorado Springs. They were named the top Color Guard and Drum Majors out of the 5A Bands for the day. The Arapahoe Warrior Marching Band scored 85 points at the competition. The Arapahoe Drumline placed second at the competition.

Arapahoe’s 2005 field show is “Arapa-HOE-DOWN!” featuring “Big Country,” “Magnificent Seven,” “Buffalo Girls,” “Shenandoah,” “Silverado,” and “The William Tell Overture.” Wind arrangements are by Scott Hickey; Percussion score by Doug Rosener; Visual Design is by Craig Harms and Kenny Bailey; Prop Design and Construction by Michael Steinberg and David Dunda; Artwork by Amy Rausch and Steve Gilmour; and Costuming by Susan James.

The Arapahoe Band is led by drum majors Emmanuel Verges and Katherine Cameron. The Warrior Band’s section leaders include: Lyndsey Sotwick, Flute; Amy Rausch, Clarinet; Steve Berres, Saxophone; Bobby Cassara, Trumpet; Katie Dwyer, Mellophone; Will Gamache, Low Brass; Sean Case, Battery Percussion; Amy Bickel, Pit Percussion; and Taryn Bote, Color Guard.

The Warrior Band’s squad leaders include: Laura Liljegren, Clarinet; Jill Gonder, Saxophone; Peter Mitchell, Trumpet; Dan Wood, Low Brass; and Katie Cassara, Pit Percussion.

The 2005-06 Arapahoe Marching Band Staff includes: Fred Bowlus, Matt Clarkson, and Jenny Breth,, Percussion; Kenny Bailey, Dee Hanes, and Dana Esterak, Color Guard; Shawn Funk, Student Teacher; Bruce Fox and Mark Talley, Marching; Debbie Young, Flute; Heather Davis, Clarinet; Laura Jones, Saxophone; Missy Steinbock, Trumpet: Ron Torp, Mellophone; and Jeff Craig, Low Brass.