November 1, 2005

Contact: Dr. Ed Cannava

Arapahoe High School

303-347-6031

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARAPAHOE MARCHING BAND-STATE CHAMPION RUNNER UP FOR 2005

Centennial, Colorado—The Arapahoe High School Warrior Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Ed Cannava, performed to the level of State Champion Runner-Up at Invesco Field on October 23, 2005. This is the first time in Arapahoe High School history that the band has reached second place at State Championships.

The band scored a superior, box 5, 90 points, and 14 points higher than last year. Box 5 scores haven’t been seen in Colorado in 4 years. Congratulations to the Arapahoe Percussion Section for placing 1^st out of all 4A and 5A drumlines in the state with 92 points. The Color Guard placed 3^rd in the state with a superior, box 5, 91 points. The Warrior Marching Band got box 5, superior, scores in both, music and visual general effect. The band would like to thank everyone for their tremendous support throughout the 2005 competitive season.

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.