Vernon Township High School Viking Marching Band
2025 Program
2025 Fall Season
- Passage to Egypt
"Passage to Egypt" is a journey through the heart of ancient Egypt. Set against an Egyptian Landscape, the enduring legacy of one of the world's oldest civilizations is explored. The show evokes the timeless power, innovation, and mystery of Egypt, offering a captivating experience that transports the audience through the vast sands of time.
Musical Selections
Mvt. 1: The Golden Horizon - The journey begins with the dawn of ancient Egypt, where the grandeur of its landscapes and the achievements of its people unfold. The music sets the stage for a world of discovery and ambition, capturing the vastness and mystery of Egypt’s rise to prominence.
Mvt. 2: Echoes Through Time - This movement explores the enduring presence of Egypt’s culture and legacy, evoking the quiet majesty of its monuments and the mysteries hidden within its sands. The music swells with admiration, reflecting the lasting impact of Egypt's timeless structures and innovations.
Mvt. 3: The Path of Eternity - The final movement symbolizes the eternal journey and the lasting influence of Egypt on the world. The intensifying music leads to an epic conclusion when a discovery hidden for millennia leaves an indelible mark, culminating in a powerful and unforgettable finale.
- Director(s)
- Max Taylor (Director), William Kelter (Assistant Director), Alex Kyrstofik (Assistant Director), Lea LaChance (Assistant Director), Donovan Leary (Assistant Director), Kristen Scully (Assistant Director), Jody Young (Assistant Director)
- Drum Major(s)
- Johanna Bruhns (Drum Major), Juliette Jalbert (Drum Major), Thomas Kimball (Drum Major)
- Section Leaders
- Cassidy Baker (Color Guard Captain), Juliette Jalbert (Color Guard Captain), Edy Roman (Color Guard Captain), Ariana Ulloa Rodriguez (Flute/Piccolo - Music), Jhade Williams (Flute/Piccolo - Drill), Sean Mendez (Clarinet - Music), Ryan Mauro (Clarinet - Drill), Katie Wood (Saxophone - Music), Brooke Giessuebel (Saxophone - Drill), Shane Rovner (Trumpet - Music and Drill), Kevin Drache (Mellophone - Music), Delilah Kaye (Mellophone - Drill), Johanna Bruhns (Trombone/Baritone - Music), Matthew Young (Trombone/Baritone - Drill), Tyler Wynne (Tuba - Music), Brian Miller (Tuba - Drill), Aedan Manning (Drumline - Music), Ale Roman (Drumline - Drill), Thomas Kimball (Front Ensemble - Music), Lucas Gielser (Pit Coordinator), Rylee Keenan (Pit Coordinator)
- Design Staff – Visual
- Jason Bentley (Drill Design), Renee Ziegler (Dance Choreography)
- Design Staff – Auxiliary
- David Bolzman (Color Guard Choreographer)
- Instructional Staff – Music
- Jody Young (Music Instructional Staff), Alex Krysofik (Woodwind Instructional Staff), Lea LaChance (Brass Instructional Staff), Kyle DeFranco (Drum Major Instructional Staff)
- Instructional Staff – Visual
- Jody Young (Visual Instructional Staff - Overall), Alex Krystofik (Visual Instructional Staff - Woodwinds), Lea LaChance (Visual Instructional Staff - Brass), Donovan Leary (Visual Instructional Staff - Battery), Kellie Frey (Visual Instructional Staff - Guard), Peter Shaver (Visual Instructional Staff - Guard Assistant)
- Instructional Staff – Percussion
- Donovan Leary (Battery Instructor), Kristen Scully (Front Ensemble Instructor), William Kelter (Front Ensemble Instructor)
- Instructional Staff – Auxiliary
- Kellie Frey (Color Guard Instructor), Peter Shaver (Assistant Color Guard Instructor)
2025 Events
| Sparta High School | September 13, 2025 |
| Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan | September 20, 2025 |
| Ramsey High School | September 27, 2025 |
| West Milford High School | October 4, 2025 |
| Lenape Valley Regional High School | October 11, 2025 |
| Ludwig Musser Classic | October 18, 2025 |
| Vernon Township High School | October 25, 2025 |
| New Jersey State Championships (II RA, II A, II AA, & III A) | November 1, 2025 |
| II A & III A Championships | November 9, 2025 |
