Brookings Bobcat Band
2022 Program
2022 Fall Season
- Rise of Civilization
The Brookings High School Marching band is directed by Isaac McMahon, and assisted by Nick Brozel. Other staff members include Evan Miller–percussion advisor–Hannah Novotny and Rebecca Visser–color guard advisors–Reece Mahatoo, Ryan Johnson, Gage Ruhlman, Briana Renneker, Austin Teas, and Connor Ilchuk. The design staff includes Dr. Ward Miller, Brandon Wickham, Angela Huntley, Patrick Lyons, and Dr. Jeff Grant.
The Brookings High School Marching Band is proud to present it’s 2022 Field Show, “RISE OF CIVILIZATION†– Featuring Christopher Tin’s Baba Yetu and original compositions by Ward Miller, we follow the evolution of humankind as they come together, make discoveries, and build great civilizations.
Musical Selections
"Baba Yetu," by Christopher Tin, arr. Ward Miller
Original Compositions by Ward Miller
- Director(s)
- Isaac McMahon (Director), Nick Brozel (Assistant Director)
- Drum Major(s)
- James Park (Drum Major), Emily Regalado (Drum Major), Olivia Lacher-Starace (Drum Major)
- Design Staff – Music
- Ward Miller (Composer/Arranger)
- Design Staff – Visual
- Brandon Wickham (Drill Writer)
- Design Staff – Percussion
- Patrick Lyons (Battery Writer), Dr. Jeff Grant (Front Ensemble Writer)
- Design Staff – Auxiliary
- Angela Huntley (Guard Choreographer)
- Instructional Staff – Music
- Gage Ruhlman (Woodwinds), Bri Renneker (Woodwinds), Austin Teas (Brass), Connor Ilchuk (Brass)
- Instructional Staff – Percussion
- Evan Miller (Percussion Advisor), Ryan Johnson (Front Ensemble), Reece Mahatoo (Battery)
- Instructional Staff – Auxiliary
- Hannah Novotny (Guard Advisor), Rebecca Visser (Guard Tech)
