As our 2011-2012 band year is ending, the Ironton High School Million Dollar Marching Band presented their community with their annual Spring Concert. During that time, the Band honored our fantastic performers, and bid farewell, and best wishes to our Seniors. We will miss you tremendously Class of 2012! Thank you for the great memories!
For more photos of the Concert, and Awards Ceremony, click HERE
As always, March on…
The Ironton High School Million Dollar Marching Band joined Boy Scout Troop 106 and Cub Scout Pack 106, of Central Christian Church in a re-dedication ceremony commemorating the refurbishing of the Statue of Liberty on the Lawrence County Courthouse lawn in a ceremony Saturday afternoon. It was 60 years ago, when these same groups honored the original dedication to the same Lady. The Ironton High School Million Dollar Marching Band was honored to participate in the unveiling of our Lady. The statue was resurrected in 1951.
For the Ironton Tribune article: CLICK
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This year marked the 25th year for the Buckeye Classic, Ironton’s premiere band competition! Twelve bands from Ohio and West Virginia battled for #1 at Tanks Memorial Stadium October 15, 2011. The Band Directors and Guard Advisors proudly watched as students around the tri-state put on the performance of their lives! The Band Boosters worked tirelessly to ensure that the Silver Anniversary of the Buckeye Classic was THE best ever. They all accomplished their goal! The crowd cheered and begged for more! It was hard for the band to stop performing, check it out!
We ARE the Million Dollar Marching Band!
Thank you Directors and Advisors! Thank you Band Boosters, and Sponsors! Thank you parents and as always, thank you Million Dollar Marching Band!
The Ironton High School Million Dollar Marching Band would like to send a special THANK YOU to our alumni band members who not only help us monetarily, but also stand beside us on the field! The Alumni Band joined with the High School Band during the Homecoming Half-Time performance and the result was AMAZING!!!
For photos of the event click HERE. If you have photos you wish you send/post please contact the Band Media Webmaster and/or Band Director!
To watch Band Videos click HERE. The following videos are just a glimpse of the fun:
Kyle…
In a surprise, combined concert, the Ironton High School Million Dollar Band, shared the field, and love of music with the Chillicothe Cavaliers. Their performance brought Tiger fans to their feet in applause. Well done Bands!
Welcome back to the 2011-2012 performances of the Ironton High School Million Dollar Band! We are looking forward to a teriffic season, fun and the best music around!
The IHS Million Dollar Marching Band performed in Manhattan aboard the USS Intrepid. 
Not many people can say they performed live in NYC… Not many people can say they gathered a fan base in NYC… Not many people can say that while they performed in NYC aboard the USS Intrepid, while gathering a fan base… that they stopped New Yorkers in their tracks so they could listen… But this band can! Congratulations to the IHS Million Dollar Band for their successful trip and outstanding performance in NYC!
NEW YORK CITY TRIP 2011
Final preparations are now taking place for the Band’s trip to New York City. I know how excited many folks are and valuable information is provided below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me (most reliable method of reaching me) or call the school. There will be an information meeting on:
THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH AT 6:30 PM
IN THE BAND ROOM
Hotel Information: Wyndham Garden Hotel in Newark, New Jersey
(973) 824-4000
ITINERARY
Friday, April 8th
6:15 pm Everyone arrives at the Band room and load buses
7:00 pm Depart for New York City (no stops)
Saturday, April 9th
$ 7:00 am Arrive at New York City at Times Square for breakfast at McDonald’s
$ 8:00 am Begin Tour of Manhattan (including Central Park, Grand Central Station (lunch,) Little Italy, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, Financial District and more)
5:15 pm Dinner provided at Planet Hollywod
7:30 pm Arrive at Al Hirschfeld Theatre to view How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
11:30 pm Check-in at Hotel (pool is NOT available)
Sunday, April 10th
Buffet-style breakfast provided at Hotel
7:00 am Load bus for travel to Liberty State Park
8:00 am Arrive at Liberty State Park to view the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (includes ferry ride and airport-type security screening, so please take only necessary items) Lunch will be on own in an area to be determined.
Walk across Brooklyn Bridge as time allows.
1:00 pm Arrive at USS Intrepid and view the ship
3:00 pm Marching Band performance on the Flight Deck of the USS Intrepid
5:45 pm Dinner at Times Square ($10 will be provided) and sight-seeing on own
8:00 pm Admission to Top of the Rock Observatory at Rockerfeller Center
10:00 pm Return to Hotel
Monday, April 11th
Buffet-style breakfast provided at Hotel
8:30 am Check-out of Hotel
10:00 am Visit Rockefeller Center, Trump Tower, FAO Schwartz Toy Store and more
$$ 1:00 pm Depart for Ironton (including meal stops, on own) arriving at approximately 1:00 am
Please note: The “$” indicate that meals will be on your own. All meals that you pay for will be fast-food style meals.
NEW YORK CITY TRIP 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the itinerary change?
More than likely. Several items on the itinerary are time specific, but much of the itinerary is flexible to suit time and weather.
How much money should I bring?
Spending money should be at your discretion and there are only four fast food-style meals that you need to pay for. The tour company suggests $100-$200.
Can we have food on the bus?
YES! But, drinks must be in bottles with caps and everyone should clean up after themselves.
Can we watch movies on the bus?
Yes, but the selection must be school appropriate and is at the discretion of the directors.
How much luggage can we have?
Luggage is limited to one carry-on and one suitcase. We are only in a hotel for two nights and we need room on the bus for our marching band instruments and uniforms.
What should I pack?
COMFORTABLE SHOES! We will be doing a lot of walking. Also regular, comfortable clothes and DEODERANT! — It’s a long bus ride! The average temperature for New York in March-April is 53°, so I would not bring shorts and I would bring a jacket – especially for the day at Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. It is VERY windy on the Upper Bay.
Please bring non-jeans, non-t-shirt clothes for the Broadway play.
DON’T FORGET MARCHING BAND SHOES, SOCKS, GLOVES, ETC.
What goes on at the hotel?
We will be in the hotel two nights, and both are late arrivals. Everyone will be expected to report to their rooms and be checked-in by Mr. Sanders. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE YOUR ROOM AFTER CHECK-IN. You may leave your room for breakfast at 6:00 am. There will be night security monitoring the hallways.
Can we swim?
No. The only available pool is outdoors and does not open until Memorial Day weekend.
Can we order food at the hotel?
No. Hotel options such as movies, room service, and telephone calls outside of the hotel will be disabled. No one is to order outside food. Once we are checked-in for the night, that is it.
Do we have to go to school on Tuesday?
YES. Tuesday is a regular day and everyone is expected to attend school.
EXTENDED FORECAST FOR NEW YORK CITY
FRIDAY
30% chance of rain
High of 55°
SATURDAY
40% chance of rain
High of 56°
SUNDAY
30% chance of rain
High of 56°
MONDAY
60% chance of rain
High of 54°
Flute
Maggie Knight – FHS
Ashley Wilkinson – FHS
Morgan Oberly – CHS
Rebekah Swartzwelder – SPHS
Allison Stephens – FHS
Kristina Lilly – CHS
Jessa Rae Wilson – CHS
Mia Wilson – IHS
Cassie Christian – RHHS
Brian O’Keefe – FHS
Oboe
Audrey Stewart – IHS
Bassoon
Chelsea Lykins – IHS
Clarinet
Nichole Carper – FHS
Megan Dalton – IHS
Amanda Beam – RHHS
Beth Clapp – FHS
Rachel Stevens – RHHS
Natasha Knight – FHS
Emma Scherer – IHS
Alison Schwab – RHHS
Megan Thompson – DBHS
Allison Cobb – FHS
Jackie Henderson – RHHS
Electa Royal – IHS
Tessa Waugh – SVHS
Danielle Ratliff – IHS
Bass Clarinet
Toni Layne (Contra) – IHS
Bridgett Perry – FHS
Alto Saxophone
Amanda Cooper – SVHS
Alec Steiding – SVHS
Mycah Pemberton – RHHS
Jordan Delawder – DBHS
John Haskins – RHHS
Brian Perdue – CHS
Eddie Russell – DBHS
Tenor Saxophone
Stormi Webb – DBHS
Amanda Black – CHS
Hannah Adkins – FHS
Baritone Saxophone
Anthony Pemberton – CHS
Austin Short – SVHS
French Horn
Jessica Cox – RHHS
Dylan Bishop – RHHS
Abbi Wray – FHS
Trumpet
Michael Black – FHS
Tyler Payne – SPHS
Josh Dillon – DBHS
Adam Perry – FHS
Brianne Neff – DBHS
Catie Smith – SVHS
Olivia Bell – CHS
Charli Patrick – FHS
Harry Letchford – SPHS
Jacob Nichols – FHS
Beth Barnes – SPHS
Taylor Mihm – DBHS
Baritone Horn
Kayla Higgins – RHHS
Katie Cunningham – IHS
Bobby Horton-Bolen – SVHS
Trombone
Nick Vasvary – DBHS
Levi Morris – DBHS
Nick Mannon – FHS
Jared Carter – SVHS
Paul Starkey – FHS
Emily Simpson – FHS
Justin Waddell – IHS
Rachel Keiper – SVHS
Tuba
Samuel Appleton – FHS
Alex Carey – DBHS
Nick Malavenda – CHS
Double Bass
Ryan Morgan – IHS
Mallets
Samantha Webb – RHHS
Haley Waldo – IHS
Ye-Eun Kim – SVHS
Percussion
Nick Stapleton – SPHS
Evan White – CHS
Jeremy Boggs – IHS
Austin Slone – DBHS
A.J. Beam – RHHS
Ryan Krum – RHHS
Dalton Russell – RHHS
Maurice Phillips – IHS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Flute
Karla Bowman – CMS
Emily Wilcox – DBMS
Alyssa Freeman – CMS
Olivia Taylor – SPMS
Allison Hunt – IMS
Andrea Anson – SPMS
Maria Chastain – CMS
Acrista Fryer – SPMS
Megan Brandeberry – DBMS
Sarah Warmack – FHS
Olyvia Frasure – SPMS
Emily Conley – SPMS
Oboe
Karah Davis – SPMS
Clarinet
Lena Williams – IMS
Lexi Petry – FMS
Angel Myers – SVMS
Cheyanne Henderson – CHS
Emily Conzette – FMS
Barbara Collins – SPMS
Ayanna Martin – SPMS
Emily Morgan – DBMS
Katilin Lovejoy – FMS
Abigail Morgan – IMS
Alexis Chapman – SPMS
McKenna Wells – CHS
Kylee Metzger – IMS
Victoria Boyer – RHMS
Alexis Cain – SPMS
Savannah Newton – CMS
Rachel Handley – CMS
MacKenzie Jones – CMS
Amber Bruce – SVMS
Bass Clarinet
Shannon Hunt
Alto Saxophone
Felicity Jenkins – SVMS
Madeline Malone – RHMS
Kade Huff – FMS
Mikayla Hannahs – CMS
Jessica Forest – SPMS
Morgan Null – DBMS
Bryce Stevens – SPMS
Courtney Lambert – SPMS
Tenor Saxophone
Matt McComas – FMS
Carson Ferguson – SPMS
Baritone Saxophone
Mason White – SPMS
Tyler Dillon – RHMS
Michael Fetty – SPMS
French Horn
Julie Davis – SPMS
Kelsie Row – FMS
Dillon Mannon – SVMS
Trumpet
Breanna Smith – SPMS
Kelsey Huff – CMS
Trey Richie – SPMS
Tanner Mathes – SPMS
Amanda Cox – RHMS
Josh Hughes – SPMS
Hunter Hall – SPMS
Erica Dillon – CMS
David Stapleton – CMS
Ashlee Webb – SPMS
Brady Sloan – SPMS
Alicia Mossman – DBMS
Bruce Broome – SPMS
Sarah Adkins – FMS
Kelsey Refitt – DBMS
Kimberly Schmidt – DBMS
Erica Napier – SVMS
Bethany Moore – DBMS
Baritone Horn
Logan Zerkle – DBMS
Derek Thompson – SPMS
Tanner Catalogna – CMS
Trombone
Ashley Miller – CMS
Adam Ferguson – SPMS
Josh Blevins – SPMS
Josiah Pannell – FMS
Thomas Williams – RHMS
Jeffrey Ellis – RHMS
A.J. Crabtree – SPMS
Tuba
Ben Baker – CMS
Joseph Kagenhjeln – FMS
Cody Fraley – IMS
Dakota Hutchinson – SPMS
Jonathan Roberts – SPMS
Percussion
Austin Wood – SPMS
Ben Myers – CMS
Luke Kelly – SPMS
Tyler Mathes – SPMS
Trenton McCoy – CMS
Caleb Moore – DBMS
D’Angelo Palladino – SPMS
Morgan Hogan – DBMS
Mallets
Kira Locey – DBMS
Lexi Smith – SPMS
Due to inclement weather, Lawrence County All-County Honors Band auditions for middle school AND high school are postponed until February 5th. With two extra weeks of practice, expectations are high, so students should practice hard.
–Mr. Sanders
