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Nov 17th

Percussive Arts Society International Convention!

  • Between Wednesday, November 11th and Sunday, November 15th, The Percussive Arts Society held their International Convention in Indianapolis Indiana. PASIC showcased over 150 events, seminars, clinics and shows featuring many of the world's best musicians on drumset, orchestral percussion, keyboard, and world percussion. Also, more than 115 exhibitors  showcased their latest percussion gear, instruments, publications and services.  As a full Zoro - Drumset Clinicmember of the Percussive Arts Society, Steven Crammer, a Whitehall High School student, attended many of the drum set clinics and master classes to further enhance his skills in the percussive arts as part of his ultimate career goals. Check pictures of all the featured artists by clicking on the link, below!

Nov 16th

MZB at Parkland and Wyoming Valley West Games

  • The MZB was out supporting the football team at the Parkland and IMG_7911 Wyoming Valley West Games during the past two weeks. Checkout pictures from these two games.

Nov 16th

New Season Kickoff of Indoor Guard and Percussion

  • Indoor Guard and Percussion groups are organizing for the 2009/2010 season. Indoor Guard will be directed by Ms. Jamee Kappes. Many guard members have already signed up but if you would like to join the Guard, please contact Ms. Kappes or Mr Tanzos.   Indoor Percussion will be directed by Mr Mike Nederhood. There will be an informative meeting for students interested in Indoor Guard on Monday, November 23rd at 3pm in the band room. If you cannot attend the meeting, please notify Mr Tanzos in advance.

Oct 31th

MZB Wraps up Season at Northern States Championships!

  • On Saturday, October 31st, the MZB performed in their last competition of the season at the USSBA Northern States Championships held at J Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown!

 

 

 

 

Oct 31th

Join us for the annual LUNCH WITH SANTA!

On Saturday, December 12th, come join us and have lunch with Santa! Play games, do crafts, get your picture with Santa and have a great lunch!

 

NOTICE: All kindergarten and 1st grade students who purchased tickets can pick them up the day of the event!

 

We are looking for volunteers to help with the following:

  • Food prep and serve

  • Games

  • Face painting

  • Little Shoppers Shop

  • Gift Wrapping

  • Crafts

  • Setup on Fri, Dec. 11 6pm to 10pm & Sat, Dec. 12 9am to 10:30am

To volunteer, please email jeffcrammer@whitehallmusic.com

 

We are also asking for donations of the following: (dropoff box in Bandroom)

  • Christmas Decorations

  • Basket Raffle - New Holiday Decorations, Housewares, Winter Items, etc.

  • Small, new items for Little Shoppers Shop

We also are requesting baked goods (cookies, cupcakes, brownies) as desert for our little guests. Please bring deserts to the Middle School between 9am and 10:30am.

 

 

Oct 24th

Whitehall Weathers Storm for Home Show!

  • With the weather taking a turn for the worst, The Whitehall Music Parents, volunteers and MZB members pulled together and moved the show indoors! The Competition went off without a hitch thanks to everyone's help and participation! (And the food was excellent, as always!)

Oct 24th

MZB Heads to Souderton for part 2!

 

Oct 22nd

MZB Competes at PA State Championships!

 

Oct 15th

MZB Supports Football Team!

 

Oct 15th

Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner a Success!

  • On Friday, October 9th,  the Whitehall Music Parents Association and members of the Marching Zephyr Band held thier annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Everyone had plenty of food including a full spaghetti plate, rolls, salad and desert. Homemade bakeds good were also enjoyed along with basket raffles and entertainment by several MZB members! Thanks to all that supported this event

 

Oct 6th, 2009

MZB Competes at Eastern PA Regional!

Sept 30th, 2009

MZB Performs at First Competition!

 

Sept 24th, 2009

MZB Prepares for Busy Weekend!

  • The MZB is preparing for a busy weekend! On Friday, they will be out supporting the football team at the away game at Northampton HS. Northampton is not that far so come out and support Whitehall on Friday night!

    On Saturday, the MZB will participate in their first competition of the season at the USSBA Central Regional show hosted by Lancaster Catholic HS. Let's wish them the best of luck on thier first competition!

Sept 21st, 2009

MZB Supports Football Team at Beca Game!

  • The MZB attended the away game at Liberty HS fields to support IMG_5037 their Whitehall HS Zephyr footballs team. The MZB also performed part of their competition show at halftime. They start their competition season next weekend at Lancaster Catholic HS for the Central PA Regional Competition!

Sept 18th, 2009

WMPA's 1st Annual Car Show a Success!

  • After a one day rain delay, the Whitehall Music Parents Association hosted their first annual car show on Sunday, Sept 13th on the High School parking lot! The sun was shining and car owners showed up to show off their car restoration talents. There were cars from many different eras, past and present and even a military vehicle and a bat cycle! Music and homemade food was available throughout the day thanks to all the volunteers to donated food and their time for this successful fundraiser! Looks like there will be a 2nd annual car show next year!!!

Sept 11th, 2009

WMPA Spaghetti Dinner in October!

  • The Whitehall Music Parents Association will be hosting their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, October 9th in Fullerton at the Jefferson Park activity building! Doors open at 4:30pm. Join us for some great food and good friends! The WMPA is also taking food donations, (such as salad dressing, parmesan cheese, etc) that can be dropped off at the HS band room.

 

June 11th, 2009

1st Large Fundraiser of the 2009 MZB season!

  • The WMPA and Whitehall High School will host the MUSIC-IN-MOTION band competition this fall (date pending!) This will be the first large fundraiser for the music program and it will take a lot of help from parents and students alike. Please attend the first planning meeting for this year's MUSIC-IN-MOTION home show on Wednesday, July 8th, immediately following the 7pm WMPA Parents Meeting. We will also be asking all you cooks and bakers out there for help with food donations! Please see the list of what items you can signup for!

June 10th, 2009

Help Needed for Civil War Weekend!

  • The WMPA has the privilege this year to be the only supplier of concessions at the annual Lehigh Valley Civil War Days in the Whitehall Parkway on June 13th and 14th. Parent and Student help is needed in order to cover all the shifts necessary to make this fundraiser a success. With the additional events that the MZB and Indoor Groups will attend, the WMPA is striving to run as many large fundraisers as possible to offset these events. 

June 10th, 2009

New Director Announced for Whitehall HS Instrumental Programs!

  • As Mr Hilborn moves to the elementary school to head up the 4th and 5th grade music program, Mr Matthew Tanzos was announced as the new instrumental program director for Whitehall High School. Mr Tanzos graduated with a B.S. in Music Education from Kutztown University and was a member of the University Percussion Ensemble. He marched 3 years with the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps and 1 year with the LV Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr Tanzos was part of the Nazareth Music Department both as a student and instructor. Please welcome Mr Tanzos to the Whitehall Music Programs!

May 14th, 2009

Indoor Percussion & Colorguard Compete at All Chapter Championships!

Check out the Weekend at Wildwood All Chapter Championships page for features such as:

  • Pictures from each day at Wildwood

  • Thank You from Mrs Cramsey

  • 'What I learned as a Chaparone in Wildwood...'

  • and more!

Click Here for details!

 

Apr 28th, 2009

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Preview Show - April 28th - 7:30pm!

  • Indoor Percussion and Colorguard Groups will perform their full shows tonight at Whitehall HS for parents and friends or anyone who wants to checkout these great shows! This is your last change to see their shows before they head out to Wildwood NJ and the TOB All Chapter Championships. Come out and give them your support!

Apr 28th, 2009

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at the TOB Chapter II Championships at Parkland HS on April 25th!

 

Apr 28th, 2009

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at Salisbury HS on April 18th!

Apr 7th, 2009

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at Daniel Boone High School Indoor Show on April 4th!

Apr 6th, 2009 

     Whitehall High School Hosts their annual Music In Motion indoor Show!

  •  On Saturday, March 28th, the Whitehall Music Parents Association sponsored the annual Music In Movement Indoor Show at Whitehall High School. Over 54 groups from the region performed for a full crowd of proud parents, relatives, friends and student peers. The Whitehall indoor show always seems to draw a big crowd and this year was no exception!

     The groups ranged from twirlers to dance teams and from percussion groups to color guard. Ages ranged from elementary to adult. The Tournament of Bands judges were on-hand to professionally score and critique all the groups, supplying helpful comments to all groups to assist in further development and improvement of each groups' performance.

     The entire event was planned and run by the the Music-In-Movement Committee members, Whitehall Music Parents Association and many volunteers from the Whitehall area.

Apr 3rd, 2009

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at Springford High School Indoor Show on March 21!

 

Mar 25th, 2009 

    Food Pledge List Now Posted for Wildwood Trip!

  • As we do every year, the Indoor Groups are asking for your help to offset some of the Wildwood trip costs. Please check out the list of items that are being requested and let us know what how you can help out. There are many items listed and every little bit helps!

     

Mar 16th, 2009

     Indoor Percussions Needs Help Sewing Equipment Covers!

  • Indoor Percussion is looking for sewers to make covers for the percussion equipment. We have close to 3 dozen or so covers to make.  The current equipment covers are pretty much shredding or shredded to pieces. Were are getting a lot of scratched and dented equipment due transport and we need to make covers to reduce further damage.  Anyone interested in helping can contact Mr Roman at SRomanIII@whitehallmusic.com  or Chris Cramsey at ccramsey@whitehallmusic.com .

 

Mar 15th, 2009

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at Conrad Weiser High School Indoor Show!

Mar 13th, 2009

     Indoor Groups  - Annual Bowl-a-thon!

Mar 11th, 2009 

          Volunteers Needed to Help out at Music-In-Movement Show!

  • We are in need of HELPERS for the indoor show on March 28.  This is a BIG money maker for the entire organization. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not take the attitude that if my child is not in indoor, he/she doesn't need to help.  The profits made at this show are returned to the ENTIRE PROGRAM - staff salaries, band parties, band banquet, trips, etc...  EVERYONE benefits from this.  YOUR HELP IS NEEDED ON MARCH 28 - the event runs ALL DAY. 

     

Mar 11th, 2009 

          'Chefs' Needed for Music-In-Movement Show!

  • We are looking for the some great chefs to provide homemade food for our Indoor show on March 28th and to maintain our reputation as one of the best homemade food providers in the regional TOB indoor competition circuit! Please check out the current donation request list for food ideas or let us know your favorite crock pot recipe!

     

Mar 7th, 2009

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at Kutztown High School Indoor Show!

Mar 3rd, 2009 

     Battle Plans for Indoor Groups Now Available!

 

Feb 14th,2009         

    Unexpected Passing of Percussionist, Louie Bellson

  • One of the greats of the percussion world. Louie Bellson,http://www.hudsonmusic.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170:louie-bellson-tribute&catid=45:features&Itemid=57 unexpectedly passed away on February 14th, 2009. Please take a few moments to watch a short biography, produced in conjunction with Zildjian and Hudson Music, honoring Louie as part of the American Drummer Achievement Awards.

     

Feb 10th, 2009         

    Band Trip to Myrtle Beach Announced!

  • Mr Hilborn announce today that the Band Trip for 2009 will be to Myrtle Beach and Kings Dominion on June 22 thru June 26th. Find out more details and the deposit deadline on the Trips Information page!

     

Feb 8th, 2009         

    Students Perform at District 10 Band Festival!

  • This past Friday, Jan 30th and Saturday, Jan 31st, Whitehall H.S. students Sarah Brodt and Steven Crammer earned the privilege to perform along with 151 other students from 54 area school districts at the 2009 District 10 Band Festival, hosted by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association!

     

Feb 8th, 2009

          Indoor Guard Performs at First Competition of the Season!

  • The Whitehall High School Indoor Guard performed for the first time this season at the Salisbury Middle School Indoor Show on Saturday, January 31st!

     

Jan 26th, 2009

          Bands of America Honor Band Trip to CA!

  • All Attendees of the Tournament of Roses parade and Bandfest in Pasadena California recently were entertained, in part, by the Bands of America Honor Band. Our own Adam Cramsey was a part of this 300 piece band along with students from around the country. Check out some of the highlights from Adams' once-in-a-lifetime trip to California!

     

Jan 20th , 2009

     Indoor Groups Annual Bowl-a-thon!

  • The Whitehall H.S. Indoor Percussion and Colorguard students are holding their annual Bowl-a-thon at Hampton Lanes in Northampton on February 21st. This event is a fundraiser to help defray the expenses of their trip to Wildwood and the Tournament of Bands Championships this spring! Please contact your favorite Indoor Groups student and sponsor them on this endeavor. You can also contact Chris Cramsey at chriscrams@aol.com or Steve Roman at sromanIII@whitehallmusic.com for more information.

Jan 12th, 2009

          High School Concert Band Entertains!

  • The Whitehall High School Concert Band, directed by Mr. Hilborn, entertained a crowd of parents, relatives, students and fans with a medley of classic music pieces this past Monday at the High School Auditorium Winter Concert!

     

Dec 31st, 2008

          Steckel Students Sing on TV!

Dec 23rd, 2008 

          MZB Member On National TV This New Years Day!

  •  One of our own Marching Zephyr Band members will be marching in the Tournament of Roses parade on New Years Day! Adam Cramsey was selected as part of the 300-piece Bands of America Honor Band to perform in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena California. This national parade and field band will be directed by George N. Parks, Director of the University of Massachusetts Minute Man Marching Band, and an all-star staff. In addition to the parade, the Honor Band will be a featured guest at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest, featuring the prize-winning bands of the 2009 Rose Parade performing the field shows that made them famous.
     

Dec 13th, 2008 

          Lunch with Santa a Holiday Success!

  •  On Saturday, December 13th, the Whitehall Music Parents held their annual Lunch With Santa event. Children from around the Whitehall area were treated to a rousing 'HOHO' from Santa as they enjoyed their lunch! They also had lots of fun playing games, getting their face decorated, building crafts, getting pictures with Santa and even shopping for Christmas at the Little Shoppers Shop!

 

Nov 25th, 2008 

          Three MZB Members On National TV This Thanksgiving!

  •  Three of our own Marching Zephyr Band members will be marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade this Thursday! Aaron Roman, Billy Kranich and Becky Williams were selected to perform and march with the Macy's Great American Marching Band. Honoring America's finest high school musicians, this band will be comprised of select students from each of the fifty states. The musicians are under the direction of Dr. Jon Woods, Ohio State University, and Auburn University's Dr. Richard Good.  The 185 musicians will be complemented by approximately 50 flags and dancers choreographed by Greg Lagola of the famed Cadets Drum Corp of Pennsylvania.
     

Nov 18th, 2008 

          Holiday Poinsettia's Now On Sale!

  •  The WMPA is now offering Holiday Poinsettia's for sale! 3 sizes will be available: 6" Traditional in either Red, White or Pink...6" Premium in either White Glitter, Cortez Burgundy or Plum Pudding...10" Hanging Basket in either Red, Red and White or Red, White and Pink. Fundraiser end December 3rd so get your orders in soon! Please see any MZB member or parent for details!

Nov 9th, 2008

          MZB Ends the Season with High Marks at USSBA Northern States Championships!

  • The MZB ended thier season on a high note, scoring second highest marks in their Group IIA and second highest out of all groups at the Championships! The percussion group showed they have what it takes by grabbing the caption award for Group IIA and scored highest for the show!. With one third of the MZB rookies, Mr Hilborn and the Veterans showed they can overcome all obstacles by grooming the rookies' skills this past 2008 season. A thanks goes out to all who donated their time and effort to bring this MZB season to a successful close!

Nov 7th, 2008

          MZB Wows the Crowd at the USSBA National  Championships!

  • The MZB scored their highest score ever in a USSBA event over the past 12 years and the 3rd highest of any event the MZB has ever participated in. The director, Mr Hilborn couldn't have been more proud of the MZB for their performance. Several MZB parents were stopped by spectators and told how much they enjoyed the MZB show and that it was the most entertaining show they have ever seen!! Now the MZB must prepare for their final competition the Sunday, against their direct Group IIA pier bands at J Birney Crum Stadium for the USSBA Northern States Championship title!

Nov 2nd, 2008

          MZB Crosses Competition Organization Lines and Takes High Honors at TOB Chapter II Championships

  • The MZB tested thier abilities this past weekend, competing in the Tournament of Bands Chapter II Championships. Director Rich Hiborn warned that the TOB judging can be much more critical than USSBA but the MZB showed that they have what it takes, scoring the highest score among all Group II bands and taking second place among all groups competing that day! Now the MZB must prepare for one of the toughest competitions this Friday at the Nationals in Annapolis, MD. 

Nov 1st, 2008 

          Rosa's Pies and Nut Rolls Now On Sale!

  •  The WMPA is please to offer, by popular demand - Rosa's Pies and Nut Rolls! Now is your chance to offer great desserts to friends and family for the Thanksgiving season! This fundraiser will continue until November 13 so place your orders before it's too late! Please see any MZB member or parent for details!

Oct 29th, 2008

          The MZB Performs and Supports Football Team at Parkland HS!

 

Oct 29th, 2008

          MZB Improves Scores at Preview of Champions and takes 1st Place!

  • The MZB put forth some additional effort this past weekend and pulled up their current high score an additional 4 points. This will go a long way in helping to lock in their performance position at the Northern States Championships on Nov 9th. With the backdrop issues out of the way and some minor tweaking of the show by Director Rick Hilborn, the judges will have no excuses in awarding even higher scores in the coming weeks!

Oct 29th, 2008

          The MZB Visits Bethlehem at the Liberty Football Homecoming Game!

  • The Whitehall Marching Zephyr Band and the Allen High School Marching Band performed during the pre-game and halftime events at the Whitehall Home Game and Senior Night, honoring our Whitehall seniors from the football team, cheerleading squads and marhcing band!

Oct 26th, 2008 

          Lehigh Valley Dining Cards - Get Them While They Last!

  •  The WMPA still has a limited number of Lehigh Valley Dining Cards available for sale as a fundraiser - get your now before their gone! Please see any MZB member or parent for details! The cards are good at great restaurants throughout the Lehigh Valley and at a cost of only $10, you can eat out all of 2009 at a great discount! MZB members and parents, please see Christine Guinan to pickup additional cards for this easy fundraiser sale!

Oct 23rd, 2008

          MZB Joins in the Fun at the Annual Coplay Halloween Parade!

Oct 23rd, 2008 

          New Fun Pasta Fundraiser Now Available!

  •  The WMPA has a new fundraiser that that changes the shape of things - as far as pasta goes! Fun Pasta from The Pasta Shoppe comes in fun shapes such as music notes, cat and dog paws or sports shapes, to name a few. Please see any MZB member or parent for details!

Oct 19th, 2008

          MZB Takes 1st for Group IIA at State Championships in the Land of Chocolate!

  • The MZB holds it's own at the State Championships in Hershey, taking 1st place and all caption awards! After performing their show, the MZB took a much needed break at Hershey's Chocolate World for some entertainment and good old-fashioned chocolate treats! Now they set their sites on the Northern States and National Competitions....but first...one more regional competition next Saturday at J. Birney Crum Stadium, hosted by Quakertown High School!

Oct 18th, 2008 

          3 New WMPA Fundraisers Now Available!

  •  The Whitehall Music Parents Association has three new fundraisers available from any Marching Zephyr Band member. The first is the Fruit/Cheesecake Sale from Pee Jay's, offering a variety of fresh fruit and New York style cheesecakes. The second fundraiser is Auntie Anne's offering pretzel kits and several frozen pretzel flavors. The third is Pampered Chef offering a wide array of cooking and storage products.  Please see any MZB member or parent for details!

 

Oct 17th, 2008

          Festivities abound at the Annual Whitehall High School Homecoming Game!

  • Whitehall and Emmaus fans were treated to many festivities at the annual homecoming game this past Friday! The MZB started off the evening with the performance their award-winning show! The MZB then shared the stage with the Whitehall Middle School Concert Bands, performing the alma mater and national anthem. At half-time, all the Whitehall H.S. clubs and groups circled the track with creative and fun floats while the Emmaus Hornet Band entertained us on the field. It was a fun, busy (and dusty) night for all!  

Oct 12th, 2008

          Bands Show Off Their Talents at the Annual Lehigh Valley Band Day!

  • Bands throughout the region gathered to at J Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown to perform for fans at the annual Lehigh Valley Band Day! High school marching bands got a opportunity to show off their many talents without the pressures of competition. The USSBA could not have asked for a more beautiful day to hold this great showcase of bands for the pure enjoyment of area residence.

Oct 11th, 2008

          MZB Takes High Honors at Nazareth Competition This Past Saturday!

  • The MZB proves they've got what it takes by taking high honors at the Nazareth Competition this past Saturday. Not only did they take first place and three captions in their group, they also took 2 overall caption awards AND best band of the show!! Now the MZB sets their sites on the State Competition at Hershey this coming weekend. Will the USSBA push for a change to Open class? That remains to be seen! Either way, the MZB has some stiff competition coming their way! 

Oct 7th, 2008

         Parent Volunteer Information Now Available Online!

Oct 4th, 2008

          Busy Saturday for the MZB - Back-to-Back Competitions!

Oct 3rd, 2008

          The MZB Performs Full Show at Home Football  Game!

Oct 2nd, 2008

          Whitehall Music Parents Association - By-Laws Revisions Ready for Review!

  • The Whitehall Music Parents Association has completed necessary revisions to the association by-laws document. These revisions will be voted on during the Oct 8th WMPA General Meeting. Please take a few minutes to review this document and bring your concerns and questions to the next meeting before this revisions are made permanent.

Sept 26th, 2008

          The MZB Visits Bethlehem at the Liberty Football Homecoming Game!

 

Sept 24th, 2008 

          New Fundraiser Now Available- City Books and Lehigh Valley Dining Out Cards!

  •  The Whitehall Music Parents Association has a new fundraiser available from any Marching Zephyr Band member. ount coupons from many local Leigh Valley businesses. The fundraiser is the Homemade Pierogies from Rosa's Distributing in Hazelton. Each dozen cost only $4.00. This fundraiser starts Sept 20th and continues until Oct 17th.  Please see any band member or parent for details!

Sept 20th, 2008 

          Whitehall's Music-In-Motion Show a Success!

  • The Whitehall Music Parents Association hosted the 38th annual Music-In-Motion USSBA show/competition this past Saturday at Whitehall High School. Under a beautiful fall sky, bands from around the region performed for an enthusiastic crowd. The Wh9itehall Marching Zephyr Band gave a great performance of their new 'Solutions' show, complete with a giant Rubik's Cube! Fans were also treated to great homemade foods, grams and items for purchase. Thanks goes out to many local businesses that continue to sponsor this event and help; keep "Music in our Schools!"

 

Sept 19th, 2008 

          MZB and Northampton Big N Band Perform Pre-Game Show at Whitehall Home Football Game!

 

Sept 13th, 2008 

          MZB Performs In Their First Competition of the  Season at North Penn High School!

  • The MZB performed in their first competition of the season at North Penn High School in Lansdale, PA. The new Rubik's Cube props were also unveiled to the delight of all that attended. The MZB performed exceptionally well and placed in their first competition. The MZB performs in exhibition next Saturday at their annual Music-In Motion home show!

 

Sept 12th, 2008 

          MZB Supports Football Teams' Win Against Bethlehem Catholic This Past Friday! 

 

Sept 9th, 2008 

         Complete MZB Competition Information Available On Your Website!  

  • Make sure to check here on this website for all the latest information before and after the MZB Competitions and Football games. Information includes:

Sept 7th, 2008 

          MZB Supports Close Game Against Freedom! 

  • The MZB along with many Whitehall fans cheered on the Whitehall Football team as they battled Freedom into the final minutes of an exciting game. The MZB performed a preview of their competition show at halftime to the delight of the fans.

 

Sept 1st, 2008 

          Additional  WMPA Fundraisers Now Available- Enjoy The City Books and Lehigh Valley Dining Out Cards!

  •  The Whitehall Music Parents Association has two additional fundraisers available from any Marching Zephyr Band member. The first is the Enjoy the City Book which includes tons of discount coupons from many local Leigh Valley businesses. The second fundraiser is the Lehigh Valley Dining Out Card which allows you to receive a 10% discount on various Lehigh Valley restaurants throughout the year for one low price. Please see any band member or parent for details!

Aug 29th, 2008 

          MZB Performs at Conrad Weiser Game 

  • Conrad Weiser and Whitehall fans were treated to the first public appearance of the Marching Zephyr Band and the Whitehall High School Football Team! Both groups performed well at the away game at Conrad Weiser High School despite the persistent rain and cool weather.

Aug 28th, 2008 

          MZB Show Off at Preview Night 

  • The MZB performed for family and friends during the annual Preview Night at the Whitehall HS stadium this past Thursday! The band members showed off with marching demonstrations, practice examples and previews of the football and competition show. Mr Hilborn expressed his satisfaction on how quickly the band has progressed throughout the long and busy band camp this year!

Aug 24th, 2008 

          The Annual MZB Band Olympics 

  • The MZB took a much needed break from the hard work of practice to complete in the annual Band Olympics. Band members broke up into teams to complete in events such as the wheel barrel race, water balloon toss and rifle throw, to name a few. The golden marching shoe was handed out to the winning team and the rainbow shoe was awarded to the team with the most spirit! The event ended with the traditional cooler dumping on Mr Hilborn!

Aug 23rd, 2008 

          The MZB Prepare for the new Football and Competition Season!

  • The members of the Marching Zephyr Band have been busy the past two weeks at band camp preparing for the up-coming Football and Competition season. Come out to the Football Stadium on Thursday, August 28th at 7:30pm for a preview of this year's shows and some marching demonstrations! Also, check out a sampling of pictures from this year's band camp and Rubik's Cube construction!

Aug 21st, 2008 

          1st WMPA Fundraiser of the season - Entertainment Books!

  •  As our first fundraiser of the MZB season, the Whitehall Hall Music Parents Association and the Marching Zephyr Band will be selling the new 2009 Entertainment Books! The sales goes from August 20th until September 26th at a cost of $20.00 for each Lehigh Valley version. Other areas are also available. Please see any band member or parent for details!

Aug 20th, 2008 

          'Chefs' Needed for Music-In-Motion!

  • We are looking for the some great chefs to maintain our reputation as one of the best homemade food providers in the regional USSBA outdoor competition circuit! Please check out the current donation request list for food ideas or let us know your favorite crock pot recipe!

 

July 11th, 2008 

MZB Annual Softball Game at Egypt Park!

  • MZB members showed their skills at the annual softball game this year at Egypt Park. Rookies had a chance to meet senior members and all were treated to watermelon to help cool off during a very warm evening!

 

June 24th, 2008 

WMPA Car Wash Fundraiser - Wet and Fun!

  • MZB students and parents alike had a great day during the annual car wash fundraiser at AutoZone on MacArthur road in Whitehall! the weather was perfect and the cars were almost non-stop at this very successful fundraiser.

June 17th, 2008 

Civil War Days Fundraiser a Success!

  • The past weekend, The Lehigh Valley Civil War Days events were held at the Whitehall Parkway. The Whitehall Music Parents and Students sold assorted food and drinks at the event as a fundraiser to help support the many upcoming Whitehall Music events!

 

June 12th, 2008 

Sign Up for the Annual MZB Fun-in-the Sun Car Wash!

  • The Whitehall High School MZB Annual Car Wash will be held next Saturday, June 21st at AutoZone on MacArthur Road! Parents and band members alike can join in on the fun and at the same time raise money for the MZB upcoming trips including Nationals! Please fill in the signup sheet in the band room or email Mr. Hilborn at mzbmail@yahoo.com.

June 11th, 2008 

Jazz Ensemble Featured at WHS Transportation Department Banquet!

  • The Whitehall High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by L. Rich Hilborn, entertained at the Whitehall High School Transportation Department annual Banquet as a thank you for their continued support throughout the year during instrumental events at area schools.

 

June 6th, 2008

Help Needed for Major WMPA Fundraiser!

  • The WMPA has the privilege this year to be the only supplier of concessions at the annual Lehigh Valley Civil War Days in the Whitehall Parkway on June 14th and 15th. Parent and Student help is needed in order to cover all the shifts necessary to make this fundraiser a success. With the additional events that the MZB and Indoor Groups will attend, the WMPA is striving to run as many large fundraisers as possible to offset these events. 

 

June 5th, 2008 

Whitehall Band Annual Awards Banquet

  • This past Friday, May 30th, members of the Marching Zephyr BandBanquet : and Indoor Groups attended the annual awards banquet at Northampton Community Center. Students and parents enjoyed a great dinner, awards presentations and wrapped up the evening with some great dancing to a DJ!

 

June 2nd, 2008 

Order Your DVD Media Package Now!

  • If you enjoyed the Whitehall Music Memories video at the band banquet or were not able to attend, you can now purchase a copy for home! The Whitehall Music DVD package includes:

    • 1 DVD movie of the picture/video slideshow that will be presented at the Band Banquet

    • 1 DVD data disc containing all pictures taken during the 2007-2008 Whitehall Music season

    • Click Here for online order form!

May 27th, 2008

Whitehall Middle School - Night of Music!

May 26th, 2008

The Whitehall Musical Groups Compete in Virginia!!

  • This past weekend, members of Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Indoor Percussion and Wind Ensemble competed in the 2008 Fiesta-Val Invitational Music Festival in Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. Events included: judged performances, a ghost tour of Colonial Williamsburg, a fun day in Busch Gardens topped off with the awards ceremony on Saturday evening in Busch Gardens!

May 22nd, 2008

Area Student Selected to Perform with the National Honor Band in 2009 Rose Parade!

  • Adam Cramsey, a junior at Whitehall High School, has been selected by Bands of America for the national Honor Band in the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade. Adam was selected from among hundreds of applicants across the nation for membership in this prestigious honors ensemble.

May 8th, 2008

Pre-Order Your DVD Media Package Now!

  • Orders are now being taken for the Whitehall Music DVD package that includes:

    • 1 DVD movie of the picture/video slideshow that will be presented at the Band Banquet

    • 1 DVD data disc containing all pictures taken during the 2007-2008 Whitehall Music season

    • Click Here for online order form!

May 6th, 2008 

Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Achieve High Honors at the T.O.B. All Chapter Championships in Wildwood, NJ this past weekend!

 

Apr 26th, 2008 

Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete and Place at the T.O.B. Chapter II Championships at Parkland HS!

Apr 19th, 2008 

Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at Salisbury High School Indoor Show!

Apr 18th, 2008 

The Dallas Brass Performs at Whitehall High School!

  • The Dallas Brass musical ensemble received standing ovations at their performance at Whitehall High School on Tuesday, April 8. Known for their unique blend of traditional brass and a full complement of drums and percussion, the Dallas Brass created phenomenal live show featuring some of the most intricate instrument playing, humor along with some musical history.

 

Apr 12th, 2008 

     Indoor Percussion Compete at Daniel Boone High School Indoor Show!

Apr 5th, 2008 

     Indoor Percussion and Colorguard Compete at Conrad Weiser High School Indoor Show!

Mar 29th, 2008 

     Whitehall High School Hosts their annual Music In Motion indoor Show!

Mar 8th, 2008 

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at Kutztown High School Indoor Show!

Mar 6th, 2008 

     Whitehall Music Student Achieves All-State Band!

  • Whitehall Music Student, Elizabeth Brodt, has recently become the FIRST WHITEHALL STUDENT EVER to make PA ALL-STATE BAND for 3 consecutive years!  During Region Band, she had placed 1st in here instrumental group for all-state band auditions.
     
    In addition, Lizzie is also the 1st Whitehall  High School student to make REGION BAND, REGION ORCHESTRA, and REGION CHORUS all in the same year.
     
    This is NO SMALL ACCOMPLISHMENT for any student what-so-ever.  Congratulations Lizzie and good luck at All-states!

Mar 2nd, 2008 

     New Whitehall Music Apparel Store Now Open!

  • The new Whitehall Music Apparel Store is now open! Easily order jackets, t-shirts, polo shirts and more! There are no minimum orders and apparel is shipped directly to your home. Choose from Maroon apparel with Gold logo or Black apparel with White logo! Show your support for all Whitehall Music programs and order you apparel today!

Feb 29th, 2008 

     Lehigh County Band Performs this Saturday!

  • It's no band for beginners. "The Lehigh County Band" takes the best of the best from area high schools. And this Saturday, the big band is celebrating its 50th anniversary in a big way. WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes has the story and video!

 

Feb 28th, 2008 

     Battle Plans for Indoor Percussion Added!

Feb 23rd, 2008 

     Indoor Percussion Competed at North Penn High School Indoor Show!

Feb 22nd, 2008 

     Jonathan Sprout - Educates and Entertains at Steckel Elementary

Feb 5th, 2008 

     Indoor Groups  - Annual Bowl-a-thon!

Feb 2nd, 2008 

     Yankee Candle Fundraiser Started!

  • The Whitehall High School Music Students and Colorguard are now selling Yankee Candles as part of their fundraising program...and just in time for Easter! Students can pickup their fundraiser forms in the music room student bins. The sale ends promptly on Tuesday, Feb 12th.

Jan 27th, 2008 

     Indoor Colorguard and Percussion Compete at Salisbury Middle School Indoor Show!

Jan 13th, 2008 

     Students Perform at

     District 10 Band Festival!

  • This past weekend, Whitehall H.S. students Elizabeth Brodt, Brett Jarvis, Sarah Brodt and Whitehall  M.S. student Steven Crammer earned the privilege to perform along with 143 other students from 54 area school districts at the 2008 District 10 Band Festival, hosted by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association!

     

  • Click Here for the Full Story!!

Dec 31st, 2007 

     Steckel Students Sing on TV!

 

Dec 24th, 2007 

     High School Holiday Concert!

     12/20/2007

 

         Middle School Holiday Concert Series!

     12/6/2007

 

         Lunch with Santa a Holiday Success!

    12/6/2007

 

         Poinsettia Fundraiser Pickup Scheduled!

  • The Poinsettia Fundraiser orders can be picked up on Tuesday, December 18th between 4:30pm and 6pm at the outside band room entrance at the back of the High School.

    12/6/2007

 

         Marching Zephyr Band Accomplishments on Display!

  • The Marching Zephyr Band's 2007 season accomplishments are now on display in the main hall of the High School. Click on any of the following pictures for a larger view!

 

      

 

 

      11/16/2007

    

           MZB attends Whitehall football Playoff game at home!

      11/9/2007

 

           MZB performs at Whitehall football championships game!

      11/4/2007

       

           MZB takes the Bronze at USSBA All-States Championships!

      10/29/2007

                     Signups for  Indoor Percussion and Color Guard!

  • Signup sheets now available at Mr. Hilborn's office on on this website. Annual organizational meeting to be announced soon!

  • Click here to download signup sheet

            New Sheetz MTO coupon fundraiser for MZB started!

                10/26/2007

 

                      MZB take 1st place at PA & DE State Championships!

                10/26/2007

          

                      MZB attends rainy football game win against Allen!

                      MZB Seniors and BLT at L.V. Mall Grand Opening!

                10/20/2007

 

                      MZB take 1st place at Central PA Regionals!

                10/19/2007

 

                      Whitehall Homecoming - Middle School Bands Perform!

                10/17/2007

 

                      Nazareth Competition Highlite Video!

                10/16/2007

 

                      MZB Marches in Coplay Halloween Parade!

                10/14/2007

                      Area Bands Perform at Lehigh Valley Band Day!

                10/13/2007

 

                      MZB takes 1st at Nazareth Competition!

                      New MZB Fundraiser - Riversweet Citrus!

                10/12/2007

 

                      MZB Supports Football Team Against Dieruff!

                10/8/2007

                      New MZB Fundraiser - Gertrude Hawke Chocolate Bars!

  MZB Video Highlights from Central Game!

                10/6/2007

                     Top Honors for the MZB at Eastern PA Regionals!

                10/4/2007

                     Whitehall Fall Festival Parade!

                9/29/2007

                     Whitehall Takes 1st Place at Northampton!

 Whitehall Performs at Emmaus Show!

                 9/22/2007

                     Whitehall vs Nazareth Away Game & other News!

                     Whitehall's Music-In Motion Show!

                     Whitehall vs Easton Away Game!

                 9/18/2007

                     MZB Day for Whitehall 4th Graders!

                 9/15/2007      

                     MZB performs at North Penn Competition!

 MZB to host Music-In-Motion this Saturday!

 Dallas Brass concert in April 2008 at Whitehall!

 

 

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