Delaware Military Academy Music Department
December 17, 2025 ~ 6:30pm
DMA's FUSCO DOME
DMA's FUSCO DOME
Concert Choir
The Star-Spangled Banner
Music by John Stafford Smith, Lyrics by Francis Scott Key
Arranged by John Grant
Phone Song
Music by Johann Pachelbel
Text and Arrangement by Adam and Matt Podd
Like It's Christmas
Words and Music by Joseph Jonas, Nicholas Jonas,
Jason Evigan, Gian Michael Stone, Freddy Wexler,
Kevin Jonas, and Annika Wells
Arranged by Mac Huff
God Bless America
Words and Music by Irving Berlin
Arranged by Keith Christopher
Eternal Father (Navy Hymn)
Music and Lyrics by John B. Dykes
Arranged by John Grant
Where Are You Christmas
Music and Lyrics by Mariah Carey, James Horner and Will Jennings
In the style of Faith Hill
Soloist: Chelsea Whitaker
Winter Storm
Words and Music by Greg Gilpin
Lovely Day
Words and Music by Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough
Arranged by Robert T. Gibson
DMA Alma Mater
Words and Music by John Grant
Music by John Stafford Smith, Lyrics by Francis Scott Key
Arranged by John Grant
Phone Song
Music by Johann Pachelbel
Text and Arrangement by Adam and Matt Podd
Like It's Christmas
Words and Music by Joseph Jonas, Nicholas Jonas,
Jason Evigan, Gian Michael Stone, Freddy Wexler,
Kevin Jonas, and Annika Wells
Arranged by Mac Huff
God Bless America
Words and Music by Irving Berlin
Arranged by Keith Christopher
Eternal Father (Navy Hymn)
Music and Lyrics by John B. Dykes
Arranged by John Grant
Where Are You Christmas
Music and Lyrics by Mariah Carey, James Horner and Will Jennings
In the style of Faith Hill
Soloist: Chelsea Whitaker
Winter Storm
Words and Music by Greg Gilpin
Lovely Day
Words and Music by Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough
Arranged by Robert T. Gibson
DMA Alma Mater
Words and Music by John Grant
Marching Seahawks
'Twas the Parade Before Christmas
Arranged by Dallas Burke
Sleigh Ride
Music by Leroy Anderson
Arranged by Mike Story
Let It Snow
Music by Antonio Vivaldi
Arranged by Russell Robinson
Feliz Navidad
Music by Vince Guaraldi, Lyrics by Lee Mendelson
Arranged by Robert Sterling
Christmas Parade Sequence
Arranged by Paul Lavender
Hard Rockin' Holiday Parade
Arranged by Tim Galyen
Jingle Bell Rock
Music and Lyrics by Joe Beal & Jim Boothe
Arranged by Doug Adams
Arranged by Dallas Burke
Sleigh Ride
Music by Leroy Anderson
Arranged by Mike Story
Let It Snow
Music by Antonio Vivaldi
Arranged by Russell Robinson
Feliz Navidad
Music by Vince Guaraldi, Lyrics by Lee Mendelson
Arranged by Robert Sterling
Christmas Parade Sequence
Arranged by Paul Lavender
Hard Rockin' Holiday Parade
Arranged by Tim Galyen
Jingle Bell Rock
Music and Lyrics by Joe Beal & Jim Boothe
Arranged by Doug Adams
Concert Choir Members
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Sopranos
Danica Bochniak Norma Gonzalez Jacqueline Good Alycia Herring Camila Jolley Alexis Thompson Chelsea Whitaker Azmarelda White |
Altos
Kira Aller Keelin Burnett Abigail Hoffman Kiersten Hunter Liliana Mikus Gillian Reeder |
Tenor
Brody Buker Chance Harrison Ayden Waite |
Bass
Ifedolapo Abiola-Otun Sebastian Somoano-Medina Benjamin Terpstra Luis Triana |
Marching Seahawk Members
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Winds
Dylan Ashby - Sousaphone Cassandra Bandolo-Hall - Tenor Sax Brody Buker - Clarinet Patrick Dickson - Alto Sax Kiersten Hunter - Bass Clarinet Caroline Maxwell - Flute Lucas McGrath - Trumpet Kathryn Morris - Trombone Antonio Pulcano - Alto Saxophone Anthony Pulla - Trumpet Christian Reed - Tenor Saxophone Allison Rinehart - Trumpet/Drum Major Sebastian Somoano-Medina - Piccolo Benjamin Terpstra - Clarinet Joseph Villanelli - Trumpet Jordyn White - Alto Saxophone |
Percussion
Ifedolapo Abiola-Otun - Pit Justin Ashby - Tenor Drum Ashton Casteel - Cymbals Danika Cintron - Pit Norma Gonzalez - Pit Chance Harrison - Pit Wyatt Hoffman - Snare Drum Matthew Kunicki - Cymbals Collin Lasky - Snare Drum Carols Ortega - Bass Drum Caelin Pennington - Bass Drum Sophia Resine - Bass Drum Connor Rinehart - Bass Drum |
Color Guard
Liana Abreu-Navarrete Keelin Burnett Emery Condit Jacqueline Good Sophia Gutierrez Abigail Hoffman Gillian Reeder Chelsea Whitaker |
Music Director
John F. Grant
Special Thanks
To the Board of Directors, Commandant Newcott, and Administration:
Thank you for supporting the arts and providing the resources that allow our cadets to thrive.
Your commitment to and support of music education is deeply appreciated.
To the DMA Music Association:
Your dedication, time, and tireless efforts are the backbone of our program. From organizing fundraisers and coordinating events to ensuring our cadets have what they need to succeed, your dedication makes a profound difference. Thank you so very much!
To the Parents, Guardians, and Families:
Thank you for your unwavering encouragement and support.
From rehearsals to performances, your involvement makes a lasting impact and is the foundation of the cadets’ musical journey.
To Mrs. Grant and my Family:
Thank you for your unwavering support, patience and love through each busy music season!
Tonight’s concert is a testament to this incredible community.
Thank you for being part of the DMA Music Family and Happy Holidays!
Thank you for supporting the arts and providing the resources that allow our cadets to thrive.
Your commitment to and support of music education is deeply appreciated.
To the DMA Music Association:
Your dedication, time, and tireless efforts are the backbone of our program. From organizing fundraisers and coordinating events to ensuring our cadets have what they need to succeed, your dedication makes a profound difference. Thank you so very much!
To the Parents, Guardians, and Families:
Thank you for your unwavering encouragement and support.
From rehearsals to performances, your involvement makes a lasting impact and is the foundation of the cadets’ musical journey.
To Mrs. Grant and my Family:
Thank you for your unwavering support, patience and love through each busy music season!
Tonight’s concert is a testament to this incredible community.
Thank you for being part of the DMA Music Family and Happy Holidays!