Delaware Military Academy Music Department

December 18, 2024 ~ 7:00pm
Brandywine Springs School Auditorium

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Concert Choir

The Star-Spangled Banner
Music by John Stafford Smith, Lyrics by Francis Scott Key
Arranged by JR Schmitt

Homeward Bound
Music and Lyrics by Marta Keen
Arranged by Jay Althouse 
Soloists: Chelsea Whitaker, Chance Harrison, & Keelin Burnett

Gloria
Music by Antonio Vivaldi
Arranged by Russell Robinson 

Christmas Time Is Here
Music by Vince Guaraldi, Lyrics by Lee Mendelson
Arranged by Robert Sterling

Making Christmas
Music and Lyrics by Danny Elfman
Arranged by Mark Brymer
Soloist: Gillian Reeder

Song For The Unsung Hero
Music by Joseph M. Martin, Lyrics by Pamela Martin
Soloist: Danica Bochniak & John Grant (trumpet)

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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

Holly Jolly Christmas
Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Sax Quartet: Jordyn White, Antonio Pulcano, Christian Reed, & Joseph Villanelli

Christmas Parade Sequence
Arranged by Paul Lavender

Jingle Bell Rock
Music and Lyrics by Joe Beal & Jim Boothe
Arranged by Doug Adams

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Concert Choir Members

Sopranos
Liana Abreu-Navarrete
Danica Bochniak
Norma Gonzalez
Alycia Herring
Camilla Jolley*
Chelsea Whitaker
Azmarelda White

Altos
Keelin Burnett
Sophia Gutierrez 
Abigail Hoffman
Kiersten Hunter
Gillian Reeder

Baritones
Brody Buker
Kaleb Eckel
Chance Harrison*
Connor Leary
Sebastian Somoano-Medina
Ian Varnes

Marching Seahawk Members

Winds
Dylan Ashby - Sousaphone
Brody Buker - Clarinet
Kiersten Hunter - Bass Clarinet
Matthew Kunicki - Trumpet
Antonio Pulcano - Alto Saxophone
Christian Reed - Tenor Saxophone
Allison Rinehart - Trumpet*
Sebastian Somoano-Medina - Flute
Benjamin Terpstra - Clarinet
Ian Varnes - Drum Major/Trumpet
Joseph Villanelli - Baritone Saxophone
Jordyn White - Alto Saxophone*

Percussion
Justin Ashby - Bass Drum
Norma Gonzalez - Pit
Chance Harrison - Pit
Wyatt Hoffman - Snare Drum
Collin Lasky - Bass Drum
Carlos Ortega - Cymbals
Caelin Pennington - Bass Drum
Connor Rinehart - Bass Drum
Christopher Thomas - Tenor Drum*

Color Guard
Liana Abreu-Navarrete
Yehimy Alcantara-Aguilar
Ashley Budd*
Keelin Burnett
Arianna Gordon
Sophia Gutierrez
Abigail Hoffman
Gillian Reeder
Chelsea Whitaker

* Indicates Section Leader

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Special Thanks

To our Commandant and Administration, thank you for supporting the arts and providing the resources that allow our cadets to thrive. Your commitment to music education is deeply appreciated. To our amazing 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. 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 our cadets’ musical journey.
Tonight’s concert is a testament to this incredible community.
​Thank you for being part of the DMA Music Family and Happy Holidays!