Saucon Valley High School Marching Band

The 2019 edition of the Saucon Valley High School Marching Band proudly

presents their show Shades of Latin, highlighting popular Latin music. The band is under

the leadership of director Michael Marini, assistant director Bob Frey, drill instructor

Dale Hillegass, drumline instructor Chip Bachman, front ensemble instructor Steve

Roman, Color Guard instructors Cynthia Bordne and Sarah Gilly, and student drum

majors Martina Fedorowicz and Brielle Sklodowski.

Shades of Latin begins with the fiery opener “El Cumbanchero”, made popular by

Desi Arnaz. “El Cumbanchero” features trumpet soloist, Keith Kreschollek. The band

then slows down with the emotional ballad “Novus”, originally recorded by the Mexican

Rock band Santana. Novus features mellophone soloist, Andrew Propsner. Concluding

Shades of Latin is the Cuban classic “Malagueña”, made famous by the Stan Kenton

Orchetsra. “Malagueña” features trombone soloist, Evan Hawk, and a trumpet trio

consisting of: Martina Fedorowicz, Keith Kreschollek, and Benjamin Broadhead.

We hope you enjoy the Saucon Valley High School Marching Band’s

performance of Shades of Latin.