Medina Marching Band celebrates season, names student leaders for next year

Provided photo: The 2023-24 student staff are pictured during the annual awards banquet on Monday.

Posted 8 June 2023 at 9:38 pm

MEDINA – The Medina Mustang Marching Band celebrated the 2022-23 season at the 52nd Annual Medina Mustang Band Banquet.

Following dinner, the band’s Director, Matthew Jaeger, commenced the evening by introducing the band’s current and incoming Booster Officers. He then presented the Harry L. Dinkle Band Booster award to Mike & Kathy Dreyfus, for “never-ending dedication to the Medina Mustang Band” program.

Several student awards were given including:

Medina Mustang Band Awards

NYSFBC Scholarship: Mia Hobbs
Annual Mustang Band Booster Service Scholarship: Dana De Vera
Mustang Band Booster Memorial Scholarship: Seagan Majchrzak
The Steele Family Award: Lillian Wilson
Joseph C. McKain Award: Dana De Vera & Alex Balaban
Alfred Hartway Drum Major Award: Mia Hobbs, Gabe Mark and Seagan Majchrzak

Outstanding Band Member Awards

Brass

Outstanding Rookie: Addison Ligon
Most Improved: Harrison Farley
Most Valuable: Seagan Majchrzak

Woodwinds

Outstanding Rookie: Peyton Denniston
Most Improved: Amelia Rodden
Most Valuable: Henry Rigerman

Percussion

Outstanding Rookie: Grace Smith
Most Improved: Cole Herman
Most Valuable: Paige Dix

Guard

Outstanding Rookie: Emma Dumreese
Most Improved: Raelynn Baker
Most Valuable: Gabriella Flores-Medina

Director Awards

Aries McMurray, Makenzie McGrath, Makenzie Alvarez

Student Staff Awards

Flute Section Leader: Henry Rigerman & Ella Dahlhaus
Clarinet Section Leader: Dana De Vera
Saxophone Section Leader: Brooke Moden
Mellophone Section Leader: Seagan Majchrzak
Trumpet Section Leader: Michael Chisler
Low Brass Section Leader: Emma Herbert
Front Ensemble Section Leader: Paige Dix
Head Band Manager: Baliey Clare
Band Manager: Lillian Wilson
Band Manager: Alex Balaban
Band Manager: Caiden Class
Uniform Manager: Marissa Brigham
Secretary/Librarian: Kayleigh Wright
Colorguard Managers: Sara Swart, Aries McMurray, & Abigail Wright
Colorguard Captain: Gabriella Flores-Medina
Head of Percussion: Gabe Mark
Assistant Drum Majors: Saegan Majchrzak/Gabe Mark
Drum Major: Mia Hobbs

Service Awards

All members of the Band were given a Service Award, based on how many seasons of service.

Following the awards ceremony, Alex Balaban gave the Junior Prologue, followed by Mia Hobbs who gave the Senior Prologue. The evening wrapped with the announcement of the 2023-24 Student Staff.

2023-24 Student Staff

Flute Section Leader: Adreanna McMurray
Clarinet Section Leader: Makenzie McGrath
Saxaphone Section Leader: Caidan Class
Mellophone Section Leader: Madisynn Stanton
Trumpet Section Leader: Ryder Jones
Low Brass Section Leader: Cameron Kenward
Front Ensemble Section Leader: Emma Jacobs
Uniform Manager: Abigayle Wright
Colorguard Managers: Abigayle Wright, Natalie Herbert & Mackenzie Poynter
Band Manager: Emily Geiger
Band Manager: Chad Brigham
Band Manager: Makenzie Alvarez
Secretary/Librarian: Maddie Lewis
Head of Percussion: Riley Tompkins
Assistant Drum Major: Caiden Class
Drum Major: Alex Balaban