Marching Band
About the Marching Band
The Penncrest High School Roaring Lions Marching Band hails from Media, Pennsylvania, and consists of Woodwinds, Brass, Battery (Drumline), Front Ensemble (Pit), and Colorguard.
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The band performs regularly at Penncrest's home and away football games, parades in Media, PA, and band festivals in the region. The band has won numerous PA State Championships in both USBands and Tournament of Bands circuits. The Roaring Lions are under the direction of Craig Snyder.
The mission statement of the band reads: "We work as a supportive community to achieve music and marching success." The staff and student leaders use this guiding statement to create the annual goals and activities of the band. While the band strives for group success, we believe this starts with each and every individual in the program. Developing and maintaining a welcoming, inclusive yet demanding culture is the first step to success on and off the field. Through participation in the Penncrest band, students gain crucial skills such as: being on time, time management, communication, goal completion, teamwork, creative problem solving, compassion for and acceptance of others, and the fact that attitude is everything!
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In order to perform its best at football games, parades, and competitions, the Marching Band continues to practice in the form of Wednesday evening practices (4-7 PM), 90-minute weekly section practices.
The Marching Band season is the Band's busiest season, and therefore, benefits greatly from volunteer assistance. Please click below to see current volunteer opportunities.
2025 Field Show:
It's Not a Phase, It's a Field Show!
Get ready to turn up the volume and relive the anthems of a generation as the Penncrest Roaring Lions Marching Band proudly presents their 2025 field production: It’s Not a Phase, It’s a Field Show! This high-energy performance is a tribute to the golden era of punk rock and emo, featuring iconic hits that defined a movement. From the raw emotion of Paramore’s “Misery Business” to the infectious hooks of Blink-182’s “All the Small Things,” the show captures the spirit of rebellion, nostalgia, and musical power.
The journey continues with a heartfelt nod to Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” reminding us to savor every moment on and off the field. And to bring it all home, Fall Out Boy’s “Thnks fr th Mmrs” delivers a grand finale that’s equal parts gratitude and adrenaline. With over 100 musicians bringing the noise, the attitude, and the eyeliner, this is more than just a halftime show—it’s a full-blown rock revival. So sit back, sing along, and enjoy the ride. This fall, it’s not just a phase… it’s a field show.
Drum Majors: Otis Eli, Francis Vernacchio
Marching Band Director: John Paul Kuhar
Percussion Coordinator: David Hearn
Drill Design and Visual Coordinator: Tyler Propfe
Colorguard Coordinator: Emily Egan
Front Ensemble Coordinator: Jackson Hilburn
Battery Coordinator: Tim Keegan
Asst. Colorguard Coordinator: Amanda Rodriguez
Winds and Visual Technician: Bailey Karst
Battery Technician: Soren Basol
Front Ensemble Technician: Jill Smith
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