Seminole Warhawk Band

The Seminole Warhawk Band is the band program at Seminole High School in Seminole, Florida. The program includes different ensembles, including the marching band, concert bands, jazz ensembles, chamber ensembles, winter guard, and the indoor percussion ensemble. The band is known for its “Tradition of Excellence”.
== Ensembles ==
=== Marching Band ===
The Seminole High School Warhawk Marching Band is a nationally known, award-winning competitive marching band. The ensemble consists of a hornline (brass and woodwinds), drumline, front ensemble, colorguard , and sometimes actors and/or a prop crew. They are an active band in the Florida Marching Band Championships (FMBC) circuit, competing in Class AAAA, and have been the state's class champions multiple times. They also compete nationally in competitions like Bands of America (BOA) and USBands. 
Each spring, a new show is revealed to the band members. This show is rehearsed throughout the summer, then performed throughout the fall. During the other half of the year, the band marches in local parades.
Field Shows
Year	Show Name 	Video 	Director 	Drum Majors 	Placement 	Score
2019	Forbidden 	 	Gerard Madrinan 	Sean Biglin, Lauren Moore 	4th (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	86.375
2018	Sword in the Stone 	FMBC 
Tarpon
Dunedin	Gerard Madrinan 	Sarah Alamillo, Noah Spicer 	1st (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	87.850
2017	Between Minds 	FMBC 	Gerard Madrinan 	Caleb Ford, Eric Monson, Marissa Stanley	3rd (FMBC Finals Class AAAA)
1st Overall (USBands Southern States)	83.800
2016	Mesh 	FMBC Semi-Finals
FMBC Finals	Gerard Madrinan 	Allison Hollaway, Zack Meyer 	2nd (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	87.16
2015	Sleep 	FMBC 
Tarpon 	Gerard Madrinan 	Michael Davis, Megan Rutherford 	2nd (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	88.30
2014	Say It 	Seminole Sound	Gerard Madrinan 	Riley Michaels 	2nd (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	89.75
2013	What Goes Around 	FBA 	Gerard Madrinan 	Riley Michaels 	2nd (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	90.50
2012	On Edge 	FBA
Tarpon 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	Matthew Durst, Sarah Michaels 	1st (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	90.15
2011	Restricted Access 	Seminole Sound	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	Sarah Michaels 	1st (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	
2010	The Answer to How is Yes 	Tarpon 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	C. Diana, Tyler Rutherford 	 	
2009	Obstacles 	Largo 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	Michael Boeggeman, L. Dillow 	 	
2008	Joy 	Largo 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	L. Clements, Cameron Woolever 	 	
2007	Brilliance 	FMBC 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	C. Ford, Allison Nall 	2nd (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	
2006	The Swan 	Atlanta 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	C. Auld, J. Hill 	1st (FMBC Finals Class AAAA) 	
2005	About Face 	 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	P. Kegler, C. Kostiha, Cassie Nall 	 	
2004	Experiment 33776: An Adventure in Modernism	Tarpon
BOA Atlanta	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	Matthew Boeggeman, C. Kostiha 	 	
2003	Offcenter 	2003 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	N. Fisher, S. Owen 	 	
2002	 	 	Daniel "Chip" Wood 	 	 	
2001	 	 	Daniel "Chip" Wood, Jane Lucas	S. Owen, S. Weaver 	 	
2000	 	 	 	 	 	
1999	 	 	 	 	 	
1998	 	 	John Davis, Jane Lucas 	Gerard Madrinan, S. Reaves 	 	
1997	 	 	 	 	 	
1996	 	 	 	 	1st (WGI Sport of the Arts St. Louis, Class AA) 	
1995	 	 	 	 	 	
1994	Western Images 	BOA Nat. 	Mike Robinson 	C. Baker, C. Baldwin, J. Nilsson 	11th (BOA Grand Nationals)
6th (BOA Grand Nationals Class AAA)	87.90
89.30
1993	Appalachian Spring 	BOA Nat. 	Mike Robinson 	Amy Krygier, Neil Kyle 	7th (BOA Grand Nationals)
3rd (BOA Grand Nationals Class AAA)	90.20
91.35
1992	Lord of the Rings 	 	Mike Robinson 	 	14th (BOA Grand Nationals Class AAA) 	87.90
1991	Miss Saigon 	 	Mike Robinson 	 	21st (BOA Grand Nationals)
12th (BOA Grand Nationals Class AAA)	
78.75
1990	Les Miserables 	 	Mike Robinson 	 	 	
1986	 	 	 	John Cappelli 	 	
1983	 	 	 	Michael Cappelli 	 	
1978	 	 	 	 	1st (Virginia Beach National Marching Band Festival)	
=== Concert Bands ===
====== Wind Ensemble ======
The Seminole High School Wind Ensemble is the elite concert band at Seminole High School. Membership is by audition only, and is comprised of the students with the highest performing ability. Students of the Seminole Wind Ensemble have gone on to study at some of the country's most prestigious universities, conservatories and schools of music, including MIT, New England Conservatory, Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, Rice University, Oberlin, Indiana, Michigan, San Francisco Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Berklee, Yale University, LSU, and many others. The group has performed in Gatlinburg, Williamsburg, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Colorado Springs, Indianapolis, Boston, New Orleans, Greenville, Gainesville, and Atlanta. 
====== Symphonic Band ======
The Seminole High School Symphonic Band is the intermediate level concert band of the program, and is open to any Seminole student without audition. In 2015, the Symphonic Band was named champion of the Concert Band 3A Division at the Music USA Festival in Orlando, Florida.
=== Jazz Bands ===
The Seminole Jazz Bands (excluding jazz combo) are directed by Steven Harris.
====== Big Band ======
The All In Big Band is the elite jazz band at Seminole High School, and membership is by audition-only. The Seminole Big Band has earned Superior Ratings at the District Jazz Festival for over 20 years. From there, they continue on to the State Jazz Festival. They were named Grand Champion of the Heritage Music Festival in Washington, D.C. and earned individual awards for outstanding soloists. 
====== Jazz Ensemble ======
The High Noon Jazz Ensemble is the second jazz band, and is open to any Seminole student without audition.
====== Jazz Combo ======
The Seminole Soundbreakers is a student-led jazz combo, consisting of the selected best jazz musicians in the school. It was created in the 2012-13 school year. Since then, the combo has gotten superior ratings at district and state solo and ensemble, and was named Grand Champion of the Music USA Festival 2015 in Orlando.
=== Indoor Percussion ===
The Seminole Indoor Percussion Ensemble, or SIPE, is a competitive indoor percussion ensemble, participating in Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (FFCC) and Winter Guard International (WGI) competitions. It consists of a front ensemble and a drumline. Seminole has formerly hosted their own FFCC show at the school, Seminole Visual Spectacular.
Each fall, a new show is revealed, it is then rehearsed through winter, and then performed in the later half of winter and beginning of spring. 
S.I.P.E. Shows
Year	Show Name 	Video 	Placement
2020	The Missing Piece	 	
2019	Shadows 	FFCC
Rehearsal	
2018	Forward 	FFCC 	5th (FFCC Perc. Scholastic A)
2017	Metalworks 	Rehearsal	
2016	The Oath 	 	
2015	Shift 	Seminole Visual
Last Rehearsal	1st (FFCC Championships)
2nd (WGI Regionals)
2014	New Machine 	2014 	
2013	Outside the Box 	4/15/13
4/13/13	
2012	Flow 	4/14/12 	
2011	Imprint 	 	
2010	The Office 	 	
2009	RBG 	 	
=== Winter Guard ===
The Seminole High School Winter Guard is a competetive indoor winter guard group, participating in Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (FFCC) and Winter Guard International (WGI) competitions. The group has also attended and made finals at WGI World Championships.
=== Chamber Ensembles ===
There several chamber ensembles in the Seminole Band, including the brass choirs (1 and 2), woodwind choirs (1 and 2), percussion ensemble, saxophone quartet, and trombone choir. These groups go to the Pinellas District Solo and Ensemble, and often go on to State Solo and Ensemble.
== Academies ==
=== 4A Academy ===
The Academy for the Advanced Achievement in the Arts, also known as "4A", is an academy at Seminole High School that includes all fine arts students. The four pillars are: Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, Vocal Arts, and Instrumental Arts. 
=== Tri-M ===
The Tri-M Music Honor Society, or simply Tri-M, is the international music honor society. The society recognizes students for their academic and musical achievements, rewards them for their accomplishments and service activities, and inspires other students to excel at music and leadership.
== Notable People ==
=== Gerard Madrinan===
Current SHS Band Director (2013 - Present)
SHS class of 1999
Former Seminole Drum Major (1998)
Former member of the Seminole High School Warhawk Marching Band (1995-1998)
Former member of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps (2001 - 2002)
Bachelors in Music Ed. and Masters in Conducting from University of South Florida
SHS Marching band instructor (2001 - 2013)
Former USF marching band instructor (2005 - 2008)
Former Oakhurst and Bauder Elementary Music Teacher
=== Daniel "Chip" Wood ===
Former SHS Band Director (c.2000 - 2013)
Former SHS Percussion Staff (Early 90s)
Former Seminole Middle School Band Director
=== Jane Lucas ===
Former SHS Band Director (alongside John Davis, then Daniel wood) (late 90s to early 2000s)
Former SHS Orchestra Director
Current SHS Principle
=== John Davis ===
Former SHS Band Director (mid-90s - c.2000)
=== Mike Robinson ===
Former SHS Band Director (until mid-90s)
=== Allan Smith ===
Former SHS Warhawk Marching Band Visual Caption Head (final year: 2016)
Currently an SHS social studies teacher
=== William "Bill" Durst ===
Former SHS Associate Band Director
Former SHS Jazz Director
Former Oakhurst Elementary School Music Teacher
Former member of Suncoast Sound Drum and Bugle Corps
Father of Andrew, Matthew, and Stephen Durst
=== Frank Dimartino ===
Currently a SHS Warhawk Marching Band staff member (2009 - Present)
SHS Class of 1999
Former member of Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps (early 2000s)
=== Rob Schoos===
Current SHS marching band Hornline Caption Head (2014 - Present)
Former Director of Bands at H. B. Plant High School (2007 - 2014)
Florida State University class of 2004, Bachelors in Music Performance
Graduated from Blake School of the Arts, Tampa, FL
=== Steve Harris===
Current SHS Jazz and Orchestra Director, and Keyboard and Music Theory Teacher
Former Member of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps
Former marching band staff at Northside Christain School, Saint Petersburg, FL
=== Alvin Ramos ===
Former SHS Percussion Director (Until 2017)
Former member ofThe Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps (Early 2000s)
== References ==
Category:Marching bands
Category:Concert bands
Category:Jazz ensembles