FayWest Honors Band
Albert Gallatin - Belle Vernon - Brownsville - Connellsville - Derry - Frazier - Greater Latrobe- Greensburg Salem - Hempfield - Jeannette - Laurel Highlands - Mt. Pleasant - Southmoreland - Uniontown - Yough
We're excited to host the 21st festival at Southmoreland High School on Friday, January 16, 2026!
Please contact Mrs. Gore, festival host and SHS Band Director, with any questions. [email protected]
Please contact Mrs. Gore, festival host and SHS Band Director, with any questions. [email protected]
Date- Friday, January 16, 2025 (Rehearsal 9am-4pm, Concert at 7pm)
Location- Southmoreland High School 2351 Route 981, Alverton, PA 15612
Concert Attire for Students- Band Uniform
Concert Admission- $5.00 for all attendees
Location- Southmoreland High School 2351 Route 981, Alverton, PA 15612
Concert Attire for Students- Band Uniform
Concert Admission- $5.00 for all attendees
Concert Program
Program selected from:
Star Spangled Banner, arr. Rob Romeyn (Mrs. Gore, Southmoreland)
Postcard from Pittsburgh, Robert Buckley (Mr. Gerney, Frazier)
Legend of the Sword, David Shaffer (Mrs. Brecht, Jeannette)
MacFarlane's Lantern, Jennifer Rose (Mrs. West, Greensburg Salem)
Libertango, Astor Piazzolla, arr. Paul Murtha (Mr. Kealey, Hempfield)
Sousa March- (Mr. Roble, Derry Area)
Scarborough Fair from Three Folk Song Settings, Boysen (Mr. Surovchak, Belle Vernon Area)
Winds should also have a set of warm-ups in the folder.
Star Spangled Banner, arr. Rob Romeyn (Mrs. Gore, Southmoreland)
Postcard from Pittsburgh, Robert Buckley (Mr. Gerney, Frazier)
Legend of the Sword, David Shaffer (Mrs. Brecht, Jeannette)
MacFarlane's Lantern, Jennifer Rose (Mrs. West, Greensburg Salem)
Libertango, Astor Piazzolla, arr. Paul Murtha (Mr. Kealey, Hempfield)
Sousa March- (Mr. Roble, Derry Area)
Scarborough Fair from Three Folk Song Settings, Boysen (Mr. Surovchak, Belle Vernon Area)
Winds should also have a set of warm-ups in the folder.
SCHEDULE
MENU
Snacks: Donut Holes, Rice Krispy Treats, Water
Lunch: To Be Determined
Dinner/Banquet: Chicken Tenders, Meatballs, Pasta (Red or White Sauce), Vegetable Blend, Salad, Breadsticks and Dessert
***Any food allergies must be included on the student medical form. Please be sure Mrs. Gore is made aware of concerns by Friday, December 12, 2025 to best accommodate individual concerns.
Lunch: To Be Determined
Dinner/Banquet: Chicken Tenders, Meatballs, Pasta (Red or White Sauce), Vegetable Blend, Salad, Breadsticks and Dessert
***Any food allergies must be included on the student medical form. Please be sure Mrs. Gore is made aware of concerns by Friday, December 12, 2025 to best accommodate individual concerns.
Photograph & AUDIO RECORDING Links
SPECIAL THANKS!
Dr. Jason Boone, Superintendent of Southmoreland School District
Mrs. Charity Colebank, Southmoreland High School Principal
Ms. Kaeley Potochnik, Southmoreland High School Assistant Principal
Mr. Zachary Malavite and Mrs. Amy Yezek, Food Service
SHS Cafeteria Staff
Ms. Pamela Mondock, Business Manager
Mrs. Kelly Vance and Mrs. Amy Clawiter, SHS Secretaries
Mr. Shawn Harris and Mr. Jim Henin, SHS Instrumental Music Faculty
Mr. Greg Keefer, Head of Security
Mr. Brian Pritts, Athletic Director
Mrs. Cathy Pallagus, SHS School Nurse
Mr. Calvin Trader, Rich Causer and Ron, Maintenance Staff
Kim Sanders, Lori Bates, Jenn and Judy, Custodial Staff
Mr. Al Teare, Recording Technician
Photographer
SSD Board of Directors
Mrs. Charity Colebank, Southmoreland High School Principal
Ms. Kaeley Potochnik, Southmoreland High School Assistant Principal
Mr. Zachary Malavite and Mrs. Amy Yezek, Food Service
SHS Cafeteria Staff
Ms. Pamela Mondock, Business Manager
Mrs. Kelly Vance and Mrs. Amy Clawiter, SHS Secretaries
Mr. Shawn Harris and Mr. Jim Henin, SHS Instrumental Music Faculty
Mr. Greg Keefer, Head of Security
Mr. Brian Pritts, Athletic Director
Mrs. Cathy Pallagus, SHS School Nurse
Mr. Calvin Trader, Rich Causer and Ron, Maintenance Staff
Kim Sanders, Lori Bates, Jenn and Judy, Custodial Staff
Mr. Al Teare, Recording Technician
Photographer
SSD Board of Directors