JOIN THE 2019 TROJAN MARCHING BAND!THIS Thursday, May 23rd will be the first meeting for any students in grades 6 through 11 that are interested in joining the 2019 Trojan Marching Band. The meeting will take place at 3:00 PM in the JHS band room. Different expectations, schedules, and show announcements will be discussed. We hope to see you there!
A Night at the Movies! We hope you can join us for the GJMS Spring Concert!
Greater Johnstown High School will present Disney's The Little Mermaid as their spring musical this year. Performance times and ticket information is below. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the JHS main office or the at the door the night of the performance. We hope you will consider joining us UNDER THE SEA!
March 28, 29, 30 at 7pm March 31 at 2pm Greater Johnstown High School Cochran Auditorium, Open Seating. Adult Admission: $10 Youth Admission: $7 GJSD Students/Staff: $5 (With Valid ID) 
We hope you will consider attending one of our holiday concerts below! The student musicians from the Middle School and High School have worked very hard over the past month and a half and look forward to performing sounds of the season! Thank you in advance for your support!
After taking a fews years off the GJHS Band Boosters are once again hosting A Night At The Races!! All information is below. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 8th!!
Click HERE to purchase your tickets! 
All Marching Band members & parents that plan to attend the Marching Band Banquet THIS SATURDAY, November 17th must RSVP by clicking HERE
Any questions please see Mr. Pfeil. Thanks! 
To all parents and students - please see the below attachment for information on our music department trip to Disney World in April of 2019 (pending board approval).
Your contract, medical form, and down payment of $160 (committing you to the trip) is due by 3PM on Friday, September 7th, 2018. ANY questions please see Mr. Pfeil or Mr. Bukosky. Thanks. 
Attention 2018 Marching Band parents & students. Please see the below document regarding physicals. ALL members of the 2018 Marching Band are required to have a physical done in order to be eligible for the season. Any questions please see Mr. Pfeil. Thank you.
The Greater Johnstown Trojan Marching Band proudly presents their 2018 production "A Moment Captured". The beauty of pictures is that they never change, even if the people in them do. The show will take the audience through the history of pictures and cameras beginning with the early years of flash powder and ending with modern devices/apps such as cell phones and snapchat.
The 2018 Marching Band will be lead onto the field by head drum major Caroline Gress and co-drum majors Jaden Bennett and Josh Spencer. "Sometimes you'll never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory"... We look forward to seeing you this season! 
Greater Johnstown High School Musical presents "42nd Street"
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The GJSD Band Boosters in coordination with the GJSD Music Department Set to host our annual Indoor Home Show.
April 22, 2017
4/20/2017
Fifty twirler groups, indoor guards, percussion Ensembles and Dance Teams will compete on April 22nd at Johnstown High School. Tickets are $8.00 with the first group competing at 11:00.
Johnstown Percussion Performance: 11:18
Johsntown Middle School Guard: 5:25
Johnstown High School A Guard: 6:52
Johnstown Percussion Performance: 11:18
Johsntown Middle School Guard: 5:25
Johnstown High School A Guard: 6:52
The Greater Johnstown Indoor Percussion, High School Indoor Guard, and Middle School Indoor Guard have a strong start to season!
2/27/207
Catch the indoor ensembles at our upcoming competitions at McKeesport, Westmont, Homer Center and at our home show on April 22nd. Regional Championships is at Tyrone HS and the following week we are off to Wildwood, NJ for our all region championships. Come support some amazing students!
The BASKET PARTY is fast approaching
1/4/2017
The annual Johnstown Band Booster basket party will be held on Sunday, January 29th @ Westside Elementary School. Doors will open at 12pm with drawings starting promptly at 2pm. Admission tickets are $8. Please see a Johnstown music student for admission tickets as that will benefit their account. If you are unable, please contact Dawn Asure (814) 270-7884 for tickets. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Band Boosters set to host "A Night at the Races"
The Band Booster horse race is back! Please join us for a night of fun races, drawings, and great food and drinks! Saturday, November 19th @ St. Theresa's Social Hall. 536 Decker Ave. Doors open at 5:30 and you can purchase a horse for $15 or general admission is $10.
Please contact Dawn Asure (814) 270-7884 or Jen Miller (814) 691-0627 ASAP to reserve your horse and/or admission. Tickets will go fast! Thank you for supporting the Johnstown Band Boosters!
Please contact Dawn Asure (814) 270-7884 or Jen Miller (814) 691-0627 ASAP to reserve your horse and/or admission. Tickets will go fast! Thank you for supporting the Johnstown Band Boosters!
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2016 "Trojan Classic" Patron and Advertisement FORMS
The 2016 "Trojan Classic" Marching Band competition will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 6:00PM inside of Trojan Stadium. Below are the patron and advertisement forms that were passed out to students. ALL marching band members are responsible for $50 in patrons and/or ads. TRY FOR MORE!! Parents, please also spread the word and get as many as possible. ALL forms and money are due NO LATER than Friday, October 7th in the JHS Band Room safe. Any questions please contact Mr. Pfeil.
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2016 T-shirt sponsor and donation form
6/20/2016
Attention members and parents. Attached is a copy of the 2016 t-shirt sponsor and donation form. Please print and use as needed. Thanks.
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Important message regarding student use of social media
6/5/2016
ATTENTION all members of the 2016 Trojan Marching Band. Everything you post on social media can be seen. It can be shared, re-tweeted, and even screenshotted moments before you decide to delete it. We need to make this VERY clear to all of you. PARENTS, please read carefully and help us with enforcing this at home to the best of your ability.
Any negative, unfavorable, pessimistic, or overall adverse comments made on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, or any other form of social media by any one of our members toward our program, our staff, or our members will result in removal from the program. Furthermore, any member that shares or re-tweets such comments will have shown the same opinion and therefore also removed from the program.
Students, read carefully. This is a life lesson for you. You will ALWAYS have opinions. That's life. However, the earlier you learn that keeping those opinions to yourself or talking to someone about those opinions in private, the better off you will be in whatever you do in life.
If this continues, someone unfortunately will be "fired" from this program. You will regret it afterwards. Make smart choices. Know the power of social media can and will get you in trouble if you aren't careful.
Any questions of clarification please contact Mr. Pfeil - epfeil@gjsd.net
P.S. - here's something for you to check out - http://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-fired-2011-5?op=1
Any negative, unfavorable, pessimistic, or overall adverse comments made on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, or any other form of social media by any one of our members toward our program, our staff, or our members will result in removal from the program. Furthermore, any member that shares or re-tweets such comments will have shown the same opinion and therefore also removed from the program.
Students, read carefully. This is a life lesson for you. You will ALWAYS have opinions. That's life. However, the earlier you learn that keeping those opinions to yourself or talking to someone about those opinions in private, the better off you will be in whatever you do in life.
If this continues, someone unfortunately will be "fired" from this program. You will regret it afterwards. Make smart choices. Know the power of social media can and will get you in trouble if you aren't careful.
Any questions of clarification please contact Mr. Pfeil - epfeil@gjsd.net
P.S. - here's something for you to check out - http://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-fired-2011-5?op=1
Marching Band announces 2016 program "The Theory of Vu"
5/5/2016
The 2016 Marching Band season got under way last evening with its annual Sign-Up Night & Show Unveiling event. New and veteran members attended with their parents to get a more in depth look at what Marching Band is and what to expect if they were to join the band. The end of the evening included our 2016 show announcement "The Theory of Vu". The program this year will explore the meaning and feelings behind deja vu (already seen), presque vu (tip of the tongue), and jamais vu (never seen).
We would like to congratulate our successful leadership candidates as they were also announced last night. Their names and positions are listed below. Also, check out our updated show announcement trailer! We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, May 10th!!
Liz Ruszkoski - Drum Major
Emily Wood - Drum Major
Violet Asure - President & Color Guard Section Leader
Logan Gagan - Vice-President & Attendance
Caroline Gress - Percussion Section Leader & Secretary/Librarian
Cheyenne Maize - Wind Section Leader
We would like to congratulate our successful leadership candidates as they were also announced last night. Their names and positions are listed below. Also, check out our updated show announcement trailer! We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, May 10th!!
Liz Ruszkoski - Drum Major
Emily Wood - Drum Major
Violet Asure - President & Color Guard Section Leader
Logan Gagan - Vice-President & Attendance
Caroline Gress - Percussion Section Leader & Secretary/Librarian
Cheyenne Maize - Wind Section Leader
An early start for the 2016 Trojan Marching Band
4/19/2016
The 2016 Marching Band season is about to begin. Why start in May? You're going to have to attend to find out. Any and all interested students should attend our annual Sign-Up Night being held Wednesday, May 4th @ 6:00PM in the High School Auditorium. You must bring a parent or guardian with you. This evening DOES NOT commit you to being a part of the marching band. This night is intended to give you all of the information you will need on what Marching Band is, the commitment level needed, and of course how to sign-up to be a member. We will also unveil the 2016 show with a short audio example!
Lets continue this Pride & Tradition and lets get as many people as possible to attend Sign-Up Night!!
Lets continue this Pride & Tradition and lets get as many people as possible to attend Sign-Up Night!!
2016 Marching Band Leadership Applications now being accepted
3/17/2016
The 2016 Marching Band season is right around the corner and we're in search of individuals who will represent our program well in the role of student leadership. Are you one of them? 2016 leadership applications are now being accepted for the following positions:
-President
-Vice-President
-Drum Major(s)
-Section Leader(s)
-Morale/Attendance
-Secretary/Librarian
Would you fit one of these roles perfectly? Do you have what it takes? If so, then get to work on your application today! Applications are due to Mr. Pfeil by Wednesday, April 27th @ 12:00PM.
Please see Mr. Pfeil with questions regarding the application process. Good luck to all. Successful leadership applicants will be announced at Marching Band Sign-Up Night on Wednesday, May 4th @ 6:00PM in the JHS Auditorium.
Click HERE for the 2016 leadership application and information.
-President
-Vice-President
-Drum Major(s)
-Section Leader(s)
-Morale/Attendance
-Secretary/Librarian
Would you fit one of these roles perfectly? Do you have what it takes? If so, then get to work on your application today! Applications are due to Mr. Pfeil by Wednesday, April 27th @ 12:00PM.
Please see Mr. Pfeil with questions regarding the application process. Good luck to all. Successful leadership applicants will be announced at Marching Band Sign-Up Night on Wednesday, May 4th @ 6:00PM in the JHS Auditorium.
Click HERE for the 2016 leadership application and information.
A promising 2016 for the GJSD Music Department!
2/26/2016
It has been awhile since you have heard from us here within the GJSD Music Department. Things are going strong and we are looking forward to a wonderful year of music making in 2016. We ended last year with a wonderful concert season within the JHS Cochran Auditorium. As 2016 began we hosted our annual basket party which was the largest in years! All three indoor groups are off to a great start and we look forward to hosting on Saturday, April 16th here at JHS. Many talented JHS musicians are attending district and regional band/orchestra events. The 2016 musical season is also in full swing with performances of Thoroughly Modern Millie to begin on Thursday, April 7th. We encourage you to stay informed with our events via the calendars tab above or by following us on Twitter or Liking us on Facebook. Need more information? CONTACT US!
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Marching Band brings home 2nd straight Region XI Championship
10/26/2015
The 2015 Greater Johnstown Trojan Marching Band brought home their 2nd straight Region XI Championship this past weekend at IUP with a score of 84.9 along with high percussion and high colorguard. This championship caps of another great Region XI season for the band. The band now gears up for their All-Chapter Championship performance this upcoming weekend in Hershey. Well, after a little fun first. The band is headed to HersheyPark in the Dark on Saturday, October 31st before spending the night in Hershey and resting up for a Sunday performance. Good luck to all this weekend and congratulations on another Region XI Championship!!
2015 Show Shirt Order Forms - Due by Friday, October 9th
10/1/2015
The 2015 Trojan Marching Band is currently accepting order forms for show shirts. Order forms are due by the end of the home game on Friday, October 9th. Order forms need to be placed in an envelope along with payment and dropped in the safe in the JHS band room. Below you will find an order form along with photos of what the front and back of the shirt will look like. Get your orders in ASAP. Any questions see Mr. Pfeil.
*NOTE - The back image is not what you will see on the shirt. The top section WILL be centered with everything else like you see on the order form.
*NOTE - The back image is not what you will see on the shirt. The top section WILL be centered with everything else like you see on the order form.
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Middle School Colorguard Sign-Ups & Open Gym/Auditions
9/13/2015
The 2015-2016 Johnstown Middle School Colorguard season officially begins tomorrow with sign-ups taking place in the JMS cafeteria during all 3 lunches. Sign-ups will last two weeks ending on Friday, September 25th. Students should print their name & grade and take the below flyer with them. It will be mandatory for all students to attend OPEN GYM & AUDITIONS taking place on Wednesday, September 30th & Wednesday, October 7th after school until 4:30 in the JMS gymnasium. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more information down the road.
Ms. Tori Sterner will be returning as Director along with a new instructor which should be hired in the next month. We will share with all of you once we find out who has been hired.
The GJSD Music Department would like to wish the very best to Ms. Katie Jones as she will not be returning this year to work with the guard. Katie is moving out of state and entering a new chapter in her life. Thank you Katie for all of your hard work and good luck in your future endeavors!
Ms. Tori Sterner will be returning as Director along with a new instructor which should be hired in the next month. We will share with all of you once we find out who has been hired.
The GJSD Music Department would like to wish the very best to Ms. Katie Jones as she will not be returning this year to work with the guard. Katie is moving out of state and entering a new chapter in her life. Thank you Katie for all of your hard work and good luck in your future endeavors!
Sign-Up Night for the 2015 Trojan Marching Band!
5/19/2015
The 2015 Marching Band season is about to begin. Will you be a part of it? Any and all interested students should attend our annual Sign-Up Night being held Tuesday, May 26th @ 6:00PM in the High School Auditorium. Please bring a parent with you. This evening DOES NOT commit you to being a part of the marching band. This night is intended to give you all of the information you will need on what Marching Band is, the commitment level needed, and of course how to sign-up to be a member.
So, will you be there? Lets make this the biggest and best season yet for the Trojan Marching Band!
So, will you be there? Lets make this the biggest and best season yet for the Trojan Marching Band!
What a great weekend in Wildwood!
5/4/2015
This past weekend the indoor percussion as well as the MS and HS guards competed in Wildwood, NJ in the TIA All-Chapter Championship competition. The weekend was a huge success and this season has been rewarding not just for the students, but for the staff as well. We look forward to the seasons to come!
Results from this weekend: (percussion competed in semifinals and finals, MS competed in Finals and the HS guard competed in three rounds of competition)
RESULTS:
Thursday:
HS Percussion: Preliminary competition
(semifinals) 4th place/19 (6 groups advance to finals) score: 87.075
Friday:
HS A guard: Preliminary competition
3rd place/26 (19 advance to semifinals) score: 85.57
Saturday:
MS Guard: Finals competition
3rd Place BRONZE MEDALISTS! score:81.575
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
HS Percussion: Finals competition
4th Place score of 88.25
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
HS Guard: Semifinals
4th Place score: 89.51
Sunday:
HS guard: Finals competition
3rd Place BRONZE MEDALISTS! score:90.23
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations on such a successful season!
Results from this weekend: (percussion competed in semifinals and finals, MS competed in Finals and the HS guard competed in three rounds of competition)
RESULTS:
Thursday:
HS Percussion: Preliminary competition
(semifinals) 4th place/19 (6 groups advance to finals) score: 87.075
Friday:
HS A guard: Preliminary competition
3rd place/26 (19 advance to semifinals) score: 85.57
Saturday:
MS Guard: Finals competition
3rd Place BRONZE MEDALISTS! score:81.575
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
HS Percussion: Finals competition
4th Place score of 88.25
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
HS Guard: Semifinals
4th Place score: 89.51
Sunday:
HS guard: Finals competition
3rd Place BRONZE MEDALISTS! score:90.23
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations on such a successful season!
Indoor Guards and Percussion Compete at Regional Championships!
4/27/2015
The 2015 edition of the MS and HS indoor guards along with the HS indoor percussion ensembles competed this past weekend at St. Marys at the TIA Chapter 11 Championships. All three groups are full of hard working students who have grown into amazing performers and percussionists!
Results from this weekend:
MS Guard: 2nd Place Score of 78.09
HS Guard: 1st Place Score of 86.81--------->Chapter Champions!
HS Percussion: 1st Place Score of 87.1--->Chapter Champions!
We are preparing to go to Wild wood, NJ for championship competition this week. As the groups continue to improve and clean their shows, the ensembles are set up for a great amount of success going into championship weekend. Good luck this weekend!!!
Results from this weekend:
MS Guard: 2nd Place Score of 78.09
HS Guard: 1st Place Score of 86.81--------->Chapter Champions!
HS Percussion: 1st Place Score of 87.1--->Chapter Champions!
We are preparing to go to Wild wood, NJ for championship competition this week. As the groups continue to improve and clean their shows, the ensembles are set up for a great amount of success going into championship weekend. Good luck this weekend!!!
Strong start in 2015 for the GJSD Music Department
3/2/2015
The Greater Johnstown Music Department has been very busy since our last update wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Below are some of the things that have been happening within our department this new year.
-Festival season is almost over with many talented young musicians representing Johnstown in District 6 events.
-The Band Boosters hosted their most successful basket party to date in January with record crowds.
-The Indoor Colorguard/Percussion season is off and running with all 3 groups having a strong start to their seasons.
-The 2015 musical production of Crazy For You opens its curtain in 17 days at Cochran Auditorium with shows on March 19-21 at 7:00PM and a show on March 22nd at 2:00PM. Reserve your tickets in the High School main office or by calling 533-5601.
-The Middle School instrumental and performing arts programs got some exciting new this past month with the possibility of a new music wing at JMS. The current plan will renovate the unused auditorium into a new, bigger space for the Middle School ensembles.
You can check out the article here
-The Indoor Colorguard/Percussion HOME SHOW is approaching fast. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18th starting at 12:00PM. Come out and support our groups along side many local ensembles.
As always don't forget to follow us on Twitter @GJSDMusic and like our Facebook page GJSD MUSIC
-Festival season is almost over with many talented young musicians representing Johnstown in District 6 events.
-The Band Boosters hosted their most successful basket party to date in January with record crowds.
-The Indoor Colorguard/Percussion season is off and running with all 3 groups having a strong start to their seasons.
-The 2015 musical production of Crazy For You opens its curtain in 17 days at Cochran Auditorium with shows on March 19-21 at 7:00PM and a show on March 22nd at 2:00PM. Reserve your tickets in the High School main office or by calling 533-5601.
-The Middle School instrumental and performing arts programs got some exciting new this past month with the possibility of a new music wing at JMS. The current plan will renovate the unused auditorium into a new, bigger space for the Middle School ensembles.
You can check out the article here
-The Indoor Colorguard/Percussion HOME SHOW is approaching fast. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18th starting at 12:00PM. Come out and support our groups along side many local ensembles.
As always don't forget to follow us on Twitter @GJSDMusic and like our Facebook page GJSD MUSIC
Happy New Year from the GJSD Music Department!
1/1/2015
The Greater Johnstown Music Department would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a safe and happy new year. As we look back on 2014 and remember all of the wonderful moments of music making, we want to also inform you of some of the great events we have coming up in 2015! Below are just a few highlights for the upcoming year but please stay in touch with us using social media and this website for the most up to date events and times. We look forward to seeing you in 2015!
Sunday, January 25th - Annual JHS Band Booster Basket Party
March 19-22 - JHS Musical CRAZY FOR YOU
Saturday, April 18th - Annual JHS Indoor Percussion/Colorguard Competition
Sunday, January 25th - Annual JHS Band Booster Basket Party
March 19-22 - JHS Musical CRAZY FOR YOU
Saturday, April 18th - Annual JHS Indoor Percussion/Colorguard Competition