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Welcome to the official Website of the Tornado Big Band!
Made up entirely of students in the 8th through 12th grades of the Butler Area School District in Butler, PA, this band is in its third year of performing jazz, latin, rock and classic big band songs.

Lead by founder, Jeff Kroner, this group is an extra-curricular activity, and members are selected each year through auditions.

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TORNADO BIG BAND 2007-2008

This will be the fifth year for the Tornado Big Band!

The group will consist of students in grades 7 through 12.

Auditions were held Tuesday, October 2nd.

The following members are returning:

Brady Amerson, Tenor Sax

Tyler Campbell, Baritone Sax

Laura Crytzer, Trombone

Carrie Fisher, Trombone

Ben Todd, Trombone

Pat Fitz, Trumpet

Athena Birckbichler, Trumpet

Michael Coulter, Trumpet

Becky Shope, Trumpet

Chad Green, Bass

Stephanie Cicero, Drums

Melanie Sessa, Piano

Elisa Nesbitt, Piano

 

The following are NEW members this year:

Zack Cavaliero, Tenor Sax

Merritt Wuchina, Alto Sax

Chris Zanella, Alto Sax

Alex Barnhart, Trombone

Charlie Blakely, Trumpet

Ian Compton, Trumpet

Taylor Amerson, Trumpet

Anja Semanco, Guitar

Dave Thompson, Drums

Katie Amerson, Piano

 

Congratulations to all, and best wishes for a great year!

 

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