Under the Direction of Todd R. Stefan
The North Allegheny Senior High School Symphonic Band comprises wind and percussion students in grades 11 and 12. Students wishing to be a member of this ensemble must audition in the spring the year before. This ensemble studies, rehearses, and performs a wide range of music including original band works, orchestral transcriptions, modern band compositions, popular music, and marches. Under the direction or Mr. Todd R. Stefan, the NASH Symphonic Band has received excellent ratings in regional music festivals, including the Three Rivers Music Showcase, the North American Music Festival in Virginia Beach, VA, and Festival Disney in Orlando, Florida.
The NASH Symphonic Band has had the great honor of working with some of the finest music educators and conductors including Dr. Stephen Gage- Director of Bands, the Dana School of Music from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio, Mr. Ralph Ford- Director of Bands and the world renowned "Sound of the South" Marching Band, the John Long School of Music from Troy University, Troy, Alabama, Mr. Elliot Del Borgo, world renowned composer and arranger, Mr. Clyde Hughes Director of Brass Studies and the Symphonic Band at George Mason University, Dr. James Umble- Professor of Saxophone the Dana School of Music from Youngstown State University, Dr. Kathryn Umble- Professor of Flute the Dana School of Music from Youngstown State University, and Dr. Johnnie Vinson retired Director of Bands from Auburn University.
The band has also had the pleasure of hosting performances by the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music Wind Ensemble, Mr. Gary Oltman-Director of Bands, and the Laureate Wind Quintet from West Virginia University.
For information about the NASH Symphonic Band, email Mr. Todd R. Stefan at
tstefan@northallegheny.org.
