Thiel College musicians selected to perform at 78th Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival

GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Five members of the Thiel Tomcat Marching Pride and Thiel Concert Band have been selected to participate in the 78th Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival, a prestigious statewide ensemble bringing together top collegiate musicians from across the Commonwealth.

The festival will be held March 6–8, in Lewisburg, Pa., and is hosted by Bucknell University and Juniata College. The Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival comprises 100 students representing colleges and universities throughout Pennsylvania.

During the three-day festival, students will rehearse and perform under the direction of Guest Conductor Frank Ticheli, a world-renowned composer and conductor. The event will conclude with a public performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University.

Thiel College students selected to participate are (student’s name followed by their hometown and the instrument they are playing).

• Kayden Moroney ’28, of Sharon, Pa., trombone
• Colton Scales ’27, of Greenville, Pa., French horn
• Rachael Smith ’26, of Wexford, Pa., tuba
• Riley Smith ’26, of Edinburg, Pa., euphonium
• Abreanna Thompson ’29, of New Castle, Pa., bass clarinet

Selection for the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival reflects the musicians’ talent, dedication, and commitment to musical excellence. Their participation highlights the strength of Thiel College’s instrumental music program and its continued presence among outstanding collegiate ensembles across the state.

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