Ram Band

 

 

 

 

The Ram Band is one of the highlights of Shepherd University. Known for its strong commitment to musical excellence and its exciting shows, the Ram Band is in great demand throughout the East as an exhibition band for competitions and TOB and USSBA performances. Each year, the band is seen by over 50,000 people as it plays extensively on the road. The band is not limited to music majors and is open to all college students.

The 2008 show, "The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" is a tribute to the music of Gloria Estefan and features some of her greatest hits including Conga, 1-2-3-4, and Coming Out of the Dark. Mandy Moniz, Bonnie Myers and Alicia Nunez are the featured vocalists. The Ram Band can be seen at all home games and at many regional events.

The Band is led on the field by John Karos and Marie Crenwelge. The Band Staff includes Drill Writer Lee Geissler, Color Guard Instructors Janice Yanosko and Greg Starliper, Percussion instructor Jonathan Whitney, Marching Techs David Francheschina and David Shipley, and Woodwind Instructor and Staff Arranger Frank Mahoney. The band is directed by Dr. Mark McCoy.

For more information about the Ram Band, contact Dr. McCoy at mmccoy@shepherd.edu.