Percussion Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Eddie Starr, Josh
Van Sant
Colorguard Staff: Lindsey Wetterhahn, Alice Flom,
Dalton Allen
Additional Staff: Jacob Daniel, Abe Kummer, Travis
Perkins, Elizabeth Peine
Music Composition: Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Percussion Arrangements: Josh Wahlstrom, Mark
Diischer
Visual Design: Joel Matuzak
Awards:
Eden Prairie: 3rd Place
Eastview: 4th Place
Rosemount: 1st Place; Outstanding Winds, Percussion and Colorguard
Marshall: 1st Place; Outstanding General Effect, Music, Visual,
Brass, Woodwinds, Batterie Percussion, Concert Percussion (pit)
and Colorguard
Champlin Park: 1st Place; Outstanding Visual, Percussion and
Colorguard
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 3rd Place Class AA;
12th out of 26 bands
2017 - Frankenstein
The show is based on the famous monster created by Victor
Frankenstein. It is comprised of 4 movements: Mvt I
“Creation”, Mvt II “Emotion”, Mvt III
“Rejection” and Mvt IV ”Destruction”
Drum Major: Micah Walt
Soloists: Dani Clifford, Ben Wentzler-Trumpet Cailin
Miller, William Patton-Mellophone
Directors: Emily Chandler, Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Eddie Starr, Deryck
Lawson
Colorguard Staff: Lindsey Wetterhahn-Baumann, Alice
Flom, Dalton Allen
Music Tech: Jake Bohlken
Visual Tech: Jacob Daniel
Music Composition: Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Percussion Arrangements: Josh Wahlstrom, Mark
Diischer
Awards:
Eden Prairie: 1st Place; Outstanding Winds, Percussion and Drum
Major
Eastview: 1st Place; Outstanding Percussion and Drum Major
Rosemount: 1st Place; Outstanding Winds, Percussion, Colorguard
and Drum Major
Marshall: 1st Place; Outstanding General Effect, Music
Performance, Brass, Woodwinds, Batterie Percussion, Concert
Percussion (Pit) and Drum Major
Sioux Falls: 3rd Place Class AAAA in Prelims; 5th Place in Finals
~ 19 bands total at competition
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 1st Place (Class A
Minnesota State Champion); Outstanding Winds, Percussion and
Colorguard
2016 - New World: The Vikings
Join us as we travel with the Vikings on a journey filled with
exploration and battle! The show is comprised of 4 movements and
incorporates the music from Dvorak's “'New World
Symphony.”
Drum Major: Sarah Hardy
Soloist: James McCord-Trombone
Directors: Emily Chandler, Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Eddie Starr
Colorguard Staff: Lindsey Wetterhahn-Baumann, Amanda
Flom, Alice Flom, Tori Nordine
Music Tech: Jake Bohlken
Music Composition: Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Percussion Arrangements: Josh Wahlstrom, Mark
Diischer
Awards:
Eden Prairie: 2nd Place; Outstanding Drum Major-Sarah Hardy and
Outstanding Winds
Eastview: 2nd Place; Outstanding Soloist-James McCord and
Outstanding Winds
Marshall: 1st Place; Outstanding Color Guard, Visual Effect, Music
Effect, Woodwinds and Brass (tie)
Rosemount: 2nd Place; Outstanding Wind Section and Outstanding
Soloist-James McCord
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 2nd Place Class A;
11th out of 24 bands; Outstanding Wind Section
2015 - Sub-Zero
Join us as we embark on a journey through beautiful Antarctica. From
frigid temperatures, to the peacefulness of snow, to crystal clear
blue waters, to remarkable ice formations, we will explore this
wondrous landscape. The show includes 3 movements.
Drum Major: Abe Kummer
Soloists: Mikki Becker-Trumpet, Sarah Hardy-Trumpet,
James McCord-Trombone, Katherine McCord-Mellophone
Colorguard Instructor: Amanda Flom, Alice Flom,
Lindsey Wetterhahn, Tori Nordine
Visual Staff: Jake Bohlken
Visual Tech: Abbie Zuzek
Music Composition: Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Percussion Arrangements: Mark Diischer, Josh
Wahlstrom
Drill Writer: Joel Matuzak
Awards:
Eden Prairie: 3rd Place
Eastview: 3rd Place; Outstanding Drum Major
Marshall: 1st Place; Outstanding Brass, Woodwinds, Battery
Percussion, Concert Percussion (Pit), Music Performance, Visual
Performance and General Effect
Rosemount: 2nd Place; Outstanding Soloist
Irondale: 2nd Place; Outstanding Drum Major and Colorguard
Sioux Falls: 8th Place in finals out of 24 bands total
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 3rd Place
2014 - Olympus
Greek and Roman mythology has entranced hundreds of generations in its
epic narratives of gods, heroes and landscapes. Encompassing moral,
natural, and spiritual consequence, the gods of Olympus reigned
supreme over daily life for centuries. Watch and listen as the Raiders
Marching Band brings to life several of these famous gods:
“Poseidon” (Mvt. 1), “Aphrodite” (Mvt. 2) and
“Zeus” (Mvt. 3)
Drum Major: Laura Lunde
Soloists: Michael Notch and Allie Stoffel
Directors: Emily Chandler and Thomas Wentzler
Drumline Instructor: Josh Wahlstrom, Jim Jacobsen
Colorguard Instructor: Amanda Flom, Alice Flom,
Lindsey Wetterhahn, Melanie Cordell
Visual Staff: Jake Bohlken
Visual Tech: Elizabeth Hardy
Music Composition: Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Percussion Arrangements: Mark Diischer, Josh
Wahlstrom
Drill Writer: Joel Matuzak
Awards:
Eden Prairie: 2nd Place; Outstanding Percussion
Eastview: 1st Place; Outstanding, Percussion, Winds and Soloist
Rosemount: 2nd Place; Outstanding Winds and Soloist
Marshall: 1st Place; Outstanding Concert Percussion (Pit), Battery
Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds, Colorguard (tie), Drum Major,
General Effect, Music Performance and Visual Performance (tie)
Anoka: 1st Place; Outstanding Percussion, Winds and Drum Major
Champlin Park: 1st Place; Outstanding Percussion and Winds
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 1st Place (Class A
Minnesota State Champion); Outstanding Percussion and Winds
2013 - Undercover
Mvt 1: “Rescue.” With the guard soloist trapped, her
fellow partners in crime race to the rescue in a covert operation to
help her escape the clutches of the band. But will she remain free?
Mvt 2: “Reflections.” Thinking back to a time of less
conflict, the soloist reflects on her past and contemplates about what
her life has become. Mvt 3: “Red-Handed.” The band
continues the high-speed chase of the soloist and her partners in
crime. Will they finally escape for good or once again be caught
red-handed?
Drum Major: Ben Ventry
Soloists: Michael Notch and Tori Nordine
Directors: Emily Chandler and Thomas Wentzler
Drumline Instructor: Josh Wahlstrom, Joe Holmes
Colorguard Instructor: Amanda Flom, Alice Flom,
Lindsey Wetterhahn, Melanie Cordell
Visual Staff: Jake Bohlken
Visual Techs: Elizabeth Hardy, Abbie Zuzek
Music Composition: Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Percussion Arrangements: Mark Diischer, Josh
Wahlstrom
Drill Writer: Joel Matuzak
Awards:
Eden Prairie: 1st Place; Outstanding Color Guard and Drumline
Eastview: 4th Place; Outstanding Drum Major, Drumline and Soloist
Rosemount: 1st Place; Outstanding Drumline, Color Guard, Drum
Major and Soloist
Marshall: 1st Place; Outstanding Color Guard, Pit, Music General
Effect and Visual General Effect
Irondale: 2nd Place; Outstanding Drum Major
Sioux Falls: 3rd Place Class AAAA in Prelims, 9th Place in Finals
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 1st Place (Class A
Minnesota State Champion)
2012 - The Ascent
Journey with the band as they face off against jagged mountains in an
attempt to reach the peak. Mvt I, titled “Braving the
Summit,” takes us on the first part of their adventure as they
brave through the turmoil and struggles of the climb. Mvt II, titled
“Shelter Under the Stars,” represents the tranquility and
peacefulness of the mountain as they rest and rejuvenate for what lies
ahead. Mvt III, titled “The Pinnacle at Dawn,” is an
exhilarating finish to their adventure as they finally reach the peak
of the mountain.
Drill Writer: Joel Matuzak
Drum Major: Elizabeth Hardy
Directors: Emily Chandler and Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Joe Holmes
Colorguard Staff: Kimi Schillinger, Amanda Flom
Visual Staff: Jake Bohlken, Meghan Moynihan
Music Composition: Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Percussion Arrangements: Mark Diischer, Josh
Wahlstrom
Awards:
Eden Prairie: 1st Place
Eastview: 3rd Place
Rosemount: 1st Place; Outstanding Drum Major and Trumpet Duets
Marshall: 1st Place; Outstanding Visual General Effect and Color
Guard
Irondale: 3rd Place; Outstanding Color Guard
Anoka: 2nd Place
Champlin Park: 1st Place; Outstanding Winds and Drum Major
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 1st Place (Class A
Minnesota State Champion); Best Drumline
2011 -
Tutankhamen: Secrets from the Sand
The show takes us on a journey to the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in
ancient Egypt. Mvt. 1 is titled “KV 62 (Howard Carter’s
Discovery).” Mvt. 2 is titled “Carter’s First Impression:
Wonderful Things.” Mvt. 3 is titled “The Curse Claims
Eleven.”
Drum Major: Jolena Zabel
Directors: Emily Chandler and Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Mark Diischer, Andy
Abel, Justin Phillips
Marshall: 2nd Place; Outstanding Frontline Percussion and Color
Guard
Irondale: 3rd Place; Outstanding Percussion and Visual
Sioux Falls: 6th Place in Finals
Chippewa Falls: 2nd Place
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: ???
2010 - The Bermuda Triangle
The show takes you on a musical and visual journey as we head to the
Bermuda Triangle. Movement 1 titled “Into the Triangle/Off
Course,” takes you into the storm. Movement 2 titled “A
Momentary Calm,” depicts the calm before the storm. The show
ends with Movement 3 “Lost in the triangle/Vanished.” This
final movement illustrates the mysterious reputation of the triangle.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Drum Major: Mary Haglund
Directors: Emily Chandler and Thomas Wentzler
Colorguard Staff: Kimi Schillinger, Amanda Flom,
Felipe Mendoza, Jammal Reyes
Percussion Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Justin Phillips
Music Composition: Key Poulan
Percussion Arrangements: Jay Coopersmith, Josh
Wahlstrom
Drill Writer: Jay Coopersmith
Awards:
Eastview: 3rd Place; Outstanding Soloist (Jenna Moon) and
Percussion
The show will paint a picture of landscape using sound, shape, and
color and will reflect on different aspects relating to the essence of
sunlight in our day. The show begins with the exuberant, glorious, and
rhythmic Lauds (Praise High Day) by Ron Nelson. Lauds will portray the
praise and celebration of a new day. Next you will hear At Morning’s
First Light by David Gillingham as we reflect on the beauty and
calmness of the first glimmer of sunlight we experience in the early
morning. Finally, “Horizons” will close with the
fast-paced and driving Sonoran Desert Holiday by Ron Nelson. In this
piece, we follow the sun to the fiery hot Sonoran Desert in the
southwestern United States.
Drum Major: Chance Radford
Directors: Emily Chandler and Thomas Wentzler
Colorguard Staff: Kimi Schillinger, Amanda Flom
Drumline Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Jay Coopersmith
Music Arrangements: Ben Harloff
Percussion Arrangements: John Theisen, Josh Wahlstrom
Drill Writer: Jay Coopersmith, Phil Snyder, Thomas
Wentzler
Marshall: 5th Place; Outstanding Drum Major and Frontline
Percussion
Irondale: 6th Place
Champlin Park: 2nd Place
Eden Prairie: 3rd Place
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 3rd Place
2008 - Jekyll and Hyde
Drum Major: Adam Ernst
Director: Emily Chandler
Assistant Director: Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Andy Abel, Chad Bigalke, Josh
Wahlstrom
Colorguard Staff: Trisha Abel, Amanda Flom, Kimi
Schillinger
Drill Arranger: Phil Snyder
Percussion Arrangement: Jenny Whipple and Josh
Wahlstrom
Awards:
Rosemount: 2nd Place; Outstanding Soloist and Drum Major
Eastview: 1st Place; Outstanding Drum Major, Drumline and Hornline
Waseca: 3rd Place; Outstanding Drum Major and Drumline
Luverne: 3rd Place
Brandon Valley: 2nd Place; Outstanding Drumline and Color Guard
Champlin Park: 1st Place; Outstanding Winds
Eden Prairie: 2nd Place; Outstanding Drum Major
2007 - World Tour
Journey to the fiery streets of Spain in “Estancia”
composed by Jay Dawson. Next, travel to hear the tribal sounds of
“Africa: Ceremony, Song and Ritual” composed by Robert W.
Smith, arranged by Mike Halstenson. The next phase of the Raiders
journey takes them to the orient in “Variations on a Korean
Folksong” composed by John Barnes Chance, arranged by Jay
Dawson. Finally, the Raiders come home, and finish with American
composer Aaron Copland in “Copland Finale,” featuring the
pieces “The Red Pony” and “Fanfare for the Common
Man,” arranged by Jay Dawson.
Drum Major: Kristen Mages
Director: Emily Chandler
Assistant Director: Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Andy Abel, Chad Bigalke, Josh
Wahlstrom
Colorguard Staff: Trisha Abel, Amanda Flom, Kimi
Schillinger
Drill Arranger: Phil Snyder
Percussion Arrangement: Jenny Whipple and Josh
Wahlstrom
Awards:
Champlin Park: 1st Place; Outstanding Winds and Drum Major
Waseca: 2nd Place; Outstanding Winds
Coon Rapids: 2nd Place; Outstanding Drum Major
Irondale: 2nd Place; Outstanding Winds, Soloist and Drum Major
Rosemount: 2nd Place; Outstanding Winds, Soloist and Drum Major
2006 - Exploration
Journey the wondrous artworks depicted through music in
“Pictures at an Exhibition” by Modest Moussorgdky,
arranged by Jay Bocook. Percussion arrangement by Jenny Whipple.
Pieces included are “Promenade,” “Great Gate Of
Kiev,” and “The Hut Of Baba Yoga.” Continue with the
Raiders as their music takes you through space with “Mars”
and “Jupiter”, composed by Gustav Holtz.
Drum Major: Josh Menke
Director: Emily Chandler
Assistant Director: Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Andy Abel, Chad Bigalke, Caitlin
Halmrast
Colorguard Staff: Trisha Beauvais, Amanda Flom
Drill Arranger: Phil Snyder
Awards:
Champlin Park: 4th Place
Eastview: 6th Place
Waseca: 2nd Place
Coon Rapids: 1st Place
Irondale: 3rd Place
DC Everest, WI: 2nd Place
Merrill, WI: 4th Place
Rosemount: 3rd Place
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: 3rd Place
2005 - Stormworks
Drum Major: Mike Jones
Director: Emily Chandler
Percussion Staff: Andy Abel, Chad Bigalke
Colorguard Staff: Trisha Beauvais, Amanda Flom
Drill Arranger: Phil Snyder
Awards:
Champlin Park: 4th Place; Best Drum Major
Waseca: 3rd Place
Coon Rapids: 2nd Place; Best Color Guard and Drum Major;
Sweepstakes Award
Irondale: Participation
Chippewa Falls: Participation
Rosemount: 3rd Place; Best Soloists
Youth In Music Marching Band Championships: Participation