WEST HILLS SYMPHONIC BAND
Meet the Band
PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR & MUSIC DIRECTOR
2009 to Present
Clem Rolin
Clem Rolin earned his B.S. in Music Education and Masters of Education from Duquesne University, and served as Director of Bands in both the South Fayette Township and Montour School Districts as well as at Robert Morris University. He began his association with the West Hills Symphonic Band as an instrumentalist during the 1969 season. From that point, he served in periodic roles as arranger, guest/substitute/associate conductor and bassist over a 40-year span. Some of his guest conducting appearances include PMEA District Honors Jazz Bands (2006/2011/2012), Washington County Honors Band (2004, 2019), Elementary District Band (2006) and for the World Civic Orchestra at New York’s Lincoln Center (2013 & 2015). He continues be a familiar performer on Pittsburgh’s jazz scene, and to pen custom arrangements for concert and marching bands. Clem also continues to serve as PMEA adjudicator, clinician and guest jazz soloist for the public schools. He is proud to have many former students number among the ranks of the WHSB.
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR
2009 to Present
Tom Snyder
Tom Snyder retired in June 2021 to conclude 40 years of public school music teaching, almost all at West Allegheny. During his tenure, he served in many roles, including as the K-12 Arts Coordinator, high school musical producer, stage manager, and band director, middle school music teacher, and elementary instrumental lessons teacher. He is continuing at WA in retirement as an assistant producer with the play and musical. Snyder graduated from Clarion State College with a B.S. in Music Education and received a Master’s in Music Education from Duquesne University. He is currently the State Music Performance Assessment Coordinator for the PA Music Educators Association (PMEA), and a concert band adjudicator.
Board of Directors & Volunteer Staff
President: Chad Toporski
Vice-President: Deb Weible
Secretary: Justin Carson
Treasurer: Kevin Dick
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Directors:
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Brent Alexander
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Vince Gorman
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Alexis Healey
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Joe Sheeler
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Laura Smith
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Booking Manager: Deb Weible
Development Manager: Kelly Englert
Music Librarian: Sue Craft
Program Designer: Kelly Englert
Webmaster: Chad Toporski
Member Musicians
Flute
Toni Baldanzi
Pamela Brady
Chris Burgh
Kelly Englert
Tracy Glass
Tina Hosler
Jamie Kasper
Karen Koszak
Leigh Snyder
Ellen Spondike
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Oboe
Cameron Ashbaugh
Justin Carson
Bill Lewis
Eb Clarinet
Laura Smith
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Clarinet
Fred Appel
Carly Breach
Vince Coppola
Carol Gilmour
Marena GrondziowskiMar
Laura Macek
Diana Miller
Ted Nevin
James Rumbaugh
Katie Russell
Sara Snyder *
Christine Stevens **
Joe Sullivan
Bass Clarinet
Brent Alexander
Janice Coppola
Bryan Davidson
Rich Pawlish
Alto & Contrabass Clarinet
Brent Alexander
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Bassoon
Brett Freithaler
Mark Fromm
Drew McCullough
Amy Readshaw
Contrabassoon
Brett Freithaler
Alto Saxophone
Fran Balog
Alan Cugini
Trudy Jarvis
Joe Patz
Joshua Platto
Tenor Saxophone
Taiylor Baumgardner
Kress Oliver
John Pastin
Bari Saxophone
Mark McCollum
Trumpet
Doug Arndt
Steve Baldanzi
Eric Brewer
Matt Campbell
Len Cersosimo
Jon DeGrosky
Ken Gargaro
Mike Holl
Noah Kilgus
Gene Laus
Cyndi Mancini
Louise Marino
Matt Nelson
Bob Poholek
Jordan Smith
Tyler Smith
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French Horn
Ronda DePriest
Erica Guidroz
Peggy Lee
Matt Litterini
Kevin McElheny
Paul Metzger
Chad Toporski
Marissa Ulmer
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Trombone
Courtney Conner
Art Craft
Kevin Dick
Dante DiIanni
Vince Gorman
Shawn Holl
Jeff Kesser
Justin Miller
John Neurohr
Bob Patterson
Euphonium
Kate Franc
Mindy Harrist
Kit Keiper
Joe Sheeler
Brandon Tambellini
Tuba
Eryn Carranza
Scott Eisenreich
Sean Emmett
Bob Patterson
Terry Remaly
Dave Wire
String Bass
Jim DePriest
Aldo DiIanni
Percussion
Tom Harmon
Alexis Healey
Camilo Jauregui
Rick Laus
Kamran Mian
Ron Steffanina
Deb Weible
* Concertmaster
** Assistant Concertmaster
SUMMER SEASON MUSICIANS
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Oboe
Stephen Oswalt
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Clarinet
Jodi Kutzner
Maggie Monahan
Sydney Thompson
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Percussion
Laura Oswalt
Cory Webster