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 / Treasurer: Karen Koszak
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Directors:
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Brent Alexander
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Art Craft
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Kevin Dick
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Vince Gorman
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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: Rich Pawlish
Member Musicians
Flute
Toni Baldanzi
Pamela Brady
Chris Burgh
Gretchen Decker
Kelly Englert
Tracy Glass
Tina Hosler
Jamie Kasper
Karen Koszak
Leigh Snyder
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Oboe
Justin Carson
Bill Lewis
Stephen Oswalt
Eb Clarinet
Laura Smith
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Clarinet
Fred Appel
Carly Breach
Vince Coppola
Carol Gilmour
Jodi Kutzner - Summer
Laura Macek
Diana Miller
Maggie Monahan - SV
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
Amy Readshaw
Contrabassoon
Brett Freithaler
Alto Saxophone
Fran Balog
Alan Cugini
Trudy Jarvis
Joe Patz
Joshua Platto
Tenor Saxophone
Kress Oliver
John Pastin
Bari Saxophone
Mark McCollum
Trumpet
Doug Arndt
Steve Baldanzi
Eric Brwer
Matt Campbell
Len Cersosimo
Jon DeGrosky
Ken Gargaro
Mike Holl
Bobby Jarsulic
Noah Kilgus
Gene Laus
Cyndi Mancini
Louise Marino
Matt Nelson
Jordan Smith
Tyler Smith
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French Horn
Erica Guidroz
Peggy Lee
Matt Litterini
Kevin McElheny
Paul Metzger
Charlotte Rudolph
Chad Toporski
Marissa Ulmer
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Trombone
Courtney Conner
Art Craft
Kevin Dick
Dante DiIanni
Vince Gorman
Shawn Holl - Summer
Jeff Kesser
Justin Miller
John Neurohr
Bob Patterson
Bill Yeager
​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
Aldo DiIanni
Percussion
Casey Burgh
Tom Harmon
Camilo Jauregui
Rick Laus
Alexis Ostrander
Ann Pollack
Ron Steffanina
Cory Webster - Summer
Deb Weible
* Concertmaster
** Assistant Concertmaster
SV = Seneca Valley HS Student
SUMMER SEASON MUSICIANS
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Flute
Katie Bleil
Clarinet
Jodi Kutzner
Sydney Thompson
Bass Clarinet
Bekah Heltzell
Saxophones
Taiylor Baumgardner
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Trombone
Shawn Holl
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Percussion
Laura Oswalt
Cory Webster