Music At Marshall

Music has always played a big role at Marshall. Band and Choir participation provide an opportunity for students to get involved in the Arts and to meet students from other classes. Thanks to Mr. Rick Parschen, the current band director, and Mr. Fortney, choir director, John Marshall continues the tradition.

Our John Marshall Band was invited to perform at Half-time at the Cleveland Force Soccer game at the CSU Convocation Center on Friday, January 23d, 2004. It was a snowy winter night in Cleveland, but the Band was there to do the performance. Listen and watch the halftime performance and view some candid shots of the everyone having a little fun. It's all part of the high school experience!

JMH 2004 Concert Band Halftime Performance - Watch using: Real Player or Windows Media

JMH 2004 Concert Band (Candid Shots) - Watch using: Real Player or Windows Media

Marshall's Christmas Band Concert was on Tuesday, December 16th. Those that were there experienced first hand what practice and dedication are all about. Our band sounds great. If you weren't there for the concert, you can hear and see what it was like right here on our website. We have video of four of the numbers that were included in the hour plus performance. You must have RealPlayer or Windows Media Player installed on your computer. Real Player is available free at real.com. Windows Media Player is also free at microsoft.com. If you have a DSL or Cable Modem, you can enlarge the window for a better look.

JMH 2003 Concert Band Performing "Feliz Navidad" - Watch using: Real Player or Windows Media

JMH 2003 Concert Band Performing "Silent Night" - Watch using: Real Player or Windows Media

JMH 2003 Concert Band Performing "Merry Little Christmas" Watch using: Real Player or Windows Media

JMH 2003 Concert Band Performing "Holly Jolly Christmas"Watch using: Real Player or Windows Media

Music is an important part of the John Marshall Culture, especially during the Christmas season. We recently obtained a 45 RPM record of the 1956 Choir directed by Helen Nepp. We believe that this is the very first record ever made of the Marshall Choir and we were excited to have it for our collection. It was donated by Ken Tischler, class of 1956. Although records detiorate over the years, technology allows us to remove some of the scratches and enhance the sound. This has been done and the result is here for you to hear in Windows Streaming Media. The Choir performs Silent Night, Gesu Bambino, O Holy Night, Carol of the Bells and You'll Never Walk Alone. Enjoy!

1956 - Choir - Silent Night, Gesu Bambino - LISTEN

1956 - Choir - O Holy Night, Carol of the Bells, You'll Never Walk Alone - LISTEN

1962 - Concert Band - John Marshall Alma Mater - LISTEN - BUY

1966 - Concert Band & Choir- Battle Hymn of the Republic - LISTEN - BUY

1971 - Mixed Chorus, Marsh Mellows & Choir, December 16th (~25 minutes) - LISTEN

2002 - Concert Band - Feliz Navidad - LISTEN

If you have not seen the 2004 Lawyerettes, Cheerleaders & the Band, here's your chance:

JMH Lawyerettes Halftime Performance 9/17/2004- Watch using: Real Player or Windows Media

JMH Band Halftime Performance 10/15/2004- Watch using: Real Player or Windows Media

JMH Cheerleaders 10/15/2004- Watch using: Real Player Clip 1, Real Player Clip 2 or Windows Media Clips 1 & 2

If you have a recording that you would like to share, please contact us. We are always looking for John Marshall media of all types.