About Us
#cometpride
The Penn Manor Marching Unit is the largest and most visible ensemble of the Penn Manor Band program. The PMMU performs at the highest level of competition available throughout the state and many community events and parades.
Our 2024 Show
Mix Tape
The Penn Manor Marching Unit is proud to present their 2025 production, "Mixtape"! Get ready to press play and rewind as we take you on a journey through a high-energy, cassette compilation crafted for pure fun. This show is designed to get the audience on its feet with a collection of unforgettable and infectious hits that have stood the test of time. Our musical selections include Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky," Blue Swede's "Hooked On A Feeling," the iconic "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5, and the powerful anthem "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." We invite you to clap, sing along, and share in the joyful nostalgia as we bring this ultimate feel-good mixtape to the field.
Drum Major:
Fiona Mausolf
Section Leaders:
Nate Fried
Evan Gregory
Rayann Hunnell
Briann Miller
Anna Nonnemacher
IzEldeen Salem
Emmaleigh Swift
Field Managers:
Julia Ditzler
Dylan Mullins
Equipment/Trailer Managers:
Haley Evans
Janelle Evans
Staff
Andrew Johnson, Director
Sara Masten, Co-Assistant Director
Josh Rowley, Co-Assistant Director
Keith Henninger, Media & Marketing Manager
Nate Shenk, Percussion Director
Madison Stallings, Guard Director
Katie Gormon, Wind Tech
Rachel Grubb, Guard Tech
Angus Corpus, Percussion Tech
Edrien Dinzong, Percussion Tech
Jack Nonnemacher, Percussion Tech
Who we are
The Penn Manor Marching Unit allows students their first experience in an ensemble and installs the fundamentals of the “Comet Way”.
Any student can be a part of the PMMU and EVERYONE finds a place to take part. There are no auditions. The ensemble meets from mid-May to mid-November each year. Marching Unit rehearsals begin in the middle of May.
Participation in Marching Band is open to all dedicated students grades 8 - 12. The Penn Manor Marching Unit proudly performs at:
- Marching band competitions and exhibitions
- PMHS football games (home, away, and playoffs)
- Parades and performances both in-state and out-of-state
- School events
- Community events
REQUIREMENTS:
- Attendance at Marching Band Camp is MANDATORY! Normally held the first three weeks of August (Monday-Thursday), please consider this when planning your summer vacation.
- After summer camp, Marching Band meets in the fall and ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES, with few emergency exceptions.
- Marching Band members also attend summer rehearsals in June and July - though not mandatory, if you are in town you are STRONGLY urged to attend.
- Marching requires its members to be in good physical health, given the strenuous physical activity students will be asked to perform. Prior to and during ALL practices and performances, students will stretch and exercise.
- Members are provided a Marching Band uniform, as well as percussion instruments and other percussion equipment. Other instruments along with additional items ARE required to be purchased by the member, including, but not limited to shoes, gloves, and a marching band show shirt.
- Any additional information or instruction will be given by the band director.
- The PMHS discipline policy is in effect at all marching band functions, both in school AND outside of school.
