The Carlisle High School Band would like to announce that the 2025-2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient is Mr. Allen Roth!
Mr. Roth graduated from Carlisle High School in 1971. He played bass guitar and tuba in the band and the “Galaxies” stage band, and was a proud member of the 1970 Carlisle Senior High School World Champion Show Band.
You can read more about Mr. Allen Roth and his many accomplishments here.
The Carlisle High School Band will celebrate its 100th Anniversary during the 2026-2027 school year, and the community Alumni Band Concert will be held on May 2, 2027. This band will feature alumni as well as the high school band and representatives from the middle and elementary school bands.
Sign-up now to participate in this historic concert! More information, as well as a link to see who has already signed-up, can be found on the 100th Anniversary page.
The Carlisle High School Band would like to announce that the 2024-2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient is Mr. Todd Copenhaver. Mr. Copenhaver, who passed away in 2020, was a band alumnus who graduated from Carlisle High School in 1985. He participated in Marching Band, Galaxies, and Concert Band. To his family, on his behalf, congratulations!
You can read more about Mr. Todd Copenhaver and his many accomplishments here.
The Carlisle High School Band would like to announce that the 2023-2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient was Mr. Kirk Wilson. Mr Wilson graduated from Carlisle High School in 1968 and is a band alumnus. Congratulations!
You can read more about Mr. Kirk Wilson and his many accomplishments here.
The Carlisle High School Band would like to announce that the Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient for this year is Mr. Phil George, a 2002 CHS graduate and band alumnus. Congratulations!
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The Carlisle High School Band would like to announce that the Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient for this year is Mr. Nathan Harig, a 2004 CHS graduate and band alumnus. Congratulations!
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The Carlisle High School Band would like to announce that the Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient for this year is Mrs. Dyane Jordan Wright. Congratulations to such a deserving and talented musician!
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The Carlisle High School Band would like to announce that the Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient for this year is Mr. Perry P. Heath. Congratulations to such a deserving and talented musician!
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The Memorial Day Parade is Monday, May 27, 2019 with a kickoff at 9 am. We would love to have alumni, parents and friends of the band join the CHS Bands as well as the Carlisle Middle School Band for this event! More information, including uniform information, printable music, rehearsal times, and commonly asked questions can be found on the Memorial Day Parade page. Contact Mr. Mikesell with any additional questions.
On Sunday, April 14, 2019, the Carlisle Town Band, under the direction of former band director Mr. Dave Rohrer, will celebrate their 175th anniversary with a special pops concert. This free concert will be held at the Carlisle Theatre at 3 PM and will feature as a guest soloist our 2014-2015 Distinguished Alumnus Recipient, Mr. Douglas Cook. The Carlisle Town Band includes approximately 15 Carlisle High School band alumni and two current high school band members, Lillian Sweeney and Hudson Henry.
Click here to view the article on The Sentinel for more information.
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