SEAHOLM BANDS
"TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN, MUCH IS EXPECTED."
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About the Seaholm Bands
A Tradition of Excellence
Our band program is designed to expand our children’s learning experiences in hopes that they establish a vigorous work ethic, a commitment to excellence, and a commitment to each other. The Seaholm Bands, directed by Timothy Cibor, is committed to enriching, enlarging, and enhancing the educational experience for students enrolled, at the same time focusing on the students’ emotional and psychological well-being.
Our purpose is to provide the highest possible quality of music instruction, training, and education while maintaining an enthusiastic interest in the various programs and activities of the Seaholm Bands and school community.
Marching Band Requirements
All students who participate in the high school band program must participate in Marching Band during the first semester. Varsity football players who wish to be in band will be given an alternative assignment for the first 10 weeks, since they will not be required to march.
The Marching Band performs at all home football games, all playoff games and the Halloween Parade. Each school year will begin with a week long Marching Band Camp late in the summer. It is a requirement that all band members attend the entire week of band camp in addition to periodic evening rehearsals.
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Student Resources
Practice materials for scales and proficiencies. Click on an instrument for a printable PDF.
Scale Mastery
Proficiency I
Proficiency II
Band Boosters
Parent support is key to our success!
The Band Boosters Need You!
The Band program’s success is a result of its strong parent support. Please consider volunteering your time to support the Band program. Every job is important, and every contribution is appreciated!
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Band Booster Committees
Announcers
Awards Banquet
Band Camp
Cake Celebration
Cider/Donuts
Communications
Concert Decor
Finance and Audit
Fundraising
Team H2O
Merchandise Sales
Photographer
Videographer
Publicity
Senior Night
Uniforms
Website/Technology
Band Booster Bylaws
Meeting Schedule & Minutes
Booster meetings occur virtually every quarter and are announced via email.
Fundraising
Help support the Seaholm Bands!
Kroger Community Rewards
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Seaholm Band Uniforms
Lookin' Sharp!
Seaholm Bands actually has three different uniforms: Formal Concert, Formal Marching and Casual/Warm Weather Marching. Additionally, each band member has a band t-shirt that is unique each year. The most creative uniforms of the year are on display at our annual Halloween Parade. The information below will help explain each of the uniforms, what is provided by the school, and what needs to be purchased.
Uniform Volunteers
Supporting the members of Seaholm Bands, the Uniform Volunteers are one of the most important groups of parents in the band. From measuring uniform sizes during band camp to managing the uniform room during marching season, these volunteers ensure that our band members always look sharp. Thank you!
Formal Concert Uniform
For formal concert settings, such as Winter and Spring Concerts and Band Festival, students are issued black tuxedo uniforms. These uniforms are sized during band camp, are distributed to the students, and are stored at home.
Provided by Seaholm:
- Black Tuxedo Jacket
- Black Tuxedo Pants or Skirt
- Garment Bag & Hanger
Brought from Home / Purchased:
- Maroon t-shirt (purchase from band)
- Black Shoes (marching shoes are acceptable)
- Black Socks/Hose/Tights
Formal Marching Uniform
For most football games and marching band performances, the full marching uniform will be used. Unlike the concert uniform, the marching uniform is kept in the uniform room at school.
Provided by Seaholm:
- Black Marching Bibs & Maroon Jacket
- White Baldric (sash) & Black Beret
- White Gloves (percussion excluded)
Purchased from Band Boosters:
- Black Marching Shoes
Brought from Home:
- Black Socks
Casual / Warm Weather Marching Uniform
For warm weather marching, such as the first football games in August and the Celebrate Birmingham Parade in May. The black band jacket will be added for colder weather.
Purchased from Band Boosters:
- Maroon Band Polo Shirt
- Black Band Jacket
Brought from Home:
- Khaki Pants & Brown Belt
- White Crew Socks & White Tennis Shoes
Other Uniforms
Band T-Shirt: Each year there is a new band t-shirt design. This t-shirt is worn on the last day of band camp, during trips, and can be worn under the formal marching uniform.
Halloween Parade: The only appropriate uniform for this parade is a Halloween Costume and it is one of the highlights of the year!
If you have additional questions please email us at uniforms@seaholmbands.com
Photo Gallery
Moments We'll Never Forget
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Videos
Check out our performances!
Student Awards
Recognizing Excellence
Over the years, Seaholm High School Bands have included gifted students who excelled in musicianship, leadership and work ethic. These students are rewarded every year for their contributions to the bands at our annual banquet. Below is a list of these outstanding students and the awards for which they were recognized.
Winners for each award since 2000 are listed below. For a complete list of winners going back to 1980, click here.
John Philip Sousa Award
- 2023: Charlie Vercellone
- 2022: Tyler Nguyen
- 2020: Andrew Pflieger
- 2019: Madeline McCarthy
- 2018: Briggs Longe
- 2017: Priscilla Lloyd
- 2016: Zaven Dadian
- 2015: Elias Tolbert
- 2014: Julia Wilkins
- 2013: Hailey Willett
- 2012: Kate Lobaza
- 2011: Paul Myers
- 2010: Micaela Acomb
- 2009: Matt Block
- 2008: Sean Muzzi
- 2007: David Cook
- 2006: Lindsey Block
- 2005: Maral Banan
- 2004: So-Jin Seibold
- 2003: Josh Jackson
- 2002: David Stimac
- 2001: Risa Hsu
- 2000: Cassie Shook
Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award
- 2023: Erich Schroeder
- 2022: Evan Cathey
- 2020: Josiah Franklin
- 2019: Lily Tripp
- 2018: Ethan Brooks
- 2017: Nick Confer
- 2016: Dane Page
- 2015: Olivia Ruiz
- 2014: Olivia Darany
- 2013: Nikki Steltenkamp
- 2012: Phill DiCenso
- 2011: Emelia Aukee
- 2010: Daniel Ghang
- 2009: Lizzie Grobbel
- 2008: Brian White
- 2007: David Smendzuik
- 2006: Annie Ruffley
- 2005: Paul Glass
- 2004: Reid Spearin
- 2003: Lauren Rock
- 2002: Greg Fischer
- 2001: Nathan Delandsheer
- 2000: Stephanie Spring
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
- 2023: Ricky Sparby
- 2022: Nico Wachholz
- 2020: Andrew Pflieger
- 2019: Nick Erb
- 2018: Lachlan Gordon
- 2017: Matthew Hermann
- 2016: Michael Lutz
- 2015: Liam Martin
- 2014: Ian O’Rourke
- 2013: Eric Smith
- 2012: Annie Grier
- 2011: Johann Marasigan
- 2010: Bill Getschman
- 2009: Jimmy Fox
- 2008: Seth Johnson
- 2007: David Cook
- 2006: Elise Shepard
- 2005: Cathi Castellana
- 2004: Susie Johnston
- 2003: Nathan Meredith
- 2002: Greg Fischer
- 2001: Nathan Delandsheer
- 2000: Mike Behnam
Woody Herman Jazz Award
- 2023: Laila Hampton
- 2022: Sarah Hubbard
- 2020: Adam Livingston
- 2019: Kate Wujciak
- 2018: Connor O’Rourke
- 2017: Michael Dean
- 2016: Patrick Rogers
- 2015: Greg Willett
- 2014: Henry Burg
- 2013: Dylan Packard
- 2012: Christian Sanford
- 2011: Lauren Lawler
- 2010: Luke Walocko
- 2009: Evan Rosenzweig
- 2008: Mert Shepard
- 2007: Justin Wicker
- 2006: Ben Barkel
- 2005: Eric Kursman
- 2004: Dan Steinman
- 2003: Josh Jackson
- 2002: David Stimac
- 2001: Meredith Bonahoom
- 2000: Robert Grabiel
Mark Grube Memorial Scholarship
- 2023: Johnny Cohoon
- 2022: Nicholas Kelley
- 2020: Ava Boltik, Gracie Long
- 2019: Andrew Pflieger
- 2018: Madeline McCarthy
- 2017: Connor O’Rourke
- 2016: Matt Hermann
- 2015: Dane Page
- 2014: Steven Graczyk
- 2013: Benny Brickner
- 2012: Dylan Packard, Eric Smith
- 2011: Annie Grier
- 2010: Paul Myers
- 2009: Micaela Acomb
- 2008: Lizzie Grobbel
- 2007: Brian White
- 2006: Tiffany Hsu
- 2005: Elise Shepard
- 2004: Sarah Wegener
- 2003: Susie Johnston
- 2002: Josh Jackson
- 2001: David Stimac
- 2000: Risa Hsu
Keith Bernacki Scholarship
- 2023: Ryan Werthman
- 2022: Luca Desanto
- 2020: Sam Frank
- 2019: Drake Clark
- 2018: Andrew Pflieger
- 2017: Lily Grills
- 2016: Leah Warren
- 2015: Ben Williams
- 2014: Julia Acciaioli
- 2013: Andrew Fischer
- 2012: Josh Leitman
- 2011: Dante Cappicchioni
Outstanding Freshman Award
- 2023: Noah Bacheller, Ellorie Krum
- 2022: Grace Johnson-Sears, Sofie Gable
- 2020: Ricky Sparby, Nina King
- 2019: Sarah Hubbard
- 2018: Chris Acciaioli
- 2017: Leah Kim
- 2016: Sam Hoover, Kate Wujciak
- 2015: Lachlan Gordon, Haley Jensen
- 2014: Priscilla Lloyd, Sydney Washington
- 2013: Perry Fischer, Natalie Leitman
- 2012: Greg Willett, Elias Tolbert
- 2011: Jacob Lutz, Ben McDermott
- 2010: Eric Smith, Emma Kuslits
- 2009: Kate Lobaza
- 2008: Bobby Griffin, Annie Pidgeon
- 2007: Micaela Acomb, Bill Getschman
- 2006: Matt Block, Evan Rosenzweig
- 2005: Seth Johnson, Meredith Shepard
- 2004: Rob Benz, David Cook
- 2003: Ben Barkel, Elise Shepard
- 2002: Steve Lucas
- 2001: Garo Haplamazian, Susie Johnson
- 2000: Josh Jackson
Band Director’s Award
- 2023: Nick Kelley, Danielle Ranxa, John Abraham
- 2022: Canon Kruger, Jack Schneider, Abby Blakely
- 2020: Madeline Brooks, Chris Capone, Alexandra MacKay
- 2019: Lulu Gettel, Sam Ashley, Anita Davis
- 2018: Haley Jensen, Grace Guise, Daniel Righter
- 2017: Cami Vida, Sabrina Miller, Ben Williams
- 2016: Grace Elliott, Julia Acciaioli, Ryan Biehl
- 2015: Mitch Boorstein, Franny Schulte, Gina Caccamo
- 2014: Kristy Griswold, Kendall Spina, Alex Voronovich
- 2013: Patrick Blair, Max Cormier, Dylan Packard
- 2012: Anna Ames, Annie Grier, Tessa Raymond
- 2011: Bobby Griffin, Stirling Larson, Megan Smith
- 2010: Heather Stoner, Alex Wood, Steve Parkinson
- 2009: Scott Brandonisio, Brigitta Burguess, Kelsey Jackson
- 2008: Lauren Acker, Emma Olsen, Will Olsen
- 2007: Hilary Sheridan, Holly Gwizdz, Matt Schoeppe
- 2006: Betsy Austin, Tim Olsen, Hilary Peirce
- 2005: Bill Atkinson, Rand Kazanji, Sarah Wegener
- 2004: Stephanie Miller, Tom Popescu, Alex Wehner
- 2003: Josh Jackson, Katie Larson, Alan Teets
- 2002: Brandon How, Mary Vanek, Samuel Kolins
- 2001: Nathan Delandsheer, Risa Hsu, David Stimac
- 2000: Andrea Fox, Tom Parker, Sara Wassermann
Most Improved Award
- Miles Coe (FR)
- Areg Mailian (SO)
- Timo McGrath (JR)
- Lorenzo Kaufmann (SR)
- Christian Berry (FR)
- Colin Callahan (SO)
- Joe Dolcourt (JR)
- Stephan LeBaron (SR)
- Duarte Bobone (FR)
- Gabrielle Breton (SO)
- Charly Ying (JR)
- Grace Shenefelt (SR)
- Canon Kruger (FR)
- Kyle Whitall (SO)
- Sevana Mailian (JR)
- Emily Hailer (SR)
- Ava Ludwig (FR)
- Josiah Franklin (SO)
- Stephen Jones (JR)
- Quin O’Keefe (SR)
- Tyce Johnson (FR)
- Owen Salciccioli (SO)
- Aliyah Ahmad (JR)
- Gabe Raymond (SR)
- Nick Erb (FR)
- Daniel Righter (SO)
- Nick Confer (JR)
- Scott Bentley (SR)
- Nick Dempsey (FR)
- Griffin Simmons (SO)
- Collin Flannery (JR)
- Jason Runco (SR)
- Zach Jennings (FR)
- Ella Sexson (SO)
- Cole Dolan (JR)
- Henry Burg (SR)
- Vivian Righter, Mary Sanders (FR)
- Kesley Field (SO)
- Riley Miller (JR)
- Rachel Lee (SR)
- Katie Reider (FR)
- Noah Gaber (SO)
- Max Cormier (JR)
- Vicky Strohm (SR)
- Ian O’Rourke (FR)
- Nick Francis (SO)
- Neal Cortright (JR)
- Matthew Schaaf (SR)
- Rachel Lee (FR)
- Christian Sanford (SO)
- Victoria Underhill (JR)
- Addy Miller (SR)
- Jilly Bickley (FR)
- Johann Marisigan (SO)
- Steve Parkinson (JR)
- Matt Caccamo (SR)
- Cody Weinberger (FR)
- Jordan Glass (SO)
- Lauren Kirby (JR)
- Ryan Smith (SR)
- Heather Stoner (FR)
- Andrew Peirce (SO)
- Tomo Mizusawa (JR)
- Dan Snyder (SR)
Meet the Staff
Guidance and Inspiration
Tim Cibor
Director of Bands
Tim Cibor is husband to Sara and father to Catherine and Simon. He is the director of bands and assistant director of orchestras at Birmingham Seaholm High School. Under his leadership, the band program continues to have successful marching and concert seasons, performing in Rome, London, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Orlando, Memphis, Nashville, and New York City. An active conductor, Tim has been the Artistic Director for the Dearborn Youth Symphony since 2008. From 2010-2015 he was on the conducting staff for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, where he led the Civic Concert Orchestra. He has been a guest conductor for the Dearborn Symphony, Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Oakland Youth Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Civic Symphony Orchestra, and Birmingham Concert Band. Tim has also been a conductor for the Detroit Symphony’s “Avanti” Summer Music Festival. Additionally, Tim has served on faculty at the Interlochen Arts Camp and has presented at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids and the National Music Education conference in Nashville. Tim earned undergraduate degrees at Wayne State University and an M.M. at the University of Michigan. In his free time, Tim enjoys golf, working on his house, spending time with his family, and cheering for his beloved Detroit Red Wings. Go Wings! His ice sculptures have won numerous awards, and he has also been known to use leaf blowers. Tim can be reached by email at tcibor@birmingham.k12.mi.us or by phone at 248-203-3794.
Jeff Krum
Assistant Director
Mr. Krum is the Director of Bands at Covington School and brings a wealth of experience to our ensembles. He is a vital part of our instructional team, focusing on developing fundamental skills in our younger musicians. Jeff can be reached by email at Jkrum@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
Adam James
Percussion Instructor
Adam James has been coaching the Seaholm drum line for over ten years. He has also been teaching private lessons and performing since his junior year of high school. He attended Michigan State University, where he studied classical and hand percussion as well as drum set, and then went on to graduate Cum Laude from Wayne State University, earning a degree in Music Industry Management with an emphasis in musical performance. Adam is known for his versatility, being a performer of everything from jazz and blues to rock-n-roll and musical theater. He has performed and/or recorded with Sony artist Sonia Lee, Frankie Ford, Stewart Francke, The Crystals, Kim Wilson, Lazy Lester, The Tokens, Doug Demming, Damani Phillips, Bob Mervak, Boogie Dynomite, and many others. He can also be heard on the soundtrack to the film Hit and Run, released in 2012.
Get In Touch
Have questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Curriculum Questions
For conflicts or curriculum questions, please contact Band Director, Tim Cibor.
TCibor@birmingham.k12.mi.usBooster & Volunteer Questions
For any booster or volunteer related questions, please contact the Band Booster President.
president@seaholmbands.com