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L. Nathan Seamons named new
​AF Ba
nd Director

We are pleased to announce that L. Nathan Seamons has been selected to be the new Director of Bands at American Fork HS starting in June. After an extensive search that narrowed the candidates to five, who then were asked to rehearse the Wind Symphony and Jazz band, Mr Seamons was the finalist candidate. Thanks to all who expressed interest in the position and we welcome Mr. Seamons as our new director and wish him well in this new and exciting endeavor. We will schedule an open house in the near future where you can meet him and officially welcome him to our organization. 
"The American Fork Band is something that is larger than any one person or any group of people. It is a community in and of itself. I am so humbled to go on this amazing journey with America's finest young people and their parents, teachers, and community. It is truly an honor of a lifetime to be chosen for this post. I am no stranger to the shoes that I must fill. Mr. Miller has been the life-blood of the band organization for the last 30 years, and I am hoping to take it for the next 30. I tip my hat to Mr. Miller, and look forward to the continued success of this world-class organization. Onward!"
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Mr. Seamons Bio
Mr Seamons Introduction Video #1
Mr Seamons Introduction Video #2
Mr Seamons Introduction Video #3

​Mr Miller Thoughts on Mr Seamons

2016 Judges Comments

Stephanie McAllister
New AF Band Booster President 

Weber Review
Music Effect- Phillip Haines
Music Ensemble- Walt Lovell
Visual Effect- Dan Smith
Colorguard- Darilyn Zabriskie
Percussion- Nick Waters

Nebo Invitational 84.175
Music Effect- Gary Gilroy
Music Ensemble- Meryl Wamhoff
Visual Effect- Suzanne Dell
Visual Ensemble- Kevin Fallon
Colorguard- Kelsey Gleason
Percussion- Caleb Rothe

Wasatch Front Invitational 84.688
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Music Effect- Thomas Turpin
Music Ensemble- Sly Sybilski
Visual Effect- Richard Kemp
Visual Ensemble- Joe Paul
Colorguard-Adam Dalton
Percussion- Jeff Ausdemore

Bridgerland Band Invitational 88.788
Music Effect- Ed Cannava
Music Ensemble- Eric Hammer
Visual Effect- Scott Ruiz 
Visual Ensemble- Nick Peterson
Colorguard- Lorraine Kohagen
Percussion- JW Koester

Davis Cup 90.825
Music Effect- Joe Allison
Music Ensemble- Dan Bryan
Visual Effect- Kevin Bell
Visual Ensemble- Dan Smith
Colorguard- Christine Clayton
Percussion- Sean McNeal

Mt. Timpanogas 91.375
Music Effect- Trent Newton
Music Ensemble- Greg Solomon
Visual Effect- Keith Baker (no tape available)
Visual Ensemble- Neil Swapp
Colorguard- Scott Beck
Percussion- Eric Hollenbeck

BYU Invitational 91.26
Music Effect- Ward Durrett
Music Ensemble- Mark Walker
Visual Effect- Ryan Turner
Visual Ensemble- Craig Harms
Colorguard- Kevin Morris
Percussion- Andy Sanders

Red Rocks (State Championships) 93.706
Music Effect- Sean McNeal
Music Ensemble- Joe Allison
Visual Effect- JW Koester
Visual Ensemble- Joe Paul
Colorguard- Scott Ruiz
Percussion- Caleb Rothe

Bands of American St. George Regional Finals
Music General Effect 1
Music General Effect 2
Music Performance Ensemble
Music Performance Individual
Visual General Effect
Visual Performance Ensemble
Visual Performance Individual

Southern California Band and Orchestra Association - Riverside CA
Colorguard
Music Performance 1
Music Performance 2
Visual Ensemble
Percussion
Visual Performance
Music Effect

Western Bands Association Super Show - Long Beach, CA
Visual Individual- John Bradford
Visual Ensemble- Kathy Witcomb
Percussion- Allan Kristensen
Music Individual- Craig Erker
Music Ensemble- Mark Bacciarini
General Effect Visual- Debbie Torchia
General Effect Music- Randy Nelson
Auxiliary- Todd Prince

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Mrs. Stephanie McAllister has been a booster parent with the band program at American Fork High School since 2009 when her oldest son began marching with the band his 9th grade year.  This was the beginning of eight consecutive years participating with the band.

Mrs. McAllister, and her husband Brent, have four children who have all participated in the exciting activities the band program provides.  As a family,  they have followed the marching band to Regionals in St. George, Rose parade in California, Grand Nationals in Indiana, and the Macy's parade in New York City.  All of which were great experiences for their family.

They have their children to thank for the many opportunities they have shared as a family because of their desire and excitement to be a part of the band program:  Logan McAllister participated from 2009-2013 and played the trombone; Maren McAllister, 2011-2013, played the clarinet; Keaton McAllister, 2014 to present, and plays the baritone/trombone; and Ashlyn McAllister plays the clarinet at Mountain Ridge Jr. High.

As parents, we love seeing these kids work hard and experience the success that comes from that effort.

AF Winter Guard 2016




2016 Utah Allstate Band and Orchestra

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Katherine  White   French Horn
Matt Gandolph   Trumpet
KevinBateman   Trumpet
Kyle Cannon  French Horn
Shelby Bready  Bb Clarinet
Jaden Jones   Trumpet
Nathan Cox  French horn
Mitch Bellon  Percussion
Joshua Miller Percussion
Brayden England   French Horn
Lucas Gilles  Bass Clarinet
Eric Freitas  Trombone
Kara Cannon  Trumpet
Spencer Dean  Euphonium
Jared Bare   Clarinet
Andrew  Petersen  French Horn
J Phillips   Percussion
Liam  Brookhart   Oboe
Connor Duersch   Clarinet
William  John   Bass Clarinet
Eric Andersen   Bass trombone
Joel  Rodeback   Horn in F
Ammon Wynn   Clarinet
Joseph Corey  Tuba
Andrew Sherman   Percussion
Christian Jensen   Bass Clarinet
Eliza Kroes   French Horn
Emilee Wirthlin   Flute
Nathan Lau   Clarinet
Holly Hunt   Violin
Sierra Olsen   Violin
Alison Wood   Violin
Joseph Chang   Violin
Julia Johnson   Violin
Emily Potts  Violin
Zachary Phillips   Violin

P.A.S. Percussion Festival 2016 Results


​Here are PAS results! What a great day of Incredible representation!!!!

1st Place Marimba solo (11-12th grade) -Josh Miller (scored 98)
1st Place Snare solo (11-12th grade) -Andrew Sherman (scored 97)
2nd Place Snare solo (11-12) - Gabe Montesino
1st Place Snare solo (9-10) -Neil Mayfield (scored 99)
2nd place marimba solo (9-10) - Anna Schmul
2nd place HS Chamber ens. -Neil Mayfield, Max Edwards, J Phillips, Caleb Hancock
3rd Place HS Drumset solo -Jaxon Tubbs
3rd Place Snare/Tenor Solo (9-10) -Hayden Crump (scored 97)
3rd Place Marimba solo (6-8) Courtney Giles
2nd Place Intermediate JH Ensemble -JH Beginning Percussion

Other great solos:

Nick Tholstrom
Mitch Bellon
Cardon Schiess
Mariner Merrill
Tyler Doyle
​Chris Russell
Natalie Tholstrom
Kiah Ainsworth
Jocelyn Perucca
James Corey

AF Band Golf Classic

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June 29, 2016 at Fox Hollow Golf Club, American Fork

7 am Registration & Light Breakfast – 8 am Shotgun Start

Lunch and Prizes to follow tournament

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    • The Early Years (1923-1937)
    • Heather Christensen
    • Alumni
    • 2021-2022
    • 2020-2021 >
      • Marching Band - Starry, Starry Night
    • 2019-2020 >
      • Marching Band - The White Queen
    • 2018 - 2019 >
      • Marching Band - Another Viewpoint
      • Grand Nationals 2018
      • Concert Band
      • Jazz Band
    • 2017 - 2018 >
      • Marching Band - Dimensionality
    • 2016 Beyond Limits
    • 2015 Red Sky
    • 2014 Bad Hair Day >
      • Macy's Parade 2014
    • 2013 Fury >
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