The Mighty Falcon Marching Band is a show style band performing songs of all types from all time periods.  The band has performed from The Phantom of the Opera to the Rolling Stones and treats every show as if it will be the most entertaining show that they can produce!
 

Current Directors:

Mr. Wiley-
Mr. Wiley is in his second year as director of the Mighty Falcon Marching Band. Mr. Wiley earned his Bachelors Degree from Kent State University in Music Education and his Masters Degree from the University of Phoenix in Educational Administration and Supervision where he completed his action research project on Parental Involvement and its impact on Student Achievement. Before coming to Firelands High School Mr. Wiley taught in New Mexico for 5 years on the Navajo Indian Reservation at Tohatchi High School where his groups earned superior ratings at the District, State and National Levels for their performances. Upon returning to Ohio, Mr. Wiley accepted a position at Lorain Admiral King High School where he was able to establish a strong foundation in the instrumental music program.  In the process, he attained the first superior rating for Admiral King High School in its 49 year history, where he taught until the closing of the school. Mr. Wiley is excited to be a part of the Firelands Community and  looks forward to many successful years with the Firelands Band Program.

 

Mrs. Stumphauzer
 

Mrs. Stumphauzer is in her 14th year as Assistant Band Director at Firelands High School, having worked with Mr. Brawley, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Brunger before assisting Mr. Wiley.  In the past, she taught instrumental music in one public and two private schools in Lorain County and assisted with the Avon High School marching band.  She earned her Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University, where she was also a member of The Ohio State University Marching Band.

Firelands High School Fight Song

History of the Mighty Falcons

What we currently know:

• 1954-1955: Membership 42- Director Mr. Smith
  1955-1956: Membership 42- Director Mr. Smith
  1956-1957: Membership 50- Director Mr. Smith
  1957-1958: Membership 42- Director Mr. Smith
  1958-1959: Membership 47- Director Mr. Smith
  1959-1960: Membership 38- Director Mr. Smith
  1960-1961- Membership 32-Director Mr. Martin
  1961-1962: Membership 42- Director Mr. Martin
  1962-1963: Membership 70- Mr. Tipton
  1963-1964: Membership 70- Mr. Tipton
  1964-1965: Membership 71- Mr. Tipton
  1965-1966: Membership 76- Mr. Ward
  1966-1967: Membership 78- Mr. Ward
      -Superior Rating at LGAE District-Excellent Rating @ LGAE State
   

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• 1967-1968: Membership 62- Mr. Bravine

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  1968-1969: Membership 57- Mr. Elias
  1969-1970: Membership 74- Mr. Elias
  1970-1971: Membership 74- Mr. Elias
  1971-1972: Membership 57- Mr. Smarsch
  1972-1973: Membership
  1973-1974: Membership

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  1974-1975: Membership ___- Mr. Lovell
   

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• 1975-1976: Membership

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  1976-1977: Membership 53 -Mrs. Sigmund
  1977-1978: Membership 57 - Mrs. Sigmund
  1978-1979: Membership
  1979-1980: Membership 56- Ms. English

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• 1980-1981: Membership 60- Ms. English

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  1981-1982: Membership __- Ms. English
  1982-1983: Membership___-Ms. English
      - Class C “Superior” Rating at LGAE District-”Excellent” Rating @ LGAE State
  1983-1984: Membership
  1984-1985: Membership
  1985-1986: Membership
  1986-1987: Membership
  1987-1988: Membership
  1988-1989: Membership___-Mr. Bradford
  1989-1990: Membership___-Mr. Bradford
  1990-1991: Membership
  1991-1992: Membership 32 -Mr. Brawley
  1992-1993: Membership 43 -Mr. Brawley
  1993-1994: Membership 45 -Mr. Brawley
      -Class C “Excellent” Rating at LGAE District
  1994-1995: Membership 50 -Mr. Brawley
      - Class C “Excellent Rating at LGAE District
  1995-1996: Membership 55 -Mr. Brawley
      - The Band took a trip to Chicago!
  1996-1997: Membership 65 -Mr. Brawley
      - Class C “Superior” Rating at LGAE District- “Excellent” Rating at LGAE State
  1997-1998: Membership___-Mr. Brawley
  1998-1999: Membership 70 -Mr. Brawley
      -Class B “Excellent” Rating at LGAE District
  1999-2000: Membership 80 -Mr. Brawley-
      -The Marching Band participated in contest for class B and received an “Excellent” Rating.  Later that year the Band took a trip to
       Disney World in Florida
  2000-2004: Membership___-Mr. Thomas
  2004-2005: Membership: 55-Director: Mr. Brunger.
      -The Band took a trip to New York City.
  2005-2006: Membership 60 -Director: Mr. Brunger.
  2006-2007: Membership 65 -Director: Mr. Brunger
      -The Concert Band went to OMEA District 4 Large group in Class C for the first time in a long time and received an “Excellent” rating. And later, the Band went to Disney World in Florida.
  2007-2008: Membership 75 -Director: Mr. Brunger. 
      -In Jan of 2008 the Band Boosters purchased new uniforms!
  2008-2009: Membership 80 -Director: Mr. Brunger. 
          -The Symphonic Band went to OMEA District 4 Large Group Adjudicated Event again in Class C and received a “Superior” rating, granting them the right to

•          perform at the State Adjudicated Event, which resulted in an “Excellent” rating!
   

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• 2009-2010: Membership 85 -Director: Mr. Brunger.
      -In June the Band Boosters purchased new Raincoats.  The Symphonic Band received a “Superior” rating in Class B. (This feat had never been accomplished at Firelands before.) This

•      spring the Band went to Williamsburg VA, and received first place in their category and best musical group for the weekend.
   

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• 2010-2011: Membership 88 -Director: Mr. Wiley

• -The Firelands Symphonic Band received a "Superior" Rating at the Ohio Music Educators Association District IV Adjudicated Event

• -Excellent Rating at OMEA State Adjudicated Event

• -Jazz Band Performed at The Capital Conference in Columbus, Ohio

 

2011-2012: Membership 92- Director Mr. Wiley

-Performed at The Ohio State Fair Parade

-Selected to Perform at the Disney Magic Music Days Parade