Band Description

“The Marching Band is one of the public faces of our school, and in some settings (like parades), the only public face. If our marching band looks good, our whole school looks good.” - This is the essence of some words spoken by our former band director, Nick Greeson. We all know it to be true. It is much responsibility in the hands of a small group of students. They deserve our support, and we give it gladly and with enthusiasm. This is the goal of this site.


This site is unofficial, maintained by a Band Booster, and not endorsed by the Indian River School District or Sussex Central High School.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Interview with Director Nicholas Greeson

  • What was your experience in your high school band like?

    My HS band experience was rewarding and challenging. My director had a way of getting the absolute best out of us while remaining constantly positive and encouraging.
Nicholas Greeson
  • What instruments can you play, which are you proficient at, and which are your favorites?

    Saxophone is my first love, though I added French horn, trumpet, and flute while in high school. In college you have to learn and play all wind and percussion instruments. Sax is my favorite to play, though the oboe is my favorite to listen to.
  • What kind of music did you listen to in your youth, and what kind of music do you listen to now?

    My parents played a lot of ‘classic’ rock while I was growing up, plus a lot of Frank Sinatra. I loved Michael Jackson when I was a kid. In high school I listened to some 90’s R&B, followed by lots of Dave Matthews Band. Now, I still listen to some DMB, modern rock, country, jazz, bluegrass; but I also love 20th century orchestral music by Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, and William Schuman.
  • What are your goals in the coming years for the band?

    Get bigger and stronger in all the sections. Develop a concert percussion ensemble. Travel to Disney in spring 2015. Play some of the great ‘standard’ band works like the Holst suites in Eb and F, and music by Alfred Reed like A Festival Prelude, and Russian Christmas Music.
  • Tell us about your service in the Army Reserves Band.

    I started in the Army Reserve right out of high school. It’s great because I get to play on a professional level, keeping up my skills as a performer. I also get to work with a wonderful group of musicians and people. We get to play at neat places too, like the Kennedy Center in D.C., or the Raven Rock Mountain Complex in Maryland.
  • How would you compare Sussex County, DE to the other areas you have lived in?

    Quieter and much more friendly. It’s also nice to not have to contend with things like traffic. I do miss the grocery store ‘Wegmans’ though…
  • How would you like to see parents involved with the band?

    Everyone has a talent or skill that could help us out. From summer camp to the last holiday parade, a little bit of time pitched in by everyone can really pay in dividends.
  • What aspect of teaching do you enjoy the most?

    When we finish a rep or a performance and the unifying thought on every one’s mind is YES and you can see it in everyone’s eyes. The synergy that creates makes everyone come back for more.
  • Can you share your vision for the field show for the 2013 Football Season?

    Soon ;-)
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