The ACHS Band is proud that it's students take an active part in the leadership of the band.  The student leadership is responsible for running many of the rehearsals.   The degree of responsibility is determined by the rank the student achieves. 

Drum Majors:  Are responsible for warming up the band, conducting ensemble and large section rehearsals, stretching the band, critiquing marching basics, setting up the field for rehearsals, and ensuring all students have all parts of the uniform before leaving ACHS.

2008 Student Leadership:

  Steve Recchia, Rose Puntel, Molly Radford - Marching Coordinator

  Patrick O'Brien-    Head Drum Major

  Toby Fabisiak-    Assistant Drum Major

Section Leaders:  Are responsible for running small group sectionals in music and marching, helping members of section with music and marching, ensuring everyone in the section has all parts of the uniform, and leading sectional warm-ups. 

Mr. Richard Freda, Director:  Mr. Freda is currently in his third year as band director at ACHS.   He is a 2005 graduate of West Chester University with a degree in Music Education and a minor in Music History.  In addition to his duties at Archbishop Carroll, he has also a member of the ANG Band of the Mid-Atlantic as a clarinetist and Senior Airman.  

Ms. Stephanie Rucier, Asst. Director:  Steph is currently in her second year with the Carroll Marching Patriots.  Steph began her marching career in 2000 at Ridley High School.  She then marched at West Chester University for three years in the flute section.  Steph is currently persuing a degree in Elementary Education. 

Ms. Jessica Josko, Color Guard Instructor:  Jess has just begun her second season at Archbishop Carroll High School.  She is a 2005 graduate of West Chester University with a degree in Early Childhood Education.  Jess marched for four years at Souderton Area High School and then at West Chester University.  Jess is currently a kindergarten teacher for Merck.