Picture by Renee Ferguson, Phinising Touched LLC.
Applemen Marching Band 2025 Champions in Hershey!
On November 1, 2025 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Applemen Marching Band achieved something truly unforgettable....we won a championship! The feeling was surreal as our students persevered through a windy afternoon, working together with determination and heart to deliver a powerful performance.
Words can’t fully capture the emotions on their faces as “Musselman High School” was announced. Tears, hugs, and joyful jumping filled the field....a beautiful reflection of how much this moment meant to our marching Applemen.
To our incredible community, thank you. Your unwavering support and love kept us focused and inspired to represent you with pride. This championship is not just for our current students, but also for the many years of Applemen Band members who gave their all on the north side of the band field, often battling the elements with grit and spirit.
This victory is for you as well for your cheers, your encouragement, and your belief in us over the past two decades. We are honored to carry your legacy forward.
God bless you all, and thank you for your support.
GOLD SPONSORS 2025-26
A HUGE THANK YOU to our GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR!!!
Apple Valley Waste!!!
For so many years, they have had our back....providing full-service trash containers for our concession stand and continuing to step up with incredible support that keeps our program growing strong.
This kind of generosity is exactly what keeps our band marching forward with pride, and we could not be more thrilled to have Apple Valley Waste as part of our band family.
Apple Valley Waste = True COMMUNITY SUPPORT
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
A BIG shoutout to our GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR Applemen Sports Bar!
Tucked in the heart of South Berkeley, owner Ali Hadavand has fully renovated this town staple into an upscale, modern hangout for the whole community. Outside you will find a play area for kids, pickleball courts, and an artificial turf corn hole area..... the perfect spot for fun with family and friends!
Inside, Terry Ways and her amazing team are always serving up delicious food and daily specials. Not only that, but Applemen Sports Bar has been a longtime supporter of the Musselman Band and area school programs. Their generosity truly helps our band and school activities shine!
From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU, Applemen Sports Bar, for your years of support!
A Huge THANK YOU to our GOLD SPONSOR Made in the Shade Landscaping!
Always happy to help and support youthful endeavors, Jason Shade and his incredible team have been a cornerstone of our community for years. With over 50 years of combined experience, they provide top-tier maintenance and installation services for all outdoor needs.
Jason's company keeps our school grounds trim, clean, and beautiful, and his friendly crew ensures our band field and pavilion are always performance ready and picture perfect. His smile and cheer reflect his genuine enthusiasm to support our students and programs.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU, Made in the Shade Landscaping, for your unwavering support and generosity!
Thank you for your friendship, Jason Shade, family and crew. YOU ROCK!!!,
We are absolutely THRILLED to welcome Precision Electrical Solutions as a GOLD SPONSOR for 2025–26! A heartfelt thank you to Zach Gladden, whose commitment to quality and customer care truly stands out. Since beginning his electrical career in 2012, Zach has earned his Master Electrician license in both Virginia and West Virginia, building a trusted name in the industry. From EV charger installations to LED lighting upgrades and expert diagnostics, Precision Electrical Solutions brings top-tier service with a personal touch. We are especially proud to have Zach’s talented percussionist in the Applemen drumline—his whole family is amazing!
Check them out at www.precisionelectricva.com or give them a call at 540-336-2725 to experience their outstanding work firsthand. Thank you, Zach Gladden and Precision Electrical Solutions, for your incredible support!
We are INCREDIBLY grateful to our next GOLD SPONSOR South Berkeley Storage, a locally owned and operated business run by Jimmy and Joyce Kees. Not only do they manage a top-notch storage facility, but they also give back to our community in countless ways.
Their generosity includes providing free storage space for the Musselman Band and their impact doesn’t stop there. In 2025, Joyce Kees was honored as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Eastern Panhandle's Champion for Youth for her tireless efforts, including organizing the Warm Hearts, Warm Hands initiative to collect hats, gloves, and scarves for local children.
Most recently, the Kees family sponsored a Blackstone grill raffle for our 2025 Band BINGO fundraiser which is another example of their unwavering support for local youth programs.
The Kees family truly exemplifies how a small business can be a force for good in our community. Moreover, we truly appreciate their time seeking ways to improve the lives of others as well.
We would like to include the Band Bingo Blackstone Grill raffle link right here on their Gold Sponsor post because we know Joyce wouldn’t mind one bit!
SILVER SPONSORS 2025 -26
BRONZE SPONSORS 2025-26
Thank you so much for your care and support, such as concession stand volunteering, hauling, prop-making, serving lunch to students, gathering donations, tailoring uniforms, organizing, and so much more you have given behind the scenes. Your love and care is appreciated and as a result the Applemen Band had an incredible fall season.
Special thanks
Thank you to Jim and Joyce Kees at South Berkeley Storage for graciously donating a storage unit to the Musselman Band Program!
Support our students
Please consider sponsoring your favorite band student by placing a flat donation of any amount. Musselman Band Boosters is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible.
Click on the button to the left and make your donation! Please indicate which student receives your donation in the "write a note" area below your donation amount!