Kristen Santey, of Pittston, Pa., selected as Marching Colonels Drum Major

2016 Jul 22

Wilkes University recently selected Kristen Santey as the second assistant drum major to lead it's marching band. Debuting in the fall 2014 semester, the Marching Colonels is the only collegiate marching band in the region. Santey is a early childhood education major from Pittston, Pa.

The Wilkes University Marching Colonels launched in the fall 2014 semester. It is the first collegiate marching band in northeast Pennsylvania. Directed by Philip G. Simon, he also directs the Civic Band, Chamber Orchestra and Pep Band. The band performs in drum corps style and includes wind and percussion musicians and color guard.