first place at the Heritage Festival in Virginia Beach. The directors are Peter Deshler and John Shilanskas, who took over in 2009 from Ed Milisits, the choir director for 34 years. The choir has six parts: the Concert Choir (for singers grades 10–12), the Freshman Choir, the Treble Choir (for all female & high voices, including countertenors), the Camerata, the Bass Choir [for all male and low voices], the Chamber Singers and the Jazz Chorale. Some students from the EAHS Choir also participate in the PMEA District 10 and Region V Choirs. Instrumental music Easton is also home to a prominent instrumental music program. Many students take part in the various high school ensembles. Instrumental music consists of 9th Grade Concert Band, 10th-12th Grade Concert Band, Marching Band, 9th Grade String Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Lab. Select groups which require audition include Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Chamber Strings. All of the above named ensembles are under the direction of Christopher Ballentine. Red Rover marching band The Red Rover marching band contains approximately 300 students. Significant accomplishments include performances at the 1993 Rose Bowl. Also the 1998 Orange Bowl and the 2003 Orange Bowl where both times they also performed their own half-time show during a Jacksonville Jaguars game, and the Second inauguration of George W. Bush (2005). The competitive band has also traveled to Florida for the Disney High Honors program in both 2007 and 2009. In 2010, the band traveled to San Diego, California to perform in the Port of San Diego Bay Balloon Parade and the 2010 Holiday Bowl. In 2012, the Red Rover Marching Band made an appearance in Orlando, Florida, and in 2014, the Red Rover Marching Band performed their field show in the 2014 Orange Bowl. In 2015, they marched in the Miss America parade, and in December 2017, they made their first appearance at the 2017 Fiesta Bowl. Notable alumni Chuck Amato, former head football coach, NC State Wolfpack football Lisa Ann, adult film actress Steve Aponavicius, all-time leading scorer in Boston College Eagles football history Fred Ashton, Mayor of Easton from 1968 to 1976. George S. Smith Mayor of Easton from 1960 to 1968. Tom Curley, former chief executive officer, Associated Press, and USA Today'''s first editor Omar Doom, actor and musician, Inglourious Basterds Robert L. Freeman, Pennsylvania State Representative Kathryn E. Granahan, 32nd Treasurer of the United States