Joe Marrella:  

CLASS OF 1961
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South Philadelphia High SchoolClass of 1961
Philadelphia, PA

Joe's Story

Joe is from Marlton, New Jersey. Joe's schools include South Philadelphia High School. Joe later attended Temple University. Joe works(ed) at USBands. Music Joe likes includes Momentary Love Management, Anaheim Kingsmen, Larry Finn. Movies Joe likes include Leaves of Grass. TV shows Joe likes include Finders Keepers Webisode, ThE jOeY eYe ShOw. More about...Expand for more
Joe:"I try to live a varied, interesting and productive life. From my business activities of speaking to several groups to training personnel of top-flight companies to directing plays and musicals to creating shows for a few string bands to teaching speaking and acting privately. This seems to satisfy my desire to be involved in a variety of interests.".
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Yearbooks

South Philadelphia High School 1961 yearbook cover photo
1961 Yearbook
South Philadelphia High School
PHILADELPHIA, PA
South Philadelphia High School 1960 yearbook cover photo
1960 Yearbook
South Philadelphia High School
PHILADELPHIA, PA
South Philadelphia High School 1959 yearbook cover photo
1959 Yearbook
South Philadelphia High School
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Reunions
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Oct 12, 2019
Joe was invited to the
South Philadelphia High School Reunion
312 invitees
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Oct 12, 2019
Joe was invited to the
South Philadelphia High School Reunion
312 invitees
South Philadelphia High School Reunion reunion event on Feb 26, 2016 image
Feb 26, 2016
Joe was invited to the
South Philadelphia High School Reunion
317 invitees
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Photos

Joe Marrella's Classmates profile album
Joe Marrella's Classmates profile album
WOW! Memories of getting ready to perform on the Mike Douglas Show in Philly with the 27th Lancers...1976. A Memorable Corps and an Unbelievable Experience with those Fabulous Performers.
For everyone who was intrigued by a drum corps they saw and heard for the very first time; for everyone who took the plunge and wore the uniform; for everyone who met special people who shared a common goal; and for everyon
On Saturday a group of us visited our very famous writer friend, Bill Lyon. Joining Ruth and I were Coach Fran Dunphy, Phil Neuman, and Inquirer Reporter Mike Jensen. Below is Mike’s entry on his Twitter feed.
The Blue Rock Reunion will be missing one of its special members. Lou was one of the snares in the Championship Drum Line that set standards for using 8 snares that has been copied by drum corps and marching bands even to t
WOW! 50 years ago today...JUNE 27...This was the first year I worked with the TROOPERS. Jim Jones brought me in to elevate the drum scores, their only weakness. What a year it was...CYO NATIONAL CHAMPIONS...VFW NATIONAL CHA
Inducted into the New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame. Ralph Pace on the left and Ed Gibbons on the right
Joe Marrella's album, Mobile Uploads
As every grandparent knows and understands, life gets better and better with a grandchild. Our darling Lily gives new meaning to the word "Happiness". A few days with her is an experience like no other. Her parents are nurt
A wonderful visit and lunch with the famous subject of my story "My Grandmother is Smiling" featured in the book "Bandstand Diaries"...Arlene Sullivan... A kind, sweet, soul! Ruth and I were delighted to spend time with th
Joe Marrella's album, Timeline Photos
Joe Marrella's album, Timeline Photos
Joe Marrella's album, Timeline Photos
This young lady, ArleneSullivan, was the Inspiration for the story I wrote which now appears in the book BANDSTAND DIARIES, "MY GRANDMOTHER IS SMILING"
The original Vasella Musketeers National Champion Drum Quartet
Cast of "They're Playing Our Song." I directed this production in 2007.
Rome, Italy
Looks like a post card but I took it in Rome, Italy. I spoke at a World Conference.
I was a member of the Vasella Musketeers National Drum Quartet. We presented this plague to our drum instructor on his 80th birthday. Members from the left are Joey Gibbons, Joe Marrella, Dennis marta and Ed Gibbons.
From our Thanksgiving visit...awesome little girl...she fills our heart!
Today, John Dowlan passed away. This National Champion Drum Quartet was only one of his many, many accomplishments. He was my mentor and role model as a Husband, Father, and Instructor. I owe almost everything in my life to
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