Meet Ms. Thurman 

This is my third year teaching and my second year at Highland! Here at Highland I direct all of the concert bands 6-12, the Marching Trojan Pride, Basketball Pep Band, Jazz Band, and I enjoy playing my flute in the school's musicals. My favorite thing about teaching so far is the joy and energy that my students bring to my life. It's the best feeling when my students feel accomplished and confident in their skills as musicians and people! I graduated from Butler University in 2023 and am a member of the Indiana Music Educators' Association, where I strive to find new ways to support my students' educational experience. 

Our Highland Band students have earned All Region, All State, and NATIONAL placement as soloists and ensemble members.  Nearly 35% of our High School Band members have earned a trip to ISSMA State Festival for Solo performances as well.  

Band Alumni include Doctors, Lawyers, Pilots, Engineers, Armed Forces members, Teachers, PhD's, and musicians!  Our band program is about opportunity through dedicated service and hard work.