Marching Band Staff


Jamie Burtosky 

Director of CHS Bands


"Hello, I'm Jamie Burtosky and I will be starting my 2nd year @ CHS! I am lucky enough to be starting my 7th season of instructing marching band and I can't wait to continue with the amazing hard work that the students have already put forth." 

Matt and (James) Larsen 

Battery Instructors


"Hello, My name is Matt and I've been a drumline instructor in Idaho for 17 years. I work with Century High, as well as with Rift Percussion. James has been coaching drums for 4 years." 

Ethan Freeburne

Battery Instructor


"Hello, My name is Ethan and this will be my 3rd season working with the Century Drumline. I am currently going to Idaho State University full-time and majoring in Accounting." 

Jake Knievel

Head Front Ensemble Instructor


"Hi, I'm Jake and I've taught as a percussion instructor with CHS Bands for 8 years now. I, also, teach and work with the High Desert Marching Band and Rift Percussion. I'm excited to continue helping students grow into exceptional young adults, in my new position as a College and Career Advisor at CHS." 

Drew Hansen

Front Ensemble Instructor


"Hello, I'm Drew and I have had a great time instructing with Century so far! This is my first season with the band." 


Elsa Ferrin

Front Ensemble Instructor


"Hi, My name is Elisa and this is my first year instructing CHS. I am an alumni of Century High Marching Band." 

Ila Layton

Wind Instructor


"Hello, I'm Ila and I am attending ISU and majoring in Chemistry. I play the cello, trombone, and cymbals." 


Travis Harrison

Wind Instructor


"Hello! My name is Mr. Harrison and I will be student teaching with Ms. Burtosky this spring and helping out with marching band. I am currently studying music education at ISU." 

Kira Torrez

Head Colorguard Coach


"Hi! I'm a Century Band alumni and I'm majoring in Chemistry at ISU. I'm excited for my first season coaching for CHS!" 


Emily Daniel

Assistant Colorguard Coach


"Hi, I'm Emily and I will be helping with the colorguard this season. I am a proud Century guard alumni and I am looking forward to the season!"