INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Cameron Yassaman received his B.A. in Instrumental Music Education from California State University Fresno. There, he studied percussion under David Gabrielson and Dr. Matthew Darling. He also studied conducting under Dr. Gary P. Gilroy. While at Fresno State, Cameron performed with the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Marching Band. Cameron received his teaching credential and a Masters Degree in Multicultural Education from National University. 

Erwin Daniel Merida holds a B.A in Music Education and B.M in Music Performance from the University of California, Los Angeles. While at UCLA, he studied Euphonium with Aubrey Foard, principal Tuba of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Erwin also holds an A.A degree in Music and Applied Arts from Riverside City College, where he studied Euphonium and Trombone under Steve Suminski, and Euphonium with Dr. Lori Stuntz. 

Erwin is an avid performer and has most recently won second prize in the 2021 Mt. San Antonio College Wind Ensemble Solo Competition. He has performed in many music ensembles such as the Riverside City College Wind Ensemble, The RCC Marching Tigers,  the RCC Tuba/Euphonium ensemble, the UCLA Solid Gold Sound Marching Band, and the UCLA Wind Ensemble.

Before arriving to Cleveland in 2023, Erwin was a visual/music instructor for the Ramona High School Dynasty Marching Band and Colorguard, a student teacher working with the bands and Mariachi at Hamilton HS, and taught private piano at the Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood. 

Daniel De Luna has been the Color Guard Caption Head at Cleveland HS since the 2017 Field Season. Under his leadership, the guard program has firmly established itself as one of the strongest guard programs in the region.  

Danny is a highly sought after choreographer, clinician, instructor and designer.  His choreography can be found on field and floor across dozens of Southern California groups. Danny is also a member of the instructional staff for Icon Color Guard, a World Class Independent WGI group. 

In addition to Cleveland, Danny is also works with the students of El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills.

Julio C. Diaz III is the Percussion Director/Arranger/Designer for Grover Cleveland Charter High School.  Julio is a D’Addario Artist who proudly uses Evans, ProMark, Planet Waves, D’Addario strings, and pure sound snares.