The Flagship Ensemble That Serves as a Huge Recruitment Tool for a Program
Below you will find the various groups I've worked with over the course of my career
At my current position, I serve as the Director of bands of Gretna East High School in Gretna, NE. During the two years of the program's existence, we have seen immense growth from the students. The group continues to place well and has been a consistent crowd favorite.
Years I Worked With the Group:
2023 - Double Agent - 4th place class 3A (13th Overall)
2024 - All Eyes on Me - 3rd place class 3A (9th Overall)
Outstanding Music and Effect - GRI Purple Show
Outstanding Percussion - Bellevue Band Festival
Outstanding Music - Elkhorn Sounds of Excellence
Outstanding Color Guard - Omaha Marching Invitational
At my previous position, I served as the Assistant Director of bands of Papillion - La Vista South High School in Papillion, NE. For the marching band, I played the part of the visual caption head and the resident woodwind specialist. Through this position, I worked with my staff to set the style and technique for the visual program and help to produce a impactful performance in that area. In addition to this, I worked closely with the Woodwinds to establish and reinforce standards of playing and performance musically. During the 2021 season, we were fortunate to earn the visual caption award at both the NSBA State marching competition as well as the BOA Iowa Regional. We also were selected as the Nebraska State Champion Band in 2021 and achieved 2nd place in 2022. I have worked with this group from the 2021 season and onward.
Years I Worked With the Group:
2022 - Beep! Beep! - 2nd Place Nebraska State Marching Competition - Best Visual
2021 - All Aboard! - Nebraska State Marching Champion - Best Visual, Best Effect
Before finishing my undergraduate degree, I was fortunate to work with the great staff at Blue Springs South High School for the 2019 and 2020 seasons. During the 2019 season, I served as the low reeds technician and worked specifically with the Baritone Saxophones and the Bass Clarinets. During the 2020 season, I worked with all of the Saxophones and Low Reeds. Through this position, I was able to help reinforce both musical and visual techniques as well as develop as an educator.
Years I worked With the Group:
2020 - My Covid Playlist
2019 - Grafiti