Meet the Director
Meet the Director
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Phone: (719) 222 - 2222
SCIM Staff Members
SCIM Staff Members
Megan Nguyen
Guard
Caption Head
Coach Megan began working with us in 2024 and serves as our Head Guard Instructor for the SCIM Marching Band and Sand Creek Winter Guard programs. She also teaches at Sand Creek High School!
Nick Finley
Front Ensemble Instructor
Nick joined the SCIM program in 2024 as the Front Ensemble Instructor for both the marching band and winter percussion seasons. His support helped the winter percussion ensemble place 3rd in their division at the 2024–2025 RMPA State Championships. Outside of SCIM, he is the Associate Principal Percussionist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra and holds a Master’s degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Miami.
Coach Bee
Asst. Guard
Coach
Coach "B" is entering her third year as Assistant Guard Coach for both the winter and marching band color guard programs. She helps design show choreography and collaborates with Coach K on instruction. Coach B was a member of the 2024-2025 Anesidora Winter Guard group based out of Arvada, CO.
Coach Kim
Visual
Coach
Coach Kim began working with Sand Creek in 2024 and serves as our Visual Instructor for the Marching Season.
Jadon Cruzan
Composer & Sound Design & Brass Instructor
Mr. Cruzan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory and Composition and is in his second year as an arranger and technology lead for the Sand Creek High School Marching Band. He supports the front ensemble with tech and performance needs, and also assists as a brass instructor. His original compositions have been performed by the UUCS Orchestra, Symphony 21, and the UCCS Brass Quintet.
Jon Forshee
Composer
Dr. Forshee began working with SCIM in the 2024 marching season as our head composer and sound designer. He is the Instructor of Music Technology at UCCS and teaches in the Humanities Program. An innovative composer, Jon's electroacoustic works have been performed across the U.S., Europe, and China. His research focuses on sound synthesis, spatialization, early Western contrapuntal practices, and electronic instrument design. He plays the tuba, electric tuba, and theremin, and directs the UCCS Student Brass Ensemble.
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