Directors & Staff
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Dr. Paul W. Popiel, Dean/Conductor
Dr. Matthew O. Smith, Interim Director of Bands
Sharon Toulouse, Associate Director of Athletic Bands
Melissa Sawyer, Assistant Director of Bands
Leslie O’Neil, Administrative Associate
Graduate Teaching Assistants
- Will Biggs
- David Dayoub
- Brooklynne McGonagle
- Rachel Rellihan
- Eric Tinkler
- Beth Winkelman
- Josh Westcott
Colorguard Instructor
- Melissa Smith
Drumline Instructors
- Alex Vallar
- Zach Frieze
Drum Majors 2024
- Sean Anderson
- Paige Flores
- Austin Christ
Equipment Staff
- Owen Deines
- Anysia Navarrete
- Myles Banks
- Madison Boozer
- Kierra Coleman
Uniform Staff
- Jaylin Holland
- Lolly Winsor
- Jayme Pickering
- Kaylee Schlein
- Kate Crisler
- Madison Records
- Priscilla Munoz
- Hayden Pool
Library Staff
- Omar Robinson
- Dylan Maxwell Ulbrich
- Jillian Arnold
Kappa Kappa Psi President
- Kaitlyn Still
Tau Beta Sigma President
- Jordan Kitch