Luis Garcia Tenor Instructor LUIS GARCIA graduated from California State University of Fullerton with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He resides in Orange County, CA, working full-time as a […]
Matt Owen
Matt Owen Brass Assistant Caption Manager MATT OWEN is a globally touring electro-tubist, Army Bandsman, clinician, adjudicator, pianist, arranger, and composer—and a leading proponent for the marriage of brass and […]
Katie Takahashi
Katie Takahashi Education Programs Director KATIE TAKAHASHI was born and raised in Walnut, CA. She graduated from Walnut High School in 2013, where she served as the Head Drum Major […]
Steve Tye
Steve Tye Board of Directors STEVE TYE was first elected to the Diamond Bar City Council in November 2005 and re-elected in 2009, 2013, 2018 and 2022. He completed serving […]
Mariam Kaddoura
Mariam Kaddoura Board of Directors With over 10 years of experience in the music field, Los Angeles native MARIAM KADDOURA currently serves as the Manager of Learning for the LA […]
Carrie Appel
Carrie Appel Color Guard Instructor CARRIE APPEL is a proud Pacific Crest alumnae, born and raised in Southern California. Her color guard career started in 2011 and led to an […]
Ron Eichstedt
Ron Eichstedt Brass Instructor RON EICHSTEDT is a native of Southern California, where he grew up in the Inland Empire area. He attended Etiwanda High School under the direction of […]
Seth Shumate
Seth Shumate Brass Instructor SETH SHUMATE is currently working towards his undergraduate degree in horn performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studies with Jonathan Ring, 2nd […]