Otto Peralta Bass Drum Instructor OTTO PERALTA is a percussion educator with over a decade-long commitment to advancement in talent in Southern California. His performance experience includes: Garfield Independent, Gold […]
Zach Wilson
Zach Wilson Snare Instructor ZACH WILSON began his marching career with Chino Hills HS from 2014-2017. He went on to march with the Blue Stars 2017, Pulse Percussion 2018-2022, and […]
Jack May
Jack May Tenor Instructor JACK MAY is a percussion educator from Diamond Bar, CA. He started his marching career at Diamond Bar High School while marching with Pacific Crest the […]
Luis Garcia
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 Joins as Education Programs Director
Pacific Crest welcomes our new Education Programs Director, Katie Takahashi! A native of Walnut, CA, Ms. Takahashi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and her Teaching Credential from the […]
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 […]





