Tiger Band Leadership is selected at the end of a demanding, competitive process. Once selected, these leaders have participated in training that began in early August before the full membership began rehearsals. The 2019-20 Tiger Band Leadership Team is pictured here after completing training in San Antonio. Submitted Photo
Tiger Band Leadership Team 2019-20
When the Dripping Springs High School Tiger Band takes the field during the 2019-20 Marching Season, as well as for their football half-time performances, you’re not simply seeing a well-disciplined regiment of dedicated and exceptional musicians.
Instead, this year’s Tiger Band has become an organization which is led and governed by students. Students have taken ownership of the organizations vision, set high standards in music and academic progress, and accepted responsibility for achieving those goals through hard work and personal integrity—on and off the field.
“This year, we as directors, are asking our members to take ownership of the Tiger Band,” said Band Director Derek Woods, “and with this additional responsibility, we are providing training and team-building opportunities for the band’s leadership to hone the effectiveness of their leadership and interpersonal skills.”
“Aside from musicianship and mastering this year’s intricate and musically-demanding show, we are asking students to step up,” Woods said. “These young men and women are not leaders in title only. They are becoming mentors to new members, shepherds for their sections and responsible for the growth of their respective sections as well as areas of the band’s overall functions.
The 2019-20 DSHS Mighty Tiger Marching Band will be headed by Drum Major Jessica Heintz, with Assistant Drum Majors Madeline Lee, Kearsen Erwin and Reagan Reynolds. Visual Sergeant is Sarah Cox.
Section Leaders include: Flutes -- Sarah Galassini, Madelyn Foster and Alexis Crossan; Clarinets/Bass Clarinets -- Ginger Hudson, Haley Jackson, Jasmine Rolon and Caroline Olson; Alto/Tenor/Baritone Sax -- Drew Wilson and Madeline Brandt; Horns -- Madeleine Hassell, Katherine Larner, and Beth Nokes.
Trumpets -- Johnny Dollard, Kasey Gusella, Cameron Porter and Jadon Putman; Trombones -- Zachary Woten, Anya Dono and Daniel Nolan; Baritones -- Charlotte Bininger and Jake Nobles; Tubas -- Walter Berthelsen; Battery --Colton Kennedy; Pit --Jason Oliphant and Trinity Wade.
Color Guard Captain -- Aimee Brownson-Welch and Color Guard Lieutenants are Mackenzie Newlan and Vivien Tooke.
Director: Derek Woods. Assistant Directors are: Jason Dye, John Pearson and Amanda Petro.
The Dripping Springs community can be proud that our Tiger Band isn’t just producing excellent musicians, but excellent future citizens by learning self-determination through leadership and mentoring lessons.