Meet The College Team
Sidney Maurice - University of North Texas
Sidney Maurice is an Atlanta native and attended school in Marietta where she began her bassoon studies at the age of 11. Throughout her years in public school, she participated in the All- State Band, Honors District Orchestra, and District Band. She attended Georgia's Governor's Honors Program in 2017 and received the John Philip Sousa Award upon graduating from high school.
Sidney has been teaching private lessons since 2016 and has also worked as a pit orchestra musician. She has been on staff with the Cobb County Middle School Band Camp as well as the SASI Leadership Camp. Sidney is also involved in Marching Arts. She has been on staff with Harrison High School for two years as well as been on the teaching staff and served as Drum Major for the University of North Texas Green Brigade.
Sidney is currently studying at the University of North Texas pursuing a degree in Music Education. She is a bassoon student of Kathleen Reynolds and Dr. Jorge Cruz, and has attended master classes with Eric Varner, Amy Pollard, and Barrick Stees. Sidney also actively takes oboe lessons with Dr. Johnathan Thompson and Jo Darmond. During her time at UNT she has performed with the Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Chamber Music studies and has worked with Dr. Andrew Trachsel, Brett Penshorn, Dr. Nicholas Williams, Dennis Fisher, and Daniel Cook.
Sidney has professional affiliations with the Texas Music Educators Association, Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Young Band Directors of Texas.
Sidney Maurice is an Atlanta native and attended school in Marietta where she began her bassoon studies at the age of 11. Throughout her years in public school, she participated in the All- State Band, Honors District Orchestra, and District Band. She attended Georgia's Governor's Honors Program in 2017 and received the John Philip Sousa Award upon graduating from high school.
Sidney has been teaching private lessons since 2016 and has also worked as a pit orchestra musician. She has been on staff with the Cobb County Middle School Band Camp as well as the SASI Leadership Camp. Sidney is also involved in Marching Arts. She has been on staff with Harrison High School for two years as well as been on the teaching staff and served as Drum Major for the University of North Texas Green Brigade.
Sidney is currently studying at the University of North Texas pursuing a degree in Music Education. She is a bassoon student of Kathleen Reynolds and Dr. Jorge Cruz, and has attended master classes with Eric Varner, Amy Pollard, and Barrick Stees. Sidney also actively takes oboe lessons with Dr. Johnathan Thompson and Jo Darmond. During her time at UNT she has performed with the Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Chamber Music studies and has worked with Dr. Andrew Trachsel, Brett Penshorn, Dr. Nicholas Williams, Dennis Fisher, and Daniel Cook.
Sidney has professional affiliations with the Texas Music Educators Association, Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Young Band Directors of Texas.
Amrutha Murthy - University of North Texas
Amrutha Murthy is a third year music education and flute performance major at the University of North Texas. She studies flute with Dr. Mary Karen Clardy, and has performed with the North Texas Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Chamber Ensembles, and currently serves as the Student Administrator for Operations and Logistics for the Green Brigade Marching Band.
Amrutha studies conducting with her mentor, Professor Daniel Cook, and has been selected to participate in several conducting symposia including the Northwestern University and CU Boulder summer symposia. An avid researcher, she has also been working on defending her thesis on the topic of Flow and Community Psychology in secondary school band environments.
Amrutha has attended the Interlochen Arts Camp from the years 2015-2017, and worked the summers of 2019 and soon 2021 on Camp Life Staff, and cherished her musical experiences from each summer. She holds the position of Colony/Chapter President for the Kappa Kappa Psi Chapter at UNT – a national band fraternity. She also is affiliated as a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, the professional music fraternity. Amrutha has been a part of the YDBT College Team since 2018 and loves working with her colleagues and learning from everyone! She is really looking forward to graduating UNT in 2022 and sharing her love for music with everyone she comes across
Amrutha Murthy is a third year music education and flute performance major at the University of North Texas. She studies flute with Dr. Mary Karen Clardy, and has performed with the North Texas Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Chamber Ensembles, and currently serves as the Student Administrator for Operations and Logistics for the Green Brigade Marching Band.
Amrutha studies conducting with her mentor, Professor Daniel Cook, and has been selected to participate in several conducting symposia including the Northwestern University and CU Boulder summer symposia. An avid researcher, she has also been working on defending her thesis on the topic of Flow and Community Psychology in secondary school band environments.
Amrutha has attended the Interlochen Arts Camp from the years 2015-2017, and worked the summers of 2019 and soon 2021 on Camp Life Staff, and cherished her musical experiences from each summer. She holds the position of Colony/Chapter President for the Kappa Kappa Psi Chapter at UNT – a national band fraternity. She also is affiliated as a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, the professional music fraternity. Amrutha has been a part of the YDBT College Team since 2018 and loves working with her colleagues and learning from everyone! She is really looking forward to graduating UNT in 2022 and sharing her love for music with everyone she comes across
Abby Rieger - University of North Texas
Abby Rieger is a second year music education major at the University of North Texas. Abby is from nearby Carrollton, Texas and currently serves as administrative committee chairperson and flute squad leader in UNT’s marching band, the Green Brigade. Most recently, they’ve performed with the North Texas Concert Band and the UNT flute choir.
Abby is also Vice President of Service for UNT’s newly established Kappa Kappa Psi Xi Beta chapter, and over the summer is also a drum major for the Santa Clara Vanguard drum and bugle corps. Outside of music, they like to read, do calligraphy, and spend time with family. Abby is excited to begin this new year with the YBDT team!
Abby Rieger is a second year music education major at the University of North Texas. Abby is from nearby Carrollton, Texas and currently serves as administrative committee chairperson and flute squad leader in UNT’s marching band, the Green Brigade. Most recently, they’ve performed with the North Texas Concert Band and the UNT flute choir.
Abby is also Vice President of Service for UNT’s newly established Kappa Kappa Psi Xi Beta chapter, and over the summer is also a drum major for the Santa Clara Vanguard drum and bugle corps. Outside of music, they like to read, do calligraphy, and spend time with family. Abby is excited to begin this new year with the YBDT team!
Audrey Gates - University of North Texas
Audrey Gates is a flute player from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is entering her junior year at the University of North Texas, where she studies music education. She has most recently performed with the North Texas Wind Ensemble and Flute Choir.
On campus, she serves as the Vice President for the Phi Tau Chapter of the music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon. She also holds leadership positions within the North Texas Music Educator's Association and the Green Brigade Marching Band.
Outside of her studies, Audrey likes to play sports with her friends, drink coffee, learn songs on the ukulele, and fail to catch fish.
Audrey hopes to one day become a middle school band director, and she looks forward to helping each of her future students discover their unique relationship with music.
Audrey Gates is a flute player from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is entering her junior year at the University of North Texas, where she studies music education. She has most recently performed with the North Texas Wind Ensemble and Flute Choir.
On campus, she serves as the Vice President for the Phi Tau Chapter of the music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon. She also holds leadership positions within the North Texas Music Educator's Association and the Green Brigade Marching Band.
Outside of her studies, Audrey likes to play sports with her friends, drink coffee, learn songs on the ukulele, and fail to catch fish.
Audrey hopes to one day become a middle school band director, and she looks forward to helping each of her future students discover their unique relationship with music.
Michaela Haskell - Texas Christian University
Michaela Haskell is a junior music education major at TCU! She plays the euphonium. At TCU she is involved in YBDT, Music Educators Organization, and Tau Beta Sigma. Upon graduation, she may teach middle school, elementary school music or might pursue a Masters—only time will tell. When she isn’t practicing or studying, she can be found picking up coffee or out on the trails for a run! Go frogs!
Michaela Haskell is a junior music education major at TCU! She plays the euphonium. At TCU she is involved in YBDT, Music Educators Organization, and Tau Beta Sigma. Upon graduation, she may teach middle school, elementary school music or might pursue a Masters—only time will tell. When she isn’t practicing or studying, she can be found picking up coffee or out on the trails for a run! Go frogs!
Kaitlyn Norwood - Texas Christian University
Kaitlyn Norwood is a Junior Instrumental Music Education major at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. She currently studies with Dr. David Begnoche, and has performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Brian Youngblood, Mr. Matthew Garrett, and Mr. Bobby Francis.
Kaitlyn’s professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Trombone Society, Young Band Directors of Texas, Alpha Delta Pi, Tau Beta Sigma, and The Order of Omega. As a member of Tau Beta Sigma, a music service sorority that promotes equality and diversity, including empowering women in the band profession, served on the executive panel as Impact Officer which helps the band with marching band uniforms and logistics for the Horned Frog-Marching Band. She currently works with the
incoming members of Tau Beta Sigma as the Membership Coordinator.
When Kaitlyn is not studying, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and watching Netflix. The summer of 2019 she spent two months abroad in Sydney, Australia working as the Training and Education intern for a start-up company called Umbo. During her time in Australia she travelled to four cities including Cairns where she skydived from 15,000ft.
Kaitlyn has been teaching private lessons, masterclasses, and been a marching technician in Fort Worth ISD and Aledo ISD for the past several years and hopes to continue throughout her collegiate career. Her future goals are to be a music educator or administrator, further her education with a masters, and strives to inspire and teach others through the application of music to guide students and peers to be the best version of themselves.
Kaitlyn Norwood is a Junior Instrumental Music Education major at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. She currently studies with Dr. David Begnoche, and has performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band under the direction of Mr. Brian Youngblood, Mr. Matthew Garrett, and Mr. Bobby Francis.
Kaitlyn’s professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Trombone Society, Young Band Directors of Texas, Alpha Delta Pi, Tau Beta Sigma, and The Order of Omega. As a member of Tau Beta Sigma, a music service sorority that promotes equality and diversity, including empowering women in the band profession, served on the executive panel as Impact Officer which helps the band with marching band uniforms and logistics for the Horned Frog-Marching Band. She currently works with the
incoming members of Tau Beta Sigma as the Membership Coordinator.
When Kaitlyn is not studying, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and watching Netflix. The summer of 2019 she spent two months abroad in Sydney, Australia working as the Training and Education intern for a start-up company called Umbo. During her time in Australia she travelled to four cities including Cairns where she skydived from 15,000ft.
Kaitlyn has been teaching private lessons, masterclasses, and been a marching technician in Fort Worth ISD and Aledo ISD for the past several years and hopes to continue throughout her collegiate career. Her future goals are to be a music educator or administrator, further her education with a masters, and strives to inspire and teach others through the application of music to guide students and peers to be the best version of themselves.
Aidan Kane - Texas Christian University
Aidan Kane is a junior music education student at Texas Christian University (TCU), where he studies clarinet under Dr. Corey Mackey. He has performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Symphonic band, Concert Band, Horned Frog Marching Band, and the HARK clarinet quartet under Mr. Bobby Francis, Mr. Brian Youngblood, and Mr. Matthew Garrett.
Currently, Aidan is the Band Instrumental Division Chair of TCU’s Music Educator’s Organization (MEO). He is also a member of TCU’s Chancellor’s Leadership Program and a Community Scholar.
When he isn’t studying or playing his instrument, Aidan enjoys running, biking, watching movies, and spending time with his close friends. After graduating, Aidan plans on being a band director and fostering a love for knowledge and music within his students. Additionally, he aspires to work with first generation college students.
Aidan Kane is a junior music education student at Texas Christian University (TCU), where he studies clarinet under Dr. Corey Mackey. He has performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Symphonic band, Concert Band, Horned Frog Marching Band, and the HARK clarinet quartet under Mr. Bobby Francis, Mr. Brian Youngblood, and Mr. Matthew Garrett.
Currently, Aidan is the Band Instrumental Division Chair of TCU’s Music Educator’s Organization (MEO). He is also a member of TCU’s Chancellor’s Leadership Program and a Community Scholar.
When he isn’t studying or playing his instrument, Aidan enjoys running, biking, watching movies, and spending time with his close friends. After graduating, Aidan plans on being a band director and fostering a love for knowledge and music within his students. Additionally, he aspires to work with first generation college students.
Anna Rutherford - Texas Christian University
Anna Rutherford is a junior music education student at Texas Christian University (TCU) where she studies classical and jazz saxophone with Mr. Joe Eckert. Anna has performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble I, Horned Frog Marching Band, Concert Band, and Saxophone Quartet under the direction of Mr. Joe Eckert, Mr. Bobby Francis, Mr. Brian Youngblood, and Mr. Matthew Garrett.
Currently, Anna is the Vice President for the TCU Music Educators Organization and a saxophone section leader in the Horned Frog Marching Band. She also serves as the alumni secretary for the Gamma Sigma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi (the National Honorary Band Fraternity) and is a member of the John V. Roach Honors College. Anna is a college intern for the Keller Area Youth Jazz Orchestra (KAYJO) where she coaches high school jazz musicians in an extracurricular jazz ensemble.
When she's not playing her instrument, Anna loves to spend time reading (especially the works of Brandon Sanderson), embroidering, and baking elaborate desserts. She is excited to pursue a career as a Texas band director upon graduation from TCU.
Anna Rutherford is a junior music education student at Texas Christian University (TCU) where she studies classical and jazz saxophone with Mr. Joe Eckert. Anna has performed with the TCU Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble I, Horned Frog Marching Band, Concert Band, and Saxophone Quartet under the direction of Mr. Joe Eckert, Mr. Bobby Francis, Mr. Brian Youngblood, and Mr. Matthew Garrett.
Currently, Anna is the Vice President for the TCU Music Educators Organization and a saxophone section leader in the Horned Frog Marching Band. She also serves as the alumni secretary for the Gamma Sigma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi (the National Honorary Band Fraternity) and is a member of the John V. Roach Honors College. Anna is a college intern for the Keller Area Youth Jazz Orchestra (KAYJO) where she coaches high school jazz musicians in an extracurricular jazz ensemble.
When she's not playing her instrument, Anna loves to spend time reading (especially the works of Brandon Sanderson), embroidering, and baking elaborate desserts. She is excited to pursue a career as a Texas band director upon graduation from TCU.
Tanner Carter - Texas A&M University-Commerce
Tanner Carter is a junior music education major at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He studies with Dr. Daniel Kelly, and has performed with the TAMUC Symphonic Band under the direction of Mr. Allan Goodwin as well as the TAMUC Wind Ensemble under Mr. Phillip Clements, Jazz Ensemble II, Brass Choir, “Pride of the Court” Basketball Band, and the “Pride” Marching Band.
In addition to performing, Tanner is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, and is the Band Stage/Facilities Manager. Tanner has also worked at Wylie High School as a marching band technician.
In his spare time, Tanner loves hiking, playing golf and yoga. When he graduates college he aspires to be a band director and eventually to move into arts administration.
Tanner Carter is a junior music education major at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He studies with Dr. Daniel Kelly, and has performed with the TAMUC Symphonic Band under the direction of Mr. Allan Goodwin as well as the TAMUC Wind Ensemble under Mr. Phillip Clements, Jazz Ensemble II, Brass Choir, “Pride of the Court” Basketball Band, and the “Pride” Marching Band.
In addition to performing, Tanner is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, and is the Band Stage/Facilities Manager. Tanner has also worked at Wylie High School as a marching band technician.
In his spare time, Tanner loves hiking, playing golf and yoga. When he graduates college he aspires to be a band director and eventually to move into arts administration.
Glenna Stalcup - Texas A&M University-Commerce
Glenna Stalcup is a sophomore Music Education Major at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Glenna is a member of the horn studio and studies under Mr. Michael Morrow. Glenna is currently a member of the Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Phillip Clements, and has also performed with the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mr. Allan Goodwind, the "Pride" Marching Band, and the "Pride of the Court"Basketball Band.
In addition to performing, Glena is a student worker, serving as one of the band librarians, and is a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity.
In her spare time, Glenna enjoys spending time with her friends and family, serving at church, listening to musicals, and playing board games. When she graduates, Glenna aspires to further spread the joys and rewards of music to others as a band director.
Glenna Stalcup is a sophomore Music Education Major at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Glenna is a member of the horn studio and studies under Mr. Michael Morrow. Glenna is currently a member of the Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Mr. Phillip Clements, and has also performed with the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mr. Allan Goodwind, the "Pride" Marching Band, and the "Pride of the Court"Basketball Band.
In addition to performing, Glena is a student worker, serving as one of the band librarians, and is a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity.
In her spare time, Glenna enjoys spending time with her friends and family, serving at church, listening to musicals, and playing board games. When she graduates, Glenna aspires to further spread the joys and rewards of music to others as a band director.
Jesse Vela - Texas A&M University-Commerce
Jesse Vela is a third year Music Education Major at Texas A&M University 0 Commerce. He is a member of the percussion studio, where he studies under Dr. Brian Zator, Mr Cory Doran, Mrs. Sandi Rennick, and Mr, Kent Hillman. Jesse is currently a member of the top percussion ensemble under the direction of Dr. Zator. He is a member of the TAMU-C Wind Ensemble under Mr. Phillip Clements, has performed with the Symphonic Band under Mr. Allan Goodwin, and is the Drum Captain for The "Pride" Marching Band.
In addition to performances, Jesse also serves at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, TX. There he helps teach high school small groups, as well as light engineering on the media team. During the summer, Jesse works as a marching band tech for various high schools, and is a member of Mr. Frank Troyka's staff at the TAMU-C Summer Leadership Camp.
When he's not working or practicing, Jesse enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and reading. After graduating, Jesse plans to be a band director in order to develop students into the great people they have the potential to be.
Jesse Vela is a third year Music Education Major at Texas A&M University 0 Commerce. He is a member of the percussion studio, where he studies under Dr. Brian Zator, Mr Cory Doran, Mrs. Sandi Rennick, and Mr, Kent Hillman. Jesse is currently a member of the top percussion ensemble under the direction of Dr. Zator. He is a member of the TAMU-C Wind Ensemble under Mr. Phillip Clements, has performed with the Symphonic Band under Mr. Allan Goodwin, and is the Drum Captain for The "Pride" Marching Band.
In addition to performances, Jesse also serves at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, TX. There he helps teach high school small groups, as well as light engineering on the media team. During the summer, Jesse works as a marching band tech for various high schools, and is a member of Mr. Frank Troyka's staff at the TAMU-C Summer Leadership Camp.
When he's not working or practicing, Jesse enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and reading. After graduating, Jesse plans to be a band director in order to develop students into the great people they have the potential to be.
Cristina Cruz - University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
Cristina Cruz is a College Representative for Young Band Directors of Texas. She graduated from Red Oak High School in 2019 and is currently in her second year at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Her primary instrument is trombone and she can’t wait to meet her future students!
Cristina Cruz is a College Representative for Young Band Directors of Texas. She graduated from Red Oak High School in 2019 and is currently in her second year at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Her primary instrument is trombone and she can’t wait to meet her future students!
Brea Knight - University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
Brea Knight is a Junior Music Education major at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She has played the flute for the past 10 years and currently studies under Sheryl Goodnight. She has performed with the UMHB Wind Ensemble, Blackshirt Cru Spirit Band, and Woodwind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Nils Landsburg, Professor Michael J. Garasi, and Mrs. Michelle Palmer.
In addition to that, Brea Knight is also an active member of Kappa Kappa Psi and is going on her second year on the Executive Council as the Service Coordinator. Brea Knight is also currently serving as the flute section leader for the Blackshirt Cru Spirit Band.
In her spare time, Brea enjoys singing, reading, drawing, and hanging out with her friends. After graduation, she wants to inspire and guide her students to be the best that they can be and make sure they strive for success. Brea is very excited to serve on YBDT and can’t wait to meet her future students!
Brea Knight is a Junior Music Education major at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She has played the flute for the past 10 years and currently studies under Sheryl Goodnight. She has performed with the UMHB Wind Ensemble, Blackshirt Cru Spirit Band, and Woodwind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Nils Landsburg, Professor Michael J. Garasi, and Mrs. Michelle Palmer.
In addition to that, Brea Knight is also an active member of Kappa Kappa Psi and is going on her second year on the Executive Council as the Service Coordinator. Brea Knight is also currently serving as the flute section leader for the Blackshirt Cru Spirit Band.
In her spare time, Brea enjoys singing, reading, drawing, and hanging out with her friends. After graduation, she wants to inspire and guide her students to be the best that they can be and make sure they strive for success. Brea is very excited to serve on YBDT and can’t wait to meet her future students!
Emily Dean - Tyler Junior College
Emily Dean is a Sophomore music education major at Tyler Junior College. She studies with Mr. Tom McGowan and performs with the TJC Wind Ensemble under the batons of Mr. Jeremy Strickland and Dr. Eddie Airheart. She also performs with the Apache Marching Band, Apache Punch Drumline, TJC Percussion Ensemble, and sings with both Jazz I & II Ensembles.
In addition to performing, Emily is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity, and serves her chapter and band as the Zeta Xi Historian. She is also a member of TJC Future Music Educators and the Phi Theta Kappa International academic honor society.
When Emily is not studying, she enjoys journaling, traveling, reading, hiking, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Tucker. Emily continues to teach Military Style Drum Majors and Percussion Private Lessons in East Texas as she has for the past three years.
Emily’s goals for the future include graduating from TJC with her Associate’s in Music, transferring to a four-year university to complete her Bachelor’s in Music Education, becoming a music educator and/or administrator, and furthering her education in grad school.
Emily Dean is a Sophomore music education major at Tyler Junior College. She studies with Mr. Tom McGowan and performs with the TJC Wind Ensemble under the batons of Mr. Jeremy Strickland and Dr. Eddie Airheart. She also performs with the Apache Marching Band, Apache Punch Drumline, TJC Percussion Ensemble, and sings with both Jazz I & II Ensembles.
In addition to performing, Emily is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity, and serves her chapter and band as the Zeta Xi Historian. She is also a member of TJC Future Music Educators and the Phi Theta Kappa International academic honor society.
When Emily is not studying, she enjoys journaling, traveling, reading, hiking, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Tucker. Emily continues to teach Military Style Drum Majors and Percussion Private Lessons in East Texas as she has for the past three years.
Emily’s goals for the future include graduating from TJC with her Associate’s in Music, transferring to a four-year university to complete her Bachelor’s in Music Education, becoming a music educator and/or administrator, and furthering her education in grad school.
Emily Fulwood - Tyler Junior College
Emily Fulwood is a freshman music education major at Tyler Junior College. She performs with the TJC Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Jeremy Strickland, and Dr. Eddie Airheart. She also performs with the Touch of Gold Color Guard at TJC.
When Emily is not studying or rehearsing, she enjoys ballet, art, singing, working out, and spending time with her family and friends.
Emily’s goals for the future include graduating from TJC, and transferring to a four year university to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Music education. She will also minor in dance. She hopes to become a music educator as well as a color guard instructor and choreographer.
Emily Fulwood is a freshman music education major at Tyler Junior College. She performs with the TJC Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Jeremy Strickland, and Dr. Eddie Airheart. She also performs with the Touch of Gold Color Guard at TJC.
When Emily is not studying or rehearsing, she enjoys ballet, art, singing, working out, and spending time with her family and friends.
Emily’s goals for the future include graduating from TJC, and transferring to a four year university to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Music education. She will also minor in dance. She hopes to become a music educator as well as a color guard instructor and choreographer.
Claudia Fuenmayor - Sam Houston State University
Claudia Fuenmayor is one of the College Representatives for Sam Houston State University for Young Band Directors of Texas. Claudia is currently a sophomore pursuing her Bachelors in Music Education.
Claudia’s primary instrument is clarinet and secondary is oboe. Her ultimate goal in life is to introduce fine arts to the children in Venezuela and demonstrate how music can be the perfect distraction from reality.
Aside music, Claudia also enjoys being an Orientation Leader and helping freshmen with the challenging transition into college.
With her free time, one can find Claudia going on runs with her dog, rock climbing, or binging Gilmore Girls.
Claudia Fuenmayor is one of the College Representatives for Sam Houston State University for Young Band Directors of Texas. Claudia is currently a sophomore pursuing her Bachelors in Music Education.
Claudia’s primary instrument is clarinet and secondary is oboe. Her ultimate goal in life is to introduce fine arts to the children in Venezuela and demonstrate how music can be the perfect distraction from reality.
Aside music, Claudia also enjoys being an Orientation Leader and helping freshmen with the challenging transition into college.
With her free time, one can find Claudia going on runs with her dog, rock climbing, or binging Gilmore Girls.
Caitlyn Tucker - Sam Houston State University
Caitlyn Tucker is one of the college representatives for Sam Houston State University. She is from Huntsville, Texas. Currently, and is currently studying Music Education at Sam Houston State University. Caitlyn is an Oboist, and double reed enthusiast!
Caitlyn has been a part of many organization on campus including SHSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and she served as a student leader for the Bearkat Marching Band. Caitlyn is currently an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota, a fraternity of women who share the passion of music, where she currently serves as Vice President Membership!
After graduating from Sam Houston State University, Caitlyn hopes to teach beginner and middle school level band and change lives one note at a time! She is looking forward to her time as the SHSU Representative for YBDT!
Caitlyn Tucker is one of the college representatives for Sam Houston State University. She is from Huntsville, Texas. Currently, and is currently studying Music Education at Sam Houston State University. Caitlyn is an Oboist, and double reed enthusiast!
Caitlyn has been a part of many organization on campus including SHSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and she served as a student leader for the Bearkat Marching Band. Caitlyn is currently an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota, a fraternity of women who share the passion of music, where she currently serves as Vice President Membership!
After graduating from Sam Houston State University, Caitlyn hopes to teach beginner and middle school level band and change lives one note at a time! She is looking forward to her time as the SHSU Representative for YBDT!