Band Staff
Gary Griffith
Director of Percussion
Originally from Texas, Amanda moved to the Midwest to continue her color guard experience after high school. She performed with the Phantom Regiment from 2001-2005 and the Pride of Cincinnati from 2005-2008 & 2010. While continuing her journey as a performing member, Amanda collaborated with many high school color guards in the Tristate area including Colerain H.S., Miamisburg H.S., Springboro H.S., Sycamore H.S., Northmont H.S., Dunbar H.S. and Mason H.S. Her other accomplishments include teaching Carolina Crown 2007-2008 & 2013 (Caption Head), Santa Clara Vanguard 2009-2012, Zydeco 2011, and the Pride of Cincinnati 2012-2013. Amanda is also an active board member for TriState Marching Arts as a Scholastic A representative.
Gary Griffith majored in music education at Morehead State University. Mr. Griffith has served as a percussion instructor at a number of schools in the region including Campbell County HS, Grant County HS, Dixie Heights HS, Harrison County HS, Ryle HS, Williamstown HS, and Conner HS. Gary is the head percussion instructor for the Marching Tigers and also the Beechwood Percussion Ensemble and teaches the Beechwood Percussion Methods class four days per week. Mr. Griffith’s private students have earned numerous NKBDA Select Band, All-State Band awards, and countless college scholarship dollars. Mr. Griffith has also been active in the indoor percussion activity for several years. Mr. Griffith’s ensembles have placed highly at Tri-State Marching Arts Championships and WGI World Championships. Mr. Griffith is a native of Northern Kentucky and currently resides in Campbell County, Kentucky.
Music Staff
Betty Douglas | Flute
Savannah Starks | Clarinet
Carly Hood | Saxophone
Andrew Reynolds | Trumpet
Natalie Sweasy | Brass/Visual
Gary Griffith | Director of Percussion
Ondraus Cissell | Drumline
Delphy Miyake | Wind Choreographer
Guard Staff
Amanda Morris | Director of Color Guards
Jessica Castaneda | Guard Technician
Becca Lamanna | Guard Technician
Corrine Webster | Guard Technician
Tyler Terrawood | Guard Choreographer
Chase Braun | Guard Choreographer
Design Staff
Robbie Arnold | Visual Consultant
H. Brent Barton | Wind Arranger
Brian Brown | Drill Designer
Bryan Crisp | Music Consultant
Rob Depp | Concept Designer
Justin Fisher | Percussion Arranger
Richard Hinshaw | Winter Guard Designer
Dan Schmitt | Electronics Consultant