Piccolo Section Leaders
Tiffany Galicia
Tiffany is from Missouri City, Texas, and is returning for her third year in the Husky Marching Band! She is a junior at the University of Washington Seattle studying Mathematics. Tiffany is excited to be in her new leadership role, and is looking forward to continuing with such a lively, close-knit group for another year. Go Dawgs!
Madison Johnson
Madison is a senior at the University of Washington Seattle majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering. She graduated from Columbia High School in Burbank, Washington, and is the first in her family to pursue higher education. Outside of marching band you can find Madison handing out in the engineering library. She is grateful for all of the opportunities HMB has provided her, and is excited for an amazing final year. Go Dawgs!
Clarinet Section Leaders
Sophie Beck
Sophie is a senior from Seattle, Washington, double majoring in Art and Psychology. She was a member of the Seattle All-City Marching Band and the Roosevelt High School Marching Band prior to joining Husky Band. Outside of marching band, she plays the oboe and English horn in the UW Symphonic Band and Concert Band. She is looking forward to this coming season, and is very excited to get back on the field to perform.
Nick Wedler
Nick is beginning his fourth year in band, and is from Snohomish, Washington. He is a senior majoring in Psychology with minors in Philosophy and Music. In his free time, he enjoys bowling, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. His favorite Husky Band song is “Neck.” He is looking forward to his first season as Section Leader, and is eager to contribute to another great year for Husky Band!
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
Sofia Dolce
Sofia is from Issaquah, Washington, and is a fourth year member of the Husky Marching Band. A senior at the University of Washington Seattle, Sofia is studying Industrial and Systems Engineering but is also interested in jazz, international relations, and Spanish-Language literature. She is excited to team up with her freshman year roommate, Edie, to lead the saxophone section. In her spare time, Sofia loves to play recreational soccer with band friends, play in a jazz combo, and think about her next travel destination. She is most excited to meet the incoming band members, and to have an exciting and memorable last year in band. Go Dawgs!
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
Edie Myers-Power
Edie is a fourth year band member from Camas, Washington, and she is so excited to be the Tenor Saxophone Section Leader for the 2018 season! She is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a minor in Music. When she’s not at band practice, she’s singing with the UW Chamber Singers. She recently completed the Disney College Program in Anaheim, CA, so it’s safe to say she is a Disney fanatic. Her favorite song to play in Husky Band is “Smells Like Teen Spirit” because it has great choreography. She loves making new friends, and she can’t wait to meet all the new members in September! Go Dawgs!
Trumpet Section Leaders
Cierra LeBlanc
Cierra will be entering her fourth year at the University of Washington. Cierra is one of the Trumpet Section Leaders and is pursuing a major in Microbiology. Raised in Camas, WA, she started playing the trumpet in elementary school, and has pursued that passion all the way through her final year of college. Outside of band, she enjoys classical piano, hiking, drawing, and video games. Cierra is incredibly thankful for the unique opportunities and friendships that the Husky Band has provided over the last 4 years, and is excited for a final year with her Trumpet Section family.
Cerys DeLorenzo
Cerys is a senior from Snohomish, Washington and is a fourth year member of the Trumpet Section. He is majoring in Mathematics with minors in Music and Education. In his free time, Cerys enjoys tennis, baseball, snowboarding, video games and rooting for the Huskies! Cerys is also a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity on campus. His favorite Husky Band stands tunes are “Uprising” and “Neck.” He is looking forward to working with such an incredible leadership team and is very excited to meet all the new Husky Band members!
Mellophone Section Leader
James Horne
James is in his fourth year at the University of Washington and has been a member of the Husky Band for three years. He is majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Music and a goal to pursue a career in acoustical engineering. He is from Snohomish, Washington and has participated in numerous band programs in the last ten years. James loves to travel, dance, play piano, eat, and spend time with friends. James is excited to work with the Mellophone Section and is looking forward to a great season in Husky Band!
Trombone Section Leaders
Eric Westergard
Eric is from Mercer Island, Washington, and is a senior at the University of Washington. He is currently pursuing a degree in International Relations and has a general interest in global and domestic politics. When not studying or enjoying his time with his Husky Band family, he likes to spend time outside hiking, playing soccer and tennis, and biking. He also plays piano and enjoys reading a variety of books. Eric is looking forward to welcoming new trombone members into the section and is greatly appreciative for the wonderful experiences and friendships that Husky Band has provided. Go Dawgs!
Jonah Cortez
Jonah is beginning his fourth year in band and school at the University of Washington. He is majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Chemistry and Music. Originally from Tustin, California, Jonah started playing the trombone in fifth grade and continued playing in band throughout middle and high school. As a former Trombone Section Leader of the Beckman High School Patriot Marching Band, he hopes to bring his leadership experience and success with him to the Husky Band Trombone Section. Outside of band, Jonah enjoys running, hiking, eating food, and watching sports at UW. Above all, he is passionate about helping people and wants to make his final year at the University of Washington the best for everyone in his section. Go Dawgs!
Baritone Section Leader
Alison Guard
Alison is majoring in Biochemistry and is in her third year of school and band. She is also the Service Committee Head of the Gamma chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a National Honorary Band Fraternity on campus. She is from Kenmore, Washington and originally started band in the fourth grade on trumpet and has been playing ever since. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, running, and playing with dogs. She is very excited to meet the new members of the Husky Band and can’t wait to see what the next season has in store!
Sousaphone Section Leader
Kero Henein
Kero is in his fourth year with the Husky Marching Band, and is excited to be the Sousaphone Section Leader for the 2018 season! He is majoring in Public Health at the University of Washington, and is from Bellevue, Washington. Kero is thrilled to spend one more season with his Sousaphone family, and is looking forward to meeting all of the new rookies. Go Dawgs!
Drumline Section Leader
Chris Serica
Chris is a senior from Arlington, Washington, and is majoring in Political Science. He has been in band since the fifth grade, beginning on bells, moved to the snare drum, then got into marching percussion in high school. Throughout high school, Chris was in a number of ensembles including Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Jazz II and Jazz I on drumset, and various pep bands throughout the sports seasons. He graduated from Arlington High School in 2015 and has hopes of becoming a reserve US Naval Intelligence Officer while pursuing a career in Federal Law Enforcement upon graduating from the University of Washington.
Drumline Sub-Section Leaders
Kyle Olason
Kyle is beginning his second year as the Tenor Sub-Section Leader. Kyle is a fourth year student at the University of Washington, and is from Hillsboro, Oregon. He is majoring in Interactive Media Design at UW Bothell while participating in various organizations in Seattle. Kyle is looking forward to leading a massive seven man quadline throughout his final season. Go Dawgs!
Coleman Holt
Coleman is the Bass Drum Sub-Section Leader this year. He is a fourth year from Arlington, Washington. He has been playing percussion since middle school, and transitioned to marching band in high school. When Coleman is not drumming, he takes every chance he can to get on his motorcycle and ride. Coleman is excited to have the opportunity to lead in his final year with Husky Band and is ready to have an awesome season. Go Dawgs!
Matthew Martin
Matthew is the Cymbal Sub-Section Leader and is a Sophomore at the University of Washington. He is studying Political Science and hopes to also major in Communications. He is from Port Orchard, Washington, where he was a drum major at South Kitsap High School for two years. He enjoys water sports, exploring different instruments, and making new friends in and out of Husky Marching Band. Go Dawgs!
