Jaimia Plancich – Undergraduate Assistant
Jaimia is from Lake Forest Park, WA and is returning for her fourth year in the band. After three years as a member of the Saxophone Section, she is so excited to be a part of Student Staff for the 2019-20 season. Jaimia is also the Director of Ceremonies for the Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity, at the University of Washington. In her free time, Jaimia likes to play saxophone, dance, and hang out with her friends. You can also often find her at her alma mater, Shorecrest High School, helping with both their dance and music programs.
Alex Honeycutt – Staff Assistant
Noelle Tyau – Staff Assistant
Noelle Tyau is from Seattle, Washington and entering her third year at the University of Washington. This will be her first year on student staff and second year with Husky Band. She is a proud member of the Husky Saxes and Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity. Outside of band and school, Noelle likes to enjoy the simple things in life: an ice cream in the park, petting cats around the neighborhood, and a classic Bow tag. She is looking forward to this upcoming season with Husky Band!
Kristen Leierzapf – Uniform Manager
Kristen is from Sammamish, Washington and is returning for her fourth year in Husky Marching Band. She is a member of the piccolo section. Kristen is a senior at the University of Washington Seattle majoring in Industrial & Systems Engineering. She is excited for her new leadership role and is looking forward to another amazing year with her band family. As always, go dawgs!!
John Neumann – Music Librarian
John Neumann is from Camas, Washington, and is in his second year at the University of Washington. John is pursuing a degree in Music Education. He is a member of the Sousaphone Section and also plays tuba in the UW Wind Ensemble. John is an avid composer and arranger and has multiple works for marching and concert band in publication. He hopes to apply his knowledge to make sure everyone can read the great music that the Husky Band is known for.
Hannah Ogden – Attendance Officer
Hannah is entering her second year at UW and band, and is from Sammamish, WA. She is a proud member of the piccolo section and of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity. She is majoring in Music Education and outside of HMB plays flute for different ensembles. In her spare time you can usually find her in coffee shops around Seattle or knitting. Hannah is super excited to join the leadership team this year and as always Go Dawgs!
Denali Cornwell – Drum Major
Denali is from Seattle, Washington, and will be entering his fourth year attending the University of Washington. He is majoring in Computer Science and Software Engineering, with a minor in Mathematics. This will also be his fourth year as a member of Husky Band, and second year serving as a drum major, after two years playing snare drum in the Husky Drumline. Denali is also involved with teaching and mentoring drum majors and student leaders in high school music programs around the Puget Sound region. In his free time he likes to learn about and build or modify high performance cars, as well as advance his education and learn all that he can about computer science.
Alex Aanesen – Drum Major
Alexander “Norway” Aanesen is entering his third year in band and school at the University of Washington, serving his first year as drum major. He is currently working towards a double-degree in communications and music, and was an avid trumpet player before his term as drum major. Alexander is an international student from Norway, and after an exchange year at South Kitsap High School, WA graduated from Bergen Private Academy with a high school diploma in music. In his free time he enjoys running, drinking coffee and rewatching old husky games.
Evan Deiparine – Drum Major
Evan is from Shoreline, Washington, and is a third year student at the University of Washington. He is majoring in Computer Science, with a minor in music. He has been a part of the Mellophone section for 2 years, and this will be his first year serving as Drum Major. In his free time, you can always catch Evan at the IMA, or practicing more music. Go Dawgs!
JaZee Griffith – Feature Twirler
JaZee Griffith is entering her sophomore year with the Husky Marching Band and holds the position of Feature Twirler. JaZee is from Pasco, WA, and she twirled for Hanford High School for four years, graduated as Salutatorian from Three Rivers HomeLink, and received an AA degree from Columbia Basin College. JaZee plans to pursue a degree in Business Administration. In August of 2017, she received the silver medal at an international baton competition in Croatia. JaZee is excited to continue performing with the Husky Band, and she looks forward to the start of band season.
