
SECTION LEADERS

Jacob Reese
Piccolo Section Leader
Jacob is in his second year as Piccolo Section Leader. Jacob is from Olympia, Washington and graduated from Capital High School. He is majoring in Civil Engineering.
"Go Piccs!"

Lucy Nowicki
Piccolo Section Leader
Lucy is in her first year as Piccolo Section Leader. Lucy is from Centralia, Washington and graduated from Centralia High School. She is double-majoring in Psychology and Philosophy.
"Go UW!"

Esmeralda Marquez
Clarinet Section Leader
Esmeralda is in her second year as Clarinet Section Leader. Esmeralda is from Tacoma, Washington and graduated from Bethel High School. She is majoring in Medical Laboratory Science.
"GO DAWGS!"

Jane McKelvey
Clarinet Section Leader
Jane is in her first year as Clarinet Section Leader. Jane is from Seattle, Washington and graduated from Ballard High School. She is majoring in Biochemistry.
"CCTB and go dawgs!!"

Vichet Ros
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
Vichet is in his first year as Alto Saxophone Section Leader. Vichet is from Burien, Washington and graduated from Highline High School. He is majoring in Music Education.
“Super excited to spend my last year at UW with my sax family!”

Eduardo Azevedo Simão Racy
Alto Saxophone Section Leader
Eduardo is in his first year as Alto Saxophone Section Leader in the HMB. Eduardo is from São Paulo, Brazil and graduated from Auburn Riverside High School. He is majoring in Computer Science.
"Representing the most attractive section. Go Dawgs!!"

Aaron Levin
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
Aaron is in his second year as Tenor Saxophone Section Leader. Aaron is from Mercer Island, Washington and graduated from Mercer Island High School. He is majoring in Construction Management.
“Go Dawgs!”

Natalia Breeden
Tenor Saxophone Section Leader
Natalia is in her first year as Tenor Saxophone Section Leader. Natalia is from Longview, Washington and graduated from Mark Morris High School. She is majoring in Environmental Studies.
"Go Dawgs!"

Aeddan Claflin
Trumpet Section Leader
Aeddan is in her first year as Trumpet Section Leader. Aeddan is from Burien, Washington and graduated from Raisbeck Aviation High School. She is majoring in Linguistics and Speech and Hearing Sciences.
"Forty-five players, three parts, one incredible trumpet section."

Logan Carte
Trumpet Section Leader
Logan is in his first year as Trumpet Section Leader. Logan is from Olympia, Washington and graduated from Black Hills High School. He is majoring in Aeronautics and Astronautics.
“So excited to lead the greatest section in the greatest setting!”

Emma Tampinco
Mellophone Section Leader
Emma is in their first year as Mellophone Section Leader. Emma is from Burlington, Washington and graduated from Burlington-Edison High School. They are majoring in Computer Engineering.
"Limit your caffeine intake :)"

Leah Peterson
Mellophone Section Leader
Leah is in her first year as Mellophone Section Leader. Leah is from Bellevue, Washington and graduated from Bellevue High School. She is majoring in Astrophysics.
"Go Dawgs!"

McKenna George
Trombone Section Leader
McKenna is in her second year as Trombone Section Leader. McKenna is from Bellevue, Washington and graduated from Bellevue High School. She is majoring in Business.
“I’m excited to be on leadership again and for the season ahead! Go dawgs!”

Megan O'Neill
Trombone Section Leader
Megan is in her first year as Trombone Section Leader. Megan is from Shoreline, Washington and graduated from Shorecrest High School. She is majoring in Aeronautics & Astronautics.
“Welcome to the Greatest Setting in College Football!”

Zac Petrillo
Baritone Section Leader
Zac is in his first year as Baritone Section Leader. Zac is from Seattle, Washington and graduated from Ingraham High School. He is majoring in Psychology.
“Shoutout to my awesome co-section leader, Sophia!”

Sophia Weissman
Baritone Section Leader
Sophia is in her first year as Baritone Section Leader. Sophia is from Melrose, Massachusetts and graduated from Melrose High School. She is majoring in Neuroscience.
“Shoutout to my MORE awesome co-section leader Zac!”

Emmett Smith
Sousaphone Section Leader
Emmett is in his second year as Sousaphone Section Leader. Emmett is from Vancouver, Washington and graduated from Skyview High School. He is majoring in Political Science.
"I love the Sousaphone"

Foster Patterson
Sousaphone Section Leader
Foster is in his second year as Sousaphone Section Leader in the HMB. Foster is from Aberdeen, Washington and graduated from Aberdeen High School. He is majoring in Music Education.
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“I like to play the tuba”
Aaron McIntosh
Drumline Section Leader
Aaron is in his first year as Drumline Section Leader and was previously the Tenor Drum Subsection Leader. Aaron is from Bothell, Washington and graduated from Lynnwood High School. He is currently teaching the drumline at Mount Ranier High School.
“Husky Stadium has one of the best atmospheres in College Football and I am so glad to be apart of it!”

Daniel Hays
Snare Subsection Leader
Daniel is in his first year as Snare Subection Leader. Daniel is from Issaquah, Washington and graduated from Issaquah High School. He is majoring in Informatics.
“Let’s play some BEATS”
Section Leader FAQ:
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Q: Who is eligible to become section leader?
A: Any member of the band who has completed one full year as a marching member is eligible to interview for a section leader position.
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Q: When are section leader interviews?
A: Section leader interviews are generally held in February and March, with section leaders being announced at the Spring Game in late April.
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Q: How long is a section leader chosen for?
A: Each section leader serves one full year, beginning when they are announced to the band in April at the Spring Game.
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Q: Can you be section leader for more than one year?
A: Yes, section leaders can serve more than one year, however they must re-interview each year as the position is a one year term.