Bigger and Brighter 2021

A Sergeant and Clarinetist in the United States Army Reserve, SGT Craig Bunch is currently the Director of Bands and Orchestra at Hudson’s Bay High School and Jason Lee Middle School in Vancouver, Washington. He began his musical journey following the footsteps of his high school... Read More →

David Lea has been an Artistic Director for the Houston Pride Band since 2018. He joined the ensemble in 2016 and has previously served as trumpet section leader. When he’s not conducting, he continues to play in the trumpet section and is a founding member of Brass Tax, an HPB... Read More →

Deborah Hirsch is in her sixth season as an Artistic Director of the Houston Pride Band. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Deborah grew up around drum corps through her dad. Her first instrument was violin, but she eventually picked up the clarinet and saxophone in high school... Read More →

Derek Hebert (he/him) is now in his tenth anniversary season as the Artistic Director of the Mile High Freedom Bands. He joined the MHFB trombone section in 2012, took over as bandleader of MHFB Swing in 2013, and was appointed the organization’s Artistic Director in spring 2014... Read More →

A National Board Certified Teacher of Instrumental Music, Dr. Joseph Accuardi-Gilliam has lived in the Portland area since birth. He studied music at Portland State University, where he earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Music, and his Master of Education degrees; and, more recently... Read More →