2019 GREENDALE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND STAFF
DIRECTOR OF BANDS: Tom Reifenberg
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Tom began teaching at Greendale High School in the fall of 2001. He received his undergraduate degree in music education from UW-Whitewater (2001), studying conducting under Dr. Glenn Hayes and piano under Dr. Myung-Hee Chung. Tom attained his masters degree in music education from Boston University (2008). Tom was recently named the recipient of the 2017 Michael G. George Distinguished Service Award, the 2016 Greendale Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year; a 2015 Herb Kohl Fellowship recipient, honoring excellence in education throughout Wisconsin; Wisconsin's representative in School Band & Orchestra Magazine's annual "50 Directors Who Make a Difference" report (December 2013); one of the youngest members inducted into the Wisconsin Bandmasters Association (June 2015); and recipient of the B93.3FM Teacher of the Month and Teacher of the Year awards (2009). He is the co-founder (2003) and music director of the award-winning Greendale Community Theatre, and has music-directed close to 60 theatrical productions throughout the Milwaukee area. A NAfME and WMEA member, he has served on the WSMA state marching band committee and the UWAY Board of Directors. Tom is also the organist at Greendale Community Church, beginning his tenure in October of 2013 following eight years at Trinity Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee. He is married to guard caption head Tami Reifenberg, and they spend their limited free time loving and caring for 7-year-old Liam, their sports-enthusiast little boy.
Tom began teaching at Greendale High School in the fall of 2001. He received his undergraduate degree in music education from UW-Whitewater (2001), studying conducting under Dr. Glenn Hayes and piano under Dr. Myung-Hee Chung. Tom attained his masters degree in music education from Boston University (2008). Tom was recently named the recipient of the 2017 Michael G. George Distinguished Service Award, the 2016 Greendale Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year; a 2015 Herb Kohl Fellowship recipient, honoring excellence in education throughout Wisconsin; Wisconsin's representative in School Band & Orchestra Magazine's annual "50 Directors Who Make a Difference" report (December 2013); one of the youngest members inducted into the Wisconsin Bandmasters Association (June 2015); and recipient of the B93.3FM Teacher of the Month and Teacher of the Year awards (2009). He is the co-founder (2003) and music director of the award-winning Greendale Community Theatre, and has music-directed close to 60 theatrical productions throughout the Milwaukee area. A NAfME and WMEA member, he has served on the WSMA state marching band committee and the UWAY Board of Directors. Tom is also the organist at Greendale Community Church, beginning his tenure in October of 2013 following eight years at Trinity Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee. He is married to guard caption head Tami Reifenberg, and they spend their limited free time loving and caring for 7-year-old Liam, their sports-enthusiast little boy.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BANDS: Liz Parsons
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Liz joined the Greendale percussion staff in January of 2015, and was appointed Assistant Director of Bands in summer of 2016. She recently graduated cum laude from UW-Milwaukee with a BFA in Instrumental/General Music Education as well as Percussion Performance. She studied percussion with Carl Storniolo and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra percussionists Thomas Wetzel and Dean Borghesani, as well as Sheila Feay-Shaw, Jon Gilliland, Scott Emmons, and Catherine Robertson for Music Education. Liz was awarded percussion, music education, talent, and hard work scholarships during her time at UWM. Liz has a background in marching percussion beginning in Kenosha, WI with the Kenosha Beats Indoor Drumline where she was able to compete in both MPA and WGI. She also participated in Band of the BlackWatch in Kenosha, WI, where she is now a percussion and marching instructor. For two years, Liz worked with the University Youth Wind Ensembles at UWM as a percussion coach, where her duties included percussion equipment and teaching the advanced middle and high school students percussion techniques and rehearsal etiquette. Liz has performed with many ensembles at UWM including Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Symphony Orchestra. She was also section leader for Wind Ensemble who she traveled with to North Carolina in 2013 for the College Band Directors National Association Conference. They also traveled to San Jose, California in July of 2015 for the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference. Liz continues to perform, most recently with the award-winning Greendale Community Theatre. In addition to her duties at GHS, she directs all 5th grade bands in the district and teaches lessons at GMS.
Liz joined the Greendale percussion staff in January of 2015, and was appointed Assistant Director of Bands in summer of 2016. She recently graduated cum laude from UW-Milwaukee with a BFA in Instrumental/General Music Education as well as Percussion Performance. She studied percussion with Carl Storniolo and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra percussionists Thomas Wetzel and Dean Borghesani, as well as Sheila Feay-Shaw, Jon Gilliland, Scott Emmons, and Catherine Robertson for Music Education. Liz was awarded percussion, music education, talent, and hard work scholarships during her time at UWM. Liz has a background in marching percussion beginning in Kenosha, WI with the Kenosha Beats Indoor Drumline where she was able to compete in both MPA and WGI. She also participated in Band of the BlackWatch in Kenosha, WI, where she is now a percussion and marching instructor. For two years, Liz worked with the University Youth Wind Ensembles at UWM as a percussion coach, where her duties included percussion equipment and teaching the advanced middle and high school students percussion techniques and rehearsal etiquette. Liz has performed with many ensembles at UWM including Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Symphony Orchestra. She was also section leader for Wind Ensemble who she traveled with to North Carolina in 2013 for the College Band Directors National Association Conference. They also traveled to San Jose, California in July of 2015 for the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference. Liz continues to perform, most recently with the award-winning Greendale Community Theatre. In addition to her duties at GHS, she directs all 5th grade bands in the district and teaches lessons at GMS.
DESIGN STAFF
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Levi Chavis
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WIND COMPOSER/ARRANGER: Evan VanDoren
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PERCUSSION/ELECTRONICS ARRANGER: Jordan Stern
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VISUAL DESIGN: Mitch Rogers
Mitch is a drill designer, marching instructor, consultant, judge and clinician working throughout the U.S, Japan, Thailand and Singapore. His well-staged, innovative designs have won championships in many states and five countries. He has designed shows for many BOA Regional, Grand National, and State Contest Finalists and Champions as well as the Cavaliers, Bluecoats, and Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, and the world famous Aimachi Marching Band of Nagoya, Japan. http://www.mitchrogers.net/
Mitch is a drill designer, marching instructor, consultant, judge and clinician working throughout the U.S, Japan, Thailand and Singapore. His well-staged, innovative designs have won championships in many states and five countries. He has designed shows for many BOA Regional, Grand National, and State Contest Finalists and Champions as well as the Cavaliers, Bluecoats, and Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, and the world famous Aimachi Marching Band of Nagoya, Japan. http://www.mitchrogers.net/
VISUAL DESIGN: Jacob Turnbow
As well as designing, Jacob is the Marching Band Director at Milford High School (Highland, MI). He has been teaching competitive marching band since 2002 for several groups in Michigan including; L’anse Creuse HS North, Livonia Franklin HS, Milford HS, Novi HS, Southgate Anderson HS, and West Bloomfield HS. Jacob has served in Visual and Brass Caption Head positions for several schools as well as in other instructional and design capacities. He was also on the Visual Staff for the World Class Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps in 2015 (75th anniversary season). Jacob Turnbow attended Wayne State University where he studied Instrumental Music Education (K-12). He resides in Brighton, MI with his wife, and 3 kids. http://jacobturnbow.com/
As well as designing, Jacob is the Marching Band Director at Milford High School (Highland, MI). He has been teaching competitive marching band since 2002 for several groups in Michigan including; L’anse Creuse HS North, Livonia Franklin HS, Milford HS, Novi HS, Southgate Anderson HS, and West Bloomfield HS. Jacob has served in Visual and Brass Caption Head positions for several schools as well as in other instructional and design capacities. He was also on the Visual Staff for the World Class Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps in 2015 (75th anniversary season). Jacob Turnbow attended Wayne State University where he studied Instrumental Music Education (K-12). He resides in Brighton, MI with his wife, and 3 kids. http://jacobturnbow.com/
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
VISUAL COORDINATOR: Chad Quamme
Chad Quamme has been an active instructor in drum corps, marching band and winter guard over the last twenty years. Through his years of teaching he has worked with finalist groups in Drum Corps International and Winter Guard International as well as many Wisconsin State Marching Band Championships. Currently he writes drills for marching bands in Wisconsin, Michigan and Texas and adjudicates all over the country. He is a history teacher at Beloit Memorial High School in Beloit, Wisconsin and resides in Greenfield, Wisconsin.
Chad Quamme has been an active instructor in drum corps, marching band and winter guard over the last twenty years. Through his years of teaching he has worked with finalist groups in Drum Corps International and Winter Guard International as well as many Wisconsin State Marching Band Championships. Currently he writes drills for marching bands in Wisconsin, Michigan and Texas and adjudicates all over the country. He is a history teacher at Beloit Memorial High School in Beloit, Wisconsin and resides in Greenfield, Wisconsin.
VISUAL CAPTION HEAD: Donny Lavrenz
Donny is a Waukesha North class of 2009 alumnus who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2014 with degrees in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Operations and Technology Management, and Supply Chain Management. Donny's marching career started at Waukesha North where he played trumpet for two years and later served as drum major for two years. During his tenure at North, he also started marching in drum and bugle corps, first with Capital Sound from Madison, WI (2007), then with The Colts from Dubuque, IA (2009, 2010), and finally with Phantom Regiment, based out of Rockford, IL (2011-2013). Donny also marched for five years in the University of Wisconsin Marching Band as a member of the flügelhorn section, two years as assistant drum major, and his final year as drum major. In addition to marching, Donny also has a passion for fitness, nutrition, movement concepts, and overall wellness. This enables a unique combination of marching technique with healthy movement patterns to improve the health of both the individual members as well as the full ensemble.
Donny is a Waukesha North class of 2009 alumnus who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2014 with degrees in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Operations and Technology Management, and Supply Chain Management. Donny's marching career started at Waukesha North where he played trumpet for two years and later served as drum major for two years. During his tenure at North, he also started marching in drum and bugle corps, first with Capital Sound from Madison, WI (2007), then with The Colts from Dubuque, IA (2009, 2010), and finally with Phantom Regiment, based out of Rockford, IL (2011-2013). Donny also marched for five years in the University of Wisconsin Marching Band as a member of the flügelhorn section, two years as assistant drum major, and his final year as drum major. In addition to marching, Donny also has a passion for fitness, nutrition, movement concepts, and overall wellness. This enables a unique combination of marching technique with healthy movement patterns to improve the health of both the individual members as well as the full ensemble.
VISUAL INSTRUCTOR/BRASS INSTRUCTOR: Marcus Wrobel
Marcus graduated from Franklin High School in 2012. Throughout his high school career, Marcus played trumpet in the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Pit Orchestra. He served as Drum Major of the Marching Band for 3 years. Marcus performed with the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Youth Jazz Ensemble and also the Bob Kames Jazz All-Stars during high school. He attended UW-Milwaukee for 3 years, during his time there he performed with the Jazz Ensemble. He recently graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with an Associate’s Degree in Audio Production. Marcus has 2 years of Drum Corps International experience. He marched with Pioneer in 2011, and the Blue Stars in 2015. Marcus started with the Greendale Marching Band in 2015 as a visual instructor, and he added on the role of mellophone instructor in 2017. He currently resides in Greenfield, WI with his wife, Crystal.
Marcus graduated from Franklin High School in 2012. Throughout his high school career, Marcus played trumpet in the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Pit Orchestra. He served as Drum Major of the Marching Band for 3 years. Marcus performed with the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Youth Jazz Ensemble and also the Bob Kames Jazz All-Stars during high school. He attended UW-Milwaukee for 3 years, during his time there he performed with the Jazz Ensemble. He recently graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with an Associate’s Degree in Audio Production. Marcus has 2 years of Drum Corps International experience. He marched with Pioneer in 2011, and the Blue Stars in 2015. Marcus started with the Greendale Marching Band in 2015 as a visual instructor, and he added on the role of mellophone instructor in 2017. He currently resides in Greenfield, WI with his wife, Crystal.
VISUAL INSTRUCTOR/WOODWIND INSTRUCTOR: Kellie Stein
Kellie Stein graduated from Franklin High School in 2012, where she participated in Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Pit Orchestra all four years and was named a member of the Wisconsin State Honors Band in 2011. Kellie attended University of Wisconsin- La Crosse and earned a BA in Arts Administration in 2017. While in La Crosse, she played for the university’s Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz ensemble and Pit Orchestras. In addition to her university ensembles, she was selected to play with the La Crosse Community Theatre’s Pit Orchestra, Viterbo University’s Pit Orchestra, and the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra. She has also performed regularly with the Greendale Community Theatre Pit Orchestra since 2011. Kellie joined our staff in 2018 as saxophone instructor, but has since taken the reigns of multiple woodwind sections, as well as providing visual instruction. She currently works for the Greendale School District as a substitute teacher, and is absolutely loving her time working with her marching band students.
Kellie Stein graduated from Franklin High School in 2012, where she participated in Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Pit Orchestra all four years and was named a member of the Wisconsin State Honors Band in 2011. Kellie attended University of Wisconsin- La Crosse and earned a BA in Arts Administration in 2017. While in La Crosse, she played for the university’s Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz ensemble and Pit Orchestras. In addition to her university ensembles, she was selected to play with the La Crosse Community Theatre’s Pit Orchestra, Viterbo University’s Pit Orchestra, and the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra. She has also performed regularly with the Greendale Community Theatre Pit Orchestra since 2011. Kellie joined our staff in 2018 as saxophone instructor, but has since taken the reigns of multiple woodwind sections, as well as providing visual instruction. She currently works for the Greendale School District as a substitute teacher, and is absolutely loving her time working with her marching band students.
PERCUSSION CAPTION HEAD: Bob Troemel
PERCUSSION STAFF: Grauben Lara
PERCUSSION STAFF: Kylo Nahirniak
COLORGUARD CAPTION HEAD: Tami Reifenberg
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Tami began instructing the Greendale colorguard in the fall of 2005. In 2007, she created the award-winning winterguard program at Greendale to further enhance the skills of the students involved in the fall colorguard marching program. Tami achieved her nursing degree from Marquette University (2006) and was employed at Children’s Hospital in the ICU until she became a stay-at-home mom in 2013. She resumed her nursing career in the Aurora call center in 2015. Tami is also a graduate of Greendale High School and was a four-year member of the marching band and colorguard. She also marched in the Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps from 2003-2005 and with the Tapestry Winterguard in 2005. Tami is married to Director of Bands Tom Reifenberg, and they share their lives with 6-year-old Liam, their pride and joy.
Tami began instructing the Greendale colorguard in the fall of 2005. In 2007, she created the award-winning winterguard program at Greendale to further enhance the skills of the students involved in the fall colorguard marching program. Tami achieved her nursing degree from Marquette University (2006) and was employed at Children’s Hospital in the ICU until she became a stay-at-home mom in 2013. She resumed her nursing career in the Aurora call center in 2015. Tami is also a graduate of Greendale High School and was a four-year member of the marching band and colorguard. She also marched in the Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps from 2003-2005 and with the Tapestry Winterguard in 2005. Tami is married to Director of Bands Tom Reifenberg, and they share their lives with 6-year-old Liam, their pride and joy.
COLORGUARD INSTRUCTOR: Danielle Lavrenz
Danielle Lavrenz lives for pageantry and the marching arts. Passionate about colorguard, she has marched since she was in 7th grade. She marched with the Morton High School band program for a total of 6 years, including 3 years in their circuit-level winterguard. She was a 4 year camper at the Music for All Summer Symposium and marched in the 2009 Bands of America Tournament of Roses Parade Honor Band. She went on to attend Murray State University, where she studied English Education, was an active member in the MSU Racer Band, and was devoted to her sisters in the Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity. She marched with The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps in 2010, 2011, and 2014 as well, earning a bronze and gold metal during her tenure. She has teched, choreographed, and directed for Marshall County High School, Calloway County High School, Bethel University, Morton High School, Waukesha North High School, and Greendale High School. Geier is a member of the DSI Marketing Team and currently resides in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she teaches at Greendale High School. She is also a staff member at the Music For All Summer Symposium.
Danielle Lavrenz lives for pageantry and the marching arts. Passionate about colorguard, she has marched since she was in 7th grade. She marched with the Morton High School band program for a total of 6 years, including 3 years in their circuit-level winterguard. She was a 4 year camper at the Music for All Summer Symposium and marched in the 2009 Bands of America Tournament of Roses Parade Honor Band. She went on to attend Murray State University, where she studied English Education, was an active member in the MSU Racer Band, and was devoted to her sisters in the Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity. She marched with The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps in 2010, 2011, and 2014 as well, earning a bronze and gold metal during her tenure. She has teched, choreographed, and directed for Marshall County High School, Calloway County High School, Bethel University, Morton High School, Waukesha North High School, and Greendale High School. Geier is a member of the DSI Marketing Team and currently resides in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she teaches at Greendale High School. She is also a staff member at the Music For All Summer Symposium.
GUARD/DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Nadin Bailey
Nadin has a Bachelor of fine Arts in Dance from UW-Milwaukee, graduated in April 2016 from Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness and is currently a massage therapist at Wisconsin Athletic Club where she is a State Certified LMT, Craino Sacral Therapy, Level 1 Reiki, CPR/AED, and First Aid. She loves spending time with her family. Being outside is where she feels the most grounded. Along with body work, dancing is her biggest passion, she tries to dance everyday.
Nadin has a Bachelor of fine Arts in Dance from UW-Milwaukee, graduated in April 2016 from Aveda Institute of Beauty and Wellness and is currently a massage therapist at Wisconsin Athletic Club where she is a State Certified LMT, Craino Sacral Therapy, Level 1 Reiki, CPR/AED, and First Aid. She loves spending time with her family. Being outside is where she feels the most grounded. Along with body work, dancing is her biggest passion, she tries to dance everyday.
TECHNICAL STAFF
SOUND/TECH ENGINEER: Ryan Barry
Ryan brings a wealth of technical experience to the marching band program. He has worked in the field of sound and light engineering for over a decade, focusing on professional and theatrical performances across southeastern Wisconsin. Ryan is a Greendale High School graduate and is proud to handle sound design and special effects for the marching band. He is also the experienced pilot of the band's drone, taking valuable video and still images during rehearsals.
Ryan brings a wealth of technical experience to the marching band program. He has worked in the field of sound and light engineering for over a decade, focusing on professional and theatrical performances across southeastern Wisconsin. Ryan is a Greendale High School graduate and is proud to handle sound design and special effects for the marching band. He is also the experienced pilot of the band's drone, taking valuable video and still images during rehearsals.