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Meet the Staff<\/p>\n

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About Lee Commander<\/p>\n

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Lee Commander currently oversees the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensemble and the Marching Redcoats. All of the ensembles at Leon High School have maintained Superior Ratings at both the district and\/or state levels under his direction, and have earned outstanding accolades including the prestigious Otto Kraushaar, and Jack Crew Awards. Ensembles under his instruction have performed as featured ensembles at The Southeastern United State Band Clinic in Troy, AL, and at The Florida Music Education Association Conference in Tampa, FL. During his time as the Director of Bands he has added the Instrumental Lesson\u2019s Academy where students can receive one-on-one instruction from music professionals in the area, and established a scholarship endowment for students continued study in post-secondary education.<\/p>\n

Prior to earning his B.M.E from The Florida State University, where he was highly involved within the College of Music including work with the Board of Advisors, and Marching Chiefs. He was awarded the Manley Whitcomb Scholarship in 2010 for his continued support and effort to music education and a Medal of Honor from The Marching Chiefs.<\/p>\n

While completing his Master\u2019s in Music Education from the Florida State University in 2018, he worked with Dr. Alice-Ann Darrow to develop curriculum for students with significant disabilities in an ensemble music setting. As a result, he currently coordinates the \u201cLion\u2019s United Band,\u201d where students from self-contained classroom settings can perform in an integrated classroom environment along with several other performing ensembles at Leon such as Steel Pans, Guitar and Chorus.<\/p>\n

Mr. Commander holds Honorary Membership to Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from Tau Beta Sigma in 2021 for his work as a Southeast District Counselor. His other professional associations include The National Association for Music Education, The Florida Music Education Association, The National Band Association, and The Florida Bandmasters Association.<\/p>\n

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About Curtis Newson<\/p>\n

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Curtis\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0is the Associate Director of Bands at Leon High School. As the Associate Director of Bands, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0teaches the Concert Band Brass, Jazz Band A, and Introduction to Percussion classes. He also co-teaches the Symphonic Band and Marching Redcoats with Mr. Commander. While at Leon, Jazz Band A has performed throughout North Florida and earned Superior ratings at state level assessment. Prior to teaching at Leon High School, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0recently graduated from the Florida State University with a BME in Instrumental Music Education and Jazz Studies. While at FSU, he performed with the Marching Chiefs, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble I, and many other ensembles. As a Marching Chief, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for service to the band program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout his time at FSU, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity. While a member, he served FSU\u2019s chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi as Music Director and Vice President. In these roles, he received the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement award, for outstanding contributions to the fraternity as a student leader.\u00a0 While at FSU, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0also marched with the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps in 2018. In addition to teaching, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0is an active drill writer and music arranger throughout the southeast and has written for different high school and college ensembles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Erin Whalley<\/p>\n

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Erin Whalley is the current Band Director at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. Prior to holding her position at Cobb Middle School, she previously taught at Taylor County Middle School in Perry, Florida (2013\u20132015). In her tenure at Cobb, Ms. Whalley has earned Superior ratings with both Concert and Symphonic Bands, increased enrollment in the band program, added a Percussion class, serves as the Fine Arts Department Chair, has been nominated for Teacher of the Year, and has served as a beginning teacher mentor for new teachers at Cobb. In addition to her responsibilities at Cobb, Ms. Whalley works with the Leon High School Marching Redcoats as their Assistant Band Director, Sectional Coach, and assistant at major events when possible.<\/p>\n

Ms. Whalley actively supports and participates in the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA), has recently been nominated to the Solo and Ensemble adjudicators list, and is the current FBA Secretary for District 3. She has also been the coordinator of the Big Bend All-District Honor Band since 2018, actively takes a role in helping other directors in the area, and has recently become a cooperating teacher for The Florida State University.<\/p>\n

Ms. Whalley still actively performs in Tallahassee and the surrounding communities. She has performed in\u00a0<\/span>West Side Story<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>My Fair Lady<\/em>, and currently performs with the Tallahassee Winds.<\/p>\n

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About Michael Panzarino<\/p>\n

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Michael Panzarino is the percussion director at Leon High School and also teaches privately from his residence percussion studio.\u00a0 Michael maintains an active membership to both FMEA and FBA, the latter of which he holds certified percussion adjudicator status.\u00a0 While at FSU, Mr. Panzarino was a member of the Big 8 Drumline in the Marching Chiefs, studied percussion, and played with a myriad of ensembles.\u00a0 Currently, he performs in the percussion section with the Tallahassee Winds.<\/p>\n

While maintaining a full schedule he has also served as an itinerant clinician, adjudicator, and instructor to various music programs around the states of Florida and Georgia.<\/p>\n

During Mr. Panzarino\u2019s tenure teaching privately and in public schools, he has premiered several full percussion ensemble pieces, wind\/percussion pieces, and a wide array of other marching percussion and full band arrangements.<\/p>\n

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About Carley Pelella<\/p>\n

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Carley Pelella joined the Leon High School marching band staff in 2022 as the Director of the Front Ensemble.\u00a0 She received her bachelor’s degree in music education with a certificate of special music education from Florida State University and a master of arts in music education from Liberty University.\u00a0 \u00a0She served as the Director of the Music Department at the School of Arts and Sciences at the Centre and as a Music Specialist at Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church Virginia.\u00a0 She currently works as the launch and training manager for EmpowOR by CSST.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Baylie Alvis<\/p>\n

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Baylie Alvis is a coach on the Scarlett Battalion staff. Baylie was a member of the Leon High School Color Guard from 2014-2018 when she graduated. She then competed for the Florida State Winter Guard in 2019 in the Independent A division and was a semi-finalist at the Winter Guard International World Championships. Following the World Championships, she moved to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida and spent three seasons on the University of Florida Color Guard. She spent her last season as a captain. After her graduation, she moved back to Tallahassee and has been on staff since 2022.<\/p>\n

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About MacKenzie<\/p>\n

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Mr. Matthew Harmon has been the brass specialist\/drill instructor for the Leon Marching Redcoats since the fall of 2015. He received his bachelor\u2019s degree in instrumental music education from The Florida State University.\u00a0 During his time at FSU, Matt performed with a variety of ensembles (including the FSU Marching Chiefs) in which he played mostly low brass instruments which include euphonium, tuba, trombone, and bass trombone.\u00a0 He also has experience performing on the trumpet. \u00a0Mr. Harmon has been an elementary school music teacher in Leon County for the last 6 school years.\u00a0 He is currently the Lower School Music Teacher at Maclay School, teaching ages 3-11. \u00a0When not teaching, Mr. Harmon works as an audio engineer at the Tally Sound Booth and Seepersaud Studios.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Emily<\/p>\n

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Emily Cain is an Exceptional Student Educator within Leon County Schools, serving as an Access classroom teacher and a co-teacher for a modified band class. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Exceptional Student Education from Southeastern University. Emily volunteers with Special Olympics and coaches Color Guard for the Leon High School Marching Band. Emily\u2019s partnership with the Music Education Department at Florida State University, continues to provide the opportunity for university students to lead and engage exceptional education students in music workshops.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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About Stacey<\/p>\n

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Erin Whalley is the current Band Director at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. Prior to holding her position at Cobb Middle School, she previously taught at Taylor County Middle School in Perry, Florida (2013-2015). In her tenure at Cobb, Ms. Whalley has earned Superior ratings with both Concert and Symphonic Bands, increased the enrollment in the band program, added a Percussion class, serves at the Fine Arts Department Chair, has been nominated for Teacher of the Year, and has served as a beginning teacher mentor for new teachers at Cobb. In addition to her responsibilities as Cobb, Ms. Whalley works with the Leon High School Marching Redcoats as their assistant Band Director, Sectional Coach and Assistant at major events when possible.<\/p>\n

Ms. Whalley actively supports and participates in the Florida Bandmasters Association and has recently been nominated to the Solo and Ensemble adjudicators list. She has also been the coordinator of the Big Bend All-District Honor Band since 2018, actively takes a role in helping other directors in the area, and has recently become a cooperating teacher for The Florida State University.<\/p>\n

Ms. Whalley still actively performs in Tallahassee and the surrounding communities. She has performed in West Side Story, My Fair Lady and currently plays with the Tallahassee Winds.<\/p>\n

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About Lee Commander<\/p>\n

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Lee Commander currently oversees the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensemble and the Marching Redcoats. All of the ensembles at Leon High School have maintained Superior Ratings at both the district and\/or state levels under his direction, and have earned outstanding accolades including the prestigious Otto Kraushaar, and Jack Crew Awards. Ensembles under his instruction have performed as featured ensembles at The Southeastern United State Band Clinic in Troy, AL, and at The Florida Music Education Association Conference in Tampa, FL. During his time as the Director of Bands he has added the Instrumental Lesson\u2019s Academy where students can receive one-on-one instruction from music professionals in the area, and established a scholarship endowment for students continued study in post-secondary education.<\/p>\n

Prior to earning his B.M.E from The Florida State University, where he was highly involved within the College of Music including work with the Board of Advisors, and Marching Chiefs. He was awarded the Manley Whitcomb Scholarship in 2010 for his continued support and effort to music education and a Medal of Honor from The Marching Chiefs.<\/p>\n

While completing his Master\u2019s in Music Education from the Florida State University in 2018, he worked with Dr. Alice-Ann Darrow to develop curriculum for students with significant disabilities in an ensemble music setting. As a result, he currently coordinates the \u201cLion\u2019s United Band,\u201d where students from self-contained classroom settings can perform in an integrated classroom environment along with several other performing ensembles at Leon such as Steel Pans, Guitar and Chorus.<\/p>\n

Mr. Commander holds Honorary Membership to Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from Tau Beta Sigma in 2021 for his work as a Southeast District Counselor. His other professional associations include The National Association for Music Education, The Florida Music Education Association, The National Band Association, and The Florida Bandmasters Association.<\/p>\n

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About Curtis Newson<\/p>\n

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Curtis\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0is the Associate Director of Bands at Leon High School. As the Associate Director of Bands, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0teaches the Concert Band Brass, Jazz Band A, and Introduction to Percussion classes. He also co-teaches the Symphonic Band and Marching Redcoats with Mr. Commander. While at Leon, Jazz Band A has performed throughout North Florida and earned Superior ratings at state level assessment. Prior to teaching at Leon High School, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0recently graduated from the Florida State University with a BME in Instrumental Music Education and Jazz Studies. While at FSU, he performed with the Marching Chiefs, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble I, and many other ensembles. As a Marching Chief, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for service to the band program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout his time at FSU, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity. While a member, he served FSU\u2019s chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi as Music Director and Vice President. In these roles, he received the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement award, for outstanding contributions to the fraternity as a student leader.\u00a0 While at FSU, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0also marched with the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps in 2018. In addition to teaching, Mr.\u00a0Newson<\/span>\u00a0is an active drill writer and music arranger throughout the southeast and has written for different high school and college ensembles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Erin Whalley<\/p>\n

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Erin Whalley is the current Band Director at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. Prior to holding her position at Cobb Middle School, she previously taught at Taylor County Middle School in Perry, Florida (2013\u20132015). In her tenure at Cobb, Ms. Whalley has earned Superior ratings with both Concert and Symphonic Bands, increased enrollment in the band program, added a Percussion class, serves as the Fine Arts Department Chair, has been nominated for Teacher of the Year, and has served as a beginning teacher mentor for new teachers at Cobb. In addition to her responsibilities at Cobb, Ms. Whalley works with the Leon High School Marching Redcoats as their Assistant Band Director, Sectional Coach, and assistant at major events when possible.<\/p>\n

Ms. Whalley actively supports and participates in the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA), has recently been nominated to the Solo and Ensemble adjudicators list, and is the current FBA Secretary for District 3. She has also been the coordinator of the Big Bend All-District Honor Band since 2018, actively takes a role in helping other directors in the area, and has recently become a cooperating teacher for The Florida State University.<\/p>\n

Ms. Whalley still actively performs in Tallahassee and the surrounding communities. She has performed in\u00a0<\/span>West Side Story<\/em>,\u00a0<\/span>My Fair Lady<\/em>, and currently performs with the Tallahassee Winds.<\/p>\n

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About Michael Panzarino<\/p>\n

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Michael Panzarino is the percussion director at Leon High School and also teaches privately from his residence percussion studio.\u00a0 Michael maintains an active membership to both FMEA and FBA, the latter of which he holds certified percussion adjudicator status.\u00a0 While at FSU, Mr. Panzarino was a member of the Big 8 Drumline in the Marching Chiefs, studied percussion, and played with a myriad of ensembles.\u00a0 Currently, he performs in the percussion section with the Tallahassee Winds.<\/p>\n

While maintaining a full schedule he has also served as an itinerant clinician, adjudicator, and instructor to various music programs around the states of Florida and Georgia.<\/p>\n

During Mr. Panzarino\u2019s tenure teaching privately and in public schools, he has premiered several full percussion ensemble pieces, wind\/percussion pieces, and a wide array of other marching percussion and full band arrangements.<\/p>\n

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About Carley Pelella<\/p>\n

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Carley Pelella joined the Leon High School marching band staff in 2022 as the Director of the Front Ensemble.\u00a0 She received her bachelor’s degree in music education with a certificate of special music education from Florida State University and a master of arts in music education from Liberty University.\u00a0 \u00a0She served as the Director of the Music Department at the School of Arts and Sciences at the Centre and as a Music Specialist at Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church Virginia.\u00a0 She currently works as the launch and training manager for EmpowOR by CSST.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Baylie Alvis<\/p>\n

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Baylie Alvis is a coach on the Scarlett Battalion staff. Baylie was a member of the Leon High School Color Guard from 2014-2018 when she graduated. She then competed for the Florida State Winter Guard in 2019 in the Independent A division and was a semi-finalist at the Winter Guard International World Championships. Following the World Championships, she moved to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida and spent three seasons on the University of Florida Color Guard. She spent her last season as a captain. After her graduation, she moved back to Tallahassee and has been on staff since 2022.<\/p>\n

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About MacKenzie<\/p>\n

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Mr. Matthew Harmon has been the brass specialist\/drill instructor for the Leon Marching Redcoats since the fall of 2015. He received his bachelor\u2019s degree in instrumental music education from The Florida State University.\u00a0 During his time at FSU, Matt performed with a variety of ensembles (including the FSU Marching Chiefs) in which he played mostly low brass instruments which include euphonium, tuba, trombone, and bass trombone.\u00a0 He also has experience performing on the trumpet. \u00a0Mr. Harmon has been an elementary school music teacher in Leon County for the last 6 school years.\u00a0 He is currently the Lower School Music Teacher at Maclay School, teaching ages 3-11. \u00a0When not teaching, Mr. Harmon works as an audio engineer at the Tally Sound Booth and Seepersaud Studios.<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Emily<\/p>\n

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Emily Cain is an Exceptional Student Educator within Leon County Schools, serving as an Access classroom teacher and a co-teacher for a modified band class. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Exceptional Student Education from Southeastern University. Emily volunteers with Special Olympics and coaches Color Guard for the Leon High School Marching Band. Emily\u2019s partnership with the Music Education Department at Florida State University, continues to provide the opportunity for university students to lead and engage exceptional education students in music workshops.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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About Stacey<\/p>\n

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Erin Whalley is the current Band Director at Elizabeth Cobb Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. Prior to holding her position at Cobb Middle School, she previously taught at Taylor County Middle School in Perry, Florida (2013-2015). In her tenure at Cobb, Ms. Whalley has earned Superior ratings with both Concert and Symphonic Bands, increased the enrollment in the band program, added a Percussion class, serves at the Fine Arts Department Chair, has been nominated for Teacher of the Year, and has served as a beginning teacher mentor for new teachers at Cobb. In addition to her responsibilities as Cobb, Ms. Whalley works with the Leon High School Marching Redcoats as their assistant Band Director, Sectional Coach and Assistant at major events when possible.<\/p>\n

Ms. Whalley actively supports and participates in the Florida Bandmasters Association and has recently been nominated to the Solo and Ensemble adjudicators list. She has also been the coordinator of the Big Bend All-District Honor Band since 2018, actively takes a role in helping other directors in the area, and has recently become a cooperating teacher for The Florida State University.<\/p>\n

Ms. Whalley still actively performs in Tallahassee and the surrounding communities. She has performed in West Side Story, My Fair Lady and currently plays with the Tallahassee Winds.<\/p>\n

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