In Memoriam – Professor Eric Rombach-Kendall
We were saddened to hear of the death on January 25, 2022 of Eric Rombach-Kendall, Professor of Music at the University of New Mexico, where he had served as Director of Bands since 1993. Prior to his appointment at UNM, Mr. Rombach-Kendall held … Continue reading →
Rio Rancho HS Matt Casarez Named in SBO’s 22nd Annual “Directors Who Make a Difference”
Matt Casarez, Director of the Rio Rancho High School Band has been named to the School Band & Orchestra (SBO) 22nd Annual 50 “Directors Who Make a Difference” list.
Here are his responses to SBO:
Name: Matt Casarez
School: Rio Rancho High … Continue reading →
VHS Band Director's Artwork Recognised
Valley High School Director of Bands Mark Ellington recently received recognition for his artwork at the … Continue reading →
Logan Giese - Recipient of the 2019 Bruce Kroken Scholarship
Percussionist Logan Giese of Rio Rancho High School has received the 2019 Bruce Kroken Scholarship from the Albuquerque Concert Band. Every year, the band awards a scholarship to a New Mexico high school senior involved in the music program at … Continue reading →
Congratulations to the Hummingbird Music Camp!
The Hummingbird Music Camp was honored with the Lee Berk Award by the New Mexico Music Foundation at the Platinum Music … Continue reading →
LCHS Senior Selected for All-American Marching Band
La Cueva High School band student Eliana O’Brien has been selected for the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. She is one of 125 high school marching band members among the millions in the United States to be … Continue reading →
MHS Phil Perez Named in SBO’s 2016 “Directors Who Make a Difference”
Phillip "Phil" Perez, Director of the Manzano High School Royal Guard Band has been named to the School Band & Orchestra (SBO) 2016 “Directors Who Make a Difference” list.
Here are his responses to SBO:
Name: Phil Perez
School: Manzano … Continue reading →
Bill Drotning, POB Judge Liaison
Bill Drotning is currently the Judge Coordinator and Liaison for the New Mexico Pageant of Bands after volunteering many years ago as a parent. In his current role, Bill assembles a panel of judges who bring their various experiences … Continue reading →
Alan Spencer, POB Announcer
Alan Spencer is the new volunteer announcer for the New Mexico Pageant of Bands. In the 2015 competition, in which Alan announced his first Pageant, there were 29 marching bands and over 2,000 band students who performed to capacity crowds at Wilson … Continue reading →
VVHS Paul Blakey Named in SBO's 2015 "Directors Who Make a Difference"
Paul Blakey, Director of the Volcano Vista High School "Hawk" Band has been named to the School Band & Orchestra (SBO) 2015 "Directors Who Make a Difference" list.
Mr. Winston “Paul” Blakey, a New Mexico native and product of the … Continue reading →
Bill Troutman - POB Announcer
Bill Troutman has served as the volunteer announcer for the New Mexico Pageant of Bands for 25 years. He began as a parent volunteer when his son was in high school.
The Pageant is a volunteer run organization, and we truly have some of the most … Continue reading →
