Board of Directors & Executive Rank
~ Drum Major Society 2011-2014 Board of Directors ~
Position: Executive Director
Years of Service: 2002-2007
Year Inducted: 2007
Primary Instrument: Alto Saxophone
Responsibilities: Directs the buisiness of the Society, chairs meetings, develops Drum Major Training cirricula, and conducts when needed. Nick served as Head Drum Major from 2002-2007.
Nick also supports the UC Band as Assistant to the Director, the UC Band Alumni Association and UC Foundation.
Robert A. Jaques
Position: Operations Director
Years of Service: 2005-2008
Year Inducted: 2008
Primary Instrument: Baritone
Assists with the business of the Society when the Executive Director is absent. Assists with the training and education of Drum Majors both prospective and current.
John M. Stueve
Position: Finance Director
Years of Service: 2008-2010
Year Inducted: 2009
Primary Instrument: Alto Saxophone
Assists with the training and instruction of current DM's as well as potential members. Duties include rehearsal and conducting technique, workshop assistance, and other duties as assigned.
Andrew Reynolds
Position: Communications Director
Years of Service: 2009-2010
Year Inducted: 2009
Primary Instrument: Oboe
Assists with musical warm up technique and education, score analysis review, musical competency, and conducting technique as well as other duties as necessary.
Corey D. Knapke
Position: DMS Head Drum Major & Director-at-large
Years of Service: 2009-2012
Year Inducted: 2009
Primary Instrument: Baritone
Directs and leads the UC Bearcat Bands for most all Athletic performances. Handles undergrad band logistics and planning, leadership, and organizes events on behalf of the Director of Bands.
Dr. Jody Besse
Position: DMS Director of the Board
Years of Service: 2010-Present
Year Inducted: 2011
Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Dr. Besse is the current Assistant Director of Bands at UC and is actively involved in the support organizations of the band.
Brandon J. Yocum
Position: DMS Director of the Board
Years of Service: 2005-2007
Year Inducted: 2009
Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Responsible for assistance with the Drum Major Training Program and future roles as determined by the Board.
~ Drum Major Society 2011-2012 Executive Rank Officers ~
Michael D. Stott
Position: DMS Senior Drum Major
Years of Service: 20010-2012
Year Inducted: 2010
Primary Instrument: Saxophone
Directs and leads the UC Bearcat Bands for most all Athletic performances. Handles undergrad band logistics and planning, leadership, and organizes events on behalf of the Director of Bands.
Benjamin E. Lozar
Position: DMS Junior Drum Major
Years of Service: 20011-2012
Year Inducted: 2011
Primary Instrument: Trumpet
Directs and leads the UC Bearcat Bands for most all Athletic performances. Handles undergrad band logistics and planning, leadership, and organizes events on behalf of the Director of Bands.
Laura M. Pinzone
Position: DMS Associate Drum Major
Years of Service: 20011-2012
Year Inducted: 2011
Primary Instrument: Clarinet
Directs and leads the UC Bearcat Bands for most all Athletic performances. Handles undergrad band logistics and planning, leadership, and organizes events on behalf of the Director of Bands.