Drum Majors
Drum Majors function as the musical, motivational, logistical, and organizational leaders of the band. The Drum Majors conduct the band during performances and rehearsals, oversee equipment, coordinate rehearsal spaces, and ensuring musical tools are operational. Responsibilities also include score study, meeting with directors weekly, and facilitating rehearsal procedures. Additionally, they may assist with drill learning sessions and marching as required.
Drum Major
M'LYNN GONZALEZ
Senior
Marine Science
Suwanee, GA
Drum Major
NOAH LAFOND
Junior
Music Education
Trumbull, CT
Drum Major
ABIGAIL PLIZGA
Senior
Music Education
Attleboro, MA
Executive Officers
The Executive Officers play a pivotal role in managing attendance records for rehearsals and performances, analyzing trends, and coordinating awards. They assign designated marchers and shared spots, oversee section leader voting and meetings, and facilitate external and international communications. Additionally, they participate in weekly meetings with operations officers, communicate rehearsal schedules, collaborate with directors on itineraries, and make announcements during rehearsals and performances.
JACKSON BELL
Senior
Music Education
Waterford, CT
JADEN MAYER-COSTA
Senior
Statistical Data Science
Oakland, NJ
Operations Officers
The Operations Officer position within our band entails managing critical logistical elements essential to our operations. Responsibilities include overseeing equipment inventory, coordinating uniform distribution, and delegating tasks to logistics assistants. Additionally, the role involves organizing transportation for events, developing operational plans, and maintaining effective communication with band members. The Operations Officers co-lead weekly meetings with the Executive Officers to ensure coordination across all operational areas, contributing significantly to the band's overall efficiency and cohesion.
EMILY D'AIUTO
Junior
Mechanical Engineering
Salem, CT
PAILIN DIETZ
Senior
Molecular Cell Biology
Norwich, CT
Section Leaders
Section Leaders are in charge of the musical and marching performance of their section. They manage operations and communications on a daily basis. They are also responsible for the recruitment of new members to their section. Section Leaders guide each member of their section through the learning process, and are mentors to their section both on and off the field.
PICCOLO
Raven Dest
Lianna Sogliuzzi
Sarah Swenson
MELLOPHONE
Nathan Michaud
Arlo Tucker
DRUMLINE
Gerald Gory
Laney McKeown
Benjamin Robinson
Robin Uhrynowski
CLARINET
Samantha Butts
Megan Fontano
Morgan Mettica
TROMBONE
David Grigorian
Jacob Lasek
Andrew Rozzi
FRONT ENSEMBLE
Sal Mistry
Jenny Zhao
SAXOPHONE
Kyle Burns
Catie Curran
Nicholas Hancox
Sophia McManus
Taina Smith
BARITONE
Lauren Peronace
COLOR GUARD
Cassidy Battiglino
Cyrus Diamond
Abigail Fishman
Kayla Gilbertie
TRUMPET
Matthew Comfort
Tomas Maldonado
Garret Millette
Anna Rapoza
TUBA
Carter Bonura
Colleen Kinneavy
Peter Sansanelli
Band Council
Band Council is the governing student body for the band and assists with everything from planning Preseason to recruiting new members. The band council also raises funds for special projects within the Marching Band. All officer positions are elected at the end of each season. All UCMB members are encouraged to attend.
PRESIDENT
Nicholas Hancox
VICE PRESIDENT
Tanner Marchese
SECRETARY
Cècile Hazen
TREASURER
Gavin Friedman
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Sophia McManus (senior)
Jacob Puleo (junior)
Jayden Garafolo-Colon (sophomore)
COMMUNITY COORDINATORS
Snow Mahoney
Loretta Svedarsky