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Seaman High School Topeka, Kansas |
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Seaman High School Topeka, Kansas |
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Cary, a graduate of Newton High School and Washburn University, is in his fifteenth year as director of the Seaman band programs. When he began teaching with SHS, the band numbered about 60 students; it now numbers nearly 200 students, and is one of the largest bands in Kansas. Under Cary’s direction, the band programs have received numerous “1” ratings at various competitions, taken the Grand Champion award at Independence’s Neewollah festival, and has had the jazz band invited to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association conference twice. Four years ago, the band brought home 15 competition trophies from Winter Park, CO, took Best In Class amongst 5A bands at Neewollah, and was the only 5A band awarded a “1” rating at Manhattan’s Central States Marching Festival. Cary has been awarded the Outstanding Band Educator award by the Kansas Music Educators Association. Cary’s primary instrument is the trumpet. |
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Anna Eaverson is a graduate of Kansas State University receiving both her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in 2007 and 2010, respectively. While at K-State, Anna participated in and conducted numerous ensembles and had the opportunity to travel to Greece and the South Pacific with two of those ensembles. She was also a graduate student with the Kansas State University Marching Band and was privileged enough to teach and have her drill performed by such a great ensemble. In addition to her assistant duties at Seaman High School, Anna teaches 5th and 6th grade Beginning Band along with Kindergarten music at North Fairview and Pleasant Hill. Anna’s primary instrument is the French horn. |
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Emory Dease is a 2003 graduate of Blue Valley Northwest HS. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Central College, and more recently, his Masters of Music Performance from Kansas State University. While at Kansas State, Emory served as the percussion graduate assistant and drumline instructor. He has formerly held the position of Percussion Director at Blue Valley North HS and Newton HS (IA). Emory will also be the Assistant Boys Golf Coach at Seaman High School. Emory’s primary instrument is percussion. |
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Anna, a 2004 graduate of Seaman High School, and a previous drum major of the Marching Vikings, recently graduated from Washburn University, taking her first position as a music teacher at Logan Elementary. She currently teaches at Rochester Elementary. Anna was selected as a Teacher of Promise by the WU Education Department. Anna’s primary instrument is the trumpet. |
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A man of mystery; not much is known about R.C., but hints across the internet suggest that he may have come from Topeka High. R.C.’s primary instrument is the skins. |
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Ryan joined USD 345 in 2005 as the band director at Northern Hills and Logan junior highs. He currently serves as the director of concert and jazz bands at Seaman Middle School, and heads the elementary band program. Ryan is a big fan of the greatest rock group of all time, ... Boston! ;) Ryan’s primary instrument is the trumpet. |
