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Peter Manzi -Director of Bands
Mr. Manzi, the 24/25 San Diego County, Carlsbad Unified, and Carlsbad High School Teacher of the year, is a Chicago native who is excited to start his 12th season with the Carlsbad Bands. Mr. Manzi graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millikin University in 2007 with a Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Music Education and in the summer of 2014 graduated with Honors from VanderCook College of Music where he received his Masters of Music Education. Additionally Mr. Manzi is certified in AP Music Theory. Before coming to Carlsbad Mr. Manzi taught 5th grade thru High School Band in the Central A&M School District for six years and spent one year doing 5th grade and High School Bands in Effingham, IL. Mr. Manzi, and his dog Simba, are excited for another great season with the Lancer Bands! Pierce Rose- Drumline Caption Head G-lo Esguerra- Front Ensemble Tech Allison Levings- Color Guard Caption Head Allison Levings joined our color guard staff this previous winter and proved fast to be a student favorite. Her previous experience consist of marching with the Vista High School Color Guard and is on her 3rd season on the VOX ARTIUM World Team. Joni Bautista- Color Guard Tech Joni Bautista started her color guard journey at Chino Hills High School and continued to perfect her craft at Elan Winterguard (2024-2025) and Colts Drum and Bugle Corps (2024). Joni strives to maintain a safe and fun environment that promotes achievement, growth, and confidence! Kenneth Lee- Visual Caption Head As an alumni of the Carlsbad Unified School District, Kenneth Lee is excited to give back to his community through the activity that has instilled in him many of his own personal life philosophies. Having performed with various performance ensembles and DCI groups, including the 21-time world champion Concord Blue Devils, Kenneth has an extensive understanding of the marching arts. Preaching accountability, mastery, and professionalism, Kenneth's goal is to transform the marching lancers from "band kids" to true performers and artists. Daniel Novoa- Visual Caption Head Band Camp Wind Staff (L-R) Sarah Wheeler- Clarinet Kenneth Lee- Saxophones Corey Wickline- Trumpets David Montoya- Flute Daniel Novoa- Low Brass Peter Manzi- Band Director Not Pictured Warren Gref- Mellophone |