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        MEET YOUR STAFF          
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Peter Manzi -Director of Bands
​Mr. Manzi, 2024 Carlsbad High School and Carlsbad Unified School District Teacher of the Year, is a Chicago native who is excited to start his 10th 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.

 



Ethan Icezalaya - Color Guard Caption Head
Ethan Icezalaya, who joined the program in 2021 is a San Diego native who is ready to start his 4th season with the program and his 1st as caption head. His marching experience consist of if being an alumni of the San Marcos Knight Regiment and marching for over 3 years with 2023 WGI open class gold medalist VOX ARTIUM.





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Allison Levings- Color Guard Tech
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.










Kaleb Roney- Battery Tech















Laura Rico- Front Ensemble Tech








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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 Tech









Band Camp Wind Staff

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Elisabeth Mandel- Trombone/Baritone
Lily Spock- Clarinet
David Montoya- Flute
Scott Sutherland- Sousaphone
Warren Gref- Mellophone
Corey Wickland- Trumpet
Josias Miguel- Saxophone










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