Meet the Marching Band
Luke Elam
Major: Music Education
Instrument/Position:
Field Commander
Why did you join the band?
All my life, music has given me purpose. Music is the medium through which I am always able to express myself and understand the world around me, and band has surrounded me with people who share that sentiment.
Jalina Spiker
Major: Music Education
Instrument/Position:
Field Commander
Why did you join the band?
I joined band because the people are always welcoming and are a joy to be around. I would love to see the program continue to grow!
Bailey Phillips
Major: Music Performance
Instrument/Position:
Principal Flute/ Piccolo
Why did you join the band?
I joined band because I was looking for community and wanted to be involved in making music. I also wanted to be a part of an ensemble and find it exciting to integrate movement into my music with marching.
Catherine Gray
Major: Business Administration Marketing and Management
Instrument/Position:
Flute
Why did you join the band?
I just like to make music!
Taylorjo Smith
Major: Criminal Justice and Psychology
Instrument/Position:
Flute
Why did you join the band?
I joined band because it’s given me a place to be myself and make some amazing friends.
Skylar Vance
Major: Music Education
Instrument/Position:
Principal Clarinet
Why did you join the band?
I love that our band has such a welcoming atmosphere that anybody can feel at home in!
Ashley Hardman
Major: Studio Art
Instrument/Position:
Clarinet
Why did you join the band?
I love music and band has been my second family.
Devon Prunty
Major: History
Instrument/Position:
Principal Alto Saxophone
Why did you join the band?
I loved marching band in high school and I love playing my alto sax.
Michael “Logan” Irons
Major: Elementary Education in Multi-Categorical Special Education with Autism
Instrument/Position:
Saxophone
Why did you join the band?
I joined band to expand my knowledge and skill set in my instrument. What I enjoy most about the band is the camaraderie between my fellow instrumentalists and performers!
Grayson Sekercak
Major: English
Instrument/Position:
Alto Saxophone
Why did you join the band?
I can be myself around band, it’s like a family
Matt Coombs
Major: Political Science and National Security and Intelligence
Instrument/Position:
Principal First Trumpet
Why did you join the band?
Marching Band is a healthy hobby where you can meet people and make great friends!
Ashton Louden
Major: Criminal Justice
Instrument/Position:
Trumpet
Why did you join the band?
Music takes up the largest portion of my life and this band fulfills my musical interests!
Brianna Rearick
Major: Elementary Education with Math 5-9 Endorsement
Instrument/Position:
Trumpet
Why did you join the band?
I joined band for the lasting friendships and memories. I love this band, it is like a second family to me.
Bethany Clayton
Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Instrument/Position:
Principal Second Trumpet
Why did you join the band?
I learned my dad was in band, tried it, loved it, and never quit!
Cayla Holcomb
Major: Biology
Instrument/Position:
Trumpet
Why did you join the band?
Band is a great creative outlet to have, especially with being a science major.
Emma Bennett
Major: Graphic Design Technology
Instrument/Position:
Trumpet
Why did you join the band?
Music makes me happy
Darren Lanham
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Instrument/Position:
Principal Trombone
Why did you join the band?
I have done band for a long time and really wanted to continue it in college!
Natalie Malone
Major: Elementary Education
Instrument/Position:
Trombone
Why did you join the band?
Band is like a second family to me.
Jade Arden
Major: Chemistry
Instrument/Position:
Trombone
Why did you join the band?
I joined band because I enjoy playing music and the sense of community that band provides
River Shingleton
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Instrument/Position:
Trombone
Why did you join the band?
I joined band to stay active and to make long-lasting friendships
Jason Dorsey
Major: Communication with a Concentration in Multimedia Communication
Instrument/Position:
Principal Baritone
Why did you join the band?
Being in band has made me a better musician and a better person. Nothing makes me happier than being a band kid!
Mickey Thomas
Major: Psychology
Instrument/Position:
Baritone
Why did you join the band?
I joined band for the environment
Sam Peters
Major: Social Studies Education
Instrument/Position:
TubaPrincipal Sousaphone
Why did you join the band?
I enjoyed playing in high school and wanted to continue in college
James Carrier
Major: Electronics Engineering Technology
Instrument/Position:
Sousaphone
Why did you join the band?
I love band because you won’t find another group of students as nice and as welcoming as the band here on campus
Levi Schroeder
Major: Computer Science/ Cyber Security
Instrument/Position:
Sousaphone
Why did you join the band?
I joined band to stay active in lieu of playing sports. I enjoy making new friends and playing music!
Franky Satterfield
Major: Theatre
Instrument/Position:
Principal Percussion: Snare
Why did you join the band?
Music is a huge part of my life, and the Fairmont State Marching Band has been such a wonderful home to me!
Zachary Kamp
Major: Civil Engineering
Instrument/Position:
Percussion: Tenors
Why did you join the band?
I joined band because I have always enjoyed music and having the ability to create music just furthers my appreciation for it.
Ryan Williams
Major: Architecture
Instrument/Position:
Percussion: Tenors
Why did you join the band?
I joined band because I love people’s reaction to our music!
Destiny Jenkins
Major: Forensic Science
Instrument/Position:
Percussion: Bass Drum, Auxiliary
Why did you join the band?
Music has always been a passion of mine
Johnathan Richards
Major: Psychology
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard Captain, President of Kappa Kappa Psi
Why did you join the band?
Band is a safe place that allows a diverse group of people to come together and produce a moment of pure beauty
Kabriel Ball
Major: Business
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
I enjoyed band in high school and wanted to continue in college!
Asia-Lynn Cooper
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
I couldn’t imagine not being in band after high school
Kadence Greenfield
Major: Exercise Science with a Concentration in Exercise Physiology
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
The Fairmont State Band has made me feel more welcome than I have ever felt before. I was trying something new by joining colorguard and I have received nothing but support and kindness in my journey!
Josilyn Guido
Major: Studio Art/ Digital Marketing
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
I joined band to make new friends and memories!
Sav Overstreet
Major: Criminal Justice and Psychology
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
I joined band because I have spun all my life. With it being my senior year, I wanted the experience one last time
Sabrina Spiker
Major: Art and History
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
I joined band for the people!
Salina Spiker
Major: Master’s in Digital Technologies
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
Band is a great environment and support system
Jaden Wilson
Major: Secondary Education with a Concentration in English
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
The people in band have quickly become my second family. They have made band a welcoming place for me and the move to college so much better!
Abby Adkins
Major: Spanish Education
Instrument/Position:
Colorguard
Why did you join the band?
I love the people in band! Everyone is extremely welcoming and willing to help. It makes the transition into college a lot easier and more fun!