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Student Leaders

The Spirit of Gold Marching Band has many leaderships opportunities for student members. Student leadership is divided into two branches: Section Leaders and the Executive Committee.

Spirit of Gold Section Leaders

The Spirit of Gold Section Leaders are primarily responsible for leading their sections (and the band) inside the context of rehearsals, game days, and other performances. From assisting in teaching music and marching to advocating for their sections and communicating with Spirit of Gold staff, the section leaders tend to not only be the face of their section, but the athletic bands as a whole.

Students are selected for the Section Leader positions by Athletic Bands Staff, following an application and interview process.

  • José Ruiz-Zepeda

    Head Drum Major

  • Magdalena Turner

    Drum Major

  • Beth Johns

    Piccolo Section Leader

  • Samantha DeLillo

    Clarinet Section Leader

  • Annelise Perez

    Saxophone Section Leader

  • David Hofmiller

    Tenor Saxophone Section Leader

  • John Berns

    Trumpet Section Leader

  • Parker Curry

    Mellophone Section Leader

  • Mary Hallgarth

    Trombone Section Leader

  • Ellie McClellan

    Euphonium Section Leader

  • Annette Ma

    Sousaphone Section Leader

  • Kate Boothe

    Drumline Section Leader; Bass Drum Section Leader

  • Gavin Schnall

    Snare Drum Section Leader

  • Brayden Brewer

    Tenor Drum Section Leader

  • Ryan Black

    Cymbals Section Leader

  • Natalie Higgins

    Guard Section Leader

  • Avery Shogren

    Feature Twirler Co-Section Leader

  • Mackenzie Wacyk

    Feature Twirler Co-Section Leader

  • Anna Roth

    Uniform Captain

  • Evan Gorsline

    Instrument Captain

Spirit of Gold Executive Committee

The Spirit of Gold Executive Committee is primarily responsible for leading the band outside the context of rehearsals, game days, and other performances. From planning 'ice breaker' games during Band Camp, to organizing social events (flag football, Vanderbilt sports watch parties, etc.), the executive committee keeps their finger on the pulse of band members and strives to maintain the signature 'family atmosphere' of Spirit of Gold.

Students are elected to the Spirit of Gold Executive Committee by their peers: the current members of the Spirit of Gold Marching Band.

  • Andres Becerra

    President

  • Joseph Ramirez

    Vice President

  • Angel Medina

    Secretreasurer

  • Addison Patrick

    Media Chair

  • Ezra Franseth

    Membership Chair

  • Avery Shogren

    Social Chair

Spirit of Gold Social Media Team

The Spirit of Gold Social Media Team is a group of students that work with the Assistant Director in managing the various Vanderbilt Athletic Band affiliated social media accounts. Members of the social media team apply for these positions and go through a training processes covering the branding and content guidelines of the University, Athletics, and Athletic Bands. The Media Chair of the Executive Council is automatically a member of the Social Media Team.

  • Clark Hubbard (Staff)

    Social Media Team Leader, @VandyBands Manager

  • Addison Patrick

    Media Chair, @VandyBands TikTok Manager

  • Logan Winkelman

    @VandyClarinets Manager

  • Macy Brown

    @Vandy_Saxes Managers

  • Brooke Garrett

    @Vandy_Tromboniums Manager

  • Jake Ruiz Moran

    @VandySousaphones Manager

  • Kenneth Swartout (Staff)

    @VandyDrumline Manager

  • Lizzie Shackelford

    @VandyGuard Manager

  • Avery Shogren

    @VandyFeatureTwirlers Manager