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Leadership
Christina Swoope
Drum Major -
I am a 2nd year Microbiology major, with pre-med intentions, from Alpharetta, Georgia and this will be my 2nd season with Redcoats . I am thoroughly excited about the opportunity to serve my first year as Drum Major with Katy, Joe , and Jack although I will miss the saxophone section very much :o( In addition to Redcoats, I am also a member of the Student Alumni Council, National Residence Hall Honorary, Student Government Association, and the Franklin Residential Community. I'm looking forward to a great season with Redcoats and can't wait to meet all of our new members!! Go DAWGS!!
Jack Varner
Drum Major -
I am a senior with a dual major in Environmental Health Science and Biological Sciences. My primary career interest is epidemiology. While I am not a music major, I enjoy playing trumpet for the athletic bands, including marching band and basketball band. I am very excited about this season for Redcoats (and the Dawgs!) as it will be my fifth year in the band and third year as drum major. In addition to Redcoats, I am a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and a student ambassador for the College of Public Health. Go Dawgs!!
Joe Higgins
Drum Major -
Joe was born and raised in Alpharetta, GA where he attended Milton High School. He is currently in his fourth year at UGA as a Music Education major and member of the percussion studio. During his first two years in the REDCOAT MARCHING BAND, Joe was a member of the clarinet section and the Derbies pep band. The 2006 season was his first as a Drum Major of Redcoats, and he is very excited about returning this year to work with Jack, Katy and Christina. Joe enjoys many types/genres/flavas of music and participates in many ensembles on campus (Steel Band rocks!). He loves art and architecture, K-Bob's (Uncle Otto's), coffee, movies, and Georgia Football. He is excited about getting to know the newest Redcoat Band members and experiencing another unforgettable year. Go Dawgs!
Katy Wilson
Drum Major -
I am originally from Lawrenceville, Georgia where I graduated from Brookwood High School. Currently, I am a junior, music education major at UGA. This will be my third season with the REDCOAT BAND! During my freshman and sophomore years I marched in the TRUMPET section. In addition to Redcoats, I participate in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Derbies Pep Band, and enjoy traveling and hanging out with friends. I am also an active brother of Kappa Kappa Psi. I am thrilled to be a part of the Redcoat Band another year...it's an incredible experience! I am looking forward to a fantastic season! And of course....GO DAWGS!! :-)
Dory Musselwhite
Band Captain -
Dory Musselwhite is the Band Captain of the Redcoat Band for the 2007-2008 school year. She is in her fourth year of school majoring in Music Education, studying flute with Angela Jones-Reus. She is originally from Roswell, GA, but she considers Athens her home. In Redcoats, she has previously served as Rank Leader and Section Leader for the Piccolo section. This year Dory will be playing Baritone in her fourth year of Redcoats. She played piccolo in Volleyball Band and has been a member of Derbies Pep Band for 2 years. She has also played Baritone in the Basketball Band for 2 years. In addition to Redcoats, she is also a member of Steel Drum Ensemble, CMENC, and Sigma Alpha Iota, nternational Music Fraternity for Women, in
which she was previously Recording Secretary and Social Chair. In her spare time, Dory also enjoys cooking, playing basketball, and working out at Ramsey.
Erin English
Piccolo - Section Leader
I'm excited about the opportunity to be a section leader this year, and I hope that Michelle, the rank leaders, and I can make it a good experience for everyone in the section. I also serve the band as a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi. Although I love Athens (and football!), I plan to graduate in Spring 2008 and someday manage an orchestra.
Lauren Edson
Piccolo - Rank Leader
My name is Lauren Edson and I am one of the piccolo rank leaders. I am a rising junior double majoring in International Business and German. I love Redcoats because of the people and the performances. Go Dawgs!
Michelle Lawler
Piccolo - Section Leader
Michelle is a third-year music education and music performance major. She is excited to be working with the awesome pic leadership. She is also hard-core. Go Dawgs.
Stephanie Bradshaw
Piccolo - Rank Leader
This is my 4th and final year as a member of the Redcoat Band and I am looking forward to what this season will bring! I will be graduating in the Spring (as scary as that sounds right now...) with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Other than Redcoats, some things that I enjoy are: cooking, reading, teaching, scrapbooking, Redcoat Christian Fellowship, the Wesley Foundation, and Sigma Alpha Iota.
Stephanie Worrall
Piccolo - Rank Leader
I am starting my third year at UGA as a Dietetics/Pre-Pharmacy major with a minor in music from Paulding County. This is also my third year in Redcoats which has been an amazing experience for me since day one. This is my first year as a rank leader so I'm pretty psyched!
Allison Lopez
Clarinet - Rank Leader
This is my third year marching the clarinet in the Redcoat Band. I graduated from Starrs Mill High School in 2005 and am from Peachtree City. I love to laugh and will laugh at just about any joke. I am also the secretary for the fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi.
Bryan Higa
Clarinet - Section Leader
Hey! This is my forth year in Redcoats and at UGA majoring in Music Education and Music Business. I normally eat three meals a day and usually sleep at night. I am a brother of Phi Mu Alpha. I wish my car was an autobot.
Danielle Gates
Clarinet - Rank Leader
I'm going to be in my third year at the fantastic UGA and in my third year with the Redcoat band, where I'll be one of the clarinet rank leaders. I'm pretty laid back and try to make the most of what life offers me. I'm looking forward to making more great memories this year!
Jason Atha
Clarinet - Rank Leader
I am currently starting my junior year as a Music Education/Music Business major at UGA. I am a proud brother of Phi Mu Alpha, and I am an office assistant in the UGA Band office. My philosophy in redcoats involves having fun, and looking good doing it.
Katie Eaton
Clarinet - Rank Leader
I am a senior music education major and a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi. When I'm not at practice or at a football game I teach several colorguards around Athens. My favorite place to spend saturday afternoons is between the hedges! Go Dawgs!
Katie McCarver
Clarinet - Section Leader
My name is Katie McCarver, and I will be a fourth year clarient and vocal Music Education major this year. This is also my fourth year in Redcoats, and I still love it! I am looking forward to another great year marching!
Elijah Carter
Alto Saxophone - Section Leader
I am an Ecology major starting my first senior year in Fall '07. I love playing the saxophone and being in redcoats, and I am also very passionate about art, travel, language, and music (if you want an earful ask me about jazz).
Katie Rogers
Alto Saxophone - Rank Leader
This is my second year at UGA as a Redcoat, and my first year as a rank leader. I'm a music education major and I love music, saxophones, swing and salsa dancing, laughing, and living it up with my friends. S'go dawgs!
Kim Bloomquist
Alto Saxophone - Section Leader
I'm a senior double majoring in Accounting and Spanish, and minoring in music. I love being a part of Redcoats during football season, and I love having the opportunity to lead such an awesome alto section!
Josh Luke
Tenor Saxophone - Section Leader
Rank Leader
This will be my fifth year in the Redcoat Band, and I look forward to a great last season here at UGA! I'm a music education major in the saxophone studio, but also love playing percussion any chance I get. I'm a member of Derbies, Volleyball Band, Basketball Band, CMENC, and also a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. I'm so excited to get this year started; it's gonna be a blast! Go Dawgs!!
Brenda Zickefoose
Trumpet - Rank Leader
I am a 3rd year middle school education major from Snellville, Georiga. This will be my first year as a trumpet rank leader, and I'm so excited!
Brock Sides
Trumpet - Rank Leader
This is my fourth year with the Redcoats and I am looking forward to making it the best! I am a Finance major from Columbus with interests in aviation, roller coasters, traveling, and of course being in the best marching band around!
Drew Raessler
Trumpet - Section Leader
Hey, my name is Drew. This will be my second year as a trumpet section leader. I am from Woodstock GA and attended Etowah High School. I'm an engineering major, and I cannot wait for this year's football season!
Eric Thompson
Trumpet - Rank Leader
I am a third year Music Education major originally from Macon, Georgia where I went to First Presbyterian Day School. I have been in Redcoats, Symphonic Band, and Phi Mu Alpha for two years, Basketball band and CMENC for one. I am pumped about this football season and about meeting a new generation of Redcoats. Get ready for an experience that you will never forget, and make the most of it. "Ain't nothin' finer..."
Glynn Segars
Trumpet - Rank Leader
Being a Redcoat is much more than being a small part of a big marching band. Being a Redcoat is being a big part of an even bigger family closely knit by a love for all that is Georgia...GO DAWGS!
Jared Hunt
Trumpet - Section Leader
Hey, I'm Jared Hunt from Gainesville, Ga. I'll be a 3rd year in school, but I'm a first year trumpet performance major. I'm typically a nice guy, but I tend to become a little extreme at Georgia sporting events... but anyways, come talk to me, because I will talk to anyone.
Jay Sconyers
Trumpet - Section Leader
I am a senior majoring in Music Education, and plan on pursuing a career as a band director and arranger. This will be my fifth year as a redcoat, and I look forward to serving the band as trumpet section leader and historian. I recently aged out of Carolina Crown drum and bugle corps, and I am currently teaching and writing for several Georgia high school bands. I am a proud brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Hope to see you on gamedays cheering the dawgs onto victory. Go Dawgs.
Liz Rice
Trumpet - Rank Leader
I'm a junior Public Relations major from Duluth, GA. I am super excited about this year in Redcoats! In my free time I enjoy traveling, cooking, relaxing with friends, and doing crafty things. I'm also Social Chair so feel free to talk to me about any fun event ideas you may have for this year. I look forward to meeting you!
Matt Daniel
Trumpet - Rank Leader
I am a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, listening to music, writing/performing music with my band Mudra, and studying weather. This is my third year as a Redcoat Member. I love everything about UGA, and I look forward to another great year!
Matt Powell
Trumpet - Rank Leader
Sarah Immonen
Trumpet - Rank Leader
I am a third year student from Augusta and I am majoring in Exercise and Sports Science. All I can say is keep an open mind and enjoy each and every college experience! I love the UGA Redcoats and I cannot wait to call the dawgs in the fall!
Matt Dickens
Mellophone - Section Leader
I am a senior majoring in Music Education (on Horn), and I'm from Statesboro, GA. This will be my fourth year in Redcoats, third as a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi & Basketball band, and second in the Derbies pep band. I am a fun-loving guy, avid UGA fan, and I'm looking forward to another year here at UGA!
Carmen Guisasola
Mellophone - Rank Leader
Carmen is a senior from Ellijay, GA. She is majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. She loves to read, cook, and watch college football. Carmen's favorite part of being a Redcoat is the Dawg Walk.
Gabe Hinton
Mellophone - Section Leader
I am excited to return as a section leader of the mellophone section for my fourth and final season with the Redcoat Marching Band. I'm sure this season will the best I've had yet, and I look forward to sharing it with over 400 of my closest friends. I am also a member of CMENC and the president of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. I am also a self-proclaimed chocolate milk connoisseur.
Jennifer Brown
Mellophone - Rank Leader
I am a third year from Snellville and a Brookwood High School graduate class of 2005. I am a Dietetics major and hope to become a registered dietician. I really enjoy watching Georgia football ad basketball and playing as much soccer as possible during my free time.
Kat Quick
Mellophone - Rank Leader
I absolutely love Redcoats and waking up before dawn in the fall to go see my Dawgs play. I am an alumni member of the Iota Zeta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. I love playing music and have a passion for helping people and why I'm majoring in social work. I love hanging out with my best friends and just doing the college thing. Go Dawgs!!!
Will Watkins
Mellophone - Rank Leader
Sarah Stout
Euphonium - Section Leader
I am a third year music education major. I like music.
Trey Calkins
Euphonium - Rank Leader
I am a third year pre-business student who loves football and most other sports. I am also excited about the new direction Redcoats will be taking with new leadership.
Ariel Flinn
Trombone - Rank Leader
This is my fourth year marching with the Redcoats, and I'm excited about being a rank leader this year for what I'm sure will be another great season! I am a Music Education major with a minor in Sociology. I am also a member of SAI and CMENC.
George Cone
Trombone - Rank Leader
Jason Payne
Trombone - Rank Leader
I'm a fourth year biology/pre-med major and music minor from Winder, GA. I am totally excited about this upcoming season and can't wait to go back Tennessee and kick butt! My friends call me "Tiger", and I'm also a proud brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia! Just one piece of advice for the new guys is to take advantage of all that this university has to offer and take in every minute of your Redcoat experience.
Jonathan Irby
Trombone - Section Leader
So my name is Jonathan Irby and I'm the trombone section leader.
Justin Stowe
Trombone - Section Leader
Thomas Presley
Trombone - Rank Leader
Thomas "Tom" Presley is a 4th year student majoring in accounting and a proud member of the Redcoat Band. Tom grew up in Jonesboro, Georgia. He enjoys baseball, soccer, tennis, football, arranging/composing, traveling, politics, and reading.
Bill Reilly
Sousaphone - Rank Leader
I am a thrid year finance major from Peachtree City. I like music of all kinds, traveling, and being with friends as much as possible. Being a Redocat the past two years has been an amazing experience, and I can't wait for the fall!
Eric Kridle
Sousaphone - Rank Leader
I am excited to return as a section leader of the mellophone section for my fourth and final season with the Redcoat Marching Band. I'm sure this season will the best I've had yet, and I look forward to sharing it with over 400 of my closest friends. I am also a member of CMENC and the president of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. I am also a self-proclaimed chocolate milk connoisseur.
Nathan Courtney
Sousaphone - Section Leader
I am a 4th year Telecommunication Arts major from Alpharetta, Ga. I play for every athletic band possible and really enjoy cheering on the Dawgs anywhere I can. I'm also in the Steel Band and play Ultimate Frisbee and racquetball as much as I can manage. I can't wait for another year! Go Dawgs! and Beat Florida!
Sam Hjort
Sousaphone - Section Leader
Sam Hjort is a sousaphone section leader of the Redcoat Band for the 2007-2008 season. He is entering is fifth year as a Music Education Major, studying tube with Mr. David Zerkel. Hailing from Valdosta GA, Sam is proud to claim Athens as his home. Sam is one of the truck drivers for the Sousaphone section and was previously a rank leader as well. Sam is entering his fourth year of service to the Derbies Pep band as well as being a three year member of the Basketball band. In addition to Redcoats, Sam is a member of the Wind Ensemble and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble. Sam is a proud member of Alpha Sigma Sigma and the Redcoat Football Team. Make sure you keep your seats, The Redcoats are Coming!!!
Brian Graiser
Drum Line - Section Leader
Brian is a senior, double-majoring in music performance and music composition. This marks his eighth consecutive year of drumline, pit, and piston stroke.
Mollie Kimmelman
Drum Line - Section Leader
I was born and raised in Plano, Texas. I am a senior majoring in Social Work at UGA, and I will be working with DFACS all year long in a field placement. I have been in Redcoats every year my college education and I absolutely love it! I play bass drum in the drumline, and I have had the time of my life with these guys! This will also be my second year to drive the drumline truck.
Emmy Maddix
Flagline - Captain
I am a senior Psychology major from Lilburn, GA with a minor in Child and Family Development! This will be my fourth and final year on the UGA Flagline and I have enjoyed every minute in the Redcoat family! Spinning and dancing have been passions of mine for many years and I love teaching others how to do so. I am also involved with the UGA Wesley Foundation and love spending time friends! I am looking forward to a wonderful football season! GO DAWGS!
Lizzy Miller
Flagline - Captain
This will be my third year in Redcoats as a Flagline Member and first year on leadership. I am so excited about this upcoming fall and cheering on the Dawgs in Sanford Stadium. I absolutely love being able to perform in front of thousands of fans on game day! When I'm not spinning, I love spending time at the lake and meeting new people. Go Dawgs!
Tiffany Luoma
Flagline - Rehearsal Assistant
This will be my 4th year on the Redcoat Flagline. I've loved every minute of it! When I'm not spinning, you can usually find me studying history, watching movies, or hanging out with friends. I love meeting new people and I love watching my boys play football between the hedges! Go Dawgs!
Katie Raines
Georgette - Captain
I'm a senior and am majoring in public relations. I am entering my fourth year as part of the Georgette Danceline, and my second year as captain. I traveled with the Redcoats in 2006 to China as part of their performance tour. I am also involved in teaching dance camps and clinics for UGA. I am also a member and captain of the UGA basketball dance team, the Dance Dawgs.
Lindsay Ford
Georgette - Captain
I'm a Senior majoring in History and Anthropology. I have been with the Georgettes for five years now, and have been captain for three, including our trip to China. I was also chosen for the Phyllis Dancz award in 2006.
Amy Demers
Majorette - Captain
My name is Amy Demers and I am one of the majorette captains. I am a junior majoring in Advertising and minoring in comparative literature. I was born in Royston, GA and attended Franklin County High School where I was the feature twirler for four years. I have been on the UGA majorette line for two years and helped win five national team championship titles. I have been twirling for thirteen years. I am a former Miss Majorette of Georgia and state and regional twirling champion.
Meghan Banks
Majorette - Captain
I am from Elberton, Georgia where I was a majorette for two years and the feature twirler for two years at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. I am a former Miss Majorette of Georgia and was a 2006 Top Ten Finalist in the Senior Int. Miss Majorette of America competition. I have been a member of the UGA majorette line for two years and have helped the line win a total of five National Championship titles. There is truly "nothin' finer in the land" and I'm honored to begin my third year as a member in the Redcoat Band!
Amanda Farmer
Feature Twirler -
I'm a junior honors student, and I am majoring in Biology with a minor in Spanish. This will be my third year with Redcoats, but it will be my first season as the Feature Twirler. I am from Bowdon, GA and attended Bowdon High School where I was the feature twirler for five years. I have been twirling since the age of seven, and over the years I have won numerous state and regional titles. I was also a member of the national champion Georgia-Alabama Angels twirling team, and I am currently the coach of the 3-time Georgia state champion Dixie Twirlers twirling team. The past two years I have been part of the 5-time national champion UGA majorette line.
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