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.

  • Holden Cessna

    Holden Cessna

    Head Drum Major

  • Isabella Backus

    Isabella Backus

    Drum Major

  • Ava Baker

    Ava Baker

    Piccolo Section Leader

  • Malek Chmayssani

    Malek Chmayssani

    Clarinet Section Leader

  • Jose Ruiz-Zepeda

    Jose Ruiz-Zepeda

    Saxophone Section Leader

  • Caradine Walker

    Caradine Walker

    Trumpet Section Leader

  • Ethan Morrow

    Ethan Morrow

    Mellophone Section Leader

  • Mary Hallgarth

    Mary Hallgarth

    Trombone Section Leader

  • Maddie Tucker

    Maddie Tucker

    Euphonium Section Leader

  • Annette Ma

    Annette Ma

    Sousaphone Section Leader

  • Kate Boothe

    Kate Boothe

    Drumline Section Leader

  • Anna Rice

    Anna Rice

    Guard Section Leader

  • Sophia Giacalone

    Sophia Giacalone

    Twirler Section Leader

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.

  • Sophia Castillo

    Sophia Castillo

    President

  • Magdalena Turner

    Magdalena Turner

    Vice President

  • John Berns

    John Berns

    Secretary/Treasurer

  • Holden Cessna

    Holden Cessna

    Senior Class Representative

  • Andres Becerra

    Andres Becerra

    Junior Class Representative

  • Viridiana Camarillo

    Viridiana Camarillo

    Sophomore Class Representative

  • TBD

    TBD

    First-Year Class Representative