Band Staff

The West Springfield band program has many dedicated professionals working to provide the highest quality of instruction to all of our students and ensembles.  In addition to our full-time faculty members we have many adjunct instructors, ensemble directors, sectional clinicians and private lesson instructors.  Each of our instructors has a history of successful teaching and has been approved by the Fairfax County Public Schools.

Larry Einuis, Director of Bands

Mr. Einuis is serving as Director of Bands.  He is the conductor of the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and is responsible for the percussion class and the Marching Spartans.

E-mail: director@wshsband.org

Kurt R. Holscher, Associate Director of Bands

Mr. Holscher, Associate Director of Bands conducts the Concert Bands, teaches A.P. Theory, Jazz and Percussion.  He is the assistant director of the Marching Spartans.

Andrew Barlow, Percussion Coordinator

Andrew Barlow is a native of North Carolina and a graduate of Mars Hill College.  He is currently pursuing graduate studies in percussion at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Judy Einuis, Woodwind Specialist

Judy Einuis serves as woodwind specialist and assists with the Wind Symphony and Marching Spartans.  She is the Senior Middle School Band Director at Robinson Secondary School.

Emma Plehal, Visual Ensembles Designer

Text Box: Emma is in her first year as Visual Ensemble Caption Head for West Springfield.

E-mail: Kurt.Holscher@fcps.edu

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E-mail: Judy.Einuis@fcps.edu

E-mail: Emma.Plehal@wshsband.org

West Springfield High School Bands

Character, Competence, Class, Commitment

Marching Spartans Staff

Erica Abbey, Music and Marching

Tommy Bateman, Marching Coordinator, Transportation

Abby Byrom, Brass and Marching

Jon Burnham, Brass and Marching

Brandon Cochenour, Drill Designer

Chris Dechiara, Percussion Consultant

Mickey Hartz, Battery

Jackie Marinucci, Woodwind and Marching

Ben Pouncey, Drum Majors & Leadership

Karilee Schmitt, Visual Ensemble

Kristine Sweezey, Front Ensemble

Bethany Thomas, Front Ensemble

Vanessa Utell, Brass and Marching

Daniel Valadie, Music Arranger

 

Sectional and Supplemental Instructors

Ed Fraedrich, Saxophones

Carl “Jeff” Bianchi, French Horns

James Moseley, Oboe and English Horn

Wayne Titterence, Clarinets

Larry Oates, Trumpets

Emily Morgan, Clarinet Choir

Karen Edwards, Flute Choir