. . . Directors and Staff
Mr. Steve Shelley
Instrumental Music Director
Mr. Shelley is a Boonville, Indiana native and is currently in his 30th year of teaching, all at North High School. He received his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music Education degrees at the University of Evansville. He is a member of the Evansville Teachers Association, Indiana Music Educators Association, the Indiana Bandmasters Association, and the International Association of Jazz Educators. Mr. Shelley has performed on saxophone with the Evansville Symphonic Band and "Zynergy," a local big band jazz ensemble. Mr. Shelley has also been the Director of the EVSC Honors Jazz Ensemble for 25 years, a group which is comprised of the top jazz musicians from the five EVSC High Schools. Mr. Shelley's groups have had performances for President Ronald Reagan, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, former Evansville Mayor Russ Lloyd, Jr., a performance at the Peach Bowl Game, nine appearances at Disneyworld (including a national TV Disney Easter Parade performance), an ensemble appearing in concert with Shania Twain, and jazz groups appearing with legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson, saxophonist Ernie Watts, and Evansville natives Stef Scaggiari (piano) and Bruce Lett (bass). Mr. Shelley is also an active music arranger.
Mrs. Jane Bernhardt
Assistant Director
Mrs. Bernhardt, a graduate of North High School, is a math teacher at North. She has taught at North for 40 years, and has also served as Math Department Head. Mrs. Bernhardt is the founder and sponsor of the "Huskettes," the auxiliary group for the band. She holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Mathematics from the University of Evansville. Mrs. Bernhardt's husband, Richard, recently retired as the Director of Bands at Pike Central High School. Mrs. Bernhardt is active as an alumni sponsor for the Alpha Omicron Pi chapter at the University of Evansville. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she sings in the choir.
Mrs. Karen Renner, String Specialist
Mrs. Renner is a graduate of the University of Evansville, where she obtained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music. She is the string specialist for North and Bosse High Schools. She assists with orchestra two days per week. Mrs. Renner, a violinist, performs with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and is a member of the Trouvere String Ensemble. Mrs. Renner is also active as a private string and piano instructor.
Mr. Richard Saucedo, Music Composer
The Green Brigade performs original music written by Mr. Richard Saucedo, Chairman of the Performing Arts and Director of Bands at Carmel High School. Mr. Saucedo is on staff as a music composer and arranger with Hal Leonard Music Publishers. In addition to being a nationally known composer, arranger and clinician, Mr. Saucedo also designs the music program for the 2001, 2002, and 2003 World Champion "Cavaliers" Drum and Bugle Corps
Mr. Tom Dean, former Director of Bands at Castle High School, is our drill designer
Auxiliary Instructors
Michael Gobiel, from Dayton, Ohio, joined us in 2003 as a new member of our auxiliary staff. He is a former member of the Crossmen and the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Michael currently serves on the staff of Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. He has also served on staff with the Glassmen. Michael has also performed with the national Broadway tour of BLAST, performing on percussion and in the visual ensemble. He also writes for several outstanding high school programs in Ohio and Texas.
Our auxiliary staff also includes North Green Brigade alumni Karen Moers, Lynn Green, and Michelle Land.
Percussion Instructors
Robert Green is a 2004 graduate of North. Robert, the percussion section leader his senior year, has worked with our percussion section for the last 3 years. Robert is also one of our percussion arrangers.
Amanda Kress, a 2007 Reitz High School graduate, will begin her first year with us. Amanda served as the Drum Major at Reitz and also performed in percussion ensemble.
Brian Nugent and Nick Conner, both from Avon, Indiana, and both former North Percussion Instructors, will contribute toward arranging the percussion music for this year.
Additional Instructors
Mr. Richard Bernhardt - Mr. Bernhardt recently retired as Director of Bands at Pike Central High School. Mr. Bernhardt earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from the University of Evansville. He will assist in woodwind instruction and drill development.
Mandy Mills - Mandy, a clarinetist, graduated from North in 2005. She is a Music Education Major at Ball State University. Mandy works with our woodwinds.
Dustin Bridgewater - Dustin graduated from North in 2006. He is a student at Ball State, performing in the University Band. Dustin works with the brass.
