The NAfME Council for Band Education strives to share best practices, foster the growth of wind and percussion students of all ability levels, and provide materials to aid in band program success.
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Stephen Pickard
Stephen Pickard is entering his 10th year as the band director at Governor John R. Rogers High School and Dessie Evans Elementary School in Puyallup, Washington. As a conductor and music educator, Stephen strives to provide memorable musical experiences for his students, offering a wide array of musical choices and opportunities through concert bands, percussion ensembles, and jazz bands.
Council Members
Stephen Pickard (2024-2026), Chair
Band Teacher
Governor John R Rogers High School, Dessie Evans Elementary School
Puyallup, Washington
Caitlin Ramsey (2024-2026), Eastern Division Representative
Director of Bands
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
Portland, Maine
Katherine Prihoda (2023-2025), North Central Division Representative
Band Teacher
Tomah Middle School
Tomah, Wisconsin
Jesse Dochnahl (2024-2026) Northwest Division Representative
Director of Bands
Hellgate High School
Missoula, Montana
Richard J. Holmes, II (2023-2025), Southern Division Representative
Educational Representative for Music & Arts
Retired from Teaching
Dallas, North Carolina
Damian Johnson (2024-2026), Southwestern Division Representative
Director of Bands
Eudora Middle and High School
Eudora, Kansas
John H. Burn (2023-2025), Western Division Representative
Director of Bands and Orchestra
Homestead High School
Cupertino, California
