Raistlynn Baros | Visual Instructor
Raistlynn Baros is a Prairie View High School alumna, and a recent graduate in mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Her time in professional marching programs includes two years with the Battalion Drum and Bugle Corps trumpet section, and one year with Rise Percussion as a visual performer. Raistlynn is honored to return for her fourth year on staff, and is excited to see what this year has in store for the program.
Jamal Blasingale | TPMB Percussion Instructor | Winter Percussion Co-Director
My name is Jamal and I have been an active member of the Colorado marching arts community since 2014. I am proud to enter my 5th year as a percussion instructor, now with the Thunderhawk Pride Marching Band!
My performance background includes the Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble (2018, 2019 & 2020) and the University of Northern Colorado’s – Pride of the Rockies Marching Band, where I completed a degree in Business and Marketing. I have also previously taught at Broomfield High School, Windsor High School and the Blue Knights Open indoor percussion ensemble.
Hallie Cunningham | Winter Percussion Co-Director
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Aurianna Dupuis | Woodwind Tech
Aurianna Dupuis is in her third year on staff with the Thunderhawk Pride Marching Band. She is currently a Senior at MSU Denver working towards her Bachelors degree in Music Education! Auri serves as a Sergeant in the 101st Army Band of the Colorado Army National Guard. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, scrap booking family trips, and spending time with family.
Ryan Dupuis | Music Caption Head
Ryan Dupuis is in his fifth year on staff with the Thunderhawk Pride Marching Band. Ryan holds degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelors in Music Education, and from Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Ryan is a Staff Sergeant in the Colorado National Guard, and is an active performer in the 101st Army Band along with various ensembles in the Denver metro area. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys working out, building lego sets and spending time with his family.
Sage Gehr | Visual Caption Head
Sage is from Boulder Colorado, and graduated from CU Boulder with a B.A. in music with a minor in education. Sage has marched with professional organizations including the Sacramento Mandarins, and the Oregon Crusaders. They have also studied contemporary dance, hip-hop, African dance, and ballet through the University of Colorado Boulder’s Theatre and Dance department.
Currently, Sage holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Colorado Denver. In their (limited) spare time, Sage enjoys performing with the Thornton Big Band, where they also serve as the music librarian. Sage is highly passionate about the connection between movement and music, and is excited to bring it to the field!
Olivia Jach | Visual Tech
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Catharine Jacobs | Co-Winter Guard Director | Color Guard Instructor
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Mason Kumnick | Percussion Tech
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Mandi Olivas | Co-Winter Guard Director | Guard Instructor
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Ruben Romero| Drill Designer | Visual Instructor
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Timothy Painter-Wakefield | Percussion Tech
Tim is very excited for their third season with the Thunderhawk Pride Marching Band! They played xylophone last year for Blue Knight’s Open Percussion Ensemble and are continuing to be involved in the marching world. They are currently in their first year at MSU Denver pursuing a degree in Music Education and are also playing trumpet for Thornton Big Band as well. Tim couldn’t be more excited to see where this program goes!
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