APAB
Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
At Acalanes, we offer a full program of performance opportunities and activities for our instrumental students, and take great pride in the high musical level of our performance ensembles. Our students enjoy participation in three Concert Bands, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, CMEA Solo and Ensemble Festivals, County and State Honor Ensembles, Pep Band, Chamber Ensembles, community outreach events, and many more.
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DIRECTOR -
LAUREN GIBSON
Lauren Gibson is entering her fifth year in the Acalanes Unified High School District. She directs all instrumental ensembles, including Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Montana, double majoring in Music Education and Flute Performance. Lauren then taught K-5 Music Education for four years in Seattle, Washington, where she led the choir and drum group as well as co-directed the musical. In addition, she earned Teacher of the Year in 2013. Lauren completed her Masters of Music Education at the University of the Pacific where she was the Graduate Assistant of Bands. She is excited to continue working with the incredible students at Acalanes!
Instrumental Music
Board Members
2022-2023
ROLE NAME
Chairs......................................Ingrid Koo & Sharon Mieloch-Garcia
Treasurer.................................Paul Joseph
Secretary.................................Nina Ruebner
Publicity/Communications.......Ed Koo
Chaperone/Carpool.................Rashmie Vrajmohan
Webmaster/Design/Apparel.....Danielle Gogo-Gallagher
Receptions Committee............Joy Martin
Concert Attire...........................Lindsay Rogers
Ticket/Donations Coordinator...Kay Patterson
Jazz Ensemble Liaison............Vanna Bonner
Stanley Liaison.........................Melissa Judson