Kathleen High School

Fine Arts Building
(Building 33 Room 139)

The Pride of Kathleen Band performs all over both the Kathleen High School and CFAA campuses, and around the community. But the Kathleen High School Fine Arts Building is home to The Pride of Kathleen Band. The facilities include a full concert auditorium, large classroom acoustically designed for the band with separate rehearsal rooms, and a practice field for the band and guard to rehearse their routines on. The facilities are designed to give the band all the room and tools they need to succeed.

History

Boosters Club Executive Board

President

Scott Phillippi

Vice President

Elaina Moroski

Treasurer

Michelle Phillippi

Secretary

Tamera Miller

Associate Director

Joe Lewis

I am Mr. Lewis, and I am graduate of Warner University, with a Bachelor’s in Musical Studies, with a minor in Biblical Studies. My journey with band began in middle school on the saxophone. Through high school I continued to play saxophone for all four years and held the leadership positions of Woodwind Section Leader, Band Captain, and Drum Major. In college, I continued to broadened my experience by assisting various programs with their woodwind sections, and focused on the theory and the educational aspects of music. Being from the area and understanding the impact band and music has had on my life, I am both thrilled and honored to be a part of the Red Devil Band as Associate Director. My goal is to share my experience to grow the band musically and contribute as a positive mentor.

Assistant Director

Latoya Wiggins

I am Ms. Wiggins, a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a MA from Grand Canyon University in Curriculum and Instruction with a Reading Specialization. My band experience began in middle school playing the clarinet. In high school, I was a member of the flag corps (colorguard) and held the position of co-captian. I have had the opportunity to work with many other directors and serve as the colorguard director on a middle and high school level. I am honored to work along side the staff of the Red Devil Band as a both a parent and Assistant Director. Most importantly, I am ready to follow the vision and goals that Director has set for the band to grow musically through the Art of Music.

Color Guard Co-Instructors

Trish Vincent

My name is Trish I graduated out of the KHS band program and Inferno Guard in 2017. I played clarinet throughout middle school and part of high school. I did guard throughout my sophomore through senior year. I currently work at Lowe’s and love both of my jobs. I am excited to be the Instructor for this year and look forward to seeing everyone become a strong team, family and seeing what they are able to accomplish!

Rebecca Wyatt

My name is Rebecca, I did color and indoor guard for 5 years before graduating. I started in middle school in North Carolina, and continued after moving to Florida. I also played flute throughout in middle school alongside performing on the guard team. My favorite things to do are read, spend time with my son, and dance. I am excited to be the co-instructor for the coming years, and am looking forward to help build a strong team to better the guard and band program as a whole.

Drumline Instructor

Aaron Thomas

My Name is Aaron Thomas, I’m a Bartow Senior High School graduate (C/O 2017). I marched for Bartow High School Marching Band from 2015-2017 as a snare drummer. I currently attend the University of South Florida and march as a snare drummer for the USF Herd Of Thunder Band. Music has always been my passion and will continue to be.