The Maverick Stampede Leadership Team is a group of marching members with at least one year of experience who facilitate all aspects of band operations. Every team member is essential to the success of the ensemble: from providing the downbeats in time, to fitting correctly sized uniforms for the band, to ensuring the field light fixtures are in place, the Maverick Stampede Leadership Team enables the band to move forward together.
2025 LEADERSHIP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2025 Leadership Team
The Band Captain leads the MAVS Team and serve as the central figure of the Maverick Stampede, selected through application and election. The band captain and assistant band captains model leadership, organization, confidence, and communication, embodying the “Spirit of the Stampede” with swagger, professionalism, and positivity. The Band Captain’s words begin and conclude every rehearsal, setting the tone for the ensemble. They foster collaboration, support sections, help solve issues, and ensure smooth operations, making them essential to the Stampede’s culture and success. Assistant Band Captains ensure continuity for Stampede operations and fidelity of recruitment communications and events throughout the season.
Jacob D. Brown
Asst. Band Captain - Operations
Major: Criminal Justice
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Mabel Burris
Asst. Band Captain - Recruitment
Major: Music Education
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The Maverick Stampede drum majors are the conduit to the band’s performance; they act as executive leaders and conductors of the band, responsible for starting and stopping the band, maintaining tempo, being good stewards of rehearsals, fostering unity, and exemplifying the "Spirit of the Stampede" both on and off the field. Drum Majors are chosen by application and live audition, which demonstrates their conducting vocabulary as well as how their energy and musicianship mirror the Maverick Stampede.
Averee Toft
Robert Reid
Maverick Stampede Section Leaders are students who have demonstrated a high proficiency in teaching music and movement via live audition. The sections include Piccolos, Reeds, High Brass, Trombones, Baritones/Sousaphones, Battery, Front Ensemble, and Colorguard. Key responsibilities for section leaders include reinforcing communication of announcements and expectations, leading sectionals and rehearsals, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Section Leaders are exemplary musicians who demonstrate leadership, organization, and creativity and ultimately assist in a major way to make the Maverick Stampede experience a positive one.
Isobel Schwartz
Brecken Karegeannes
Reeds Section Leader
Major: Music Performance
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Tommy Masciullo
Reeds Section Leader
Major: Music Education
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Grace Goodland
Trumpet Section Leader
Major: Music Business
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Albert Booth
Ainsley Kish
Mellophone Section Leader
Major: Exercise Science
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Justin Balderson
Trombone Section Leader
Major: Music Performance and Applied Mathematics
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Dom Olmos
Baritones and Sousaphones Section Leader
Major: Liberal Arts - Music
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Kieren Magday
Drumline Captain
Major: Exercise Science
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Heather Hawkins
Front Ensemble Captain
Major: Music Performance
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Ivy Livingston
Colorguard Captain
Major: Liberal Arts - Psychology
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Syrena Diehl
Colorguard Captain
Major: Criminal Justice
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The MAVS Team is the talented and organized leadership crew that keeps CMU Bands running at full strength by flexing the multifaceted backgrounds and skills that encompass the marching members of the Maverick Stampede. They are the behind-the-scenes force that makes sure every rehearsal, performance, and event looks sharp, runs smoothly, and feels epic. The Marketing Team leads the charge in social media, creative content, and alumni connections, making sure CMU Bands' energy and legacy are seen and celebrated.
The Accoutrements Team takes care of uniforms, instruments, and logistics, keeping everything organized and ready for action, and the Vital Systems Team handles sound, lighting, and setup so rehearsals and shows operate without a hitch.
Ashleigh Messall
