Illinois Bands Faculty

ILLINOIS BANDS FACULTY & STAFF

DR. KEVIN M. GERALDI

director of bands As director of bands, Kevin conducts the Wind Symphony, leads the graduate wind conducting program, teaches courses in wind literature and conducting, and guides all aspects of the Bands program at the University of Illinois.

REID LASLEY

mi field assistant Reid has been part of the Illinois Bands program for seven years, and currently serves as field assistant with Marching Illini. Reid is currently ABD in trombone performance and works in the Grainger College of Engineering in engagement and alumni relations.

PROFESSOR BARRY L. HOUSER

associate director of bands director of the marching illini Barry directs all aspects of the Athletic Bands program and leads the famed Marching Illini. In addition, he serves as conducting area head for the School of Music, conducts the Wind Orchestra, and teaches courses in conducting.

KAITLYN PUGH

mi guard instructor Kaitlyn, a former Marching Illini Color Guard captain, has returned this year to serve as MI guard instructor. She is also working full time as a math teacher at Urbana High School.

DR. KIMBERLY FLEMING

assistant director of bands Kim conducts the Hindsley Symphonic Band, Campus Band, and teaches courses in instrumental conducting and rehearsal methods.

DR. HANNAH RUDY

assistant director of athletic bands Hannah assists with all aspects of the Athletic Bands and directs volleyball and basketball bands. In addition, she conducts the University Band and teaches courses in instrumental conducting and marching band techniques.

AARON KAVELMAN

percussion instructor properties manager Aaron serves as instructor of the Marching Illini Drumline, assists with percussion for all bands, and manages the Illinois Bands Properties room, inventory, and staff.

JOY McCLAUGHERTY

business admin associate Joy handles logistics for Illinois Bands events including the Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival and the Illinois Band Conductors Symposium and oversees concert program and website content development. She also manages the Bands office and coordinates Bands student staffing.