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Outgoing Board Members
Director at Amador Valley High School from 2016-2021, where he co-directed the Marching Dons, concert bands, Jazz B and taught AP Music Theory. During his time in Massachusetts, Mr. Dandrea taught middle school and high school music in the Weston Public Schools.
Mr. Dandrea served as Band Representative on the CMEA Bay Section Board from 2020-2022. He served on the MMEA Eastern District board as the Senior Festival Coordinator in addition to the MMEA state board as the High School Representative. He also oversaw the five orchestra ensembles and overall program of the Rivers Youth Orchestra as orchestra manager.
Mr. Dandrea received his bachelor’s degree in music education with an emphasis on saxophone performance at the College of Fine Arts at Boston University. While finishing his degree, he was awarded the inaugural Promising Future Music Educator award by MMEA. He completed his master’s degree in music education at The Boston Conservatory, studying conducting and music education.
Jazareth Valencia
NCBA Representative Band Director, Lincoln High School
Jazareth Valencia is currently in her first year as one of the band directors at Lincoln High School, where she co-teaches the concert band and marching band while leading the symphonic band. Jazareth is also the band director at John R. Williams and Lincoln Elementary. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in music and teaching credential from California State University, Stanislaus. Studying clarinet under Joshua Jensen, Jazareth performed with the Stanislaus State Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra. She was also a member of the NAfME collegiate chapter.
Prior to joining the staff at Lincoln High School, Jazareth began her career in education at her alma mater Central Valley High School as a music and visual instructor for three seasons. In 2017, she began her tenure with the James C. Enochs High School Marching Band. As a music instructor within the program, she helped lead the marching band to their first top 12 finish in WBA finals. During her first winter season, Jazareth became a co-founder of the James C. Enochs Winter Winds Ensemble, she led the group through their first successful season.
Jazareth is currently a member of the Northern California Band Association, California Band Directors Association, and the National Association for Music Education.
Outgoing
Board Members
Kristen Pallas Secretary
Ali Gilroy Golden CASMEC Coordinator
Chavonta Edington
CODA Rep/DEIA Rep
Christy Latham
NCBA Rep
