Tadd was raised in Snohomish, and graduated from Snohomish High School in 1995. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University in 2002, and his Master’s in Music Education from Central Washington University in 2014. Tadd has extensive performance experience with the Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band, jazz fusion group The Sidewinders, the former Everett Symphony, the Spokane British Brass Band, musicals such as Little Shop of Horrors, Once Upon a Mattress, Nunsense, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and many more. Tadd continues to maintain a busy performance schedule.
Tadd is very proud to be directing the bands at Glacier Peak High School. His student-centered approach to education produces award-winning ensembles. The Glacier Peak Wind Ensemble is a top-tier performing group.
Nicole von Trotha
President
Nicole began serving as Treasurer in 2014. She currently has a senior son in Grizzly Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band who plays Saxophone.
Vice President of Fundraising
Open Position-if you are interested in volunteering for this position, please contact gphsbandboosters@gmail.com
Mike Graves
Treasurer
Mike began serving as Treasurer in 2021. He has a sophomore son in Grizzly Band, and Percussion Ensemble who plays percussion.
Dzana Kovar
co-Treasurer
Dzana began serving as co-Treasurer in 2021. She currently has a sophore son in Grizzly Band and Percussion Ensemble who plays percussion.
Julie Jorde
Co-Secretary
Julie began serving as Secretary in 2019. She currently has a senior son in Grizzly Band, and Wind Ensemble who plays the French Horn and Mellophone.
Jennifer Clements
Co-Secretary
Jennifer began serving as Secretary in 2019. She currently has a senior son in Grizzly Band and Percussion Ensemble who plays percussion.
GPHS Band Booster Board : gphsbandboosters@gmail.com