Directors

Lt. Col. Daniel Reck '03
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Daniel was graduated in May 2003 with a major in computer science and a minor in music.  He performed on clarinet with the University Band and still composes and arranges music.  When he's not back on campus running BIG D or keeping Tyler the Tiger in line, Daniel is completing graduate studies at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy.  He is a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.

Daniel served as Director and Conductor for the Tiger Pep Band for two and a half years, and has been a member since 1999.  In that time, he worked closely with then-Director David Ziemba '03 to expand the Tiger Pep Band's involvement in supporting Tiger Athletics.  In 2002, Dave and Dan lead the band on the road for the first time for the NCAA Championships.  Under Daniel's direction, NCAA officials recognized Tiger Pep Band as "the best pep band nationally in Division-III athletics" two years in a row.

Lt. Col. David Ziemba '03
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David made his escape from Greencastle in 2003, with a communications major with emphasis in government, as well as a minor in political science.

Working for Indiana's Senator Evan Bayh in Washington D.C., Dave still makes it back to run BIG D for the Monon Bell Game and hada principal role in planning the Tiger Pep Band 10th Anniversary Celebration for Old Gold 2005.

For two years, Dave was Director and Conductor for the Tiger Pep Band.  In that time, he worked closely with then-Director Daniel Reck '03 to expand the Tiger Pep Band's involvement in supporting Tiger Athletics and had a prominent role in beginning the Tiger Pep Band varsity letter program.

Director-Elect

Office Vacant

Treasurer

Office Vacant

If you would like to run for the office of Treasurer of the Tiger Alumni Band and Stumblebums, please e-mail the Directors.  (Please, pretty please!)

Conductors

Maj. Jared Wooten '07

 

Biographical and contact information pending.

Lt. Col. David Ziemba '03
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Please see Dave's bio in the Director section above.

Band Captain

Capt. Becky Johnson '05
Rose Pep Band Representative

Biographical and contact information pending.

University Liaisons

Col. Valarie Ziegler, Ph.D.
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Religious Studies, 213 Emison Museum
Greencastle, Indiana 46135

Col. Ziegler came to DePauw precisely because she could become involved in student life here.  A former president of the DePauw student body once said that "she is very student oriented. Students feel very much at ease with her, and she is very approachable."  While Dr. Paré was on sabbatical in the Spring of 2003, Col. Ziegler was the natural choice to step in.  Since his return, she has stayed on board to continue advising us.

Although she is a religious studies professor, she taught herself saxophone after originally performing on trumpet in the Tiger Pep Band.  Col. Ziegler hasn't looked back since.  Her dedication in education has earned her an  Exemplary Teaching Award from the General Board of Higher Education Ministry of the United Methodist Church.   She is a recipient of the prestigious University Professor award.

Col. Ziegler has been a prominent member of the Tiger Pep Band since it's formal establishment in 1995, and has earned three Tiger Pep Band Varsity Letters. Distinguished by "her Humanity in Living, her Loyalty in Friendship, her Wisdom in Counsel, and her Inspiration in Leadership," Col. Ziegler was recognized for ten years of service to the band and was awarded the rank and title of Colonel of the Tiger Pep Band in 2005.

Col. Craig Paré, D.M.A.
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School of Music, 130E PAC
Greencastle, Indiana 46135

Col. Paré is also a Faculty Advisor for the Tiger Pep Band, in addition to serving as a University Liason for TABS.  Although he's the Director of University Bands, he is still a percussionist at heart.  Occasionally, he's even been known to take up the sticks at the drumset.  (We even once caught him playing saxophone at a football game!)

Always levelheaded and looking out for the best interests of the Tiger Pep Band, we couldn't ask for anyone better to advise us.  For more about Col. Paré, see his faculty biography.

Starting in 1993, Col. Paré was charged with directing and conducting the University Band in performance at Tiger Football games.  Seeing the need for a better arrangement, Col. Paré took a pivotal role in helping the Tiger Pep Band become an independent student organization in 1995.

For is important contributions to the band, Col. Paré holds the first-ever issued Tiger Pep Band Varsity Letter. In 2005, distinguished by "his Humanity in Living, his Loyalty in Friendship, his Wisdom in Counsel, and his Inspiration in Leadership," Col. Paré was awarded the rank and title of Colonel of the Tiger Pep Band in recognition of his ten years of service to the band.

Directors of the Tiger Pep Band

Lt. Col. Ashley Meyers '10
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408 South Locust Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135

Biographical information coming soon.