Mark has been playing cornet with FCBB since it’s beginning in 1999. Originally from Kansas, Mark grew up performing in many community organizations and in the ranks of local Drum and Bugle Corps until age 21. He studied trumpet with Dr. Paul Shull at Kansas State University and was a member of the KSU Marching Band, Concert Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, KSU Brass Choir and Trumpet Choir. Mark moved to Colorado with his wife Debbie in 1984. Mark has been involved with many community ensembles throughout Colorado and is currently the Minister of Worship at Community Baptist Church in Franktown, Colorado.

Tim Baird is a freelance trumpet player who is new to the Colorado Springs area. He graduated from Texas Tech with his Bachelors of Music Education and the University of Wyoming with his Master's of Music Trumpet Performance degree. Mr. Baird is a versatile player who has performed in a myriad of genres from rock/jazz, classical, theatre, avante garde, and even experiemental music. He has performed in all manner of groups as well; from pit orchestras for musicals, jazz big bands and combos, wind ensemble, chamber groups, brass bands, and even symphonic orchestras. Mr. Baird has had the priviledge and honor to play with some amazing talents like The Tempations, Brad Leali, Marvin Stamm, Ingrid Jensen, and Arlington Jones among many others.

Rick Tiller
Assistant Principal Cornet

Jeremiah went to Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. It was there that he was first introduced to British Brass Band while playing in the Colorado Brass Band under the direction of Mr. John Kincaid. After graduating with a degree in music education Jeremiah joined the Rocky Mountain Brassworks in Denver, CO and played with them until 1999 when he joined the FCBB. Jeremiah played with the FCBB from 1999-2003 and rejoined the group in 2006. Jeremiah taught band at Panorama Middle School in Harrison School District 2 from 1995-2009, and now teaches band at Holmes Middle School in School District 11.

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Jim grew up in Washington, PA and attended the Dana School of Music from 1981-1985. He began his long military career in 1986 with the US Army, and was a member of the 25th Inf Division Band, 4th Inf Division Band 1990-1994, and the 101st Army Band Colorado Army National Guard 1994-2003. Jim has been with the 19th Space Operations Squadron USAFR from 1993 to the present. During his band and non-band careers, he has been called upon to play taps at memorial services and other bugle calls for a variety of events. He holds down the 3rd Cornet part in FCBB, and is an avid fly fisherman.

Bob North
Bb Cornet

Tom has been with FCBB since Spring 2005. He has played in a variety of concert bands and jazz bands in the Washington DC area before moving to Colorado Springs as the CIA Officer in Residence at the Air Force Academy in 1999. After retiring from the CIA in 2001, Tom and family have made their home in the Springs. Tom enjoys playing in the FCBB, Little London Winds, and the Academy's Faculty Brass Ensemble, which he founded.

Steve is a computer security analyst with Lockheed Martin Corporation in Denver and has been with the FCBB since its inception in 1999. He holds a BS degree in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science from Mesa State College. Steve has been associated with various community music groups over the years and helped found the Grand Junction Centennial Band in which he participated in for 15 years. Steve and his wife Kim have three children (one of which is a US Navy Seal) and are currently living in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Charles has been performing off and on with the FCBB since 2006. He recently graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelors of Music Education Degree and a Psychology Minor. Charles currently teaches trumpet lessons in the Colorado Springs area and is a Herald Trumpeter with the Colorado Renaissance Festival held each summer in Larkspur, CO.

Sean joined FCBB in early 2009. Sean and his wife Tracy live in Cripple Creek where he is the director of school bands. Sean holds a BS in Music Education from University of Northern Colorado, and was a student of Dr. Scott Meredith and Bill Pfund. Sean has also been a member of the 101st Army Concert Band, and was the lead trumpet in their jazz band and rock band.

Frank Hilligas, (Treasurer)
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Josh Prewett is a music educator and trombone/baritone player who graduated from the University of Northern Colorado where he received his BME in Music Education. Josh performed frequently with many UNC ensembles including the UNC Wind Ensemble and the "Downbeat Award" winning UNC Jazz Lab I Band. While at UNC he performed and worked with such names as Don Aliquo, Greg Gisbert, Slide Hampton, and Bill Holman. Josh currently lives in Colorado Springs where he teaches at Timberview Middle School and performs throughout the Colorado Springs and Denver Metro areas.

Norlynn is a North Dakota native who played trumpet from grade school through college. After a 20-plus year hiatus, he began playing with the Sunrise UMC orchestra in 1999 with Carl Vail. Shortly thereafter he began playing the euphonium and joined the band in 2002 assuming the duties of principal euphonium in May 2007. He holds a BS in Psychology and BA in Computer Science & Mathematics both from the University of North Dakota and MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Norlynn is a seasoned veteran of the Information Technology industry and founded the IT consulting firm N-Squared Consulting, LLC where he currently is President and Principal Consultant.

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Upon graduating high school in Scottsdale, AZ , Bruce attended the Eastman School of Music and the University of Arizona where he was the Bass Trombonist of the Tucson Symphony. During his junior year he won the prestigious International Trombone Association Bass Trombone Concerto Competition and was invited to perform at the ITA’s international conference. He completed his undergraduate studies at the San Francisco Conservatory before joining the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, under Michael Tilson-Thomas. His orchestral career includes the Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, and San Francisco Symphonies. In 1992 he was invited to perform with the Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan and subsequently toured with the Bavarian Radio Orchestra performing Wagner’s Siegfried. Bruce makes his home in Castle Rock, with his wife Rajean and his four children. When Bruce isn’t making music, he is Director of Ethics and Compliance Training and Awareness for Qwest Communications.

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Eric Saffell
(Librarian)
Bb Tuba

Professional musician from age 13. BME from St Olaf College. Ist chair tuba in the concert band and solo tuba in the orchestra. 20 year veteran of the US Air Force Academy band, Tuba and sousaphone (on parade). Performed w/ Concert band, Brass Quintet, Marching band, Falconaires Jazz band and Blue Steel rock band, across the US, Greenland and the Azores. Flew in C 130`s. Recorded in LA and Las Vegas. Classical pianist, "keys" and church Organ. 15 plus years w/ Blue Steel as Keyboards player and Chief arranger. Upon retirement from the Academy band, 3 years at the Tavern at the Broadmoor. 12 years house band and 16 years solo pianist at the Garden of the God`s Club. Productions at the Fine Arts Center. 10 years doing the Broadmoor Christmas Show w/ Nashville Cast. Freelance musician. Member Pikes Peak Musicians Assoc. 48 years Low Brass and Piano instructor. Original member of the Fountain Creek Brass Band on BBb and Eb tuba, tuba section leader and librarian. Multiple performer at Tuba Christmas in the dead of winter.

Jon works during the day as a mild mannered Engineer putting together a chemical weapons demilitarization plant. Before this gig, he spent close to 20 years as a Rocket Engineering, doing what else, building rockets and sending things into space (and occasionally to other planets). And now, after work Jon transforms into a Heavy Metal musician playing tuba (CC, BBb, F, Eb, & Wagner Bb) for over 36 years. Jon plays professionally for the Pueblo Symphony Orchestra, Fountain Creek BB, and his own quintet Lincoln Street Brass; Jon has previously played for the Pueblo Pops Orchestra, Pueblo Brass Quintet, Pueblo Municipal Band, Pikes Peak Philharmonic, and Little London Winds, along with a multitude Church and ad hoc Polka Bands.

Rick is a senior research manager with Johns Manville, located in Littleton, Colorado, and has been with FCBB since the spring of 2008. Rick holds a BS degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from Kansas Wesleyan University, and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from The Ohio State University. He has participated in numerous community and church music groups over the years, most recently with the Castle Rock Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble, and with the classic rock band The Procrastinators, also based in Castle Rock.

Mr. Scott Bruce, Percussion, resides in Colorado Springs where he is the Band Director at the Evangelical Christian Academy Secondary Campus. He and his wife Paula attend Village Seven Presbyterian Church where he is active with the music department, singing in the choir and directing the orchestra. They have two sons Stephen (Beth) and Erik (Julie) and two grandchildren. Mr. Bruce received his BA in Music Education from Luther College, Decorah, Iowa and was a member of the USAF Academy Band for over 30 years retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant.

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Born and raised in Ohio, Laurie and her family moved to the Springs area where she graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School. She studied trumpet at UNC Greeley and upon graduation, began her elementary music teaching career in Pueblo and also played in several local groups including the Pueblo Symphony. After receiving a Masters in Education from UCCS, Laurie obtained a Masters in Theology from Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA. After returning to the Springs area, her musical pursuits have included the Springs Chamber Orchestra and Little London Winds prior to joining FCBB in 2004. Laurie is an office administrator at a local area financial securities office.

Raphelita holds an BS in Music Education from University of Northern CO at Greeley and is the band director at Skyview Middle School in Falcon, CO. While at UNC, she was a member of the UNC Brass Choir, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Lab Band II. She has also played trumpet with Colorado Springs Little London Winds.

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Rick started playing with FCBB in 2008. He studied Music Education at the University of Illinois before getting his Business degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. His musical ambitions were put on hold after college. However, twenty years later he decided to restart his musical avocation and answered an ad for the Metro State Community Concert Band. There he met and eventually married his lovely wife, Linda, who plays bass trombone. Rick is also a member of the Colorado Wind Ensemble.

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Brian Stevenson
Euphonium
 

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