Brandon Miller
Instrumental Music Director

Brandon Miller has possessed a passion for drums and percussion for most of his life.  Mr. Miller grew up in Chino Hills and became a member of the prestigious Ayala High School Drum Line and a drummer for jazz band. After graduating high school, he enrolled at Fullerton College as a music major and received his Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance at Chapman University. Mr. Miller completed his Master of Music degree, with a focus in Jazz Studies at CSU Fullerton's graduate program and became a credentialed teacher in 2013.

​Mr. Miller worked as a freelance percussionist and educator, teaching percussion and jazz at several Southern California schools including Marina High School, Edison High School, and Laguna Hills High School. He was previously the Music Director at Cajon High School in San Bernardino. In July of 2015, Mr. Miller became the Instrumental Music Director at El Toro High School. As director, he is responsible for the Marching Band, Drumline, String and Chamber Orchestras, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Winter Guard.
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Throughout his career, Mr. Miller has performed in a vast array of ensembles, including symphony
orchestra, concert band, wind ensemble, chamber orchestra, jazz big band, new music ensembles,
​chamber groups, percussion and jazz combos, and has had the privilege to share the stage with numerous
luminary performers.

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2024 Royal Blue Regiment

Instructional Staff

Director: Brandon Miller ([email protected])
Battery Caption: Jackson Culp
Battery Tech: Max Salce & AJ Manila
Front Ensemble Caption: Daniel Hwang
Front Ensemble Instructor: Sydney Walla
Color Guard Caption: Jessica Patterson
Color Guard Instructor: Michael Patton & Carlos Vazquez
Brass Instructor: Alexis Winchell
Brass/Visual Instructor: Mia Carrera
Brass/Visual Instructor: Ten. Matias Teille
Woodwind Instructor: Emily Davies & Doug Lue

Drum Majors

Drum Major: Annalise Collins
Assistant Drum Major: Derek Olsen

Captains

Woodwind Captain: Quentin Morimoto
​Woodwind Captain: Trevor Welton
Brass Captain: James Kimer
Brass Captain: Trina Heltman
Color Guard Captain: Haley Bartow
Color Guard Captain: Aaliyah Danon
Battery Captain: Isaac Hershberg
Battery Captain: Jake Orosco
Pit Captain: Raz Khin
Pit Captain: Maika Rivero
Guard Equipment Managers: Jenna Manos & Ava Gibson

​SECTION LEADERS

Flute: Ro Kanwale
Clarinet: Kenneth Keeler
Alto Saxophone/Low Reeds: Trevor Welton
Trumpet: TBD
Mellophone: Timorie Olsen
Baritone: Nolan Hanks
Sousaphone: Amber Shirah

STUDENT COUNCIL Leadership

President: Abigail Chow
Vice President: Nikki Nguyen
Vice President: Normandie Olsen
Secretary: Genesis Rangel
Treasurer: Tayva Veal
Librarians: Nikki Nguyen & Gavin Yoo
Uniform Manager: Ro Kanwale
Historians: Timorie Olsen, Quentin Morimoto, Abigail Chow & Trevor Welton
Stage Manager: Genesis Rangel
Equipment Manager: Amber Shirah

Instrumental Music Leadership

Jazz Section Leaders

Saxophone: Trevor Welton
Trumpet: TBD 
Trombone: Trina Heltman
Rhythm Section: Raz Khin

SECTION LEADERS

Flute/Piccolo: Annalise Collins & Euna Kim
Clarinet: Derek Olsen & Quentin Morimoto
Low Woodwinds: Normandie Olsen
Alto Saxophone: Gavin Yoo
Trumpet: TBD
Trombone: Amber Shirah
Euphonium: Dazzle Belser
Tuba: Zane Gibson
Percussion: Isaac Hershberg

String Section Leaders

Violin: Mary Anjanette Manaiese & Ava Wang
Viola: Derek Welton
Cello: Aarya Kanwale
Bass: Raz Khin