Sonia Sotomayor High School Band
Sonia Sotomayor High School, San Antonio, TX
2024 Fall Program
- Master of Puppets
"Master of Puppets" is a powerful and visually captivating marching show inspired by the themes of autonomy, self-determination, and liberation from external control. This production draws from the intense energy and thematic depth of Metallica's "Master of Puppets," translating its message into a narrative that celebrates breaking free from manipulation and temptation to take charge of one’s own destiny.
Musical Selections
Enter Sandman originally performed by Metallica, Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas, Nothing Else Matters originally performed by Metallica, and Master of Puppets originally performed by Metallica, Original music from Miguel Perez and Cesar Gonzales
- Director(s)
- Joseph Espinoza (Director), Paul Jensen (Assistant Director), April Lara (Assistant Director), Jeremy Contreras (Staff Member)
- Drum Major(s)
- Aubrey Gaud (Head Drum Major), Sienna Gonzales (Assistant Drum Major), Thomas Rushin (Assistant Drum Major)
- Section Leaders
- Kalleigh Feretti (Flute), Ellary Scoggins (Flute), Tehlaia Robinson (Clarinet), Ashtyn Rodarte (Clarinet), Kobe Feliciano (Alto Saxophone), Joseph Rodriguez (Alto Saxophone), Noah Charles (Low Reed), Cierra Israel (Low Reed), Brett Doutre (Trumpet), Devin Olivarez (Trumpet), Diego Orozco (Horn), Anna Morales (Trombone), Gabriel Ruiz (Trombone), Addison Cantu (Euphonium), Jordhen Maprel (Tuba), Kloey Mendoza (Color Guard), Nic Querubin (Woodwind Captain), Marissa Perez (Brass Captain), Nathan Brady (Percussion Captain), Harper Uribe (Color Guard Captain), Jamien Hall (Battery)
- Design Staff – Music
- Miguel Perez (Wind Band Arranger), Cesar Gonzalez (Percussion Arranger)
- Design Staff – Visual
- Michael Neubert (Drill Writer), Tykeem Rainey (Choreographer)
- Design Staff – Percussion
- Cesar Gonzalez (Percussion Arranger)
- Design Staff – Auxiliary
- Tykeem Rainey (Choreographer)
- Instructional Staff – Music
- Ryan Townsend (Band Staff), Tori Reynolds (Band Staff), Daniel Soria (Band Staff)
- Instructional Staff – Visual
- Ryan Townsend (Band Staff), Daniel Soria (Band Staff)
- Instructional Staff – Auxiliary
- Janessa Sargent (Assistant Color Guard Director), Marisa Caballero (Color Guard Tech)
