Director,

Mr. Ryan Ansorge

Mr. Ansorge joined Durand Area Schools in 2022 after graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a B.M.E. in 2021. He is also a graduate of Lakeland High School, where he went on to teach marching band as the Brass Captionhead for 8 years. His main instrument is the tuba and has studied with Dr. Phillip Bloomer and Dr. Brendan Ige. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking and camping, and traveling throughout Michigan.

Visual Staff

WINDS

• Ellie Loos

• Lucas Wheeler

• Oliver Bishop

• Jenna Kezelian

AUXILLARY

• Alex Bailey

Musical Staff

WINDS

• Ellie Loos - Brass

• Lucas Wheeler - Brass

• Oliver Bishop - Woodwinds

• Jenna Kezelian - Woodwinds

PERCUSSION

• Paul Kamm