Director

Adam is a junior at DePauw, and took up the reins as Director of the Tiger Pep Band in 2004. Although you're used to seeing him playing a mean bass guitar, also likes showing off his pride-and-joy: the KEYTAR!

Also performing in both the University Band and the University Orchestra on string bass, Adam is a student of the School of Music. His trademark goofiness keeps the band rolling, both on the in laughter and on the road, where he has lead the Tiger Pep Band to two post-season tours in support of the Tiger basketball teams. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.

Adam also serves as a Conductor of the Tiger Pep Band.

Director-Elect

Auditions for Director have been completed for the season. Please e-mail the Faculty Advisor if you are interested in auditioning for this office for the next school year.

Treasurer

Michelle is senior, studying elementary education and French. She is one of Tiger Pep Band's proud violin players and is a frequent particpant in DePauw Theatre as a member of Duzer Du, the theatre honorary society.

Conductors

Adam is a junior at DePauw, and began conducting the Tiger Pep Band in 2004. Although you're used to seeing him playing a mean bass guitar, also likes showing off his pride-and-joy: the KEYTAR!

Also performing in both the University Band and the University Orchestra on string bass, Adam is a student of the School of Music. His trademark goofiness keeps the band rolling, both on the in laughter and on the road, where he has lead the Tiger Pep Band to two post-season tours in support of the Tiger basketball teams. He is a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.

Adam also serves as Director of the Tiger Pep Band.

Jared is a senior and flaps his arms in front of the Tiger Pep Band. Jared plays any and all percussion instruments he can lay his hands on, and has been known to sling up a rear-facing sousaphone and join the low brass. (For photos of this stunt, see the 2005 SCAC Tournament photos in Memphis.)

He served as Drum Major of the Franklin Community High School Marching Grizzly Cubs in his senior year of high school. Jared is a member or Sigma Nu Fraternity.

Jared previously served as Conductor in the 2004-2005 season, but spent last semester in Japan. Fortunately for him, he had a great time, unfortunately for us, he wasn't here. But he's back now, and ready to roar!

Student Government Representative

In her junior year at DePauw, Celeste is in her second year as Student Government Representative. She plays clarinet in Tiger Pep Band, the DePauw University Band, and the Marshall Municipal Band.

Celeste studies communications and English writing. She also teaches dance, is involved in theatre production, and likes the Marx Brothers.

This year, she founded the Tiger Pep Band Tiger Color Guard and is recruiting members into this new division of Tiger spirit! 

Faculty Advisor

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.

Faculty Liaison

Col. Paré is a Faculty Liaison to the School of Music for the Tiger Pep Band. 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. Col. Paré was Faculty Advisor for the Tiger Pep Band until the 2003-2004 season, when he took sabattical to study the conducting techniques of the nation's prominent wind ensemble conductors.

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 Emeritus

Cynthia is a 2006 graduate of the DePauw University School of Music, earning her degree in music education, and has been a strong member of the Tiger Pep Band all along. She performed on clarinet in both the University Band and the University Orchestra. She served as Director of the Tiger Pep Band for two years, before taking her senior year off to do her in-classroom teaching experience.

During her tenure, Cynthia led the band to Memphis twice as the official band of the SCAC Basketball Tournament. Cynthia plays both trumpet and clarinet in the pep band and has even been known to sit at the drumset from time to time.

Daniel was graduated in May 2003 with a major in computer science and music minor. 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, he works on his MSEd degree at Northwestern University, where he works in the student union and new student orientation offices.  He plays clarinet in the Northwestern University "Wildcat" Marching Band (NUMB) and Northwestern University Basketball Band (NUBB). 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, the Tiger Pep Band was recognized as "the best pep band nationally in Division-III athletics" two years in a row by NCAA Officials.

Currently, Daniel is a Director and Conductor for the Tiger Alumni Bands and Stumblebums..

All Directors Emeritus by Order of Tenure

• Colonel Jason "Dibbs" Dibler '97 (Director 1995-1997)
  Recipient of rank and title of Colonel of the TIger Pep Band, 2005
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• Christine Russell '97 (Director 1995-1997)
  
• Megan Patterson '99 (Director 1997-1999)
  
• Mike Adams '00 (Director 1997-1998)
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• Emily Short '01 (Director 1998-2001)
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• Erin Johnson '02 (Director 1999-2001)
  
• Daniel Reck '03 (Director 2001-2003)
  Director of the Tiger Alumni Bands and Stumblebums
  
• Joe Padawan (Director 2001)
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• David Ziemba '03 (Director 2001-2003)
  Director of the Tiger Alumni Bands and Stumblebums
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• Jo Burian '04 (Director 2003-2004)
  
• Cynthia Martin '06 (Director 2003-2005)
  
• Aleka McAdams '07 (Director 2005-2007)
  
  

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