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The Directors
The Directors
Jeanne Christensen
Jeanne Christensen
Director of Bands
Biography
Mrs. C is in her 34th year in music education. She has spent her career teaching high school in the San Diego Unified School District as a Band Director and music educator. As a native of San Diego, Mrs. C grew up in the SDUSD schools in Clairemont and wanted to give back to the communities she has always loved. Mrs. C believes in "Music" and all that it can do for students. The arts are essential to the academic success of all students. Passion in teaching and a commitment to help students along the journey of four years of high school is one of the things she prides herself in.
Within the Band and Color Guard, she offers a comprehensive program for students of all musical and artistic levels from large ensembles to small ensembles. Students learn and develop instrumental skills, and they can take AP Music Theory, which helps their growth in music comprehension and composition. Students have repeated opportunities for performance, set high goals and standards, and have the opportunity to become a student leader. Accountability and teamwork are essential in each class.
Mrs. C strives to build relationships and a community for everyone, both with students and the families in the program.
Mrs. C is the immediate Past-President of SCSBOA (Southern CA School Band & Orchestra Association), the oldest professional organization for music education in the State of CA. She is also the current President-Elect of CBDA (which is the State level for the CA Band Directors Association), and she is a Past-President of the CMEA-SBS.
Mrs. C says, "It is an honor and privilege to help guide music education, not only for the students of Mira Mesa HS, but also at the state level in CA." Her favorite mottos are "All in" and "Make a Difference".
Matthew Mulvaney
Matthew Mulvaney
Orchestra Director
Biography
Mr. Mulvaney, is the Director of Orchestras and Assistant Band Director at Mira Mesa High School. As the orchestra director at Mira Mesa, Mr. Mulvaney oversees both the Symphony and Concert Orchestras.
Mr. Mulvaney is an active member of the National Association for Music Education, the American String Teachers Association, the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association, and currently serves as Past President of CODA (California Orchestra Directors Association). Mr. Mulvaney holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Miami.
He's talented, will make you laugh, and is very smart! 😊
Joseph Hayes
Joseph Hayes
Music Assistant
Biography
We wish Joseph well as he is pursuing his future career with the Fire Department. Joseph has been a part of the Sapphire Sound for the past 12 years. We wish him well in this new path. Joseph will always be a part of our family. Thank you, Joseph!
The Staff
The Staff
Kevin Harrell
Show Designer
Brady Giard
Percussion Capitan Head
Tan Huynh
Percussion Instructor
Adam Brown
Percussion Instructor
Sarah Abdulal
Color Guard Director
Chance Webb
Color Guard Instructor
Dario Quinonez
Color Guard Instructor
Charlie Nothdurft
Marching Instructor
Brandon Wallace
Marching Instructor
Janine Petalber
Marching Instructor
Ryan Gragg
Marching Instructor
The Student & Parents
The Student & Parents
Every member of our community - from parents, students, and alumni - has an opportunity to go the extra mile and dedicate extra time to the Sapphire Sound. Students are given the opportunity to be leaders amongst their peers as section leaders or council members, and parents can join our parent board.
Visit the pages below to meet some of the student and parent leaders in the Sapphire Sound!
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