Director of Bands
Biography
Mr. Lockie is a San Diego-based music educator, currently serving as the Director of Bands at Mira Mesa High School. He previously co-directed the instrumental music program at Clovis West High School.
Mr. Lockie’s leadership in music began early, serving as drum major for both Rancho Bernardo High School and the Mandarins Drum Corps. He studied music education at UCLA, where he was Co-President of the NAfME chapter and a board member of the Collegiate California Music Educators Association. During his time at UCLA, he graduated Cum Laude and was awarded the Dean’s Medal for the music department.
Mr. Lockie is passionate about fostering musical excellence and creating inclusive, student-centered ensembles. Through his work, Mr. Lockie aims to build lasting musical traditions and empower students to grow as musicians and leaders in their communities.
Orchestra Director
Biography
Mr. Mulvaney, is the Director of Orchestras 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! 😊
Brady Giard
Percussion Instructor
Adam Brown
Percussion Instructor
Chris Masters
Percussion Instructor
Jazper Saldana
Percussion Instructor
Matt Voogd
Percussion Instructor
Sarah Abdulal
Color Guard Director
Chance Webb
Color Guard Instructor
Siena Helm
Color Guard Instructor
Ryan Gragg
Marching Instructor
Charlie Nothdurft
Marching Instructor
Janine Petalber
Marching Instructor
Cole Rodriguez
Marching Instructor
Nathaniel Trueba
Marching Instructor
Brandon Wallace
Marching Instructor
Emily Harrington
Flute Instructor
Katrina Earl
Clarinet Instructor
Daniel Kamon
Saxophone Instructor
Tim Saeger
Trumpet Instructor
Joey Bartel
French Horn Instructor
Jacob Raffee
Trombone/Euphonium Instructor
William Nakamura
Tuba Instructor
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!