Meet our 2018-2019 Members
Melissa Kilgard - Junior
President
Plays: Flute
Major: Music Therapy and a minor in psychology
I love TBS because it is a group of amazing people who love music and service and how to combine the two in unique ways.
Veranna Bauske - Junior
Vice President of Service
Plays: Alto Sax
Major: Math Education
My favorite thing about TBS is being able to serve and give back to my community while still incorporating music in my life.
Morgan States - Sophomore
Secretary
Plays: Piccolo
Major: Business Administration
Being in TBS allows me to be myself and express my passion for band and music with others that feel the same. I love encouraging others and supporting the community through music which connects us all.
Mary Spencer- Sophomore
Liason
Plays: Saxophone/Voice
Major: Voice and Theater Performance
Giving back to the band is such a great honor and I love meeting everyone and serving with my sisters!
Alec Hoover- Sophomore
MDWAC Representative
Plays: Alto Saxophone
Major: Pre-Nursing
I love TBS because it is such an welcoming group that really makes me feel like part of a family. On top of that, I love all things music and service. Getting to serve with such a tight-knit group of people who are all passionate about music and service is such an awesome experience.
Alina Kolchinsky - Sophomore
Historian
Plays: Piccolo and Flute
Major: Chemistry and Art History
I love music because it allows me to grow and challenge myself as both a player and a person. Additionally, I love the aspect of teamwork that comes with a band and I have met the most amazing and kindhearted people through music. I am so excited to give back to the organizations that have already given me so much with TBS!
Garrett Jason Schuman - Senior
Plays: Trombone
Major: Supply Chain Management and East Asian Languages & Cultures
Band has always given me a sense of solidarity that I couldn't find anywhere else, and Tau Beta Sigma gave me that as well, while also giving me a chance to advocate for women.
Laurie Bush - Junior
Plays: Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
Major: Chemistry
I really like band because it gives me a community to be a part of, and Tau gives me an even closer community! I also love getting to support the band through service, because it makes me feel like I'm playing my part in helping the band.
Hannah DePriest - Senior
Vice President of Membership
Plays: Voice and Piccolo
Major: Music Therapy
I love band because it gives me the opportunity to meet new people and do the thing I love, play music. I joined Tau Beta Sigma because I loved all of the people in it, and the group’s atmosphere was just so fun and happy. I also was very interested in the service for the band and community aspect, and love promoting women in music.
Morgan Mayhew- Sophomore
Treasurer
Plays: Flute/Piccolo
Major: Music Therapy
I love music because of how it can connect people with different backgrounds. It’s amazing to me how music is a universal language and how one song can impact a person’s life so significantly. I love how TBS combines my love of music with my love of helping people. My sisters are so amazing and I am so happy to be developing such amazing relationships with people who have similar interests and goals.
Kris Kneisley - Junior
Sargent at arms
Plays: Sousaphone
Major: Film and Media Studies/ Creative Writing
I enjoy TBS/band because the people are some of the most active and inspirational people I've met, and I've made some great friends in Tau. They and the organization have both helped me to be a better person.
Sasha Arteaga - Junior
MWDAC Representative
Plays: Baritone and Trombone
Major: Trombone Performance and English
I like concert band because every piece we play is like a poem; I like to challenge myself to see how expressively I can play my parts. Marching band is similar, pregame is our love song to KU and our halftime shows are like episodes of what’s new in pop culture. I joined Tau Beta Sigma because as a female musician, I want to advocate for the promotion of women in leadership, not just in bands but in life. Through service projects, events, and ideals, TBS has helped me embrace my identities as both a trombonist and a woman. Our chapter, Zeta Delta is also a really great community with strong alumni connections and an amazing bond of friendship.
Cassie Quinonez- Sophomore
Webmaster
Plays: Alto Saxophone
Major: Elementary education
I love music because it has always been a way for me to express myself. I started out in orchestra but over time I found that band was my home and that's where "my people" are. I love music because it is something so universal that anyone can enjoy. I love Tau because its a group of people who made me feel at home. They are a wonderful family that I have grown to love, and I am so proud to call myself a sister.
Shelby Scott - Senior
Plays: Trumpet
Major: Music Composition
First of all, the people are fantastic, and have always treated me like part of a family. Second, I love band, and getting to help keep a great tradition like the Marching Jayhawks alive and well is amazing! However, the most important reason for me personally would be the emphasis on women in music. As a female composer, this is extremely important to me, because while it's getting better, we still have a ways to go before we are truly equal in the music industry. Being part of an organization that strives for gender equality in music gives me the chance to do my part in making sure that we are well on our way to a better world!
Gaby Gomez - Senior
Member
Plays: Piccolo
Major: Atmospheric Science
I love TBS not only because I love the people in it and I get to meet people from other sections but I also love the idea of helping others and helping the band as much as I can as well as promoting women in the music arts.
Tayler Randazzo -Freshman
Plays: Flute/Piccolo
Major: Information Systems
I love music because of how it brings people together. Music has always been a huge part of my life, and it's something that I can't live without! I love Tau because of the amazing people in it, whom I get to call "my sisters". I also love the whole idea of getting to serve the KU bands and give back to the community
Jenni Relan - Freshman
Plays: Guard
Major: Aerospace engineering and theater
Chloe Moore - Sophomore
Plays: Alto Saxophone
Major: Chemistry
Sarah Dotzert - Freshman
Plays: Flute/Piccolo
Major: East Asian Lang & Cultures
Will Kleemann - Freshman
Major:Music Education
Plays: Double Bass (main)/Sousa
I love Tau because of the bonds I have with my sisters/brothers. I also love being able to give back to the band because the band has given so much to me.
I love Tau and band because it's a family away from home
This is my first year in marching band/band in general. My main instrument is double bass, and so I have been in orchestra since I was 9 years old. The reason why I love Tau is because of my fellow chapter members and sisters. No matter what time it is, or what the reason is, I know my sisters will always be there for me.
I love Tau Beta Sigma because we are a loving community. We welcome everyone and we get to work together using our passion for music. Band brings people together and Tau is one of those ways. And because of that, Tau Beta Sigma is family to me