Director of Bands

Mr. Heath Jones

Mr. Jones received his undergraduate from the University of Georgia and participated in the Redcoat Band during his time there.  He then received a Masters from the University of South Carolina in Music Education.  Mr. Jones is coming from Sumter High School in Sumter, SC where he has served as the Director of Bands since 2000.  He has also served as the Director of Bands at Hixson HS in Chattanooga, TN and assistant Director at Sumter High School.  In addition, he is a nationally board certified teacher and has worked as an adjunct faculty member for Central Carolina Technical College and the University of South Carolina.

EMAIL:  Heath_Jones@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us

PHONE:  (678) 473-6272

Associate Director of Bands

Color Guard Caption Head

Ms. Amy Pearce

Ms. Pearce is a graduate of Brookwood High School in Snellville, GA where she was a performing member of both the fall and winter guard programs. In 2003, Ms. Pearce was the weapons choreographer and instructor for Brookwood Winterguard.  Ms. Pearce has over 13 years of dance experience in several areas including ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary and lyrical. Amy has a lot of energy and a very creative mind to bring to us here at Peachtree Ridge. We are excited about her returning to our staff and she is thrilled about taking our guard to the next level. Amy is currently an English major at the University of Georgia.

Percussion Caption Head

Mr. Frank Iglesias

Brass Caption Head

Mr. Nick Silvestri

Drill Designer

Mr. Ryan Bybee

Mr. Bybee is a native of Concord, NC and a graduate of Central Cabarrus High School (very distinguished, nationally recognized high school band program) where he was the drum major in 2000. He is currently finishing his bachelor's degree in Music Education at the University of Georgia. Ryan was also a member of the Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps in 2000. For the past 3 years, Mr. Bybee has been heavily involved in the band program at Collins Hill High School. His primary responsibilities include Marching, Maneuvering and Music for the brass section. Ryan was the visual/conceptual designer for Brookwood High School's Winterguard in 2003. He has written drill and been on staff with Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, VA and also a staff member at Mount Pleasant High School in Mt. Pleasant, NC. Peachtree Ridge is very proud to again include Mr. Bybee in our 2006-2007 staff and looks forward to all of the wonderful ideas and expertise he will bring to our band program.

Music Arranger

Mr. Ryan George

Drum Majors

Gina Torcivia
Carolyn Davenport
Michael Kersh

1st Lieutenant

Linda Tran

Properties Crew Manager

Adam Cherry

Librarians

Ashley Palaski
Michele Shanine

Section Leader - Flute

Dale Jakes
Lydia Lee

Section Leader - Clarinet

Section Leader - Bass Clarinet

Tyler Drummond
Sarah Huskisson

Marvin Barge

Section Leader - Saxophone

Calvin Shirey

Section Leader - Mellophone

Mitchell Paige

Section Leader - Trumpet

Andy Torgesen
Elizabeth Landers

Section Leader - Baritone

Zach Imam

Section Leader - Trombone

Ben Jackson

Section Leader - Sousaphone

Grant Robison

Section Leader - Pit

Sophie Berard

Percussion Captain

Sam Madert

Colorguard Captains

Jordan Hudson
Lexy Stephens