Elizabeth Hering, Director of Bands
Elizabeth Hering has been the Director of Bands, Marching Band, and Percussion for McNary High School since 2021. Before that she was the was the Director of Bands at Churchill High School in Livonia, Michigan for 21 years. Mrs. Hering received a Master of Music from the Northwestern University School of Music in Evanston, IL and a Bachelor of Music from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Her primary instrument is trumpet.
Mrs. Hering can be reached at: Hering_Elizabeth@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Elizabeth Hering has been the Director of Bands, Marching Band, and Percussion for McNary High School since 2021. Before that she was the was the Director of Bands at Churchill High School in Livonia, Michigan for 21 years. Mrs. Hering received a Master of Music from the Northwestern University School of Music in Evanston, IL and a Bachelor of Music from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Her primary instrument is trumpet.
Mrs. Hering can be reached at: Hering_Elizabeth@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Ashley Wilson, Assistant Director of Bands
Ashley Wilson has been the McNary High School Assistant Director of Bands since 2023. She directs the Concert Band, assists with the Marching Band, leads horn sectionals, assists with the 5th grade band at Claggett Creek Middle School, and leads the 5th grade band at Lee Elementary School. Ms. A received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Western Oregon University and a Bachelor of Music from Portland State University. Her primary instrument is horn.
Ms. A can be reached at: Wilson_Ashley@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Ashley Wilson has been the McNary High School Assistant Director of Bands since 2023. She directs the Concert Band, assists with the Marching Band, leads horn sectionals, assists with the 5th grade band at Claggett Creek Middle School, and leads the 5th grade band at Lee Elementary School. Ms. A received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Western Oregon University and a Bachelor of Music from Portland State University. Her primary instrument is horn.
Ms. A can be reached at: Wilson_Ashley@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Alex Hunter, Director of Jazz Bands
Alex Hunter has been the Director of McNary's Jazz program since 2022. He directs Jazz 1, Jazz 2, assists with the Marching Band, and leads low brass sectionals. Mr. Hunter received a certificate in trombone performance from University of Oregon, a Masters of Music from University of Arizona, and a Bachelor of Music from University of Utah.
Mr. Hunter can be reached at : Hunter_Alex@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Alex Hunter has been the Director of McNary's Jazz program since 2022. He directs Jazz 1, Jazz 2, assists with the Marching Band, and leads low brass sectionals. Mr. Hunter received a certificate in trombone performance from University of Oregon, a Masters of Music from University of Arizona, and a Bachelor of Music from University of Utah.
Mr. Hunter can be reached at : Hunter_Alex@salkeiz.k12.or.us
McNary Marching Band Staff
Director: Elizabeth Hering
Visuals: Danny Mitchell
Assist: Peter Rundquist, Ashley Wilson, Alex Hunter
Drumline: Matt Chaney
Woodwinds: Hannah Kuper
High Brass: Jason Maurer, Peter Rundquist, Ashley Wilson
Low Brass: Alex Hunter
Director: Elizabeth Hering
Visuals: Danny Mitchell
Assist: Peter Rundquist, Ashley Wilson, Alex Hunter
Drumline: Matt Chaney
Woodwinds: Hannah Kuper
High Brass: Jason Maurer, Peter Rundquist, Ashley Wilson
Low Brass: Alex Hunter
McNary Section Staff
Flutes: Sandy Norman
Oboe: open
Bassoon: open
Clarinets: Holly Hang
Saxophone: open
Low Reeds: Hannah Kuper
Trumpets: Jaimie Hall
Horns: Ashley Wilson
Low Brass: Alex Wilson and Eric Wallace
Tubas: Cari Earnhardt
Concert Percussion: Elizabeth Hering
Flutes: Sandy Norman
Oboe: open
Bassoon: open
Clarinets: Holly Hang
Saxophone: open
Low Reeds: Hannah Kuper
Trumpets: Jaimie Hall
Horns: Ashley Wilson
Low Brass: Alex Wilson and Eric Wallace
Tubas: Cari Earnhardt
Concert Percussion: Elizabeth Hering