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Staff of the Bearcat Bands
Organizations the size of the Bearcat Bands need an administrative staff to carry out day-to-day
operations and long term planning. Fortunately there are always volunteers from within the band
and the community who are willing to contribute their time and talent towards the betterment of the
band. The Bearcat Bands extends its thanks and appreciation towards the dozens of people who strive
for excellence every day.
Below are listed some of the staff members people often come in contact with when interacting with
the Bearcat Bands.
Dr. Terren L. Frenz
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Director of Bands |
| Years on staff: |
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16 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Trumpet |
| Phone Number: |
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513-556-BAND |
| Email Address: |
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Email Dr. Frenz |
| Responsibilities: |
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Primary music and drill instructor for all main ensembles; Department Head and Business Director for the Department of Bearcat Bands; Primary show/concert designer; Primary drill writer; Head of all student leadership offices and staff positions |
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| Dr. Frenz also serves as a music instructor / teacher. |
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Mr. David M. Martin
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| Position: |
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Assistant Director |
| Years on staff: |
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10 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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French Horn |
| Phone Number: |
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513-556-BAND |
| Email Address: |
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Email Mr. Martin |
| Responsibilities: |
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Arranger and/or composer of many musical pieces performed each year; Primary music librarian; Assists the director in music and drill instruction; Assists the director in show/concert design; Assists the director in band operations |
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| Mr. Martin also serves as a music instructor / teacher. |
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Mr. Nick Angelis
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| Position: |
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Assistant Director |
| Years on staff: |
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4 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Percussion |
| Phone Number: |
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513-556-BAND |
| Email Address: |
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Email Mr. Angelis |
| Responsibilities: |
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Primary instructor for the Bearcat Drumline; Primary arranger and/or composer for Bearcat Drumline music/cadences; Assists the director in music and drill instruction; Assists the director in show/concert design; Assists the director in band operations |
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| Mr. Angelis also serves as a music instructor / teacher. |
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Mr. Nicholas A. DelleCave
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Assistant to the Director / Alumni Liaison |
| Years on staff: |
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3 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Alto Saxophone |
| Phone Number: |
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513-332-7000 |
| Email Address: |
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Email Mr. DelleCave |
| Responsibilities: |
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Serves as liaison to the UC Band Alumni Association and community with assigned projects related to the Bearcat Band program. Represents the director when assigned. Performs or conducts where necessary as assigned by the director of bands. |
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| Mr. DelleCave is a former Drum Major for the UC Bearcat Bands who volunteers his time to the Bearcat Bands. |
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Mrs. Debra Frenz
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Color Guard Advisor |
| Years on staff: |
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8 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Color Guard / Dance |
| Phone Number: |
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513-556-BAND |
| Email Address: |
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Email Mrs. Frenz |
| Responsibilities: |
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Serves as the advisor to the color guard; Responsible for color guard performance make-up; Assists in color guard costume design and purchasing; Provides staff support to the Bearcat Bands |
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| Mrs. Frenz volunteers her time for the benefit of the Bearcat Bands. |
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Ms. Elyse M. Lohrbach
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Receptionist / Office Assistant |
| Years on staff: |
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3 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Flute / Alto Saxophone |
| Phone Number: |
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513-556-BAND |
| Email Address: |
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Email Ms. Lohrbach |
| Responsibilities: |
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Serves as a receptionist in the band office; Responsible for office paperwork including member registration/records and attendance; Assists with administration responsibilities in the band office |
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| Ms. Lohrbach is currently a member of the Bearcat Bands working part-time in the band office. |
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Ms. Kristen Ujvari
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| Position: |
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Receptionist / Office Assistant |
| Years on staff: |
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2 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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French Horn |
| Phone Number: |
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513-556-BAND |
| Email Address: |
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Email Ms. Ujvari |
| Responsibilities: |
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Serves as a receptionist in the band office; Responsible for office paperwork including member registration/records and attendance; Assists with administration responsibilities in the band office |
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| Ms. Ujvari is currently a member of the Bearcat Bands working part-time in the band office. |
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Mr. Ryan J. Leitz
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Webmaster |
| Years on staff: |
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4 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Alto Saxophone |
| Phone Number: |
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513-332-7736 |
| Email Address: |
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Email Mr. Leitz |
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Responsible for UC Band website development and maintenance; Responsible for all UC Band Listserv and email communications |
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| Mr. Leitz works on website design and development with Mr. Ben Jenkins (the server administrator). These people are former members of the band who volunteer their time for the benefit of the Bearcat Bands. |
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| Instructional and Supportive Staff: |
The following people volunteer their time and talent to assist in the instruction of band members
and help in other areas in which the Bearcat Bands need assistance. Some of these positions are
seasonal in nature and the graduate assistants generally serve a one or two year term
determined by the course of their graduate program.
| Color Guard Instructors: |
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Miss Bethany Heffner |
| Instructional Assistant: |
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TBA (graduate assistant) |
| Percussion and Color Guard Instructors: |
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TBA |
| Announcer: |
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Mr. Randall Smith |
A special thanks also goes to the many volunteers on the equipment staff who transport much of the
heavy and bulky equipment and provide a helping hand during performances.
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