Marcus J. Pimpleton is currently serving his 9^th year as director and his 20^th year overall with the All-City Band. In his capacity as director he has significantly expanded the band’s performance reach coordinating performances in British Columbia, Hawaii, Southern California, Washington D.C. and New York in addition to the band’s regular regimen of Seattle area performances. Pimpleton began his ACB career as a member of the trombone section in 1992, and has served in a number of capacities including drum major, band council president, drum major staff, and assistant director. In his day job, he oversees the music department at Denny Middle School, where he teaches band, jazz band and steel drum classes, while concurrently serving s as band director at Chief Sealth High School and pep band director at Seattle University.  Pimpleton is a graduate of the University of Washington where he served 3 years as drum major of the renowned Husky Marching Band. Outside of band, Mr. Pimpleton is active in youth ministry, recently earning a Doctorate in Religious Education from the AL Hardy Academy of Theology in Seattle.

Ryan King first joined the band in 1991 as a member of the Saxophone section. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1994, he came back as the Saxophone Staff, a position he held through 2001 (while taking the summer of 1998 off). In 2002 he became the Staff Coordinator. In this position, he organizes and maintains the daily activities for the staff during rehearsals and performances and runs some of the on field drills with the entire band. He also looks to develop the staff in their leadership roles. As a graduate of Western Washington University in 1998 with a BA in Accounting, Ryan started an accounting career at The Boeing Company where he has been ever since. Ryan also received his CPA license in 2001 and earned his MSIS and ISMBA degrees from the University of Washington in 2005 and 2006 respectively. Now living in Renton, Ryan tries to live a peaceful life working on his garden outside of the ACB season trying to grow every vegetable he can think of and overseeing his massive Transformer collection.

Renee Phelps is in her 10th year with the All-City Band, having previously served the band as bass section training staff.  She is currently in the Masters in Teaching Program at Seattle University where she is also active in the pep band program. For the past year Renee has been instrumental on the All-City Band’s 60th Anniversary planning committee where she has been instrumental in compiling history on the program and connecting with alumni including past staff and directors for the 60th Anniversary video.

Shellee Boyd is a graduate of Chief Sealth High School’s class of 2010.  This will be Shellee’s 6th year with All-City Band and 1st on staff.  She will be entering her sophomore year at South Seattle Community College with the intent of completing her Associates of Arts degree.  Her hobbies include baking, swimming, reading and enjoying time with her family.  She is looking forward to a great summer of All-City.

Kristin Viray is in her 5th year with the All-City Band and her second on staff. She is currently a student at Seattle Central Community College expecting to graduate with her Associate’s degree in May. Kris works part time as a teacher’s assistant in Seattle Central Community College’s childcare center and volunteers as a photographer for the Chief Sealth International High School Marching Band.

Kyle Palsson is a graduate of Franklin High School’s class of 2008.  He is currently attending Seattle Central Community College.  This will be his 7th year with All-City Band and 3rd on staff. As a student, Kyle was part of the Clarinet section.  During the school year, he coaches ultimate frisbee at the Seattle Girls School and helps out with the Chief Sealth International High School Marching Band. Kyle is an avid Yu-Gi-Oh player, attending regional and national tournaments.  He can’t wait for another great summer of All-City.

Shakayla Robinson is currently attending the University of Washington Bothell.  This summer marks Kayla’s 5th year with All-City Band and 1st of staff.

Eric Quach is entering his junior year at the University of Washington Bothell majoring in Computing and Software Systems.  This will be Eric’s 5th year with All-City Band and 2nd on staff. He is currently a member of the clarinet section of the Husky Marching Band and a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi.

This summer marks Randy Coté‘s eighth year with the All-City Band, and his fifth season as a staff member. He recently graduated from Arizona State University where he was a member of the ASU Sun Devil Marching Band, Basketball Band, and various concert ensembles. In addition to his involvement as a campus tour guide and RA, Randy has been a member of Kappa Kappa Psi (National Honorary Band Fraternity) since Fall 2005. When he isn’t working or pursuing a dream job in the professional sports world, Randy enjoys traveling, spending time with his homies, riding his bicycle, and enjoying all of the wonderful food, parks, and people Seattle has to offer.

Jonathan Saturay is entering his senior year at Arizona State University.  This will be his 7th year with All-City Band and 3rd on Staff.

This summer will be Dominic Napat‘s seventh year in All City Band and marks his first year on staff. Dominic first joined ACB in 2005 in the trumpet section. In addition, Dominic served as a drum major, band council secretary, and band council president. He is a graduate of Cheif Sealth International High School Class of 2010, and currently attends Pacific Lutheran University on a full ride scholarship. He plans to  double major in business and Chinese Studies. In his spare time, Dominic enjoys strolling around playing ukulele, relaxing, playing bucketball, kyukushin karate, and eating and cooking food. He is truly excited to make this summer a summer to remember!

Shanley Sabo will be entering his 6th year with the Seattle All-City Band and second on staff. He is a proud, active member of the University of Washington’s Husky Marching Band and University of Washington’s Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. However, he is currently enrolled at Bellevue College, but plans to transfer to South Seattle Community College within the next year, Majoring in Culinary Arts. Shanley enjoys cooking and creating new art works both in the kitchen and on paper. Shanley is excited to see what the All-City Band has instore for this year.

Alex Berinato is the current Low Brass staff. Following his four years as a student musician in the All-City and graduation from West Seattle High School, Alexander Berinato volunteered as the clarinet section staff. The next year he led the trumpet section for three consecutive years before taking a year off. He returns to lead this year’s bass section. Alex is currently pursuing certification as a Washington state educator by way of the Central Washington University Teacher Preparation Program in Ellensburg. There, he works in the university writing center as a writing consultant. In his scanty spare time, Alex entertains himself by writing poetry, prose, and film music. His mission as a member of the All-City section staff is to facilitate the growth of his students’ musical ability and self-confidence.

Josh Chan is a graduate of Roosevelt High School’s class of 2008 and will be entering his senior year at the University of Washington this fall. He plans to major in Electrical Engineering and possibly a degree in Music Education somewhere down the road. This will be his 7th year with All-City Band, 3rd on staff. During the school year, he teaches drumline/concert percussion at local middle and high schools in the Seattle area. He is an active member of the Husky Marching Band and a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi. Josh is excited about what’s sure to be another amazing summer of ACB.

Justin Bales graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2010 and will be entering his sophomore year at the University of Washington Bothell.  This will be Justin’s 2nd year with All-City Band and 1st year on staff.  When not with All-City Band or drumming with the Husky Drumline,  he enjoys riding his bike, photography, and skiing at Alpental.

Ariel Weaver is a recent graduate from the University of Washington with a BS in Biology. Ariel joined All-City in 2003 and in her five years as a student in the band was involved with the flag squad, drum majoring, and band council. This is her third year on staff and is looking forward to teaching the flag squad and participating in the alumni band this year. Ariel is currently employed at the 45^th St Dick’s Drive In to finance her endeavors to become a better applicant for dental school in the following year. Other than All-City, Ariel enjoys baking, running, rollerblading, reading, and talking about nerdy biology stuff.

Christina Soria is a graduate of Chief Sealth High School’s class of 2010.  She will be attending the University of Alaska Anchorage this fall majoring in Medical Lab Technology.  This summer mark’s Christina’s 3rd year with All-City and 1st on staff. As a student, she was a former member of the flag squad.  On her free time, she enjoys forest restoration work and the outdoors in general.  Christina is excited for a great summer of All-City.

Isabelle Woodward is a graduate of the University of Washington.  This summer marks Isabelle’s 10th year with All-City Band and 5th on Staff.

Alec Keith graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2010.  He is currently attending Central Washington University majoring in Music Education.