David Wick - director of bands

  • Graduated from Flushing High School in Flushing, Michigan
  • Bachelor of Music from the University of Utah in Trumpet Performance, where he studied with Edmond Cord, currently Professor of Trumpet at Indiana University
  • Masters of Music from the University of Arizona in Instrumental Conducting, under Gregg Hanson
  • Spent two years as a marching member of the Phantom Regiment (82, 83) and the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, (85, 86) and was a Visual Staff Member with the Blue Devils from 2000-2002
  • Played with the Jazz Band for the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz (83-88)
  • Previously was the Director of Bands at Sky View High School in Smithfield, Utah (92-00) and served as Interim Associate Director of Bands at Oklahoma State University for the 2000-2001 school year
  • Married to Kelley and has two boys, Steven and Justin

Jason Herron - Percussion instructor

  • Attended Rangeview High School
  • Graduated from University of Northern Colorado
  • Member of Blue Knights, Front ensemble section leader for four years
    Zildian Cymbals' player of the year two years in a row 2004, 2005
  • Taught Blue Knights 2008
  • Taught Arvada High School 2004
  • Taught Columbine 2007-present
  • Taught Ponderosa 2004-Present
  • Does clinics for high schools throughout Colorado
  • Writes music for ensembles throughout Colorado and the nation
  • Has been guest clinician for the Colorado Day of Percussion
 

The Concert Band is open to students in grades 9-12, and is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to continue their participation in Band at the High School level. Students are encouraged to also participate in the Marching Band but not required. Previous participation in Band at the middle school level is required for participation in Concert Band.

The Wind Ensemble is the most advanced of the concert bands offered at Ponderosa, and is open to students grades 10-12 by audition only. The Wind Ensemble is a very active performing ensemble, and has developed a reputation as one of the finest performing groups in the state.

The Jazz Ensemble is open to students in grades 10-12 by audition only, and focuses on the study and performance of jazz. Participation in the PHS Marching Band, while not required, is strongly encouraged for members of the Jazz Ensemble.

Percussion students choosing to be a part of the Marching Band should sign up for Percussion Techniques class, for the first semester. This class is designed to focus on the specific needs of the drumline during the fall season. During second semester, students in Percussion Techniques will focus their efforts towards the winter season and also serve as percussionists for both the Wind Ensemble and Concert Bands. All students in Percussion Techniques participate in the PHS Marching Band during the Fall Semester and Winter Percussion for the Spring semester.

Color Guard. This class is dedicated to improving the skills of our color guard.