Our Staff
We have several staff members that help teach and educate our students to become better musicians and people. They dedicate hours of their time to help the next generation of students.
Director Of Bands
Ms. Leitschuh
Amelia Leitschuh, from Hudson, Florida, is a K-12 music educator and trombonist beginning her position as Band Director for Pasco High School in the 2023-2024 school year. Her experience with music began on the piano in elementary school. She has been playing the trombone for over 10 years, beginning with middle school band and growing her passion for music ever since by participating in school and community ensembles throughout Pasco and Hillsborough counties.
Ms. Leitschuh earned her Bachelor’s in Music Education at the University of Tampa, as well as completing her final internship in Pasco County Schools. In her time at UT, she participated as principal chair in the Wind Ensemble, lead trombone in the Jazz Ensemble, and a selected performer with the “Spartan Brass” Quintet. She also served as President of the National Honorary Band Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi. Ms. Leitschuh has performed with community ensembles in the Tampa area such as the Tampa Bay Pride Band and Symphonic Winds.
Ms. Leitschuh has worked with and taught band students ranging from beginner to high school throughout Hillsborough County since 2020. She has taught private one-on-one lessons and served as a technician for local schools, such as Coleman Middle School and Brandon Academy.
Color Guard Director
Ms. Remi Nowland
Ms. Remi Nowland is a native Floridian born and raised in Lithia. She graduated from Newsome High School in Hillsborough County in 2021, and currently attends HCC and plans to transfer to USF to continue her degree. Remi is a member of the USF Winterguard, where she competes in FFCC and WGI Competitions. She was a part of the Newsome High School colorguard where she performed at FMBC, BOA, FFCC, and WGI. She received Silver finalist in Scholastic AAA class (2018), Gold finalist in Scholastic A class(2019-2021) and Silver finalist in Independent A class(2023) at FFCC Championships. Remi also received a bronze and silver medal in the FFCC solo/ensemble flag division in 2020 and 2021.
Percussion Instructor
Shannon Menke
Shannon Menke is a third-year music performance major at USF. Their teaching experience includes teaching percussion at St. Petersburg High School, teaching masterclasses at Hillsborough County middle schools, and teaching private lessons. They are a member of the USF Symphonic Orchestra and the USF Percussion Ensemble, as well as the percussion section leader of the Tampa Bay Symphonic Winds. Their additional experience includes performing three world premieres with the Contemporary Art Music Project, and being a substitute percussionist for the Tampa Brass Band.
