Directors
Dean Moore
Director of Bands
Dean Moore is originally from North-eatern Ohio, but has spent the last 21 years teaching in Arizona.
Classes taught- Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Music Theory, Percussion class and Marching Band.
Jesse Vanlandingham
Choir & Orchestra Director
Jesse Vanlandingham is a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver's Music Education program, where he primarily studied voice, and studied violin as a secondary instrument. Before joining the team at Arvada West, Mr. Vanlandingham taught choir and orchestra at Oberon Middle School. As a singer and violinist, Jesse regularly performs with community and professional ensembles in the Denver area, including Elus Vocal Ensemble and the Colorado Symphony Chorus. Jesse's greatest passion outside of music is the Spanish language, which has driven him to travel and study in Guatemala, Ecuador and Mexico.
Ensembles taught ('21-'22): String, Concert and Chamber Orchestras, Concert Choir, Sounds of Calliope, Vocal Chords.
Additional Staff
Shauna Hodges- Color Guard
Lisa Pressley- Color Guard