derek bernier
director of bands
bernier.derek@meridianschools.org

Originally from Rhode Island, Derek has his Bachelor's of Music Education with honors from the University of Montana and student taught at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. Previously, he was Associate Director of Bands and Percussion Instructor at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Oregon. While there, his drumline and front ensemble were awarded High Percussion in the Single A division in the 2007 Northwest Marching Band Circuit and 6th overall out of 30. Derek has marched with the Bozeman High School, Montana State University "Spirit of the West," and University of Montana Grizzly Marching Bands at many events, including the 2003 NCAA Div. I-AA Football National Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee; the 1999 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California; and the 2001 Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Derek is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing any sport, backpacking, mountaineering, hiking, and skiing. He and his fiancée, Ainsley, are planning on marrying in Boise in June 2009.

 

ainsley boan
front ensemble instructor
ainsley@boan.net

Ainsley started playing piano when she was six, and has played musical instruments ever since. In high school, she performed with her steel drum band for concerts, the community, Walter Cronkite, opened for the Army Band at the Kennedy Center, and performed for Maryland's First Lady. She achieved her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Montana where she continued playing percussion. In the summers, Ainsley rides horses, and has sung and played guitar at the Red Rock Ranch in Kelly, Wyoming. Ainsley will have her Master's in the Art of Teaching degree completed Spring 2009 from Pacific University, in Forest Grove, Oregon.

 

kody krigbaum
drumline instructor
krigbaum_89@hotmail.com

Originally from Idaho, Kody attended school in the Emmett School District from K-9th grade. It was during the summer before his sophomore year he moved to Hillsboro, Oregon and finished his high school career. He started playing percussion in first grade, and was introduced to the world of marching percussion upon moving to Oregon. During the three years spent at Hillsboro High School, Kody played bass drum, tenors, and snare. The drumline at Hihi was very successful, winning High Percussion in the A class and placing within the top ten out of approximately 30 drumlines in the Northwest Marching Band Circuit two out of three seasons. His senior season was spent under the direction of Derek Bernier. Kody was excited to move back to his home state after high school and attend Boise State jUniversity. He currently plays in the Blue Thunder snareline at BSU while pursuing a degree in Economics/History with a Secondary Education emphasis. He enjoys nearly all sports, many genres of music, and is grateful to have the opportunity to work with Rocky Mountain High School!

 

lexi rypma
auxiliary instructor