Faculty
Kiley Coyne, Director of Bands
Following one year as the assistant band director at WHS, Kiley Coyne is in her first year as the Director of Bands at Washington High School. Previously, she was the Director of Bands and Elementary General Music/Instrumental teacher (K-12) in the Parker School District.
At Washington, Mrs. Coyne is responsible for the education and performance preparation of the Warrior Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Varsity Band, Pep Band, Jazz II, and the (new!) woodwind chamber ensemble. Mrs. Coyne is also highly involved in the Concert Band, Freshman Band, and Jazz groups I and III. She holds a Masters of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting from the University of South Dakota and also earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the University of South Dakota with a major in music education. Her principal mentors included Dr. Jonathan Alvis, Dr. Holdhusen, and Dr. Rolf Olson.
During her time at the University of South Dakota she earned a Graduate Teaching Assistanship where she conducted the USD Symphonic Band and Concert Band, served as Drum Major and Graduate Assistant Director for The SOUND of USD Marching Band, conducted at the South Dakota Bandmaster's Association at South Dakota State University, and entertained the Director and Choreographer position for The SOUND of USD Color Guard.
Mrs. Coyne is active in the Sioux Falls community by teaching lessons to students/adults and also participates in the Sioux Falls Cathedral Choir. In addition, she spends her summers directing and writing color guard choreography for several high schools in the area, and in the nation, including: Sioux City East High School, Sioux Falls Christian High School, West Lyon Community School, the Bridgewater-Emery School District, Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX and formerly Madison High School and The University of South Dakota.
Mrs. Coyne annually attends the Music for All Summer Symposium at Ball State University and she is a member of the National Association for Music Education and the South Dakota Music Educator's Association. She lives in central Sioux Falls with her husband, Sean, and many pets (3 dogs and 1 cat).
Washington High School
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Kiley.Coyne@k12.sd.us
At Washington, Mrs. Coyne is responsible for the education and performance preparation of the Warrior Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Varsity Band, Pep Band, Jazz II, and the (new!) woodwind chamber ensemble. Mrs. Coyne is also highly involved in the Concert Band, Freshman Band, and Jazz groups I and III. She holds a Masters of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting from the University of South Dakota and also earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the University of South Dakota with a major in music education. Her principal mentors included Dr. Jonathan Alvis, Dr. Holdhusen, and Dr. Rolf Olson.
During her time at the University of South Dakota she earned a Graduate Teaching Assistanship where she conducted the USD Symphonic Band and Concert Band, served as Drum Major and Graduate Assistant Director for The SOUND of USD Marching Band, conducted at the South Dakota Bandmaster's Association at South Dakota State University, and entertained the Director and Choreographer position for The SOUND of USD Color Guard.
Mrs. Coyne is active in the Sioux Falls community by teaching lessons to students/adults and also participates in the Sioux Falls Cathedral Choir. In addition, she spends her summers directing and writing color guard choreography for several high schools in the area, and in the nation, including: Sioux City East High School, Sioux Falls Christian High School, West Lyon Community School, the Bridgewater-Emery School District, Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX and formerly Madison High School and The University of South Dakota.
Mrs. Coyne annually attends the Music for All Summer Symposium at Ball State University and she is a member of the National Association for Music Education and the South Dakota Music Educator's Association. She lives in central Sioux Falls with her husband, Sean, and many pets (3 dogs and 1 cat).
Washington High School
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Kiley.Coyne@k12.sd.us
Benjamin Harder, Assistant Director of Bands
Ben has been involved in music nearly his whole life. Originally from Hesston, Kansas, Ben began studying trombone and playing in band in middle school. His passion for music and desire to educate lead him to Bethel College, where he completed degrees in trombone performance and music education. Following his student teaching, Ben won a graduate assistantship at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, where he earned a Masters in Jazz Studies Trombone Performance.
During his career, Ben has had the pleasure of studying and performing with fantastic mentors, teachers, and musicians including: Jim Pisano, Timothy Shade, Paul McKee, Leon Anderson, Bill Peterson, Jose Carrasco, Bob Mintzer, Victor Goines, and many others. He has had the pleasure of teaching students in Kansas, Michigan, Florida, Wisconsin, and now South Dakota.
Ben loves jazz and is passionate about sharing music with students and audiences wherever he goes. In addition to teaching, Ben loves the Kansas City Royals, cooking, long distance running, and disc golf. He lives in central Sioux Falls with his wife Susan, and their two cats.
During his career, Ben has had the pleasure of studying and performing with fantastic mentors, teachers, and musicians including: Jim Pisano, Timothy Shade, Paul McKee, Leon Anderson, Bill Peterson, Jose Carrasco, Bob Mintzer, Victor Goines, and many others. He has had the pleasure of teaching students in Kansas, Michigan, Florida, Wisconsin, and now South Dakota.
Ben loves jazz and is passionate about sharing music with students and audiences wherever he goes. In addition to teaching, Ben loves the Kansas City Royals, cooking, long distance running, and disc golf. He lives in central Sioux Falls with his wife Susan, and their two cats.
Warrior Marching Band Staff
Sabrina Lickiss, Flute Technician
Sydney Park, Clarinet Technician
Simon Keller, Saxophone Technician
Jimmy Cuadros, High Brass Technician
Lenette Haliburton, High Brass Technician/Visual
Kristopher Ohrlund, Low Brass Technician
Brady DeBelts, Frontline Technician
Callie Burris, Drumline Technician
Devon Melillo, Drumline Technician
Jade Bolin, Drumline Technician
Brittany Tielke, Color Guard Technician
Danielle Anderson, Color Guard Technician
Sydney Park, Clarinet Technician
Simon Keller, Saxophone Technician
Jimmy Cuadros, High Brass Technician
Lenette Haliburton, High Brass Technician/Visual
Kristopher Ohrlund, Low Brass Technician
Brady DeBelts, Frontline Technician
Callie Burris, Drumline Technician
Devon Melillo, Drumline Technician
Jade Bolin, Drumline Technician
Brittany Tielke, Color Guard Technician
Danielle Anderson, Color Guard Technician
