Led by Dr. Jennifer Kitelinger, the Del Norte High School Music Program is made up of more than 250 students and a booster association. Along with Dr. Kitelinger, the Band and Orchestra are under the direction of Mr. Ari Shiller (Associate Director, Instrumental Music), Miss. Elizabeth Raymond (Music Assistant and Drill Instructor) and a talented staff of private teachers. The Color Guard is directed by Jim and Melissa Barton. The music program is now in its very successful 13th year! Competing for the 1st time in 6A, there are big expectations for this talented group of musicians!
ARI SHILLER
Associate Director, Instrumental Music
ELIZABETH RAYMOND
Music Assistant and Drill Instructor
JIM BARTON
Color Guard Director
MELISSA BARTON
Color Guard Director
Coaching Staff
ANTHONY PULTZ
Visual Instructor
EMILY MAHUMED
Percussion Director
Del Norte Music Boosters
The Del Norte High School Music Boosters program was formed by a handful of dedicated parent volunteers the first school year. In collaboration with the school’s Band and Orchestra Directors, the purpose of the Music Boosters is to develop and inspire student interest in and to provide support and financial assistance to the Del Norte High School Music Program, thereby developing and sustaining top-performing instrumental music programs at all levels. The Boosters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to the Music Boosters are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Take Camino del Norte – west (from the I-15 freeway)
Turn left on Lone Quail Road
Turn right on Zaslavsky Place
Turn left on Nighthawk Lane
Turn left on Del Norte High School Driveway