Meet our Team

Alexandra Oates

• Major: Music
• Years in UAlbany Band: Three
• High School: Liverpool High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: "I’ve always loved music, especially marching band and being Drum Major is a unique opportunity to provide for my university and my community while doing the thing I love with the people I love.”

Chelsea Roque

• Major: Computer Science
• Years in UAlbany Band: Four
• High School: Brewster High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: “I became a section leader to help out students, gain some leadership skills, and keep our band fun and growing.” 

Edwin Aguilar

• Major: Mathematics
• Years in UAlbany Band: Three
• High School: Alexander Hamilton High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: "I became a student leader because, as someone who came in with no marching band experience, I want to help those in a similar position to feel comfortable and have fun with something new.”

Grace Augenstern

• Majors: History & Anthropology
• Years in UAlbany Band: Two
• High School: Union-Endicott High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: "I became a section leader because I want to help others to have the best marching season possible.” 

Cat Alesio

• Majors: Theatre & Art
• Years in UAlbany band: Three
• High School: Mohonasen High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: "I wanted to let other members' voices be heard. I also wanted to help the band create and hone in on their skills as both musicians and people."

Jon Wolter

• Majors: Music & History
• High School: Corning-Painted Post High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: “I want to be able to help the band grow and develop as a whole.” 

Matt Bassin

• Major: Cybersecurity
• Years in UAlbany Band: Two
• High School: Clarkstown High School South
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: “I love being a part of this band and want to contribute as much as possible.”

Aedan Perry

• Major: Political Science
• Years in UAlbany Band: Three
• High School: Johnson City Senior High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: “As someone who was part of the inaugural Front Ensemble my first year, I wanted to be in a better position to help us grow as a section.” 

Gabby Mikropoulos

• Major: Studio Art
• Years in UAlbany Band: Two
• High School: Mohonasen High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: "I love working with and growing alongside my teammates. I aspire to be like the influential section leaders I’ve had during my time in the band.”  

Sofia Sosa

• Major: Criminal Justice
• Years in UAlbany Band: Two
• High School: Shenendehowa High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: “I became a section leader to be able to help and guide my peers.” 

Angie Calero

• Major: Psychology
• Years in UAlbany Band: Two
• High School: Carmel High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: “We want to help preserve the band's warm and welcoming environment, as well as promote band bonding through activities.”

Milan Jevremov

• Major: Sociology
• Years in UAlbany Band: Three
• High School: School of the Future
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: “We want to help preserve the band's warm and welcoming environment, as well as promote band bonding through activities.”

Keziah Job

• Major: Computer Science
• Years in UAlbany Band: Three
• High School: Lynbrook Senior High School
• Reason for Becoming a Student Leader: “I became a student leader to lift people up and make band a fun place to be.”