Welcome to the Queen’s Bands Executive Team page! Discover their roles, backgrounds, and the passion they bring to our community!
Jocelyn Du & Meredith Rix – Operations and Finance Managers
Hello everyone! My name is Jocelyn (she/her) and I am incredibly honoured and excited to be the Operations Manager for Queen’s Bands this year! This will be my fourth year of Concurrent Education at Queen’s and my fourth year in Bands. I have been a flute player for twelve years and part of marching bands for eight years. Marching band has always held a special place in my heart; there is nothing more magical and exciting than marching through crowded streets on parade day, making music and contributing to community spirit and celebration. You can often find me studying at the Queen’s Centre, going for long walks outdoors while listening to a podcast, and practicing my instrument. I cannot wait to work with this incredible executive team to make this year a fun one!
Hello everyone! My name is Meredith (she/her) and I am so excited to be the Finance half of the Ops/Finance duo for this year! I am a post-grad Health Sci student and in my fourth year of Bands! I play the piccolo and flute in the brass band, and this will be my second year on the executive team. Queen’s Bands has been a huge part of my undergraduate experience. Being a part of the face of Queen’s school spirit has been an amazing privilege, and I look forward to managing these amazing Bands alongside my partner in crime. In my spare time, you can find me in the Bands’ office or the vault pretending to “study” or trying to finish yet another research proposal ;). Looking forward to an awesome year with you all!
Email us: bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Alex McArthur – Drum Major
Howdy! My name is Alex McArthur (he/him), and I’m absolutely thrilled to be serving as this year’s Drum Major for Queen’s Bands. I’m currently in my third year of Life Sciences, and this marks my third incredible year with the Bands. My home section is the Drum Corps, where I play the snare drum. I’ve loved every moment of being part of this tight-knit, spirited community.
As Drum Major, I’m excited to bring energy, leadership, and a whole lot of enthusiasm to the field and beyond. You’ll often hear me yelling commands or calling cadences, but off the field, I’m a pretty chill guy. You can usually find me in the JDUC, in Cogro sipping a coffee and pretending to be productive, or the Douglas Library reading room when it’s time to get serious and lock in.
I’m so grateful to be part of such a passionate and talented group of people, and I can’t wait for another unforgettable year with Queen’s Bands.
Email me: drummajor.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Eve Pritchard & Emily Masson – Quartermasters
Hello everyone! My name is Eve (she/her) and I am so excited to be a quartermaster for Queen’s Bands this year! I am in my third year of ConEd Music and third year in Bands! When I’m not at rehearsal, you can find me spending time with friends, studying in CoGro, or organizing the vault. I’ve loved my time in Queen’s Bands and can’t wait for another amazing year!
Hi everyone! My name is Emily (she/her) and I can’t wait to be one of the Queen’s Bands quartermasters this year! I am in my fifth year of psychology with a French minor and this is my third year playing alto saxophone in the brass band. Joining Queen’s Bands has been one of the highlights of my undergraduate experience and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to help make it amazing for all of our new and returning members! Outside of Bands, you can find me studying in CoGro, working as an RA in a psych research lab, or talking someone’s ear off in the vault!
Email us: quartermasters.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Clio Smith – Marching Director
Hi everyone! My name is Clio (she/they) and I will be one of your Marching Directors this year! I’m in my 2nd year of Life Sci and 2nd year of Bands as a Highland Dancer. Joining Bands was one of the best decisions I made in first year and I’m super excited to help get us looking amazing and sharp on parade! Outside of bands you can find me absorbed in the latest high fantasy novel or buried under a pile of yarn that I swear I’ll knit my way out of….some day. Looking forward to another spectacular year with you all!
Email me: marching.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Bailey Van Geel & Hannah Post – Fundraising Coordinator & External and Alumni Relations Manager
Hey there! I’m Hannah (she/her). I am so stoked to be the Fundraising Coordinator for 2025-2026! This will be my 3rd year at Queen’s and my 3rd year as a Highland Dancer. I love being in Bands!! I have so many fun ideas for this school year to get the whole student body involved with Bands! I just can’t wait to work with Bailey and have an amazing year!!!
Email me: fundraising.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Hello hello! My name is Bailey (they/them) and I am so thrilled to be your External and Alumni Relations Manager this year! I’m going into my third year of Music and ConEd, and also my third year of bands! When I’m not in uniform or in a practice room, you can always find me outside, by the pier, or in cozy cafes! I am a proud member of the clarinets in the brass band and I cannot wait for the upcoming year! I’m so excited to work with Aidan to highlight all the band’s events and opportunities coming up! Be sure to stay tuned!!
Email me: externalalumni.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Ella Alvarado & Saia Brickley – Equity Officers
Hey all! My name is Saia (she/her) and I’m delighted to be one of the Equity Officers of Queen’s Bands this year. I’m in my third year of Biology with a minor in Music at Queen’s, as well as in my third year of Bands! Since my first year, Queen’s Bands has become a place where I’ve felt truly at home – where I can be myself and connect with an incredible community. As an Equity Officer, I want to give back to this club that has given so much to me, and ensure that everyone can experience that same sense of belonging and support within the band. When I’m not at a rehearsal (Bands or otherwise), you can find me studying with an abnormally large bubble tea, at a jazz jam, or chatting excessively in the vault. Looking forward to another great year with my Queen’s Bands family!
Email us: equityofficers.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Julia Twelves & Elliot Norman – Social Coordinators
Hi! I’m Julia (she/her) and I’m one of your Social Coordinators for 2025-2026. I’m going into my second year of Biochemistry at Queen’s as well as my second year in bands. I play trumpet and am super excited to plan awesome events for us all this year! In my spare time I’m usually either reading by the pier (when it’s sunny), getting coffee and “studying” at CoGro or listening to way too many musicals soundtracks. I’m looking forward to another great year in bands!
Hello there! I’m Elliot Norman (he/they) and I’m going to be one of the Queen’s Bands’ social coordinators for 2025-2026. I’m going into my fourth year of Drama/Film Joint Honours at Queen’s as well as my fourth year in marching band. I’ve played bass drum for the brass section and have been co-head of the brass percussion for almost three years now. I am so excited to run socials this year, we have lots of plans for fun events for the whole marching band to hopefully bring together all the sections and years of bands.
Email us: social.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Katie Daynyko-Pavlov & Laura Smith – Brass Directors
Hey hey! My name is Katie (they/she) and I’m so excited to be one of your Brass Directors this year! I’m going into my fourth year of Con Ed and fourth year of Bands, and this will be my third year on the executive team. I’m a proud clarinet player but I also play saxophone, and dabble in guitar and piano. When I’m not making music you can find me in Cogro frantically writing Psych and English papers with a matcha in hand, walking along the pier, selling my jewelry at the ARC, or browsing at your local thrift store. I am so excited to be leading the Brass section with my amazing co-Brassy D Laura and for all this year will hold! Let’s do this thing!
Hi everyone! My name is Laura (she/her), and I am beyond thrilled to be one of your Brass Directors this year! I am in the second year of my Master’s of Education, and I’ve completed my Bachelor of Music, as well as my Bachelor of Education, all at Queen’s! Through all my degrees, there has been one constant: Queen’s Bands! It is such a lovely place to be, I am going into my fifth year with this wonderful club! I’ve spent some time in other sections, and now I’m so excited to be leading the brass band! When I’m not playing trumpet, you can find me looking at ducks at the pier, watching Gilmore Girls, or just hanging out in the vault! I am so excited for the brass band to continue to sound amazing and be a place for laughter and friendship to grow! I am so excited to work with Katie and the amazing exec team we’ve elected, we have some really fun ideas that we can’t wait to show you throughout the year! Cha Gael!
Email us: brass.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Naomi Mootilal & Olivia (Livvy) Copeman – Head Cheerleaders
Hello again! My name is Naomi (she/her) and I am so pumped to be returning for my second year as head cheerleader on Queen’s Bands for the 2025/2026 season! This is my fourth year in Bands and also my fourth year as a Sociology major/ Philosophy minor (yay I finally reached quad-quad status!!!). I am so grateful to be running the cheer section along with my extremely talented co-captain Livvy and cannot wait to continue putting my (very long) list of ideas for the team to use! I am so eager to work with the new team and create some magic on the field as we cheer on the Gaels with our epic choreo and bright smiles! This year is definitely going to be one for the books and I am so looking forward to taking you all along for the ride!
Hello everyone! I’m Livvy (she/her), and I am absolutely thrilled to be one of your Head Cheerleaders this 2025-26 season! As I head into my fourth year of Concurrent Education here at Queen’s, I cannot wait to dive into my third year on the Cheer team, and my second year as a member of the QB Executive team. I’m looking forward to making our spirit shine bright at every game day and event, whether it’s spreading smiles from the sidelines or performing those high-energy crowd-engaging routines! I feel so honoured to be in this role alongside my lovely Co-Captain, Naomi, and I’m beyond excited to jump into this fun, enthusiastic, and unforgettable year with you all!
Email us: cheerleading.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Andrew Mitchell & Daniel Heron – Pipe Major and Pipe Sergeant
Hi everyone, my name is Andrew and I’m super excited to be your Pipe Major for the upcoming school year. I’m currently going into my fifth year of mechanical engineering and fourth year in the band! I’ll be working closely with this year’s Pipe Sergeant Daniel to ensure the pipe band is sounding its best. When I’m not studying in the ILC, you can find me hanging out by the pier or playing hockey on the ODR. I can’t wait to meet all the new members and have another great year in the band!
Email me: pipemajor.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Email Daniel Heron: pipesergeant.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Heather Fisher and Olivia White – Head Highland Dancers
Hi! My name is Olivia White (she/her) and I am thrilled to be returning as a Head Highland for the 2025-2026 school year! Going into my third year with Queen’s Bands, I am also a third year Concurrent Education student with plans to teach History and English at the intermediate level. I have been highland dancing for the past nine years and cannot wait to share my passion with our incoming dancers! Being a bandsie has shaped my university experience, and I am beyond excited for another great year with Queen’s Bands!
Email us: highlanddancers.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Carson McNeice- Drum Sergeant
WAAAZZZUPP!! My name is Carson (he/him), and I’m as stoked as a fire to be serving (both meanings) as the Queen’s Bands Drum Sergeant for the upcoming school year! I’m a third year BMus/ConEd student, and am entering my third year in Bands. When I’m not at HLH or the IBC, you can find me at TNN or practicing my DRUM. I love my DRUM. There’s something special about the way you hold a DRUM; so close to you, so intimate, so connectional… ANYWAYS, I’m sooooo excited to work with the current and incoming drummers to let the drum corps continue to be the best section… it can be. The best section it can be. RLRRLRLL!!!!
Email me: drumsergeant.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
Alexis Rayner – Head Colour Guard
Hi there! My name is Alexis Rayner (she/her) and I am equally honoured and thrilled to be this year’s Head CG. I am in my fifth year of an English and History degree here at Queen’s. When I’m not spinning flags or sitting on a national, I love to yap and all things books and music. Most of all, I LOVE Queen’s Bands. I can’t wait to cheer on the Queen’s Gaels and represent the tricolour with our lovely CG crew. Cha Gheill!
Email me: colourguard.bands@clubs.queensu.ca
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