Judy Einuis, Director of Bands, Middle School Bands

8th notes Judy Einuis is a native of Earlham, Iowa and earned her degree in music education and saxophone performance from the University of Iowa. Before Robinson Bandbecoming Senior Middle School Band Director at Robinson, Mrs. Einuis taught middle school band for twelve years in the Virginia Beach City school system, served as Senior Band Director at Poe Middle School in Annandale, Virginia for four years, and enjoyed two years as Assistant Middle School Band Director at Robinson.

Mrs. Einuis is an active guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and plays saxophone in the Fairfax Wind Symphony. She is a member of MENC, VMEA, NBA, WBDI, and Phi Beta Mu.

Jamie Tucker, Director of Bands, High School Bands

8th notes Jamie Tucker is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he earned a Bachelors of Music Education degree. While attending UNL, Mr. Tucker studied euphonium with Craig Fuller, and was a member of the Cornhusker Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble. Jamie TuckerPrior to attending UNL, Mr. Tucker also studied euphonium with Dr. Gary Bird at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

From 2003 to 2007, Mr. Tucker was a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, formerly based out of Philadelphia, PA but now based out of San Antonio, TX. Upon finishing his marching career with the Crossmen, Mr. Tucker was a member of the administrative staff in 2008. Mr. Tucker is also a brother of the Upsilon Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Fraternity of America, Inc, having helped re-charter the UNL Chapter. He is also a current member of MENC: National Association for Music Education.

Prior to assuming the Assistant Band Director position at Robinson, Mr. Tucker was the Assistant Band Director at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, SD.

Aside from music, Mr. Tucker is a huge sports addict and a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Nebraska Cornhuskers. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Amy, and his dog, Louie, fishing, canoeing, sitting on the beach, and exploring historical landmarks and lighthouses.

Denny Stokes, Conductor, High School Symphonic Band & Concert Band 4

8th notes Currently serving as conductor of Robinson's Symphonic Band and Concert Band 4, Denny Stokes directed high school bands at three schools in Fairfax County, Virginia for thirty-two years, and continues to serve as a clinician, conductor and adjudicator in the eastern United States. He is the conductor of the Northern Virginia Youth Winds. Denny StokesMr. Stokes attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, receiving his Bachelor of Science in music education, followed by a Master of Music in conducting at George Mason University. He is one of two high school band directors in the United States to have earned the prestigious Sudler Flag of Honor with two high school bands. Elected to the American Bandmasters Association in 2005, he also maintains professional affiliations with the National Band Association, Music Educators National Conference, Virginia Music Educators Association, Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association, and Phi Beta Mu. Mr. Stokes has served VBODA as chairman in two districts and as president, and continues as an active past president.

Mr. Stokes served as band director and department chair at George C. Marshall High School for more than twenty years, leading the band program in performances throughout the eastern and mid-western United States, Canada, England and Wales. In addition to numerous VBODA Honor Band awards, highlights included two performances at the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival, and receiving the Sudler Flag of Honor in 1994. In 1998 Mr. Stokes accepted the position of music department chair and director of bands at James W. Robinson Secondary School. The Robinson bands earned ten Virginia Honor Band awards, and the symphonic band twice performed at the VMEA State Conference. Robinson became the fourth school in Virginia to be named to the VBODA "Hall of Fame," with 21 Honor Band Awards. Mr. Stokes received his second Sudler Flag of Honor award with the Robinson Symphonic Band in 2005. As at Marshall, the Robinson Bands won numerous concert and marching competition events throughout the eastern United States and Canada.

Jackelyn Geldert, Director, High School Bands

8th notes Jackelyn Geldert is a graduate of the University of North Texas, where she earned a Bachelors of Music Education degree. While attending UNT, Mrs. Geldert studied flute with Helen Blackburn and Terri Sundberg. She was a member of the University of North Texas Wind Symphony, under the direction of Eugene Migliaro Corporon, and of the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dennis Fisher. Mrs. Geldert was a member of the Green Brigade from 2007-2009.

Mrs. Geldert is a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, a coeducational, professional music fraternity. It is the mission of Mu Phi Epsilon to advance music in the community, nation, and throughout the world, through music, friendship, and harmony. Mrs. Geldert is also a member of NAfME and VMEA.

In her free time, Mrs. Geldert loves to practice yoga and spend time with her husband, Dan, and their golden retriever, Waldo.



 
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