Dr Beverley Ingelson
Dr Beverley Ingelson My Visual Director and collaborator for the past four decades, Beverley Ingelson PhD
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson Appeared on Kelly Clarkson's New Talk Show, one of ten Music Educators selected to appear on Day 3 of her First Week.
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow We had the honor of hosting the kick off of the Manilow Music Project to help provide instruments for Music Programs
Maynard Ferguson
Maynard Ferguson Legendary scream trumpet player Maynard Ferguson and his band who we had the pleasure of opening and hosting concerts twice.
President (then Vice President) Biden
President (then Vice President) Biden
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama As the band representing the Great State of California we were honored to perform for the second Inaugural Parade of President Obama and Vice President (and now President) Biden
President Bush
President Bush Performed for President Bush in Palm Springs with the Spirit of the Sands Production Band
President Ford
President Ford Performing at the Star Dedication for President Ford for he and his wife's philanthropic contributions and dedication to the Coachella Valley and America
President Ford, Betty Ford, and Elizabeth Dole
President Ford, Betty Ford, and Elizabeth Dole As the "Official Band of Palm Springs" we welcomed guests to the Coachella Valley at this Private Function in an airport hanger.... great story about "Born to be Wild"...
Chris Botti
Chris Botti A great work shop with the PSHS Jazz Band and then narrating an award winning Documentary entitled "Sing, Sing, SIng" IMDb 2011 d
Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine Academy Award winning television and movie star... and one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet!
Monty Hall
Monty Hall Iconic host of "Let's Make A Deal"
Monty Hall
Monty Hall Variety Club Performance hosted by Monty Hall, creator and host of "Let's Make A Deal"
Billy Joel
Billy Joel Billy Joel donated a Baby Grand Piano on the occasion of the opening of the new theater
Alvin Taylor
Alvin Taylor Best known for his work with Elton John, Eric Burdon, Bill Withers, Little Richard, George Harrison, Billy Preston, and Bob Welch, Alvin has played on hundreds of albums with the whose who of Rock and Roll
Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson Dedicating to helping young musicians entering the music business ensuring they had responsible and authentic legal representation.
John Tesh
John Tesh Early in my tenure at Palm Springs High, John Tesh met with students to talk about the music industry and tips for success. We performed a Tesh medley arrangement when we performed at the Sydney Opera House in Australia with Jeff Stewart (now Dr. Jeff Stewart) on the Concert Grand Piano
Kaye Ballard
Kaye Ballard Kaye had one of the most illustrious careers in show business in the mid-20th century. From television to Broadway, from movies to her singing career she was a talent that eclipsed others throughout the entertainment industry.
Gordon Goodwin
Gordon Goodwin The amazing Gordon Goodwin and members of the Jazz Band... A 2006 GRAMMY Award for his Instrumental Arrangement of “Incredits” from the Pixar film The Incredibles, three Emmy Awards, and thirteen GRAMMY nominations.
Doc Severison
Doc Severison An incredible advocate for young musicians and amazing trumpet virtuoso
Paul Williams
Paul Williams The amazing award winning composer, actor, arranger, performer, and President of ASCAP... a really great guy! One of the most beloved and respected music creators in the world today. A lyricist and composer who has won an Oscar Award, three Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, an Ivor Novello International Award, and earned induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, his songs, from “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “You and Me Against the World” to “An Old Fashioned Love Song” and “The Rainbow Connection”
Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Somers Actress, author and business woman.... from "American Graffiti" and numerous movies to "Three's Company" and countless television appearances she was an amazing spirit
Max Weinberg
Max Weinberg We had the pleasure of performing two concerts with the incredible Max Weinberg during Modernism week in Palm Springs 2012 and 2013
Levar Burton
Levar Burton From "Roots" to "Star Trek" to "Reading Rainbow" an extraordinary individual who continues to change lives
John Carlos
John Carlos John Carlos who with Tommie Smith raised his fist at the 1968 Summer Olympics contributed and continues to support Human Rights around the world
Carol Channing
Carol Channing Star of "Hello Dolly" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds" was an advocate for youth and the Arts... an incredible woman
Superman 3 with Christopher Reeve
Superman 3 with Christopher Reeve Incredible experience playing trumpet for the "Smallville Town Band" in the movie "Superman 3" with Christopher Reeve and Richard Pryor when I was VERY young...
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett Winning more than twenty Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, our Jazz Band opened for him before the PNP Paribas at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Eddie the Eagle
Eddie the Eagle Had a chance to share stories with David Edwards, British ski jumper following our band performing at Whitehall Palace in London on New Years Eve
Leslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen Star of movie and television from the Poseidon Adventure to the Naked Gun movies, he brought so much to the screen and to all those that knew him
Kaye Ballard
Kaye Ballard Iconic star of television, stage, and film and an advocate for youth musicians and performing arts
Marguerite Wilder, Dr Angela Schroeder
Marguerite Wilder, Dr Angela Schroeder Sharing the Honor Band podium and Adjudicating at the Alberta International Band Festival with these two phenomenal Music Educators, Conductors
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow The incomparable Barry Manilow with a visit to our band room for a video shoot... such an incredible talent and advocate for young musicians
Olympian Eddie "the Eagle" (Michael David Edwards)
Olympian Eddie "the Eagle" (Michael David Edwards) As the Grand Marshall of the London New Years Parade, Eddie "the Eagle", English ski jumper at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta Canada where I performed at the Opening Ceremonies and my bands helped perform at the medal presentations
Judging in London UK and Madrid, Spain
Judging in London UK and Madrid, Spain Tim Lutzenheiser, Beverley Ingelson, Jeanne Parks were so wonderful in sharing the Adjudication Events in London and the Three Kings Parade in Madrid
Tim Welch
Tim Welch Former headliner at the Frontier in Las Vegas hired the "PSHS Jazz Band to back him at the Agua Caliente "THE SHOW" theater for a ninety minute tribute show
Tim Welch
Tim Welch Former headliner at the Frontier in Las Vegas hired the "PSHS Jazz Band to back him at the Agua Caliente "THE SHOW" theater for a ninety minute tribute show
Tim Welch
Tim Welch Former headliner at the Frontier in Las Vegas hired the "PSHS Jazz Band to back him at the Agua Caliente "THE SHOW" theater for a ninety minute tribute show
Tim Welch and members of the band
Tim Welch and members of the band Former headliner at the Frontier in Las Vegas hired the "PSHS Jazz Band to back him at the Agua Caliente "THE SHOW" theater for a ninety minute tribute show
Lee and Kim Greenwood
Lee and Kim Greenwood We had the pleasure of Lee performing for the closing ceremonies of the WAMSB World Championships in Buckhannon, West Virginia in 2023
Monty Hall, Bev and Brian
Monty Hall, Bev and Brian Creator and Star of "Let's Make a Deal" and a tremendous Philanthropist for a multitude of causes
WAMSB Indonesia Judging Team
WAMSB Indonesia Judging Team Had the pleasure of judging with Mike and Sharleen Townsend (Canada), Jimmy Wong (Malaysia), Beverley Ingelson (USA), Neil Postma, and Tokumasa Takeshi
Gavin MacLeod
Gavin MacLeod From "Mary Tyler Moore" to "The Love Boat" Gavin MacLeod is known as one of the nicest actors in Hollywood. He narrated a patriotic salute with our wind ensemble... truly magnificent!
Scotty Barnhart
Scotty Barnhart Having hosted and opened for the Count Basie Orchestra, the Jazz Band was truly privileged to perform with this iconic group
Blythe Danner
Blythe Danner Emmy and Tony award winner sharing a moment with our jazz band
Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft Daughter to Judy Garland and Joey Luft, Arts advocate and philanthropist
Darien Martus
Darien Martus Colleague, Friend, "Brother by another Mother"
Dan Johnson
Dan Johnson Based in Las Vegas, Dan Johnson has been a Performer, Band Director, and Music professor at Nevada State University
Germany 2023
Germany 2023 Honored to have conducted with these extraordinary judges in Germany: Steffan Wardemann, Edwin Beens, Hans Dieter Buschau, and Torsten Wilters
WAMSB Judging Panel
WAMSB Judging Panel Buckhannon West Virginia Hosts the Annual Strawberry Festival becoming the first WAMSB Regional Open Class Festival in May 2024. Honored to have judged with Keith Bearden, Richard Good, and Trudy Courschene

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