We believe music connects us. Hamilton Bands is a supportive, inclusive place where every student belongs, grows as a musician and a leader, and takes pride in a shared journey.
Learning with grace, treating challenges as chances to grow, and supporting one another.
Valuing each person and building a climate of encouragement.
Responsibility, honesty, and fairness in every situation.
Full effort, persistence through obstacles, every rehearsal.
Contagious joy for music that inspires others to join in.
Director of Bands
Mr. Werner earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Education from Arizona State University and was Arizona's first high school music educator to earn National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. Over 34 years he has taught primarily high school band, plus percussion, orchestra, choir, piano, and guitar from elementary through high school.
Associate Director of Bands
Mr. Bullock earned his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Grand Canyon University, where he co-founded the Black Canyon Chamber Winds and performed with the GCU Big Band, Wind Ensemble, Thundering Herd Pep Band, and Phenom Drum and Bugle Corps. He believes ensemble playing builds discipline, teamwork, and creative confidence that stay with students long after they leave the classroom.
Woodwind Caption Head and Winds Arranger
Mr. Epping holds a Bachelor's in Saxophone Performance from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and has performed with the Ruth Haan NY Dance Company, Gunther Schuller, Joe Alessi, and Chris Vadala.
Brass Caption Head, Bogle JH Band Director
Brass Tech
Brass Tech
Percussion Caption Head and Battery Arranger
An independent educator, arranger, and performer in marching percussion for 29 years, Wardell King is executive director of Vision Percussion Indoor Drumline and has worked with more than 30 percussion programs nationwide, including Northern Arizona University.
Battery Instructor
Front Ensemble Instructor
An ASU Music Education graduate (2024) and Sun Devil Marching Band alum, Will has taught Hamilton's front ensemble and indoor percussion for four seasons and specializes in mallet percussion.
Visual Caption Head
Four decades in the marching arts as performer, designer, instructor, and judge. Founder of Show Design Productions (300+ award-winning shows) and Dynamics of Leadership, and Vice President of Training and Education for the Southwest Judges Network.
Color Guard Caption Head
Color Guard Instructor
