Carl Albert State College Pep Band Prepares for Upcoming Performances
Carl Albert State College Pep Band Prepares for Upcoming Performances
In addition to playing at Carl Albert State College Viking basketball games, the CASC Pep Band has performances scheduled in the community this fall. The band will be at the Balloon Fest October 16th and 17th, at the Poteau Veteran’s Day Parade on November 7th, and at the Poteau Christmas Parade on December 5th. They also have a performance scheduled during CASC Senior Day on the Poteau campus November 12th.
With 20 band members, the CASC Pep Band director is Dana Dinsmore-Davis and the band is under the direct supervision of student director Jared Pearson. Pearson stated, “Most of these students were in high school bands across the region, and when they came to Carl Albert they were able to bring their musical abilities with them to be part of our pep band. We have grown tremendously, and it is exciting to see these students help with the success of our band.” He continued, “We are the beat of CASC, Viking Strong and Proud!”
The following students are members of the CASC Pep Band. Also listed are the high schools they attended prior to becoming CASC students.
Stephanie Calvin – Spiro High School
Kayla Armer – Muldrow High School
Trenton Luman – Heavener High School
Taylor Roam – Pocola High School
Ben Walker – Heavener High School
Jose Perez – Fort Smith Northside High School
Pernille Sanders – Howe High School
Jocelyn Barcenas – Muldrow High School
Joseph Walker – Heavener High School
Bailey McCullough – Idabel High School
Joshua Sockey – Talihina High School
Marty Coplen – Stigler High School (Scholar)
Zach Turner – Heavener High School
Alex Cole – Whitesboro High School
Matthew Robinson – Spiro High School (Scholar)
Arlie Crouch – Howe High School
Destiny Morse – Heavener High School
Daniel Fout – Panama High School (Scholar)
Bryce Sanstoe – Poteau High School
Terrell Keaton – Fort Smith Northside High School
Some scholarships are available for CASC Pep Band members to cover books and partial room expenses. There is a tryout process, and for details contact Dana Dinsmore-Davis at 918-647-1267 or Jared Pearson at 918-647-1243.
