Bearcat Bands

Student Conductors 2026-27

  • Head Drum Major: Joel Van Gorder
  • Drum Majors: Karsten Schick, Benjamin Krietemeyer, and Benjamin Norris
headshot of Joel Van Gorder

Joel Van Gorder, Head Drum Major. Joel is a fourth year band member (trumpet) and a two-time Bearcat Bands drum major.

headshot of Karsten Schick

Drum Major, Karsten Schick. Karsten is a fourth year band member (trumpet) and a two-time Bearcat Bands drum major.

headshot of Ben Krietemeyer

Drum Major, Benjamin Krietemeyer. Ben is a third year band member (euphonium) and a former Bearcat Bands field commander.

headshot of Ben Norris

Drum Major, Benjamin Norris. Ben is a fourth year band member (clarinet) and a former Bearcat Bands field commander.