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Jesse Milhoan

president, ensemble Director

Jesse Milhoan is an active percussion educator, performer, and composer located in Phoenix, Arizona. A graduate of Northern Arizona University with a B.M. in Instrumental Music Education, Jesse studied his primary instrument with Dr. Steven Hemphill from 2017-2021.

Jesse is currently Caption Manager of Audio Engineering with the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps. In the past, he has held similar positions at both the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps and Academy Drum and Bugle Corps.

Currently the Director of Bands at Willow Canyon High School, Jesse has taught in percussion education roles at Millennium High School, Verrado High School, Liberty High School, and other schools throughout the Phoenix Area. During the indoor season, he most recently served as staff coordinator at LINEA Indoor Percussion.

Jesse was a member of Vision Percussion during their 2022 season, helping the group qualify for finals at their WGI Championships debut. He has also performed with the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and Arizona Winds Concert Band. Jesse proudly endorses Salyers Percussion, Encore Percussion, and Zildjian Cymbals.