Ms. Holly Prier
Director of 7-12 Bands
HS Jazz Band, 7/8 Jazz Band
HS Jazz Band, 7/8 Jazz Band
Ms. Prier is in her third year of serving as the Director of 7-12 Bands for the Emmetsburg Community School District. She oversees all aspect of the high school program, 7/8 Band, and co-teaches 5th and 6th grade lessons. Under two years of her leadership, the 5-12 program has experienced success and a large increase in enrollment. Students under Ms. Prier's direction have earned many Division I ratings, been selected to numerous honor bands, and performed in New York City's Central Park in March 2018.
Ms. Prier remains active as a performer, appearing with the Emmetsburg Municipal Band (conductor/instrumentalist), Karl King Band (flute), and the Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra (piano). She received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Summa Cum Laude, from Iowa State University in December 2015. While at Iowa State, she studied flute under Dr. Sonja Giles, and served in many leadership roles, including being a two-year Drum Major for the Cyclone Marching Band. Her professional memberships include Pi Kappa Lambda, IBA, and NCIBA.
Feel free to contact Ms. Prier at anytime if you have any questions.
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Prier remains active as a performer, appearing with the Emmetsburg Municipal Band (conductor/instrumentalist), Karl King Band (flute), and the Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra (piano). She received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Summa Cum Laude, from Iowa State University in December 2015. While at Iowa State, she studied flute under Dr. Sonja Giles, and served in many leadership roles, including being a two-year Drum Major for the Cyclone Marching Band. Her professional memberships include Pi Kappa Lambda, IBA, and NCIBA.
Feel free to contact Ms. Prier at anytime if you have any questions.
Email: [email protected]
Mr. John Zauche
Director of 5th & 6th Bands
Mr. Zauche is in his 1st year of teaching 5th & 6th Grade Band & Choir at Emmetsburg Community School District..In addition to teaching the core ensembles, Mr. Zauche co-teaches 5-12 lessons and co-directs "Evolution", Emmetsburg's Middle School Show Choir. Prior to teaching at Emmetsburg, Mr. Zauche served as the 5-12 Band & Choir Teacher at West Bend-Mallard for 3 years.
Mr. Zauche received his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Northern Iowa in May 2015. While at UNI, Mr. Zauche studied tuba with Dr. Jeffery Funderburk and was a four-year member of the UNI Wind Ensemble, and two-year member of the UNI Symphonic Orchestra. In addition to his undergraduate degree, he has received his Orff Level 1 and Kodaly Level 1 Certifications from Drake University. His professional memberships include: American Orff Schulwerk Association, Organziation of American Kodaly Educators, Iowa Bandmasters Association, Iowa Choral Directors Association, Omicron Delta Kappa Naitonal Leadership Honor Society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Feel free to contact Mr. Zauche at anytime if you have questions.
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Zauche received his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Northern Iowa in May 2015. While at UNI, Mr. Zauche studied tuba with Dr. Jeffery Funderburk and was a four-year member of the UNI Wind Ensemble, and two-year member of the UNI Symphonic Orchestra. In addition to his undergraduate degree, he has received his Orff Level 1 and Kodaly Level 1 Certifications from Drake University. His professional memberships include: American Orff Schulwerk Association, Organziation of American Kodaly Educators, Iowa Bandmasters Association, Iowa Choral Directors Association, Omicron Delta Kappa Naitonal Leadership Honor Society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Feel free to contact Mr. Zauche at anytime if you have questions.
Email: [email protected]