Meet our Staff
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
This staff is passionately dedicated to the amazing RBVHS music program competing and performing at venues all over. We are so happy to have these members teaching with The Rhythm of the Ranch!
Band Director
ERIC WEIRATHER
Mr. Weirather has been the director of bands at Rancho Buena Vista for twenty two years. He has been teaching music for twenty eight years in public schools. He is only the third director at RBV since the school opened in 1987. Eric was awarded with the prestigious VUSD Golden Apple Award for 2024.
Assistant Band Director
JORDAN JELLISON
This is Jordan's third year with Rancho Buena Vista and second year as assistant director.
Color Guard Coach
MATT BENCE
Matt Bence's journey in the world of color guard began over a decade ago when he discovered his love for dance and performance. Since then, he has honed his skills and knowledge through teaching at prestigious high schools and organizations such as Rancho Bernardo High School, Vista Murrieta High School, Vista High School, and Vox Artium. Matt's teaching style is characterized by his infectious enthusiasm, patience, and dedication to his students. He is known for creating a positive and supportive learning environment where students can grow both as performers and individuals. Matt takes great pride in passing on his passion for color guard to the next generation and helping students develop their skills and confidence.
Asst. Color Guard Coach
MACIE MOORE
​Macie Moore is very passionately involved in the color guard community as both a performer and educator. She has performed with successful, prestigious ensembles, such as Vox Artium Independent World/Open and the Sacramento Mandarins. She was also contracted to spin with the 2024 Bluecoats Color Guard. This is Macie’s third year teaching at Rancho Buena Vista High School. As a proud alumni of RBV, Macie inspires the color guard to pursue excellence in everything they do, both on and off the field. She strives to provide an amazing experience for the members of RBV color guard, while mentoring them to be the best performers and individuals that they can be.
Percussion
HENRY STOKER
Henry is a legend in the percussion world and has been with RBV for twenty two years.
Visual Tech
SOFIA GOMEZ
Sofia graduated from RBV and is now the director of bands at Orange Glenn. She spends her free time helping with the marching band in the fall.
Percussion Coach
LAUREN PARIS
Lauren graduated from RBV and has worked with our percussion students for the past six years.
Clarinet Coach
DOREA WATSON-TATE
​Dorea has been teaching the clarinet section at RBV for thirty five years.
Flute Coach
KRISTEN KORT
Kristen has been working with the flute sections for the past six years.
Low Brass Coach
JAMES SEPULVADO
James has been working with RBV for almost twenty years working with the marching band, wind ensembles and most recently with the low brass.
French Horn Coach
WARREN GREF
Warren has been teaching our horn sections for over ten years.
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RICHARD ALVEREZ
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SARAH ABDULAL
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COREY WICKLINE
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FERDINAND GASANG
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GEORGIE C.
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