STAFF

Director

Peter Ye began teaching at Pali High in 2022, teaching guitar, concert bands, and marching band. He received a B.A. in Music Education at UCLA as a percussionist.

Mr. Ye is from Oak Park, CA, where he grew up playing piano, oboe, trombone, and percussion. Other than teaching, he enjoys playing music with his local church, cooking, and spending time outdoors.

If you have questions for Mr. Ye, email pye@palihigh.org

Visual Director

Sean McDermott has been on the Pali Team for over 10 years.  He brings a unique vision to the Marching Band and Drumline shows that separate Pali from the pack by creating shows that are full of unexpected choreography and story telling.

Visual Technician

Thomas Kato is the band director Paul Revere Charter Middle School. 

Mr. Kato is a Pali Band alumni and received his B.A. in Music Education at UCLA as a French Horn player. Thomas is an award-winning performer and educator, performing with groups including the Sacramento Mandarins and Concord Blue Devils, and Pulse Percussion.

Color Guard Director

Allison Avina-Wyant is a color guard instructor and performer based in Southern California. She has performed with elite marching arts groups such as Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps, Diamante Independent World Winterguard, Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps, and Icon Winterguard.

Having five years of high school teaching experience, she is currently on staff at local high schools Santa Monica and El Segundo, and will begin teaching at Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps this summer.

Allison received an AS in Fashion Design from Santa Monica College and will be continuing her education at CSULB in the fall.

Color Guard Technician

Ceasar Avina-Wyant is a director at Ocean View High School and Paramount High School, his alma mater, and a coach in various groups across Southern California. He has performed with the winter guards Infinity Winterguard and Diamante Independent World Winterguard, Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, and Icon Winterguard. 

Ceasar received a certificate from CSULB for cyber security and will begin pursuing an AS from LACC as well. 

Battery Coordinator

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Front Ensemble Coordinator

Bio coming soon!

Woodwind Technician