Director of Bands - Mr. Tom Thorpe
Prior to coming to Lincoln East, Mr. Thorpe spent the past seven years as the Director of Instrumental Music at Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri. While in Sedalia he taught the Marching, Symphonic, and Jazz Bands, in addition to Orchestra, Music Theory, and assisting with the middle school program.
At East, Mr. Thorpe will teach Guitar I, Music Theory, Freshman Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and the Blue Note Jazz Band, as well as assist with Marching Band and Wind Ensemble. Mr. Thorpe holds a Master’s Degree from UNL and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arkansas. Mr. Thorpe's wife, Amy, teaches Band and Choir at Lincoln Northeast High School. They have two boys, Tommy 5 and Myles 2.

Mr. Jeremy Palensky, Director

 

Mr. Del Whitman

Mr. Whitman is the Chair of the Lincoln East Music Department,  orchestra director and assists with the marching band. Mr. Whitman has taught at Lincoln East for 20 years.

Ms. Jurgens & Ms. Haake, Color Guard Coordinators

 
 

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