Instrumental Music Director and Staff

 Mr. John Karos

Director of Instrumental Music

Mr. Karos is the director of the instrumental music program at Tuscarora High School. He hails from Frederick, MD and was a graduate of Urbana High School. He attended Shepherd University and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Music Education in 2009. While in college, he was part of the Shepherd University Ram Band, serving as Drum Major for 2 years. He also performed with the University Wind Ensemble, including the performance at Carnegie Hall in 2005. Overseas performances include England, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic with both the Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Ensemble.  Mr. Karos has also worked in the county as the Assistant Band Director of Brunswick High School 2005-2009 and the Band Director at Ballenger Creek Middle School from 2009-2010.  He currently serves as the principal tuba player for the Frederick Symphony Orchestra. Most recently, Mr. Karos has served as the Director of the Shepherd University Pep Band. 

Assistant Director

Chris Palffy

Arrangers

Music:   Brian Cambrel and Jonathan Whitney
Drill:   Pete ReHill

Instructors

Brass:   Kristin Monroe
Woodwind:   Tara Wooley and Kristina Grote
Percussion:   Aubrey Shannon and Ben Allen
Colorguard:   Amanda Smith and Breton Stailey