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Meet the Directors
Crissy Duran is the director of bands at Standley Lake High School in Westminster, Colorado. She is in her 20th year of teaching, with the most recent eight spent with the Gators in “The Swamp.” In that time, the Standley Lake band program has more than doubled in size under her direction. Her ensembles include beginning and advanced level jazz bands, concert band and wind ensemble, as well as the Gator Pride Marching Band and Adaptive Music for students with unique learning needs. Crissy has a passion for making music accessible to all students, regardless of ability or disability, and has adapted her curriculum and teaching space to include a range of special needs.
Crissy received her Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music Education degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and her Master of Arts in Education from Regis University in Denver. She is a Colorado native and when she is not with her band kids, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter, Jeff and Adelynn, and two crazy puppies.
Ben Williams is a Colorado native who attended Fort Hays State University located in Hays, KS where he received a Bachelors in Music Education and Bachelors in Education. He took every opportunity in his college experience to gain new perspectives within music. He served as a Student Conductor, Oboist in the Hays Symphony Orchestra, Choir President, and NAfME Chapter President. Ben began his professional career in teaching in the Standley Lake Area in 2018. He is a firm believer that any player who is open and willing to learn can grow as a musician, and that music forms lasting bonds between people. GO GATORS!
Cameron works at Mandalay Middle School teaching all bands and orchestras. He has a Bachelors of Music Education from University of Colorado, Boulder.
Meet the Staff
Tanner Homa has served as the Percussion Director for the Gator Pride Marching Band at Standley Lake High School since 2023, where he is dedicated to developing strong fundamentals, fostering teamwork, and creating meaningful musical experiences for students. In addition to his work with the Gator Pride program, he serves as the Percussion Director at Frederick High School and as the Director of Blue Knights Open Ensemble. With 18 years of experience in the marching arts, Tanner also serves on the RMPA Board of Directors as the Director of Education and Development.
A Pennsylvania native, Tanner moved to Colorado in 2018 after earning dual Bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Music from Lebanon Valley College, with concentrations in Percussion, Music Theory, and Composition. He later completed his Master of Music Education degree in 2022. Since moving to Colorado, he has taught elementary general music throughout the Denver Metro area and currently serves as an elementary general music teacher for Jeffco Public Schools.
Tanner’s goal is to inspire and educate performers while creating a safe, inclusive environment that promotes personal growth, musical excellence, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.
Corinne has been involved in the marching arts for 24 years and has been directing and designing programs across Colorado since 2005. A graduate of Chaparral High School, she continued her color guard career with Nova A, Signature World, and Malachi World.
Since 2017, Corinne has served as Director of Malachi A and Regional A while also overseeing the Malachi Minis program. She has directed at Standley Lake High School since 2017, helping launch the school’s winter guard program and leading it to a championship title in its inaugural season. During the 2025–2026 season, she also directed Frederick High School, helping the program earn a Bronze Medal in Independent Regional A.
Corinne is passionate about building successful programs, developing instructors, and helping performers grow in confidence, creativity, and teamwork.
Outside of color guard, she is a proud mom of two daughters and is excited to welcome a baby boy to the family in summer 2026. She is incredibly grateful for the support of her husband and enjoys camping, spending time outdoors, and making memories with her family.
Scotty Gunter-Parrish - percussion
Kirsten Huffman - color guard
Jay Natividad - color guard
Brian Pack - color guard
Dylan Wyse - percussion
Wind Section Coaches TBD
Student Leadership