Mr. Justin Schwertfeger, Director of Bands
Mr. Justin Schwertfeger, a native of the Ohio Valley, serves as Director of Bands for the St. Clairsville-Richland City School District. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois.
Now in his 16th year with the district, Mr. Schwertfeger leads a comprehensive instrumental music program that includes middle school and high school concert bands, high school jazz band, marching band, pep band, and indoor performance ensembles. Under his direction, the St. Clairsville High School Marching Band has consistently earned Superior ratings at OMEA State Marching Band Finals and has represented the district at Bands of America Regional Championships. The program’s indoor percussion and color guard ensembles have also achieved multiple circuit championships and finalist placements.
Mr. Schwertfeger is committed to fostering musical excellence, leadership, and character development through performance. He works to create meaningful opportunities for students to grow both as musicians and as individuals, promoting a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts and the value of teamwork and dedication.
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Now in his 16th year with the district, Mr. Schwertfeger leads a comprehensive instrumental music program that includes middle school and high school concert bands, high school jazz band, marching band, pep band, and indoor performance ensembles. Under his direction, the St. Clairsville High School Marching Band has consistently earned Superior ratings at OMEA State Marching Band Finals and has represented the district at Bands of America Regional Championships. The program’s indoor percussion and color guard ensembles have also achieved multiple circuit championships and finalist placements.
Mr. Schwertfeger is committed to fostering musical excellence, leadership, and character development through performance. He works to create meaningful opportunities for students to grow both as musicians and as individuals, promoting a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts and the value of teamwork and dedication.
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Mr. Lakin Weaver, Woodwinds
Lakin Weaver is an educator, performer, and videographer from Follansbee, West Virginia. He is the Media Arts instructor at St. Clairsville High School, a satellite program of the Belmont-Harrison Career Centers, teaching courses in video, audio, and musical engineering. A graduate of West Virginia University, Lakin has worked with the STC instrumental music program for over 10 years and currently serves as woodwind coordinator and assistant director.
Mr. Rob McEwen, Percussion Coordinator
Rob McEwen is from Oakland, Maryland and earned a bachelor of music education from West Virginia University. He currently teaches in Ohio County Schools as the band director for Bridge Street Middle School in Wheeling, WV. At Bridge Street, he teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, general music, as well as world music including steel band and African ensemble. he has worked with the STC marching band and indoor percussion for the past several years.
Mrs. Becca Schwertfeger, Guard Coordinator
Mrs. Schwertfeger is a proud St. Clairsville alumni with a passion for school spirit and the performing arts. Over the past ten years, she has led the St. Clairsville "Red Devil" Guard, helping it grow into a vibrant, multi-group program that includes the competitve marching band, 5th/6th grade guard, and two indoor groups, Red Devil Indoor A and B.
When she's not directing, Mrs. S teaches 6th and 8th grade English, where she brings creativity and heart to the classroom. In her downtime, you'll find her reading, singing along to Taylor Swift, or cuddling her cat, Miggins.
When she's not directing, Mrs. S teaches 6th and 8th grade English, where she brings creativity and heart to the classroom. In her downtime, you'll find her reading, singing along to Taylor Swift, or cuddling her cat, Miggins.
Camp Staff
Joel Panas - woodwinds
Kathy Ranhart - brass
Dave Ranhart - brass
Logan Gillotte - brass
Caton Kadylak - dance/visuals
Rowan Flanagan - guard
Olivia Meager - guard
Nate Palmer - percussion
Kathy Ranhart - brass
Dave Ranhart - brass
Logan Gillotte - brass
Caton Kadylak - dance/visuals
Rowan Flanagan - guard
Olivia Meager - guard
Nate Palmer - percussion