Directors

Meet the Directors

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you may reach the directors by e-mail or by calling the high school band room at (614) 833-3042.

	Michael Sewell has been the Director of Bands at Pickerington High School since 1981, where he serves as the director of the marching band, chamber winds, pep bands, jazz bands, and musical orchestra. He graduated from Whitehall Yearling High School in 1975, and received his BME (with honors) in 1979 from Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. After serving as Head Band Director in the Crooksville Exempted School District for two years, Mr. Sewell accepted the position of Director of Bands at Pickerington. Mr. Sewell received his MME from The Florida State University in 1985, where he assisted the award-winning Marching Chiefs. Mr. Sewell was inducted into the Whitehall Yearling High School Hall of Fame in 1993 for his accomplishments in music and the community, and in May 2000 he was named Pickerington High School's Teacher of the Year and the Pickerington School District's Teacher of the Year. In his spare time, Mr. Sewell coaches 7th grade basketball, and has assisted with Varsity and 7th grade baseball. He is a member of OMEA, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Honoraries and Torch and Key. Mr. Sewell and his wife Karen have four children: Daniel, Alyson, Andrew, and Lea Hope. E-mail Mr. Sewell at: MSewell240@aol.com
	Rick Knapp is in his seventh year as an Assistant Director at Pickerington. Mr. Knapp has served in the past as Pickerington Music Booster President and Band Festival Chairperson. He is currently involved with drill, sound, special effects, and logistics of the bands. He also has been teaching and directing hand bells at Peace United Methodist Church in Pickerington for the past 11 years to youth and adults. Mr. Knapp plays baritone in ensembles and in annual Merry Tuba Christmas performances. His full-time job is Administrative Assistant at Pickerington High School Central. E-mail Mr. Knapp at: Rick_Knapp@fc.pickerington.k12.oh.us
	Daniel Joy is in his second year as an Assistant Director at Pickerington.  Mr. Joy is a graduate of Groveport Madison High School and The Ohio State University where he received his Bachelor's in Music Education Degree. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and was a member of M row in The Ohio State University marching band. His principal instrument is trombone. E-mail Mr. Joy at: daniel_joy@fc.pickerington.k12.oh.us
	Jamie Watt . E-mail Mrs. Watt at: email
	Tim Gorgas . E-mail Mr. Gorgas at: email
	Glenda England . E-mail Mrs. England at: 63tigers@sbcglobal.net