Briana Vogt
I want to share a bit about my background and how I plan to guide our program through core values of building community, achieving excellence, and providing meaningful experiences.
Originally from Indiana, I was a leader in the award-winning Marian Catholic High School Band, where we all learned the importance of personal responsibility that ultimately led to high national recognition. During this time, I also marched for six years with the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps, leading the ensemble back to DCI World Finals for the first time in decades, a place they still hold to this day. My journey then led me to Tennessee for my Bachelor of Music Education degree at TTU, studying under R. Winston Morris, resulting in an album and performance tour to Carnegie Hall. During undergraduate studies, I created learning opportunities overseas, traveling to India and Europe to teach masterclasses, experience diverse cultures, and grow as an educator. From there, I was fortunate enough to attend one of the most prestigious music schools in the world, Indiana University, for my masters’ degrees in euphonium performance and music education, led by Dan Perantoni and Pete Miksza, respectively; this, once again, led to a performance at Carnegie Hall and the Schermerhorn.
This background has provided me with a strong foundation in community-building, the grit necessary for excellence, and absolutely life-changing experiences. Though I’ve performed at the prestigious venues above and have experienced performing in BOA Grand National Finals/DCI World Finals/Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade/Rose Parade, these experiences were only achieved through building meaningful relations in the community and fully committing to the daily grind that is the pursuit of excellence. The community built along the way is of the utmost importance to me and is personally valued more than any accomplishment I have ever achieved. This commitment to community while achieving excellence through meaningful experiences will be your experience in the Ravenwood Band Family.
In support of this, I was recognized as one of thirty nationwide Music Teachers of Excellence by the Country Music Association Foundation. At the national level, I am honored to have served in faculty roles, helping to build healthy cultures at The Brass Institutes of America and The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. Most recently, I was the Assistant Band Director at Franklin High School, helping to lead the group to multiple national recognitions and record-setting Mid-State and All-State numbers the past five years. I am also in-demand nationally as a music education consultant and leadership clinician. My affiliations include memberships in NAfME, TBA, MTSBOA, WBDI, and ITEA, where I continue to learn and grow as an educator. I am working hard to determine healthy goals for the program, alongside Mr. Fay, and am enjoying each conversation I have with the current community and staff members at Ravenwood!
Beyond music, I enjoy outdoor activities with my husband, Austin, our amazing daughters, Charlie and Dakota, and our old dog, Percy. Our family is delighted to become a part of the Ravenwood Band Family!
