PEDAGOGICAL LEADERSHIP • LINCOLNVIEW LOCAL SCHOOLS

MEET THE DIRECTORS & STAFF

Our faculty combines extensive conservatory artistry, collegiate conducting experience, and deep community devotion to foster student growth both on and off the conductor's podium. Hover over each portrait to view in full color.

Portrait of Mr. Jason Vance, Director of Bands

Mr. Jason Vance

Director of Bands & Instrumental Music
B.M. Music Education, Bowling Green State University • M.M. Wind Conducting, Ohio University

Entering his 12th year at Lincolnview, Mr. Vance oversees all instrumental ensembles, conducting the Symphonic Winds, Marching Band, and high school musicals. An active OMEA adjudicator and master trumpet clinician, his ensembles are recognized statewide for expressive phrasing, tonal intonation, and disciplined field drills.

jvance@lincolnview.k12.oh.us
Portrait of Ms. Sarah Lindeman, Assistant Band Director

Ms. Sarah Lindeman

Assistant Director & Woodwind Specialist
B.M.E., Capital University Conservatory of Music • Clarinet Performance Certificate

Ms. Lindeman directs the Athletic Pep Band, coordinates junior high concert ensembles, and leads the high school woodwind studio. Under her tutelage, Lincolnview clarinet, flute, and saxophone soloists consistently achieve top Division I marks at OMEA Solo & Ensemble adjudicated festivals.

slindeman@lincolnview.k12.oh.us
Portrait of Mr. Marcus Tyler, Director of Percussion Studies

Mr. Marcus Tyler

Director of Percussion Studies & Steel Band
B.M. Percussion Performance, Ball State University • Caribbean Studies, UWI St. Augustine

Mr. Tyler directs the Lancer Marching Battery, Front Ensemble Pit, and the celebrated Lincolnview Steel Drum Band. Known for his high-energy rehearsals and intricate rudimental arrangements, he instills relentless metric accuracy, stick control, and infectious groove across the entire battery.

mtyler@lincolnview.k12.oh.us
Portrait of Ms. Elena Rostova, Color Guard Director

Ms. Elena Rostova

Color Guard Director & Visual Coordinator
B.A. Dance & Performing Arts, Miami University • DCI World Class Alumna

Ms. Rostova brings collegiate contemporary dance pedagogy and world-class drum corps choreography to the Marching Lancers. She oversees flag, rifle, and sabre masterclasses while collaborating closely with the field drill designers to create seamless visual narratives on Friday nights.

erostova@lincolnview.k12.oh.us

Guest Clinicians & Applied Lesson Instructors

Throughout the academic year, Lincolnview partners with professional orchestral musicians from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Lima Symphony Orchestra to provide sectional masterclasses and individual coaching.

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