Faculty Lounge
| Faculty Lounge | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Genres | Funk/R&B/70s |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | None |
| Website | www.facultylounge.net |
| Members |
Dana Andrews - trumpet, guitar, flute, vocals Anna Lee - trombone, keyboard, vocals Dave Maxwell - bass, vocals Timm Pilcher - lead guitar, vocals Aaron Smith - lead vocals Mark Stallman - drums, vocals Kelli Stoa- saxophone, keys, vocals Joanne Tubbs- trumpet, keys, vocals Ryan Williamson - vocals, percussion |
| Past members |
Jim Bohy Jill Dykstra Shane Hammond Dan Pardock Lamar Yeager |
Faculty Lounge is a band based in Des Moines, Iowa, created during Halloween of 2000 by bassist Dave Maxwell, guitarist Timm Pilcher, and drummer Mark Stallman. The band is made up of nine players, all of whom are either current or former teachers, coaches, and/or administrators in the Des Moines Public School system or surrounding area.
The band has performed three times for President Barack Obama and several times for former Iowa Governor Chet Culver (a former teacher at Des Moines Hoover and Roosevelt High Schools) who proclaimed the band as, "The First Band of Iowa."[1]
The band holds a strong presence in the Des Moines area, playing numerous concerts throughout the year in front of thousands of fans at events such as Ingersoll LIVE!, Beaverdale Fall Fest, the Windsor Heights 4 July Festival, and Altoona Palooza. The band is also known for its charitable efforts, donating its time and talents to fundraisers benefiting causes such as JDRF and Best Buddies International. Members of the band are active in other musical projects and are often in demand as special guest performers with other local bands.
The band's lineup and their ties to Des Moines-area education as of August 1, 2013, are:
- Dana Andrews, Band Director at Des Moines Callanan Middle School
- Anna Lee, Piano Accompanist at Ankeny High School
- Dave Maxwell, Associate Principal at West Des Moines Valley High School
- Timm Pilcher, International Baccalaureate Coordinator at Des Moines Brody Middle School
- Aaron Smith, SUCCESS case manager at Des Moines Moulton Extended Learning Center
- Mark Stallman, Instructional Coach and Assistant Track Coach at Waukee High School
- Kelli Stoa, Elementary Music Teacher for Johnston School District
- Joanne Tubbs, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
- Ryan Williamson, Counselor at Des Moines Roosevelt High School
The band is supported by sound man Shawn McFarland.
References
- ↑ Governor Chet Culver's speech during his inauguration party at the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 13, 2007.