Professional Staff

HEIDI I. SARVER, Director

Professor of Music

Ms. Sarver was appointed to the faculty of the Department of Music in 1995. In addition to being Director of the 340+ member Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band, she is also the Co-Director of the Symphonic Band, instructor of the Marching Band Techniques course, and supervisor for student teachers pursuing an undergraduate degree in music education.

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JAMES P. ANCONA, Assistant Director

Assistant Professor of Music

Mr. Ancona also joined the faculty of the Department of Music in 1995. In addition to being the Assistant Director of the 340+ member Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band, he is also Director of the Basketball Pep Band, Co-Director of the Symphonic Band, instructor of the Marching Percussion Techniques course and Basic Instrumental Conducting course.

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RAUL REYES, Colorguard Director

Mr. Reyes joined the UDMB with an extensive history of instruction and design in the marching arts. He has worked with color guards and winter percussion programs nationally including founding Apex Winter Guard, a WGI World Class program located in Delaware. When not with the band, Mr. Reyes is the Compliance Officer for the Delaware Division Of Medicaid and Medical Assistance. He is a proud alumni of the University of Delaware.​

DEENA FRANK, Golden Girl Instructor

For over 20 years, Mrs. Frank ran the Silver Starlite program in New York where members of the program won numerous state, regional and national titles in team and solo events. She is the former director of numerous NBTA contests and the New York State NBTA competition. Currently, she is an active NBTA national twirling judge and instructor.