Photographed: The members of the leadership team for the 2026 Arkansas Tech University marching band, "Arkansas' Band of Distinction," took a group photo at the conclusion of the spring 2026 semester. They are: (front row, left-to-right) Wendy Nuñez of Dardanelle (drum major), Ella Peppers of Ward (color guard captain), Chaya Reed of Monticello (color guard captain), Julia Owen of Lavaca (saxophone section leader), Logan Farley of Greenbrier (saxophone section leader), Kalie Howard of Sheridan (clarinet section leader), Kinsey Franklin of Natural Dam (flute section leader), Hope Plezia of Sherwood (flute section leader); (middle row, left-to-right) Savana Green of Hot Springs (trumpet section leader), Anthony Munoz-Menjivar of Rogers (sousaphone section leader), Sydney Stalnaker of Ola (sousaphone section leader), Jesse Wells of Sheridan (drum major), Caelah Carvin of Hot Springs (mellophone section leader), Owen Woods of Lincoln (mellophone section leader), Lizbeth Nuñez of Dardanelle (drum major), Alaina Wells of Greenbrier (clarinet section leader); (back row, left-to-right) Gabe Graff of Austin (trombone section leader), Isaac Haynes of Cabot (trombone section leader), Joey Wise of Sheridan (teaching assistant), Marvin Velazquez of Waldron (baritone section leader), Eli Escobar of Russellville (baritone section leader), Cole Boster of Russellville (trumpet section leader), Jacob Thompson of Ozark (band captain), Skyler Cook of Benton (trumpet section leader) and Dr. Adam P. Miller (associate director of bands, director of athletic bands).
The Arkansas Tech University marching band, “Arkansas’ Band of Distinction,” will celebrate some of the acts that have performed at ATU’s Tucker Coliseum over the past half-century during its fall 2026 halftime show.
Entitled “Jerry’s Jukebox: A Tribute to the Musical History of Tucker Coliseum,” the show will feature music made famous by Metallica, Maynard Ferguson, Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine and Styx. Each of those acts, and dozens of other noteworthy musical performers, have graced the stage at Tucker Coliseum since it opened in 1976.
Arkansas’ Band of Distinction appears at ATU home football games and a variety of parades and marching exhibitions.
Dr. Daniel A. Belongia, ATU professor of music, is entering his 12th year as director of bands at Arkansas Tech. Dr. Adam P. Miller is beginning his second year as ATU assistant professor of music, associate director of bands and director of athletic bands.
