Staff

Position	Instructor
Director of Bands	James Yaques	See Bio on Director Page
Assistant Director	Luke Basso	Mr. Basso was born and raised in Wickford, Rhode Island where he grew up in an environment full of music. His love of music was developed and encouraged by his parents Don and Sandra Basso at an early age. With the music of Chicago, Kool and the Gang, Blood Sweat and Tears and The Commodores being popular at the time, trumpet playing greatly appealed to Luke as that sound was always prominent in those groups. Influenced by strong elementary and middle school music programs, Luke was able to take what he learned in class and apply it to his instrument. John Russell, Jazz ensemble director at Bishop Hendricken High in Warwick, R.I. influenced and taught Luke to be a real player, as well as introducing Luke to the sounds of big band, Harry James, Miles Davis and of course Maynard Ferguson. Mr. Basso holds a Bachelors of Science from Barry University, and is a National Board Certified Teacher in Science. He has taught science at Hialeah Middle School, Barbara Goleman High School, and Palm Beach Gardens High School where he was also the band director. He now teaches Biology and Anatomy here at Palm Beach Central and also directs the Bronco Jazz Band and the Jazz Combo.
Guard Caption Head	Daniel Helton	Daniel was born and raised in Fort Myers, FL. Daniel marched with the Mariner HS band program in the Percussion section and the Color Guard. He then went on to march The Magic of Orlando Drum & Bugle Corps for 3 years aging out as captain of the colorguard. He also marched The Alliance of Miami Winterguard for 4 years aging out as captain there as well. Daniel's teaching career began at Mariner HS and continued to include quite an extensive list of accolades with the following groups: Cooper City HS "WGI Finalist", Flanagan HS, Deerfield Beach HS, Coral Gables HS, Soddy Daisey HS (TN) "WGI Finalist", Red Bank HS (TN), Cleveland HS (TN), Nuendo Open & World Winterguard (TN) "WGI Medalist & Finalist", Alliance of Miami A & World Winterguard "WGI Medalist & Finalist", Magic of Orlando Drum & Bugle Corps "DCI Top 12 Finalist", Colts Drum & Bugle Corps "DCI Top 12 Finalist" to name just a few. Daniel is currently residing in West Palm Beach, FL and is the Guard Director for Seminole Ridge HS and Palm Beach Central HS.
Color Guard Instructor	Amanda Pampena
Percussion Caption Head	Tony Gamble	Tony is in his second year as Percussion Director with the Bronco Band. Tony is originally from Connecticut and has years of marching and teaching experience. Tony was a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, and has also marched with several DCA corps in the Northeast. Tony taught two championship programs in Connecticut before moving to Florida and teaching with STRYKE Indoor Percussion, where he was part of leading them to a Bronze Medal at WGI Championships in 2008. Tony has already had an impact with the Bronco Band, turning the percussion section into one of the most respected in the area, and winning the PSA Gold Medal at the SFWGA Championships in 2009.
Percussion Instructor	Nik Dee	Nik is in his forth year as a percussion instructor with the Bronco Band. Nik is an Alumnus of Olympic Heights High School, where he was part of the 2004 1A State Champion Marching Band. Nik has also been a member of the Magic of Orlando Drum and Bugle Corps and Stryke Indoor Percussion. Nik works with the entire percussion section, and is in charge of the front ensemble. Nik also directs the Central Percussion Ensemble. He is currently pursuing a degree in Business from Florida Atlantic University.
Percussion Instructor	Darrell Fletcher
Visual/Music Instructor	Ryan Kearns
Visual/Music Instructor	Chris Rodriguez	Chris is in his second year as a marching and music instructor with the Bronco Band. Chris is an alumnus of PBCHS and was the 2007 John Phillip Sousa Award winner. Chris also served as Band Captain his senior year. Currently, Chris is pursuing a degree in Music Education at Florida Atlantic University, where he is a member of the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and University Orchestra. Chris is also a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Service Fraternity.