Band & Orchestra Teacher Biography
The Teachers & Music Staff
Music Teachers

Mr. Kent Klingbeil

krklingbeil@capousd.org

* Bachelor's Degree In Music Education & K - 12 Grade Music Credential from UCLA

* Master's Degree in Music Education from Univ. of Illinois

* Teacher at Calabasas High School from 1979-1982

* Teacher at Dana Hills High School from 1982-1987

* Teacher at Newhart M.S. 1988 - Current

* Manager of District Honor Groups (various years)

* Beginning Teacher Support Provider 2001-2002



Mrs. Valerie Petty

vapetty@capousd.org

* Bachelor's Degree in Music Education & K -12 Grade Music Credential from USC

* Student Teaching in Arcadia Unified S.D.

* Teacher at Newhart M.S. 1997 - Current

* Manager of District Honor Groups (various years)

* Technology Lead Teacher for CUSD

* Elective Department Chair 2005 - Current


Music Staff
Mr. Chris Clark
Low Brass Coach & After School Jazz Band Director
Mr. Michael Ellerby
Percussion Coach
Cathy Alonzo Violin/Viola Coach
Ms. Erin Esses
Cello Coach
Mr. Daniel Blank
Violin Coach
Ms. Chris Allen Bass Coach