ELLISVILLE ā The 101-member Typhoon Marching Band at ĢĒŠÄÖ±²„ has spent the last two weeks of Band Camp preparing their halftime show titled, āElements of Groove: A Typhoon Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire.ā The Typhoon will present its traditional pre-game show consisting of the JC Fight Song Fanfares, the National Anthem and a musical presentation by The Touch of Gold dancers The band ends the show with the fan favorite, JC Jam cheer and Hey Song.
āAs Director of Bands, I am excited to continue the legacy of the Typhoon Marching Band as we enter a new school year at ĢĒŠÄÖ±²„,ā said Tamiko Bridges who took the reins in May. She has been a music educator for 25 years in the private, elementary, middle, high school and collegiate sectors. Most recently, she has been the Director of Bands/Fine Arts & Electives Department Chair at Laurel School District from 2002-2010, and 2018 until May, 2025. She added, āOur 2025 Field Show celebrates the music of an era that deeply resonates with our alumni and community.ā
Some classic tunes the band will be performing include, In the Stone, Letās Groove Tonight, Boogie Wonderland, After the Love is Gone, and September. Bridges said this heartfelt homage to the past is also inspiring to a new generation.
āOur mission is simple. Be the best band, produce the best sound and inspire the best students to continue the legacy at the best institution, ĢĒŠÄÖ±²„!ā Bridges declared.
Joining Bridges is Assistant Director of Bands and brass instructor, Kyle Matthees and Dr. Jared Potter who is also the percussion instructor. As a trumpet player, Mattheesā experience includes symphonic, chamber, and commercial music, with performances at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, the National Trumpet Competition, and with ensembles such as the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Potter, a native of Kosciusko, Mississippi, holds both a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Master of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of Florida. While at UF, he served as the instructor of records for the Percussion Skills course, assisted with the UF Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band, and directed the Florida Drumline. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Mississippi State University, where he studied with Jason Baker.
Another new addition to the band staff is Glade Elementary School music teacher and JC adjunct music instructor and Colorguard Director, Lindsey Langley. With 15 years of experience in public education, Langley has taught music to students from pre-kindergarten through high school seniors, inspiring a love for the arts across all age groups. She has served as a band director and colorguard instructor, leading multiple Colorguard and Winterguard teams to state championships.
āI am excited to foster creativity and skill in our students. At Jones I will be bringing my passion for performance, teamwork, and excellence to the collegiate level,ā said Langley. Her academic achievements include a Bachelorās degree in Music Education from the University of Mississippi, a Masterās degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from William Carey University.
The Touch of Gold dance team is led by Lora Davis who begins her 36th year as choreographer of the group of talented ladies.
āIām thrilled to be a part of continuing and building the tradition of the Touch of Gold dance team. This year, I have a small but energetic team, bringing lots of enthusiasm and hard work,ā said Davis. āThey are also excited to be a part of the Typhoon, sharing in the tradition that several of their mothers and sisters shared as alumni.ā
Leading the students on the field are returning Drum Majors, Chaz Welborn of Ellisville and Elisa Cook of Meridian who are both excited to begin the marching band season.
āI think what the audience will love most about this show is the extravagant sound coming from our playersā horns,ā said Cook. āThe combination of Mrs. Bridges discipline, quality, and leadership with Dr. Potterās encouragement and Mr. Matthees organization, and all of their experience makes for an amazing and enjoyable opportunity to share our talents with the public.ā
New to the JC team of drum majors is freshman, Laney Ingram of Raleigh who has loads of experience and enthusiasm. The bandās first appearance on the field will be on Thursday, September 11, for the first home football game and Hall of Fame Night. The Bobcat football team will play against the Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs in Bobcat Stadium/Sim Cooley Field at 7 p.m.
For more information about the Maroon Typhoon contact Tamiko Bridges by email at tamiko.bridges@jcjc.edu or the Art, Music and Performance website, /programs/finearts/ For more information about JC athletics and the home football schedule featuring the Maroon Typhoonās performances click on the JC Athletics website at
ĢĒŠÄÖ±²„ Typhoon Marching Band Roster 2025
Name City High School County Instrument
James Davis Enterprise Enterprise HS Clarke Alto Sax
Braxton Magee Collins Collins HS Covington Alto Sax
Joanna Fernandez-Pavon Moselle South Jones HS Jones Alto Sax
Stacy Villaseca Laurel Northeast Jones Jones Alto Sax
Tristan AllenĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā LouinĀ Ā Ā Raleigh HSĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā SmithĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Alto Sax
Linsey IngramĀ Ā Ā Morton Raleigh HS Ā Ā Ā Ā Smith Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Alto Sax
Edwin James Bay Springs Raleigh HS Smith Alto Sax
Aaron Mealey State Line Wayne County HS Wayne Alto Sax
Abigail Graham Beaumont Perry Central HS Perry Bari Sax
Mykala Goodman Byram Terry HS Hinds Baritone
Sidney Patterson Seminary South Jones HS Jones Baritone
Halle Craven Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Baritone
Leia Espey Enterprise Enterprise HS Clarke Clarinet
Maria Gomez Collins Collins HS Covington Clarinet
Tanesha Magee Collins Collins HS Covington Clarinet
Jennifer Portillo Collins Collins HS Covington Clarinet
Zahmiya Estes Lucedale George County HS George Clarinet
Anivea Thigpen Bay Springs Bay Springs HS Jasper Clarinet
Seth Barlow Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Clarinet
Mary Christian Ellzey Seminary South Jones HS Jones Clarinet
Taylor Kitchens Seminary South Jones HS Jones Clarinet
Kamiyah May Laurel Northeast Jones HS Jones Clarinet
Zipporah McCurdy Heidelberg Northeast Jones HS Jones Clarinet
John David Myers Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Clarinet
Edna Perez Ambrocio Morton Morton HS Scott Clarinet
Lariza Hernandez Harrisville Mendenhall HS Simpson Clarinet
Elizabeth Thomas Moselle South Jones HS Jones Clarinet/Bass
Johnna Jones Mt. Olive Simpson Academy Covington Dance
Cambrey Hill Laurel West Jones Jones Dance
Allee Green Laurel West Jones HS Jones Dance
Ellie Claire Napier Ellisville Ocean Springs HS Jones Dance
Allie Robinson Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Dance
Jena Lowery Mize Mize HS Smith Dance
Mallory Matthews Raleigh Raleigh HS Smith Dance
Heidi Ainsworth Waynesboro Wayne County HS Wayne Dance
Chaz Welborn Ellisville Northeast Jones Jones Drum Major
Elisa Cook Meridian Clarkdale HS Lauderdale Drum Major
Laney Ingram Morton Raleigh HS Smith Drum Major
Jennifer Pineda Collins Collins Covington Flute
Kyndall Gunderson Petal Petal HS Forrest Flute
AāMiracle Blackwell Prentiss Jeff Davis County HS Jeff Davis Flute
Janette Hernandez Laurel Northeast Jones HS Jones Flute
Angela Martinez Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Flute
Karen Mendoza Alba Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Flute
Elizabet Ramirez Pham Laurel Northeast Jones HS Jones Flute
Adria Stephenson Soso West Jones HS Jones Flute
Maggie Bennett Sumral Sumrall HS Lamar Flute
Emily Ponce Morton Morton HS Scott Flute
Hannah Smith Newton, Texas Flute
Lillian Johnson Petal Petal HS Forrest Guard
Jazmyne Bryant Laurel Northeast Jones HS Jones Guard
Martha Hernandez Ellisville Northeast Jones HS Jones Guard
Lucy Channell Pearl Pearl HS Rankin Guard
Leah Devenport Florence Florence HS Rankin Guard
Madison Knighten Florence Florence HS Rankin Guard
Lynathia Spann Florence Florence HS Rankin Guard
Sadee Wallace Harrisville Mendenhall HS Simpson Guard
Jarlyn Jordan Waynesboro Wayne County HS Wayne Guard
La’Keiya Stokes Waynesboro HSE Wayne Guard
Danielle Williams Waynesboro Wayne County HS Wayne Guard
Gracie Speed Collins Collins HS Covington Manager
Marquise Winters Hattiesburg Hattiesburg HS Forrest Manager
RheāOnna Bridges Ellisville Homeschool Jones Manager
Alex Mixon Moselle South Jones HS Jones Manager
Kira Alexander Monticello Lawrence County HS Lawrence Manager
Gracelyn Knight Monticello Lawrence County HS Lawrence Manager
Ghenessy Lopez Morton Morton HS Scott Manager
Meghan Torrano Morton Morton HS Scott Manager
Laura Jane Moss Grenada Grenada HS Grenada Mellophone
Dawson Ellard Ellisville Northeast Jones HS Jones Mellophone
Cayden Pope Columbia Columbia HS Marion Mellophone
Aidan Chisolm Mize Mize HS Smith Mellophone
Zachary Hand Petal Mize HS Smith Mellophone
Dani Patricia Mitchell Seminary Seminary HS Covington Mellophone
Conner Perkin s Petal Petal HS Forrest Percus/Bass Guitar
Hayden Michael Enterprise Enterprise HS Clarke Percussion
Rhyder Mckee Collins Collins HS Covington Percussion
DeāAngelo McLaurin Collins Collins HS Covington Percussion
Samuel Hall Petal Petal HS Forrest Percussion
Dallas Peacock Laurel Stringer HS Jasper Percussion
Granville Arrington Sandersville Northeast Jones HS Jones Percussion
Tristan Patterson Ovett South Jones HS Jones Percussion
Kayden Dozier Laurel Northeast Jones HS Jones Percussion
Demarion McCullum Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Percussion
Nancy Tucker Laurel Northeast Jones HS Jones Percussion
Mariah Smith Richton Richton HS Perry Percussion
Logan Cockrell Harrisville Mendenhall HS Simpson Percussion
Victor Payton Waynesboro Wayne County HS Wayne Perc/Drum Set
David Parish Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Tenor Sax
Ethan Patterson Moselle South Jones HS Jones Trombone
Sydnee Tisdale Ellisville South Jones Jones Trombone
Christian Dobbs Laurel West Jones HS Jones Trombone
Mark Dukes Trussville, AL Hewitt Trussville HS Trombone
Jesse Smith Quitman Enterprise HS Clarke Trumpet
Anarria Mangrum Mt. Olive Collins HS Covington Trumpet
Sara Thompson Petal Petal HS Forrest Trumpet
Landen Upton Hattiesburg Petal HS Forrest Trumpet
Calli Parker Raleigh Raleigh HS Smith Trumpet
Patrick Soetaert State Line Wayne County HS Wayne Trumpet
James Blackmon Quitman Quitman HS Clarke Tuba
Jaylon Williams Prentiss Jeff Davis County HS Jeff Davis Tuba
Jacey Posey Ellisville South Jones HS Jones Tuba