The Crenshaw High School Mighty Marching Cougar Band
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Ms. Deborah Gallego began her music journey as an LAUSD student. After earning both a B.A. in African American Studies and M.Ed. from UCLA, Ms. Gallego sought to become an educator in the community she is from. As a clarinetist, Ms. Gallego has performed in a variety ensembles throughout the years, most notably the UCLA Bruin Marching Band where she made history as the First Black Drum Major in UCLA History. As an educator, Ms. Gallego has a deep passion building community through culturally responsive and relevant music education.
Some people dream of meeting their favorite musicians, I teach mine!
The Crenshaw High School Mighty Marching Cougar Band (MMC) is one of the largest groups at Crenshaw High School STEMM Magnet. Over 50 students come together to make up this illustrious, show-style band and work hard to proudly represent the South Central Los Angeles community in every musical note and step. MMC offers students an outlet for their creativity, promotes cougar pride, builds a sense of belonging in students, and provides students college pathways. This multi-disciplinary activity will develop life-long skills that can be carried into any space! We change lives one note at a time!
The purpose of our ensemble is to:
- Represent our program, school, and overall community with pride.
- Build musical, visual, and interpersonal skills that contribute to overall student excellence.
- Promote and demonstrate teamwork, discipline, leadership, and respect.
- Provide a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all students, staff, and volunteers.
- Strive for unity and excellence across all disciplines.
Membership Expectations:
- Consistency & Commitment
- Communication
- Preparation
- Attitude
- Teamwork
- Accountability
Our ensemble has had a plethora of performance opportunities including, but not limited to:
- Pep Rallies
- Competitions
- Music Summits
- Sporting Events
- Parades
- Private Events
- Commercials
- Field Trips
Ms. Deborah Gallego, M.Ed. | Music Teacher & Band Director
Crenshaw High School STEMM Magnet
Los Angeles Unified School District
Contact: [email protected] | [email protected]
Phone: (323) 290-7800 ext. 7726
“Music is love, and love is music.”
Donny Hathaway
