Calderhead grew up in Ohio and majored in music at Youngstown State University. He is a former resident of Cleveland and just wrapped up a three-year stint as music director at Perris High School. With 120 students now enrolled in the school's music program, Calderhead said he hopes to spark enough interest in the marching, jazz and concert bands to triple that number. In order to do that, people need to be enrolled in music not because their mom and dad want them to be, but because they really need to be there. I've got big plans for the group, like having them perform in the Rose Bowl some day.
Halftime shows at football games and fall field competitions take up their summers and falls.
When winter comes, the music switches to Christmas concerts and jazz festivals. Baritone saxophonist Mike Carrozzo said he likes the direction the band has taken with its new director. He's done a really good job so far and we're all excited to see what happens next.