Music Director
Brandi Jason is in her twenty-first year with Carroll County Public Schools and in her twentieth year as Instrumental Music Director at Liberty High School. She directs the Concert Band, Honors Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Orchestra, Honors Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and the Lions’ Pride Marching Band. Additionally, she is the Instructional Team Leader for the Fine Arts Department.
Ms. Jason is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a Master’s degree in Clarinet Performance. While at Liberty she has enjoyed many successes with the program including superior ratings at the county and state level with the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Orchestra; a first place/grand champion title with the Jazz Ensemble at the 2013 Choice Music Awards Festival in New Orleans, LA; as well as the 2007-2011, 2013-2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 Chapter V (Greater MD, VA, WV) Region Championship titles and the 2018 and 2019 Atlantic Coast Group 3 Open Class Championship titles with the marching band. Her ensembles travel bi-annually to Orlando, Florida and continue to actively perform within the greater Eldersburg community.
Ms. Jason conducted the 2022 Anne Arundel County All-County Senior Band, the 2020 Prince Georges County All-County Senior Band, and the 2006 Carroll All-County Senior Band. She currently works as an associate conductor for the Carroll Concert (Sousa) Band and a guest conductor and clinician in the Maryland-area. Ms. Jason continues to perform regularly on the clarinet and piano within the community. She is a 2018 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Finalist, a 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Semi-Finalist and a 2016 Carroll County Outstanding Teacher Finalist.
Ms. Jason was the 2019 Carroll County Teacher of the Year and a 2019-2020 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist!
Contact Information
Ms. Brandi Jason
Liberty High School
5855 Bartholow Road
Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-795-8102
Booster Contact Information
Ms. Brandi Jason
Music Director
Liberty High School
5855 Bartholow Road
Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-795-8102
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David Fisher
Assistant Band Director
David Fisher has served as the Assistant Band Director at Liberty since 1986. He is a 34-year veteran Lieutenant Firefighter for Howard County Fire and Rescue. He received an Associate degree from Catonsville Community College in Fire Protection Technology and currently attends the University of Maryland University College for Fire Science and Management. He marches with the Hanover Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps since 1978 and has been a member of the Westshoremen Drum and Bugle Corps since 1984, performing as a featured soloist. In 2007 he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Drum Corps Hall of Fame of which he is a lifetime member. In addition to Liberty, Mr. Fisher has been on staff at Governor Thomas Johnson, Westminster, Parkville, Bermudian Springs, and
Francis Scott Key High Schools.
Thomas Vail
Marching StaffOwen Borders
Marching StaffMikayla Rodski
Front EnsembleAmy DeLoriea
Front EnsembbleKatie Greco
Color Guard InstructorSamantha Picket
Color Guard InstructorAryn Kestel
Color Guard InstructorSydney Lehr
Color Guard InstructorGET INVOLVED
It takes all of us to help make all the Instrumental Music Programs happen!
The LHS Music Program depends on volunteers like you to provide a quality experience for our students and attendees at our events.
Emails including a link to a Sign Up Genius, will be sent out throughout the year detailing volunteer opportunities for our various events.
Volunteer Application
If you’ll be volunteering in a role working directly with students (such as a chaperone) or working in the building during school hours, you’ll need to fill out a Volunteer Application Form at least a week or two prior.
Support our Instrumental Music Program by being a Sponsor!
Consider a corporate or family sponsorship. Our sponsorship levels range from $100 up to $750+
Please visit our online giving form to become a sponsor or make a contribution. Every donation makes a difference and takes us one step closer to building a better music program!
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More Fundraisers to Come throughout the year!