Kristopher Tena

Kristopher’s style of teaching derives from his educational experiences as an Athlete, Dancer, Musician, and Performer. He also uses concepts and theories that derive from his experiences in the Breathing Gym, Yoga, Meditation, Pilates, Tai Kwon Do, and Tai Chi practices.

Currently, Kristopher has an Associate in Arts degree from Cerritos Community College. He is the Brass and Visual Technition for City Sound Drum and Bugle Corps. He is also the Band Director and Soccer Coach for thinktogether at Hosler middle school in Lynwood CA.

Kristopher now resides in Norwalk, California

Marching Experience

Kristopher started in 2003 with the Casper Troopers as a 2nd soprano, the following two years, 2004 and 2005, he played lead soprano.
In the winter of 2007 he played cymbals for the Black Knights Indoor Percussion.
The summer of 2007 he played 2nd soprano for Hawthorne Gold, and he finished his last 2 years with the
Concord Blue Devils: 2008 and 2009 (Undefeated DCI World Champions 2009)
Member of the Blue Devils Hall of Fame (2009)

Music Experience

Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (Trumpet, Vocals, and Piano)

Silent Ships, Downey, CA, 2009, 2010 (Bass and Vocals)

Ayala High School Renaissance, Chino Hills, CA, 2009 (Herald Trumpet)

Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 2003-2006 (Trumpet, Euphonium, and Bass Drum)

Lakeside Middle school Advanced Band, Norwalk, CA, 2000-2002 (Trumpet)

Bellflower Elementary District Intermediate Band, Bellflower, CA, 1999 (Trumpet)
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary, Bellflower, CA, 1999 (Trumpet)

Instructor History

thinktogether, Hosler middle school, Lynwood, CA, 2013 and 2014

Drum Corps
City Sound, Los Angeles, CA. 2012, 2013, and 2014

Gold, Oceanside, CA. 2010, 2011

WGI History
Full Force Percussion, Pasadena, CA, 2010 (Visual Consultant)
West high school, Torrance, CA 2009 (Visual Design and technician)

High School Band History
Ayala High School, Chino Hills, CA, 2009, 2010
Upland High School, Upland, CA, 2008, 2009
Rancho Cucamonga High School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 2007, 2008
Nogales High School, West Covina, CA, 2009, 2010
West Covina High School, West Covina, CA, 2009
Pasadena High School, Pasadena, CA, 2008
Cypress High School, Cypress, CA, 2007