Jazz Band Staff

Chris Thomas

Mr Thomas has been heading the bands at Bainbridge High School since the 2012-2013 school year.  Since his arrival, the program has won many gold medals at contests all around the Puget Sound.  Mr Thomas takes pride in Bainbridge's balanced approach to building a quality band that is a great experience for young people each year.  He loves what performance, leadership, and culture building opportunities marching band lends to each student, each year.

Originally from the Bellingham area, Chris has earned degrees from Shoreline Community College, Central Washington University, and The University of Montana, where he worked as a graduate teaching assistant in all areas of the university's band department.  Mr Thomas lives on Bainbridge Island with his brilliant wife, Lauren, and their incessantly charming cat, Boomer.

Zac Clark

Hello, my name is Zac! I've been with the Spartan Marching Band since I was in 8th grade in 2011. Even then there was a long tradition of past alumni coming back to help out and give back to the program. I'm here carrying on that tradition.