Wham Bam Big Band
The Only Student Led Jazz Orchestra at The College of William & Mary
Meet the Members
Members of the Big Band are listed by instrument section and alphabetical by last name.
Allison Cox
Class of 2026
Major: Anthropology
Instrument: Alto Saxophone
Favorite Jazz Standard: Anthropology
Publicity Director
Lily Silverman
Class of 2026
Major: Elementary Education
Instrument: Alto Saxophone
Favorite Jazz Standard: In the Mood
Antonios Tsompanidis
Class of 2026
Major: Biochemistry (pre-med track) and Music
Instrument: Alto Saxophone
Favorite Jazz Standard: Body and Soul
Lead Player
Band Director
Bennett Clark
Class of 2026
Major: Chemistry
Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
Favorite Jazz Standard: Anthropology
StepHen Matechak
Class of 2028
Major: Biology and Music
Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
Favorite Jazz Standard: Infant Eyes
Kalea Wen
Class of 2026
Major:
Instrument: Baritone Saxophone
Favorite Jazz Standard:
Tyler Blessington
Class of 2025
Major: Biology
Instrument: Trombone
Favorite Jazz Standard: Desafinado
Lead Player
James Copenhaver
Class of 2025
Major: Economics
Instrument: Trombone
Favorite Jazz Standard: Come Fly With Me
Kyle Sharma
Class of 2026
Major: English and Linguistics
Instrument: Trombone
Favorite Jazz Standard: Birdland
Alex Wiggins
Class of 2027
Major: Chemistry, Pre-med track
Instrument: Trombone
Favorite Jazz Standard: My Favorite Things, Coltrane
EvAn Biller
Class of 2028
Major: Nueroscience
Instrument: Trumpet
Favorite Jazz Standard: So What!
Librarian
Andrew Eastep
Class of 2025
Major: Film & Media Studies and Music
Instrument: Trumpet
Favorite Jazz Standard: Manteca
Lead Player
Lydia Zambon
Class of 2027
Major: American Studies
Instrument: Trumpet
Favorite Jazz Standard: Autumn Leaves
Rourke Coffin
Class of 2028
Major:
Instrument: Bass
Favorite Jazz Standard:
Dylan Burkhardt
Class of 2027
Major: International Relations
Instrument: Guitar
Favorite Jazz Standard: Caravan
Tristan Raab
Class of 2028
Major: Computer Science
Instrument: Guitar
Favorite Jazz Standard: Spain - Chick Corea
Abby Furcy
Class of 2027
Major: Sociology
Instrument: Piano
Favorite Jazz Standard: Recordame
Eliana Rougle
Class of 2028
Intended Major: ENSP and Biology
Instrument: Piano
Favorite Jazz Standard: Lullaby of Birdland
Publicity Chair
Will Fox
Class of 2025
Major:
Instrument: Drums
Favorite Jazz Standard:
Nick Jobe
Class of 2026
Major:
Instrument: Vocals
Favorite Jazz Standard:
Rowan Miller
Class of 2026
Major:
Instrument: Vocals
Favorite Jazz Standard:
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