Raider Regiment Staff

Director of Bands:
Mr. Jacob Basil

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Assistant Director of Bands:
Mr. Jeremy Lee

Jeremy Lee is a music educator, performer, and creative professional with 27 years of experience. Based in Gainesville, Florida, he has served as a director for music at Santa Fe High School for over two decades and is currently a director with Infinity Percussion. Jeremy has arranged shows for marching band, indoor percussion, indoor winds, and color guard throughout the Southeast, while also performing with multiple rock, jazz, and Christian bands.

In addition to music, Jeremy is a graphic designer and marketing coordinator, creating impactful visual designs for DCI, WGI, BOA, and many other organizations across the performing arts. His combined passion for music and design continues to inspire and support the next generation of performers and creators.

Music Caption Head:
Jeremy Hunter

Jeremy Hunter is a music composer, performer, and teacher living in Gainesville, Florida. Originally from Broward County, Jeremy graduated from West Broward High School in 2013. He served as a marching band instructor at West Broward for their 2013 and 2014 marching seasons.

In 2016, Jeremy marched with the 2016 Championship Drum Corps “the Bluecoats,” and in 2017, Jeremy marched their final season with the Bluecoats. He was featured in 2 solos and 3 features during their 2 years with the organization. In 2018, Jeremy spent their 3rd summer in the drum corps activity as the euphonium instructor for the Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps.

In 2017, Jeremy relocated to Gainesville, Florida, to finish their Associate in Music at Santa Fe College. Since moving to Gainesville, Jeremy has taught visual and music with the Santa Fe Raider Regiment.

Outside of teaching, Jeremy is a seasoned freelance Composer and Performer. He runs a youtube channel called “Skatune Network” and has performed with various bands, including “Goldfinger,” “Five Iron Frenzy,” and “Pup.” In 2019, He recorded Trumpet, Trombone, and Euphonium for the Award-nominated Cartoon Network “Steven Universe Movie.” 

Visual Caption Head:
Jake Spinogatti

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Colorguard Caption Head:
Mrs. Jeni Smith

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Percussion Caption Head:
Shaiyeed Hamilton

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Consultant & Drill Designer:
Jason Beverung

Jason is returning to Santa Fe for his 8th marching season. A native of Gainesville, FL, Jason graduated from Buchholz High School and performed in their Wind Symphony, Jazz Band, and the Golden Regiment marching band. In the summer of 2010, Jason went on tour with the Drum Corps International Drum and Bugle Corps, The Boston Crusaders’ marching euphonium. During his musical career, he has had the pleasure of performing with many great ensembles and performing at the Midwest Clinic and Carnegie Hall. During his time at Santa Fe, the band earned their record-setting 8th state championship. They also finished in the top three at state every other year.

For the 2016 and 2017 indoor seasons, Jason joined Group 352 as their Visual Coordinator, helping them to a second-place finish in the 2016 season. In 2017 Jason graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management.

Percussion Consultant:
Ryan Miller

Originally born in Louisville KY, Ryan Miller has lived in the Alachua County area since 2005. Ryan attended Newberry High School (2010-2014) for four years and performed in the Marching band during all four years of attendance, including his senior year when Newberry HS appeared in their first and only performance at FMBC State Championships, being awarded 2nd Place in 2014. During High School, Ryan also performed in Group 352 Indoor Percussion as an inaugural member in 2013 and also performed in 2014, where the group received the Bronze Medal at FFCC State Championships.

After graduating High School, Ryan continued to hone his percussion performance by performing with Project Arts World Winds in 2015 (3rd Place in the World Winds division at WGI Championships), Unity Percussion in 2016 (First year Independent A Class finalist awarded 8th place), 2017 (Independent A class finalist winning the 3rd place bronze medal), and 2018 (Independent A Class Finalist winning the 2nd Place silver Medal).

While performing with a variety of Independent ensembles after graduating high school, Ryan was also an active teacher in the North Central Florida area. Ryan taught at Williston HS in 2014. Group 352 Indoor Percussion in 2015 (4th Place), 2016 (Silver medal), and 2017 (5th Place). Santa Fe HS Indoor Percussion (Formed from Group 352 Indoor Percussion) in 2018 (Gold Medal), 2019 (Gold Medal, and 2020 (No results due to Covid-19). Unity Percussion in 2019 (Gold Medal) and 2020 (No results due to Covid-19). Santa Fe Raider Regiment in 2015 (2nd Percussion, 4th Band), 2016 (1st Percussion, 2nd Band), 2017 (1st Percussion, 4th Band), 2018 (1st Percussion, 4th Band), 2019 (2nd Percussion, 4th Band). Ryan has also consulted at the following schools: Bell High School, Chiefland High School, and Trenton High School.

When not teaching at Santa Fe High School, Ryan works as a Software Tester at Gleim Publications and enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, and their dog Toby as well as grilling and watching the Florida Gators and Louisville Cardinals with his friends.