Eryn Carranza, Eb Tuba
Eryn Carranza is the band director at South Fayette High School and South Fayette Intermediate School. She is also a member of the West Hills Symphonic Band. Eryn obtained her degree in music education from Bowling Green State University and was fortunate to study with Velvet Brown throughout her undergraduate studies. Eryn lives in South Fayette with her daughter, Alycia.
Chris Papik, Eb Tuba
Chris Papik has played tuba for over 15 years and joined the Allegheny Brass Band in 2009. He has studied with Matthew Shiner, Pat Sheridan, Tucker Jolly, and Phil VanOuse. During his school years in Mars he participated in PMEA Honor Bands, Bands of America Honors Bands, and various ensemble groups.He attended Malone College (now University) in Canton, OH, earning a B.S. in Music Education. While there he participated in marching band, concert band, wind ensemble, jazz band, multiple brass quintets, as well as choral groups. He studied music directing with Dr. Neil McMullian, music theory and composition with Dr. Jesse Ayers, voice with Dr. Jerry Giger, and piano with Mrs. Sandra Carnes.Chris also participates in the Saint Kilian Parish choir with his wife Michelle, who sings and plays flute. You may see her with their daughter, Noelle, at concerts for the band.