Mr. Matthew Gullett- Music Teacher
Mr. Gullett is in his 10th year as the music teacher at Tetzlaff Middle School. In addition to serving as the music teacher at Tetzlaff, Mr. Gullett is also an elementary band teacher for Leal elementary, and works as a Visual and Assistant Director for the Gahr High School Marching Gladiators who won the SCJA State Grand Championships the past 6 years. He has previously served as a band teacher at Fedde Middle School and Niemes Elementary School as well as being the Assistant Director of the Long Beach State Pep Band and the visual caption head for the City Sound Drum and Bugle Corps. In his 5 years at Tetzlaff, Mr. Gullett has continued the rich tradition of success both in parade competitions and festival results with the advanced band winning numerous awards throughout his tenure. This year, he looks forward to continued success in our performing arts as they continue to grow and develop at Tetzlaff Accelerated Learning Academy!!
Mr. Gullett holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from CSU Long Beach, where he studied tuba with studio musician John Van Houten, and has studied with David Holben. He graduated Cum Laude as an undergraduate student and received numerous presidents awards for high achievement in academics. Mr. Gullett holds membership in Southern California Band and Orchestra Association, California Music Educators Association and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity.
Mr. Gullett holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from CSU Long Beach, where he studied tuba with studio musician John Van Houten, and has studied with David Holben. He graduated Cum Laude as an undergraduate student and received numerous presidents awards for high achievement in academics. Mr. Gullett holds membership in Southern California Band and Orchestra Association, California Music Educators Association and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity.
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Mr. John Arroyo- Colorguard Instructor
JOHN ARROYO
Color Guard Caption Head
SEND EMAILJOHN ARROYO was born and raised in Norwalk, California, and graduated from Whittier High School in 2010. After performing in the marching band, winter guard, and theater program for four years, he went on to perform as a member of various organizations. John has had the opportunity to perform with The Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, Fantasia Winter Guard, and the Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard. Today, John continues to teach several programs in Southern California, including Esperanza High School, and is currently taking on his sixth year at Gahr High School.
At the independent level, John has worked with Vessel Drum and Bugle Corps, Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps, The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets.
Color Guard Caption Head
SEND EMAILJOHN ARROYO was born and raised in Norwalk, California, and graduated from Whittier High School in 2010. After performing in the marching band, winter guard, and theater program for four years, he went on to perform as a member of various organizations. John has had the opportunity to perform with The Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, Fantasia Winter Guard, and the Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard. Today, John continues to teach several programs in Southern California, including Esperanza High School, and is currently taking on his sixth year at Gahr High School.
At the independent level, John has worked with Vessel Drum and Bugle Corps, Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps, The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets.
Mr. Michael Raymundo- Drum Major Instructor
Mr. Raymundo studied Music Education at CSU Long Beach with an emphasis in euphonium. Mr. Raymundo has been serving as the Assistant Band Director for the Tetzlaff band program since 2013. In that time he has been helping teach music, visual for marching band, and serving as our Drum Major Instructor.
In addition to teaching at Tetzlaff, he has also taught as a visual coach with Gahr, Millikan and Laguna Beach High Schools, is currently the drumline coach at Fedde Middle School, and and has performed with the CSULB Pep Band, Symphonic Band and Concert Bands.
In addition to teaching at Tetzlaff, he has also taught as a visual coach with Gahr, Millikan and Laguna Beach High Schools, is currently the drumline coach at Fedde Middle School, and and has performed with the CSULB Pep Band, Symphonic Band and Concert Bands.
Mr. Buenaobra- Dance Teacher
Ervin Buenaobra - Ervin Buenaobra has over 15 years of dance experience from being with several teams over the years. Mr. B began dance journey at the age of 11, right here at Tetzlaff Middle School. He then moved up to Cerritos High, joining their Dance Team and becoming a Leader by his Sophomore year. After graduating in 2012, he was offered a coaching position and helped lead the team to two USA National Championship titles in Hip Hop. Mr. B currently dances and directs PAC Modern, a collegiate Hip Hop team that is an extension of the Pilipino American Coalition (PAC) from Cal State Long Beach. He has competed at all of Southern California’s most prestigious competitions including World of Dance, VIBE, Body Rock, Fusion, and Ultimate Brawl. Mr. B also teaches at Quest Studio in Artesia, is a certified Breakdance Instructor for WeBreak Hip Hop Dance Company, and spends his spare time fishing with his Dad and practicing his breakdance moves. Mr. Buenaobra will teach ‘Movement Madness! Hip Hop for All.’
