This past summer, Leesville’s beloved band director, Alyssa Colburn, stepped down. In her place, the former Associate Director, Josh Cvijanovic, has been named the Director of Bands and Orchestra at Leesville Road High School.
Josh oversees all aspects of the instrumental music program. He conducts the Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band. Prior to joining The Pride, he served as Band Director at Cedar Ridge High School (2014–2022) and Eastern Randolph High School (2009–2014). Ensembles under his direction consistently earn Excellent and Superior ratings at concert, jazz, and orchestra Music Performance Adjudications. His students regularly perform with collegiate, district, and state-level honor ensembles, including the All-American Marching Band, Macy’s Great American Marching Band, NAfME National Jazz Ensemble, and the Grammy Jazz Band.