Hello and Welcome to the Smithson Valley
Ranger Band/Color Guard!

This will be my third year with the Ranger Band /Color Guard and I am delighted to serve as this year’s President!
I filled the role of Chaperone Committee Chair last year. I have also volunteered with Feed the Band, Spirit Booth, Color Guard, and anywhere help was needed.
My daughter Isa will be a junior this year. She plays the  trumpet and is part of the Student Leadership Team (SLT). My youngest daughter will be a freshman this year and will be a part of Color Guard. She will also play cello in the orchestra.

As parents of the Ranger Band/Color Guard, you have the opportunity to join/volunteer your time, skills and talent with the band boosters. I encourage you to join any committee of interest. There are plenty to choose from as it takes a lot of dedicated parents to keep our mighty Ranger Band/Color Guard moving. You are welcome to join as many committees as you would like. Go Rangers!

Hi! I’m Jennifer Ward, and this will be my third year with the SVHS Band Boosters — what an incredible ride it has been, with many more memories still to come! Over the years, I’ve enjoyed volunteering with Spirit & Merchandise, helping with Chaperones, and supporting our amazing band program however I can.

When I’m not at band events, I work as a local real estate agent and truly enjoy giving back to the community whenever possible. In my free time, you can usually find me relaxing by the pool or picking up a crochet hook for a new project.

My two boys keep me busy year-round! If I’m not following the marching band, I’m probably cheering on my favorite kicker or heading off to camp with one of my scouts.

Guns Up Rangers! I’m looking forward to another fantastic year with the SV Band family.

My name is Carrianne Bernatis, and I am honored to serve as Second Vice President of the Smithson Valley High School Band Booster Club. My daughter, Lily Abbott, is a junior and is beginning her third year with the SVHS Color Guard. After 22 years as a Texas music educator, including my final position at Smithson Valley Middle School, I now work as a Regional Sales Manager for NCD. My husband, Andy Dierschke, and I have lived in New Braunfels for six years, and we also have two children attending Texas State University. I look forward to supporting the Ranger Band and helping make this a great year!

Hello Ranger Families,

This is my family's second year with the Ranger Band/Color Guard! My son will be a sophomore this year and will serve as a section leader for the trumpet section. I had so much fun last year learning all the ins and outs of the Ranger Band and volunteering for this amazing organization. I am so excited and honored to serve as Band Booster Secretary and Website and Publicity Chair this year. I look forward to getting to know more families of our Ranger band and color guard this year and volunteering alongside you all. I am excited to get this year started and see what our amazing students and directors have in store for us. It is so much fun to watch our band and color guard students work together, grow their skills together, build friendships and create fun memories together. We feel very blessed to be a part of this band and color guard family. Looking forward to the music. Rangers we will be!!! Go Rangers

Hello and Welcome All! This is my third year with the Ranger Band, and I am honored to serve as your Treasurer this school year! My daughter, Ellie, will be a Junior this year. She has been selected as section leader and plays the flute and piccolo. We love our Ranger Band and have had such a great time being a part of this organization. I love volunteering wherever I am needed and have dabbled in just about every section so far. This year I will also be responsible for our Feed the Band duties to ensure these kiddos are fed and ready to perform.

My husband (David) enjoys taking amazing photos of our band during halftime shows, competitions, or just whenever he can get the right lighting!  Outside of our Ranger Band fun, we have a younger daughter (13) at SVMS that we are trying to keep up with.

I am excited for my new roles and look forward to all that this year has in store for us and are ready to see what these amazing kids pull off, yet again! Hope to share this season with you all! Rangers We Will Be!

Hello, Ranger Band families!

My name is Brandi Brinker, and I am excited to begin my second year with the Ranger Band as the Assistant Treasurer for the 2026–2027 season.

My daughter, Baylee, is a junior and performs on Bass Guitar during marching season. She will also serve as a section leader(SLT) for the front Ensemble section. She also plays guitar with the Jazz Band and tuba during concert season.

I am grateful for the opportunity to support our students and work alongside the incredible Ranger Band parents and volunteers. I look forward to another fantastic year of chaperoning, volunteering, and helping our band program continue to thrive.

I can't wait to watch this season's show come to life and see all that our talented students accomplish.

Go Rangers!