Bio
About Trish
Mrs. Drank has over 25 years of combined musical experience in several different venues.
Trish has been a private instructor in the New Braunfels and San Antonio area since 2007. In 2015 she received her Music Performance Degree from St. Mary's University in San Antonio and received scholarships while attending the university. She also learned the clarinet as well as the flute while attending St. Mary's.
Trish was a four year member of the Comal County Community Band until she decided to get a new degree and she was an active member of the Heart of Texas Concert Band for four years until returning to school.
Trish is a Professional Instrumentalist with 14 years in the Lamplighter's Big Band of San Antonio(jazz) while playing the (tenor sax). She also plays with the San Antonio Symphonic Band(alto sax).
Trish has also played in several other jazz ensembles.
Mrs. Drank has been an active judge for Middle School and High School All State Region and Solo and Ensemble Contests. Many of her students have placed 1st and 2nd in District and State Regional Bands as well as earning 1st Divisions at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Trish teaches Private Lessons as well as Master Classes at the middle school and high school levels for Summer Band and during the school year.
My gear
Students and parents often ask what type of gear I use and what I recommend for them and their student. What I've listed here is the equipment that I prefer, but there are thousands of options and every person is different.
Alto Sax: Yanagisawa 991
Tenor Sax: Yanagisawa W-010
Visit my resources page for a list of what I recommend for students.
Lamplighters Big Band
SAN ANTONIO BIG BAND MUSIC SINCE 1994
The band was started by trumpeters Jack Bush and Bob Lenneville (Trish's father) in the summer of 1994. Originally known as the “St Andy’s Big Band,” in 1998, the band grew to become a full-fledged big band orchestra, comprised of 5 Saxophones, 4 Trumpets, 5 Trombones, and a 5 piece rhythm section as well as vocalists, a master of ceremonies and a musical director.