Band staff & boosters

Band STAFF

Joshua Loar | Band Director

This is Mr. Loar's third year at Strasburg-Franklin Local Schools teaching K-5 Elementary Music & directing the 5-12 Tiger bands. He is an alumnus of Alliance High School ('13) and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Malone University in 2018 where he performed in numerous music ensembles and served as undergraduate Instrumental Music Librarian. He has performed regularly during the summer with the Canton Concert Band since 2014 and with the Dominic Greco Band since 2023.  He lives with his wife, Jicole, in Alliance, OH.

Email: joshua.loar@strasburgtigers.org Phone: (330) 878-5571, Ext. 5115

Sarah Henry | Auxiliary Advisor

This is Mrs. Henry's 25th year as a Strasburg Tiger! She is a graduate of Walsh University (B.S. in Elementary Education) and holds a master's degre ein curriculum, instruction, and assessment from Walden University. She lives in Strasburg with her husband Matt and 2 children, Hannah and Colin. I graduated from Walsh University with an elementary education degree.  Mrs. Henry is excited to be joining the Strasburg Tiger Band Staff! 

Email: sarah.henry@strasburgtigers.org Phone: (330) 878-5571, Ext. 3102

Band Boosters

The Strasburg Band Boosters have served the band for many years and have played a crucial role in supporting the program throughout its history. Through fundraising, grant writing, organizing events, and running the concession stand at home football games, our booster parent organization makes an immeasurable difference in the Strasburg Tiger Band program.

If you are interested in joining the boosters and helping out in any way please consider attending a monthly booster meeting or contacting our booster president, Chris Pratt.

Band Booster meetings take place on the first Monday of every month at 6pm in the HS Band room, with the exception of July. In the event that school is not in session the first Monday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday or will be rescheduled for a different day. Links to attend virtually via Google Meet will be sent out on Remind near the start time for each meeting.

Current Strasburg Band Booster Officers

Chriss Pratt

President

Valerie Slabaugh

Vice President

Stacy Fry

Treasurer

Robin Benedict

Secretary