Drew Rhoda
Mr. Rhoda joins the West Lafayette Band program after teaching at East Tipp Middle School from 2022-2026 and Portage High School from 2010 to 2022. He is married to Annelise Rhoda, the assistant director of bands at McCutcheon High School and they have two daughters, Audrey and Estelle. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education with a Minor in Wind Conducting at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University in 2010. During his time in Bloomington, Mr. Rhoda performed with the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and the University Orchestra. In addition to those ensembles, Mr. Rhoda was also a member of the percussion ensemble, Marching Hundred, Big Red Basketball Band, Crabb Band and even played in the band for an IU baseball game. Mr. Rhoda graduated from Northeastern Jr./Sr. High School in Fountain City, Indiana, and performed at the Indiana State Fair Band Day as a percussionist, as well as a drum major for the Marching Knights. Mr. Rhoda is excited to return to teaching high school, while also having the opportunity to teach both jr. high and intermediate school students. In his free time, Mr. Rhoda enjoys watching motorsports, being outside, and making music.
