Huntington Park High School
Music Department
THE STAFF
KELLY ANTHONY | BAND & ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
Kelly Anthony has served as the Music Director at Huntington Park High School for the past eight years. With an unwavering passion for music, Mrs. Anthony ardently shares the joy of music with her students and the wider communities. She finds immense pride in being part of the HP family and takes pleasure in fostering a dynamic musical environment as a Spartan. At HPHS, Mrs. Anthony leads a diverse array of programs, including Jazz Band, Concert Band, String Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, Winter Colorguard, and Drumline.
Mrs. Anthony earned her Bachelor's of Music Degree from California State University, Northridge, excelling in trombone performance and music education. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, she completed her teaching credential in music through the credential program. Further enriching her expertise, she recently achieved a Masters in Music Education Degree from the American Band College of Central Washington University.
Currently, she is currently serving as the President of the Los Angeles Secondary Music Teacher’s Association and is also entrusted with the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Representative for the CMEA Southeastern Section. Her exceptional contributions have garnered accolades such as the Grammy Signature School awards, alongside multiple grants from esteemed organizations like the Grammy Foundation, Latin Grammy Foundation, and the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.
Additional Staff
Juan Hernandez | Colorguard Instructor
Angel Flores| Colorguard Instructor
Andrew Ortega | Low Brass Instructor
Aron Adame | High Brass Instructor
Enrique Paredes | Drumline Instructor
Tony T. Nguyen | Front Ensemble Instructor
Student Leaders
Joshua Contreras & Melany Moreno Contreras | Drum Majors
Christopher Hernandez & Gisselle Sanchez | Colorguard Captains
Brianna Silva & Evenny Abarca | Percussion Captains
Elijah Vera & Melany Moreno Contreras | Wind Captains