Jacob Deery

Jacob Deery was a Bishop Reding student from September 2012 until his graduation in June 2016. He was a member of the Concert Band from his Grade 9 year until he graduated, and a member of the Jazz Band from Grade 10 onwards.

Early life
Jacob was born to Sharon Deery, a trombone and piano player, and Todd Deery, a tuba and guitar player.

Elementary school
Jacob's first instrument was the trumpet, which he began playing in Grade 6 and continued playing until his Grade 8 graduation. He was taught by Kaitlyn Johnston, a former student of Nick Alfano.

Grade 9
Jacob began playing tuba in his Grade 9 year. Although he was initially reluctant due to his familiarity with trumpet, he soon grew accustomed to the larger instrument. He joined the concert band prior to the 2012 Christmas Concert, generally playing 3rd trumpet. When junior band started, he played tuba.

Grade 10
Although Jacob continued to play with the concert band, he now played tuba instead of trumpet. When jazz band began, he was invited to join as a trumpet player, and played mostly 3rd and 4th trumpet parts. He continued to play tuba with the junior band.

Grade 11
Jacob remained a member of both the concert and jazz bands. In the jazz band, he now played mainly 2nd trumpet parts. Along with Meghan Mazer, Jacob was one of the main organizers and arrangers for 2014 Christmas Caroling.

Solos
Due to playing tuba, Jacob has had relatively few solos compared to other band members.


 * Let It Snow/Winter Wonderland (Concert, Tuba, Christmas Concert 2014)
 * Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Jazz, Trumpet, Christmas Concert 2014)
 * Harlem Nocturne (Jazz, Trumpet, Music Night 2015)

Air Cadets
Jacob joined the Marching Band of 820 Chris Hadfield Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Fall 2010, playing trumpet. He initially began playing 2nd parts, but played some 1st parts by the end of the year. He earned the "Most Improved Bandsman" award that year. He continued to play trumpet until 2013, by the end playing mostly 1st parts. In the 2013-2014 year, the band did not start until much later. When band started, Jacob began playing tuba. He arranged "Sweet Caroline", which the band played at the Annual Ceremonial Review. Jacob was awarded the "Best Overall Band Member" award.

Beginning in the 2014-2015 training year, Jacob is the Drum Major for the squadron band.