Director of Bands
Brek C. Mangelson
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Mr. Mangelson is the Director of Bands at the Farmington High School, which opened the fall of 2018 in Farmington, Utah. He was originally raised in the Northern-Cincinnati, Ohio area, first learning to play the trumpet in the 5th grade.
Mr. Mangelson began his public-school teaching career here in Utah as student teacher of John Miller at American Fork High School in 2006. His first official teaching position was the Director of Bands at Lehi High School but two years later the school split, and Mr. Mangelson built a new band program at Westlake High School down the road in Saratoga Springs. In the nine years that followed, the bands at Westlake had tremendous growth and success. On January 1st, 2018, Mr. Mangelson led the band down Colorado Avenue in Pasadena in the Tournament of Roses Parade. The Lehi band program rejuvenated by Mr. Mangelson in his first year of teaching in 2007, with only 17 marching band students, laid the foundation for the band programs that followed at Westlake, Skyridge, and Cedar Valley high schools.
Mr. Mangelson earned a bachelor’s degree in music education in 2006 from Brigham Young University, and a master's degree in instrumental conducting from the University of Utah in 2015.
He and his wife, Brooke, are the proud parents of four beautiful children.
Director of Color Guard
Anna Barber
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Anna is absolutely thrilled to be jumping into the Colorguard Director position at Farmington!
After being thrown into dance classes at the ripe old age of two, the performing arts became
a huge part of Anna’s life. She danced on competition teams throughout her life until high
school, when she was dragged reluctantly to colorguard clinics at Davis High by her best
friend. She gained a new sense of confidence performing as a soloist each season and being
a team captain Junior and Senior years. Helping others find that confidence in themselves became
a driving force in Anna’s life.
Anna became the Colorguard Director at Davis High in 2014 and spent four amazing years with the Davis High students. Highlights from her time at Davis included leading the Winterguard to their first state championship in ten years and a trip to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her time there ended when her husband’s job moved them to Utah County. However, that didn’t stop her from getting involved in marching band and colorguard. After spending a year with the American Fork teams, she was invited to help with the Farmington Marching Band and Guard by her mom. THANKS MOM! Each year her involvement grew until now, when she has been able to step into the head position! She couldn’t do any of this without the constant love and support from her husband Nick, and her two girls, Hadley and Claire. They are the most important thing to her, and she wants to make them proud!
Who knew that 15 years after being dragged to clinics that Anna would be lucky enough to work with the amazing staff at Farmington. They have truly become a second family! She can’t wait to help the students grow, find their confidence, and be a shining light to those around them. GO PHOENIX!
Staff​
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Mark Hartman, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
Lizzy Taylor, Visual Caption Head/Woodwind
Josh Brock, Brass
Dylan Hansen, Brass
Carly Clark, Low Brass
Sarah Johnson, Woodwind
Carston Gowans, Percussion- Front Ensemble
Dallen Hansen, Percussion- Battery
Al Williams, Percussion- Battery
Sydney James, Color Guard Coach
Ben Clawson, Color Guard Coach
Megan Terry, Color Guard Coach
Associate Directors
Kaitlin Landen
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Kaitlin Landen is the Director of Bands at Farmington Junior High School. Kaitlin is a passionate musician and dedicated flautist who has been sharing her love of music through teaching since 2020. Now in her fifth year at Farmington Junior High, she leads the award winning Husky Band program with enthusiasm and heart. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Kaitlin has over 18 years of experience on the flute and has performed with some of the most prestigious band programs in the country.
She was a featured soloist with the award-winning Ronald Reagan High School Wind Symphony and Marching Band, performing in Colts Stadium during Bands of America Grand National Finals, and earned a spot in the Texas All-State Philharmonic Orchestra on piccolo.
Kaitlin graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and a minor in Spanish. During her time at BYU, she served as a leader and soloist with both the BYU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony, touring internationally and making connections through music. Her musical journey has taken her around the world—from performing across Australia to teaching students in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Kaitlin began her own musical journey in 6th grade and has been hooked ever since. She believes music is a powerful force that connects people across cultures, languages, and backgrounds—and she’s excited to help her students experience that connection every day.
Amanda Smith
Mrs. Amanda Smith (formerly Landen) is the Director of Bands at Centennial Junior High, where she began teaching in October 2023.
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, she started playing flute in the 6th grade and went on to graduate in April 2023 with a degree in music education from Brigham Young University.
Her professional experience includes student teaching at Central Davis Junior High, assisting at American Fork Junior High, and serving as a woodwind technician for Farmington High School during the 2023 marching season. She is excited to continue sharing her love of music with her students at Centennial.
