Molly Brolaski, Director of Bands, joined the Marching Cougars family in 2022! Previously, they served as the Director of Bands at Parkville High School in Baltimore, MD. Mx. Brolaski holds a B.S.Ed. in Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, with tuba as their primary instrument of study. As an undergraduate, Mx. Brolaski performed with various music ensembles including the IUP Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Tubaphonium Quartet, Concert Band, and beatboxed for a group called Hawkapella.

Molly Brolaski holds high expectations for their students. They believe that every student is capable of achieving greatness through hard work, dedication, and commitment. Mx. Brolaski believes that marching band can teach students many things: how to take life one step at a time, how to keep your chin up with pride, that every person plays an important part, and how to believe in oneself. 

"I was told that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step... I didn't know those steps would be 8 to 5." -unknown

Kristina Schenck is the director of the choral music program at Manassas Park High School, where she has been teaching since 2001. Over the past 23 years she has taught high school and middle school choir, music theory and AP music theory, piano, and theatre. She is very excited to be returning to the marching band family! Mrs. Schenck played the clarinet from 4th grade through college and began growing as a director as the drum major of the Holmdel High School Marching Band her junior and senior years of high school. She also served as the assistant marching band director here at MPHS during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Mrs. Schenck earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Music in Education from Boston University. Outside of MPHS she has served as the accompanist of The Manassas Chorale and as a Music Associate directing and accompanying choirs at Grace UMC in Manassas. She believes that music education should be available to every student, and she is thrilled to work alongside the musicians, staff, and families in this vibrant musical community at MPHS!

For the past 12 years, Anna Lowrie has been instructing various color guards, and has devoted the past 4 of those years to the Marching Cougars. While color guard is a passion, she also teaches English at the high school. Originally from Philadelphia, she attended West Chester University to earn her teaching degree, was part of the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, and is a sister of the music service sorority, Tau Beta Sigma. 

In life, she believes that honesty, hard work, and determination are key to achieving one's personal success. Additionally, an unselfish generosity and a consideration for the needs of others is essential for becoming a well-rounded individual. Marching band - especially the color guard - has most certainly been that outlet for her to help others find their true selves.