About Us
Founded in 1884 Rootstown schools are some of the oldest in the state.
For several year's membership numbers in the band dropped, but are now rebounding. In his first year current director, Dan McCloskey fielded just 12 members for marching band - but it continues to grow, with a proposed size of over 75 by 2020.
Staff
Director:
Dan McCloskey graduated in 2015 from Kent State University; he marched with Ohio's Pride- The University of Akron Marching Band, and the Marching Golden Flashes of Kent State. He has degrees in music performance as-well-as music education. Dan took the reigns of the Rootstown Music Department in 2015.
Color Guard Coach:
Sabrina Biagetti is also a graduate of Kent State University, she marched with the Kent State Marching Golden Flash Color Guard. Her degree is in early education and she lives and works in Amherst, OH with her husband. She joined the Rootstown Music Department in 2016.
Announcer:
Nik Halaszi became the voice of the Rootstown Rovers Marching Band in 2016. A certified band geek, Nik marched for 6 years with the Golden Tornadoes of Geneva College and 4 years in high school. His children have marched for the Rovers and continue to participate in Rootstown music. He lives in Ravenna, OH with his wife and 5 kids.