About Us

Band Director (High School)

Andrew Winter

Andrew Winter has taught at Cloverleaf since 2005. He directs the High School Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band and Jazz Band, as well as teaching Guitar and Music Theory/Digital Music Production. A native of the Cleveland area, Winter received his Masters of Music Education degree from Vandercook College in Chicago and his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Ohio Northern University. During his time at Cloverleaf, Mr. Winter was honored to receive the 2008 Emerald Key “Teacher of the Year” award and was nominated for the 2010 and 2011 Medina County “Teacher of Excellence” award. He was also selected for the 2019 “Inspiration Award” from the Medina County ESC. Mr. Winter is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Ohio Music Education Association and Kappa Kappa Psi (band honorary). He lives on the west side of Cleveland with his wife Emily and children Adalyn and Ethan.

Band Director (Middle School & HS Marching Band)

Chase Favalon

Chase Favalon has been teaching and directing the Cloverleaf Middle School Bands (grades 6–8) since 2022. He also assists with the Cloverleaf High School Marching Band and leads the High School Pep Band. A native of Barberton, Ohio, Mr. Favalon earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Akron, where he performed with the Wind Symphony and held leadership roles in several student organizations, including the Akron Saxophone Association and the “Ohio’s Pride” Marching Band. He is an active member of the Ohio Music Education Association and the National Association for Music Education. Mr. Favalon is passionate about creating a fun, welcoming, and high-energy band environment where students feel supported and excited to grow as musicians. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Michelle, a NICU nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital, and their new baby boy, Camden!

Colorguard/Winterguard Instructor

Ashley Davis

Ashley Davis has been the color guard instructor since 2015. Ashley is a Cloverleaf alumna having graduated in 2014. In 2019 Ashley graduated from the University of Akron with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude and earned a degree in AYA Integrated Language Arts Besides working with our color guard, Ashley is a high school English teacher.

Percussion Instructor

Tyler Byrd

Tyler Byrd has been the Percussion Instructor (battery) since 2017. Tyler is the Bass Tech for the Rogues Hollow Regiment who were this years’ SoundSport Champions. He is a 4-year member of the two-time DCA Champion White Sabers Drum & Bugle Corps, 3-year member of the WGI Open Class Notre Dame Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and a 3-year member of the Cleveland Browns drumline. Tyler also was a member of the University of Akron Drumline for several seasons, and is an alumnus of Norton High School. Tyler has also taught and marched with the Erie Thunderbirds Drum and Bugle Corps for the past four seasons, including a 2nd place finish in DCA Class A in 2016 and 3rd place finish in 2017. He is currently pursuing a degree in AYA Social Studies Education at The University of Akron.

Percussion Instructor

William Brooks

Billy is a 2021 graduate of Mars Area High School from Mars, Pennsylvania. During high school, Billy participated in the Mars Area Marching Band for 5 years. He also participated in their indoor drumline group, Mars Indoor Percussion, for 5 years. 

Billy now attends the University of Akron, pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. While attending UA, Billy was a member of the University of Akron Drumline for 2 years on snare, with a co-section leader position in 2022. 

Outside of school and college, Billy has been an active member of the Rogues Hollow Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, where he played snare, and is currently a graphic designer for their social media team. Billy also has indoor drumline experience with Cap City 2, a WGI Percussion Independent Open Class group based out of Columbus, Ohio. 

Billy is the active Battery Arranger, Drum Technician, and Assistant Percussion Director for Cloverleaf Outdoor and Indoor Percussion.

Percussion Instructor

Abby Washinger