Benjamin Sampayan III

Benjamin Sampayan serves as the Director of Bands at Perry High School, leading the Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Puma Regiment, and Winter Season Ensembles. He joined the music faculty at Perry in 2014 as the Associate Director of Bands after completing his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, graduating summa cum laude. Playing the trumpet, Benjamin has performed with the Salt River Brass, Sonic Brass, the Arizona State Sun Devil Marching Band, the Chandler Gilbert Community Band, various churches throughout the valley, and local musical theatre productions.

Benjamin believes that education is a cornerstone for our future and strives to foster an environment where people can cultivate their talents in service to others. Through their time spent with the program it is his hope to inspire great people to achieve extraordinary things through performance.

“We imagine a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every day inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work they do.”
– Simon Sinek

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Christine Smith

Christine Smith is currently in her first year as Associate Director of Bands at Perry High School. She received her Bachelor of Music Education in 2021 from Northern Arizona University, where she also studied clarinet performance. Prior to her time at Perry, she performed as principal in the top collegiate ensembles at NAU, various ensembles in the Phoenix area including Symphony of the Southwest and East Valley Millennial Choirs and Orchestras, and was a three time member of the Arizona All-State Honor Band.

Christine believes in creating an environment where students are supported, motivated, and are allowed the space to be authentically themselves. Participation in music ensembles gives students the tools and opportunities to develop lasting relationships, nurture their talents, and continue to succeed in every path they may choose to take.