Brandon Lesando knew since 7th grade that he wanted to be a band director; no matter what other career options he explored being a band director always made its way back to his top choice. When Mr. Lesando graduated high school going directly to college was not financially obtainable so he suited up and served our country in the US Navy where he worked on nuclear weapons for 7 years before being Honorably Discharged. Using his GI Bill, Mr. Lesando was able to achieve his dream and receive his Bachelors of Music Education from the University of North Florida (SWOOP!).