Dane Pinell

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Dane Pinell graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in 2024 with a Bachelor’s in Secondary Music Education. During his time at the University of Hawai‘i, Dane performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Brass and Woodwind Quintet, as well as the “Rainbow Warrior” Marching Band and Color Guard, where he served as Head Drum Major for two years.

In 2024, Dane became one of the music directors at Mililani High School in Mililani, HI. He is the Assistant Director of both the Mililani High School “Trojan” Marching Band and Color Guard, which has earned consistent high recognition at local festivals, and the Scholastic World Indoor Winds program. He also directs the school's Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. In addition to his work at Mililani High School, he has also served as an instructor, adjudicator, and clinician for multiple concert, marching, and chamber ensembles across the island of Oʻahu.

Dane’s DCI experience includes three years with the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2018, 2019, and 2020, where he played the mellophone. In 2018, he was part of the corps' first-ever Jim Ott Best Brass Performance Award and claimed its 7th DCI World Championship. He also received the bronze medal when the corps finished 3rd in 2019. Dane taught at the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps from 2024 to 2026, and served as the Lead Mellophone Technician for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Dane has been serving on the brass team for Phantom Regiment since 2024.