Mr. Shuda has taught at LSE since 2014 and enters his new role as Director of Bands and Performing Arts Department Chair this year.

Mr. Shuda attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree.  He was also selected as the Most Outstanding Bandsman within the UNL Band Department in 2012. He then moved to Norman, OK and earned his Master's Degree from the University of Oklahoma in Music and Percussion Performance. At OU, Mr. Shuda served as a Graduate Assistant and at the conclusion of his tenure, was awarded the prestigious Ronald J. Dyer award for his outstanding contributions to the OU Percussion Studio.

Mr. Shuda is a Vic Firth Educational Artist and is active as a performer, arranger, and clinician in the Midwest. He is a proud husband to Bonnie, and father to Walter (2) and Peter (1).

Mr. Brown is an Assistant Band Director at Lincoln Southeast High School. Mr. Zachary Brown holds a Music Education degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a Master of Music from UNL. Mr. Brown is originally from Sioux Falls, SD.

Mr. Brown is currently teaching at: Kahoa, Morley and Mickle MS as well as LSE. Mr. Brown's primary instrument is the horn and he is an active member of the Lincoln Civic Orchestra. 

Mr. Hoffman is the Orchestra Director at Scott Middle School and has previously been an Assistant Band Director at LSE.

Mr. Hoffman graduated with High Distinction from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a Bachelor's of Music Education in May 2023. His primary instruments are trombone, euphonium, and viola. He is a member of the Lincoln-based trombone choir Live and Let Slide and occasionally subs with Lincoln's Symphony. Mr. Hoffman enjoys watching movies in his free time.

Vivian Smith has served as an instructor for the LSE Color Guard since 2017. She was a student at LSE between 2012 and 2016 and also participated in color guard during that time.

Vivian graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in May of 2021 with bachelor's degree in English and minors in Education, Psychology, and Digital Humanities. Vivian has also worked at the Lincoln City Libraries as a Library Aide since July of 2019.

Wyatt graduated from LSE in 2015 and has assisted in instructing the Marching Knights percussion section since then. Wyatt was a member of the front ensemble at LSE and also served as a section leader during his last two years. He was also a member of the Cornhusker Marching Band for a year. 

Wyatt is an assistant manager at Runza and enjoys playing piano in his free time.

Percussion Instructor - Battery

Mr. Halsey is new to Southeast High School this year. He is currently studying Music Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with an emphasis in Percussion, and is originally from Omaha. Mr. Halsey is an alum of Millard West, where he played in marching band for 4 years. He is currently a member of the Cornhusker Marching Band and plays snare within that ensemble. Other ensembles he is currently in or has played in while at UNL are the UNL Percussion Ensemble, Nebraska Steel, UNLindoor, Varsity Singers, and Symphonic Band. We're excited to welcome Mr. Halsey to the LSE Band Family!

Mr. Metteer served as Director of Bands at Southeast High School from 1995 to 2025. During his 30-year tenure, the LSE Band Program achieved remarkable success, including featured performances at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association (NSBA) and Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA) conventions by the Wind Ensemble, Jazz I, and Percussion Ensemble.

In addition to his work with student ensembles, Mr. Metteer played a key role in organizing and hosting two annual NSBA marching contests, helping to elevate the school's reputation in the marching arts and generate significant funds that our students benefit from to this day. He continues to maintain a strong and supportive connection with the LSE Band Program.

Mr. Metteer is a certified adjudicator in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri, and is active as a clinician and guest conductor throughout the region. A former board member of the Nebraska Bandmasters Association, he remains an engaged and respected member of the music education community.