Maxxie’s leadership on the podium blends the artistry of strong musicianship with the boldness and elegance of being a queen. Keeping an eye on the conductor isn’t so hard when she looks like that!
Some highlights from her moments at the helm can be found below.
Conducting
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Conducting Performances
0:00 Sondheim! — arr. Stephen Bulla (Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble, 2026)
3:54 The Legend of Zelda — Haim Saban & Shuki Levy arr. Michal Worek (Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble, 2026)
7:08 Selections from Moulin Rouge — arr. Michael Brown (Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble, 2026)
8:40 The Genius of Ray Charles — arr. Michael Brown (Pride Bands Alliance National Conference Band; Columbus, OH, 2024)
11:01 Golden (from KPop Demon Hunters) — arr. Paul Murtha (Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble, 2026)
12:02 love words — Evan Williams (Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble, 2026)
14:08 The PowerPop Girls — Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, & Chappell Roan arr. Manic Maxxie (Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble, 2025)
14:30 Reflections — Sammy Nestico (Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble, 2025)
15:11 The Phantom of the Opera — arr. Warren Barker (Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble, 2025)