Woodwinds
Taylor Duty
Tenor Sax (Lead)
Tenor Sax (Lead)
Stan Goldberg
Tenor Sax
Tenor Sax
Andrew Balettie
Alto Sax (Lead)
Andrew is lead alto in the DCJB and has been a member of the band since 2016. After completing a successful 10 year career as a band director, Andrew now works to help ensure his clients are financially prepared for the future. Previously he worked at Bishop Lynch High School and in Frisco and Denton ISD's. Andrew earned his bachelor's degree in music education from the University of North Texas where he performed with many of UNT's world class ensembles. When he's not playing his horn, Andrew loves spending time with his wife Liz and kids -- Cole and Madi. He is also an avid fan of the Cowboys and FC Dallas. Andrew says: "I love the opportunity to share God's message and the only truly American art form (jazz) at the same time!
Alto Sax (Lead)
Andrew is lead alto in the DCJB and has been a member of the band since 2016. After completing a successful 10 year career as a band director, Andrew now works to help ensure his clients are financially prepared for the future. Previously he worked at Bishop Lynch High School and in Frisco and Denton ISD's. Andrew earned his bachelor's degree in music education from the University of North Texas where he performed with many of UNT's world class ensembles. When he's not playing his horn, Andrew loves spending time with his wife Liz and kids -- Cole and Madi. He is also an avid fan of the Cowboys and FC Dallas. Andrew says: "I love the opportunity to share God's message and the only truly American art form (jazz) at the same time!
Sterling Goldberg
Alto Sax
Sterling joined the DCJB at the end of 2024. His dad, Stanton (who plays Tenor sax in DCJB), introduced Sterling to the Saxophone when he was very young. Sterling continued playing through his time at JJ Pearce High School in Richardson, TX, where he was the Saxophone Section Leader and the Sarah Betz Scholar. He went on to the University of Iowa where he played in the Jazz Repertory Ensemble and the Hawkeye Marching Band while acting as the Saxophone Section Leader. Sterling enjoys playing in local musical groups including the Dallas Christian Jazz Band and the Richardson Community Band.
Alto Sax
Sterling joined the DCJB at the end of 2024. His dad, Stanton (who plays Tenor sax in DCJB), introduced Sterling to the Saxophone when he was very young. Sterling continued playing through his time at JJ Pearce High School in Richardson, TX, where he was the Saxophone Section Leader and the Sarah Betz Scholar. He went on to the University of Iowa where he played in the Jazz Repertory Ensemble and the Hawkeye Marching Band while acting as the Saxophone Section Leader. Sterling enjoys playing in local musical groups including the Dallas Christian Jazz Band and the Richardson Community Band.
Scott Williams
Bari Sax
Scott has been a part of the DCJB sax section since 2007. While attending Lake Highlands High School in Dallas Scott was selected as First Chair bass clarinet in the Texas All-State band. He played baritone sax in the Texas Tech jazz band, tenor sax in the marching band and bass clarinet in the concert band (no wonder Texas Tech awarded him a music scholarship!). Scott currently plays in such varied ensembles as the Metropolitan Winds wind symphony and the Metropolitan Saxophone Quartet. Scott serves as Captain of Holy Rollers golf cart ministry at his home church, St Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano and he is Managing Partner at BridgeStreet Partners.
Bari Sax
Scott has been a part of the DCJB sax section since 2007. While attending Lake Highlands High School in Dallas Scott was selected as First Chair bass clarinet in the Texas All-State band. He played baritone sax in the Texas Tech jazz band, tenor sax in the marching band and bass clarinet in the concert band (no wonder Texas Tech awarded him a music scholarship!). Scott currently plays in such varied ensembles as the Metropolitan Winds wind symphony and the Metropolitan Saxophone Quartet. Scott serves as Captain of Holy Rollers golf cart ministry at his home church, St Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano and he is Managing Partner at BridgeStreet Partners.
Tanya
Benson
Flute
Tanya, who joined DCJB only two years after it formed, adds the flute voice to a woodwind section dominated by saxophone! Other areas of service for Tanya include playing in the Wilshire Winds at her home church, Wilshire Baptist Church and she also is on the Board of “Garland Relay for Life”. In her professional life Tanya is a Speech Pathology Supervisor. Of her association with DCJB Tanya says: “I love being able to share God's grace through jazz music”.
Flute
Tanya, who joined DCJB only two years after it formed, adds the flute voice to a woodwind section dominated by saxophone! Other areas of service for Tanya include playing in the Wilshire Winds at her home church, Wilshire Baptist Church and she also is on the Board of “Garland Relay for Life”. In her professional life Tanya is a Speech Pathology Supervisor. Of her association with DCJB Tanya says: “I love being able to share God's grace through jazz music”.
