Who We Are

We are the new Ukiah High School Music Department!

This is the new face of the Ukiah High School Music Department!!  We are excited to continue Ukiah's tradition of musical excellence as a newly established and unified Department of Music!  

Please check back of updates and information regarding upcoming events, performances, and to see what's taking place at Ukiah High School!

Our Directors

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

This is Mr. Luiz Coelho's second year here at Ukiah High School, and  his twenty-second year teaching music to our youth!  He earned his BFA from SUNY Purchase, NY, his Masters of Music from Temple University, PA, Artist Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and his teaching credential from Cleveland State University.

He is grateful to be welcomed back to the program, and is excited to launch the new orchestra program and continue the tradition of excellent instrumental music in Ukiah.

VOCAL MUSIC

Mr. Joshua Small was recently selected to be the new vocal music director at both Ukiah High School and Pomolita Middle School!  He holds a BA in Music Education with a Choral Emphasis from CSU Fullerton, has traveled and competed at international choral competitions, and performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Honda Center.

He is extremely blessed and honored to accept the position as the new vocal music director at these two great schools!