Glenn "Chops" Lightford, is the band leader of "Don't Tell Mama".  He plays Trumpet and Flugle Horn with the band and writes horn arrangemnts for the DTM Horn Section. 

Glenn played his first professional performance at the age of 13, (about 6 months after he picked up a trumpet) and has been playing his horn ever since. His professional experiences range from playing along side Trumpet great Herb Alpert and performed with the Count Basie Orchestra.  Chops also set in on a rehearsal with the funky horn section of Tower of Power. 

Maria does many things in the band. She plays Flute, Percussion, sings back-up vocals and is also the Band Manager. 

She first became interested in music in Jr. High School and began playing Flute.  She continued with Flute in High School and was very active in the marching and concert bands.  She also volunteered to be in the drumline, playing cymbals and snare drum.  She is now a self-taught percussionist with Don't Tell Mama and writes her own Flute parts for many of the songs that DTM plays.  Maria also loves to dance, as well as play music.

Cassie Shea Watson, originally from Tyler, attended Tyler Junior College for two years and the University of North Texas for 2 years for a degree in theatre. At UNT, she became involved in the musical theatre program, where she discovered her love for musical theatre. Cassie's music experiences include being lead singer of a band and writing her own music and has really enjoyed being involed with children's musical theatre. Along with her extensive music background, Cassie is also involved in film acting. Currently she has signed with talent agencies in Louisiana and Texas. Cassie now lives in the Dallas area and works professionally in film, television, and commercials

Alan is the bands keyboard player.  With his thorough knowledge and extensive background in music, Alan adds a wide range of "sounds" and  variety to the DTM Song List.