Celeste Collette was born, raised, and resides in El Paso, Texas. She graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a Bachelor's in Music Education. During her time at UTEP, Celeste served as the Alpha Chi Chapter President of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national honorary band service fraternity. Additionally, she worked at the UTEP Department of Music as an Audio/Video Technician. Celeste performed in numerous university ensembles, such as the wind symphony, symphony orchestra, horn choir, ceremonial brass ensemble, early music ensemble, symphony band, and the marching band. Outside of UTEP, Celeste played in a local community orchestra called The Gilbert and Sullivan Company Orchestra. While at UTEP, Celeste was an honor’s recipient of UTEP, Presidential Excellence Scholar, TMEA Student Teacher Scholar, and a Hornswoggle Scholar.

Celeste’s marching arts experience includes performing with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps in 2017 and 2018 on mellophone. She is also an alumnus of both Sun City Independent and Ethereal Winds Independent.

Celeste currently works at Eastlake High School as an assistant band director and piano teacher. During her free time, she enjoys traveling the Southwest, visiting national parks, and attending music concerts.