Ben Moloci is a music educator and audio designer from Columbus, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University, where he participated in numerous musical ensembles, including the Ohio State Wind Symphony and the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra.
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Dr. Mark Waymire has been a music educator and pageantry designer for over thirty years. His tenure as educator includes fifteen years in the public schools and fifteen years as a university professor.
Jeremy Hunt is a seven time DCI finalist visual designer, 8 time BOA finalist visual designer and a multi medalist designer in WGI percussion. Recently, Jeremy has written for five different drum corps finalists, Madison Scouts (2024), The Cavaliers (2023), Phantom Regiment (2015), Spirit of Atlanta (2010-2013), and the Colts (2007-2009).
Chad Berkstresser has been involved with the performing arts for over 30 years. As a performer his passion for the marching arts started in high school as a member of the Heritage High School color guard and continued when he performed for Alliance of Miami and then won several World Championships as a member of the San Jose Raiders.
Scott Boerma is the Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at Western Michigan University, where he leads the University Wind Symphony and Western Winds. Previously, he served as Associate Director of Bands at the University of Michigan and Director of the Michigan Marching Band. Scott is a DCI & Madison Scouts Hall of Fame inductee, and alumnus of the corps where he's served as an educator and brass arranger for over 25 years.
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James Sparling currently works with Cap City Percussion as a Designer (20-present) and World Battery Coordinator (19-21, 23-present) and as Director of Percussion at Rouse High School and Wiley Middle School (22-present) in Austin, TX.
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Matt Hahn is an active designer and percussion educator in the Dayton, OH area. Matt is currently the Front Ensemble and Sound Designer for the Madison Scouts Drum And Bugle Corps. In 2012, Matt founded Resonant Music Design, a company specializing in marching arts design and education of all kinds.
K.J. Stafford is a full-time music arranger, educator, adjudicator and consultant with over 20 years of experience teaching, writing and designing for band programs, drum corps and percussion ensembles throughout the United States.
Tim Mitchell is a Pacific Northwest native and resident with a freelance career in the marching arts. Tim is a Sound Designer and Arranger at Jeff Chambers Music: a marching show publication company serving over 200 high schools annually.
Ben Moloci is a music educator and audio designer from Columbus, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University, where he participated in numerous musical ensembles, including the Ohio State Wind Symphony and the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra.
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Bo Sodders is the Director of Bands at Alan C. Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia. The Pope Wind Symphony is a featured ensemble at the 2024 Georgia Music Educators In-Service Conference in Athens, GA and most recently performed at the 2023 University of Georgia "JanFest", 2021 University of Tennessee Chattanooga Honor Band Festival, and the 2020 Georgia Music Educators In-Service Conference in Athens, Georgia.
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Thomas Vieira is currently the Director of Bands at Traverse City Central High School in Traverse City, Michigan, where he is responsible for the Trojan Marching Band, the CHS Pep Band, the Jazz Band, the Concert and Symphony Bands, the Wind Ensemble, and AP Music Theory, as well as directing the activities of the numerous percussion ensembles. Thomas toured as a trumpet player with the Glassmen and Carolina Crown, and has served on the instructional staff of the Madison Scouts since 2020.
Chris Williams is in his eighth year of teaching, serving as the Director of Bands at Destrehan High School in Destrehan, Louisiana. Mr. Williams had been teaching actively in the drum and bugle corps activity teaching brass at the Blue Knights from 2014-2017 and Phantom Regiment from 2018-2020.
Ian McNeill is currently a freelance teacher and musician in the Atlanta area. Ian was a member of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps from 2015-2017, where in 2017 he was the DCI I&E champion for tuba performance.
Esteban Chavez is pursuing a Master’s in Horn Performance at Texas Tech University, where he serves as a teaching assistant in the Horn Studio and performs with the TTU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Symphony Orchestra, Horn Octet, and Graduate Brass Quintet. He recently won a position with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. A Madison Scouts mellophone alumnus (2021–2022), Esteban is excited to work with the next generation of Scouts.
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Sean Conway is Director of Bands at St. Croix Central High School in Hammond, WI, where he has been since 2017. Previously, he worked for four years as a trumpet technician for the Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps and six years prior to that as a trumpet technician for the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps after marching trumpet with the corps (09-12).
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Sam Iddings is currently the Director of Bands at Cass High School (GA). Mr. Iddings performed with Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps, The Cadets, and Boston Crusaders. He's also has served as a member of the educational staff for the Crossmen, Atlanta CV, and Spirit of Atlanta.
Mike Jensen, originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, currently serves as a Soprano Bugler with "The Commandant's Own" United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps at Marine Barracks Washington, DC. He has spent ten years with the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps from 2011-2015, and again from 2019 to the present. From 2015 to 2019 he served as a Civil Affairs Specialist in the United States Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) and was also the Assistant Band Director at West Potomac High School in Fairfax County, Virginia during that time. Mike performed with the Madison Scouts (07-10).
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Kenneth Kamping is a Middle School Band, Orchestra, and Digital Music teacher at Mineola MS in Mineola, NY. He received his B.A. in Trumpet Performance from SUNY Purchase, and M.A. in Music Education at LIU Post. Ken’s marching experience includes the Sachem Arrows Marching Band (2010-2013), The Sunrisers Drum and Bugle Corps (2013-2014), and Carolina Crown (2015, 2016, and 2018).
Carter King is an active marching arts instructor, designer, and music educator within the Richmond, VA area. Graduating from James Madison University in 2025 with a Music Education degree, Carter marched with both The Cadets ('22, '23) and The Bluecoats ('24) and joined the Madison Scouts Brass Staff in 2025.
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Jacob Picht is currently the assistant director of bands and marching band coordinator at Burnet High School in Burnet, Texas.
Jenna Bartz is a music educator in Kansas City, MO, and is currently one of the band directors at Raytown High School and Raytown Middle School just outside of downtown.
Zach Bethel is a trombonist and brass educator in the Madison, WI area. Zach has served on the Madison Scouts brass staff since 2024. He is currently the Adjunct Low Brass Instructor at Concordia University Wisconsin where he teaches lessons and performs with the CUW faculty brass quintet.
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Will Cole is an elementary school music teacher in Fayetteville, GA. His drum corps experience includes four years as a marching member of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps (13-16), as well as four years on staff with Music City Drum and Bugle Corps, one year with Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps, and two years with Atlanta CV Drum and Bugle Corps.
Kelli Duncan is a euphonium player and low brass educator based in the Pacific Northwest. She recently earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in euphonium performance from the University of Oregon, where she studied with Michael Grose and served as a graduate teaching assistant. She also holds Master of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Arizona State University, studying under Dr. Deanna Swoboda, Sam Pilafian, and Dr. Pat Stuckemeyer. Specializing in breathing techniques and performance psychology, Kelli emphasizes a science-based, music-driven approach to brass playing.
Jerell Horton is the Director of Bands at Vestavia Hills High School (AL). He is a graduate of Samford University. Mr. Horton has served on staff as the Leadership Clinician for the Auburn Summer Marching and Leadership camp and leads a group of adult volunteers at Music For All Summer Symposium. Mr. Horton is a National Board Certified teacher and was named to SBO magazine’s 2014 list of 50 Directors Who Make a Difference.
Ben Moloci is a music educator and audio designer from Columbus, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University, where he participated in numerous musical ensembles, including the Ohio State Wind Symphony and the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra.
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Sierra Rogers is a Phoenix-based marching arts educator, drill designer, and choreographer and holds a bachelor’s degree in Music from Arizona State University. Sierra joined the Madison Scouts Visual staff in the Fall of 2019, and has been Caption Head since 2023.
Jeremy Oliver is a visual designer and educator who resides in Dayton, Ohio. He is the Visual Coordinator for Cap City World Percussion, the Visual Caption Head at Lakota East High School, the Director of Indoor Percussion at Walter E. Stebbins High School, and is a Visual Instructor for Kettering-Fairmont Indoor Percussion.
Oscar Ortiz is an international marching band and drum corps choreographer based in South Texas. He is the brass choreographer for the Madison Scouts and has worked with award-winning programs across the U.S. and Latin America since 2010. His influence spans high school, collegiate, and independent ensembles, including Rivera HS (TX), Mountain Ridge HS (AZ), and The University of Texas at El Paso Marching Band. His performance career includes Memphis Sound, Blue Knights, The Academy, and the 2013 DCI Champion Carolina Crown, as well as international tours with The Blue Devils International Corps.
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Johnathon Bower holds a master's and bachelor’s in Music Education from Eastern Michigan University. During his graduate studies he also completed coursework for the trombone performance track. John researched and presented on nineteenth century trombone pedagogy from the Paris Conservatoire.
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Benjamin Coody is a Phoenix-based music educator, visual instructor, and designer currently finishing his undergrad in music education. Ben joined the Madison Scouts visual team in 2024, and also has completed his fifth year teaching with Flux Indoor Percussion Ensemble as a member of the visual staff.
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Andrew Cory is from Southlake,TX. He began his marching career at the Boston Crusaders ('15) and then went on to march the Bluecoats ('16, '17, '18, '19). He graduated from the University of North Texas with a major in Mathematics and minors in Education and Music.
Shu Cui developed a passion for marching band through his involvement in drum corps, indoor percussion, and winter guard ensembles. His dedication to the marching arts and commitment to student development began in 2012 teaching his first program. With a background in physics, Shu combines his passion for music and precision to create engaging and visually stunning performances.
Ashley Flood has served on the visual staff at the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Houston, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Ashley is currently the Assistant Band Director at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Junior High and resides in Houston, Texas.
Jordan Pitner is a full time pageantry instructor and visual designer from East Tennessee. Jordan is the visual caption head for the BOA Semifinalist Signal Mountain High School Band. He also serves as the director & founder of indoor winds programs Paragon Independent and Signal Mountain HS Indoor Winds.
Lorhan Tiger is currently a Certified Snowboard Coach and EMT based out of Eagle, Colorado. She moved to Colorado in 2021 after attending college at Appalachian State University. She marched with Spirit of Atlanta in 2016 and The Cadets in 2017.
Matthew Warren is a visual educator and drill writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. He spent five years marching with The Academy on Euphonium, two years marching at Breakthrough, one year at Dark Sky, and one year at RCC all on cymbals.
Jason Leung works for the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps as a visual technique intern, where he will learn how world-class marching arts educators operate to elevate the members' marching experience both on and off the field.
Ben Moloci is a music educator and audio designer from Columbus, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University, where he participated in numerous musical ensembles, including the Ohio State Wind Symphony and the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra.
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PJ Tankard previously taught the following ensembles: Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps (2005 Div 3 Champions, 2006 Div 3 Bronze Medalist), Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps, Union HS, West Orange HS (SA through SW and the 2014 SO Silver Medalist), AMP Winter Guard (2017-Present) and Madison Scouts (2021-Present). For the past four years, he has been a color guard and visual adjudicator for USBands and Mid-Atlantic Indoor Network.
Megan Dufala is originally from Avon, OH. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, with cognate area-of-studies in Dance Performance and Education from Bowling Green State University. Megan has marched various independent winterguard programs, including Interplay ('16, '17), Bluecoats Indoor('18, '19), and Pride of Cincinnati ('21, '22). She also marched her DCI career with the Bluecoats ('14-17).
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Kellen Beaty is from Normal, IL and is a passionate performer and educator in the colorguard community. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Technology and is currently pursuing his Master of Education in Instructional Design at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Ryan Ferreira is from Richardson, TX. Ryan began his performance career in 2015 at Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps and went on to perform with The Cadets in 2018. His indoor performance experience includes Black Gold World 2018, 2019 and Origins World 2022.
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Michael Latch is a dedicated performer and educator in the color guard community with over twelve years of experience. His performance experience includes Jersey Surf (2015), Madison Scouts (2017), and Bluecoats (2019–2020), and he recently completed his third season with Fusion Winterguard. As an educator, he has worked with several high school programs, including West Chester East, Garnet Valley, and Downingtown East, and currently teaches at Unionville High School, Madison Scouts, and the Reading Buccaneers.
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Jonathan Marrero has been in the activity for many years, he marched in AMP winter guard for 13 years, Jersey Surf, Carolina Crown, and Blue Devils. John is also one of the directors of color guard at Unionville High School.
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Lauren Moffatt Burns has been involved in the pageantry arts her whole life. She is currently teaching at Council Rock South HS in Holland, PA, home of the WGI Philadelphia Regional, where she has helped build very successful fall and winter programs since 2012. She & her husband founded, choreographed, and taught Impact Independent Winter Guard from 2008-2012 (WGI IA 5th place 2010, WGI IA Champion 2012). In addition, Lauren has taught at the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps and the Lehigh Valley Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.
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Greg Hamilton was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and marched with the Bluecoats (2015-17), Pride of Cincinnati Winter Guard in (2018-19, 2022), and was a member of the POC Dance Ensemble in 2020.
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Sarah Pichardo was born and raised in El Paso, TX where she graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a degree in Multidisciplinary studies in 2017. She performed with the Blue Knights (2011-15) and served as color guard captain in 2014-15. She also participated in numerous independent winter guards including FeniX Independent from Arizona State University in 2014 and Americas Independent (2015-17), Black Gold (2019-20) and most recently with Origins Color Guard based out of Austin (2022-2024).
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Cali Rochelle's performance experience includes Spirit of Atlanta (2018-2020), Bluecoats (2021), and the Bluecoats Alumni Corps (2022). Cali’s WGI performance experience includes FIU Open (2019-2021), FIU World (2022), AMP Winter Guard (2023), and Juxtaposition Winter Guard (2024).
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Juana Sandoval is from Huntingburg, Indiana. She began her marching career with Elevate World Guard (2022-23). She also marched her age-out year with the Madison Scouts (2022).
Orien Sims marched Black Gold (winter guard) and Madison Scouts (2018 & '21), and has been teaching the Madison Scouts since 2022.
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Eliana Hall is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She fell in love with the marching arts at a very young age and has carried that love for it into her adult life. She began her marching career at Union High School and marched with the Madison Scouts from 2022-24.
Ben Moloci is a music educator and audio designer from Columbus, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University, where he participated in numerous musical ensembles, including the Ohio State Wind Symphony and the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra.
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Donnie Ross is an Arranger and Designer from Grove City, OH where he also resides with his beautiful wife Nikki, and their Boston Terrier Buddy. He is a founder of WGI PIW's Cap City Percussion, and currently serves as the Front Ensemble Arranger and Program Coordinator for both Cap City World and Cap City 2. Outside of designing, his days are spent as the Percussion Director of Central Crossing High School.
James Sparling currently works with Cap City Percussion as a Designer (20-present) and World Battery Coordinator (19-21, 23-present) and as Director of Percussion at Rouse High School and Wiley Middle School (22-present) in Austin, TX.
John Scharf currently serves as the Percussion Director at William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio. He oversees the marching percussion ensemble and concert percussion activities during the school day. John received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Michigan State University.
Garrett Lind is a middle school band director from Columbus, Ohio. He has been teaching music in Dublin City Schools for four years. Garrett graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music Education from Otterbein University where he spent four years studying under Dr. Michael Yonchak and Dr. Jack Jenny. Along with teaching high school music, Garrett has taught at Cap City Percussion for seven years and now serves as the Director and Program Manager of Cap City 2.
JJ Frederico is a percussion performer, educator, and arranger originally from Cleveland, OH. He is currently finishing his degrees in Music Education and Percussion Performance from Wright State University in, Dayton, OH, where he lives with his fiancé and their two dogs.
Eric Sorenson is a professional percussionist and educator based inDetroit, Michigan. Eric holds a Bachelor of Music (BM) degree in Percussion Studies/Jazz Performance from the Fred Fox School of Music at The University of Arizona, as well as a Master of Music (MM) degree in Jazz Studies/Performance from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
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Josh Nees is a percussionist and educator based in Northeast Ohio. He has worked with many marching bands in the Akron area including Norton High School, Nordonia High School, New Philadelphia High School and The Akron School of the Arts, Firestone High School where he was the Percussion Director from 2014-2019. Currently Josh is in his 16th year with Matrix Performing arts as a drum technician.
Hunter Torbert is an educator and Visual Designer from Brazil, Indiana. He currently works at Northview High School (2021 - Present) and has taught at other music programs around Indiana including Owen Valley High School, Terre Haute North High School, Edgewood High School, and One Indoor Percussion. He also co-wrote material for Legacy Indoor Percussion based in Florida.
Josh Donathan is currently based in Indianapolis, IN, where he attends IU Indianapolis, finishing his Bachelor's degree chemistry.
Thomas Sparling is a full-time visual designer and percussion educator based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. He received degrees in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Composition and a minor in Arts Management from Miami University (OH) in 2009. He has served as a percussion instructor at William Mason HS, Centerville HS, Bellbrook HS, Kettering Fairmont HS, and Percussion Director at Northmont HS, and La Salle HS. He currently teaches percussion at Kings HS in Cincinnati.
Carley Belknap is a cymbal educator based in the Northern Virginia area. She teaches cymbals at the Madison Scouts (23-present), Might Sound of Maryland, and the George Mason University Indoor Drumline.
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Christopher Carlin's teaching experience includes Coral Reef Senior High School (2014), Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps (2017), Centerville High School (2018-19), Legacy Indoor Percussion (2018), Lebanon High School (2019), Connexus Indoor Percussion (2019), Cap City Indoor Percussion (2020), Madison Scouts (2018, and 2020 - present), and Stryke Percussion (2023).
Zane Davison will begin teaching the Front Ensemble for the 2025 season. His marching experience includes Legends DCB (2019), Phantom Regiment (2022), and Cap City Percussion (2021-2025).
Hunter Mays is an active performer, educator, and student who currently resides in the Dayton area. His career as a performer and educator spans numerous genres and settings: chamber music, orchestra performance, solo percussion, and the marching arts. Currently he is finishing up a Bachelor’s degree in Percussion Performance at Wright State University. Previous to aging out of WGI and DCI, he was a member of Cap City from 2017-23, aging out as center marimba and ensemble leader; and aged out with Carolina Crown in 2022.
Ellie Mehr is an active marching arts educator from Minneapolis, MN. Serving the Twin Cities area and beyond, she is passionate about facilitating positive experiences that encourage both musical and personal growth. Ellie currently serves as the Co-Director and Front Ensemble Coordinator for the Irondale Marching Knights, including the 2023 WGI PSA Champion Drumline. She is also a Front Ensemble Instructor for the Madison Scouts and a Front Ensemble Consultant for ConneXus.
Michael Reese is a professional music educator based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Marietta College with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education (2017), as well as a minor in Political Science and a certificate in Teacher Leadership. Michael received his Masters of Music Education from Ohio University (2023). He currently teaches the 7th and 8th grade concert bands, jazz bands, and middle school drumline at Mason Middle School and is the front ensemble coordinator for the 12-time BOA Grand National Finalist William Mason High School Marching Band.
Noah Runninger is a percussionist and educator based in Northeast Ohio. He holds a Bachelor's in Music Performance from Kent State University and teaches percussion at Norton, Barberton, and Revere High Schools. He also serves as a front ensemble instructor for Matrix Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts.
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Dom Santini currently resides in Maumee, OH where he teaches K-8 music at Airport Community Schools. He has previously studied under Dan Maslanka and Mark Stone. Dom marched with NorthCoast Academy (2014) Redline Percussion (2015-2016), and Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps (2014-2016).
Ben Moloci is a music educator and audio designer from Columbus, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University, where he participated in numerous musical ensembles, including the Ohio State Wind Symphony and the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra.
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Tim Mitchell is a Pacific Northwest native and resident with a freelance career in the marching arts. Tim is a Sound Designer and Arranger at Jeff Chambers Music: a marching show publication company serving over 200 high schools annually.
Beno Morris joins the Madison Scouts for his first season, bringing over 40 years of experience in the music industry. Since 1987, he has served as a drum corps consultant for ensembles including Velvet Knights, Santa Clara Vanguard, Cadets, The Academy, Mandarins, and Troopers.
Calvin Chao is an educator, clinician, and arranger from Elmhurst, IL. He previously served as the Front Ensemble Coordinator and Audio Engineer for the Colt Cadets (2023-2024) and is an active percussion instructor throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Ben Moloci is a music educator and audio designer from Columbus, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University, where he participated in numerous musical ensembles, including the Ohio State Wind Symphony and the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra.
Wade Quinn is a highly experienced instructor and audio engineer with over a decade of dedication to the marching arts. Starting his career in Northern California, Wade worked with a wide range of front ensembles, where he contributed to writing, arranging, and offering expert audio consulting. His deep understanding of the craft quickly established him as a go-to resource in the region.
Chase Todd began his marching career in 2003 where he spent five years as part of the marching band at Powell County High School in Stanton, KY and was there when the band received the honor of participating in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC. He has also been a member of the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps (2009) and Cincinnati Tradition Drum and Bugle Corps (2012-2014, 2016) being part of the last drum corps to win a championship on the old traditional G bugles.
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