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DCI UPDATE: A Running List of Official Staff Changes for DCI 2023

DCI UPDATE: A Running List of Official Staff Changes for DCI 2023

Throughout the offseason, we'll be keeping track of DCI staff changes so you don't have to! This list will be ongoing, so keep checking back for updates.

Sep 13, 2022
DCI UPDATE: A Running List of Official Staff Changes for DCI 2023

Throughout the offseason and leading up to the 2023 DCI season, we'll be keeping track of DCI staff changes so you don't have to! This list will be ongoing, so keep checking back for updates.


The Academy

  • The Academy recently announced that they are now hiring a new corps director. More info can be found here.
  • The corps announced the appointment of Dan Adams as Corps Director. Read the press release here.
  • The 2023 Educational Team and Creative Team were recently announced in a Facebook post.

Blue Knights

  • Blue Knights announced bringing on a new artistic director, Pyro Lugo-Allen. A full write-up and bio can be found here.
  • The corps announce the return of Jed Weeks as the organization’s Program Coordinator. Read the press release here.
  • BK announces Jeremy Seneca as their 2023 drill writer. More info can be found here.
  • Jeff Ausdemore was hired on again as BK's 2023 Percussion Arranger. Read the press release here.
  • The corps recently announced Thomas Kober as the 2023 Brass Caption Head. For more info, click here.
  • Randil Jeffreys was announced as the 2023 Visual Caption Head. Read the press release here.
  • BK announced their whole 2023 Percussion Staff and Leadership Team. For more info, click here.
  • The corps also announced their  2023 Colorguard Staff in a press release here.
  • The corps announced James Catherall as the 2023 BK Sound Designer & Audio Caption Head. Find out more information here.
  • BK also announced their full Brass Staff. Read the staff bios here.

Blue Stars

  • Blue Stars introduced their 2023 design team and caption heads. The La Crosse-based corps welcomes a new Battery Arranger/Composer and Battery Caption Head. Read the press release here.
  • The corps also announced the full Front Ensemble staff and Battery staff in a recent Facebook post. 

Bluecoats

  • Bluecoats recently announced that they have hired Kevin LeBoeuf as their new Brass Caption Head. The full story can be read here.
  • The Corps introduced their 2023 Brass Team. Read the staff bios here.

Boston Crusaders

  • Boston Crusaders announced Jim Ancona as the new role of Percussion Advisor. Jarod Sullivan (battery) and Jay Rodriguez (front ensemble) also join the percussion staff as technicians, serving under the leadership of Colin McNutt and Iain Moyer. Read more here.

The Cadets

  • The Cadets announce their 2023 Design Team. Read the press release here.
  • The corps announced the retirement of CEO Denise Bonfiglio and appointed Vicki Ferrence Ray as interim CEO. Find out more here.
  • The Cadets recently introduced their Percussion Caption Managers & Arrangers. Meet the team here.
  • Additionally, the corps announced that their Brass, Guard, and Visual team from last season will be returning for 2023. Read the press release here.
  • The corps announced Lloyd Puckitt will serve as Audio Director, Nathan Bashline as Audio Caption Manager, and Ben Potts returns to the Design Team as the Creative Consultant. Read the full press story here.
  • The Cadets welcome James Sparling and Travis Peterman as the 2023 Assistant Battery Caption Managers. Find out more information here.

Carolina Crown

  • Crown announces Kevin Shah (Percussion Arranger/Sound Design) and Mike Jackson (Percussion Arranger) onto their design team for the 2023 season. Learn more here. 
  • Joe Roach was announced as the new Corps Director following the retirement of Jim Coates. Read the full press release here.
  • Jared Andrews and Phil Idell were announced as the leads of the Percussion Section. For more info, click here.
  • In a recent Facebook post, Carolina Crown announced the full Percussion team for 2023, including Kevin Shah, Mike Jackson, Jared Andrews and Phil Idell. 
  • Crown announced exciting new roles within the 2023 Design & Leadership team, including a new Choreography & Visual Production Team. See the full staff list here.
  • The corps announced the promotion of Ryan Brannan to Assistant Corps Director. Read his bio here.
  • Crown announces that Freddy and Michael Martin will be joining Matt Harloff on the Brass Team in the 2023 season. Read the staff bios here.

The Cavaliers

  • The Cavaliers recently announced a brand-new visual design team. Read the press release here.
  • The corps also announced their music design team, full of familiar faces and new ones, and introduce their new program coordinator and brass arranger. Get all the info here.
  • The Cavaliers announced they have 100% retention of the percussion instructional team from last year, plus two new powerhouses. Find out all about the staff here.
  • Meet the 2023 Brass Staff in a press release here.
  • Additionally, the 2023 Audio Team was recently announced. Read the team's bios here.
  • The Cavaliers Visual Staff was recently announced. Find out more about the staff members here.
  • The corps introduce the 2023 Music Ensemble Specialists in a press release here.

Colts

  • The Colts welcome three new full-time staff members, including a new assistant corps director, director of finance, and media & marketing director. Find out more here.
  • Colts Design And Caption Heads Return After Historical Season. Read the story here.

Crossmen

  • Crossmen announced on Facebook the hiring of a new Brass Caption Manager.
  • The corps also announced on Facebook their 2023 Color Guard Co-Caption Managers.
  • The corps introduced their full 2023 Design Staff, which includes some familiar and new faces. Those staff members whose positions have been announced have full headshots and bios up on the Crossmen website.
  • Crossmen recently announced on Facebook their 2023 Brass Staff, including veterans of the corps as well as some new faces. 
  • The corps announced three leadership positions in a Facebook post, including the names of the new corps director, corps manager, and operations manager. The San Antonio-based corps is also on the hunt for an assistant corps manager.
  • Crossmen announced their 2023 Cymbal Line staff in a recent Facebook post.
  • The corps introduce their 2023 Visual Staff under the leadership of Caption Manager Chris Johnston & Assistant Caption Manager Peter Inglett. View all the staff bios here.

Genesis

  • Genesis introduced their 2023 Lead Creative Team in a Facebook post recently. The corps welcome Chris Cook (Creative Designer), Brooks Andersen (Visual Designer), and Manny Rabell (Guard Designer).
  • The corps also introduced their 2023 "Senior Educational Team" through a Facebook post, full of many new faces. 
  • Genesis welcomes Scott Lowe as Assistant Battery Coordinator. Find out more about the percussion staff here.
  • The corps announced in a Facebook post recently that Tyler McClendon has been appointed as Battery Percussion Coordinator. 
  • The 2023 Guard Team, Percussion Team, and Brass Team were recently announced in Facebook posts.
  • Genesis announce their Visual Team in a recent Facebook post.

Madison Scouts

  • The Madison Scouts announced the promotion of Sierra Rogers to Visual Caption Head. Read the press release here.
  • The corps also welcomed Justin Shelton as the Audio Caption Supervisor & Electronics Designer. Read Justin's bio here.
  • The Scouts introduced Susan Smith as the Brass Caption Supervisor. Find out more here. 
  • The corps put out a call for interested parties to apply to be the 2023 Front Ensemble Coordinator. Apply here.
  • Madison Scouts announce their 2023 audio, percussion, brass, guard, and visual teams in recent Facebook posts. 
  • The 2023 Caption Leadership and Design Team was announced recently on Facebook.

Mandarins

  • The Mandarins announced Vince Oliver as their new brass arranger in a Facebook post made recently. 
  • The corps introduced their whole Design Team. Check out their Facebook for more information.
  • Mandarins announced their 2023 Caption Heads earlier this week. Find out who's new and who's returning from 2022 over on their Facebook.
  • The corps introduced their 2023 Visual Co-Caption Heads, James Gow and Zak Stillwell. Full bios can be found here.
  • Mandarins recently announced their entire 2023 Percussion Staff. Read the full story here.
  • On the back of the last update, the Mandarins announced their entire 2023 Brass Staff. Find out more about the staff here.
  • In a recent Facebook post, the Mandarins announced their 2023 "Dragon Guard" staff.

Music City

  • Music City Drum Corps announced their Percussion Design Team for 2023 - including new hires Tom Rarick and Joe Hobbs. Read the press release here.
  • The corps announced Jacob Taylor as the 2023 Visual Caption Head. Find out more info here.
  • Music City just announced that Tom Aungst has been hired as the 2023 Ensemble Coordinator. Get all the info here.
  • The corps also announced that Mike Webb has been elevated to Executive Director. Read the full press release here.
  • Music City announced Tommy Sam and Kyle Hammack to lead the 2023 Percussion Team. Find out more here.
  • The corps introduced Tom Aungst as the Ensemble Coordinator. Read the full story here.
  • Music City recently announced in a Facebook post their 2023 Caption Heads.
  • The corps announces Chaz Bledsoe as corps director. Read the press release here.
  • Music City also announced their 2023 Audio Team, Battery Staff,  Front Ensemble Staff, Brass Team, and Visual Staff in recent Facebook posts.

Pacific Crest

  • Pacific Crest introduced a new Program Coordinator for their 2023 season. A full write-up can be found here.
  • PC announced their new Color Guard Caption Manager, Chadd Hartman. Read the press release here.
  • The corps announced they're seeking experienced percussion educators for the 2023 season. Applications should be sent here.
  • PC announced Eric Shriver as their Percussion Caption Manager for 2023. Learn more about Eric here.
  • In a Facebook post, the corps announced their 2023 Design Team and Percussion Staff.

Phantom Regiment

  • Phantom Regiment is seeking a new Operations Manager. Those who are interested can find more info here.
  • PR announced a brand new Color Guard Leadership and Design Team for 2023, including Blake Dutton (Guard Designer & Supervisor), Eryn Boone (Co-Caption Head & Manager), and Chris McCarthy (Co-Caption Head & Choreographer). Read the full announcement here.
  • In the same announcement, the corps stated that Adam Sage and Michael James will be returning in the 2023 season in similar roles they've held in the past at Phantom Regiment. 
  • PR announced that Dwight Emmert, Tony Hall, JD Shaw, and Steven Estudillo will return in the 2023 season. Read the announcement here.
  • Regiment announces the Visual Team for 2023: Matt Hartwell (Visual Caption Head), Donnie Hull (Assistant Visual Caption Head), and Noe Gomez (Assistant Visual Designer). Read more about the team here.
  • The corps recently announced their 2023 Percussion and Design Leadership team in a press release. Read the staff bios here.
  • Phantom Regiment welcome John Kammerer and Reuben Rodriguez as the 2023 Audio Team. Find out more here.
  • The corps formally announced its entire staff (design, brass, percussion, guard, and visual) in a recent Facebook post.

Santa Clara Vanguard

  • SCV recently announced their 2023 design team in a Facebook post, which features both new and returning team members.
  • The corps announced Rebecca Compton-Allen as their new Director of Program Management. Full details can be found here.
  • The corps also introduced Gio Bastante as their new corps director. The press release can be read here.
  • Vanguard announced their 2023 music team in a post on social media. Check out the post here.
  • SCV announced their Visual & Guard Leadership team. Read the announcement here.
  • The corps also welcomed Conrad Isenhour as the Visual Caption Manager for 2023. Find out more about the educational staff here.
  • The 2023 Administrative Team was recently announced. Read all about the staff here.
  • SCV announce their Health & Wellness Director for 2023 - Edmer Lazaro. Find out more information here.

Seattle Cascades

  • After their hiatus during the 2022 season, Seattle Cascades will be fielding a corps this year and are currently looking for a corps director. Interested parties can apply here.
  • Additionally, the corps is seeking a Brass Caption Manager for the 2023 season. Interest parties should apply here.
  • The corps is also searching for a Program Coordinator to lead all aspects of the Cascades design team. Click here for more information. 
  • The corps welcome Ray Severns as the 2023 Corps Director. Read the press release here.
  • Seattle Cascades announced Nick Benson as the 2023 Program Coordinator. Find out more here.
  • The Seattle Cascades announced the return of Micah Brusse as the Seattle Cascades Percussion Caption Manager. Find out more here.
  • The corps welcomes Robert Blake as the Seattle Cascades Visual Caption Manager. Find out more about Robert here.
  • The Cascades announced Joey Riordan as the Brass Caption Manager for the 2023 season. Read the press release here.
  • The corps announce Julie Bounds as the Membership Coordinator. Learn more about Julie here.
  • Cascades welcome Jarrod Huntley as the 2023 Drill Writer. Find out more here.
  • In a separate post, the corps introduced Kira Pattinson as their 2023 Movement Specialist. Read the press release here.
  • Anthony Riederer was announced as the 2023 Color Guard Caption Manager. Click here for more information.
  • The corps announced Micah Brusse as the 2023 Percussion Caption Manager. The press release can be read here.
  • Seattle Cascades Welcome Tim Mitchell as 2023 Sound Designer. Read the full press release here.
  • The corps welcome Jeff Capponi as 2023 Choreographer. Find out more information here.
  • Seattle Cascades Welcome Jeff Chambers as 2023 Brass Arranger. Read the press release here.
  • Eric Yahrmarkt was announced as the 2023 Percussion Arranger. Find out more here.

Spirit of Atlanta

  • Following its hiatus during the 2022 season, Spirit of Atlanta will also be back in the competitive landscape in 2023, and recently announced its design team for the season. More info can be found here.
  • Those interested in joining the Spirit Audio Team are to email Matt Filosa (mfilosa@spiritdrumcorps.org) for more information. 
  • In a recent Facebook post, Spirit announced the 2023 Caption Heads. 
  • Spirit introduced the 2023 Caption Heads and the Front Ensemble Team in two separate Facebook posts.
  • On the back of their Caption Heads and Front Ensemble Team announcement, the Atlanta-based corps released in a Facebook post their Visual Team. 
  • The corps announced in Facebook posts their 2023 Brass Team, Battery Team, and Visual Team.
  • In a recent Facebook post, Spirit introduced their 2023 Guard staff.
  • Spirit of Atlanta taps Jason Burns as its new Executive Director and Shelba Waldron as Sr. Director of Safety and Compliance.

Troopers

  • Troopers announced that "the team that brought you 'vorAcious' is returning!" including the Design and Caption leadership. Read the full press release here.
  • The corps announced the addition of Nick Putnam to their 2023 admin team. Find out more info here.