Full Time Faculty
Gary Locke - Associate Professor of Music, Director of Marching Band
Sheila Locke - Assistant Band Director, Director of Auxiliary Units
Sheila Locke - Assistant Band Director, Director of Auxiliary Units
Fall Marching Band Staff
Hornline
Wayne Downey - Music arranger & Horn Line Instructor
James Rocillo is the Assistant Director of Bands at Ayala High School, the jazz ensemble assistant at Nogales High School and the director of jazz ensembles at Valley View HS. Since 2005, he has been a brass tech for the Santa Clara Vanguard, but is taking a break this summer to complete his Bachelor's Degree. Past drum corps teaching experiences have included the Troopers, Yamato, Blue Devils B and Esperanza. As a professional trumpet player, he has appeared at the House of Blues, The Whiskey, Havana House, Light House Cafe, Maui Hyatt and the Haugh Performing Arts Center. In addition, he has toured throughout Japan with the Blue Note Swing Orchestra.
Matt began his musical career at the age of 10 as a trombone player. As a student he has studied with Ricky Fleming, Don Taylor and Timothy Douglass. Matt started his marching career at the Magic of Orlando Drum & Bugle Corps in 1997 and continued there as a soloist until 1999. After Magic, he moved on to the 8 time World Champion Cadets in 2000, and finally settled in at the Concord Blue Devils where he marched from 2001- 2003. Over the past 7 years Matt has taught numerous high school programs in Florida and California, including Upland High School, Valley View High School, Nogales High School, and the BOA Grand Finalist Ruben S. Ayala High School. In addition to his work in the U.S.A. Matt is also a staff member at two high schools in Japan. Hamasho High School in Hamamatsu, and Otani High School in Kyoto. Also, Matt is the current brass caption head at Yamato Drum & Bugle Corps in the U.S. and Japan. Most recently he was a member of the stage show "Collab" in Osaka, Japan as a feaured performer and instructor.
Percussion
Pete Sapadin - - Instructor
Fernando Miller - Snare Tech
Jared Andrews - tenor tech
Daniel Wahl - bass drum tech
Phil Kruse - cymbal tech
Marching
Paul Locke - Drill Designer and Instructor
Chad McCormick - Instructor
Matt Ray - Instructor
Kent Gallacher - Instructor
Keith Gallacher - Instructor
Mark Dunton - Instructor
Adam Akimoto - Instructor
Dayna Carter - Instructor
Color Guard
Rob Jett - Consultant
Mykail Costner - Instructor
Robby Jacobson - Instructor
Tim Mikan - Instructor
Wayne Downey - Music arranger & Horn Line Instructor
James Rocillo - Brass Instructor
James Rocillo is the Assistant Director of Bands at Ayala High School, the jazz ensemble assistant at Nogales High School and the director of jazz ensembles at Valley View HS. Since 2005, he has been a brass tech for the Santa Clara Vanguard, but is taking a break this summer to complete his Bachelor's Degree. Past drum corps teaching experiences have included the Troopers, Yamato, Blue Devils B and Esperanza. As a professional trumpet player, he has appeared at the House of Blues, The Whiskey, Havana House, Light House Cafe, Maui Hyatt and the Haugh Performing Arts Center. In addition, he has toured throughout Japan with the Blue Note Swing Orchestra.Matt Ray - Brass Instructor
Matt began his musical career at the age of 10 as a trombone player. As a student he has studied with Ricky Fleming, Don Taylor and Timothy Douglass. Matt started his marching career at the Magic of Orlando Drum & Bugle Corps in 1997 and continued there as a soloist until 1999. After Magic, he moved on to the 8 time World Champion Cadets in 2000, and finally settled in at the Concord Blue Devils where he marched from 2001- 2003. Over the past 7 years Matt has taught numerous high school programs in Florida and California, including Upland High School, Valley View High School, Nogales High School, and the BOA Grand Finalist Ruben S. Ayala High School. In addition to his work in the U.S.A. Matt is also a staff member at two high schools in Japan. Hamasho High School in Hamamatsu, and Otani High School in Kyoto. Also, Matt is the current brass caption head at Yamato Drum & Bugle Corps in the U.S. and Japan. Most recently he was a member of the stage show "Collab" in Osaka, Japan as a feaured performer and instructor.
Thom Morales - Woodwind Instructor
Thom Morales is an original-year veteran of the world-famous Riverside Community College Marching Tigers which began in the summer of 1984. He is co-founder/creator of a local community music program which includes; the famous Citrus Swing Orchestra - a traditional 1940s style big band; the Citrus Wind Ensemble - a semi-professional concert band; and the Moreno Valley Premiere - a summer music marching program.
Thom is an accomplished Clarinetist with experience and knowledge in all single and double-reed woodwind instruments. His experience includes; private lessons on Oboe, Clarinet, Flute; class studies in all woodwinds; clinician training at several southern california high schools including Canyon Springs and El Diamonte High Schools; instructor with the Moreno Valley Premiere; and woodwind instructor in the marching tigers at Riverside Community College.
Thom Morales is the assistant conductor and concert master of the Citrus Wind Ensemble. He has performed as concert master on Clarinet and called in as a guest performer with symphony orchestras, musical "pit" orchestras, wind ensembles, and performs regularly with his quartet called "Musique Du Jour," a 4-piece professional group comprised of Flute, Violin, Clarinet, and Cello.
You can contact Thom Morales at (951) 784-4814, or email at ThomMorales@aol.com.
Thom is an accomplished Clarinetist with experience and knowledge in all single and double-reed woodwind instruments. His experience includes; private lessons on Oboe, Clarinet, Flute; class studies in all woodwinds; clinician training at several southern california high schools including Canyon Springs and El Diamonte High Schools; instructor with the Moreno Valley Premiere; and woodwind instructor in the marching tigers at Riverside Community College.
Thom Morales is the assistant conductor and concert master of the Citrus Wind Ensemble. He has performed as concert master on Clarinet and called in as a guest performer with symphony orchestras, musical "pit" orchestras, wind ensembles, and performs regularly with his quartet called "Musique Du Jour," a 4-piece professional group comprised of Flute, Violin, Clarinet, and Cello.
You can contact Thom Morales at (951) 784-4814, or email at ThomMorales@aol.com.
Percussion
Sean Vega - Percussion Arranger and Instructor
Sean Vega began his career in music at the age of eight, when he began studying several different instruments from local tutors. By the time Sean reached the age of 16, he began to realize that drumming would become his true passion in life. Since that time Sean has performed with many youth groups in the Riverside area and has collected many scholastic group and individual titles across the state of California. In 1994, Sean auditioned for and was accepted as a member of the Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. Sean's tenure as a member of the quadline spanned four years, where he accomplished three DCI World Championship titles, three DCI High Percussion awards, and the 1995 tenor individual title. The 2004 season marked Sean's 7th year on the Blue Devil's percussion staff and he is very excited about this summer's BD tour of Europe! Besides his drum corps responsibilities, Mr. Vega is busy arranging for several other groups in Southern California, and in the past has worked at John North HS, Valley View HS and with the Sacramento Freelancers.
This past year, he has been concentrating on teaching only at RCC and on completing his studies at Cal-State University, San Bernardino where he is a senior marketing and communications major.The extra focus has paid off, with the RCC winter drumline winning the 2005 WGI World Championship at the Ervin Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio!
Next up - Sean is the "program coordinator / music director" for a show that will be included in the summer line up of attractions known as "Sea World's Summer Nights," featuring several RCC drummers!
This past year, he has been concentrating on teaching only at RCC and on completing his studies at Cal-State University, San Bernardino where he is a senior marketing and communications major.The extra focus has paid off, with the RCC winter drumline winning the 2005 WGI World Championship at the Ervin Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio!
Next up - Sean is the "program coordinator / music director" for a show that will be included in the summer line up of attractions known as "Sea World's Summer Nights," featuring several RCC drummers!
Jim Wunderlich - Pit Percussion Arranger and Instructor
Jim has been the pit percussion arranger at the WGI World Class Medalist ('99, '00, '01, '04, '05) Mission Viejo High School for the past 15 years, pit percussion arranger and instructor for the WGI A Class Medalist ('97, '00, '04, '05) Loara High School for the past 11 years and the RCC World Class Medalist ('04, '05) for the past 3 years. He is currently the pit caption head and arranger for the Concord Blue Devils.
Other credits include fall band/pit arrangements for the Mission Viejo High School marching band since 1995 (1998 & 2003 WBA Champions) and numerous others. Jim has been serving on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996 and is currently the Treasurer for the Southern California Percussion Alliance. He has been a member of the Vic Firth Education Team since 1998 and proudly uses VF mallets and drumsticks.
Brian Dinkle - Pit InstructorOther credits include fall band/pit arrangements for the Mission Viejo High School marching band since 1995 (1998 & 2003 WBA Champions) and numerous others. Jim has been serving on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996 and is currently the Treasurer for the Southern California Percussion Alliance. He has been a member of the Vic Firth Education Team since 1998 and proudly uses VF mallets and drumsticks.
Pete Sapadin - - Instructor
Fernando Miller - Snare Tech
Jared Andrews - tenor tech
Daniel Wahl - bass drum tech
Phil Kruse - cymbal tech
Marching
Paul Locke - Drill Designer and Instructor
Chad McCormick - Instructor
Matt Ray - Instructor
Kent Gallacher - Instructor
Keith Gallacher - Instructor
Mark Dunton - Instructor
Adam Akimoto - Instructor
Dayna Carter - Instructor
Color Guard
Karl Lowe - Designer & Instructor
The premise of innovation, imagination, quality and risk are only a few
words that apply to the unparalleled contributions Karl has made to
WGI, DCI and the entire pageantry activity. From the World Champions
Odyssey to Fantasia, he has been intense in his approach to his winter
guard programs, but he is equally as intense in his respect for his
competitors. Karl currently is the director of the fall and winter
color guard programs at Riverside Community College. He has taught many
"Bands of America" finalist color guards from high schools across the
Southeast, as well as the Yamato Drum and Bugle Corps, Suncoast Sound
Drum & Bugle Corps, the
Magic of Orlando, and Santa Clara Vanguard. Karl was inducted into the
WGI Hall of Fame in 2003.
Scott Chandler - ConsultantRob Jett - Consultant
Mykail Costner - Instructor
Robby Jacobson - Instructor
Tim Mikan - Instructor
Fantasia Winter Guard Staff
Creative Staff
Michael Raiford - Consultant
Bobby Moffett - Costume Construction
Gary Locke - Program Director
Sheila Locke - Staff Coordinator
Performance Staff
Tim Mikan - Instructor
Robby Jacobson - Instructor
Rob Jett - Instructor
Scott Chandler - Consultant / Guest Clinician
Special thanks to Rob & Pat Tousley and to Phil McCormick
Karl Lowe - Show, Costume & Set Designer
The premise of innovation, imagination, quality and risk are only a few
words that apply to the unparalleled contributions Karl has made to
WGI, DCI and the entire pageantry activity. From the World Champions
Odyssey to Fantasia, he has been intense in his approach to his winter
guard programs, but he is equally as intense in his respect for his
competitors. Karl currently is the director of the fall and winter
color guard programs at Riverside Community College. He has taught many
"Bands of America" finalist color guards from high schools across the
Southeast, as well as the Yamato Drum and Bugle Corps, Suncoast Sound
Drum & Bugle Corps, the
Magic of Orlando, and Santa Clara Vanguard. Karl was inducted into the
WGI Hall of Fame in 2003.
Mykail Costner - Choreographer, Costume & Set DesignerMichael Raiford - Consultant
Bobby Moffett - Costume Construction
Gary Locke - Program Director
Sheila Locke - Staff Coordinator
Performance Staff
Tim Mikan - Instructor
Robby Jacobson - Instructor
Rob Jett - Instructor
Scott Chandler - Consultant / Guest Clinician
Special thanks to Rob & Pat Tousley and to Phil McCormick
Winter Drum Line Staff
Sean Vega - Percussion Arranger and Instructor
Sean Vega began his career in music at the age of eight, when he began studying several different instruments from local tutors. By the time Sean reached the age of 16, he began to realize that drumming would become his true passion in life. Since that time Sean has performed with many youth groups in the Riverside area and has collected many scholastic group and individual titles across the state of California. In 1994, Sean auditioned for and was accepted as a member of the Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. Sean's tenure as a member of the quadline spanned four years, where he accomplished three DCI World Championship titles, three DCI High Percussion awards, and the 1995 tenor individual title. The 2004 season marked Sean's 7th year on the Blue Devil's percussion staff and he is very excited about this summer's BD tour of Europe! Besides his drum corps responsibilities, Mr. Vega is busy arranging for several other groups in Southern California, and in the past has worked at John North HS, Valley View HS and with the Sacramento Freelancers.
This past year, he has been concentrating on teaching only at RCC and on completing his studies at Cal-State University, San Bernardino where he is a senior marketing and communications major.The extra focus has paid off, with the RCC winter drumline winning the 2005 WGI World Championship at the Ervin Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio!
Next up - Sean is the "program coordinator / music director" for a show that will be included in the summer line up of attractions known as "Sea World's Summer Nights," featuring several RCC drummers!
This past year, he has been concentrating on teaching only at RCC and on completing his studies at Cal-State University, San Bernardino where he is a senior marketing and communications major.The extra focus has paid off, with the RCC winter drumline winning the 2005 WGI World Championship at the Ervin Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio!
Next up - Sean is the "program coordinator / music director" for a show that will be included in the summer line up of attractions known as "Sea World's Summer Nights," featuring several RCC drummers!
Jim Wunderlich - Pit Percussion Arranger and Instructor
Jim has been the pit percussion arranger at the WGI World Class Medalist ('99, '00, '01, '04, '05) Mission Viejo High School for the past 15 years, pit percussion arranger and instructor for the WGI A Class Medalist ('97, '00, '04, '05) Loara High School for the past 11 years and the RCC World Class Medalist ('04, '05) for the past 3 years. He is currently the pit caption head and arranger for the Concord Blue Devils.
Other credits include fall band/pit arrangements for the Mission Viejo High School marching band since 1995 (1998 & 2003 WBA Champions) and numerous others. Jim has been serving on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996 and is currently the Treasurer for the Southern California Percussion Alliance. He has been a member of the Vic Firth Education Team since 1998 and proudly uses VF mallets and drumsticks.
Other credits include fall band/pit arrangements for the Mission Viejo High School marching band since 1995 (1998 & 2003 WBA Champions) and numerous others. Jim has been serving on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996 and is currently the Treasurer for the Southern California Percussion Alliance. He has been a member of the Vic Firth Education Team since 1998 and proudly uses VF mallets and drumsticks.
Mike Jackson - Consultant
Mike Jackson Mike has been the percussion arranger/ instructor for the WGI World Class Medalist (1999-2001 & 2004) Mission Viejo High School since 1989 and the percussion arranger/instructor for the WGI A Class Medalist (1997, 2000, 2004 & 2005) Loara High School since 1994. From 2002 to 2003, Mike served as the percussion arranger/ instructor for the Black Knights Percussion Ensemble, which led them to their first WGI Independent World Class medal. Currently, he is a design consultant for the WGI Independent World Champions, Riverside Community College. He has been serving on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1997 as well as being a current Steering Committee member. He is a founding member of the Southern California Percussion Alliance and currently serves on their Board of Directors. Other credits include WBA high percussion titles for 1997-1999, 2001-2004, SCPA World Class gold medals 2001-2005, and percussion caption head for the Velvet Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, 1996-1997. Mike has been a member of the Vic Firth Education Team since 2001 and proudly uses VF mallets/drumsticks, Premier drums, Evans drumheads and Zildjian cymbals.
Paul Locke - Drill DesignerChris Velez - Choreographer
Chris Velez began marching in 1994 at Victor
Valley High School. He started teaching at the age of 16 at Victor
Valley H.S. In 1997 he started marching Fantasia Winter guard and began
performing with the Riverside Community College Marching Tigers. He
became a member of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps in 1998 and
1999. He continued marching with Fantasia and RCC until the fall of
2001 when he moved from member to staff. He has taught numerous groups
all over the world, including Redlands, Mt. Carmel, Fontana, Thousand
Oaks, East Mecklinburg, Yokohama Scouts and Yamato Drum and Bugle. In
2004, Chris was appointed "Director of Color Guard" at Leilta Winter
Guard.
Pete Sapadin - Snare TechFernando Miller - Snare Tech
Jared Andrews - Tenor Tech
Daniel Wahl - Bass Tech
Jenny Jackson - Cymbal Tech
Brian Dinkel - Pit Tech
Chad McCormick - Visul Tech
Michael Bierek - Floor and Set Design