Popular Post Cadevilina Crown Posted September 12, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) So because there has been so much off-topic blather on the "Staff Merry-Go-Round 2018" thread, I've decided to start a comprehensive thread of staff changes that you can reference over the entire offseason. That being said, PLEASE keep discussion on this thread related strictly to confirmed staff announcements. That means you are more than welcome to post links that confirm 2018 staffs or staff changes and voice your own opinions on new/exiting/returning staff members, but let's not spread any staff rumors (no matter how realistic they may seem) or get carried away over anyone's opinions. Mods, please pin this thread to the top and monitor this thread very closely according to the standards set in the paragraph above. Thank you. Finally, I know it's the World Class thread, but do feel free to share any notable Open Class staff changes as well. Also, feel free to let me know if I missed anything or made any other mistakes with the OP. (Special thanks to frontensemble.com for supplying us with the corps logos for easy reference.) Bluecoats Michael Raiford will be the corps' new Scenic Designer. Lindsay Kusmierczak replaces Shavon Garcia as the Color Guard Caption Head. Source: http://bluecoats.com/2017/10/raiford-kusmierczak-join-2018-bluecoats-staff/ Blue Devils Blue Knights Chad Pence replaces Brad Toth as the Brass Caption Head. All other design team members and caption heads are intact. Sources: http://ascendperformingarts.org/blue-knights-announce-design-team-caption-heads-for-2018-season/ http://ascendperformingarts.org/blue-knights-name-chad-pence-brass-caption-head-for-2018/ Blue Stars Jim Wunderlich replaces Frank Sullivan as the Brass Arranger, and has also been named Music Coordinator. All other design team members and caption heads are intact. Source: http://www.bluestars.org/story.php?story_id=874 Boston Crusaders Carolina Crown Colts Jade Bouza replaces Brandon Smith as the Color Guard Caption Head. All other caption heads, as well as the Program Coordinator, are intact. Richard Hinshaw replaces Ralph Stewart as the Visual Designer. Daniel Wiles will be a visual design consultant. Sources: http://colts.org/2017_199.html?platform=hootsuite http://colts.org/2017_200.html Crossmen All design team members and caption heads are intact. Source: http://www.crossmen.org/blogs/-br--br--nbsp--nbsp--nbsp-news/2017/10/23/crossmen-design-team-to-return-in-2018 Genesis Chuck Naffier replaces Dallas Bayless as the Brass Arranger. Source: http://www.genesisdbc.org/staff-directory.html Jersey Surf Madison Scouts Chris Tomsa is the new Brass Program Director. Mark Trulson and Sean Phelan replace Scott Oliver as the Brass Co-Caption Heads. Kurt Jull replaces KC Michel as the Program Coordinator/Production Designer. All other design team members and caption heads are intact. Sources: http://www.madisonscoutslive.com/mainsite/about/staff-2/ http://www.madisonscoutslive.com/mainsite/2017/09/chris-tomsa-lead-scouts-brass-program/ http://www.madisonscoutslive.com/mainsite/2017/09/sean-phelan-mark-trulson-named-brass-caption-heads/ Mandarins All design team members are intact. Tim Snyder replaces Chris Tomsa/Mark Trulson as the Brass Caption Head. All other caption heads are intact. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/mandarins.sacramento/videos/1484843558275249/ https://www.facebook.com/mandarins.sacramento/photos/a.546609405432007.1073741829.324307517662198/1491238494302422/?type=3 Oregon Crusaders Mark Moreno replaces ??? as the Drill Designer, and has also been named Visual Coordinator. Colton Hines will be the corps' new Sound Designer. All other design team members are intact. Lisa Tatum replaces Tim Snyder as the Brass Caption Head. Henry Gillard replaces Mike Stevens as the Percussion Caption Head. (Stevens will remain with the corps as the Percussion Arranger.) Kelsey King returns as the Color Guard Caption Head. Sources: http://oregoncrusaders.org/corps-news/oc18-design-team http://oregoncrusaders.org/corps-news/oc18-brass-team http://oregoncrusaders.org/corps-news/oc18-perc-team http://oregoncrusaders.org/corps-news/oc18-guard-team Pacific Crest Ezekiel Lanser replaces Pete Lucero as the Battery Percussion Arranger. Matt Lackey replaces Seth Murphy as the Staff Coordinator. Source: http://www.pacific-crest.org/2017/09/2018-design-team/ Phantom Regiment Brad Toth replaces Christian Carichner as the Brass Caption Head. Stephanie Chavez replaces Lindsey Kusmierczak as the Color Guard Caption Head. Tim Newburn will be the corps' new Visual Coordinator. Ralph Stewart replaces Mark Moreno as the Visual Designer. Will Pitts replaces Wes Cartwright as the Program Coordinator. Sources: http://regiment.org/toth-hired-as-pr-brass-caption-head/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter http://regiment.org/three-named-to-visual-leadership-positions-at-phantom-regiment-2/ Pioneer Andy Grindle replaces Randall Bennett as the Brass Caption Head. Source: https://pioneer-corps.org/staff/brass.html Santa Clara Vanguard Michael Gaines replaces Pete Webber as the Drill Designer. Michael Rosales will be the corps' new Lead Choreographer. All other design team members are intact. Source: https://www.scvanguard.org/2018-scv-design-staff/ Seattle Cascades Lewis Norfleet is out as the Brass Arranger. Kyle Thompson is out as the Brass Caption Head. Source: https://www.facebook.com/SeattleCascadesDrumCorps/posts/1173094926125603 Spirit of Atlanta Matt Jordan replaces Tonya Mashburn as the Front Ensemble Arranger and Coordinator. Eric Brown is out as Percussion Caption Head. Chance Livar replaces Jen Karp as the Color Guard Designer. Roman Montoya will be the corps' new Movement Specialist. All other design team members are intact. Jeff Nelson will be the corps' new Executive Director. Sources: http://spiritdrumcorps.org/2017/09/15/design-team-introduced-for-2018-season/ http://spiritdrumcorps.org/2017/09/17/spirit-of-atlanta-appoints-new-executive-director/ The Academy Lindsey Vento replaces Michael Townsend as the Program Coordinator. Ben Hylton replaces Michael Larkin as the Brass Caption Head. All other design team members and caption heads are intact. John Meehan and Kevin Ronan will serve as Brass Consultants. Sources: https://www.arizonaacademy.org/3562 https://www.arizonaacademy.org/3586 The Cadets Most design team members and caption heads are intact. Shane Gwaltney will be the corps' new Design Director. Sam Watson will be the corps' new Staff Coordinator. Sources: https://yea.org/news/1769-cadets-staff-returning-in-2018 https://yea.org/news/1792-cadets-add-to-design-team-for-2018 The Cavaliers Kevin LaBoeuf replaces Michael Martin as the Brass Caption Manager. Source: https://cavaliers.org/news-blog/cavaliers-welcome-leboeuf-to-lead-2018-brass-team Troopers All caption heads are intact. Adam Sage replaces Marc Whitlock as the Artistic Director. All other design team members are intact. Sources: http://troopersdrumcorps.org/aboutus/educational-team/caption-heads https://www.troopersdrumcorps.org/single-post/DesignTeam2018 Edited October 24, 2017 by Cadevilina Crown 6 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappybara Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I wish you luck on trying to keep this updated! I tried it two offseasons ago, did not turn out very well 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdaddy Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Cadevilina Crown said: The Cadets All design staff members and caption heads are intact. Source: https://yea.org/news/1769-cadets-staff-returning-in-2018 Cadets still don't have a color guard designer announced. The release says "vast majority" is returning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tuma Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Pioneer's brass caption head is TBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Nice job with this thread!!! One-stop shopping. LOL. Edited September 12, 2017 by Fran Haring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 7 hours ago, kdaddy said: Cadets still don't have a color guard designer announced. The release says "vast majority" is returning. Awaiting announcements from meetings this past weekend. Most curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 8 hours ago, kdaddy said: Cadets still don't have a color guard designer announced. The release says "vast majority" is returning. What they really mean is " YAY! No one else left!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiga Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I don't think we'll see anything newsworthy from Boston. My understanding is that this year's caption heads/designers are on five year contracts and many of the rest of the staff are on 3 year agreements. Expect a snoozefest from BAC staff-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 31 minutes ago, craiga said: I don't think we'll see anything newsworthy from Boston. My understanding is that this year's caption heads/designers are on five year contracts and many of the rest of the staff are on 3 year agreements. Expect a snoozefest from BAC staff-wise. After their successful 2017, that, to me, is definitely a "no news is good news" scenario!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampfan Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 12 hours ago, Brian Tuma said: Pioneer's brass caption head is TBA. Andy Grindle is the new BCH. https://pioneer-corps.org/staff/brass.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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