wolfgang Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) “The Cavaliers are incredibly excited and honored to welcome three master teachers whose names are synonymous with excellence in music education” says Program Coordinator David Starnes regarding this team. “Their experience and depth of musical knowledge will create a fresh perspective on the Cavaliers organization that will impact both members and staff alike.” We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Joni, Randy, and Tom on board to help craft our 75th anniversary program. Randy Greenwell is the former Director of Bands at Lawrence Central High School. During his tenure there, the group was an eighteen time Bands of America Grand National Finalists, winning Grand Nationals twice. Randy is an adjudicator for DCI, WGI, and Bands of America. He tours the country as a guest conductor, music arranger, program coordinator, and a Conn Selmer Marching Arts clinician. Randy was inducted into the Music for All / Bands of America Hall of Fame in 2018. Read His Full Bio Here Joni Perez returns to the Cavaliers for their 75th season after having worked with our corps between 2008 and 2011. She has served The Woodlands High School band for over 19 years, 13 of which as the Director of Bands. During her time as director, the program was a Bands of America Grand National Finalist all six times they attended, winning first place in 2013. Joni performed with DCI Champion group Cadets of Bergen County in the late 1990s, as well as the original London cast of Blast!. She’s instructed the Blue Knights, the Madison Scouts, and the Bluecoats. Read Her Full Bio Here Tom Dean taught band with his alma mater, Castle High School from 1993 - 2022. The group was a consistent Indiana state finalist and earned several BOA Regional Championships. In 2016, Castle Bands were a BOA Grand National finalist, and in 2017 they were the class 3A National Champion. Today, Tom works with Music Travel Consultants and is an active designer, consultant, and adjudicator for several performing ensembles. Read His Full Bio Here We will be announcing additional consulting staff for this landmark season in the near future. To see the full talented, world-class staff we have in place for our 75th anniversary season,. Link Edited November 15, 2022 by wolfgang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 These 3 have great accomplishments in the band world; I actually saw some of their work this past weekend in Indy, and I've watched these bands perform in the past. They all sound great. Fingers crossed, it's an Indy band-fest staff. That's not a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cixelsyd Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I thought David Starnes was running Spirit. Must have missed the announcement making him Cavaliers program coordinator (and the reactions). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBugler Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 8:05 AM, cixelsyd said: I thought David Starnes was running Spirit. Must have missed the announcement making him Cavaliers program coordinator (and the reactions). Jason Burns was appointed the Executive Director of Spirit of Atlanta on November 14th, apparently replacing David Starnes in that position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Cavaliers have more instructors than there were members in the 1961 national champions. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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