We are asking our friends, family and alumni to make a donation to the corps and in return any donations of $20 or more will receive an exclusive 2021 Bushwackers Christmas Ornament! Be sure to check the box to share your mailing address so we know where to send your gift! Read the rest of […]
Brian Horn – Snare Technician Brian Horn is a marching percussion educator from Somerset, NJ. His marching percussion career started 15 years ago at Immaculata High School in Somerville, NJ. Brian’s first experience with an independent group was playing snare drum as a member of the Bushwackers (2010). Following the DCA experience, Brian then marched […]
Kevin Kirby Jr. – Visual Tech “Kirby” has been a part of the Caballeros since 2012. He marched as a tuba player from 2012- 2015. In 2016 he was brought onto the visual team as a tech until in 2019 he became the visual caption head, with his final year in that role being in […]
PJ Tankard – Instructor This is PJ Tankard’s fourth summer with the HCCG. As a high school student, he was a member of the Elizabeth High School Marching Band. His marching experience includes Alter Ego (IO), Black Watch (IW), The Bushwackers (DCA), Jersey Surf (DCI) and The Cadets (DCI). His experience in teaching programs goes […]
Kevin Horne – High Brass Technician Kevin Horne is currently the Band Director at Bangor Area High School in Bangor, PA, where he leads two concert ensembles, two jazz ensembles, marching band, pit orchestra, basketball band and teaches music theory and guitar classes. Prior to teaching in Bangor, Kevin spent 7 years teaching middle school […]
Joshua Jenkins – Brass Caption Head Joshua (JJ) Jenkins is a performer and educator from Fairfield, New Jersey. Currently, JJ is the Director of Bands at Ramsey High School in Ramsey, New Jersey. At Ramsey, JJ is the director of the Ramsey “Big Blue” marching band and the Ramsey Wind Ensemble. His other responsibilities include […]
FLXGives helps build awareness and support for nonprofits like nothing else. In 2020, nearly $160,000 was raised through 1282 donors benefiting over 80 local nonprofits. Support The White Sabers this giving season at #FLXGives, a 24-hour online giving day sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes. These donations will help us […]
Matt Hurley – Show Coordinator Matt Hurley will be returning to the Caballeros in his role of Show Coordinator. This will be Matt’s 7th year in this role. Matt brings with him a wealth of Drum Corps experience, having marched in DCA corps from the time he was 15. Matt’s Drum Corps marching experience started […]
Drum Corps Associates President John Carr recently announced the appointment of Mr. Tom Beebe to the DCA staff. Tom will assume the role of chairperson for the I&E, Mini Corps, and Alumni Spectacular over DCA Championship weekend in 2022. Tom will be taking over for Dick Fischette who will remain DCA Vice President.
The Bushwackers would like to announce the return of our Directors for 2022. Jim Dugan will lead the corps as executive director. Jim has been involved with the corps on and off for 25+ years. Jim says he’s happy to take on the role of Executive Director and excited to work with admin and staff […]
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