Our Staff

I have commented about the staff we have on hand for camp and throughout the year. Here is just a little bit about them.

Greg Apple - Head Percussion Instructor - Greg has a masters degree in percussion instruction and an undergraduate degree in music education. Greg has also been the marching band director at Emporia State University in Kansas. We are really lucky to have him. He will be with us throughout the entire season.

Dr. Scott Herring - Camp Percussion Instructor and Percussion Advisor - Dr. Herring is the Professor of Percussion Studies at the University of South Carolina. I am not really sure why he hangs out with us except that we have fun and he enjoys teaching. (It doesn't hurt that Greg and him are best friends!). He is absolutely great and the kids love him!

Sharod Coleman - Colorguard Instructor - Sharod and I go back a while. Sharod is the dance line instructor at Newberry College and just a great person. I worked with him in my prior position and was lucky enough to steal him back. He is already making a huge difference in our entire visual package. The girls like him and so does my wife.

Chris McElroy - Drill and Drum Major Instructor - Chris is a recent graduate of Lexington High School and was their drum major. He wants to be a band director and there is not better training than on the job. This is his first paying band job. He is getting better everyday and should make a fine band director one day. He basicly assists me anything we need.

Henry Jay - Pictured above - Henry is also on staff as moral support. If he can get through what he has, then anybody can do anything!

That is about it for hired staff. I think we are very lucky to have such great people that are willing to work with us.