Battery Staff
Mathieu Higa
Lana Harada (Cymbals)
Alexus Fukumoto
Lana Harada (Cymbals)
Alexus Fukumoto
Brass Staff
Gabe Choy (Low Brass)
Matthew Sahara (Trumpets)
Tate Sakamoto (Trumpets)
Matthew Yamada (Mellos)
Matthew Sahara (Trumpets)
Tate Sakamoto (Trumpets)
Matthew Yamada (Mellos)
Woodwind Staff
Pablo Furukawa
Front Ensemble Instructor
Marsha Ho
Guard Staff
Dr. Truc Nguyen
Dr. Truc Nguyen is in her 23nd year as color guard instructor with the marching band. A 1992 graduate of Roosevelt High School, she has volunteered countless hours with the marching band program coordinating the guard routines with the marching band. Ms. Nguyen has also previously taught at the summer Cavalcade USA workshops held at Pearl City High School. She recently completed her Doctorates Degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California and is the Instructional Designer and Projects Manager with the Curriculum & Research Group for the College of Education at the University of Hawai'i.
Bobby King
Robert King is a graduate of Saint Louis High School where he was the Drum Major of his marching band. Robert learned how to spin his mace and learned spinning techniques with the Color guard thus beginning his interest in the activity. At UH, Robert King was a member of the front ensemble for two years before making the switch to the Color guard. In the summer he marched with the two-time DCI World Champion Madison Scouts. When he returned to Hawaii he began to work with various schools such as Saint Louis High School, Iolani School, University of Hawaii,
Kamehameha School, and finally Maui High School. He has become a known clinician and adjudicator in the Color guard world of Hawaii and has run clinics on behalf of the University of Hawaii for visiting schools from the mainland. Robert has also created and formed the first Independent Winter guard under Team New Era Winter guard and Kaikalino Winter guard giving students from various schools a chance to perform during the spring semester and keep in shape. Under his various programs his students have gone on to excel in the Color guard world, marching with various Drum and Bugle Corps groups like the Mandarins, Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, Bluecoats (2014 DCI Silver Medalist), and The Blue Devils, (2014 DCI Gold Medalist).
Annabelle Chung
Dr. Truc Nguyen is in her 23nd year as color guard instructor with the marching band. A 1992 graduate of Roosevelt High School, she has volunteered countless hours with the marching band program coordinating the guard routines with the marching band. Ms. Nguyen has also previously taught at the summer Cavalcade USA workshops held at Pearl City High School. She recently completed her Doctorates Degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California and is the Instructional Designer and Projects Manager with the Curriculum & Research Group for the College of Education at the University of Hawai'i.
Bobby King
Robert King is a graduate of Saint Louis High School where he was the Drum Major of his marching band. Robert learned how to spin his mace and learned spinning techniques with the Color guard thus beginning his interest in the activity. At UH, Robert King was a member of the front ensemble for two years before making the switch to the Color guard. In the summer he marched with the two-time DCI World Champion Madison Scouts. When he returned to Hawaii he began to work with various schools such as Saint Louis High School, Iolani School, University of Hawaii,
Kamehameha School, and finally Maui High School. He has become a known clinician and adjudicator in the Color guard world of Hawaii and has run clinics on behalf of the University of Hawaii for visiting schools from the mainland. Robert has also created and formed the first Independent Winter guard under Team New Era Winter guard and Kaikalino Winter guard giving students from various schools a chance to perform during the spring semester and keep in shape. Under his various programs his students have gone on to excel in the Color guard world, marching with various Drum and Bugle Corps groups like the Mandarins, Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blue Stars, Phantom Regiment, Bluecoats (2014 DCI Silver Medalist), and The Blue Devils, (2014 DCI Gold Medalist).
Annabelle Chung
Music Arranger
Rob Stein - Music Arranger
Rob Stein is an experienced writer, designer, adjudicator, educator and performer having arranged for over 150 marching bands and drum corps across 38 states. Most recently, Rob has accepted the position of official arranger for The Baltimore's Marching Ravens, the largest music organization associated with the NFL. Rob's drum corps teaching experience is extensive in both DCI and DCA, including The Blue Devils B, The Cadets and many more. Additionally, Rob is the Music Caption Head for the Cavalcade of Bands Marching Circuit. As a marching member, Rob marched a total of eight years, two with the Concord Blue Devils ('05-'06) on upper lead trumpet, and six with the Jersey Surf ('99-'04) as a soprano soloist and drum major. He is a graduate of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, holding both a Master's degree in music education and a Bachelor's degree in trumpet
performance with an emphasis in jazz studies.
Justin Mabry - Percussion Arranger
Justin Mabry is currently an Adjunct Instructor of Percussion at Mars Hill University. Justin received his Masters of Music Degree from the University of
North Carolina at Greensboro under the direction of Dr. Kristopher Keeton and his Bachelor of Music Degree from Mars Hill University under the direction of Dr. Brian Tinkel. In addition to his teaching responsibilities at MHU, Justin enjoys a career as a freelance percussionist.
As a performer, Justin is one of the founding members of 10-Can Percussion chamber percussion ensemble and Tempeste Arma Bassoon and
Percussion Duo. He performs regularly with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Brevard Philharmonic, Asheville Lyric Opera, Southern
Appalachian Repertory Theater, and most recently the Piper Jones Band.
Having a love for the marching arts, Justin participated in Drum Corps International as a member of the Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps in 2004,
receiving the High Percussion award, and Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps in 2005 and 2006. He also participated in Winter Guard International as a member of Odyssey Percussion Theater in 2008. Most recently, he was the percussion arranger for Carolina Gold Drum & Bugle Corps (2010-2014) and was previously the percussion arranger for Coastal Surge Drum & Bugle Corps (2013). During his time as percussion caption head (2009-2013), Carolina Gold became the 2012 DCA A-Class World Champions, and the percussion program received the 2010, 2011 & 2012 High Percussion award. Justin was also the ensemble director and battery arranger for Wake Forest Independent indoor percussion ensemble (2011-2014).
Justin is an Alumni of Phi Mu Alpha, a member of Percussive Arts Society, and an artist/clinician for Innovative Percussion Inc., Remo Inc., Pearl-Adams
Corporation, Grover Pro Percussion, and Sabian cymbals.
Rob Stein is an experienced writer, designer, adjudicator, educator and performer having arranged for over 150 marching bands and drum corps across 38 states. Most recently, Rob has accepted the position of official arranger for The Baltimore's Marching Ravens, the largest music organization associated with the NFL. Rob's drum corps teaching experience is extensive in both DCI and DCA, including The Blue Devils B, The Cadets and many more. Additionally, Rob is the Music Caption Head for the Cavalcade of Bands Marching Circuit. As a marching member, Rob marched a total of eight years, two with the Concord Blue Devils ('05-'06) on upper lead trumpet, and six with the Jersey Surf ('99-'04) as a soprano soloist and drum major. He is a graduate of The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, holding both a Master's degree in music education and a Bachelor's degree in trumpet
performance with an emphasis in jazz studies.
Justin Mabry - Percussion Arranger
Justin Mabry is currently an Adjunct Instructor of Percussion at Mars Hill University. Justin received his Masters of Music Degree from the University of
North Carolina at Greensboro under the direction of Dr. Kristopher Keeton and his Bachelor of Music Degree from Mars Hill University under the direction of Dr. Brian Tinkel. In addition to his teaching responsibilities at MHU, Justin enjoys a career as a freelance percussionist.
As a performer, Justin is one of the founding members of 10-Can Percussion chamber percussion ensemble and Tempeste Arma Bassoon and
Percussion Duo. He performs regularly with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, Brevard Philharmonic, Asheville Lyric Opera, Southern
Appalachian Repertory Theater, and most recently the Piper Jones Band.
Having a love for the marching arts, Justin participated in Drum Corps International as a member of the Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps in 2004,
receiving the High Percussion award, and Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps in 2005 and 2006. He also participated in Winter Guard International as a member of Odyssey Percussion Theater in 2008. Most recently, he was the percussion arranger for Carolina Gold Drum & Bugle Corps (2010-2014) and was previously the percussion arranger for Coastal Surge Drum & Bugle Corps (2013). During his time as percussion caption head (2009-2013), Carolina Gold became the 2012 DCA A-Class World Champions, and the percussion program received the 2010, 2011 & 2012 High Percussion award. Justin was also the ensemble director and battery arranger for Wake Forest Independent indoor percussion ensemble (2011-2014).
Justin is an Alumni of Phi Mu Alpha, a member of Percussive Arts Society, and an artist/clinician for Innovative Percussion Inc., Remo Inc., Pearl-Adams
Corporation, Grover Pro Percussion, and Sabian cymbals.
Visual Staff
Bobby Hullet - Visual Design/Marching Instructor
Bobby Hullett currently serves as a Senior IT Consultant responsible for professional development and training for Vanderbilt University’s Division
of Information Technology in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Hullett currently serves on the Williamson County Board of Education, representing District 7. Previously he taught Marketing and Management courses for three years in Williamson County and served as the Director of Bands at David
Lipscomb Campus School, in Nashville, Tennessee, for four years teaching 5th through 12th grade instrumental Music classes along with all
extracurricular ensembles.
From 1989 to 1992, Mr. Hullett was a member of the renowned Star of Indiana Drum and Bugle Corps and served as Drum Major of the Corps in
1991 and 1992, winning the prestigious World Championship in 1991. In 1993, he joined Star’s Visual staff for their unforgettable final competitive
season.
For over twenty years, Mr. Hullett has served as a Designer, Consultant, Clinician, and Instructor for many talented schools and organizations
throughout the United States and Canada. He currently resides in Brentwood, Tennessee with his wife and two sons.
Bobby King - Visual Coordinator
Ron Hardin - Visual Design
Ron is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the world, having done many clinics throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Since
1999, Ron has served as a visual judge for Winter Guard International, annually adjudicating for many circuits, regional and world championships.
As an instructor, Ron has led visual teams earning six DCI World Championships and ten High Visual Awards, most recently including the
2012, 2013 & 2016 John Brazale Best Visual Award, and the 2013 & 2015 Steve Brubaker Best General Effect Award.
Ron's experience in the drum corps activity is extensive, spanning over twenty years. As a performer, he spent the 1991 and 1992 seasons with the Star of Indiana. Upon the completion of his performing career, Ron joined the Blue Devils as a member of their visual staff. After eight seasons, he then spent five years as the Visual Caption Head of the Santa Clara Vanguard, and four years as Visual Caption Head of the Canton Bluecoats before taking his current position as Visual Caption Head of the World Champion Carolina Crown, where he has served since 2011.