Category Archives: Academy Staff

Returning Visual Staff Assume Caption Head Positions for The Academy DBC

We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps leadership team. Join us in welcoming Andrew Gregory and Robert Peterson as our Co-Caption Heads for the upcoming season. Their wealth of experience, dedication to excellence, and passion for the marching arts make them the perfect duo to lead our […]

Kelsey Brunson Joins The Academy Admin Team

Kelsey Brunson Joins The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps as Corps Manager The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its administration team, Kelsey Brunson, who will serve as Corps Manager and partnering with the recently appointed Corps Director, Josh Thye. Kelsey Brunson brings a wealth of experience and […]

Introducing the 2024 Design Team

The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps Welcomes the leaders of the 2024 Design Team. New to the team this year include Program Coordinator John Max McFarland, Artistic Designer Tony Nuñez, Consultant Brian Murphy, Drill Designer Justin Cunha, and Color Guard Caption Head Ricardo Robinson-Shinall. Returning to the team are Music Designer Fred Smith and Brass […]

The Academy Welcomes Josh Thye – Corps Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps Welcomes Josh Thye as New Corps Director Tempe, AZ – November 7, 2023 – The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, a world-renowned organization dedicated to fostering excellence in music and the performing arts, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Josh Thye as its new […]

Food Manager Position Available!

The Academy is beginning our search for the multitude of jobs needed for a successful season. A critical member of the team is the leader of the food program. The Academy Food Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the corps’ mobile kitchen truck. Responsibilities include planning, ordering and managing the […]

Corps Director Announcement!

After a lengthy search involving several worthy candidates, The Academy is excited to announce Dan Adams to be serving in the position of Corps Director for The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps is the flagship performing ensemble of the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts, Inc. As an expansion […]