Category Archives: Academy Staff

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 […]

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 […]

The Academy is pleased to welcome the brass staff members of our educational team for 2024. Under the new leadership of Caption Head Michael Weber, and Assistant Caption Heads Christian Arteaga and Joe Smith, the staff brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and excitement to the members of the brass section. Returning to the team […]

The Academy is pleased to welcome two new leaders of our educational team for 2024. Join us in welcoming Michael Weber as Brass Caption Head and Ricardo Robinson-Shinall as Color Guard Caption Head.

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 […]

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 […]