Meet the 2019 SCV Caption Managers

Nov 13, 2018 | News, Santa Clara Vanguard

Following the recent announcement of the 2019 SCV Design Team and appointment of David Yunis as SCV Corps Director, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is now pleased to introduce the 2019 Santa Clara Vanguard Caption Managers!

“This team is made up of world class educators who are some of the greatest minds in our activity today,” said David Yunis, SCV Corps Director. “Just seeing the incredible work they did with the corps last year has me that much more excited to kick off the 2019 season.”

Left – Right, Top – Bottom: Paul Rennick (Percussion Caption Manager), KJ Stafford (Assistant Percussion Caption Manager), Chip Crotts (Brass Caption Supervisor), Mark Nichols (Brass Caption Manager), Ryan Adamsons (Assistant Brass Caption Manager), Daniel Riley (Color Guard Caption Manager), Laura Gasper (Assistant Color Guard Caption Manager), Wayne Harris (Performance Coach), Matt Hartwell (Visual Caption Manager), Donnie Hull (Assistant Visual Caption Manager).

Click HERE to read more about this team and the full 2019 SCV Education Staff.

“We are beyond excited to have this amazing group of educators return to lead our captions in 2019,” said Scott Koter, SCV Program Coordinator. “Beyond their outstanding teaching expertise and superb organizational skills, each member of this team personifies the highest standards for professionalism, as well as advocacy for their students. It’s going to be a fantastic season for SCV!”

Prospective members can CLICK HERE to sign up for a 2019 Vanguard Audition event!

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