Meet the Members: 2020 SCV Drum Majors

Feb 25, 2020 | Santa Clara Vanguard, Blog Post

At the center of every strong drum corps is a strong team of member leadership who serves the corps both on and off the field. As a liaison between performers and staff, this team of veteran members takes on additional responsibility, puts in the extra effort to lead by example, and sets a standard for the entire group. We are proud to announce our 2020 Santa Clara Vanguard Drum Majors: Andrew Launier, Lizzie Rivera, and Aaron Bouchard!

“Watching Andrew, Lizzie, and Aaron work together has been nothing short of inspiring. They are always on task, always looking for ways to serve their membership at the highest level, and truly showing themselves to be leaders in every sense of the word,” said Ivan De La Cruz, SCV Corps Director. “It’s an exciting time for the Vanguard with these 3 incredible pillars serving as the foundation for the 2020 season. I know I can speak for the staff and administration when I say Vanguard is in great hands with them leading the way!”

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