Dr. Russell Gavin is a lifelong music educator, entrepreneur, and drum corps enthusiast. His professional experiences include teaching middle and high school band, serving on the music faculties of Stanford University and Baylor University, performing the role of...
Eddie Montoya has been a designer and marketing specialist for over 20 years, with experience spanning tech startups, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Since joining Vanguard Music and Performing Arts in late 2021, he has led a full website overhaul,...
Lisa Avilla-Weston was born in Santa Clara, California, the home of the Santa Clara Vanguard. Lisa was one of the neighborhood kids whose families were instrumental in helping to start the Corps. Her first year in the “B” Corps was 1971 and she moved on to the “A”...
Carol Abohatab brings more than forty years of experience as a performer, teacher, choreographer and designer to the pageantry arts community. She began working with the Vanguard A Corps in 1996 and remained involved through 2018, contributing in a wide range of roles...
Charles Iwanaga’s relationship with the Santa Clara Vanguard spans more than five decades as a performer, educator, administrator, volunteer, historian, and advocate for the marching arts. A native of San Martin, California, Charles developed his passion for music at...
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