Laura Elliott is a recent graduate from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Geography. She joined the Santa Clara Vanguard educational staff as a mellophone instructor in 2024. Prior to teaching, Laura...
Dr. Spence Howell is honored to join the Santa Clara Vanguard brass staff, bringing a deep background in drum corps and a commitment to guiding young brass musicians. Dr. Howell’s DCI journey began as a performer with Carolina Crown, where he marched in the mellophone...
Taylor Trevino has been on Vanguard Visual Staff since 2011. His drum corps experience began with the Santa Clara Vanguard, marching mellophone in 2009 and aging-out on trumpet in 2010. He currently serves as the Associate Director of Bands and Marching Band Director...
Seth Murphy comes to The Santa Clara Vanguard for the 2024 season with over 20 years of drum corps teaching experience. He has worked with groups such as Carolina Crown, Blue Stars, Pacific Crest, Mandarins, and The Cadets asa brass technician and Brass Caption...
Travis is a percussion performer and educator currently based in DFW. As a member of the Santa Clara Vanguard, he marched 3 seasons on quads aiding the percussion section to win the Fred Sanford Award in 2016 and 2017. He is also an alumni of the Troopers and Spokane...
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