Kent Cater

Kent Cater

Kent has had a long and illustrious career with the Vanguard, having marched in the Vanguard B Corps from 1973-1975, the Vanguard A Corps from 1976-1980, and then moving on to teach the A Corps Bass Drum line from 1981-1996.  After a few years sabbatical, Kent then...
Charlie Anderson

Charlie Anderson

Charlie “Chaz” Anderson grew up in Santa Clara, just down the street from Jefferson Middle School, the birthplace of the Santa Clara Vanguard. He was first introduced to drum corps by his best friend at Wilcox High School, Tim Kelly. Having attended Jefferson Middle...
Bud Romo

Bud Romo

Lucian Henry Romo, more commonly known as “Bud,” first got involved with the Santa Clara Vanguard when his son joined the Corps in 1971. At that time, Bud began volunteering and helping get the Vanguard Bingo program onto its feet. Eventually, he was appointed...
Curt Moore

Curt Moore

Curt Moore grew up in Belmont California, graduated Carlmont High and then San Jose State University where he studied percussion with Anthony Cirone. After some time off to pursue drum set playing opportunities, Curt returned to SJSU and finished his B.A. degree in...
Bob Kalkofen

Bob Kalkofen

Bob started his drum corps life in 1963 at the age of 13 with the Troopers “B” Corps. At that time, potential members had to wait for a position in the “A” Corps. In 1965, Bob earned a position in the Casper Troopers “A” Corps snare line. He marched in that snare line...