Eric Shriver
Ensemble Director, Battery Manager & Arranger
Currently:
Gold Drum & Bugle Corps – Percussion Director and Battery Arranger, Since 2020
Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps – Snare Tech, Since 2019
Sunny Hills HS – Percussion Director, Since 2014
West HS – Percussion Director, Since 2014
SCPA – Member of Classification Committee
The Build-Up Method – Creator/Owner
Previously:
Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps – Percussion Caption Head, 2013-2018, Battery Arranger, 2017-2018
Élan Percussion Ensemble – Battery Arranger, 2020
Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps – Snare Tech, 2009-2012
Pulse Percussion Ensemble – Snare Tech, Battery & Ensemble Coordinator, Ensemble Consultant, 2008-2015
Rowland High School – Percussion Director, 2008-2018
Performance Experience:
Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps – Snare, 2004-2006, Section Leader, 2005-2006
Pulse Percussion – Snare, Ensemble Leader 2005-2007
Black Knights Winter Percussion – 2003-2004
Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps – 2002-2003
RCC Marching Band – 2002
Education:
California Polytechnic University (Pomona, CA) – Bachelor of Arts – Music (Industry Studies)
Product Affiliations:
Zildjian Cymbals
Remo Drumheads
Yamaha Percussion
Innovative Percussion
About Me:
Eric lives in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, with his Wife Amanda, Daughter Charlotte, Dog Sammy, and Cat Luna
Sarah Culbertson
Front Ensemble Manager
Performance Experience:
Blue Devils B Drum & Bugle Corps – Front Ensemble, 2016
Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps – Front Ensemble, 2017
Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps – Front Ensemble, 2018-2019
RCC Indoor Percussion – Front Ensemble, 2017-2020 – Section Leader 2020
Education:
University of San Diego –Studying Environmental and Ocean Sciences
Personal:
Pursuing jazz vibraphone as a hobby on the side
Emmanuel Mora
Battery Staff – Snares
Currently:
Gold Drum & Bugle Corps – Percussion Staff
Performance Experience:
Pulse Percussion Ensemble
POW Percussion
Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps
Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps
Gold Drum & Bugle Corps
About Me:
Emmanuel Mora is a multi-instrumentalist based in Orange County. This will be Emmanuel’s second season as snare tech.
William Abraamyan
Battery Staff – Snares
Currently:
Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps – Percussion Staff
Herbert Hoover HS – Percussion Staff
Performance Experience:
Pulse Percussion Ensemble
Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps
POW Percussion
Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps
Aya Strauss
Battery Staff – Snares
Currently:
North Torrance HS – Percussion Director
Mira Costa HS – Battery Instructor
Palisades CHS – Battery Instructor
Savanna HS – Battery Instructor
LA Chargers Thunderbolt Drumline – Member
Sidle Entertainment – Performer
Previously:
Santa Monica HS – Battery Manager/Arranger
Elan Percussion Ensemble – Snare Instructor
Performance Experience:
Broken City Percussion – 2019
POW Percussion – 2018
Dark Sky Percussion – 2016-2017
Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps – 2017
Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps – 2015
Gold Drum & Bugle Corps – 2014
UCLA Marching Band
Education:
UCLA – Received a degree in Cognitive Science
Product Affiliations:
Vic Firth
About Me:
Aya is a percussion educator, performer, and arranger who lives in Torrance, CA. In her spare time she enjoys going to her CrossFit gym and teaching herself new instruments.
Sam Wright
Battery Staff – Tenors
Previously:
POW Percussion – Staff
Cap City Percussion – Staff
Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps – Staff
Shadow Drum & Bugle Corps –Staff
Carmel HS – Staff
Chino Hills HS – Staff
Center Grove HS – Staff
South Pasadena HS – Staff
Performance Experience:
Rhythm X – 2016-2018
Redline Percussion – 2015
Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps – 2016-2017
Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps – 2015
Jersey Surf Drum & Bugle Corps – 2014
Education:
Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis – Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications
About Me:
Sam graduated from Center Grove HS and decided to relocate from his hometown of Greenwood, IN to Los Angeles, CA after the conclusion of DCI’s 2019 season. Sam currently works as an Account Manager with Security Dealer Marketing and enjoys spending his time with family/friends, trying as many taco trucks as possible, and washing his hands.
Phil Viani
Battery Staff – Tenors
Previously:
Gold Drum and Bugle Corps – Percussion Staff
Carlsbad HS – Staff
Mission Hills HS – Staff
Vista HS – Staff
Performance Experience:
Pulse Percussion – 2016 & 2017
POW Percussion- 2014 & 2015
The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps – 2013
Education:
San Diego State University – Bachelor’s of Sciences in Business Administration- Marketing
About Me:
Phil is a videographer and photographer based in the San Diego area. His love for coffee led him to his job at Philz Coffee. When he’s not shooting photos and making coffee, Phil enjoys living an active lifestyle and spending time with family & friends.
Brady Giard
Battery Staff – Bass Drums
Currently:
Gold Drum & Bugle Corps – Percussion Staff
Chila Vista HS – Percussion Staff
Performance Experience:
Pulse Percussion
Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps
About Me:
When I am not teaching music I am working for the YMCA in their PrimeTime Department, watching Netflix, or recording a podcast with my friends.
Otto Peralta
Battery Staff – Bass Drums
Currently:
Mira Costa High School – Battery Instructor
West High School – Battery Instructor
La Quinta High School – Battery Instructor
Previously:
Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps
POW Percussion
Vessel Indoor
Performance Experience:
Pulse Percussion
Pow Percussion
Garfield Independent
The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps
Gold Drum & Bugle Corps
Zach Freeman
Battery Staff – Cymbals
Previously:
Meraki Percussion – Cymbal Staff
Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps – Cymbal Staff
South Pasadena High School – Drill Designer, Visual/Cymbal Staff
Bolsa Grande High School – Drill Designer, Visual/Cymbal Staff
Gahr High School – Cymbal Staff
Performance Experience:
Pulse Percussion – 2015, 2017-2019
POW Percussion – 2016
The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – 2017-2018
Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps – 2016
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps – 2014-2015
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles – Bachelors of Arts, Bassoon Performance
About Me:
Zach Freeman is a Los Angeles based designer, performer, and educator who prioritizes being a better musician as his main focus for his students.
Michael Tran
Front Ensemble Staff
Currently:
Rancho Cucamonga HS – Front Ensemble Tech, Since 2018
Performance Experience:
Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps – Vibraphone, 2016, Xylophone, 2017-2019
RCC Indoor Percussion – Xylophone, 2016-2019, Marimba, 2020
Education:
California Polytechnic University (Pomona, CA) – Bachelor of Arts – Music (Education)
About Me:
Michael Tran is an experienced percussionist, educator, and ukulelist in the Southern California Region. Driven by a philosophy of flow, he provides a holistic perspective acquired from many years in the marching activity. Outside of the classroom, Michael is a family man who enjoys roller blading and video games.
Garrison Goodwin
Front Ensemble Staff
Currently:
Chavez Middle School – Front Ensemble Coordinator
SB Percussion – Front Ensemble Coordinator
Previously:
Westlake HS – Front Ensemble Staff
Rancho Cucamonga HS – Front Ensemble Staff
Performance Experience:
Concord Blue Devils – Synth 2016-2018
RCC Indoor Percussion – Synth 2018-2019
About Me:
Garrison is a Southern California born and based musician with a strong background in Jazz music and building positive cultures with his ensembles. He strives to push the musical ceiling of those around him while relating the lessons learned during the season back to everyday life situations. Garrison most recently was a featured soloist in RCC’s 2019 production.