Our recent and rapid growth is significantly affected by our clinicians and instructors. They are carefully selected from across the country based upon their success in their respective specialties. They all have earned a national reputation and have proved to be positive, enthusiastic, talented, creative and responsible educators. Their backgrounds come from major drum corps, universities, colorguards, high schools and other performing ensembles. The positive feedback we get from students and directors is substantial. The quality of our SW staff undoubtedly accounts for the very high return rate each summer.
Ben participated in the University of Illinois Marching Illini for four years. He played in the trumpet section for three years and then was one of the drum majors his last year. He received his SWC Drum Major First Class certification in the mace style during the summer of 2010. He will be student teaching [...] Read More
Brooke Atlas
SWC Instructor
— Drum Major Clinic
Brooke is a Drum Major for the Marching Illini at the University of Illinois. She is studying Music Education and is a part of the trombone studio at Illinois. Along with playing in concert and athletic bands, she is the president for the National Band Association at the U of I. She earned her first [...] Read More
Chris Kaatz
SWC Instructor
— Drum Major Clinic
Chris is the former Drum Major of the Troy Colt Marching Band from Troy, MI. In 2011, Chris earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with a Minor in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University. While at MSU, Chris marched five years in the prestigious Spartan Marching Band serving as Alto Saxophone Section and Squad [...] Read More
Drew Miller
SWC Instructor
— Drum Major Clinic
Drew is former Drum Major of the NorthWood High School Red Regiment. He performed in the Outback Bowl Parade and Halftime show, Disney’s Very Merry Christmas Parade, Hollywood Christmas Parade, Washington D.C. Memorial Day Parade, and the GMAC Bowl Game. It is his second year as Drum Major at Ball State University and is a [...] Read More
Emma Burrows
SWC Instructor
— Drum Major Clinic
Director at Moulton Middle School & Shelbyville High School
Emma is the former drum major of the Deerfield HS Marching Band in Deerfield, Illinois. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors degree in Music Education in 2010. While at the U of I, Emma served as drum major for the Marching Illini for three seasons and performed in the Rose Bowl [...] Read More
Garrett Jafano
SWC Instructor
— Drum Major Clinic
Garrett attends Michigan State University where he is a member of the Spartan Marching band and majors in media arts and technology. Last fall, Garrett was a member of the Central Michigan Marching band and marched at the GMAC Bowl in Mobil Alabama. In 2006-2008, Garrett served at the Drum Major of the Troy Colt [...] Read More
John Tousignant
SWC Instructor
— Drum Major Clinic
John is the former drum major of the Brighton High School Marching Band in Brighton, MI. He is entering his senior year at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and pursuing a major in civil engineering, and upon graduation he will earn a commission into the United States Navy. John is a member [...] Read More
