Pacific Crest proudly presents its 2019 production, entitled “Everglow.” Musical selections are inspired by Alan Silvestri, John Psathas, Jerry Goldsmith, Martin Sebastian Vogt, and Danny Elfman.
Why I Volunteer: Kathy and Brain Kross
The Kross Family came to Pacific Crest in 2018, and immediately jumped in to help. “Why do I volunteer,” you ask? I tend to wonder: Why wouldn’t I volunteer? Why wouldn’t I be there for my child’s developmental years? Why wouldn’t I watch her live out her dream? Why wouldn’t I support him in his […]
Why I Volunteer: Sal Nicrone
Sal Nicrone marched Drum Corps in the early 1970’s with The Chessmen in Easton, PA, and then with the Hawthorne Muchachos in New Jersey. They were fun years and he made friendships that he still has to this day. “When I was living in Pennsylvania my wife and I volunteered with the Cadets and C2. […]
Performer Profile: Paulina Laroya
Paulina Laroya joined Pacific Crest in 2015. After taking a year off, she returned for the 2017 season. Paulina is a member of our color guard and a student at UC Riverside. Tell us about your background and family. My hometown is Quezon City, Philippines, and I was raised there as an only child until […]
Performer Profile: Hayden Ford
Hayden Ford joined Pacific Crest in 2016. The 2017 season will be his second season as a trumpet player. Hayden is a student at CSU Long Beach. Tell us about your background and family. Though I was born in San Diego, California, I grew up in Redondo Beach. I have one older sister named Hannah. What brought […]
Performer Profile: Michelle Ho
Michelle Ho joined Pacific Crest 2016. The 2017 season will be her second season as a mellophone player. Tell us about your background and family. My hometown is Redondo Beach, California, but I was born in Harbor City, California. I have one older sister named Jennifer. What brought you to Pacific Crest? I joined Pacific […]
Why I Volunteer: Kay Bratton
Kay Bratton already had several years of drum corps volunteer experience prior to joining the Pacific Crest support staff. Though her daughter aged out of Pacific Crest in 2016, Kay plans to return for the 2017 season. “I’ll be perfectly honest, when my first child started marching drum corps, I wanted to volunteer to make sure the […]
Performer Profile: Matthew Shippey
Matthew Shippey first performed with Pacific Crest in 2016. The 2017 season will be his second as a member of the snare line. Tell us about your background and family. I was born and raised in San Diego, CA. I have 3 older siblings, 2 brothers and one sister. Their names are Mike, Sara, and […]