Joe Venezia Brass Instructor Currently based out of Boston Massachusetts, JOSEPH VENEZIA is an active performer and educator. Joseph’s career has led him to perform across both the United States […]
Katie Takahashi Joins as Education Programs Director
Pacific Crest welcomes our new Education Programs Director, Katie Takahashi! A native of Walnut, CA, Ms. Takahashi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and her Teaching Credential from the […]
2021 Planning Under Way
There is much we do not know about 2021: The future of the pandemic is uncertain, and Drum Corps International (DCI) is studying a 2021 tour scenario that creates a […]
Nicole Casino Appointed Percussion Co-Caption Head
Pacific Crest is proud to announce that Nicole Casino will be joining our educational leadership team as Percussion Co-Caption Head for the 2021 season.
Stuart Pompel Named DCI’s 2020 World Class Director of the Year
We are proud to share that Pacific Crest’s own Stuart Pompel has been awarded DCI’s Director of the Year award for the 2020 season!
Genevieve Hilburn
Genevieve Hilburn Bass Drum Instructor GENEVIEVE HILBURN hails from Southern California, born and raised in Northern Los Angeles. She currently attends California State University Northridge in pursuit of a bachelor’s […]
Gilbert Nazari
Gilbert Nazari Bass Drum Instructor GILBERT NAZARI is a percussion educator and designer based in Southern California. His performance experience includes Dark Sky Percussion, RCC, Blue Stars, Mandarins, and Blue […]
David McGrath
David McGrath Program Coordinator DAVID J. McGRATH has directed high school bands the past thirty-five years in the states of Michigan, Georgia, and Texas. He holds a BA from DePauw […]