Natalie Brady Visual Instructor NATALIE BRADY is a visual designer, choreographer, and educator in the Greater Cincinnati/Dayton areas, working with a variety of high school, Open Class, and World Class […]
Gabriel Bustamante
Gabriel Bustamante Snare Instructor GABRIEL BUSTAMANTE’S marching experience includes Gold 2017-2019, POW 2019, and Pulse 2020-2022. As an instructor, he has taught numerous drumlines across San Diego county, and currently […]
Otto Peralta
Otto Peralta Bass Drum Instructor OTTO PERALTA is a percussion educator with over a decade-long commitment to advancement in talent in Southern California. His performance experience includes: Garfield Independent, Gold […]
Zach Wilson
Zach Wilson Snare Instructor ZACH WILSON began his marching career with Chino Hills HS from 2014-2017. He went on to march with the Blue Stars 2017, Pulse Percussion 2018-2022, and […]
Jack May
Jack May Tenor Instructor JACK MAY is a percussion educator from Diamond Bar, CA. He started his marching career at Diamond Bar High School while marching with Pacific Crest the […]
Luis Garcia
Luis Garcia Tenor Instructor LUIS GARCIA graduated from California State University of Fullerton with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He resides in Orange County, CA, working full-time as a […]
Matt Owen
Matt Owen Brass Assistant Caption Manager MATT OWEN is a globally touring electro-tubist, Army Bandsman, clinician, adjudicator, pianist, arranger, and composer—and a leading proponent for the marriage of brass and […]
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 […]




