You are invited to complete the Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization Annual Community Census. With the 50th anniversary of Drum Corps International and the end of our third decade as a participant both on the horizon, the eyes of Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization are laser-focused on the bright and strong future of our organization […]
Welcome Zak Stillwell: Our New Visual Designer
Last week, Zak Stillwell accepted Pacific Crest’s offer to be its new Visual Designer. In addition to designing the drill and staging for the 2022 production, Zak will coordinate with Visual Coordinator Gabe Escobedo to choreograph the corps’ musicians. Zak brings a noted record of success in design, instruction, and choreography, and he is excited […]
Zuniga to Serve as 2022 Artistic Director
Jonathan Zuniga was recently promoted to Artistic Director for the 2022 season. While leading the design team, he will also continue to compose and arrange the front ensemble and electronics scores for the production. Zuniga has been with Pacific Crest since 2017, and most recently served as Music Coordinator and Front Ensemble & Electronics Composer/Arranger. […]
Tony White Elected to Pacific Crest Board
Pacific Crest is pleased to share that Tony White has been elected to the organization’s Board of Directors. A nationally-recognized leader in music education and an accomplished musician, White has had an immeasurable impact on music students throughout the Los Angeles region. In his position as Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Education for the Beyond the […]
Mark Kveton Promoted to Education Programs Director
Pacific Crest is proud to announce that longtime staff member and alumnus Mark Kveton has taken on a new role as the organization’s Education Programs Director. As a former Drum Major for Pacific Crest (2008-2011), Kveton introduced Pacific Crest’s first Drum Major Camp 11 years ago. Since then, the annual program has served more than […]
Chris Henderson Promoted to Corps Director
Pacific Crest is excited to share that longtime staff member and alumnus Chris Henderson has been promoted to Corps Director. Henderson’s involvement with Pacific Crest spans over 15 years. After performing with the corps from 2005-2008, he returned as a visual instructor for the 2011 season. In 2013, he joined the tour administration team under […]
Pacific Crest Employment: Visual Designer
Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization is seeking a Visual Designer for its 2022 Drum and Bugle Corps. The Visual Designer’s primary responsibility is to stage the Drum Corps production. We seek a creative individual with experience who works best in a collaborative environment. The position description and application can be found at pacific-crest.org/employment. Resumes may […]
Help Us Purchase a Van!
You can help us add this important vehicle to our touring fleet. Transport support staff on tour Staff airport transfers Customizable to our needs COVID quarantine vehicle in 2021 Pacific Crest alumni Craig and Daisey Hilbun are leading the effort to raise $25,000. We are grateful for their leadership and support through their company Hiltop […]