John F. Grant: Music Director
Education: Degree in Music Education, Concentration Trumpet, at the University of Delaware.
Certified: Delaware teacher K-12 Music
In the past I have worked with many high school marching bands including Thomas Dale HS in Chester, VA, Elkton HS in Elkton, MD, and Glasgow HS, in Newark, DE. In these positions I gained experience arranging music and writing drill for a marching band. During the summer of 2001 I was an IMPACT staff member of the George Parks Drum Major Academy where Drum Majors from high school bands all over the east coast attend camp to better their performance on the marching field. During school I was a 4 year member of the UD Marching Band where I served as a staff member for 3 years; 99- Music Section Leader, 00 Drill Section Leader, 01 Music Coordinator for Brass section.
Kyle Sturgis: Drill Instructor
Kyle is a 2004 graduate of the University of Delaware where he was a 4 year member of the UD Marching Band.
He was a UDMB Drum Major during the bands 2003 season, in addition to serving as a Drill Section Leader in 02 and a student staff member in 01. During the summer of 2001 Kyle was an IMPACT staff member of the George M. Parks Drum Major Academy, working with High School Drum Majors from all over the east coast. He has taught marching band at the High School level for several years with various groups, most recently with Glasgow HS in Newark DE, and McKean HS in Wilmington DE. Kyle specializes in show drill, individualized and ensemble marching, overall visual effect, and performance technique
Stephanie Westcott: Color Guard Instructor
Stephanie is a 2002 graduate of the University of Delaware where she was a member of the UD Marching Band Colorguard for 4 years. She has been involved in the world of Colorguard for 13 years. She marched four years at McKean HS and has instructed for 5 years with other Delaware high schools including DMA for 2. She has marched both indoor and outdoor Colorguard programs and also marched one season with the Drum Corps Jersey Surf. She is studied in all areas of Colorguard including dance, flag, saber, and rifle.
Marching Band Leaders
Drum
Majors: Ashley Markey and Jake Gruber
Percussion Section Leader: Patrick Fleming