Several A&M-Commerce Students and Faculty Participate in DCI
Many students and faculty from Texas A&M University-Commerce participated in Drum Corps International (DCI) during the past summer. DCI has been a leader in producing events for the world's most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. The annual DCI Tour sees performance ensembles compete in a variety of competitive events.
The following A&M-Commerce students participated in DCI this summer:
- Genevieve Hilburn, 2nd year grad student, Pacific Crest, Bass Drum Instructor
- Makena Mailer, Junior, Santa Clara Vanguard, Marimba
- Adam Whoolery, Junior, Boston Crusaders, Marimba
- Stephen Mann, Junior, The Cavaliers, Percussion
- John Wolff, Sophomore, Crossmen, Snare Drum
- Trey Lewis, Senior, The Troopers, Timpani
- Jesse Vela, Senior, The Troopers, Marimba
- Carter Torn, Junior, The Troopers, Vibraphone
- Danyel Buentello, Junior, The Troopers, Vibraphone
- Brenley Rowland, Senior, The Troopers, Percussion
- Beau Bavousett, Incoming Freshman, Santa Clara Vanguard, Bass Drum
- Noah Caldera, Incoming Freshman, Blue Knights, Vibraphone
- Isaiah Davidson, Incoming Freshman, The Cavaliers, Vibraphone
- Collin Sampson, Incoming Freshman, The Cavaliers, Timpani
- Jean-Luc Poulin, Incoming Freshman, Madison Scouts, Tenors
- Rose Brown, Incoming Freshman, Guardians, Vibraphone
The following adjunct faculty also participated in DCI:
- Sandi Rennick, Percussion Instructor, Santa Clara Vanguard and The Troopers, Front Ensemble Arranger
- Lauren Teel, Percussion Instructor, The Troopers, Drumline Caption Head
- Tanner Leonardo, Percussion Instructor, The Troopers, Sound Specialist
- Jeff Ausdemore, Percussion Instructor, Drum Corps International, Percussion Judge
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