Elise Hawkes
Brass Team
Brass Team
Elise Hawkes is excited to join the Blue Stars brass team this summer. She marched with Crossmen Drums and Bugle Corps, as well as The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, and has spent several summers teaching various world-class groups.
Elise resides in Fort Worth, Texas, works as a medical music therapist, and spends her free time running.
Olivia Ellsworth
Brass Team
Brass Team
Olivia is a freelance musician and music educator based out of the northern Virginia area.
Her drum corps experience lies deep within tradition, marching trumpet with the Cadets Drum and Bugle corps from 2021 to aging out in 2023. She was a featured cornet soloist in the production titled “Atlas Rising,” showcasing her diverse musical abilities, meshing together drum corps and British style brass band. After her age-out, she was a part of the brass team at the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle corps for their 2024 season.
Olivia is at the finish line for her degree at James Madison University obtaining a Bachelor’s of Music Performance. At her time at JMU, she was an active performer playing in the British style brass band, Wind Symphony, Symphony, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Marching Royal Dukes, and an NTC qualified trumpet ensemble.
She is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Blue Stars teams for their upcoming season!
Daniel Bartley
Brass Team
Brass Team
Daniel Bartley is currently a student at the University of Arkansas, pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Instrumental Education and Music Composition. Additionally, he has spent the past two Fall semesters teaching marching band at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Daniel has also worked with the marching bands at Grand Saline High School and his alma mater, Canton High School, as a choreographer and visual instructor.
Daniel began his DCI journey with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps in 2018 and 2019 as abaritone member. He then was a member of the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps from 2020 to 2023. From 2021 to 2023, Daniel was a baritone soloist for the Blue Stars, while serving as Horn Sergeant in 2023.
The time Daniel has spent as a performer in the marching arts is something he will always cherish. Daniel is thrilled to be on brass staff for the Blue Stars in 2025.
Tom Santiago
Brass Team
Brass Team
Tom Santiago is currently the Band Director at Riverview Middle School in Huntington, Indiana. In addition to this, he also teaches marching band at both Huntington North High School and Carroll High School.
Prior to teaching at the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps, Tom graduated from Ball State University in 2023 with a degree in Instrumental Music Education. At Ball State, he performed with the Ball State Wind Ensemble as principal Euphonium, the Ball State Jazz Ensemble 1 in the trombone section, the Ball State Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, and the Ball State Trombone Choir. Tom currently plays in Old Crown Brass Band as Assistant Principal Euphonium.
Tom was a member of the Blue Stars in the 2021 and 2022 seasons and is ecstatic to be joining the Brass Staff for the 2025 season.
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Administrative Staff
- Apr 15, 2024 Brad Furlano
- Apr 15, 2024 Brad Harris
- Apr 15, 2024 Lizzie Miller
- Apr 15, 2024 Steve Stueck
- Apr 15, 2024 Heather Tollers
- Apr 15, 2024 Jack Pantaleo
- Apr 15, 2024 Mike Andrews
- Apr 15, 2024 Sue Wilson
- Apr 15, 2024 Abby Musick
- Apr 15, 2024 Kyle Winn
- Apr 15, 2024 Fred Feeney
- Apr 15, 2024 Kyle Gillikin
- Apr 15, 2024 Aaron Meyer
- Apr 15, 2024 Mike Roberts
- Apr 15, 2024 Cory Jones
- Apr 15, 2024 Cade Samons
- Apr 15, 2024 Becky Winger
- Apr 15, 2024 Jordon Pinchback
- Apr 15, 2024 Makayla Lockhart
- Apr 15, 2024 Samantha Jensen
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Audio Team
- Sep 5, 2022 Josh Guttveg
- Sep 4, 2022 David Nekula
- Sep 3, 2022 Katherine Stone
- Sep 2, 2022 Rohan Bhat
- Sep 1, 2021 Anita McClane
- Aug 28, 2021 Anna Kammerer
- Aug 5, 2020 Audrey Morales
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Brass Staff
- Oct 3, 2024 Travis Larson
- Oct 3, 2024 Craig Adams
- Oct 3, 2024 Amanda Petro
- Jan 25, 2023 Adam Vernon-Young
- Jan 25, 2023 Anthony Cruddas
- Jan 25, 2023 Christopher Agwu
- Jan 25, 2023 Dr. Joseph Gray
- Jan 25, 2023 Alex Askew
- Jan 25, 2023 Caleb Brigham
- Jan 25, 2023 Jacob Carpenter
- Jan 25, 2023 Jordan English
- Jan 25, 2023 Cora Gilreath
- Jan 25, 2023 Ian Hoffman
- Jan 25, 2023 Calvin Householder
- Jan 25, 2023 Jared Kaufman
- Jan 25, 2023 Dr. Jason Rinehart
- Jan 25, 2023 Stefan Roose
- Jan 25, 2023 Austin Cilone
- Jan 25, 2023 Dr. Jay Sconyers
- Jan 25, 2023 Brandon Clark
- Jan 25, 2023 Elise Hawkes
- Jan 25, 2023 Olivia Ellsworth
- Jan 25, 2023 Daniel Bartley
- Jan 25, 2023 Tom Santiago
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Caption Head
- Mar 30, 2025 John Kregler
- Mar 29, 2025 Malan Messemore
- Oct 3, 2024 Travis Larson
- Oct 3, 2024 Greg Power
- Oct 3, 2024 Craig Adams
- Oct 3, 2024 Amanda Petro
- Oct 3, 2024 Roger Marquis
- Oct 3, 2024 Luke Zamprelli
- Oct 3, 2024 Tyler Propfe
- Sep 11, 2024 Jordan Garza
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Color Guard Staff
- Apr 1, 2025 Michael Shapiro
- Mar 30, 2025 John Kregler
- Mar 29, 2025 Malan Messemore
- Mar 29, 2025 Anthony Garcia
- Mar 28, 2025 Justin Turner
- Mar 27, 2025 Kristen Zotti
- Mar 26, 2025 Seth Thomas
- Mar 25, 2025 Joshua De Guzman
- Mar 25, 2025 Krystal Cookie Shepherd-Greene
- Mar 25, 2025 Brittany Shepherd
- Mar 25, 2025 Leah Francis
- Mar 23, 2025 Carrie Appel
- Mar 22, 2025 Wesley Tyree
- Mar 21, 2025 Alex Serrano
- Mar 20, 2025 Natasha Rupert
- Mar 18, 2025 Charlee Facundo
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Design Team
- Apr 1, 2025 Michael Shapiro
- Sep 7, 2022 Jim Wunderlich
- Sep 7, 2022 Kevin Ford
- Sep 6, 2022 Andrew Markworth
- Sep 6, 2022 Zach Schlicher
- Jun 7, 2022 Kris Galbreath
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Front Ensemble Staff
- Sep 11, 2024 Jordan Garza
- Sep 11, 2024 Sarah Santa Cruz
- Sep 11, 2024 Clark Floer
- Sep 11, 2024 Adam Whoolery
- Sep 11, 2024 Trysten Cook
- Sep 11, 2024 Jai Price
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Health & Wellness Staff
- Jan 25, 2023 Rita Acosta, LAT, ATC, EMT
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Percussion Staff
- Oct 3, 2024 Greg Power
- Nov 26, 2023 Cameron Ayers
- Nov 26, 2023 George Collins
- Nov 26, 2023 Benjamin Pyles
- Nov 26, 2023 David Ramirez
- Nov 26, 2023 Bryan Criswell
- Nov 26, 2023 Isaiah Wood
- Nov 26, 2023 Charlie Davis
- Nov 26, 2023 Luis Garcia
- Nov 26, 2023 Evan Smith
- Nov 26, 2023 Max Salce
- Nov 26, 2023 Genevieve Hilburn
- Nov 26, 2023 Kyle Harry
- Nov 26, 2023 Kobe Sanders
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Visual Staff
- Oct 3, 2024 Roger Marquis
- Oct 3, 2024 Luke Zamprelli
- Oct 3, 2024 Tyler Propfe
- Jan 25, 2023 Jonny Zollo
- Jan 25, 2023 Brad Donoris
- Jan 25, 2023 Jacoby Taylor
- Jan 25, 2023 Doug Hall
- Jan 25, 2023 Chris Hardesty
- Jan 25, 2023 Matt Katafiasz
- Jan 25, 2023 Aaron Spiegel
- Jan 1, 2021 Matthew Hurtado
- Dec 31, 2020 Cheyanne Dougherty
- Dec 31, 2020 Adara Joiner
- Dec 31, 2020 Jorden Charles
- Sep 10, 2020 Will Carroll
- Sep 9, 2020 Ryan Stratford
- Sep 9, 2020 Jason Schmidt
- Sep 5, 2020 Yukari Nakazawa