Mike Maegly
Percussion Instructor/Arranger and Band Director at Kings High School, OH.

Mitch Marcum
I started playing drums at age 12. I played my first paid gig at age 15. I played in the Suncoast Sound Drum and Bugle Corps drum line from 1983-1987 where I played tenors for the 83'-84' seasons and then became snare section leader from 1985 to 1987. I also played drum set for the Suncoast Sound Jazz Ensemble during those years. During my years in drum corps and for several years after I had the honor of teaching percussion lines for almost every high school in Pinellas County. Since then I have been writing, recording, and performing with some of the best artists and bands in Florida, constantly working as a professional musician. Recently I have moved into the field of Computer Film Production and Editing on my free time when I'm not performing. I would like to personally thank Al Murray for his guidance through my adolescent years of playing drums and teaching me to play correct!

Mike Marino
Currently a Drummer/Percussionist for Christ Church of Orlando, Identity Student Ministries, Village Beatniks (at Disney’s Animal Kingdom), Groove Chefs (at Sea World Orlando), and percussion/group lead of UPBEAT (a stilt marching percussion ensemble), Mike is well-versed in many world, orchestral, and marching forms of percussion. He is endorsed by Vic Firth Inc and Dynasty Drums. A product of the University of Florida Gator Drumline and the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps, Mike has had the privilege to work with and learn from percussionists such as: Kit Chatham, Rich Viano, Lee Hansen, John Campese, and many more. Mike has instructed and arranged/composed for many groups throughout the state of Florida including: Santa Fe High School, Forest High School, Belleview Middle School, Belleview High School, Lecanto High School, Miami Senior High School, Barbara Goleman High School, Trinity Catholic High School, WGI Open Class ensemble Paradox Percussion Theatre, and more. For the 2009 WGI season Mike will be returning to World Class finalist, INFINITY Percussion, for his second year as Battery Coordinator. On the freelance side of music Mike is a studio percussionist for Ant Bytes Records, based just outside of the Orlando area. He's also had musical appearances with performers from all over the country, including rap artists The Rikshaw and Atlanta-based Ramisu, along with Christian recording artists Suzy Holmbeck, Lester & Holly Rector, and Sam Kenoly. Along with these accomplishments, Mike completed Associate Degrees in Business and Music in addition to his B.A. in Business Management. Other musical accomplishments for Mike include giving private lessons and clinics at many schools throughout central Florida. He is currently serving his second season as a percussion instructor for Winter Park High School as well as a percussion consultant for many other area schools. Mike stays active by making himself available for clinics, performances, and lessons and is always seeking new, challenging projects.

David Martin
David Martin was born into a family that has been active in drum corps since 1937. David joined his first corps in 1955 at the age of 5. By the age of 10 he became the soloist of a local junior corps, the Irondequoit Statesmen. He was also a member of the Magnificent Yankees of Utica and St. Joseph’s of Batavia, New York. David started his senior corps years in 1967 at the age of 16 with the Rochester Crusaders where he immediately became their soloist. In 1974 David began teaching, writing and soloing with the Rochester Phoenix, the Crusaders again and Mighty St. Joe’s Alumni. David was instrumental in the creation of the Empire Statesmen and served as their first musical director, arranger and soloist until 1991 when they won their first D.C.A. World Championship. In 1999 David was awarded Outstanding Soloist at the D.C.A. Championships in Allentown. David has adjudicated for DCI, DCE, DCA and NYSFBC since 1975. Currently, David plays lead trumpet in several local big bands as well as the Hit Men Brass Band. He has also performed with Phil Woods, Tom Harrell, Freddie Cole, Cornell University Jazz Ensemble, Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble and the Eastman School of Music Jazz Ensemble. In 1979 he began his public school teaching career and was the band director of the 1997 New York State Field Band Conference class champions. He is currently teaching music in the Rochester City School District. David holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Ithaca College, graduate hours from Eastman School of Music and a Master of Liberal Arts degree from State University of New York at Brockport. David is the founder, director, arranger and soloist for the 2002,2003,2004 DCA brass ensemble champion, Hit Men Brass Band. In 1999 David was inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame. He resides in Victor, New York with his wife Cheryl and their grandson Dylan.

Chris Mashburn
Chris Mashburn is a active percussion educator, clinician and designer in the North Texas Area. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of Percussion at North Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas and is Executive Director of the Spectrum Performing Arts Association. Spectrum is currently an up and coming Independent WGI Drumline based in the Dallas, Texas. Chris has had the pleasure of working with such groups as The Crossmen, as well as working in some of the top districts in the Nation, including Keller ISD, Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD, Lewisville ISD and currently Mesquite ISD. Chris is also a General Effect Judge for the North Texas Colorguard Association, the local WGI circuit in North Texas. Chris endorses Dynasty USA Percussion. He lives with his wife Jennifer, who works for the Dallas Cowboys, and his two dogs Baxter and Rudy.

Van Mathews
Van Mathews is the Associate Director of Bands at Haltom High School in Haltom City, TX. His teaching responsibilities include directing the Symphonic Band and Concert Band, assisting with the Symphonic Winds and Symphonic II Band, design and instruction for the Haltom Marching Band, and assistance with the Haltom cluster middle school bands. He began marching in 1984 with the Suncoast Sound Drum & Bugle Corps and aged out as a member of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. Prior to joining the Blue Devils in 2000, Van was the brass caption coordinator and a member of the Instructional Staff with the Madison Scouts from 1992-1999. Van received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina and his Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois. While at the University of Illinois, he completed all course work for the Ed. D. in Music Education. Other professional experiences include adjudicating marching contest across the United States and conducting clinics and consultations for various concert and marching programs throughout the United States and Europe. In 2000, Van joined the educational artist team for the Dynasty USA Corporation. His professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Gamma Beta Phi. He lives in North Richland Hills, Texas with his beautiful wife, Brenda and his sweet new daughter, Gabriella.

Martin McDaniel
Dynasty Brass Artist. Martin is the director of bands for Eisenhower Middle School in Rockford, IL. Martin’s extensive teaching experience includes Guilford High School, Nee-Hi’s Drum and Bugle Corps, Clinton, IA, the Marion Cadets, Marion, OH, the Phantom Regiment Cadets, Rockford, IL, Tebala Shrine Drum and Bugle Corps, Rockford, IL and the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, Rockford, IL. Martin is the assistant Commissioner, Judge Coordinator for Drum Corps Midwest and is an active judge in Drum Corps International and many marching band associations around the US and Japan. Martin is an active clinician with Dynasty USA doing clinics in the US, Japan, South Africa and Indonesia.

Nathan McLaren
Nathan McLaren has had sticks in his hands for as long as he can remember. Growing up with parents who are professional musicians and teachers, he was exposed to every style of music from Drum Corp, to Pipe Band, Broadway, and the Opera. A rudimental snare drum specialist, Nathan extends his skills with exceptional command of the drumset and knowledge attained from building traditional rope drums and modern hi-tension snare drums. While many were marching in a corp, Nathan spent his teenage years in pursuit of a career in baseball. Ultimately a serious injury sidelined those dreams, but the long hours spent on the practice pad while on the bus paid off. A Canadian individual snare champion, a member of the DCA I&E Champion Ensemble (CADRE), he also performs professionally with the North American Champion Toronto Police Pipe Band. Nathan is the instructor for Sultan of Oman's Royal Army Drumline in the Middle East, and is a proud endorser of Dynasty, Vic Firth and StickTape.com. He can be reached through his website at http://www.nathanmclaren.com.

Eric Melson
Eric started his marching percussion career at Clovis West High School in Fresno, CA. Eric was able to drum under many great instructors while he was there such as Dave Glyde, Shawn Glyde, Mike Atesalp, Alan Kristensen, and Jeff Lee. In 1993, Eric had the opportunity to participate in the first ever WGI Percussion Championships and brought home a first place finish for Clovis West. Eric went on and marched in the snare line for the Concord Blue Devils for four years. During his time there, the Blue Devils captured two DCI World Championships and two High Percussion awards. After Eric aged out of the Blue Devils, he continued his marching career by joining the Sacramento Freelancers WGI percussion ensemble. During this season the Freelancers captured first place in the Independent Open category. After performing, Eric went on to teach many percussion groups such as the Blue Devil ‘B’ corps, Yamato, Sacramento Freelancers, Clovis West High School, Clayton Valley High School, Buchanan High School, Tulare Union High School and Bullard High School. Currently Eric is working towards a Bachelors degree in Music Education from California State University, Fresno. Eric is also currently caption head/ arranger for Clovis East High School, Propel Percussion, and Fever Drum & Bugle Corps. Eric is also the battery arranger for Clovis West High School, an instructor for the Fresno State Marching Band, and an instructor at the Shawn Glyde Drum School.

Denis Mischenko
I am a 30 year old rudimental drummer from Moscow, Russia. I amd the drum teacher for the Moscow Rock College and I am working on making rudimental drumming popular here in Russia.

Jeff Mitchell
Jeff began marching in 1965, playing a one valve slip slide soprano bugle in his hometown of Newburgh, NY, with the Envoys. He later joined the Poughkeepsie Pacers and was instructed by such greats as Dennis DeLucia, Bob Bunce, Rich DeCola, and Joe Genaro. He has taught, arranged, and consulted for many corps over the years including the Kingston Indians, Hawthorne Muchachos, Bushwackers, and Sunrisers. He is presently a program consultant and brass caption head of the Connecticut Hurricanes. Jeff is known primarily for his judging, having been selected to work DCI Championships 17 times, including 7 Open Class finals. He has also judged championship contests for DCA, BOA, USSBA, Drum Corps Japan, Drum Corps Europe, and numerous marching band circuits. He is a former brass caption head for Drum Corps East, DCI Atlantic Division, DCA, and is a past judge coordinator for the New York State Field Band Conference. He holds a degree in Music Theory and Composition from the State University of New York at New Paltz and has performs professionally on trumpet and flugelhorn. Jeff earned a Masters degree in Therapeutic Recreation from CUNY Lehman College, and has a certificate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Boston University.

Kevin Moore
Kevin Moore is currently the Director of Percussion at O'Fallon Township H.S. in O'Fallon, Ill. He has taught and arranged for several high schools and colleges in Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas, and Arizona. During his drum corps career he marched tenors with the Phantom Regiment Cadets (1993-94) and also with the Division 2 World Champion Pioneer (1995-96). He started teaching in 2000 as the Tenor Technician/Percussion Visual Technician with the Kiwanis Kavaliers. He was also on the percussion staff with the Marion Cadets (2002-2003) which were awarded the Best Percussion Performance in DCI Division 3 in 2003. He is a proud Endorsing Artist for Dynasty USA, and is on the Vic Firth Education Team (PDT/MPS). Mr.Moore is an active clinician/adjuticator in the midwest. He is currently heading up "Legacy Percussion" which is a smaller scale percussion publications company that will offer several services in percussive education. Mr. Moore proudly plays and educates on Dynasty Percussion because he know they are "Simply the Best!"