Interview With Scott Johnson

We sat down with Scott Johnson from the Blue Devils and discussed the 2009 DCI Championships, his life in drum corps, and what it means to him to be a part of the Dynasty family.

Meet Craig Dunn, Executive Director of Rhythm X Independent World
First of all, please tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Craig Dunn and I am the executive director of Rhythm X Independent World. I have been arranging and teaching percussion in central Ohio for 13 years. I am the assistant director of bands at Olentangy Liberty High School and teach first grade in the Olentangy School district. I was born and raised in Westerville, Ohio and marched in the Westerville South High School Marching Band. I have taught percussion at Westerville North High School, Westerville South High School, Fairborn High School, and Olentangy Liberty High School.

2. How did drumming become a part of your life?

When I was in the third grade I wanted to play trombone. We went to a marching band concert at Westerville South and my dad pointed out to me that the most graduating seniors were in the drum line. So I took my dads words to heart and decided drumming was for me! I took private lessons from Jeff Hartsough from the third grade through seventh grade. I often wondered if I would ever play drums beyond Jeff's front door. I can never thank him enough for everything he taught me.

Dynasty USA welcomes Shane Gwaltney, Indoor Percussion Guru and Choctawhatchee High School Caption Head!
Dynasty USA would like to welcome Shane Gwaltney to the Dynasty USA family. Shane brings an excellent heritage of indoor percussion excellence with his work with Choctawhatchee High School in Scholastic World and with Music City Mystique in Independent World along with many other groups too many to name here.
Shane has submitted answers to the now famous Dynasty USA interview page. As always it is interesting to read about what makes some of the best minds in brass and percussion work. I hope that you enjoy Shane's interview and that you all join us in welcoming Shane into the Dynasty USA family.

Dynasty USA interviews Jeremy R. Pratchard, Assistant Director of Bands, U of Arkansas
Dynasty USA is pleased to unveil it's new interview with Jeremy R. Pratchard who is the Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Arkansas. Enjoy seeing what is going on down at U of ARK. "We made the switch to Dynasty this season here at the University of Arkansas, and the drums are sounding and performing SWEET. I've never been happier with the quality of my instruments than I am with these drums. The tenor design alone sets Dynasty apart from all other companies, but the snares and basses are definitely above the rest as well. It's easy to get great sound and projection from anywhere on the field with these drums!"

New Dynasty USA Interview with Dave Ellis of Bakersfield High School, CA
Dynasty USA is pleased to introduce Dave Ellis in our new May Percussion interview. Dave, as many of you know, was a huge hit in the Bradway show BLAST and of course Dave is well know in marching circles all over the world. Please enjoy reading about Dave and the things that make him tick..............

New Brass Interview with Frank Williams, Brass Caption Head with the Glassmen!
Frank Williams has been prowling the sidelines of drum corps for as long as we can all remember! His accomplishments in music and life are plentiful and it is always fun to take a few moments each summer to sit and chat with Frank or watch him run a rehearsal. Enjoy this view into Frank!

Interview with Bill Bachman
This is the latest in our interview series. This one is with Bill Bachman. Bill reveals some cool thoughts in his interview and it is fun to read his answers in comparison with others on our interview list.......Enjoy!

New Brass Interview with Mark Waymire of the famed Madison Scouts!
This is the second in our latest run of brass interviews. Mark Waymire is the co-caption head of the famed Madison Scouts brass section and he brings to the drum corps world one of the most if not THE most exciting brass sound encompassed with energy and excitement. Enjoy getting to know Mark......and please visit the Scouts website as well.

Dynasty USA's new interview with Kidsgrove Scouts percussion caption head Phil Brown!
Here is Dynasty USA's newest interview with Phil Brown of the Kidsgrove Scouts in the United Kingdom. Phil is the percussion caption head of the Kidsgrove Scouts and a former member of the Madison Scouts! Enjoy his perspective from across the POND!

Mike Stevens Interview
Mike Stevens from Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio has finished his interview with Dynasty USA. Don't miss this!

Mike Heustis from American Fork High School
Mike Huestis Interview.