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Our kids have made great gains using the many lessons taught at FJM camp, and not just in equipment technique!

Carol Manning

Director, Douglas High School Color Guard, Douglas MA

Clark University Clinic

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Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
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Staff

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World Class Instruction at FJM Clinics

The FJM Clinic Staff brings instructional and performance experience from the nations top college and high school marching bands, drum corps, winter guards, dance teams, and twirling lines. We recruit and employ talented performers and instructors from organizations such as The Cavaliers, The Glassmen, Boston Crusaders, Crown Guard, Northeast Independent, Corona, Blessed Sacrament, Zydeco, Northern Lights, Pride of Cincinnati, Onyx, the University of Arizona, Louisiana State University, the University of Nebraska, Purdue University, The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati, the University
of Notre Dame, North Carolina State University, Bowling Green State University,
and Miami University.

Each clinic is run by a clinic administrator with an extensive background in education, leadership, and pageantry instruction. With a combined 30 years of FJM clinic experience, our three administrators hold bachelors and masters degrees in education, psychology, communication, music, and school counseling.

You simply will not find a more highly qualified and
well trained instructional staff!

Name and Bio	Photo
KELSEY BALLANCE Drum Major/Leadership Kelsey is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is a Fiction Writing Major at the University of Pittsburgh. She currently performs with the University of Pittsburgh Marching Band, pep band, and the University Concert Ensemble. Kelsey was the drum major for the Pine-Richland High School marching band in Pennsylvania.
HARRY BARBEE Drum Major/Leadership Harry was a member of and drum major for the Lee County High School Marching Yellow Jackets. He also performed with the community orchestra and worked as a mentor within the Lee County School System. Harry is a student at North Carolina State University, double majoring in International Politics and Sociology. He is a trombonist for the Power Sound of the South Marching Band as well as the Varsity Pep Band.
ROBERT BARRETT Clinic Administrator Robert attended Canyon Del Oro High School where he served as section leader, drum major, and participated in the regional honor band. He earned his Music Education degree at the University of Arizona. While at the U of A, he was a member of the Pride of Arizona Marching Band where he was a section leader, drum major, and teaching assistant. Robert also was a member of the pep band, wind symphony, Symphonic band, and saxophone quartet while at the U of A and coordinated the Pride of Arizona's leadership camp for Arizona high school students. He has worked with dozens of high school and middle school band programs in the Tucson and Phoenix areas. His teaching experience also includes serving as an Arts Integration Specialist for Opening Minds through the Arts at Fruchthendler Elementary School, assistant teacher at Robins Elementary School, Assistant Director of Marching Band at Sahuaro HS, and the Pueblo Gardens K-8 Exceptional Education program. Robert is currently working towards a masters degree in Educational Leadership And Curriculum Design through Northern Arizona University.
STACEY CHAPARRO Color Guard Stacey attends Kutztown University where she is majoring in Secondary Spanish Education. She was the captain for the Pocono Mountain West High School Colorguard in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Stacey has been a color guard instructor at PMWHS, and is currently instructing the color guard at Wilson High School in Pennsylvania.
MATT DUDEK Drum Major/Leadership Matt is a student at Oakland University in Michigan where he is majoring in Music and minoring in Theatre. He was a timpanist for the Lake Erie Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, a section leader for the Kiwanis Kavaliers, and the timpanist for the Glassmen. Matt is an instructor for Lamphere High School, and works with many other schools throughout the state of Michigan.
ADAM FAIRCLOTH Color Guard Adam is from Clayton, North Carolina and currently lives in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Western Carolina University and is currently a Finance and Marketing at Wright State University. Adam has marched with the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps, Consortio Winter Guard, First Flight Winter Guard, Corona World Winterguard, and Crown Guard. He has taught color guard in North Carolina, Texas, and Ohio including Clayton High School, Smithfield Selma High School, Little Elm High School, Carroll High School, and Miamisburg Junior High.
DANIELLE GLADEAU Color Guard Danielle is a graduate of Miamisburg High School where she was a long time member of the Miamisburg Winterguard and Fall guard. She is currently attending Miami University, working toward her degree in Early Childhood Education. She is a member of Consortio Color Guard and an instructor for the Miamisburg Color Guard programs.
ALICIA GORMAN Color Guard Alicia is a resident of Arlington, Massachusetts. She has performaned with The Boston Crusaders, St. Patrick's of Stoneham, MA, Emerald Marquis Colorguard, and Blessed Sacrament Winterguard. Alicia has also served as a movement technician with Blessed Sacrament as well as instructing color guards in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Florida. She is the color guard instructor for the Boston College Screaming Eagle Marching Band.
MADDIE GREENE Color Guard Maddie was a member of the Northmont High School Colorguard and Winterguard program and was also a member of the leadership team for that program. In the past she has been the instructor for the Northmont Wee-Bolts Colorguard and Winterguard. Maddie currently attends Minnesota State University where she is studying Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations.
KATEY HEADLEY Majorette/Twirling Katey resides in Bellefontaine, Ohio and attended Indian Lake High School. She has performed as a majorette with the Indian Lake High School Marching Band. She also has performed as a member of the Razz-M-Tazz studios for many years and has served as a baton instructor for RMT studios, as well.
MATT HUGHES Clinic Administrator Originally from Stevens, Pennsylvania, Matt currently lives in Kettering, Ohio . Matt graduated from Shippensburg University where he received his degree in Business Education and also holds a Masters degree in Instructional Technology. Matt served as drum major for both his high school as well as the Shippensburg University Marching Band. Currently Matt teaches Business at Fairmont High School and works with several marching bands and color guards in Ohio.
MATT KOEHLER Drum Major/Leadership Matt is a music education major at Bowling Green State University, with an emphasis in both choral and instrumental music. He was a squad leader and drum major for the BGSU Falcon Marching Band. Matt is a trumpet player in the Wind Symphony and is also a member of the BGSU a capella group HeeBeeBG's and the Men's Chorus.
SCOTT MATLICK Clinic Administrator Scott Matlick received his Bachelor's of Music in Music Education from the University of Arizona. While at the U of A, Scott studied saxophone with Dr. Kelland Thomas. He also served as drum major of the Pride of Arizona Marching Band. During his undergraduate program, he was a teaching assistant for Dr. Carl Hancock's and performed with the Wind Symphony, Athletic Bands, and Symphonic Choir. He has worked with many band programs in the state of Arizona. Scott was the band director at Sunnyside High School in Tucson and is currently pursuing his Master's degree in instrumental conducting at the University of Arizona. In 2009, Scott served as Interim Director of the Pride of Arizona Marching Band. Scott continues to study conducting and music arrangement in the athletic, jazz, and chamber ensemble genres.
DARREN MICKENS Color Guard Darren currently resides in Kennesaw, Georgia. He attended Rock Hill High School, where he was a member of the winter guard. Darren has also performed with Etude Independent Winter Guard, Phantom Regiment Winter Guard, Crown Guard, Pride of Cincinnati, and Carolina Crown Drum Corps. He has taught color guard for many years in South Carolina and Georgia.
CHELSEA MCLANDSBOROUGH Color Guard Chelsea is from New Philadelphia, Ohio and is a student at Kent State University, earning her degree in Early Childhood Education. She was a member of Kaleidoscope Winterguard as well as the New Philadelphia marching band, serving as a section and squad leader. She currently marches with Collage Independent Winterguard and is the color guard instructor for the Strasburg HighSchool Marching band.
HAL MELIA Drum Major/Leadership Hal is currently attending the University of Notre Dame where he is pursuing a degree in Business with a minor in music. Hal was a member of the Alter HS Marching Knights where he served as drum major for 2 years. Hal is a member of the University of ND Marching Band.
ALINA OSOWSKI Dance Alina is attending Miami University of Ohio where she is majoring in Zoology. She has performed with the Miami Valley Dance Company, the Alter Lancerettes, and Terre’s Dance Team in the Howard School of Dance. She is currently performing with the Miami University Dance Team.
MOLLY PALECEK Color Guard Molly got her start in color guard with the Carmel High School Marching Band and Winter Guard from Carmel, IN. In her four years with her alma mater, her team achieved Bands of America Grand National and Winter Guard International gold as well as multiple finalist placements. Molly had the great honor of being Flag Line Section Leader her senior year. She also had the pleasure of assisting with several clinics run by her high school guard. Upon graduation, Molly was accepted to Ball State University where she currently resides as a Fine Arts major and a member of the Ball State color guard. Molly is also currently a member of the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band and Usurpation Winter Guard from Kokomo, IN.
NICOLE SPADAFORE Drum Major/Leadership Nicole is from Wauseon, Ohio where she attended Wauseon High School. She was an active performed with Marching Band, Pep Band, Symphonic Band, and Show Choir. Nicole was the drum major of the WHS marching band for 2 years. She currently attends Bowling Green State University. Nicole is earning her degrees in Music Education and Secondary Math Education.
MEGAN VAN DUSEN Color Guard Megan is from West Chester, Ohio and currently attends the University of Dayton. She is earning her degree in Communications. She was a member of the Novi High School color guard as well as Lakota West High School Color Guard and Winter Guard. Megan served as a captain at Lakota West.
MOLLY VASS Dance Molly is from Valparaiso, Indiana and currently attends Hope College. She is double majoring in English and Dance Education. Molly was the captain for the Valparaiso Vikettes and was a platinum first place soloist at the national competitions for the Mirror Image Dance Academy. Molly is a member of the Hope College poms and is an active dancer and choreographer for the college's student and faculty dance concerts. She is a company member of the Striketime Dance Company and Insync Dance Theater. Molly also has performed as a guest artist with Generations Dance Theater and Chicago Tap Theatre and has performed as a guest dance soloist at Walt Disney World.
MIRANDA WATT Drum Major/Leadership Miranda is from Brookville, Ohio where she attended Brookville High School and was the drum major for the Brookville High School Marching Band. She currently attends Wright State University, earning her degree in Music Education. Miranda is a member of the WSU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony.
KANDALYN STEVENSON Majorette/Twirling Kandalyn attends Urbana University where she is majoring in English. She performed with Benjamin Logan high school, Razz-M-Tazz competition team and was a member of the BGSU twirling line. Kandalyn has received 1^st place at twirl mania and national competitions. Currently she is the director for Troy High School Colorguard as well as Razz-M-Tazz where she has held the position for four years.