I love the opportunity to bring my student leaders together in one place for instruction and team building as they form the corps of my own leadership team in my own band. The staff extended themselves in every way to work individually with my students. I have consistently been one of your biggest advocates and have passed along nothing but positive comments about the entire FJM experience.
Robert Dell
Director, Peters Township High School, McMurray PA
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, Arizona State University, the University of Connecticut, the University of Kentucky, 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, music, and educational leadership.
You simply will not find a more highly qualified and
well trained instructional staff!
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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.
PEGGY DEARDURFF Majorette/Twirling
Peggy has been twirling for 16 years at Razz-M-Tazz studios in Ohio. As a competitive twirler, she has won numerous individual and group awards. Peggy was a member of the Benjamin Logan High School majorettes, serving as their captain for 3 years. She also has been teaching twirling for in Ohio for the past 8 years. Peggy is from Belle Center, Ohio.
MATT DUDEK Drum Major/Leadership
Matt is currently finishing his degree at Oakland University in Michigan where he is majoring in Music and minoring in Theatre. He has been a member of several drum corps, including the Lake Erie Regiment, the Kiwanis Kavaliers, and the Glassmen. He also spent two years with Spirit Performing Youth Ensemble, an independent world WGI drumline. While at school, Matt is an active member of many of the university ensembles including Percussion Pops!, Chorale, Golden Grizzly Athletic band and Steel Band. Matt instructs percussion sections for many marching bands throughout the state of Michigan and is a sought after instructor and clinician for middle school and high school concert bands and percussion ensembles.
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.
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 Universitywhere 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 High School Marching band.
ALINA OSOWSKI Dance
Alina is attending Miami University of Ohio where she is majoring in Zoology and Pre-Vet intention. She currently dances at the Howard School of Dance and has performed with the Miami Valley Dance Company, the Alter Lancerettes. Alina is a member of the nationally ranked 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 performer 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 GreenStateUniversity where she is earning her degree in Music Education. Nicole performs with several concert bands and choirs at BGSU and currently serves as the President of the Collegiate Chorale. She is the accompanist for the Men's Chorus at BGSU and works with high school drum majors in the Toledo and Bowling Green areas.
MATT SMITH Drum Major/Leadership
Matt is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and a graduate of Roswell High School. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Dayton where he participated in and conducting numerous ensembles, as well as serving as the drum major for the Pride of Dayton marching band. Matt received his Master of Music degree in Conducting from West Virginia University and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting at the University of Connecticut. He has conducted, taught, and rehearsed numerous groups as a graduate and doctoral teaching assistant, worked with several high school and middle school band programs in the Dayton area, and was the Director of Bands at Charlotte Catholic High School in North Carolina for 3 years. Matt has received many performance and teaching honors and has adjudicated in Ohio and North Carolina for 6 years.
MEGAN VanDUSEN 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 Wind Symphony and Chamber Players. Miranda currently works with woodwind and clarinet sections at several Ohio high schools.
Our students at FJM Leadership, Drum Major and Color Guard Camp have had a great week. Today they will perform in the final show, showcasing all of the performance aspects they learned this week.
It is free and open to the public. It begins at 3:30 at the WSU Alumni Soccer Field
So if you are available come on out and support Nancy, Sydney, Laurel, Will, Emily, Lauren, Josh, Jason, Erica, Joe, Alex, Nate, AJ and Jesse.
Thanks!
DeANNA URANGA Drum Major/Leadership
DeAnna is a graduate of Canyon Del Oro High School in Tucson, Arizona and Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. She served as drum major for both her high school band and the ASU Sun Devil Marching Band. DeAnna has also performed as a member of the Symphony of the Southwest and The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps. Her teaching experience includes Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona and Canyon Del Oro High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from ASU and plans to begin medical school in the fall.
NANCY ZHENG Dance
Nancy is from Centerville, Ohio and currently attends the Universityof Southern California where she is majoring in Business Administration and Management. She was a member of the Centerville Senior Coeds, the Centerville Dance Company, and the South Dayton Dance Theatre for 5 years. She has taught dance at the “Greater Dayton Chinese School” and “Families with Children from China.”
MARYBETH WILLEY Drum Major/Leadership
Marybeth currently resides in Orlando, Florida where she teaches the Timber Creek Regiment, working with their Brass Section and Drum Majors. She was a member of the Centerville Jazz Band where she was section leader and drum major. Marybeth graduated from Miami University where she majored in Music. Marybeth was a member of the Miami University Marching Band and served as their drum major.
CHRISTINA COBA Color Guard
Christina is from Miamisburg, Ohio where she was a three year member of the Miamisburg High School Fall and Winter Guards. At Miamisburg, she was a soloist for this perennial world-class WGI finalist winter guard. Christina now attends Miami University where she is majoring in Accounting.
MEGAN ALTHAUS Majorette/Twirling
Megan is from Sidney, Ohio and a graduate of Lehman Catholic High School. She has been twirling for 11 years with the Impulse Baton and Dance Studio where she instructs both dance and baton classes. She was a four-year member of her high school marching band as a twirler and member of the color guard, serving as a co-captain and choreographer for two years. Megan currently attends the Universityof Dayton where she is majoring in Visual Communication Design.
ETHAN PRAVETZ Color Guard
Ethan is from West Orange, New Jersey and attends Boston University where he majors in Biology and Science Education. He has marched with the West Orange High School indoor and outdoor guards, serving as captain for both. During the past year he has marched with the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps and Blessed Sacrament Winter Guard. He has also taught for the Hopatcong Marching Band and Triton Regional Winter Guard.
ELENA COBA Color Guard
Elena is from Miamisburg, Ohio. She has been a feature soloist for the Miamisburg High School Winter Guard as well as with the Onyx Independent World Winter Guard and the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps. She currently attends Ball State University, majoring in Accounting, and teaches the Pendelton Heights High School Winter Guard.
LAUREN TUCKER Clinic Coordinator
MEGAN HARMON Majorette/Twirling
Megan has been twirling for 12 years as part of the Positive Outlook Twirling Teams and 10 years with the Star Performance Centre Dance Team. She has been a coach and assistant with both groups. Megan is from Hamilton, Ohio and currently attends Miami University where she is majoring in business.
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