Introducing the 2023 Music Ensemble Specialists
For our 75th anniversary season, we are thrilled to welcome three experienced pageantry experts as ensemble specialists and consultants.
“The Cavaliers are incredibly excited and honored to welcome three master teachers whose names are synonymous with excellence in music education” says Program Coordinator David Starnes regarding this team. “Their experience and depth of musical knowledge will create a fresh perspective on the Cavaliers organization that will impact both members and staff alike.” We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Joni, Randy, and Tom on board to help craft our 75th anniversary program.
Randy Greenwell is the former Director of Bands at Lawrence Central High School. During his tenure there, the group was an eighteen time Bands of America Grand National Finalists, winning Grand Nationals twice. Randy is an adjudicator for DCI, WGI, and Bands of America. He tours the country as a guest conductor, music arranger, program coordinator, and a Conn Selmer Marching Arts clinician. Randy was inducted into the Music for All / Bands of America Hall of Fame in 2018. Read His Full Bio Here
Joni Perez returns to the Cavaliers for their 75th season after having worked with our corps between 2008 and 2011. She has served The Woodlands High School band for over 19 years, 13 of which as the Director of Bands. During her time as director, the program was a Bands of America Grand National Finalist all six times they attended, winning first place in 2013. Joni performed with DCI Champion group Cadets of Bergen County in the late 1990s, as well as the original London cast of Blast!. She’s instructed the Blue Knights, the Madison Scouts, and the Bluecoats. Read Her Full Bio Here
Tom Dean taught band with his alma mater, Castle High School from 1993 - 2022. The group was a consistent Indiana state finalist and earned several BOA Regional Championships. In 2016, Castle Bands were a BOA Grand National finalist, and in 2017 they were the class 3A National Champion. Today, Tom works with Music Travel Consultants and is an active designer, consultant, and adjudicator for several performing ensembles. Read His Full Bio Here
We will be announcing additional consulting staff for this landmark season in the near future. To see the full talented, world-class staff we have in place for our 75th anniversary season, click here.