The Cavaliers Announce 2027 Design Team, New Drill Designer
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to share its core design team for the 2027 season, combining a strong and consistent foundation of returning professionals with the strategic addition of new Drill Designer Noe Gomez.
The Cavaliers Design Team
Rick Subel
Lindsey Vento
Kevin Shah
Noe Gomez
Jay Bocook
Josh Brickey
Lee Allman
John Leonard
The Cavaliers is thrilled to highlight extensive familiar design leadership for their third consecutive year with the organization, along with welcoming talented industry veteran Noe Gomez.
Drill Designer Noe Gomez
Noe Gomez is a Los Angeles-based visual designer, judge, and clinician with extensive design and instructional experience across the marching arts. A former performer and Drum Major for the Santa Clara Vanguard, Gomez’s drum corps design credentials include serving as the Drill Designer for the Blue Knights (2024–2026), Visual Design Assistant for the Phantom Regiment (2023), and Assistant Visual Caption Head for the Santa Clara Vanguard.
In addition to his drum corps work, Gomez is a full time visual designer, both for high school bands and for independent programs. He has recently worked with Pulse Percussion, Naragakuen in Japan, Arcadia High School, and others. Internationally, he serves as an advisor to the Color Guard Alliance of the Philippines and Impulso Marching Latino America.
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"In recent seasons, our organization has built powerful momentum on and off the field, and this team is key to carrying that trajectory forward," said Daniel Belcher, Corps Director of The Cavaliers. "With such a strong mass of incredible returning team members, we continue to invest heavily in consistency. With the strategic addition of Noe as our new Drill Designer, we are making the adjustments necessary to double down on our goals for organizational culture, the creative and educational processes, and overall performance excellence. I have the utmost confidence in the individuals on this team, and in Noe as a new member of the team, as well as the utmost confidence that their shared leadership and skill will ensure our performers receive a transformative experience, while further pushing the boundaries of performance excellence and achievement."
More information will be shared in the future regarding educational leadership, consultants, caption instructors, and specific elevations of individual roles and responsibilities.
For information on auditioning for The Cavaliers in 2027, visit cavaliers.org/auditions.
About The Cavaliers
Founded in 1948, The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps is a world-renowned competitive drum and bugle corps based in Rosemont, Illinois. As a seven-time DCI World Champion, The Cavaliers deliver high-impact performing arts education and unforgettable visual and musical experiences to young artists worldwide.