The Cavaliers Welcome Three Dynamic Additions to 2024 Color Guard Staff
The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps are proud to announce the addition of three accomplished individuals to their color guard staff for the 2024 season: Chris Cook as Choreographer and Consultant, and Lindsay Kusmierczak and William Martin as Color Guard Specialists.
Chris Cook, a highly sought-after performing arts educator and consultant, brings a wealth of experience in program design, staging, choreography, and technique development. He is known for his hands-on teaching approach and the belief in every performer's potential. Cook has worked with renowned programs like Carolina Crown, Phantom Regiment, and Crossmen, and he recently served as a choreographer and performer for the Super Bowl LI Halftime Show.
Lindsay Kusmierczak joins The Cavaliers with decades of experience in the pageantry arts. As the current Color Guard Director at Prosper High School, she has guided programs to success in both BOA and WGI competitions. Kusmierczak's passion for color guard extends to her work with numerous drum corps, including The Bluecoats, Phantom Regiment, and The Blue Knights.
William Martin, a NYC-based performance artist, returns to The Cavaliers after marching with the corps from 2004-2008. Martin has since forged a successful career as a director and clinician for various high school and drum corps programs, including the Troopers, the Blue Knights, and the Bluecoats. His unique blend of performance and teaching expertise will undoubtedly elevate the color guard's artistic vision.
"We are thrilled to welcome Chris, Lindsay, and William to The Cavaliers family," said John Leonard, Color Guard Caption Supervisor at The Cavaliers. "Their combined knowledge, creativity, and passion for the color guard activity will undoubtedly inspire and challenge our performers to reach new heights this season."
The Cavaliers are excited to begin working with these talented individuals and look forward to showcasing their innovative work on the field this summer.
Learn more about The Cavaliers instructional staff at cavaliers.org/corps-staff.