Dale Hallerberg

Dale Hallerberg is the Director of the King Cobras Drumline and King Cobras Color Guard.

Dale is a former marching member of the Cavaliers, the University of Illinois Marching Illini, the Chicago Bears Drumline, The Chicago Bulls Drumline, and is a current performer with the Crystal Lake Strikers.  He has taught percussion, patented drum equipment, and is the originating Director of the Crystal Lake Thunder -- a WGI Indoor Drumline.
In 2019, prompted by a request from a parent of a non-traditional drumming student, Dale created a drumming program for all abilities, including students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  In 2022, this program inspired the King Cobras.

Dale is a retired Electrical Engineer (BS Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois) having spent his pre-retirement career evaluating Medical Devices for safety.

Dale is married to Dr. Brenda Brak, Honorary Cavalier, who leads the Cavaliers Medical Group.  Dale and Brenda are the parents or two amazing daughters, and have one grandchild.