David Ellis - Battery Arranger/Coordinator
Dave Ellis was a featured performer for the Tony award-winning Broadway musical, Blast. He has performed in Japan, Canada, and all throughout the United States. Dave is a former member of the Concord Blue Devils.
Raised in Bakersfield, CA, he has taught various high school percussion programs for the last sixteen years. Dave has also taught with both the Blue Devils and Marion Cadets drum corps organizations. He is currently the battery arranger/coordinator at Bakersfield College and Liberty High School.
Dave is proud to endorse Innovative Percussion, Dynasty drums, Remo drum heads, and has released a signature edition drum pad with ProLogix Percussion.
Raised in Bakersfield, CA, he has taught various high school percussion programs for the last sixteen years. Dave has also taught with both the Blue Devils and Marion Cadets drum corps organizations. He is currently the battery arranger/coordinator at Bakersfield College and Liberty High School.
Dave is proud to endorse Innovative Percussion, Dynasty drums, Remo drum heads, and has released a signature edition drum pad with ProLogix Percussion.
Tony Sandoval - Visual Coordinator/Battery Tech
Tony Sandoval is a battery percussion specialist and freelance visual designer whose education in marching percussion began in high school under the instruction of Bob Lopez, Andy Garcia, and David Ellis.
His performance experience beyond high school included a combined four seasons with the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets and Concord Blue Devils “B” tenor lines where he studied under David DiLullo, Ercan Erhan, Rudy Garcia, Jason Freitas, and Shannon Chorch.
As an original member of the Bakersfield College Drumline, he took on additional instructional and design responsibilities through the years and is currently the battery tech and visual coordinator. Tony is active in the local high school marching band circuit and has instructed and written for numerous schools in the Kern High School District over the last eight years. Currently he is the battery instructor and visual designer for both Stockdale and Bakersfield High School.
His performance experience beyond high school included a combined four seasons with the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets and Concord Blue Devils “B” tenor lines where he studied under David DiLullo, Ercan Erhan, Rudy Garcia, Jason Freitas, and Shannon Chorch.
As an original member of the Bakersfield College Drumline, he took on additional instructional and design responsibilities through the years and is currently the battery tech and visual coordinator. Tony is active in the local high school marching band circuit and has instructed and written for numerous schools in the Kern High School District over the last eight years. Currently he is the battery instructor and visual designer for both Stockdale and Bakersfield High School.
Anthony Cox - Snare Tech
Anthony's career in marching percussion began at Foothill High School in Bakersfield, CA. In 2008 he performed with the Concord Blue Devils B where he was under the instruction of James Saltorre.
Anthony's indoor drumline experience continued with the Bakersfield College Drumline under the instruction of David Ellis. He marched snare for three years and was center snare in 2012. As a student at Bakersfield College studying industrial drawing/design, he continues to work with BC's fall semester drumline where he serves as the assistant battery coach of the Renegade Line.
Anthony is happy to continue with the instructional staff of Bakersfield College's indoor program for 2014.
Anthony's indoor drumline experience continued with the Bakersfield College Drumline under the instruction of David Ellis. He marched snare for three years and was center snare in 2012. As a student at Bakersfield College studying industrial drawing/design, he continues to work with BC's fall semester drumline where he serves as the assistant battery coach of the Renegade Line.
Anthony is happy to continue with the instructional staff of Bakersfield College's indoor program for 2014.
Moises Urena Jr. - Snare Tech
Bio coming soon.
Jimmie Taliaferro - Bass Tech
Jimmie began his drumming education in 8th grade at Fruitvale JHS, where he was a member of their first competitive drumline. He then continued on to play for the Centennial HS Percussion Ensemble from 2005-2008. After graduation, Jimmie became a charter member of the competitive Bakersfield College Drumline in 2010, was a charter member of the Pulse Percussion Open Ensemble in 2011, and marched top bass at Pulse Percussion in 2012.
Aside from the performance arena, Jimmie has been teaching the Centennial HS Percussion Ensemble from 2008-present and began working at East Bakersfield HS as a marching tech in the 2012 season.
Aside from the performance arena, Jimmie has been teaching the Centennial HS Percussion Ensemble from 2008-present and began working at East Bakersfield HS as a marching tech in the 2012 season.
- Cymbal Tech
Bio coming soon.
Joey Hubbard - Front Ensemble Coordinator
Joey Hubbard began his percussion studies under David Ellis during his freshman year in high school. After graduating from Bakersfield High School in 2006, he began performing in the drum corps activity.
He has spent five summers in the front ensembles of Blue Devils B, Carolina Crown, and Blue Devils A. He has also competed in various winter circuits with the Sacramento Freelancers, Bakersfield College Drumline, and Riverside Community College.
In addition to his performance background, Joey has taught and arranged music for several high schools in the Bakersfield area and is currently the front ensemble instructor for Liberty High School, Bakersfield High School, and Bakersfield College.
He has spent five summers in the front ensembles of Blue Devils B, Carolina Crown, and Blue Devils A. He has also competed in various winter circuits with the Sacramento Freelancers, Bakersfield College Drumline, and Riverside Community College.
In addition to his performance background, Joey has taught and arranged music for several high schools in the Bakersfield area and is currently the front ensemble instructor for Liberty High School, Bakersfield High School, and Bakersfield College.
Amber Jackson - Front Ensemble Tech
Bio coming soon.
François Igoa - Sound Designer/Tech
François Igoa started his educational music career in the 4th grade. He started his career in performance percussion in high school under the direction of both Andy Garcia and David Ellis.
Not long after graduating he began performing withindependent ensembles such as Sacramento Freelancers, Blue Devils B, and was also a charter member of the Bakersfield College Drumline.
François works as a melodic percussion instructor and sound engineer/designer with Stockdale High School, Liberty High School and Bakersfield College. Currently, he is obtaining his Bachelor’s of Science in Music Production at Full Sail University.
Not long after graduating he began performing withindependent ensembles such as Sacramento Freelancers, Blue Devils B, and was also a charter member of the Bakersfield College Drumline.
François works as a melodic percussion instructor and sound engineer/designer with Stockdale High School, Liberty High School and Bakersfield College. Currently, he is obtaining his Bachelor’s of Science in Music Production at Full Sail University.
Oliver Rodriguez - Front Ensemble Arranger
Oliver Rodriguez holds a Bachelor's degree in Percussion Performance from Michigan State University where he studied with Gwendolyn Burgett Thrasher and Jon Weber. This will be his 2nd year working with Bakersfield College.
He most recently served as the Front Ensemble Coordinator/Arranger for NorthCoast Academy from Saginaw, MI. Furthermore, he works extensively with several high schools in the Oakland County area of Michigan including the 2010 MCBA Flight 1 State Champions Walled Lake Central High School.
Oliver's drum corps experience includes being a member of The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps Front Ensemble from 2006-2009. He recently served as the Front Ensemble Coordinator for The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps from 2010-2012.
He most recently served as the Front Ensemble Coordinator/Arranger for NorthCoast Academy from Saginaw, MI. Furthermore, he works extensively with several high schools in the Oakland County area of Michigan including the 2010 MCBA Flight 1 State Champions Walled Lake Central High School.
Oliver's drum corps experience includes being a member of The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps Front Ensemble from 2006-2009. He recently served as the Front Ensemble Coordinator for The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps from 2010-2012.
Steven Estudillo - Visual Designer
Steven Estudillo was born and raised in Southern California. He spent an early part of his marching career at Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps (2002 – 2005) then spent his last three years marching at The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps (2006 – 2008).
Steven is a full time instructor and drill designer for marching bands, drum lines and color guards in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Ohio. His drill designs have won multiple awards both locally and nationally in the SCSBOA, SCJA, MBOS, WSMA and WBA band circuits.
Although Steven is a full time designer, much of his creative work is balanced out with his involvement as an instructor. During the fall seasons he teaches as the Visual Caption Head at Los Alamitos High School and Orange Lutheran High School.
During the winter seasons Steven serves as the Visual Caption Head for award winning Pulse Percussion, from Los Alamitos, Calif. and serves as the drill designer for POW Percussion from Ontario, Calif.
During the summers, Steven worked with Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps from 2009 to 2012 and was the drill designer from 2010 to 2012. Steven has also worked on the visual staff with The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps since 2009, and has served as the Visual Caption head since 2011.
Steven enjoys his involvement year round with the marching arts and is excited to join the staff and design team at Bakersfield College Indoor Drumline.
Steven is a full time instructor and drill designer for marching bands, drum lines and color guards in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Ohio. His drill designs have won multiple awards both locally and nationally in the SCSBOA, SCJA, MBOS, WSMA and WBA band circuits.
Although Steven is a full time designer, much of his creative work is balanced out with his involvement as an instructor. During the fall seasons he teaches as the Visual Caption Head at Los Alamitos High School and Orange Lutheran High School.
During the winter seasons Steven serves as the Visual Caption Head for award winning Pulse Percussion, from Los Alamitos, Calif. and serves as the drill designer for POW Percussion from Ontario, Calif.
During the summers, Steven worked with Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps from 2009 to 2012 and was the drill designer from 2010 to 2012. Steven has also worked on the visual staff with The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps since 2009, and has served as the Visual Caption head since 2011.
Steven enjoys his involvement year round with the marching arts and is excited to join the staff and design team at Bakersfield College Indoor Drumline.
Matt Hartwell - Visual Consultant
Matt Hartwell is originally from Salem, VA where he graduated from Salem High School in 2004. Upon graduation, Matt began his college career at Morehead State University studying Euphonium under Dr. Stacy Baker. After deciding to change majors he transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA to study Business.
Matt began is Drum Corps experience as a 17-year-old Baritone player with The Capital Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from Columbus, OH. In 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 he was a member of The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle corps from Rosemont, IL playing both Baritone and Tuba, winning the DCI World Championship in 2006. Matt had the honor to live, teach, and perform with The Aimachi Marching Band from Nagoya, Japan during their 2007 season. In 2010 Matt was asked to design shows and teach Marching Band methods in Muscat, Oman for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. The production was designed for The Royal Guard of Oman and was viewed by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Her Majesty The Queen of England, as well as many other influential world leaders.
Matt now resides and teaches in the Richmond, Va area. He is currently involved with Powhatan High School Marching Band and Indoor Percussion, Hickory High School Marching Band, Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology Marching Band and Indoor Drumline, George Mason University Indoor Drumline, and The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps.
Matt began is Drum Corps experience as a 17-year-old Baritone player with The Capital Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from Columbus, OH. In 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 he was a member of The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle corps from Rosemont, IL playing both Baritone and Tuba, winning the DCI World Championship in 2006. Matt had the honor to live, teach, and perform with The Aimachi Marching Band from Nagoya, Japan during their 2007 season. In 2010 Matt was asked to design shows and teach Marching Band methods in Muscat, Oman for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. The production was designed for The Royal Guard of Oman and was viewed by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Her Majesty The Queen of England, as well as many other influential world leaders.
Matt now resides and teaches in the Richmond, Va area. He is currently involved with Powhatan High School Marching Band and Indoor Percussion, Hickory High School Marching Band, Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology Marching Band and Indoor Drumline, George Mason University Indoor Drumline, and The Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps.
Danny Nguyen - Movement Consultant
Danny Nguyen graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Dance and Performance Studies. He has danced for Katie Faulkner, Sue-Li Jue, and Joe Goode.
Outside of dance he has performed colorguard with several drum and bugle corps including the Santa Clara Vanguard and the Cavaliers. In 2011 he was the Dance Choreographer for the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps.
Danny recently finished his first tour with Blast! where he performed in the United States, South Korea, and Japan. He is currently performing worldwide with BANDALOOP.
Outside of dance he has performed colorguard with several drum and bugle corps including the Santa Clara Vanguard and the Cavaliers. In 2011 he was the Dance Choreographer for the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps.
Danny recently finished his first tour with Blast! where he performed in the United States, South Korea, and Japan. He is currently performing worldwide with BANDALOOP.
Tim Heasley - Director
Tim Heasley is a visual and performing arts educator based in Central California. He currently works in the Kern High School District. He is also the director of the Bakersfield College Band and BC Drumline. Most recently Tim has spent his summers as the sound engineer for the Madison Scouts.
Tim marched baritone with the Sacramento Freelancers from 1992-1994 and with the Crossmen from 1995-1997. His performance career continued as an original cast member of Blast! and Blast II: Mix, performing worldwide from 1999-2006.
Tim earned a BA in Communications with a minor in Art from California State University, Bakersfield in 1997 and holds a California teaching credential in Arts, Media, and Entertainment. His background in media production and experience in the audio/visual industry has gone hand in hand with his work as a freelance visual designer and music editor.
Tim marched baritone with the Sacramento Freelancers from 1992-1994 and with the Crossmen from 1995-1997. His performance career continued as an original cast member of Blast! and Blast II: Mix, performing worldwide from 1999-2006.
Tim earned a BA in Communications with a minor in Art from California State University, Bakersfield in 1997 and holds a California teaching credential in Arts, Media, and Entertainment. His background in media production and experience in the audio/visual industry has gone hand in hand with his work as a freelance visual designer and music editor.
