Jack Schroeder joined the band in 1966 as a drummer and has been involved ever since. He is a student of the Anatowind Music Clinic as well as our current director. He has 3 grand children with the band.
Andy joined the band in 1990. He marched percussion/baritone/trumpet for 12 years and has been a horn instructor and field staff since 2001. Starting in 2022, he will be working on Drill design and Marching instruction and assistant director . Andy has 3 kids now marching in the band.
Meredith Jacobson began marching in 1996. She marched in the color guard and the drum line and has been the guard instructor and choreographer since 2001. Starting in 2022, she will be working on drill and marching. Along with her husband, Andy, she has 3 kids marching in the band.
Lindsey joined the band in 1993. She was a marching member of the trumpet section for 10 years and has been our auxiliary percussion instructor since 2001. She currently has 2 nephews marching in the band.
Me play drum. Play for many year. Now help drum, yell sometimes. BANG BANG BANG! Teach the left from other left and make pretty shapes.
Also play drum. Play for way less year. Now help Ethan teach drum. BOOM BOOM! Teach right foot. Help draw pretty shape. Hype man. Let's goooooo!
Elnoe began working with the band in 1976 as an assistant percussion instructor when he had 2 sons in the band. He is now the guy who makes sure all our vehicles are in safe working order.
John Schroeder began marching at age 5 as a drummer and spent many years as the drum instructor and co- drill designer with his wife Carrie.
John passed away in 2022 doing what he loved. Teaching kids to march and the love of music and the joy it brings. He will always hold a place in our band and our hearts.