Diane
Personal Information
- Title
- Executive Director
- Hometown
- Saginaw, MI
- Biography
Diane has been involved with winter percussion in Michigan since it's inception in 1995. Her group, Central Montcalm High School, was one of four charter members. She has gone on to direct or instruct other lines including CAL Perc, East Grand Rapids High School, Huron Valley Percussion Ensemble, Morrice Winter Drumline, Spirit Performing Youth Ensemble, Reese Winter Drumline, and NorthCoast Academy. Diane spent nine summers as a tour manager for The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and two summers as the battery visual tech for Dutch Boy Drum and Bugle Corps. She has been a member of the board of directors of the Michigan Color Guard Circuit for 8 years - 6 as Secretary and 2 as the Percussion Representative. Diane loves movies, hockey and music and has seen the band Rush TEN times!
History
- Member for
- 4 years 51 weeks
- Blog
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NorthCoast Academy is a nationally competitive percussion ensemble and part of the Saginaires Youth Organization. NCA is dedicated to providing the best possible educational and performing experience through excellent staff, unique show designs and life-long friendships. For members of NCA, winning acquires a new meaning—that achievement is not just of the competitive mark, but also what they take from an experience—and are able to apply knowledge beyond music.
