Breaking News: Branson developing role at Inspire Arts & Music and Duffey will assume role of Color Guard Caption Manager

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Breaking News: Branson developing role at Inspire Arts & Music and Duffey will assume role of Color Guard Caption Manager

On October 15, 2015, in Events, Staff News

Boston Crusaders is proud to announce some changes in the Color Guard Caption Manager position. Lamar Branson will be transitioning full-time to the Director of Media and Marketing for Inspire Arts & Music (parent organization for the Boston Crusaders) and Rory Duffey will step up into the role of Caption Manager for 2016. Corps Director Jeff Pearson states, “The Boston Crusaders would like to thank Lamar Branson for his tireless efforts over the last 4 years. As the Color Guard Caption Head and as a visual designer, Lamar has helped to transform thoughts and ideas into visual masterpieces and helped the corps create a unique visual identity. From guard costuming to corps uniforms, he has brought us many amazing new looks. He also built a very talented team of designers and instructors for the guard. It is from the foundation that he created that we will be able to continue to grow the success of the color guard. In addition to his work with the drum corps, Lamar has also been the Director of Marketing, Media and Brand Development for Inspire Arts & Music. We are excited that Lamar will continue with the organization in this full time role.”

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Branson states, ” I want to thank the Boston Crusaders for their faith and confidence in my talents. This organization is world class in so many ways. The members of the Boston Crusaders are hardworking, dedicated, and so very passionate about their craft, the staff is committed to excellence, and the supporters, alumni, and volunteers are so compassionate and hold the torches up high for these members to carry. It’s inspiring place to be and I’m excited about the future of Boston and Inspire Arts & Music. Inspire is on the verge of some incredible things and I’m excited to continue to develop this new role and to work with entire organization.”

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Rory Duffey started as a choreographer for the Boston Crusaders and will now assume the role previously held by Branson. Duffey has extensive experience in the pageantry activity and has been active teaching color guard for the last 16 years. Recently working as a choreographer for the Boston Crusaders and Blessed Sacrament Color Guards, Duffey has taught at some incredible organizations such as the Pride of Cincinnati, Juxtaposition, Onyx, Carmel High School, Marian Catholic High School, Warren Central High School, the Santa Clara Vanguard, the Bluecoats and the Cadets. Duffey states, ” I have had many incredible opportunities to work with some pretty outstanding organizations that have shaped and molded me into who I am today.  I am so grateful to have those experiences and to have gained so much insight and knowledge from those programs. I am most excited for the opportunity to grow and develop the color guard program at the Boston Crusaders. I aim to continue to learn from every new experience and interaction with my Crusader family.”

Contact Rory Duffey about the 2016 Color Guard Season:

colorguard@crusaders.com