Daniel Wiles Joins As Program Coordinator
The Boston Crusaders are excited to welcome Daniel Wiles as Program Coordinator ahead of our 2027 season! In this new role, Daniel will join longtime collaborator, Michael Townsend, on the Boston Crusaders Design Team. Daniel Wiles has been teaching for almost 40 years in the world of pageantry, and has…
Jack Kaplan Promoted to Corps Director
The Boston Crusaders are proud to announce the promotion of Jack Kaplan to Corps Director ahead of our 2027 season! Working alongside CEO and Executive Director, Chris Holland, Jack steps into the newly re-established role of Corps Director to further execute both Inspire Arts & Music and the Boston Crusader’s…
Tom Santino Rejoins BAC Brass Staff
The Boston Crusaders are excited to announce that renowned educator Tom Santino will be rejoining the BAC Brass staff in 2024! Tom previously served as a caption head and advisor for the Boston Crusaders throughout the early 2000s and returns to serve under the leadership of Gino Cipriani. Read Tom’s…
Kennith Watts, Nathan Bashline Headline 2024 Audio Team
We are proud to announce the promotion of Kennith Watts to Audio Caption Head and the addition of Nathan Bashline as Lead Engineer! Kennith and Nathan bring decades of audio engineering experience to the field and will work under the leadership of our long-time Electronics Designer Michael Zellers. Meet Kennith,…
Aaron Bailey Takes Additional Role of Staff Coordinator
Since 2017, Aaron Bailey has led the Boston Crusaders’ visual program as Visual Caption Head. Over the years, he has played an integral role to elevate the success of the corps both on and off the field. In 2024, Bailey takes on the additional role of staff coordinator. In this…
Brian Hebbard Joins As Athletic Trainer
The Boston Crusaders are excited to announce the addition of Brian Hebbard to the medical team this summer! As our new athletic trainer, Brian will travel alongside the corps and provide one-on-one medical attention to ensure our members are ready to perform each and every night. Brian will focus not…
Chris Holland Promoted To CEO of Inspire Arts And Music
Inspire Arts & Music, the parent company of the Boston Crusaders, announced the promotion of Chris Holland to CEO during last month’s annual board meeting. Chris Holland has served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Inspire Arts & Music and the Boston Crusaders since 2015. Under Holland’s leadership…
Thom Hannum Joins BAC As Senior Advisor
The Boston Crusaders organization is excited to welcome Thom Hannum into the role of Senior Advisor. As one of the activity’s foremost arrangers and educators, Thom has long held a connection to the Boston Crusaders, both directly and indirectly, for nearly 30 years. Thom’s history with the Boston Crusaders first…
Rick Woodall Named A DCI Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to our beloved Rick Woodall on being named one of Drum Corps International’s 2023 Volunteers of the Year! As our longtime fleet manager, board of directors member, and relentless supporter, we couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of this award. Thank you Rick for your years of service and…
Gino Cipriani To Be Inducted Into DCI Hall Of Fame
Congratulations to our own Gino Cipriani who will be inducted into the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame this summer! Since 2017, Gino has been at the heart of the Boston Crusaders program serving as our Director of Music, and most recently as our Assistant Corps Director. Please help us…