Minnesota Brass Announces 2012 Design Team and Administrative Leadership

Minnesota Brass is excited to announce the return of one of the most successful and talented design teams in drum corps.  After capturing the 2011 DCA Open Class World Championship the corps' design team will remain unchanged in 2012.

Joel Matuzak returns as Program Coordinator, Percussion Caption Supervisor and Arranger.  A 25 year veteran of the corps, Joel has led the Minnesota Brass creative team since 2002.  Brass leadership will be provided by Matt Kettelhut, Caption Supervisor and Arranger.  In addition to leading the corps to two consecutive high brass trophies, Matt has been a part of the corps since 1999.  Gary Swanson will return for his fourth consecutive year in his role as Caption Supervisor and Designer for the color guard, winners of the 2011 high guard caption.  After a fantastic first season as Visual Caption Supervisor, Andrew Dussl returns to lead the corps’ marching and movement staff.  Andrew has been a member of the visual staff since 2009.  Drill Writer and Brass Arranger Andrew Classen returns for another season with the corps.  Matt Ferry is starting his ninth year as Front Ensemble Coordinator and Arranger for the corps.  (Full bios below.)

The corps' entire administrative team from 2011 also returns for the 2012 season.  Gavin Burnham continues in his capacity as President and Corporate CEO of the organization.  Eric Molho will serve his second year as Executive Director/Corps Director.  Dave Whitaker continues his leadership as Financial Officer.  Operations Manager Jodi Pawlenty will begin her 12^th year of service to the corps.  The Board of Directors will be led by long-time member and volunteer leader, Kurt Schiebel.

The 2011 season starts on January 4, 2012!  Potential members for any section should visit the corps website and submit a membership interest form.