Tanya Thomas
I have marched Brigadiers winterguard in 2000
Brigadiers drumcorps from 2000-2004 then 2006-2008, Spectrum 2007
I am a florist in Skaneateles NY
David Bowen-Director
After having aided in the growth of Spectrum from Independent A in 2005 to Independent World in 2007 as movement/equipment designer, David is returning this year as the new director to further the development of the program at a nationally recognized level. He has worked with many area colorguards, marching bands, and drum corps, including the Laurens Jaguars Winterguard (07-08), Empire Statesmen drum corps (05-07), Morris Knolls (06-08), and Norwich marching band (08). David has marched with the Patriots Winterguard (98 to 00), the Blue Devils Drum Corps (01), and was a member of the Brigadiers Drum Corps in 2008.
David has two BA's in psychology and sociology, and a dance minor from Ithaca College, as well as a MA in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is an alumni from Union-Endicott High School in Endicott, NY. He currently holds a position as a psychologist for New York State, working with the rehabilitation of mentally retarded forensic populations. He plans on going back to school for his PhD. in clinical psychology in the future.
In his spare time, David enjoys reading psychology literature, watching horror movies, loves the TV show "Heroes," going to Dunkin' Donuts for coffee, shopping, and eating at eccentric restaurants.
Jessica Czachowski
I am a graduate students at Syracuse University, getting my masters in Art Education. I graduated in 2008 from SUNY Oswego with a BA in Studio Art and a minor in Athletic Coaching. I marched 5 years with the Liverpool High School marching band (99-03). I marched the Liverpool High School Winterguard (02 & 03). I marched 3rd Ledgende out of Montreal Quebec (04 & 05). I marched the Syracuse Brigaders Drum and Bugle Corps (02-04). I marched Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps (06 & 07). I have also been dancing since the age of 5. I was a member of the CNY Ballet Company where I danced with the Syracuse Symphony. I also danced 7 years in the Nutcracker with the Moscow Ballet.
I work with several marching bands and winterguards in the area, including, Oswego High School (04-present), Jordan Elbridge (09-present), Mohonasen (09-present) and I also work with the Senior Corps Rochester Crusaders (09-present). I also teach at a local dance studio, Celebrations Dance Center Inc, where I teach ballet, lyrical and modern.
