Tuesday Spotlight on the Staff

Today's spotlight on the staff will be on our color guard technician: Danielle Birkholz.

Danielle is a former marching member of the Lighthouse Brigade color guard and was even rookie of the year in 2002.  She survived three different guard instructors in three years and was one of the reasons the guard began its climb into the upper level of MACBDA color guards - ending with the championship in 2006 and the high color guard trophy.  Danielle graced the field of competition with some amazing dance work and I would always tell Todd, "If you want to see exactly what you wrote for the guard - just watch Danielle".  

As a marching member Danielle NEVER took a break while rehearsing a show segment.  Even if a move was only 8 counts, you could be sure that Danielle was PERFORMING for all of those 8 counts.  It was pretty much a no brainer to hire her for staff last year and it has been a real joy not only to have another former marching member graduate up into a staff position, but to see someone like Danielle have great success so early on in her instructing career.

You may know that Danielle is a student at UW-Stevens Point but I bet what you don't know is that in addition to her superior dance and color guard abilities - she is a terrific singer.  She also LOVES football and even coaches a youth football team!  What more could any guy want but a girl who loves football??!!  If you are not a color guard member - feel free to get to know Danielle at lunch or on a break.  I think you will find her to be one of the nicest people you will ever meet.  I am very lucky to have Danielle on staff again this summer and it is my true pleasure to spotlight her today!

Next week: Steve Lange - percussion technician

Today's marching member shout-out" goes out to: Cameron (snare....finally!!)