As another season gets underway - our many Brigade "rookies" will be learning how to do things the "Brigade Way". This year we also have a "rookie" staff member - although he is certainly no stranger to Brigade. I will be publishing posts every other week or so (in addition to my normal director blogs) about our amazing staff members. This should prove to be a great way for members and parents to get to know our staff a little better. I thought that starting out with our new staff member would be a terrific way to get the ball rolling!
Brigade Staff Member Q & A - Mike Kowbel
Name: Mike Kowbel
Staff Positions: Music and Visual Technician
Number of Years On Staff: First Year
Marching Experience: Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps (2008) and Lighthouse Brigade of Racine (2005-2007)
College: Freshman at UW-Stevens Point - Music Education
Main Instrument: Trumpet
Home Town: Racine
Birthday: October 7th, 1989
Favorite Food: Barbecue
Top Five Favorite Movies: (1) Braveheart (2) Gladiator (3) The Notebook (yes, I like "The Notebook"!!) (4) Tommy Boy (5) Land Before Time (the first one....the only good one!!)
Favorite TV Shows: Planet Earth series, Family Guy, The Office
Book Currently Reading: The Bible
Currently playing on my iPod: DRUM CORPS!!
Favorite Sports Team: Packers
Favorite Pig Out Food: Barbecue
Dream Vacation: Anywhere tropical
Worst Habit: The Cricket Noise....if you don't know - just ask me!!
Hidden Talent: Able to make lots of weird noises
Famous Person I Have Met: Wynton Marsalis
Famous Person I would like to Meet: Sean Connery
Favorite Quote: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified: do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Favorite Actor: Mel Gibson
Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie
Favorite Disney ride: Probably the safari....but after I go on the new Mountain roller coaster thing they just built - I bet it will be that!
My own personal thoughts on Brigade: Brigade shaped my life. It gave me the chance to experience a whole new level of performance. It is one of the main reasons why I want to be a music educator in the future. I wouldn't have the deep passion for drum corps that I do if it weren't for Brigade. It is an amazing organization that caters to all a student needs in a summer: friendship, performance, the sun, Disney World, air, water (lots of water!!), being active, and great food from the Boosters!!! I love Brigade and that is why I'm so fired up to be teaching this summer!!
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