Tuesday Spotlight on the Staff

     Each Tuesday (until I run out of staff) I will share some inside information about one of our amazing Brigade staff members.  This week:

Patrick Coughlin - Percussion Caption Head

     Patrick first started instructing Brigade in 2004 and was the new front ensemble technician.  The year before, he was a member of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps front ensemble.  If you ask him to play some "licks" from the 2003 Scouts show.....he can still do it (incredible!!).  He has also marched in the cymbal line of the UW Marching Band and plays numerous gigs in the Madison and Southeastern Wisconsin area.  Patrick is in charge of the newly formed Green Bay Packer Tundra Drum Line - and even though it is the Packers - it is still very cool to see Patrick and other Brigade members and staff in the Tundra Drum Line on the "Jumbo-Tron" during Packer telecasts.  Patrick has been the Brigade percussion caption head since 2006.

     Patrick is getting married to a great girl, Darlayne, on March 15th - so if Patrick looks a little nervous or preoccupied at the next few camps - you will know why!  Patrick has been a terrific addition to the Brigade family and staff, despite some of his various "quirks".  For example - if you are eating at a steak house with Patrick....chances are he will order something besides STEAK!  If you are at a place known for burgers......you guessed it - a grilled cheese will end up in his take out bag!  Patrick also has the ability to fall asleep at the drop of a hat - and remain sleeping through any kind of noise or disruption.

     So there you have it - my first "Tuesday Spotlight on the Staff" and my first staff selection - Patrick.  Next Tuesday: Matt Koscinski (also known as Satan and/or Beelzebub)

     Last, but not least - I have a marching member "shout - out" going out to:

Maggie (Tenor Saxophone)