William Neater, Director, Program Coordinator, Visual Caption Head, Drill Writer:
William has been involved in the marching arts for twenty years. From being a snare drummer in the Bushwackers Senior Drum and Bugle corps, a visual technician for the Jersey Surf Junior Drum and Bugle Corps, to serving as a judge for the United States Scholastic Band Association, William has been involved in the marching arts in a variety of ways. Most recently working with a number of high school marching bands on Long Island and throughout the New York region as drill writer, visual caption head, program designer and consultant, and assistant marching band director, as well as color guard instructor, designer, and caption head, William has amassed experience in all aspects of the marching arts activity. William has been a Social Studies teacher and alternative school principal at a public high school in New York for ten years, and has earned his Masters in Educational Administration and Technology from Long Island University, in Brookville, NY. Currently, William is completing his doctoral studies in Educational Administration through Dowling College in Oakdale, NY. Mr. Neater is excited to be a part of the tradition building within the NDC Marching Band, and is proud to be a part of the emerging culture of music that is existent at a fine institution like Notre Dame College.
Thomas Dobberteen, Graduate Assistant, Visual Technician:
Tom Dobberteen is currently pursuing a Master of Education degree from Notre Dame College, where he is actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the NDC Bands. A native of Southwest Michigan, Tom is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Social Science. While at Michigan State, Tom was a member and squad leader in the Michigan State University “Spartan” Marching Band and an active member of the University Bands. Tom has also been an active member of the Western Michigan University Bands, the WMU Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble, as well as other groups throughout the state of Michigan.
John McFarland, Caption Head, Composer:
John Max McFarland received his degrees in Composition (B.M.) and Percussion Performance (B.M., M.M.) from Western Michigan University. He studied percussion under Judy Moonert and composition under Curtis Curtis-Smith, Dr. Richard Adams, and Dr. Robert Ricci. John was also a marching member of the Kiwanis Kavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps as well as the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps. His compositions and arrangements have received international recognition with performances all over the United States as well as Taiwan. His percussion music is published through Tapspace Publications where he is also on staff as a music engraver. John is an active music educator and clinician in the Midwest were he instructs Legends Drum & Bugle Corps, Westlake High School in Westlake Ohio, and Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Ohio. John is also the President of New Music Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and performance of new music by emerging composers.
Jonathan Radwan, Snare Tech:
Jonathan Radwan has been a percussionist for over 21 years. He attended Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio where he participated in ensembles such as the Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and Pit Orchestra. After graduation, Jonathan attended the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio as a Computer Information Systems major. Even though he was not a music major, he continued to pursue his love of music by participating in the Pride of Dayton Marching Band, Flyer Pep Band, Dayton Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Indoor Drumline, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. As a student, he also marched two summers of DCI Drum & Bugle Corps with Capital Regiment out of Columbus, Ohio. He currently works for Hyland Software, Inc. in Westlake, Ohio as a Database Support Engineer. Being a percussionist has something that has always been a big part of his life and helping other students become better percussionists is something he is looking forward to with Notre Dame College Marching Band.
Geoffrey Anikienko, Tenor Drum Technician, Visual Technician:
Geoffrey Anikienko graduated from Houghton College with a degree in Music Education (BMus). While at Houghton he studied with the Principal Percussionist of the Rochester Philharmonic Jim Tiller. After completing his degree at Houghton College he moved to Cleveland, OH to study with Cleveland Orchestra percussionist Tom Freer. He has performed with numerous regional orchestras as well as the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Geoff was a three year member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps and aged out with the Bluecoats in 2007. He has worked with numerous ensembles ranging from middle school to college level including the Hurricanes Drum and Bugle Corps from Connecticut and Millersville University in Pennsylvania. Geoff is currently the director of percussion at Avon Lake High School and is the tenor drum technician with the Legends Drum and Bugle Corps from Portage, MI.
Michael Lanning, Bass Drum Technician:
Mike Lanning has been actively involved in the marching percussion activity for the past 12 years. He attended Buena High School in Ventura, California, where he was a member of the Concert Band, Choir, Marching Band, and Indoor Drumline. After high school, Mike spent several years playing bass drum with the Black Knights Drum Corps. He spent his final two years with the Black Knights as Bass Drum Section Leader. He also spent the summer of 2006 playing bass drum with the Mystikal Drum and Bugle Corps. In 2007, Mike moved from California to Brunswick, OH to be closer to family. In the fall of 2007, he joined the staff of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Marching Band and Indoor Drumline as a bass tech. Mike is currently attending Cuyahoga Community College to pursue a career as a paramedic / firefighter. Mike has a deep passion for the marching activity, and finds great fulfillment from sharing his knowledge of the art with his students.
Ryan Reed, Front Ensemble Technician:
Ryan Reed is a graduate of Kent State University with a degree in Music Education. While at Kent, Ryan was a member of the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Steel Drum Band, as well as other various chamber ensembles. Ryan was member of Matrix Percussion from 2006-2008. Ryan was also a member of the Empire Statesmen All-Age Drum and Bugle Corps’ front ensemble (2007, 2009), where he also served as a front ensemble instructor during the 2009 season. In 2008, Ryan marched as a member of the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps’ front ensemble. Ryan is an active marching percussion instructor and writer for various high schools in Ohio. Ryan is a member of Percussive Arts Society (PAS) as well as The National Association for Music Education (MENC) and Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA).
Matthew Zadell, Front EnsembleTechnician:
Matt Zadell has been studying percussion since 1998. A graduate of Willoughby South High School, he has been a percussion instructor there for four years as a front ensemble instructor, battery instructor, and percussion caption head. Matt has also worked with other bands in Ohio and North Carolina. In addition to teaching a studio of private percussion students in the Willoughby area, he is currently earning his bachelor's in percussion performance from the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music where he is the director of the l(a contemporary music ensemble. He has performed with the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Opera Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble. In addition to collegiate ensembles, Matt also served as the principal timpanist of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra from 2006-2007. Matt has always had a passion for music and he works to bridge the gap between the marching arts and concert style percussion. Additional information can be found at his website: www.matthewzadell.com
