Dakota McConnell -
Director
Dakota McConnell is a percussionist and educator from Casa Grande, Arizona. Dakota is an alumni of The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps where he marched from 2014-2017, leading the section in ‘15 and ‘17. Dakota also marched with Pulse Percussion in the 2017 and in 2018 led the group to a 4th place finish. Dakota has a Bachelor of Arts from ASU in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in business and economics. Dakota has taught Casa Grande Percussion Ensemble since fall 2016, taught with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps in 2018 & 2023, 2024, and Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps 2019-2022. Dakota has learned from, but not limited to, Glen Crosby, Ike Jackson, John Mapes, Cisco Hance, Rick Barclay, Ryan Anderson, Ezekiel Lanser, Connor Yasuda, Drew Guy, Will Edmonds, Stevie Hagel, and John Sutton. This is his 7th year with Flux.
Alex Barreras -
Assistant Director
Alex Barreras’ performance experience includes Breakthrough Indoor Percussion, POW Percussion, The Academy, Blue Stars, and Pulse Percussion. Alex has also performed with the Sun Devil Marching Band and PHX Percussion (Phoenix Suns Drumline). Alex is a former battery instructor at Casa Grande Union High School and Mesa High School. Since the summer of 2017, Alex has flown out yearly to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala to work with Life Music Corps where he serves the position of Percussion Caption Head/Designer. In 2019, Life Music won the DCI Guatemala circuit as well as high percussion while competing in World Class. Alex has also previously taught at Pacific Crest and Breakthrough Indoor Percussion. Alex is a graduate from Arizona State University and currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Outside of drumming, Alex works in the behavioral health filed with Banner Health. Alex is married and lives with his wife, Thanda and their daughter Ari. They also have a sweet dog, Coco. This is his 7th year with Flux.
Martin Hebda -
Secretary
Martin Hebda grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is where his passion for music really blossomed. He was very active in the school and in community music program. He marched with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps in 1992 and 1993. Martin studied music education at the University of Arizona and participated in small brass ensembles, vocal ensembles, jazz ensembles, wind ensemble, marching band, and pep band. Martin has been teaching music for twenty years. He is currently in his seventeenth year as band director at Casa Grande Union High School. Martin stays involved with the professional organizations in Arizona. He served eight years on the WGAZ board serving as the AIA liaison, show host coordinator, and vice president. He also served as the AMEA Southeast Regional Governor for four years. Martin is currently the AMEA member at large and the vice president of AzMBA. Martin enjoys working with students of all ages and directing the various ensembles. It has been an honor to conduct the Southern Arizona Honor Band. This is his 7th year with Flux.
Sherry Rogers got involved with the marching arts when her kids got involved with band in elementary school. She is currently the Member Manager at The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps and has been the merchandise manager for The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps since 2014. She owns and operates Harsh Reality Designs, which is a design company that offers embroidery and screen printing services. She will take on a more active role of Operations Manager for Flux Indoor Percussion so the staff can focus on the design process and instructional side of the group. She is excited to be a part of Flux as they grow Arizona’s percussion programs. This is her 7th year with Flux.
Sherry Rogers – Treasurer/Operations Manager
Whitney Hansen- Board Member
Whitney Hansen is a music educator residing in Phoenix, AZ. She is an active teacher, percussion instructor, designer, and program consultant. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Northern Arizona University and currently teaches front ensembles across AZ as well as being a full time elementary band director. Whitney has enjoyed being involved in the marching arts as both performer and educator. She was a member of Dark Sky Percussion and continued on to instruct and direct various high school percussion programs and independent ensembles. She has worked with Breakthrough Indoor Percussion, Phenom Drum & Bugle Corps, and Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps. This is her 7th year with Flux.
Miles Guerrero, Media
Photographer and videographer here in Arizona having done media work for The Caviliers Drum and Bugle corps during their 2023 season. On top of media work I’ve been apart of the marching arts community for the past 7 years having marched at the University of Arizona and Flux Indoor from 2021-2023