Director Rating
93
Trophy Case
Achievements
Achieved Level 25
1,000 Influence
Scored a 70
500 Attendees
Season Participation
104
107
108
113
114
119
120
About
๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ซ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฟ๐๐!
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๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐:
3/25/24
We are sad to inform our pause in organizational activity for the remainder of this season and possibly for the next seasons following. If not noticed, APEX ensembles paused rehearsals a couple weeks ago for the lack of provided facilitation/ food and has struggled to proceed further with the season ahead (our scores have stayed stagnant since the beginning of the season). We apologize to our performers and the experienced inconveniences, and wish to rebuild and facilitate a healthy and positive environment for any that choose to participate in APEX Performing Arts' ensembles in our time of recuperation. Please know that the placements for the rest of the season DO NOT reflect APEX Performing Arts as an organization, but the absence of our performers and staff. We wish all the best of skills for the remainder of the season to those competing.
3/6/24
We look forward to introducing new individuals into the staff of Golden APEX and APEX D.B.C for the upcoming season. The full roster is listed below!
STAFF (Golden APEX)
- Director of Bands: Jay Barlow
- Assistant Director: Heath Chandler
- Program Coordinator: Elise Gentry
- Color guard Caption Head: Alecia Wilham
- Color guard Technician: Samuel Ferring
- Drill Designer: Connor Lindsey
- Percussion Technician: Leonardo Shannon
- Front ensemble Technician: Joel Copeland
- Visual Caption Head: Omari Cooper
- Visual Technician: Edward Miller
- Winds Caption Head: Alexia Hawkins
- Winds Technician: Raheem Cox
STAFF (APEX D.B.C)
- Director of Bands: Jay Barlow
- Assistant Director: Ryan Franco
- Associate Director: Cecilia Tanner
- Program Coordinator: Elise Gentry
- Drill Designer: Arman Fowler
- Color guard Caption Head: Alecia Wilham
- Color Guard Technician: Daniella Coleman
- Winds Caption Head:
- Wind Technician: Marcus Klein
- Percussion Caption Head:
- Percussion Technician: Leonardo Shannon
- Front ensemble Technician: Brayden Griffin
STAFF (VERSE Indoor Percussion)
- Director: Leonardo Shannon
- Executive Director: Jay Barlow
- Program Coordinator: Dawn Juarez
- Battery Caption Head: Damian Harvey
- Pit Caption Head: Joel Copeland
- Pit Technician: Rowan Sharpe
STAFF (VORTEX Independent)
- Director: Alecia Wilham
- Executive Director: Jay Barlow
3/6/24
APEX Performing Arts presents APEX D.B.C, Golden APEX, and VERSE's Season 120 shows:
๐๐ฃ๐๐ซ ๐.๐.๐: "๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ"
Description: This show explores the American ideology of "Manifest Destiny," which was the belief in U.S. westward expansion during the 19th century. Through visual and musical storytelling, APEX illustrates the pioneering perseverance that inspired the "American Dream" of opportunity.
"Green is spring's renewal and rebirth.
The indication that things will bloom."
- Connie Gildersleeve
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Paradise Awaits- William Owens
Hymn of Acxiom- Vienna Teng
The Other Side- Stijn Roels
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๐๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ : "๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฟ๐ป"
Description: In this show, the audience will be immersed in the discovery and revelation of the planet Mars. Mysterious and alien, Mars is a place that truly expresses the visceral sense of "The Unknown."
"So the thoughts that he shall think
Shall not be forms of stars, but stars,
Nor pictures pale, but Jove and Mars."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (from poem "Monadnoc")
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Mars- Gustav Holst/ arr. Owens
Can You Hear The Music- Ludwig Gรถransson
O Magnum Mysterium- Morten Lauridsen/arr. Reynolds
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๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐: "๐ค๐จ๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ "
Description: VERSE expresses the complexity and enigmatic identity of Quantum Physics. The show explores the behaviors of the smallest of nature, beyond photons and neutrons, and into a universe of the invisible and indescribable.
"Life is strong and fragile. It's a paradox... It's both things, like quantum physics: It's a particle and a wave at the same time. It all exists all together."
- Joan Jett
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Quantum- Original Music written by Freddie Cline
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๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐:
3/25/24
We are sad to inform our pause in organizational activity for the remainder of this season and possibly for the next seasons following. If not noticed, APEX ensembles paused rehearsals a couple weeks ago for the lack of provided facilitation/ food and has struggled to proceed further with the season ahead (our scores have stayed stagnant since the beginning of the season). We apologize to our performers and the experienced inconveniences, and wish to rebuild and facilitate a healthy and positive environment for any that choose to participate in APEX Performing Arts' ensembles in our time of recuperation. Please know that the placements for the rest of the season DO NOT reflect APEX Performing Arts as an organization, but the absence of our performers and staff. We wish all the best of skills for the remainder of the season to those competing.
3/6/24
We look forward to introducing new individuals into the staff of Golden APEX and APEX D.B.C for the upcoming season. The full roster is listed below!
STAFF (Golden APEX)
- Director of Bands: Jay Barlow
- Assistant Director: Heath Chandler
- Program Coordinator: Elise Gentry
- Color guard Caption Head: Alecia Wilham
- Color guard Technician: Samuel Ferring
- Drill Designer: Connor Lindsey
- Percussion Technician: Leonardo Shannon
- Front ensemble Technician: Joel Copeland
- Visual Caption Head: Omari Cooper
- Visual Technician: Edward Miller
- Winds Caption Head: Alexia Hawkins
- Winds Technician: Raheem Cox
STAFF (APEX D.B.C)
- Director of Bands: Jay Barlow
- Assistant Director: Ryan Franco
- Associate Director: Cecilia Tanner
- Program Coordinator: Elise Gentry
- Drill Designer: Arman Fowler
- Color guard Caption Head: Alecia Wilham
- Color Guard Technician: Daniella Coleman
- Winds Caption Head:
- Wind Technician: Marcus Klein
- Percussion Caption Head:
- Percussion Technician: Leonardo Shannon
- Front ensemble Technician: Brayden Griffin
STAFF (VERSE Indoor Percussion)
- Director: Leonardo Shannon
- Executive Director: Jay Barlow
- Program Coordinator: Dawn Juarez
- Battery Caption Head: Damian Harvey
- Pit Caption Head: Joel Copeland
- Pit Technician: Rowan Sharpe
STAFF (VORTEX Independent)
- Director: Alecia Wilham
- Executive Director: Jay Barlow
3/6/24
APEX Performing Arts presents APEX D.B.C, Golden APEX, and VERSE's Season 120 shows:
๐๐ฃ๐๐ซ ๐.๐.๐: "๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ"
Description: This show explores the American ideology of "Manifest Destiny," which was the belief in U.S. westward expansion during the 19th century. Through visual and musical storytelling, APEX illustrates the pioneering perseverance that inspired the "American Dream" of opportunity.
"Green is spring's renewal and rebirth.
The indication that things will bloom."
- Connie Gildersleeve
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Paradise Awaits- William Owens
Hymn of Acxiom- Vienna Teng
The Other Side- Stijn Roels
................................................................................
๐๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ : "๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฟ๐ป"
Description: In this show, the audience will be immersed in the discovery and revelation of the planet Mars. Mysterious and alien, Mars is a place that truly expresses the visceral sense of "The Unknown."
"So the thoughts that he shall think
Shall not be forms of stars, but stars,
Nor pictures pale, but Jove and Mars."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (from poem "Monadnoc")
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Mars- Gustav Holst/ arr. Owens
Can You Hear The Music- Ludwig Gรถransson
O Magnum Mysterium- Morten Lauridsen/arr. Reynolds
....................................................................................
๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐: "๐ค๐จ๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ "
Description: VERSE expresses the complexity and enigmatic identity of Quantum Physics. The show explores the behaviors of the smallest of nature, beyond photons and neutrons, and into a universe of the invisible and indescribable.
"Life is strong and fragile. It's a paradox... It's both things, like quantum physics: It's a particle and a wave at the same time. It all exists all together."
- Joan Jett
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ
Quantum- Original Music written by Freddie Cline
๐๐๐๐ ๐.๐.๐.
Group Description
Level: 24
Influence: 4642
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
League: DCL
APEX D.B.C. (Drum and Bugle Corps) is a premier performance ensemble committed to providing exceptional music education through the marching arts. Founded by Jay Barlow, APEX made its debut in Season 114, with the vision of supporting students in the West Valley as they continue their post-secondary marching experiences. The corps also seeks to promote and elevate the Drum and Bugle Corps activity in Arizona, expanding its reach and impact within the region. Since its inception, APEX D.B.C. has quickly made its mark, becoming a one-time FMA Division 3 Finalist Bronze and earning an impressive 15 gold regular season placements. The program provides an avenue for talented young musicians, ages 17 to 22, to pursue their passion for the marching arts while developing both musical and performance skills in a collaborative, high-energy environment. With a commitment to excellence, APEX D.B.C. continues to inspire the next generation of drum corps performers while raising the standard for drum and bugle corps in Arizona.
Influence: 4642
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
League: DCL
APEX D.B.C. (Drum and Bugle Corps) is a premier performance ensemble committed to providing exceptional music education through the marching arts. Founded by Jay Barlow, APEX made its debut in Season 114, with the vision of supporting students in the West Valley as they continue their post-secondary marching experiences. The corps also seeks to promote and elevate the Drum and Bugle Corps activity in Arizona, expanding its reach and impact within the region. Since its inception, APEX D.B.C. has quickly made its mark, becoming a one-time FMA Division 3 Finalist Bronze and earning an impressive 15 gold regular season placements. The program provides an avenue for talented young musicians, ages 17 to 22, to pursue their passion for the marching arts while developing both musical and performance skills in a collaborative, high-energy environment. With a commitment to excellence, APEX D.B.C. continues to inspire the next generation of drum corps performers while raising the standard for drum and bugle corps in Arizona.
Events Hosted
Whispers in the Canyon Corpse Invitational - Season 119
APEX Arts Annual - Season 120
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