New additions to 2025 Percussion team
- Joseph Khalifa
- Sep 5, 2024
- 1 min read
We're excited to announce new additions to #DragonPerc for 2025. 🔥🔥
John Mapes - Battery Arranger
Ian Grom - Music Coordinator & Arranger
Connor Yasuda - Percussion Caption Head
Trent Gronewold - Front Ensemble Arranger
Check out their full bios at mandarins.org/staff
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