Katie Zheng : visual staff

Katie Zheng is a native of western Kentucky and began her drum corps career with Music City Drum and Bugle Corps as a member of the hornline. She continued her time marching as a cast member of the Santa Clara Vanguard before aging out at the Blue Devils. Katie comes from a background of classical ballet training as well as contemporary and lyrical dance styles. She is an alumnus of Murray State University, holding a Bachelor’s degree in music. Katie is a third year member of the visual staff at the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps where she teaches movement. She currently serves as the visual caption head and winds choreographer for Fishers High School in Fishers, Indiana.

nora thompson : visual staff

Nora is a visual technician. Originally from the Springfield, Missouri area, she has a lifetime of experience in the performance arts, including dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, taekwondo and color guard.

Nora has over 10 years of marching experience including color guard with the Pride Marching Band at Missouri State University (2017), The Pride of Missouri State Winter Guard (WGI I0 2018) and Veritas (2020-2022).

Nora has taught at many schools in the marching arts, most recently including Fishers HS, Zionsville HS, and Veritas.

Nora has a passion for teaching dance and movement as she loves to share her knowledge and joy of performing.