Veritas Audio Team
Grace Bonanno : Audio Engineer
Grace Bonanno is a music technologist, audio engineer, educator, and performer with a diverse background spanning the marching arts, music history, orchestral music, and live production. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music specializing in Music Technology from The Mason Gross Conservatory at Rutgers University, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Music Technology at Indiana University Indianapolis.
Grace has established herself as a versatile audio professional within the WGI and DCI communities. She has served as an Audio Engineer with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps from 2023 to 2026 and The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps in 2024 and 2026. Her experience encompasses live audio engineering, sound design, production, and the technical demands of large-scale competitive productions.
As both an educator and performer, Grace brings a well-rounded understanding of the marching arts from multiple perspectives. She has performed with ensembles including but not limited to Rhythm X(2025), George Mason Indoor Drumline(2022-2024), River City Rhythm Drum and Bugle Corps (2021-2022). Performing various instruments such as bass guitar, electric guitar, upright bass, synthesizer, and harp. She has also worked with a variety of high school and collegiate programs as an educator and independent audio engineer, providing technical and production support across numerous competitive ensembles.
With experience on both sides of the microphone, Grace combines musicality, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to help ensembles bring their creative vision to life. She is excited to bring her experience and passion for audio to Veritas Percussion and looks forward to collaborating with the ensemble to create an engaging and impactful production.
Parker Chastain : Audio Intern
Parker Chastain is an audio engineer and sound designer based out of Indianapolis. Parker currently works with Hamilton Southeastern as their primary audio staff member and with Perry Meridian High School as a member of the battery staff and audio manager. Outside of the scholastic world, Parker also served as an audio intern with The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps during the 2025 season.
Parker’s previous marching experience includes performing with Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps in 2022 and Veritas in 2025.
Parker is incredibly excited to return to Veritas as part of the amazing team and to help be a part of the organization’s journey back to World Class.