Media Staff
Christina Stevens : Director of Media
Christina Stevens is a social media marketing and brand manager from the Nashville, TN area. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee where she studied Public Relations, Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. Currently, Christina resides in Indianapolis where she works for Music for All as Marketing Coordinator.
Previously, Christina worked with the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps Media as Social Media Coordinator and Team Lead. Currently, she works with the The Cavaliers Drum & Bugles Corps as Digital Media Lead. Christina has also worked with a number of marching arts organizations such as Music for All/Bands of America, Winter Guard International and SouthCoast Music & Design, to provide social media strategy and content creation across 8 platforms. As a former band kid, Christina enjoys spending her time around the marching arts as much as she can.
Nora Thompson : Director of Media
Nora serves as one of the Directors of Media for Veritas Percussion. Drawing on her experience as a performer and visual educator, she brings a trained eye to photography, capturing the most expressive moments and telling the story of each performance.
She is especially passionate about making sure every performer has photos to remember their time performing and experience at Veritas. Whether behind the camera or dancing, her goal is to celebrate artistry, foster connection, and preserve the story being told.
Tony McCrackin : Photographer
Tony McCrackin is a freelance photographer based out of Indianapolis, specializing both in the performing arts and in portraiture. Within the marching arts he currently works with several organizations, including Drum Corps International, Music For All, FloMarching, Performing Arts Photography by Bateman, the Boston Crusaders, and 317 Performing Arts.
Tony has been on the 317 Performing Arts media team in several roles since 2019, including Director of Marketing and Media. Tony is a strong advocate for media in the marching arts as a whole - working and volunteering as a photographer across the activity. He also helps moderate a discord community of over 400 people working or hoping to work in marching arts media at all levels of the activity and across the country, helping them refine their skills to better serve their ensembles and be set up for professional success.
Tony aged out as a tuba player with the Boston Crusaders in 2017, and graduated from Central Michigan University in 2019 with a degree in Music.
Cameron Elder : Videographer
Cameron Elder is a videographer and photographer from Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a deep passion for storytelling and visual creativity. Since starting his journey in videography at just 11 years old, Cameron has honed his skills across various projects, including his notable role as the main videographer and editor for the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps during the summer of 2024. He managed all aspects of the corps' video content throughout the season, from short-form social media videos to longer documentary-style productions.
Cameron’s approach to each project is rooted in creative storytelling, using his skills to craft narratives that leave a lasting impact. His love for videography and photography extends beyond capturing moments—it's about making meaningful connections and inspiring audiences through visual media. Whether working in the performing arts or collaborating on new creative ventures, Cameron is committed to delivering work that resonates deeply with viewers. He is proud to be a part of the Veritas staff.