2026 PERCUSSION Staff

Directors and coordinators

Luke Sesker is returning for his 8th season as Ensemble Director for Crossroads Percussion, and 3rd season as Battery Arranger.

He is an Alumni of Iowa State University where he completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology / Health and Human Performance; he then attended Palmer College for his doctorate level education. He is currently in private practice, and resides in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Luke also serves as Drumline Coordinator for Iowa State University; 2025 will be his 9th season working with the ensemble. Luke has worked as a battery instructor with The Jersey Surf (’19, ’22), The Colt Cadets (’21-’24), and most recently The Academy (’25). He has worked with many schools throughout his home state of Iowa, serving in various roles including instructor, clinician, or battery arranger.

His marching experience includes four seasons with Iowa State University, two seasons with the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, and two seasons with the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps — aging out as Battery Captain in 2012. He also marched four seasons with Gateway Indoor Percussion (WGI PIW) — aging out as the snare section leader for the 2013 season.

More to be announced soon!

Design

Daniel Copeland is a freelance percussion educator and performer originally from Des Moines, Iowa. In 2019, he graduated from Iowa State University, earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology. During his undergraduate years, he performed with several notable Midwest marching organizations including the Iowa State Marching Band, Crossroads Indoor, and the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Daniel has since worked with Crossroads Indoor - previously serving as battery coordinator and bass technician. He also spent four seasons as a bass technician for the Madison Scouts, surrounded by world-class designers and educators. Aside from his activity in both WGI and DCI circuits, Daniel has served as an instructor and consultant for many high schools and colleges in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Missouri. Daniel currently lives in central Omaha where he is completing his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He’s thrilled to step into this new role, and to serve XRI to the best of his abilities!

Adam Kallal is a music educator, performer, clinician, arranger, and composer based in Des Moines, Iowa. He currently serves as Associate Director of Bands at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines and is excited to be returning as Front Ensemble Arranger for Crossroads Percussion!

Adam earned his B.A. in Music Education with a minor in Biology from Iowa State University, where he performed with the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and the ISUCF’VMB. He recently completed his M.M. in Music Education with an emphasis in Composition from Adams State University. He has extensive marching arts experience, including four years performing with Gateway Indoor Percussion, and is on the education staff for Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.

As an arranger, composer, and sound designer, Adam has worked with ensembles nationwide, including Valley High School, Ankeny Centennial, Des Moines Roosevelt, Iowa Pride Ensembles, and Jubal Drum & Bugle Corps in the Netherlands. Beyond marching arts, he has written for percussion ensembles, choir, and chamber groups.

He currently resides in Ankeny, Iowa with his husband Zach, their dog Willow, and cat Nemo.

Lindsey Schueller was born and raised in Michigan where she began her pageantry arts career. She went on to perform with Genesis Percussion, Rhythm X, Blue Stars, Bluecoats, and Carolina Crown. She received her undergraduate education from Central Michigan University and her Doctor of Audiology from Rush University. Lindsey worked for several years as an Educational Audiologist in southwest Michigan before moving to Atlanta to pursue visual design full time.

For over a decade Lindsey has been an active visual designer and instructor with scholastic and independent programs all over the country, including BOA regional finalists, champions, grand national semi-finalists, DCI and WGI finalists and champions. Since 2014, she has worked as visual supervisor or visual designer with Legends Drum and Bugle Corps, additionally, in 2019 and 2021 she worked with Boston Crusaders as a visual instructor and visual design intern. For two seasons, Lindsey has been the visual designer with Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, who in 2022 returned to DCI Finalist status for the first time in 13 years. During the indoor season, Lindsey has worked with several guard and percussion programs in the Atlanta area and around the country. She spends most weekends within the Atlanta Quest organization at Q2, who returned to WGI Finalist status in 2022 for the first time in 7 years, and earned a top 5 position in 2023. Lindsey is excited to additionally work with the Crossroads Percussion design team for the 2024 season!

More to be announced soon!

Education Team

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