2024 PERCUSSION Staff

Luke Sesker is returning for his seventh season as Ensemble Director with Crossroads Indoor, and second year in the role of Battery Arranger. A native of Iowa, he is an Alumni of Iowa State University and Palmer College of Chiropractic. He is currently in private practice, and resides in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Luke is in his seventh season as Drumline Coordinator for Iowa State University, and also works with the Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps as a battery technician (‘21 - current). He previously served as a snare technician for the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps (‘19, ‘22). He has worked with many groups throughout Iowa including Marshalltown High School, Davenport Central High School, and is currently the Battery Writer/Arranger for Valley High School.

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 from St. Louis, Missouri — aging out as the Snare Section Leader for the 2013 season.

Originally from St. Louis, MO, Adam Kallal is returning for his sixth year as Front Ensemble arranger for Crossroads Percussion.

With Crossroads, Adam composes and arranges the music for the front ensemble and coordinates the front ensemble educational team. He is the head band director at Newton High School in Newton, Iowa. Adam also consults with several Iowa high schools on their marching and percussion programs across the state and has been an active clinician around the state.

Adam has an extensive background in marching percussion, with four years of world class WGI marching experience with Gateway Percussion (2013-2016) and three years with the Iowa State Drumline (2013-2015) ending his time with Iowa State as section leader. He was also member of the Iowa State Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble. Adam graduated from Iowa State with a bachelors of Music Education accompanied with a minor in biology and he is currently pursing his masters in music education from Adams State University. Adam lives in Ankeny, Iowa with his partner Zach and dog Güstav.

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!

Daniel Copeland is a freelance percussion educator and performer originally from Des Moines, Iowa. He recently graduated from Iowa State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. During his undergraduate years, he performed with several Midwest marching organizations including the Iowa State Marching Band, Crossroads Indoor, and The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. As an instructor, Daniel has served as a battery percussion consultant for several high schools & colleges. He has also served as a bass technician at the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps since 2021.

Daniel currently resides in Omaha, NE where he applies his scientific background in a clinical setting. He's ecstatic to return to Crossroads for his fourth season on staff!

Kellie Simerly is from Omaha, Nebraska where she works as a physical therapist at Makovicka Physical Therapy. In 2018, Kellie graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. In May of 2022, she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

During her time at the University of Kansas, Kellie was a member of the Marching Jayhawks from 2014-2017. She served as a baritone rank leader for two years and a section leader for one. Kellie spent four summers with the Phantom Regiment playing euphonium from 2015 to 2018. During her age-out season in 2018, she served as the movement captain and euphonium section leader.

Upon returning to Omaha, Kellie began working with the Millard West Wildcat Marching band on their visual staff. Under her instruction, Millard West has won two best visual captions in the state of Nebraska in 2018 and 2019, and a Nebraska state title in 2022. Kellie joined the visual instructional team for Crossroads Percussion in 2018. She also spent time on the Phantom Regiment visual team from 2020 to 2022 as a movement specialist. Kellie provided integral assistance in creating the pre-season training packet for the Phantom Regiment, as well as the daily warm up plan over the summer season for them.

Kellie has been involved with the performing arts since she was 5 years old. She started off with dance, doing so competitively until she was 17. She has been involved with the marching arts since 2010 and continues to stay involved with teaching. She is well-versed in movement, marching, and physical health from her extensive dance and marching experiences, professional education, and career. This is Kellie’s 7th year with Crossroads Percussion. She looks forward to another great year with XRP!

Jack Hansen, originally from Brookings, SD, is a graduate of Iowa State University where he received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering and his M.B.A. Currently living in Des Moines, IA, Jack is an Advanced Project Engineer at 3M, managing multiple capital projects at manufacturing plants across the Midwest.

In his marching career, Jack has been fortunate to march with River City Rhythm (2016), ISUCF’V’MB (2017-2021) serving 2 seasons as the snare guide and drum major for the 2021 football season, and Crossroads Percussion (2018-2021) serving as battery captain for his final season.

As an educator, Jack is currently a snare technician for the Iowa State Drumline, writes and teaches at Newton High School, and serves as a supporting clinician at the Cyclone Percussion Academy. Before moving to Iowa, Jack was a battery technician for various groups in the Sioux Falls, SD area including Brandon Valley High School, Sioux Falls Washington, West Central High School, and Brookings Marching Percussion.

In addition to his new role on the admin team, Jack is excited to return as a snare technician for the 3rd consecutive season.

Hunter Grace is an Iowa native who currently resides in Ames. In 2021 he graduated from Iowa State University with degrees in both accounting and finance, and is currently studying for the CPA exam. When he is not teaching band he works in the tax department of MHCS, P.C. in West Des Moines.

Hunter was fortunate enough to spend his WGI career with Crossroads Percussion (2018-2021). He also had the privilege of marching with the Iowa State Drumline (2017-2020), River City Rhythm DBC (2018-2019), and aging out with The Cavaliers (2020-2021).

Outside of Crossroads he has had the opportunity to instruct local programs including Nevada High School and Waukee Northwest High School. He also serves as a tenor technician at Iowa State University and River City Rhythm DBC. Hunter is thrilled to return to Crossroads for his third season on staff!

Paige Tedesco is excited to join the Crossroads Staff for her first season after aging out of the activity. Coming from Minnesota, she had been participating in the indoor marching arts since 2014 in high school - kickstarting her dream of marching with an independent organization. Following graduation, she immediately started teaching local high schools in Minnesota up until moving to Iowa in 2019. Paige started her independent marching career with River City Rhythm Indoor (2019) and had the opportunity to begin and end her DCI career marching with River City Rhythm Drum and Bugle Corps (2019, 2022).

After moving to Ames, Iowa, she then continued her WGI career at Crossroads Percussion (2020, 2022-2023). While living in Ames, she has also been pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University.

During both her marching career and time at ISU, Paige has been teaching at local high schools for both their fall and winter programs. She currently teaches Nevada High School and Waukee Northwest High School as a cymbal and visual instructor. Along with this, she was also a cymbal instructor at River City Rhythm DBC for the 2023 season. She is stoked to join staff this year and cannot wait to help the organization grow!

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Kevin Halvorson earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Music from University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

Kevin’s marching experience includes Drum Corps, WGI, WGI – Winter Winds, and Sound Sport primarily on marching cymbals in the following groups: Colts Drum and Bugle Corps (2011, 2012) aging out as the cymbal section leader, the(402) Indoor Percussion (2010, 2011), Dojo Indoor Percussion (2013), and Railmen Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps (2015, 2016). He also spent 3 years with the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching band on bass drum and marching cymbals.

Kevin taught as a cymbal educator for the(402) Indoor Percussion (2012), Dojo Indoor Percussion (2013), Railmen Indoor Percussion (2014).

Kevin has an addiction to movement. He practices and instructs Parkour in Lincoln, Nebraska where he lives with his beautiful and talented wife Michaela. This will be Kevin's second year with the Crossroads Percussion visual staff.

Nicholas D’Ambrosio is joining Crossroads Percussion for his first season. Originally from Colorado Springs, CO, he received a B.S in Chemical Engineering from Rice University in Houston, TX in 2015 before moving to Iowa in 2018. He currently works as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for 3M.

His marching experience includes performing with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps for 3 seasons, playing vibraphone in 2011, 2012, and 2014.

Sean Anderson, originally from Omaha Nebraska, went to Omaha Burke high School and is currently attending the University of Nebraska-Omaha studying public relations. His marching career began in 2012, and since then Sean has been part of numerous ensembles around the country. His DCI experience includes Pioneer (2016) and Seattle Cascades (2018) drum and bugle corps. His WGI experience includes 3 seasons with Dojo Percussion (2012-2014), 2 seasons on the instructional staff of Purecussion Indoor (2016-2017), 1 season with the Railmen (2018), and Sean concluded his marching career as an age-out with Cap City Percussion (2019).

Sean is excited to be on the instructional teams for several ensembles in the Nebraska and Ohio areas, including Elkhorn High School, Bellevue West High School, and Cap City Percussion. Between these teaching roles and Crossroads, Sean is excited to see what the upcoming marching season brings!

Josh Spaulding is a composer, music educator, and percussionist currently based in Omaha, Nebraska. Josh has a wealth of experience as an educator and audio technician in marching arts programs across the country. He has most notably worked for the Columbians, the Seattle Cascades, the Colt Cadets, Music City Drum Corp, Audio Theater, the Railman, and Crossroads Indoor. Josh had the honor of marching with the WGI Independent World ensemble, Gateway Indoor in 2014, and he has worked as a band director or percussion technician at numerous schools in Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Nebraska. More information about Josh and his current work can be found on his website: https://www.joshspauldingmusic.com

Josh is looking forward to his fourth season of working with Crossroads Indoor!

Kaleb Roberson was born and raised in the Des Moines area, currently residing in Ames, IA. He is returning for his second season on the educational staff team for Crossroads Indoor, after being in the organization’s front ensemble from 2020-2022.

Kaleb graduated from Iowa State University in 2023 with his Bachelor’s of Music, and teaches several other percussion groups across central Iowa in addition to XRP. In addition to being a former member at Crossroads, he performed with the ISUCF’V’MB from 2020-2021 on the bass line, and with the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps in 2021-2022, serving as the center marimba and co-section leader in his age-out season.

Kaleb is very excited to continue working with this great organization and furthering the marching arts in the state of Iowa!

Jake Parker was born and raised in Iowa City, IA. In 2020 he earned his B.B.A. from the University of Iowa in Finance along with a Music Minor. He currently resides in the Chicago Suburbs.

While at Iowa, Jake was a member of the Hawkeye Marching Band and served as the Drumline Captain and Snare Section Leader for three years. Jakes’ other performance experiences includes the Colt Cadets Open Class Drum and Bugle Corps from 2015-2017, The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from 2018-2019 and Crossroads Indoor Percussion from 2018-2021.

Jake is excited to join the staff side this year and looks forward to being able to use his experiences and knowledge to promote the marching arts in Iowa.

CJ Parker is a multi-instrumentalist from Davenport, IA. He has been a part of the marching arts since 2014, graduating from Davenport Central in 2019. He is an alumnus of the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, marching 4 years and aging out in 2022. He is now a private lesson instructor and recording artist, a faculty member of Common Chord (formerly known as the River Music Experience) as well as the Creative Arts Director at YouthHope. He has worked amongst numerous programs including the Colt Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps, Davenport Central Marching Band, & the St. Ambrose University Marching Band.