Drew Farmer is currently a full-time visual designer, consultant, guard instructor, and educator from Murray, KY. This will be Drew’s inaugural year as Visual Coordinator and Drill Designer for the Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps. Drew is an alumnus of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, where he marched mellophone in 2002 and 2003.

    Drew began his design career in 2003 and now designs for many successful marching bands, winter guards, and indoor percussion ensembles throughout the United States, most notably the 500+ member Allen High School marching band from Allen, TX. In addition to drill design, he has also been a guard designer for multiple boa regional, state finalists, and a WGI Regional champion in 2009. Since 2005, Drew has been a visual designer for Key Poulan Music, working very closely to help develop the drill side of his company. Inspired by some of the best designers in the world, Drew brings an eclectic style of writing due to his involvement in all aspects of the marching arts.

    Drew holds a Bachelor’s of Music Education from Murray State University, where he graduated May 2007. He has been a part of many organizations including the Collegiate Music Educator’s National Conference, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Color Guard Association, South East Color Guard Association, Winter Guard International, and Phi Mu Alpha.