Indoor Percussion Staff
Mark Crowley
Program Director
Mark is an active and passionate percussion performer/educator based in the northwest valley. Mark earned his bachelors degree in Music Performance with an emphasis in Jazz from ASU and brings his experiences with The Academy, Vision Percussion, and The Seattle Cascades to further grow the West Valley in marching percussion by passing down the technical application, tradition, and life skills embodied in the upper echelon of the activity. He is thrilled for the upcoming season, a new chapter in the world of marching arts, and a front row seat to grow Arizona!
Ian Fuller
Show Arranger
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Ian performed in 8 seasons of World Class Drum Corps and WGI along the West Coast before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and a Master’s of Education. He’s served as a designer, composer, and educator for several programs in the Northwest as well as for Impulse Youth Performing Arts Organization in Southern California. Currently he teaches elementary music in Beaverton, Oregon, is the program coordinator for the Westview Marching Band, and has served on the percussion staff of the Columbians Drum and Bugle Corps since 2019.
Tim Mitchell
Audio Designer
Specializing in Sound Design for the marching arts, Tim brings a wealth of experience from many genres of storytelling to create powerful, dynamic, and engaging productions. Tim began working in radio broadcasting at KCWU-FM, where he produced nationally-awarded promos and podcasts recognized by College Broadcasters Incorporated and the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. Fusing radio production techniques with theatrical sound composition, Tim has produced sound design for numerous marching band, winter percussion, and drum corps shows. Well-versed in the marching arts as a performer and educator, he studied Music at Central Washington University and performed with the Oregon Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps and indoor percussion. Valuing both the fine details and the big picture, Tim has worked in electronics design and management with top ensembles in the Pacific Northwest, including Columbians Drum & Bugle Corps (DCI Open), IMPACT Percussion (WGI PIO), OC Indoor (WGI PIW), Oregon Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps (DCI World), and Seattle Cascades Drum & Bugle Corps (DCI World).
Renée Vandivort
Front Ensemble Caption Head
Renée is dedicated educator born and raised in Tucson, Arizona with over 5 years of teaching under her belt. With multiple years marching at Flux Indoor Percussion, she hopes to use her experience to inspire a new generation of percussionists in the state of Arizona. Renée’s priority as an educator is to teach self accountability, help students find and achieve their highest potential, and provide a safe space for creative expression as a performer. Above all she hopes that every performer she comes across will leave Convergence a better version of themselves. This is Renée’s second year with Convergence Indoor Percussion and she is thrilled for the season to come!
Indoor Winds Staff
Andrew Glenn
Program Director
An Arizona Native, Andrew graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in Instrumental Music Education in 2014 and a master’s degree in Music Education in 2018. He has been the Director of Music at Estrella Foothills High School since 2014. Andrew has been with Convergence Performing Arts and Convergence Indoor Winds since 2024.
David Willers
Brass Caption Head
David Willers is the Director of Bands and Guitar at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona. David has a Master's Degree in Wind Conducting from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Arizona State University. David was the Director of Bands at Mesquite High School in Gilbert, Arizona from 2016-2021. As a performer, David has been a member of the Arizona Wind Symphony and Scottsdale Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, he has extensive experience in the marching arts, performing with The Academy and Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, and has served as a judge in the WGAZ and AzMBA circuits.
Juan Mateo
Visual Technician
Juan Mateo is a double Bachelor graduate of the University of Arizona, with over 15 years of rounded experience through various levels of his performing, instructing and adjudicating careers. His marching band and indoor percussion ensembles have achieved repeated promotions, top rankings and championship visual captions while his uplifting energy and ability to quickly connect and coach performers make him a sought after technician across Arizona. Juan also shares influence and style with his professional career as a graphic designer. 2024 will be his first season growing with Convergence Indoor Winds!
Winterguard Staff
Gabriel Gastelo Jr.
Program Director
Gabriel Gastelo Jr has over 15 years of movement and performance experience, having performed and competed as a member of The Arizona Academy Winterguard, and Fenix Independent Winterguard. After years of movement experience in the Colorguard/Winterguard arena, Gabriel pursued movement at the collegiate level at Arizona State University where he studied a Post-Modern Contemporary style of movement, performed and choreographed student dance works, interned with American Dance Festival, and performed with Dulce Dance Co, and Desert Dance Theater. As of December 2021 Gabriel has a B.F.A in Dance from The Herberger School of Dance, Theater, and Film.