Scott Johnson's musical training began at the age of four when he began taking drum lessons from a local percussion instructor. Before his fifth birthday, Scott joined the Red Knights Drum and Bell Corps at 5 years old, and when he turned 18 he began as a marching member in The Blue Devils, from 1976 through 1979. He became a member of The Blue Devil staff from 1978 through 1989 and in 1994 became The Blue Devil’s Director of Percussion and Percussion Arranger, a position he holds today.
Awards include over a dozen DCI championships, ten DCI High Percussion awards, two WGI championships, three DCA championships, two DCA High Percussion awards, ten DCE championships, nine High Percussion awards in DCE, four High Percussion awards in Japan, and 1977 DCI Individual Snare champion…to name a few.
Scott’s judging assignments have included numerous marching band and percussion competitions throughout the world, including P.A.S. championships, W.G.I. championships, South African Championships, Indonesia Championships and the Bands of America Grand National Championships. drum lines across the USA, Europe and Japan.
Stephanie Vasilakis joins the System Blue teaching team as a featured clinician after aging out of The Blue Devils snare line in 2011. Having played snare at Ayala High School and in the Bluecoats before joining The Blue Devils, Stephanie has become one of the most well-known and accomplished drummers in the marching activity. Stephanie was also a member of the famed RCC Indoor Drum Line for several seasons and is an accomplished drum set player. Stephanie teaches privately and at camps across the nation.
Andrew Odello aged out of The Blue Devils in 2011 after an amazing 19 years in the BD organization. During his marching career Andrew was part of 3 DCI World Championships (2007, 2009, 2010) and won the 2010 DCI Solo Snare competition. Andrew was also a member of the Freelancers Indoor Drum Line and currently performs in the Niner-Noise Drum Line and for BD Entertainment. Andrew teaches for several programs including Foothill High School (Pleasanton, Ca), Blue Devil B and is a featured clinician for System Blue Live Events and educational Series camps.
Matt Padilla - Former member of the Blue Devil snare line and RCC Indoor.
If possible, please bring a drum and stand. If you do not have access to a drum, or are unsure if the drum you have access to is appropriate, please contact pat@systemblue.org and we will make sure you are properly outfitted. Dress for a variety of weather, most of the activities will be outdoors. Be sure to bring or fax this medical release form [download pdf].
This is a commuter camp. There are several hotels in the area for those attendees who require overnight accommodations.
Comfort Inn and Suites is offering a special rate. For a special group rate, book before June 3rd and mention you are with the BLUE DEVILS. The room rate (double bed, can have up to 4 people per room) will be $77.44 plus tax.
Comfort Inn and Suites
41005 California Oaks Road
Murrieta, CA 92562
951-984-7227
