Vic Firth Artist: Nick Angelis


Nick Angelis has been involved in the drum corps activity since 1979. Throughout 15 seasons, he marched with The Satellites from Leicester, MA from 1980-87, The Spartans from N.H. '88 and '89, The Boston Crusaders '90-91, The Santa Clara Vanguard 1992, The Star of Indiana 1993, Brass Theater 1994, and aged out of The Blue Knights from Denver, CO in 1995.

As a performer, he was crowned The 1992 Drum Corps International Rudimental Snare Drum World Champion, 1993 Drum Corps Midwest Champion and was a part of the 1993 Star of Indiana World Champion Percussion section.

Nick has taught and or written, for numerous marching bands and drum corps all around the country including: Blue Knights, Boston Crusaders, Crossmen, Spartans of N.H., Troopers (Caption Head/Arranger 2005), Spirit of J.S.U. (Co-Caption Head and Co-Arranger 2004-05), University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 3 Time BOA Finalist and AAA National Champion, Kennesaw Mountain H.S. (Percussion Arranger), BOA 2004 Atlanta  Regional Finalist Harrison H.S., and BOA 2005 National Semi-Finalist, Bellbrook H.S.

In 1994, he performed as a soloist in Star of Indiana's Brass Theater Featuring The Canadian Brass. He was an Original Featured Star performer for The Tony and Emmy award-Winning Show, Blast! From 1999-2003. He performed in London at The Hammersmith Apollo Theatre, opened in New York City at The Broadway Theater and was in The 1st National Tour performing in over 40 cities.

Nick attended The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he received a bachelor's degree in Music Education. He is currently The Assistant Band Director for The University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands under the direction of Dr. Terren Frenz, and the Caption Head and Percussion Arranger for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa.

Check out Nick's 1992 DCI I&E Championship Solo!


ABOUT NICK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH VIC FIRTH:
“It is an honor and a privilege to have gone back to my roots. Not only is Vic Firth the best product, but also they are family. Neil Larrivee has done so much for the preservation and future of marching percussion. That is why I am proud to be reunited with Neil and everyone else at VF. They are true professionals. Their service and product control is superior to all. Thank you guys for bringing me home!”