New London, CT – 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce our 2019 student leadership team, who will be joining our Drum Major Serenity Morris.
Serenity will be attending the University of New Hampshire in the fall as a Theatre Education major. Serenity is in her 3rd year with 7th Regiment, having previously been a member of the mellophone line. She is from Herkimer, NY and is a proud graduate of Westmoreland High School. “I am incredibly excited for this season. 7th Regiment has found its voice and it is a powerful one that is bringing the entire organization to a new level. This year our family is standing unified and strong to show the world a new era of 7th Regiment. I am beyond proud of these people and I am honored to stand beside them this season as their drum major. ”
Robin will attend UMass-Amherst this fall after finishing up an Associate’s Degree in Fine and Performing Arts at Middlesex Community College. She is from Reading, MA and is a graduate of Reading Memorial High School. A fourth year member of 7R Brass, Robin has been a member of the mellophone line throughout her time with the corps. This year also marks Robin’s age out summer. “I have been a member of 7th Regiment since 2015, and I have never been more excited for a season. The energy coming from this years corps members is unmatched and so overwhelmingly positive, and I cannot wait to continue to work with everyone to make this year one of the best. Being a leader to me means setting an example for the other members and supporting them while making sure they know they can come to me if they’re ever struggling.”
Ravi is a 4th year member of 7R Brass, all as a member of the baritone line. He hails from Westerly, RI where he graduated from Westerly High School. Ravi plans to pursue a degree in music education. “The Regiment has always been a positive environment where anyone can learn from a world class staff, and to be a part of the team shaping that environment is an honor. Coming off a 6th place finish, we’re setting the bar higher for the 2019 7th Regiment, and I can’t wait to push this corps to new heights. ”
John comes to 7R from Trumbull, CT and is a graduate of Trumbull High School. John is a 2nd year member of the Front Ensemble and eventually plans to study music composition. “I cannot wait for this summer to begin. There is so much to learn from this music and from my team of techs. I love to be amazed by absolutely brilliant musicians and this summer I think it’s my turn to amaze.”
Karriem is a student at the University of Connecticut, where he majors in Civil Engineering. He is a 2nd year member of 7R Percussion, both on the snare line. Karriem hails from Ewa Beach, Hawaii and is a recent graduate of James Campbell High School. “I’m honestly beyond excited for what the 2019 season has in store for the 7th Regiment battery. We’re off to a strong start and I truly do believe that this group has the potential to be the strongest in the corps history! I’m happy to be here every step of the way and look forward to seeing how far we can all take this until the end!”
Mayté is in her 4th year as a member of 7R, having spent the last three seasons in 7RCG, and rookie season in the front ensemble. She is from Montville, CT and is a graduate of Montville High School. Mayté is a student at Eastern Connecticut State University where she majors in Elementary Education and Music Performance “I’m looking forward to this season! Everyone seems so motivated and eager to do well. I can’t wait to help members and keep everyone pushing through the season.”
Maïtée is from Montreal, Québec where she is a student at Armand-Corbeil High School. She is a third year member of 7RCG, having began her time with the corps in 2017. “When I first came to 7R three years ago, I never thought I would be where I am today. Fourteen year old me would be so proud to see that I am now a color guard sergeant ! I can’t wait for this summer, as I know it’s going to be a great season! I’m so ready to share my passion with the colorguard and make them love drum corps as much as I do! 7RCG19…I will give you all my best!”
