Charles Aguillon Joins Genesis as Director of Education

Charles Aguillon Joins Genesis as Director of Education

Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to announce that Charles Aguillon is joining the team as Director of Education. As Director of Education, Aguillon will oversee and provide insight on methods to improve our program, as well as provide valuable guidance to staff members and performers.

“I am excited to have Charles join our program! His knowledge and experience as an educator will bring an added mentorship to our Educational team and help our program take strides to the next level. We are truly humbled to have him join our team.”

Chris Magonigal, CEO + Corps Director

Aguillon currently serves as the Director of Fine Arts & Academic Success for Lake Travis Independent School District. A native of Victoria, he began his career in music education in 1993 as a Band Director for the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District.  In 1996, Mr. Aguillon joined the Georgetown Independent School District and served in various capacities including Georgetown High School Band Director, GISD Director of Fine Arts, and most recently, Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning at East View High School.  He earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Texas State University-San Marcos as well as a Master of Arts in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix where he has completed work towards a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Mr. Aguillon currently serves on the State UIL Music Technical Advisory Committee as well as serving as President of the Texas Music Educators Association Region 32.

New Genesis Website

Welcome to the new Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps Website

As part of the transition into a new decade, Genesis has completely revamped their website. The new website was created carefully with the organization’s performers in mind, both prospective and veteran.

“We wanted to make sure that our members could access all the information and tools they need for the entire season’s experience.”

Chris Magonigal, CEO and Founder

The project was overseen by two alumni, John Filippone and Micah Gause. The site worked as both an update for the organization as well as a way to deepen the connection with the alumni organization. Click around the new site and enjoy!

“From the Ground Up” Creative Team Returns for 2020

“From the Ground Up” Creative Team Returns for 2020

From Left to Right- Kathy Marvin, Dave Marvin, Chris Magonigal, Dan Bryan, Stuart Shulman, Josh Gall, and Key Poulan stand with their arms around each other.
Kathy Marvin, Dave Marvin, Chris Magonigal, Dan Bryan, Stuart Shulman, Josh Gall, and Key Poulan at DCI World Championship Semi-Finals.

Genesis is proud to announce that the full creative team behind “From The Ground Up” will return for the 2020 season! Joshua Gall (Artistic Director), Key Poulan (Music Supervisor/Brass Arranger), Dave Marvin (Percussion Design), Dan Bryan (Percussion Design), Stuart Shulman (Visual/Drill Design), and Shawn Glyde (Percussion Design) collaborated to bring dynamic success to the end of our first decade and will follow that momentum into this next season.

Genesis Announces Francesca Ramirez as 2020 Conductor

Genesis announces Francesca Ramirez as 2020 Conductor

Ramirez is currently a Music Education major with a concentration in Clarinet Studies at the University of North Texas, and this will be her 4th season on the Genesis leadership team.

“The 2019 season for Genesis was really a turning point back to the family roots in which we were founded on,” Ramirez reflects, “In the 3 years I’ve been here, I think this next season is going to be a pivotal year of growth for Genesis and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish with those core values.”

Along with her studies at UNT, she is a part of the Green Brigade Marching Band and a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) All-Star. The past 3 years Francesca has been a part of Genesis have been spent as a member of the drum major team. We are enthusiastic to see the ways in which she continues to lead from the center podium ushering in a new decade of success for the home team.