Dick Karkosky

   
Chad Gay

MEET THE STAFF

Director-Dick Karkosky is in his eleventh year as Director of Bands at Carroll High School. Mr. Karkosky received a B.S. in Music Education from Indiana State University in 1978 and a M.A, in Music Education from Ball State University in 1985. Under Mr. Karkosky's leadership, the Carroll Charger Pride competed in the State Finals for the first time in school history in 2001, placing 9th in Class B, then followed a 6th place in 2004, and in 2005 placing 5th, the bands highest ISSMA State Finals finish in school history. Mr. Karkosky and his wife, Pam, of 13 years have two children; Christian, 11 and Brian, 9.

Percussion Director - Chad Gay is in his 18th year teaching percussion in the state of Indiana. A 1995 graduate of Ball State University, Chad's credits include performing and teaching with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Chad is currently the instrumental music director at Northwood Middle School in Fort Wayne. He is married with one daughter, Katie.

Drill Writer - Jon Bay. This is my 16th year of teaching and my eleventh year of designing. I was a member of the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps from 1994-1996 and then was a member of the Glassmen visual staff from 1997-1999. I have my bachelors degree in Marketing from Indiana Institute of Technology. I not only design for marching band but also have designed for Winter Percussion and Winter Guard. I have designed for numerous state finalists and state champions both in Indiana and in surrounding states. I am married and have two wonderful children Christopher and Makinzie. I am very excited to be part of the Carroll band program. I consider it an honor to be part of such a great group.

Visual Instructor: Daniel Sattison I have been involved with marching band and color guard for 20 years. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Indiana University and am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Management at Indiana Wesleyan University. I am currently the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Harrison College here in Fort Wayne. From 1993-2003, I worked for the Charger Pride as Assistant Director/Visual Coordinator. I have also done design and consulting work with other bands and guards in northeast Indiana. For the past 6 years, I have worked as a judge for marching bands (focused in the areas of Visual Execution and Color Guard) in the states of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. I have a wonderful wife Julie and three beautiful children; Michaela 13, Danae’ 9, and Logan 8. I am thrilled to be back with an organization like the Charger Pride.

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