Holly has been part of the marching arts since 1994, where she played the baritone in the Edmonton Strutters, now known as Northern Empire. In more recent years Holly has worked with CGC YEG (a local color guard group), starting off as treasurer and became Director in 2020 - leading the groups expansion from one program to four, through cultural change, structured planning and value-based programming.

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Holly is passionate about community building through youth activities, music and sports.

Lisa has a rich history of music and marching arts that started over 20 years ago, in the Edmonton All Girl Marching Ambassadors where she began as a snare player. She continued on to perform in the Edmonton Crusaders Marching Band, the Edmonton Strutters Drum and Bugle Corps, where she added the tenor drums to her repertoire.

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Currently she plays in the Edmonton Elks Drumline and works as one of the Northerm Empire Drumline instructors. In her free time she loves watching movies and cuddling with her cat.

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Drew has always been involved with the performing arts, whether it be dance, band, or theatre. Originally from the Calgary area, he was a member of the Bands of Calgary from 2013 through 2017, the final 3 years of which he was a member of the Stampede Showband. Outside of instructing at NEPA, Drew is a theatre technician and scenic painter, and is currently attending NAIT for a diploma in game design. Drew's hobbies include but are not limited to rock climbing, hiking, playing board games, and hanging out with his cats.​

Ella began her journey in colorguard in 2006, transitioning from playing clarinet. Since the age of 4, Ella has been immersed in the marching arts, contributing to groups such as the Edmonton Sabers, Red Deer Royals, Calgary Stampede Showband, Phantom Regiment, Carolina Crown, and Paramount World Winterguard. As of 2021, Ella has worked at CGC YEG as lead choreographer and instructor. 

Outside of colorguard, Ella is a bilingual English and French speaker, holds a marketing degree, and enjoys playing board games with friends. 

Blair Wilkie has been a performer, and educator for over 20 years – bringing Marching Band experience, and energy all over Canada. Blair's marching career began when he joined the Edmonton Strutters, and after many years he left to march in the top 12 ranking Drum Corps - Santa Clara Vanguard. He was a member from 2000 - 2002, where he marched tenors.

Currently Blair performs with The Brasstactics, the Oilers Drum and Brass band, and is head the Edmonton Elks Drumline. On his "off time" you can find him on the green, coaching others on how to golf.

Alysha first fell in love with the marching arts back in 2016, after joining Impact Performing Arts as a trumpet player. In more recent years she has performed as a member of the Edmonton Elks Drumline/Pep Band, playing bass drum and trumpet. She also discovered a passion for Color Guard as a member of CGC YEG in 2019. Alysha is a University of Alberta graduate with a Bachelors in Design - Industrial and Visual Communications Design and when she's not busy with band, she likes to spend her time sketching and trying to crochet.​​

Grace is a passionate arts enthusiast with 9 years of marching experience

in Calgary - 6 of which were with the Calgary Stampede Showband. She is also the co-founder of the Alberta Marching Arts Association - a collaborative organization dedicated to the growth and promotion of marching arts in the province.

Grace is a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce – Risk Management and Insurance. Between events and rehearsals, she enjoys travelling and sharing cultural experiences like theatre and live music.

Ryan performs and teaches drumline throughout Edmonton. He was first introduced to marching percussion as a member of Impact Performing Arts and then joined the Edmonton Elks Drumline; playing at home games, traveling to the Grey Cup festivities every year, and even performing with Alessia Cara at the 2018 Grey Cup halftime show. Ryan's also performed various drumline gigs with other local teams including the Edmonton Oilers, Stingers, and Riverhawks.

Aside from music, Ryan is also a University of Alberta graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.