John Mapes and Scott Johnson featured in OAWB coverage of the Blue Devils percussion leadership shift for 2027
John Mapes and Scott Johnson featured in OAWB coverage of the Blue Devils percussion leadership shift for 2027

The Blue Devils’ 2027 staff listing names Scott Johnson as Arranger/Caption Head and John Mapes as Arranger/Caption Manager. OAWB discusses the significance of Mapes taking on the more active day-to-day management role while Johnson remains involved.

  • Garrett recounts Scott Johnson's Blue Devils percussion history and the leadership transition to John Mapes.

  • The panel considers Mapes's experience at Pulse Percussion and the effect of a new approach.

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