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Caleb Rothe is the Percussion Education Coordinator for WGI Sport of the Arts and has been a passionate music educator and percussion specialist since 1997. He has worked with over 20 high school music programs, independent percussion ensembles, and drum and bugle corps, serving in roles such as director, program coordinator, designer, arranger, and instructor. Notable affiliations include Ayala HS (1997-2009), Pulse Percussion (2004-2007), Etiwanda HS (2023-present), Rancho Cucamonga HS (2000-2004), Upland HS (2004-2006), Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps (2010), and Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps (2004-2006). Caleb is an internationally sought-after adjudicator, clinician, and consultant, and his music has been performed by groups across the United States and Japan.
Mr. Rothe has served as an adjudicator at events across the United States, Europe, and Asia. His judging experience includes work with WGI Sport of the Arts, Drum Corps International, Bands of America, Drum Corps Japan, the Malaysia World Band Competition, and numerous regional and local marching arts events.
As a founding member and current President of the Southern California Percussion Alliance, Caleb has played a pivotal role in advancing the indoor percussion activity. He has also served as Vice President of Percussion for the Winter Guard International Board of Directors, a member of the WGI Percussion Advisory Board, and currently serves on the Percussion Steering Committee.
Throughout his career, Caleb has led ensembles to numerous local, regional, national, and international titles in organizations such as WGI Sport of the Arts, Drum Corps International, and Bands of America. His students have been named finalists at events more than 100 times, earned more than 40 medals, and been named International Champions six times.
In recognition of his contributions to the indoor percussion activity, Caleb was inducted into the WGI Hall of Fame in 2020.
