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Location: Plano, Texas
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Location: Orange, CA
Fernando Miller is a seasoned Visual and Music adjudicator for SCPA, their counterpart from NorCal, NCPA, and CSBC's fall and winter seasons. He has a deep-rooted passion for marching band and drum line performance. Fernando's drum corps journey began in 2001 with Pacific Crest, paving the way for his illustrious career. He donned the Blue Devils uniform from 2002 to 2004, achieving the pinnacle as center snare in 2004. Simultaneously, he excelled in indoor percussion, marching with RCC Indoor from 2002 to 2005 and leading as center snare from 2003 to 2005.
Transitioning from performer to educator, Fernando dedicated himself to shaping the next generation of musicians. From 2005 to 2009, he taught at Yamato Drum Corps in Kyoto and Yokohama Scouts in Yokohama, Japan, extending his impact to the renowned Bluecoats in 2010 and 2011. His teaching career spanned Southern California from 2002 to 2019, leaving an indelible mark at institutions such as RCC Indoor, Mission Viejo HS, Upland HS, Ramona HS, and John W. North HS. Beyond borders, Fernando shared his expertise globally as a clinician and consultant for numerous groups.
A multifaceted talent, Fernando's contributions extend beyond instruction. He excelled in arranging music and designing shows, crafting captivating performances with meticulous attention to detail in staging and overall concept design. As an adjudicator, he brings a wealth of experience and a discerning eye, enriching the marching band and drum line community with his expertise and passion.
Fernando, a full-time musician at the Disneyland Resort since 2011, doesn't just captivate audiences with his music—he also collaborates with Disneyland Show Directors to arrange music and stage multiple live atmosphere shows, adding magic to every event. Beyond his musical talents, Fernando is a screenwriter, holding an MFA in Dramatic Writing from the University of Denver and completing the UCLA Screenwriting Program. He resides in Orange, CA, with his wife, Karen, and their dog, Lincoln.
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Participating Ensembles
Percussion Scholastic Regional A
Capuchino HS
Emerald HS
Fairfield HS
John Swett HS
South San Francisco HS
Percussion Scholastic A
American Canyon HS
Ann Sobrato HS
Antelope HS
Branham HS
Castro Valley HS
Fremont HS
Hollister HS
Live Oak HS
Los Gatos HS
Mountain View HS
Oak Ridge HS
Saratoga HS A
Percussion Scholastic Junior
Carquinez MS
Redwood MS
Percussion Scholastic Concert A
Price Charter School
Percussion Scholastic Concert Junior
Union MS
Winds Scholastic A
Valley Christian HS
Winds Scholastic Junior
Valley Christian JH
Percussion Scholastic Open
Amador Valley HS
Dublin HS
Foothill HS
Granite Bay HS
Laguna Creek HS
Rodriguez HS
Percussion Independent Open
Sparta Indoor Percussion
Tri-City Percussion
Percussion Scholastic Concert Open
Monta Vista HS
Winds Independent Open
Sparta Winds
Percussion Scholastic World
Cupertino HS
Homestead HS
James Logan HS
Saratoga HS World
Percussion Independent World
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