2006 Richard Hogan

Rich Hogan has been involved with the MCGC since the beginning of the percussion classes as an instructor and judge. He attended the WGI Academy, and studied with several of the leading percussion judges. Rich has also taught several groups over the years including Huron Valley Percussion, Novi Percussion, NorthCoast Academy and Arthur Hill Percussion.

In addition to all of these programs he has helped to develop, his most influential contribution to the MCGC is to the current competing percussion units and staff. He has had the privilege of instructing current staff members of Great Lakes Percussion, Eastside Fury, NorthCoast Academy and DeWitt Ice.

Rich has numerous students marching in almost every independent MCGC ensemble. Many of these members and other students he has taught are also involved in the Drum Corps activity including Cadets, Cavaliers, Glassmen, Crossmen, Bluecoats, Phantom Regiment, Santa Clara Vanguard and most of the other "Top 12" Drum Corps. This brings his contribution to the growth of the MCGC to an unparalleled level.

Rich has greatly influenced the activity as a judge, instructor, director and so many have been able to take their groups higher thanks to his contributions.