Cadets Announce 2022 Drumline Section Leaders

The Cadets Administration and Battery Staff are pleased to announce the three talented performers who will be leading The Cadets Drumline in 2022.

Please join us in congratulating Alex Gilbert, Nate Clelland, and Isaac Steffen!

"We are confident in this leadership team," said Ron Lambert, Director of The Cadets. "They have shown their ability to lead by example, and we believe they will set the tone for our membership. I have no doubt that these students will be excellent leaders for their peers, while they themselves continue to learn and grow as individuals within this exceptional percussion program."

Get to know our 2022 Percussion Section Leaders below!

Alex Gilbert Alex comes to The Cadets from Round Rock, Texas. He is a student at Texas State University majoring in Music Studies. Alex began his drum corps career with Genesis in 2019 before he joined The Cadets for the 2021 season. He also marched Rhythmic Force for the 2021/2022 winter percussion season. He will lead The Cadets Snareline in 2022. Alex loves spending time with his family and friends. He and his friends enjoy playing spike ball in their free time!
Nate Clelland Originally from Schwenksville, Pa., Nate is a senior Biology major at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He has been a member of United Percussion since 2019-22 and began his drum corps career with Spirit of Atlanta in 2019. He came to The Cadets for the 2020/2021 season. Nate is also a member of the West Chester University Marching Band. He currently works as a medical assistant and enjoys hiking, kayaking, and playing sports.
Isaac Steffen Isaac Steffen is from Farmington, Minnesota. He has marched with Chops Inc. Drum and Bugle Corps, Chops Percussion Indoor, Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps, and Minnesota Brass Indoor. He is also a member of the Vikings Skol Line, which provides game-day entertainment for all Minnesota Vikings home games and events. Isaac is an animal lover at heart. His other interests include playing the piano and drum set and playing video games with friends.