Adam Norris has been involved in the marching arts for over 20 years, including performing with the Colts, Bluecoats, and Rhythm X. He has served on the battery staff at Phantom Regiment, Blue Stars, Cavaliers, and Rhythm X, as well as adjudication and education overseas. Currently, Adam serves as the Assistant Caption Head at the Cavaliers and Battery Coordinator at Rhythm X. He lives in Louisville, KY with his wife, Sarah, and dog, Margot. Thomas Claesen taught his first drum lessons at age 14. His teaching accolades include Rhythm X (2018-present), Blue Knights (2017-2019), and Carolina Crown (2023), as well as teaching internationally in Europe and Africa. He has performed with Top Secret Drum Corps and several world class DCI corps. He works as a full-time web designer and lives in Nashville, TN with his wife, Chelsea, and dog, Rachel. Rhythm X was founded in 2002 and has since medaled in WGI Open and World Class 14 times. The ensemble currently operates out of Indianapolis, IN.