Nick McDermott is a DMA student in euphonium performance at the University of Cincinnati – College Conservatory of Music. A Wisconsin native, he holds a master's degree in trombone and euphonium performance from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and a bachelor’s in instrumental music education from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. Prior to his doctorate at CCM, Nick was a United States Army Musician, and served as a member of “Fort Sam’s Own” 323rd Army Band at Fort Sam Houston, TX, and as a member of the 10th Mountain Division Band at Fort Drum, NY. Outside his doctoral work, Nick is an active composer and arranger, and freelances in the Cincinnati area.

Davis Erickson is a dedicated music educator who currently serves as the K-4 general music teacher at Gard Elementary in Beardstown, Illinois. Before accepting his current position in Illinois Erickson taught for several years in western Kansas. Erickson holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory of Music (BM) and Pittburg State University, (MM, MAT). In his free time he enjoys playing video games and collecting sneakers.