Blake Dutton

Phantom Regiment is excited to announce the Color Guard leadership and design team for the 2023 season. We look forward to another exciting year for the Phantomettes and Raiders!

Blake Dutton will serve as Color Guard Designer & Supervisor. Eryn Boone and Christopher McCarthy will serve as Co-Caption Heads.

Blake Dutton (Designer & Supervisor) has been involved in many aspects of the marching arts. As an educator, Blake has worked with many well-respected programs in the BOA, WGI, and DCI activities; including LD Bell HS, Broken Arrow HS, Carmel HS, Hebron HS, Center Grove HS, Avon HS, Pride of Cincinnati, Blessed Sacrament, Juxtaposition Winter Guard, Escalade Winter Guard, The Cavaliers, along with other high school and independent groups. His involvement as a choreographer and designer at Avon and Center Grove HS continues to foster his passion for the marching arts.

Eryn Boone

Eryn Boone (Co-Caption Head & Manager) resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she is the color guard director at Carmel High School. Originally from Avon, Indiana, she has been involved in the marching arts activity since 2005. She has worked with various DCI and WGI groups, including Carmel High School, Northview High School, the Mandarins, and the Boston Crusaders.

Chris McCarthy

Chris McCarthy (Co-Caption Head & Choreographer) currently resides in Austin, TX, and is serving his 10th year as Colorguard Director at McNeil High School. Chris is also a founder and Executive Director of Origins Colorguard. Outside of his role as Director, Chris is a freelance artist and consultant in the activity. He has produced staging, choreography, soundtracks, and band body for over 40 programs across the country, including Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps and The Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps.

Adam Sage and Michael James will be returning in 2023 in similar roles they’ve held for the past few years.


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