Lee Beddis – Caption Supervisor / Arranger

A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Beddis spent his youth with the Peterborough Krescendos, the Canadian Knights, and the Kitchener Dutch Boy Drum Corps. He would later move south to join the ranks of the World Champion Garfield Cadets, in order to become part of the now-legendary “perfect” percussion line of 1987.  After winning his second title in 1990, he aged out, swiftly moving into the role of instructor.

Lee is currently the percussion arranger/caption supervisor for Carolina Crown. His instructing experience includes the Madison Scouts, Crossmen, Glassmen, Star of Indiana, and the Phantom Regiment. It was there, in 1996, that Beddis helped capture the World title with his ambitious work for “The Defiant Heart”, an all-Shostakovich program.  In 1997, he turned his skills to the rebuilding of the Toledo, Ohio, Glassmen.  Within the year, his expertise found immediate reward, moving that section into the forefront world-class recognition. Beddis’ unique reputation as a program builder has been one of his most defining traits and leads to the success of the programs he manages.

In addition to drum corps experience, Beddis is in demand throughout the United States and Canada as a highly-regarded judge for Winter Guard International.  He proudly endorses high-quality industry names such as Yamaha, Remo, Vic Firth, and Zildjian, while conducting marching percussion clinics across North America.