Mrs. Melissa Corney
Guard & Visual Technician 

Mrs. Corney graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor’s of Science in 2015 and a Master’s in the Art of Teaching in 2016. Mrs. Corney has been involved with color guard and marching band for 12 years. Mrs. Corney was a member of the Grassfield High marching band and indoor color guard. She continued on at JMU as a member of the Marching Royal Dukes and Nuance Winterguard programs, where she held the title of color guard captain. At JMU, Mrs. Corney got the chance to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as the Governor’s Inauguration Parade.  Mrs. Corney earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 2015, then earned her Master's degree in Elementary Education in 2015.  Mrs. Corney is currently an elementary school educator in Hampton Roads.  Mrs. Corney joined the First Colonial Marching Staff in 2018. 

Mr. Joshua Williams
Music & Visual Technician

Mr. Williams is currently the General Music Teacher at Malibu Elementary School in Virginia Beach.  A graduate of ODU, Mr. Williams was heavily involved in many of the ensembles, including the Wind Ensemble, Brass Choir, Jazz Band, & Monarch Marching Band.  Mr. Williams is a proud graduate of First Colonial High School.  Mr. Williams joined the First Colonial Marching Staff in 2019.

Mr. Nicolas Craig
Music & Marching Technician

Mr. Craig is currently a student at Old Dominion University, studying music education.  At ODU, Mr. Craig is involved with the Monarch Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, & Brass Choir.  Mr. Craig is also a performing member with the Virginia Wind Symphony.  A proud graduate of First Colonial, Mr. Craig joined the First Colonial Marching Staff in 2021.

Mr. Chris Mitchell
Percussion Technician

 Mr. Mitchell is currently a student at Old Dominion University, studying Jazz.  During his time a ODU, Mr. Mitchell has been an avid performer in many of the university's ensembles, including the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, & Monarch Marching Band--where he was Drumline Captain.   Mr. Mitchell joined the First Colonial Marching Staff in 2018.

Mr. Paul Lehman
Percussion Technician

Mr. Lehman is currently a student at James Madison University, studying music education.  At JMU, Mr. Lehman is involved with the Marching Royal Dukes, Symphonic Band, & Percussion Ensemble.  Mr. Lehman is a current member of the DCI Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. Mr. Lehman is a proud graduate of First Colonial High School.  Mr. Lehman joined the First Colonial Marching Staff in 2019.

Mr. Jared Holloway
Visual Technician

Mr. Holloway is currently a student at George Mason University, studying environment science.  At GMU, Mr. Holloway is heavily involved with the GMU Indoor Drumline, a WGI World-Class performing ensemble.  A proud graduate of First Colonial, Mr. Holloway joined the First Colonial Marching Staff in 2021.