Mr. Richard 'Dick' Filkins
Catagory: history
Mr. Filkins junior corps experience was with the Archer Epler Junior Drum & Bugle Corps and the Liberty Bell Cadets. In 1956 he became a member of the USAF Drum and Bugle Corps as a section leader in the Percussion Section. From 1959-62, he was the drum instructor and a playing member of the Archer Epler Musketeers.
Dick has served as drum instructor for the Stardusters, Miami Vanguard, Blue Raiders, and Rochester Grey Knights. Filkins was also Director of the Miami Vanguard from 1961-73.
In addition to his work as educator /performer, Filkins was involved in the development of Stingray Percussion. He served as president of the company for six years before retiring in 1996.