Chris Jacobs is returning for his second year with the Blue Stars. Chris joined the Blue Stars in 2007, as a choreographer. In 2008, Chris is the Assistant Visual Caption Head. Prior to the Blue Stars, Chris was a member of the visual staff for Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps in 2005 and 2006.

As a performer, Chris was a cast member of the Award Winning Busch Gardens Boogie Band, voted "Best Live Show" in Theme Parks Magazine 1999 issue. In 2000, Chris marched lead baritone with Glassmen Drum & Bugle Corps. Chris graduated from Ball State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of General Studies. Since that time, he has enjoyed a career as a clinician, adjudicator, and designer. His work with marching bands, indoor percussion ensembles, winter guards and drum corps has been recognized all over the country.

As an educator, Chris has worked with several ensembles in various capacities. He has served as visual coordinator/caption head for Franklin Central High School Percussion Symphony (2005 Indiana Percussion Association [IPA] Open Class Gold Medalist, 2005 Winter Guard International [WGI] Scholastic Open Class Bronze Medalist, 2006 WGI Scholastic Open Class Silver Medalist), visual consultant/choreographer for Decatur Central High School Winter Percussion Ensemble (2005 IPA Class A Gold Medalist), and head field technician for Ben Davis High School Marching Band (2004 Bands of America Grand National Finalist).

Chris is excited to be involved with the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps in 2008!