Kevin Ford is the Director of The Leadership and Music Conservatory at Tarpon Springs High School and brings to the Blue Stars Drum Bugle Corps his 20 years of experience as a nationally accomplished show designer and music educator. Consistently recognized for his creativity, work ethic, and his continued commitment to excellence in music education, He is presently in his fourteenth year of teaching in the public school system, all of which have been spent as the Director of Bands at Tarpon Springs High School. His responsibilities there include directing the Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, Winter Guard, serving as Solo and Ensemble Coach, and developing the curriculum for the Conservatory Student Leadership Courses.

Mr. Ford received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Florida, and is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Florida Bandmasters Association, the Pinellas County Music Educators Association, and the Phi Kappa Psi Honor Society. In 2004 Mr. Ford was selected as Who's Who Among Teachers and in 2005 was selected for the prestigious Who's Who Among Americans award. In addition to his duties at Tarpon Springs High School, Mr. Ford enjoys an active schedule as a leadership speaker, guest clinician, and adjudicator throughout the country and is nationally renowned for his creative abilities as a show designer, drill writer, and consultant for the musical and visual arts.

He is currently the show designer for numerous high schools, the 5- time Bands of America AA National Champion Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band, and has been the visual designer for 4 different top 12 drum and bugle corps throughout his 20 year career. He is also the Co- founder of Inspire .Music and Entertainment Production Company. He currently serves as a member of the prestigious Bands of America Educational Advisory Board. Most notably, Mr. Ford was hired as the Artistic Designer for The Opening Ceremonies to The 2002 FIFA World Cup Soccer Games in Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea.

"I am looking forward to watching the Blue Stars continue their growth as an organization and the privilege to again design with Michael and Frank," said Ford. "The addition of Tom Aungst and Neil Larivee will allow us to explore even more unique opportunities in regards to total show design."