Jeff Sacktig

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Jeff Sacktig is a former drum corps member and current visual designer. He is mostly known for writing the drill for The Cadets, though he has also worked with Capital Regiment, Magic of Orlando, and others.

[edit] Corps Experience

Jeff was a member of The Cadets from 1986 to 1989, playing soprano. During his tenure, he was featured as a soloist multiple times.

[edit] Drill Writing

Sacktig began working with visual program of The Cadets in the early 1990s, eventually becoming the corps' drill writer. His drill style is heavily influenced by that of former Cadets designers George Zingali and Marc Sylvester. His drill often involves large, sweeping curvilinear forms, in contrast to the more compact geometric style of Michael Gaines. His drill is often fast and high-risk, with many exposed block rotations and pass-throughs.

In 2005 and 2006, Sacktig experimented with a "representational" style, using drill formations to communicate meaning within the context of the program. This is most evident in "Liquid," the second section of the 2005 show, "The Zone," where waves, a fish, a waterfall, a faucet and a working showerhead are all incorporated into forms.

Sacktig's drill for the 2007 show, "This I Believe," seems to have abandoned this concept, as the corps as a whole "returned to tradition" somewhat. The drill for the 2007 show seems to borrow heavily from the 1998 show, "Stonehenge," which Sacktig considers his best work.