Brandon Topolski

Brandon Topolski is a versatile percussionist and educator currently based in Boston Massachusetts. He has taught at many high schools such as Marcus, Hebron and Pearland who have all been recognized for their achievements. Many of his students have gone on to march DCI, major in music, and also become very successful educators themselves.

Brandon received his Bachelor of Music Education from The University of North Texas, and his Masters in Performance from San Francisco Conservatory. Throughout his time in school he performed in numerous ensembles and orchestras. With the percussion ensemble at UNT he was able to perform a showcase at TMEA in 2020. Brandon has also got to perform with world class ensembles such as the San Francisco Symphony and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Some notable teachers throughout his career are Mark Ford, Paul Rennick, Sandi Rennick, Stockton Helbing, Jake Nissly, Will Hudgins, and Matt McKay.

Brandon has been involved in the Drum Corps world for nearly a decade. He marched three years at The Troopers (18'-21'), and was the center snare and section leader during the 21' season. He worked with The Guardians from 22'-24' and the Crossmen (2026) a snare tech. Brandon is super excited to be returning to the Crossmen this summer as the Battery Lead.