Deaven Knowles currently serves as the Assistant Corps Director for Legacy Drum and Bugle Corps. Prior to this role, he was a member of the administrative team for Memphis Blues Drum and Bugle Corps during the 2025 season, where he contributed to the operational and logistical success of the ensemble.

He also holds the position of Assistant Director of Bands at Hopkinsville High School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, where he has helped foster significant growth across the concert, jazz, and marching programs. Deaven earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.

He is honored to be part of the Legacy team and is excited about the opportunity to help lead and inspire the next generation of performers. 

Mitchell Urban is a 2020 graduate of Carmel High School, where he was a proud member of the nationally recognized Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds from 2016 to 2019. He then continued his marching arts journey as a mellophone performer with the 2021 Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. In addition to performing, Mitchell has served on the instructional staffs at Henry Clay High School (Fall 2021), Westfield High School (Summer 2022), and Bourbon County High School (Summer 2024), helping develop young musicians and performers. Mitchell earned bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and Marketing from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky in 2025 before completing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Music Business at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee in 2026. He is passionate about supporting and advancing the mission of Legacy while pursuing a career that combines his business expertise with his lifelong love of music and performance.

Ben is responsible for supporting recruitment efforts and helping create a positive and engaging experience for members throughout the season.

He brings a strong background in both performance and leadership within the drum corps activity. He previously served as Corps Director for Steel City Ambassadors Drum & Bugle Corps from 2023 through 2025, overseeing organizational operations and member development. In addition, he worked as Media & Marketing Manager for Rogues Hollow Regiment in 2021, contributing to the corps’ outreach and public presence.

As a performer, Ben is a well-rounded musician with a primary focus on percussion.  His marching experience includes The White Sabers Drum & Bugle Corps (2022), Rogues Hollow Regiment (2021), and North Coast Brass Company (2023–2024), where he developed a strong foundation in musicianship, ensemble performance, and discipline.

Outside of drum corps, Ben works in the construction industry and resides in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is passionate about fostering growth, leadership, and excellence in the next generation of performers.