CM Drill

CM Drill provides customized marching drill design for all types of marching ensembles. Packages include: Animated video, count sheets charts, + more!

Chris Miller
Founder/Owner

Chris received his B.S. in Music Performance from of The University of the Arts in 2003. He then toured professionally for three years as a percussionist for multiple performing artists, while teaching high school marching band and percussion programs. Chris has performed with many call-for-hire scenarios as a performing percussionist. Chris obtained his music teaching

certification through Rowan University in 2005. He is currently a full time Instrumental Music teacher in Cherry Hill, NJ, in his 12th year of public school teaching / music education, and in his 19th year of marching instruction. In 2011, Chris was a percussion intern / transcriber for The Cadets. Chris also worked with Jersey Surf in 2017 as a tenor tech during their winter camp season. He is the sole proprietor of Custom Marching Drill Designer and serves as a member of the Vic Firth Education Team. Chris continues to develop young percussion students in the Southern New Jersey area both scholastically and privately. He has worked with professional recording producers and engineers, such as David Ivory of Ivory Records. Chris has instructed and designed performances that have resulted in many championship percussion awards throughout several associations including BOA, WGI, USBands, TOB and TIA. Chris has a strong love for recording, composing, designing, and performing music. He enjoys sharing his love and passion for music with others. As a musician, Chris always strives to grow as an artist, designer and teacher. Justin Wilson
Technical Adviser

Justin Wilson is currently in his 2nd year as the Visual Caption Head of Fusion Core Drum and Bugle Corps working closely with Jamie Szeinberg, Rob Watson, Mike Schmitt, and John Molly. He began marching Drum Corps with the Reading Buccaneers in 2007. In 2008, Justin marched with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, and then returned to Reading for their 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013 seasons. He was a soloist his last three years at the Buccaneers, and the Horn Sergeant for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Justin taught at Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps in 2014 as a Visual Tech. He studied Music Education at both West Chester University and Rowan University, and currently holds a position as a paraprofessional at Cherokee High School. Justin has taught eight years with Pennsauken High School Marching Band, and four seasons with Pennsauken Indoor Percussion Ensemble. He has written drill for Pennsauken High School and Bensalem High school. He also currently holds a AAAI/ISMA personal trainer certification. Justin currently works at Cherokee High School in Special Education classrooms making him an extremely well versed educator in today’s world.

11/09/2025

Excitement is an understatement! Congratulations to Kingsway Regional, Group IV A USBANDS National Champions! Best overall effect, percussion and colorguard!

KINGSWAY REGIONAL MARCHING BAND - NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, USBANDS GROUP IV-A!!! With a score of 93.60, taking the awards for Best Overall Effect, Percussion, and Color Guard! 🏅

A FULLY UNDEFEATED SEASON - the first in school history! 🥇🥇🥇

This accomplishment would not be possible without the incredible support lifting up the band, from our amazing parents, band staff, administration, community, teachers, support staff and more. A special shoutout to all of our band alumni who helped build the program to where it is today. This win is for YOU!

We’ll see you on Thanksgiving ❤️🖤

11/02/2025

Congratulations to Kinsgway Regional High School: USBands Group IV A NJ State Champions!

10/20/2025

Very proud of...

Kinsgway,
Deptford,
Bensalem,
Clearview,
Glassboro,
Burlington Township,
Shawnee,
Patuxent,
Haddonfield,
and..
Cherry Hill West tonight!!

There are always ups and downs in this activity, but knowing that all of these groups are developing, thriving and working hard as we near the later part of the season is very exciting! Keep pushing, everyone!!

11/04/2023

Wishing all of our clients (and their competitors) the best of luck this weekend! Be proud of all of the accomplishments!

10/22/2023

Congratulations to Glassboro High School! 2023 NJ State Champions / Cavalcade of Bands / Independence A!

05/07/2023

Congratulations to both Kingsway Regional HS and Pennsauken HS on their incredibly successful seasons in Tournament Indoor Association competition!

02/12/2023

Proud of two CM Drill indoor percussion clients tonight!

Pennsauken HS with a great opening to their season!

Kingsway Regional starting things off with a reclassification right off the bat!

Both teams have a very promising future ahead! Way to go to all students, parents and staff!

10/24/2022

CMDrill is proud of all of the wonderful students / staff / parents who put in countless hours of work so far this season! We are lucky to have the opportunity to work with and/or design for you! Best of luck to everyone as we continue to approach championship weekends ahead!

Audubon High School: TOB Chapter 1 - Group 1-0 - 86.5

Cherry Hill West High School: TOB Chapter 1 - Group 2-A - Chapter Champions - 88.95 | High Visual

Clearview Regional High School: (season still in progress)

Columbia Borough High School: (season still in progress)

Eastern Region High School: TOB Chapter 1 - Group 3-O - Chapter Champions - 93.4 | High Visual

Egg Harbor High School: (season still in progress)

Glassboro High School: (season still in progress)

Kingsway Regional High School: TOB Chapter 1 - Group 4-A - Chapter Champions (Tied) - 87.85 | High Visual

Pennsauken High School: TOB Chapter 1 - Group 2-A - 81.85

Upper Moreland High School: (season still in progress)

04/24/2022

Congratulations to Pennsauken, Egg Harbor and Eastern Regional high school indoor percussion ensembles!

Southern New Jersey competitive marching arts are alive and well competing in region 1 championships in Tournament Indoor Association! Way to go to all involved!

11/08/2021

CMDrill are so proud of the accomplishments of the following bands for all of their accomplishments in the 2021 outdoor season!

Audubon HS
Bensalem HS
Cherry Hill West HS
Eastern Regional HS
Egg Harbor Township HS
Glassboro HS
Gloucester City HS
Pennsauken HS
Upper Moreland HS

Some have completed their season while others have a week to go. Best of luck and congratulations to all!

Regardless of placements, rejoice in completing a rebound like no other - covid!

11/11/2019

Congratulations to all of the 2019 competing outdoor marching bands!

CMDrill was proud to provide its services for:

Bensalem High School
Berwick High School
Cherry Hill East High School
Cherry Hill West High School
Glassboro High School
Hightstown High School
Methacton High School
Pennsauken High School
Pleasantville High School

We are looking forward to continuing to develop with these great programs next season!

Now, on to the competitive indoor season ahead!

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Pennsauken, NJ
08109