Deandre lives in Pasadena, MD. He began his marching career in his sophomore year of high school where he participated in both marching bands, on vibraphone and ending as drum major his senior year, and indoor percussion on marimba. Deandre's drum corps career outside of high school began with the Reading Buccaneers during the 2019 summer season followed by the 2020 winter season with GMU Indoor Percussion, both on vibraphone. Deandre also teaches front ensemble at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School and his alma mater, Glen Burnie High School.

Deandre spent his first year of college at UMBC and is finishing his undergrad at Western Governors University. He is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and holds multiple certifications including Comptia's A+, Net+, Sec+, and Project+. 

Deandre is so excited to be a part of OLPA's growing community!