Portrait of Ivan De La Cruz

Ivan De La Cruz

Ivan De La Cruz is a visual designer and educator based in Fort Worth, TX. Renowned for his impactful work across the Southwest, De La Cruz's innovative designs have garnered acclaim at both local and state levels. He serves as a sought-after marching band designer, adjudicator, consultant, and clinician throughout the United States.De La Cruz’s career includes a tenure as Assistant Band Director at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale, AZ, where he contributed to a top-three state finish in 2021 as well as 2 state Championships in 2022 and 2023. Prior to that, he was the Associate Director of Bands and Visual Program Director at Dublin Coffman High School in Columbus, OH, guiding the band to two Bands of America Outstanding Visual Performance Awards (2016 & 2017) and a class AAA Championship at the BOA Canton Regional in 2017. His earlier experience includes serving as an Assistant Director at The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, Texas, where the program achieved consistent finalist status at the Bands of America Grand National Championships and won the 2013 Grand National Championship.De La Cruz’s performance background includes roles with the New Mexico State University Wind Ensemble and Pride Marching Band, as well as membership in the Blue Knights and Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. As an educator, he has been a key member of the visual staff for The Cavaliers and Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps, including a role as Corps Director for Santa Clara Vanguard from 2019 to 2021. He is currently a member of the Phantom Regiment's visual staff and provides clinics across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and recently, for Impulso Marching Latino America in Puebla, Mexico.