CARY COCHENOUR

Cary Cochenour is an active visual and brass instructor, drill designer, and choreographer based in Houston, Texas. He currently serves as an assistant visual caption manager at Rhythmic Force Indoor Percussion, and as a world class visual instructor with Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps. Cary also works with several high achieving band programs across the country, including Seven Lakes HS, Norwin HS, Jordan HS Marching Band and Indoor Percussion, and others.

As a drill designer, Cary's programs are consistently recognized for outstanding achievement in national, state, and local competitive circuits. In his first two seasons writing competitive marching band drill, Norwin HS was named the 2025 and 2026 Bands of America Newark Regional Champion, earning the outstanding music, visual, and general effect captions in finals both years. Cary has been part of the Norwin Marching Band staff since 2011, and has contributed to several record holding seasons not only in program history, but also within the BOA circuit. 

Cary has been highly involved with the Seven Lakes HS Marching Band for more than a decade, and has held various roles within multiple ensembles in the program. He has been part of the marching band staff for each of their 13 BOA Regional Finalist appearances, UIL 6A State Finalist appearances, and was recognized alongside the director staff as a recipient of the prestigious Sudler Shield for his contributions to the program. 

Cary is a proud alumni of Norwin HS, Glassmen Drum & Bugle Corps, and The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. He holds a BS in Mathematics Education from Saint Vincent College, and maintains active teaching certificates in both Texas and Pennsylvania. 

Cary currently serves as a math & science teacher at Randolph Elementary School in Katy ISD, and has been recognized on several occasions for achievements in education. He resides in Fulshear, Texas, with his wife, Devyn, and their puppy, Eko.