Mrs. Katherine M.C. Reeves is the founder and drill designer for Box 5 Design. She currently designs for Colonial Forge High School, Stafford High School, and Osbourn High School in Virginia.
Reeves began her formal study of drill design as a student at Ithaca College with Dr. Keith Kaiser. Upon graduation from college, she continued to study drill design/visual instruction while interning with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Prior to this formal study, Reeves marched the drill of Mike Gaines as a high school student (drill designer for the Cavaliers among many others) and Jeff Sacktig as a Cadet in 2000 where the corps earned a DCI World Championship title. She continues her development as a designer by attending seminars, writing, and gathering feedback from designers such as Greg Bimm (Marion Catholic), Bob Buckner (Spirit of JSU among others), and John Howell (visual judge for BOA.) Reeves also attends Bands of America Nationals and other marching shows to view other designer's ideas and to keep the inspiration current.
Kate Reeves is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and attended Kiski Area High School from 1995-1999. She received her Bachelor of Music Education from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY in 2003. She is currently enrolled in the Masters of Music Education program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Reeves was an elementary music teacher in Stafford County from 2003-2005 after which time she became the director of bands at Rodney E. Thompson Middle School. She currently teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, and offers percussion ensemble, two jazz bands, and brass choir.
Reeves was the head visual instructor for Williamsport Area High School in 2000-2002 and is currently the head visual instructor for the Colonial Forge Sound and Guard. In 2004 she was the interim brass caption head for the Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps. They placed 3rd in division III. It was their highest finish to date.
Reeves is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the National Educators Association, the United States Scholastic Band Association, and the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association. Past associations include the New York State Music Educators Association, the International Trumpet Guild, Youth Education and the Arts, Bands of America, and Drum Corps International. She and her husband reside in Fredericksburg, VA.