John Campese
Class of: 2016
A lifelong Central Florida resident, John Campese has a long and distinguished pageantry history, performing with the Leathernecks, Florida Vanguards, Anaheim Kingsmen and Suncoast Sound. In 1989, Campese was a co-founder of Magic of Orlando. He has also served as percussion instructor/caption head for such corps as Suncoast Sound, Teal Sound, Colts, Boston Crusaders, Yokohama Inspires (Japan) and, of course, Magic of Orlando. For 23 years Campese has served as a performer/arranger with the Walt Disney World Co. He is perhaps best remembered as one of the performers in EPCOT’S powerhouse “Future Corps”.
Currently serving on the IAM and PAC Board of Directors, and WGI Advisory Board, John is also a founder and currently the Executive Director of the INFINITY Percussion ensembles from Orlando, Florida. During the day he runs a successful Real Estate company and also a 2005 inductee to the Remax Hall of Fame.
