STRYKE Percussion 2026 Battery Coordinator

We are thrilled to re-introduce Giovanni Pagliaro, STRYKE Veteran and MSDi designer, as our 2026 Battery Coordinator!

Giovanni is a South Florida native & percussion educator, having taught battery percussion in Florida for over 10 years.

He previously instructed & choreographed for STRYKE Percussion, serving as Battery Coordinator for the ensemble in 2022. He was also a staff member with The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps during the 2019 season as a Snare Drum Specialist. Giovanni currently designs & arranges for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Indoor (MSDi).

In addition to his instructional background, Giovanni has composed numerous battery arrangements for various high school band programs, STRYKE Entertainment, & Windish Music & Entertainment. Outside of percussion, Giovanni works as a business analyst for a global furniture company & enjoys skateboarding & playing tennis.