Anne Lewis Turner has served as the Front Ensemble Caption Head since 2020. She has been involved with the organization since 2015, when she first appeared with the group as a guest clinician. With her assistance, Civitas Independent has received high awards and national recognition. Most recently, Civitas Independent was named the 2022 PIO Silver medalist for their show “The Noise Within”. We are excited to have Anne back as the Front Ensemble Caption Head for the 2023 season.Anne is also the Assistant Percussion Director for Clover School District and the Front Ensemble Coordinator for Clover High School in Clover, South Carolina. With her assistance, the program has received high awards throughout the state of South Carolina as well as national recognition. The Clover High School Indoor Drumline was a finalist in Winter Guard International in 2012 (PSO), 2014 (PSO), and 2018 (PSA). Clover received the WGI Fan Favorite award for their show “Pop” in 2014 and“Beyond the Thorns” in 2018. Most recently, Clover High School received the 2022 WGI PSA Gold medal for their show “Medusa”. Anne served as a WGI Advisory board member in 2019 as well as a CWEA advisory board member in 2019 and also served as a presenter for the 2022 WGIcon. Anne graduated from Winthrop University in 2019 with her Bachelor’s Degree of Instrumental Music Education. She is currently the Percussion Graduate Assistant at Winthrop University while pursuing a master’s degree in both conducting and percussion performance. She has studied under the direction of Dr. Lori Crochet, Dr. B. Michael Williams, Dr. Adam Snow, and Dr. Douglas Presley. She continues to perform with local bands and percussion ensembles, teaches privately at her studio, and offers clinician and design consultation. Anne resides in Rock Hill with her daughter Emily, husband Brian Turner, and dog Rudi.