GUARD

Ashwin Mundra

Ashwin has been a part of the Apex Friendship Color Guard staff since 2019 and has been in color guard for 8 years. He marched with Millbrook High School in addition to independent groups, such as CVP in 2017, First Flight between 2018-2020, Madison Scouts in 2019, and most recently NCSU’s Power Sound of the South from 2018-2021 where he graduated in the spring of 2022. He is attending NCSU for graduate school in the fall and enjoys fishing, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with family in his free time. 

Madison Reese

Madison has been on staff with the Apex Friendship High School Color Guard as a tech and choreographer since 2019. Madison started performing when she was in middle school and quickly found passion in the performing arts. She spun with the Northwest Guilford Viking Marching Band and Varsity Winter Guard in Greensboro, NC from 2011-2015 and went on to perform with NC State’s marching band and winter guard from 2015-2019 while she attended Meredith College for undergrad. In addition to being on staff at AFHS, Madison works as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Raleigh full time. When she’s not working or at rehearsal, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, going to local coffee shops, and baking."

PERCUSSION

Theous Jones

Theous Jones joined the Apex Friendship Percussion staff in 2025. Jones is an inspirational artist who has earned a strong reputation as a talented drummer, respected music educator, and captivating performer. He is a graduate of North Carolina Central University receiving his BA in music. His musical roots encompass marching percussion, jazz drumming, and orchestral/concert percussion. From his dynamic live performances to his unwavering commitment to music education, Theous continues to inspire audiences and students alike.

Based in North Carolina, Theous regularly performs throughout the state and across the Eastern U.S. in a wide range of jazz ensembles and bands, including his own acclaimed jazz collective, DreamRoot. His work includes multiple studio recordings and notable performances at prestigious venues and festivals such as the North Carolina Museum of Art, the DC Jazz Festival, and appearances on PBS, Netflix, and Hulu.

Beyond the stage, Theous is the owner and operator of Music and Rock School based in Apex, North Carolina, where he cultivates the next generation of musicians through comprehensive, high-quality music education.

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