WHO WE ARE
Silent Command is the national leader in marching arts education partnering with programs to strengthen student leadership, artistic excellence, and educational approach.
We work with thousands of students and educators across the country each year, translating high-level vision into practical classroom-to-field strategies that elevate culture, deepen artistry, and create lasting impact through customized professional development, immersive clinics, and 1:1 support.
Silent Command serves as the premiere leadership provider for Drum Corps International (DCI).
Leadership
Sharbel Skaff
CEO
Sharbel has been the owner and CEO of Silent Command since March, 2025. Under his leadership Silent Command has grown to be the top provider of leadership training in the marching arts. A career consultant, Sharbel has formulated strategy for some of the top sports leagues, teams, and companies in the world. Sharbel has been involved in the marching arts for most of his life. First as a performer and now as an educator. He holds a year-round schedule working as a guest clinician, designer, and educator for groups around the world ranging from the independent, collegiate, and high school levels.
Jared W. Geer
Executive Director
Jared oversees Silent Command’s Marketing & Communications team and student curriculum coordination. He has served as a project and brand manager for Shark Tank-funded startup Gently Inc., a role that complements his current non-profit work within the Marketing department for BD Performing Arts. A former drum major for the 2022 world champion Blue Devils, Jared continues to serve the organization as a member of the administrative and instructional staff for the corps. Based in the Atlanta metropolitan area, he maintains an active schedule as a leadership consultant and choreographer for award-winning programs within the Cobb County School District.
Hailey Francoeur
Head of Community Relations
Hailey is a high school band director in Sanford, Maine, currently in her fifth year of teaching. She also serves as Vice President of the Maine Band Directors Association and was honored as the 2024 Maine Music Educators Association Outstanding New Music Educator. Hailey holds a Master’s degree in Wind Conducting from the University of Southern Maine. In addition, Hailey is the Tour Manager for the Boston Crusaders, where she has overseen housing, logistics, scheduling, and day-to-day operations since 2023. She is a former performer with the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps.
WHAT WE DO
Clinics
Silent Command Clinics are designed to be immersive, hands-on, and highly engaging, giving students the tools and experiences they need without the feeling of traditional “classroom learning.” Our approach emphasizes teaching through activity, students are constantly moving, problem-solving, and applying concepts in real time. Every session is intentionally structured to maximize engagement and retention through active participation.
Private Lessons
Learn directly from elite performers and educators from your favorite groups. With a proven track record of helping students earn spots in their dream corps, Silent Command’s private lessons deliver personalized and immersive instruction tailored to your goal. Whether that’s earning a placement, preparing for auditions, or simply becoming a stronger, more confident performer, our instructors will get you there.
1:1 Ensemble Support
We work with your team to identify and develop student leaders through targeted training and mentorship throughout the year. Students receive both full-group and one-on-one support, giving them the tools they need to lead their bands with confidence. During the season, our team serves as an on-call resource, fostering health, wellness, and overall well-being so students are supported both on and off the field.