Empire Statesmen Announce 2010 Program

Thursday, October 29th, 2009 | Filed under DCA News | Posted by

The Empire Statesmen bring to life Frank Baum?s epic children’s tales with their 2010 production entitled OZ: An American Fairy Tale.

The 2010 Statesmen will entertain audiences across the country as they present their interpretation of OZ in a dramatic and theatrical production that blends the sights and sounds of the epic fairy tale Statesmen style.

Incorporating music from the timeless classic film The Wonderful Wizard of OZ, Broadway’s awarding winning musicals Wicked and The Wiz, the Empire Statesmen will take you on an incredible journey that tells the endearing story of Dorothy Gale, her journey to the magical land of OZ, her intense battle between good vs. evil, but most importantly that ?there?s no place like home.?

The 2010 Statesmen Design Team includes: David Bruni as Show Coordinator, Jerry Kelsey as Brass Arranger, Joe Guadagnino and Ted Mascari as Battery Arrangers, Kirk Gay as Pit Percussion Arranger, Matt Winans as guard designer/instructor and Sarah Cole as guard designer/co-caption head. Joining the design team this season is Statesmen alum Mark Rider as Visual Designer.

Show Coordinator David Bruni stated that ?the design team has brought excitement, extensive preparation and an incredible amount of creative energy to the design table. The depth of programming is really exciting! I can?t wait to put this show on turf!?

If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more, the Empire Statesmen are hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 10am until 3pm at Our Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester, NY. More information is available by contacting 585-266-2232 or email: esmen [at] rochester [dot] rr [dot] com.

About the Empire Statesmen

Since first competing in 1983, the Empire Statesmen have won five Drum Corps Associates (DCA) world championships, four American Legion national titles, and the World Show Band championship while placing in the top four at DCA championships for 21 consecutive years.

The Empire Statesmen drum and bugle corps is a self-supporting, independent group that represents the city of Rochester across the United States and Canada and as far abroad as Europe, the Caribbean and South America.

For more information about any aspect of the Empire Statesmen organization, call (585) 266-2232, e-mail esmen [at] rochester [dot] rr [dot] com or visit the Empire Statesmen Web site at: www.statesmen.org

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