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Brass Advantage with Wayne Downey
Issue 20

Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage is “Part Two” of an article written by Mr. Marty Erickson (a fabulous musician, tuba player and a world-class teacher) that was written for both music educators and tuba players seeking advice and counsel from a professional tuba player to improve […]

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Phantom Regiment Loses Former Member Nadaud

The Phantom Regiment organization is saddened to report the passing of former alum Kris Nadaud. Kris was a member of the bass drum line in 2000 and was known for always making others laugh and fun to be around. Kris was recently married and was a firefighter in Cincinnati. Read the rest of the article […]

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Concerned Cadets Donor Initiates Bring A Friend Incentive

A generous donor to the Cadets has concerns this past weekend’s snowstorm will affect the overall recruitment process for the corps. In response, this wonderful friend has provided significant financial support that will benefit members who go above and beyond in bringing potential members to the corps. Announcing our Bring A Friend incentive! Existing applicants […]

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Lucas Oil Stadium Director Discusses ‘Sound Ideas’

While some longtime drum corps fans have expressed concerns about the quality of the listening environment at the 2009 Drum Corps International World Championships within the confines of Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, recent history has shown the experience to offer a “sound” education for the Stadium Authority and others involved with addressing those concerns. First, […]

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Capital Regiment Returns To Inactive Status For 2010

After considerable discussion among its board of trustees over the course of the past three months, the Capital Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps regrets to announce that it will not be participating in the 2010 Drum Corps International Tour. In the face of a challenging economy affecting many businesses, the Capital Regiment has been unable […]

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Atlanta CorpsVets Toolbar

We have something new and exciting we’d like to share with you! It’s the new Atlanta CorpsVets Drum and Bugle Corps toolbar – once added to Internet Explorer or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to Atlanta CorpsVets […]

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New Canadian Alumni Performance Ensemble Starting In Ontario

A new Canadian alumni corps called ONcorps has started and consists of members from MANY of the current Alumni Corps in Ontario.The group also includes others who would like to participate in an ensemble but don’t have the time (or in some cases desire) to commit to a "full time" Alumni Corps. ONcorps is having […]

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Teal Sound Adds To 2010 Instructional Staff

Teal Sound is proud to announce new additions to design and instructional staff for the 2010 edition of their touring unit. Jeff Bridges – Program Consultant – Jeff Bridges brings with him a wealth of knowledge and is a drum corps and marching legend in the state of Florida. He currently serves as the visual […]

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Music City Announces 2010 Production

Music City Drum and Bugle Corps will invite audiences to join them on a riverboat journey down the Mississippi in their 2010 production "River Sounds". In 2009 the corps’ inaugural show delighted fans with familiar tunes that dared one not to hum along, and next year Music City will serve up more of the same. […]

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Blue Saints Welcome Chris Kilian As 2010 Program Coordinator

The Blue Saints are pleased to welcome Chris Kilian as Program Coordinator for the 2010 season. Chris Kilian hails from Philadelphia, PA and has been continuously involved in the marching arts since 1991. He has spent 14 of the last 15 years with the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps (DCA), 10 of those years as […]

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