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Written by Santa Clara Vanguard website
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 |
 This month we spoke with Brian Mason, the Santa Clara Vanguard percussion arranger, and Jeff Lee, Electronics Composer/Coordinator, about arranging Bartók for percussion and electronics. We caught up with Brian and Jeff after the February camp at the SCV Hall.
Bartók for Percussion
While Bartók may pose challenges in arranging for brass, the selections from this contemporary composer for the Vanguard 2010 show support the percussion arrangement quite well. Brian Mason, percussion arranger, spoke about how the music for 2010 is very different from last year’s Copland piece— “the phrases are shorter, and the melodies are broken into smaller components, giving it a rhythmic quality and a different type of musical line.” At the same time, Jeff Lee, the electronics composer/coordinator, pointed out that a challenge in arranging the show comes from having to break up what Bartók created as a logical progression, and not getting “too academic” about the arrangement. “At some point,” said Jeff, “you just have to step back and listen to the entire arrangement.” Brian added that there are moderate tempos available this year that have opened up possibilities for the percussion.’
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Written by Youth Education in the Arts website
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 |
 Dear Parents, Volunteers and Friends of The Cadets,
Good afternoon! My name is Justin “Rudy” Heimbecker, and I serve as the Assistant Director of The Cadets. I also have the privilege of managing the full summer tour, living the full 90-day experience on the road, with the team. I marched with the corps from 2003-05, and I now work with Melissa Babalonis (94-98 alum) in the Allentown office. We have the unique opportunity to give back just a little bit of what was given to us during our time with the corps...an unparalleled, life-changing experience...
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Written by Timothy Wilson, Washington Post
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 |
As a teenager, Edward Dalton could hear from his parent's home the punchy brass and rhythmic drum sounds of a few dozen musicians rehearsing a few blocks away.
He finally got the nerve one night to visit the practice site of the VIP Drum and Bugle Corps at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Morris Road in Southeast Washington. "I loved what I was hearing," he said.
Dalton made his way up the hill to the outdoor rehearsal space and was given his instrument of choice, a contrabass. "I carried that instrument almost everywhere I went," he said.
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Written by Santa Clara Vanguard website
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 |
A week of 70 degree weather on the Northern California peninsula that parallels the west side of San Francisco Bay, preceded the Vanguard's third 'winter' camp on February 19-21 at Woodside High School, just west of Redwood City, CA.
Although rain for the San Francisco Bay area was predicted for the weekend, everyone knows that the weather can be wet on one side of the bay, while relatively dry and sunny on another. This was the case for the Vanguard. No one could remember if the corps had ever held a camp at this location, but thanks to the work of the current band director (and father of an SCV pit member), the organization has another fantastic new venue to consider for future rehearsals.
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Written by Phantom Regiment website
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 |
 Diane Thompson-Wells was a long time supporter of the Phantom Regiment, as well as a member off its Board of Directors. Her services to the Board included Treasurer and Board President (1997). She was very passionate for the organization and its students. Diane passed away in 2000. A scholarship was created in her name to help support the educational goals of the Regiment's members.
This scholarship is funded by an endowment and current members of the Phantom Regiment are elligible to apply.
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Written by Youth Education in the Arts website
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 |
 PLEASE JOIN US…
For an unforgettable afternoon of wonderful food and savory wines from around the world.
Youth Education in the Arts presents
Wine Tasting 2010
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