Edward Linnett is in his third year as lead trumpet for Yamato, and is also the 2006 hornline Sergeant.

"Our Memorial Camp was one to put down in history. In my three years at Yamato, I have never seen the drum corps come together so quickly. I'm not talking about the show, or getting the music, I'm talking about how we all came together as friends. In past years, we haven't molded together so quickly to become Yamato. I'm very excited about this season because I know what we are capable of, and the fact that we are all on the same page, makes it that much more exciting to see the end product..."

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The Memphis Sound drum line took a break from daily rehearsals to help Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen kick off his 2006 reelection campaign in downtown Memphis on June 8th. The governor’s office asked Memphis Sound to lead the Governor’s motorcade from the Peabody Hotel to the Rendezvous Restaurant where a campaign rally was held.

Welcome to our web series "Building the MACHINE", a behind-the-scenes look at The Cavaliers, as we put together our 2006 program. Enjoy what you see and hear as we keep you up-to-date with this inside view of our process and personalities.

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Stay tuned.....there's more to come!

Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization announces a partnership with the Shilo Hilltop Inn and Hilltop Suites. Under this three-year agreement, the Shilo will be Pacific Crest’s official hotel.

The Shilo will offer Pacific Crest fans a discounted room rate that can be used anytime during the year, but should be most useful during the audition weekend, Corps at the Crest, and other events when fans will want to stay overnight in the area. In addition, the Shilo will provide lodging for DCI judges at Corps at the Crest.