EastCoastFan Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Crossmen 2014 Brass Staff Announcement Today Crossmen announced the first additions to the 2014 brass staff led by Anthony Cruddas. DCI Hall of Fame Member Frank Williams will join the team as a consultant in addition to Dennis Laorenza. “We are extremely excited and privileged to have these two guys in our corner for the 2014 season, each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that both our staff and members can benefit from!” stated Brass Caption Head Anthony Cruddas. In addition, Crossmen also welcomed Bill Muter, Tim Nemzin, and Juan Nuñez to the 2014 brass staff. The new staff also includes some familiar faces. Crossmen welcomed back Bill Hawkes, Mike Loffredo, Robert Flores, Will Jurgens, and Aaron Sanderson to the team. Frank WilliamsFrank Williams received his B.S. degree in music education from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, and his Master of Music degree from State University of New York in Fredonia, New York. An educator for nearly three decades, he has taught at the junior high, high school, and college levels. Mr. Williams was the Director of Bands at Boca Ciega High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, where his jazz ensembles consistently received superior ratings throughout his tenure. Under his direction, the ensemble won the First Place Gold Status Award at JazzFest USA, sponsored by Downbeat Magazine.With over 30 years in the drum corps activity, Williams has worked with The Cadets, Glassmen, Spirit of Atlanta, Boston Crusaders, Magic of Orlando, Erie Thunderbirds, and Teal Sound. Former students have risen through the music industry to perform with such world-renowned organizations as the Boston Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Walt Disney Entertainment.Mr. Williams is a member of MENC, FBA, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Omega Psi Phi, and has served as Vice President for the IAJE Florida chapter. He maintains an active schedule as a freelance composer, arranger, consultant, and clinician throughout the United States.Mr. Williams has nurtured the growth of many drum corps brass players over the years. And while his mastery of the instruments and the repertoire has played a key role in his success in developing great brass sections, it has been Frank’s willingness to go beyond the music to make personal connections that has inspired students and peers alike for decades.“Frank’s teaching legacy has enriched our musical world through gifted artists and teachers who continue to credit him with a large part of their success,” says publisher and composer Robert Smith.Dennis Laorenza Dennis Laorenza earned his Bachelor of Music from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Dennis is currently a music consultant with numerous bands across the South East United States. He has worked on the brass staff of many DCI Drum & Bugle Corps. Some of the drum corps he has worked with include Sun Coast Sound, The Cadets, Glassmen, and the Boston Crusaders. Click to read about the rest of the brass staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbones7480 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Staff page additions up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBonesRemain Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 http://www.spreaker.com/user/ispeakforyou/crossmen-show-aka-bones-hour_2 57:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 http://www.spreaker.com/user/ispeakforyou/crossmen-show-aka-bones-hour_2 57:00 Thats a great format.. and some good discussion taking place there... and its great to learn that it seems like the Crossmen are having a fine off season in preparation for their 2014 season. Good luck to them this season ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Starting at 57:14: "We have a little, uh, little sneak, sneak hint coming up. I will say we did drop a hint while playing those certain tunes, in and out, we did drop a hint with one of them ... I'll say that ... one of those performances that you just heard through the course of the show in the breaks, one of the tunes in that might make an appearance in the 2014 production. That's what I got." The selections that had been played were "Count Bubba" (2003) at 15:57-18:41, "Caravan" (1990) at 35:16-37:30, and "Russian Christmas Music" (1977) at 54:45-56:36. (Strictly speaking the program opened with "Some Nights" (2013) at 0:01-0:42 and closed with "Earth Song" (2012) at 61:01-62:30, but those are was presumably too recent to count.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbones7480 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 35:16-37:30 : ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBigfoot Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I have inside info and one of those is in the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbones7480 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hints are starting to emerge on their Facebook page. Their FB Banner was blank yesterday, and today this appeared: Guess we have to wait till tomorrow for more... https://www.facebook.com/TheBonesRemain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBonesRemain Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hints are starting to emerge on their Facebook page. Their FB Banner was blank yesterday, and today this appeared: Guess we have to wait till tomorrow for more... https://www.facebook.com/TheBonesRemain :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBonesRemain Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 If case you missed it. Carolina Crown posted a picture of their FJM box a few days ago, and Crossmen responded with a photo of their box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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