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I am not familiar with that story but I did know Bill fairly well. It sounds like the corps, in a perfectly reasonable attempt to be polite, declined the host's invitation citing that the drivers were unable to drive as the reason. I have no way of knowing how the story would have played out if the corps declined because they had planned to rehearse or wanted to rest the kids but I'm am not surprised that Bill offered buses if buses/drivers were the stated reason. If he believed something like transportation was an impediment it was certainly "on brand" for him to try to overcome it. I have no knowledge of the situation and perhaps the characterization is correct but it is also very possible that Bill's actions were well intentioned and misunderstood.

The max number of performers was increased last year: 1. A Mini Corps is defined as a minimum of 11 participants and a maximum of 25 participants. 2. If a Drum Major is used, he/she is not counted as one of the 25 participants. He/She may not play an instrument unless the total number remains at 25. . . . . 10. An "A FLAG" section (honor guard) may be used and not counted as part of the 25. However, if any member leaves the "A FLAG" section to perform, he/she will be counted as a participant and included in the total numbers of performers, which shall not exceed 25.

These guys are putting together a fun program. Anyone in the area should definitely check them out.

Happy Birthday, DA!

John, Looking forward to seeing youse guys!

Star United is in

That's awesome. Barry always had great taste.

Happy Birthday, DA!

Mike, thanks for posting. It's true, "you never forget your first". This show will always be very special to me.

Thoughts and prayers for Dick and his family.

Frank, Thanks for your kind words and thanks for stopping by warm-up on Sunday. Performing "up close and personal" for you and a small crowd of our peers was a highlight of the weekend - much more nerve-racking than playing in the stadium. We miss hearing you on Friday night. I hope your team will climb back in the ring and continue to delight the fans.

http://www.starunite...rial2011Jun.htm

From the last line of your signature, you probably know a few people that would be willing to advise you.

There are lots of variables in this equation, put I suspect this might be the answer you are looking for: If your low brass is used to reading parts written for G bugles that use trumpet fingerings and you have "standard" bass clef parts written for concert key then the following is a pen-and-paper approach: 1. add two sharps to the key signature (or subtract two flats) 2. replace the bass clef with a treble clef 3. move all of the notes down two lines or two spaces This should allow the players to read the parts using trumpet fingerings.

The Star United bass drum rack required a fair amount of material and a lot of welding. I would try something like: http://www.myspace.com/derbycityknights/photos/11306221 or http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=552...et=o.2307624359