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The Kingston Grenadiers are turning 50 in 2009 and we're accepting resumes for a new drum major. We need someone who has strong leadership skills, the ability to read music, and some conducting experience, although it is not a requirement. We are willing to train the right person if you are willing to learn and be a strong leader for the Kingston Grenadiers. If you're interested, please submit a resume to Randy Billings

Nice article in the Kingston This Week.

Hello all, I just wanted to put a little some up about Grennies dress rehearsal this Sunday. Here is the official press release. Kingston Grenadiers Drum and Bugle Corps returns to World Class Competition! The Grenadiers will be presenting a full dress rehearsal of this years production at the Queen's Innovation Park Athletic Field on Sunday June 29th. The field is located at 945 Princess St. directly across from the downtown Canadian Tire Store. The corps will also have a barbeque that day in support of the corps that will take place at noon. So bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a day of music and pageantry as your Grenadiers return to Competition in search of another World Class A Championship.

You got that right!! :) I've missed my corps.

And by the way, everyone replaying to this thread so far, is NOT a marching member.. other than myself and Mr. Dean. So please don't think The Grenadiers are trying to hide any information from anyone.

I know this is a month late.. but I thought I would try and answer the numbers question.. I don't know our exact numbers; I haven't walked around counting all the sections. But the guard is full and so is the battery. I believe we could use a couple front ensemble pit players and one more horn player, maybe two.. I'm not totally sure. So if there are any horn or front ensemble players looking for a corps to march with this year, we still have a couple spots open. Feel free to check out the Grennies Site. Now off to the field for day 2 of our 3rd outdoor camp. It's nice when the show's done. :)

I can't wait to get back on that field!! Where's my drum!? b**bs

ED!!! That's awesome news!! Congrats!!

That's right, the Grenadiers are hosting a marching percussion clinic. April 14, 2007 10am-2pm Boys & Girls Club 559 Bagot St, Kingston, Ont This clinic is designed to inform and educate the novice drummer. It will give the tools to build a foundation for what could be an interesting career in percussion. For additional information visit the Kingston Grenadiers site.

Thank you! :)

So I'm trying to get my hands on a rule book, or a list of the rules... Can anyone help me out? Thanks!!!

Kingston Grenadiers have several flags and other guard accessories for sale. Check it out!!

Kingston Grenadiers have several flags and other guard accessories for sale. Check it out!!

“THE LEGEND RETURNS” – The Music of Chuck Mangione Building on their successful past, and honouring some of the most recognizable melodies in drum corps history, the Kingston Grenadiers are proud to present: “The Legend Returns” – the Music of Chuck Mangione. Chuck Mangione, born and raised in Rochester, New York, is a flugelhorn player and composer who achieved international success with his jazz-pop single, "Feels So Good", in 1977. He has released more than 30 albums from the early 1960s to today. He attended the Eastman School of Music from 1958 to 1963, and afterwards joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, for which he filled the trumpet seat. Mangione served as director of the Eastman jazz ensemble from 1968 until 1972 and in 1970 he returned to recording with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and numerous guest performers. His music was used in the 1976 Olympic Games, and the Winter Olympic Games of 1980, where he performed live at the closing ceremonies. A 1980 issue of Current Biography named "Feels So Good" as the most recognized tune since "Michelle" by The Beatles. The Grenadiers enjoyed much success and caught the attention of the drum corps community by introducing a fresh look for the corps, and performing the music of Chuck Mangione in 2000. In 2007, the corps intends to build on that excitement by returning to the field with some of the same selections that provided identity in the past, and the addition of two new selections that are sure to be favourites amongst drum corps fans everywhere. By visiting not only the corps’ past, but a little bit of drum corps history, the show will open with the classic snare drum solo from “Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor” into an opening fanfare. As the show progresses, the retro-style introduction gives way to a fresh arrangement of the powerhouse: “Echano”, from Children of Sanchez. The popular ballad: “Bellavia” displays the softer side of Mangione, yet gives opportunity for dramatic expression in dynamics and colour. The Grenadiers will close the show and have you leaving the stands with one of Mangione’s most recognizable melodies in your head, the ever-popular “Land of Make Believe”. The Grenadiers are proud to bring the music of Chuck Mangione back to the field in 2007, and look forward to entertaining drum corps fans along the 2007 DCA Summer Tour. For more information and updates on the Kingston Grenadiers, please visit: www.kingstongrenadiers.com