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To my knowledge every corps staff person runs on yearly contracts .If that is not renewed by end of the season they are free agents .Social media is one way to let the activity know you have moved on or are available .To me it is not a big deal .Staffers get released every season and some just choose to move on or take time off .There is a very good chance that if no one has talked to a staff member about returning by the end of Championships week , they will not be returning . Every corps has it's on timeline of dealing with staff . I do not know of any staff that get multi year contracts or signing bonuses ! ( LOL ) there may be some ...i just dont know them or have i ever heard of it . Now if they had said they were coming back before season's end and the corps found out they had moved through social media ..That would be unprofessional .Same can be said for a corps hiring a replacement before informing the staff the position was open .I know many cases where the latter has happened .

He only marched part of one season with 1984 Florida Wave .Came in mid season and played lead Soprano .But that short time was enough for me to know that I was looking at a wonderful diamond in the rough .He has a wonderful sense of humor and a hunger for knowledge.I was smart enough or lucky enough to hire him to teach Wave in 1985 .I made him do both Brass and Visual to start , telling him if he planned on staying around a while, He needed to understand both sides .He wanted to teach Brass but he learned visual enough to understand how important it was to be able to move well to play well .That knowledge served him well .There he worked with and learned from Jerry Kelsey who arranged for Wave and Randy Isoda who had moved to south florida for a while in 1984 . He rarely watched a show in the stadium besides Wave . He would spend the entire show watching warm ups in the lot .Picking up nuggets of information he could weave into his system of teaching .He worked with Don Hill at 2 high schools in south florida picking his brain for all he could get . He loved sitting and watching Wayne, Gino ,Jack warm up BD .Robert Smith and Frank Williams with Suncoast Sound . Watching Van Matthews warm up Madison Scouts and sharing brass chat over a cold one or 2 after shows .Sharing ideas with Doug Thrower And Dave Tippet Whereever they were teaching. After years of instructing Wave he decided he was ready to go back to college .This time he was on a mission . He graduated from Stetson University , Where Bobby Adams helped him into University of Kansas.At UK he went on to get his masters and Doctor degrees in music . While at Stetson He was teaching the Colts . Building that Line With Chuck Naffier , Brett Hall and others into a DCI finalist Brass line .While at KU he also Taught The Glassmen where he was happy to get a chance to work with Frank Williams . His sense of humor and love for Hawaiian Print shirts are fondly remembered by all that he taught and worked with .He loved playing trumpet . He played for Busch Brass in tampa , Several Salsa Bands in Miami while teaching Wave . He played in numerous Jazz, Combos , Symphonic and Wind Ensembles while attending College . While at Busch Gardens he developed a love for Crossword Puzzles said he needed something to do on the long breaks and this kept him thinking . I am sorry if I left anyone out . So many influenced his teaching from the drum corps ranks .From the Judging world he had great respect and learned from many .Some that stand out ...Don Hill , Jeff Mitchell, Ken Turner , Dave Richards , Andy Poor , Rich Saucedo , Billy Doyle and many others. Who was he . He was my friend and peer for 27 years .We pounded many roads in many tour moods of transportation .He loved life and people . The very best people person I ever had the pleasure to work with .A gift he always said was learned from his father ,who was Mayor Of New Symrna Beach Florida for many years .Once you met Dean you just looked forward to seeing him again . .Dean liked his shirts and his hornlines LOUD. But his greateast gift was his ability to teach and motivate young people .Kids loved being in his lines , loved being around Dean and yes most even loved all his jokes .HE would say up late at night repairing horns or doing a " mouth piece boil"so they were clean and ready for the next day . He was incredible to work with as an instructor . Always with a joke or great insight or both .He understand scheduling and time .He respected other staff and worked close with all to insure the best production during the day .He would make sure the van was full of gas , always had the cooler well stocked . He respected every driver , cook and volunteer .He knew that His day was only as good as the people around him so, he went out of his way to make everyone's day was great !He drove the truck or the van or a bus if needed . He did what ever was needed to make life better for all he taught and worked with . The last Corps we did together was the Crossmen . I was hired as director in 2000 by George Hopkins .I once agained turned to Dean Musson .Very simple question ...Hey Buddy ..Up for one more ride , one more journey in drum corps .Simple answer ...Yes ! He brings in Evan Rogovin , Mick Chez , Al Chez , Joe Exley to help him teach . Teams up with Chuck Naffier and his arrangements .Bam!! Crossmen have a brass line and the rest is a wonderful history . He is survived by His 2 Sisters Nan and Jill and His Brother Neal Musson who played contra at the Colts .His life is survived by all that he worked with and taught. That legacy will last for many years to come .He is my friend forever and he will be truly missed . But , He was a giver and that is what all that he tought and touched will do in his honor .For every person we touch gets a little piece of my wonderful friend Dean Musson .

East - NorthStar and Bridgemen South - Florida Wave and Suncoast Sound Mid West - Star and Sky Ryders West - California Dons and Freelancers

Well Done indeed ! Played well by a a great person !

Thats a lot of hot dogs ! Lets hope they are not made from that horse ! Enjoy My friend ! Talk Soon !

No worries as every show has been different . They are trying to make it balanced until we see full panels . Teal has seen in 4 shows ...2 field percussion 1 Brass and 1 Guard .

Well You see Bozz ....They were making mine and ran out of material . We will have them friday !

Well it is all an interesting debate and all views are welcome . Why change because change is and always will be a part of life . Can you name things in your daily life that have not changed ? If not for change and progress we would not have forums like this . When I marched we had to wait for the weekly DCWORLD paper to come out to see what people were doing . The rules of DCI have changed and it took more than a few votes for that change to happen .No one corps or person can vote change in alone . Maybe it would be interesting if one corps didnt use any of the changes . Still play bugles ( if they can find them ) Color presentation Honor Guard no front ensembe if it is played it is carried . No tonal bass drums Bring back the slings ! rotary and one piston only ! Flags cups on a sling ! on and on and on the list of changes since just DCI started . Would that interest you ? As far as the 2011 Teal Sound Production I promise melody , Brass and percussion will dominate the sounds . It will be mixed with electronic sounds that are legal by rule . Music of all kinds have been mixing electronics , brass and percussion for as long as they have been available . I say it is about time DCI has decided to catch up and it is up to corps to use it well to create excitement.But that can be said about everything we have ever changed or used . Healthy debate and I for one enjoy it !

HEy Bozz , You know Me Would never insult the members by the choices of design and the charts will be from the pen of Chuck . Also hope you are well !

And We will work Hard to sale you on the product as we work to make it better and more entertaining !

Pleased to annouce that the Teal Sound will be performing " Sinvitation 7 " for the 2011 Program . Music will explore a wider range of electronics and the actual titles will be released soon . While awaiting approval I can tell you we will be exploring the likes of Vitamin String Quartet , soundtracks and We do still love our rock ! Teal Sound is setting record numbers for auditions and we are excited to kick off the season ! It is fun to be doing drum corps in Florida again !

Wishing The Crossmen nothing but the best in this transition . I hear great things about Fred and i am sure he will take his time to move forward .

SO you change just to change ? I am really curious what you think would be better with just making a change and what type person would you change too ?

It is a great day for DCI ! Dan comes from the ranks and understands all sides of DCI . He marched , he taught and he was a director . 14 years or 30 years is NOT too long if the person is doing a great job and achieving the goals and directives laid out by the Board . If i had to pick one person i trusted with moving DCI into the future with unity it is Dan ! There are still tough roads ahead and much to be discussed as it relates to the business of DCI . The one thing that is not an issue is Dan and his ability to bring people together for the common good . Maybe now , The Directors can find the common ground and build on the needs that are important to continue DCI and the services it provides . Royer, Jones , Warren , Bonfiglio, Howard , Did just that in the beginning . They some how managed to find the common ground and build on that foundation and i believe with Dan's leadership todays group of directors can do the same in todays DCI .This is a positive step in that direction . Wish them the very best for success !