DCP NewsFeed Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Diane Nicholeris, a former color guard captain who now performs with a major symphony orchestra, and iconic jazz pianist Chick Corea, who once played lead soprano on a single-valve bugle, will be inducted as members of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame class of 2018 at a banquet in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in late August. […] View the full article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 That's a pretty dynamic duo, I'd say. Massachusetts has always been a hot-bed of marching talent, starting from before the Revolution and continuing to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Two great choices!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 A couple of interesting facts: Diane is the sister of prominent DCI/DCA percussion adjudicator, Ted Nicholeris. Chick marched in the Scarlet Lancers hornline alongside future legendary brass arranger, Jim Wedge, who created the 27th Lancer sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBD Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, ironlips said: A couple of interesting facts: Diane is the sister of prominent DCI/DCA percussion adjudicator, Ted Nicholeris. Chick marched in the Scarlet Lancers hornline alongside future legendary brass arranger, Jim Wedge, who created the 27th Lancer sound. Ted spent a few years teaching at the Bushwackers, a good guy and friend, If she is anything like her brother she must be a wonderful person. jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 On 4/6/2018 at 9:04 AM, ironlips said: That's a pretty dynamic duo, I'd say. Massachusetts has always been a hot-bed of marching talent, starting from before the Revolution and continuing to this day. Started around the time of the Salem Witch Trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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