Home » January 12th, 2009 Entries posted on “January, 2009”

Yokohama Scouts Celebrate Twenty Years With Fourth Championship Title

The sun shined brightly on this cold Tokyo day as Drum Corps Japan (DCJ) hosted its Annual All-Japan Championships at Ajinomoto Stadium this past Sunday. Ten ensembles from around Japan came together in this unique (for Japan) outdoor event. Adjudication for this event was a joint collaboration between Drum Corps Japan and Drum Corps International. […]

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Lake Erie Thunder Hires Jake Malec As High Brass Technician

Jacob Malec is a Graduate of the College of Fine Arts of Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Master of Music in trumpet performance. While there he studied with Neal Bernsten of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He also had a Graduate Assistantship with the Director of Jazz Studies, David Pellow and studied Improvisation with […]

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2009 Spartans January Camp Information

If you plan on attending this weekend, please remember to submit your “Camp Registration Form” – Follow the link at the top of this page! Spartans January Camp registration will begin Friday, January 16 @ 6:30pm for those that are currently registered Spartans as well as musicians that would like to register and attend the […]

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In The News: To Washington They’ll Go

At least four young men from the Jacksonville area will help make history when they toot their horns in the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade Jan. 20. The quartet – Thomas Baker (euphonium), Randy Salinas (mellophone), Robert Solomon (tuba) and Daniel Valdelamar (trumpet) – are members of the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, an award-winning group […]

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Cozy Baker Memorial/Tribute Request

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16 Corps Register For DCUK 2009 In First Week

At the end of the first week of registrations for the 2009 Drum Corps United Kingdom season 16 Corps have now registered. The Corps that have registered so far, in alphabetical order, are: Open Class37th Kingswood6th Hove Scouts

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Stafford Lancers Return To DCUK For 2009

Stafford Lancers are pleased to announce that they are to return to the DCUK competitive circuit to support DCUK`s 30th Anniversary season. Even though the Corps has not taken part competitively in DCUK for the last couple of years, they have still retained associate membership and are pleased with the structure that has been put […]

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2009 Renegades Chinese New Year Information

Gong Xi Fa Cai! The year of the Ox is upon us! The Renegades are ringing in the New Year by participating in the annual San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, and we want YOU to join us! If you’ve ever been – or wanted to be – a Renegade, now is your chance! Rehearsal […]

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Phantom Regiment To Wear Fred J. Miller Uniforms

Phantom Regiment is pleased to announce it will wear Fred J. Miller uniforms beginning with the 2009 season. "Having known of the quality and service of Fred J. Miller for many years, I’m proud and excited to have Phantom Regiment once again partner with FJM," said Rick Valenzuela, executive director of Phantom Regiment. "Not only […]

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Jersey Surf Percussionist Selected For Rose Parade Honor Band

Richard A. Caschera, III, a senior at Loyalsock Township High School, has been selected by Bands of America for the National Honor Band in the 2009 Tournament of Roses parade. Caschera was selected from among hundreds of applicants across the nation for membership in this prestigious honors ensemble. Rich is the son of Rich and […]

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