Spirit of Atlanta is excited to announce the 2011 color guard staff. Returning for his second season as Caption Head, Jude Boughton is delighted to have assembled such an experienced team of creative and talented teachers. Assistant Caption Head Scott Beck will also be returning for his second year at SOA. The remaining guard staff […]
Rob Beeren has joined the management team of Drum Corps Europe. To many corps he was already the face of DCE, and from now on he will fill the position of corps contact as a member of management. Rob Beeren started his musical career in 1990 at Drum Band Vaartbroek and then played with the […]
As the Jersey Surf beings its 21st season in the drum corps activity, the organization is pleased to announce the team of talented designers and educators charged with the responsibility of producing the organization?s 2011 program. ?When we made the decision to enter the highly competitive World Class of Drum Corps International, we knew that […]
Jennifer graduated from VanderCook College of Music, where she earned her bachelor?s degree in music education. She is a performer and music educator in the Chicago-land area. Before instructing for Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps, she taught several indoor drum lines, including Downers Grove South High School Indoor Drum line and L.E.A.P. Indoor Drum line. […]
We just received word today that Matanzas HS Gym will be open for us to sleep in on Friday evening, November 26 after 10:00 PM. Those wishing to stay at the school may now do so. Please do not come into the gym until 10:00 pm as there is a basketball game going on until […]
The Mandarins performed as a Special Guest of the Sacramento Youth Symphony’s Premier Orchestra, at their annual Veteran’s Day concert, Patriotism & Peace. Held at the Memorial Auditorium, the full house included Veterans of the Tuskeegee Airmen, 442nd Regiment, and Navajo Code Talkers, who shared their histories. The grand evening concluded with a stirring performance […]
The Sacramento Mandarins design team recently met in downtown San Francisco to discuss the Corps? 2011 program. While there had been numerous email and telephone conversations since the end of the 2010 season, this was the first face-to-face meeting of the entire group. The 2011 design staff includes: Myron Rosander, visual and drill designer; Dan […]
Beginning this Monday, Nov. 15, as The Cadets staff prepares for the 2011 Audition Camp, the Cadets? teaching team will be conducting four nights of webinars, all meant to provide applicants with information, the chance to ask questions, and well ? the opportunity to calm your nerves, just a little. In making the announcement, George […]
Spirit of Atlanta is proud to welcome our new percussion staff for the 2011 season. This expert team of designers and instructors will by lead by Percussion Designer and Caption Head Chris Hestin, Front Ensemble Arranger Chad Heiny, and Percussion Consultant Omar Carmenates. The talented staff will also include experienced percussion instructors Anthony Cananzi, Jr., […]
Crossmen Percussion Caption Head Rudy Gowern is pleased to announce the hiring of Melissa McGoldrick to head up Cymbal Instruction for the Crossmen.” Melissa is a great find and a great addition to the Crossmen percussion staff,” stated Rudy Gowern, “This staff has shaped up to become an awesome group of educators that the Crossmen […]
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