Home » May 3rd, 2011 Entries posted on “May, 2011”

Bushwackers Announce Retirement Of Director Jay Morlot

After 24 years of dedicated service, Jay Morlot has stepped down as director of the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps, effective May 1, 2011. Jay’s decision was not an easy one, and he leaves behind a legacy that will be difficult to match. At age 22, Jay joined the upstart new corps and was then […]

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Former Spirit Of Atlanta Director’s Mother Passes Away

Former Executive Director Ken Bodiford’s Mother passed away Monday May 2nd at 10:35PM CST, surrounded by her children. We will update this article with information as arrangements are announced. There is a journal about her posted at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rubybodiford/mystory Read the rest of the article here.

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2011 DCE Championships Section A Tickets Sold Out

Barely one day after the beginning of the ticket sales, Section A is already sold out. Tickets for the DCE European Championships have never gone so fast. Tickets are still available for Section B, which (like Secion A) has some of the more luxurious leather seats. There are also Super Seats available. DCE has expanded […]

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Cadets Mourn Loss Of Family Member Dorothy Helms

The Cadets family is saddened with the loss of Dorothy Marie Helms, 81, of Mamaroneck, N.Y., who passed away Sunday, May 1. Dorothy, wife of the late James Helms, was the mother of Garfield Cadets Alumnus David Helms of Wallington, N.J. Dorothy was an active member of the American Legion Post #90 Ladies Auxiliary in […]

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Vote For Mandarins In Raley’s Reach Grant Program

The Mandarins have entered the Raley’s Reach, a grant program which gives five lucky groups a $5,000 grant. The Mandarins will use this grant towards musical instruments and uniforms. You can help us win a grant by voting for us here. Winners are selected by the highest number of votes cast. We are currently in […]

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In The News: Troopers Hold Final Camp Before Summer

It was the kind of last-day-in-April wind on the high plains that sucks the breath right out of your lungs and makes conversing nearly impossible. So as Troopers corps director Fred Morris used a hand to hold his cowboy hat on his head on the short walk from the Fieldhouse to the Indoor Practice Facility, […]

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2011 Spartans May 7th Rehearsal Info

Practice will be held from 9am to 9pm. Meals will not be provided. Sunday is a day off for Mother’s Day! Schedule for May 7th 9:00am – Stretch & work out 9:45 – Visual block 11:00 – Drill Read the rest of the article here.

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Star United Announces 2011 Repertoire

Star United Mini Corps is proud to announce the musical components of its 2011 competition program. Entitled I Like Tchaik: The music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Star United’s program will continue to push the boundaries of the mini corps idiom with a program consisting of selections from: Pas De Deux from “The Nutcracker” Finale from […]

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Connecticut Hurricanes Announce 2011 Drum Major

The Connecticut Hurricanes are extremely pleased to announce that Vidal Orduz has been selected as the head drum major for the 2011 season. Vidal, age 22, is starting his seventh year with the corps and beat out a quality field of candidates to be chosen for this position. Vidal was a baritone player for the […]

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Teal Sound Driver Wanted

Teal Sound is looking for an experienced over-the-road tractor driver for this summer’s tour. Will need to pick up one of our Kenworth Sleeper cabs in Jacksonville, FL from Pac-Lease on June 15th, 2011 and head to our Spring Training site in Thomasville, GA. We will leave on the morning of June 17th and you […]

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