In our first issue of Off The Record for 2010, Frank explores some of the great brass arrangers of the activity, featureing the music of Jim Donnelly (St. Vincent’s), Hy Dreitzer (Sky, Des Plaines), Joe Genero (Loretto, Hurcs), and Tru Crawford (Royal Airs, Yankee Rebels). This is a program that you’re not going to want […]
Ironically, there exist some individuals who have had a profound effect on the drum corps activity yet are generally unknown to many younger practitioners of the art. It’s the duty of the rest of us to pass along knowledge of their substantial contributions. That said, here’s a story about one of them, a man whose […]
It’s a blazing hot Sunday afternoon in 1962 and a couple of thousand of us are watching the Garfield Cadets challenge Blessed Sacrament for bragging rights to Jersey and the rest of the civilized world. They build a massive company front, push it forward to the very edge of the sideline and high mark time […]
In this issue of Off The Record, Frank shifts his focus from the horn line to the drum line. He features some of the great percussion innovators in the history of the activity: the Reilly Raiders, Blessed Sacrament, Boston Crusaders, Cavaliers, St. Rita’s Brassmen, and Santa Clara Vanguard. Enjoy! Includes selections from these Fleetwood […]
Percussion General Effect has been around a long time. In his book “The World in Six Songs”, Daniel Levitin (“This is Your Brain on Music”) poses the following scenario describing why our ancestors who could drum held some distinct advantages: A small group of early humans are asleep in the pre-dawn, near the embers of […]
In this issue of Off The Record, Frank continues his exploration of some of the great soloists of all time – all on single-valve instruments. A great cross-section of players from the 60’s, the program features some of the legendary names from the activity: D’Amico, Angelica (Cabs), Hlywa (Hurcs), Doug Gibb (Sarnia), Murphy (Prince), Laus […]
In this issue of Off The Record, Frank explores the performances of some of the great soloists of all time – on single-valve instruments. Be sure to have a notepad and pencil handy, just so you can keep track. The even-better news – this is only Part 1! Includes selections from these Fleetwood albums: […]
This year marks the bicentennial of the births of two extraordinary individuals, each of whom represents a legacy and a point of view that has shaped modern times. Their relevance and influence are clear and undeniable: Lincoln reminds us of our heritage and a people’s need for leadership that is strong yet wise and compassionate. […]
In the first issue of Off The Record, Frank remembers his introduction to the 1961 Queensmen and the impact that first exposure had on him. Includes selections from these Fleetwood albums: Click on the player below to listen
It’s a marvelous tale, spun out in classic Homeric fashion by a master story-teller. Before your very eyes, an entire neighborhood of colorful characters parades by in the saga of an inner-city kid with a disability who not only discovers his life’s true passion but a ticket to ride out of a dingy back alley […]
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