Although later than years past, Minnesota Brass will host our annual meeting on December 3rd, 2020. We would like to thank all our membership for your patience as we handle the current climate of the marching arts world during this pandemic. The meeting will be virtual this year, hosted via Zoom, and all Membership is […]
LINDA RIEBOCK, who was nominated by Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame volunteer Bill Riebock, first joined the Phantom Regiment organization as a volunteer in 1985 when her daughters became part of Phantom Regiment Pre-Cadets. Her daughters, Sarah and Becky, would later march in Phantom Regiment Cadets and Phantom Regiment. While her daughters aged out, Linda […]
There is much we do not know about 2021: The future of the pandemic is uncertain, and Drum Corps International (DCI) is studying a 2021 tour scenario that creates a “bridge” to 2022. What we DO know is that Pacific Crest will perform next summer. We expect to produce a drum corps ensemble of 76 […]
On Nov. 21, 2020, the elite instructional teams of The Cadets and The Blue Devils will join forces in a Virtual Workshop presented by USBands. Band and color guard students and instructors are invited to join us at 12 p.m. EST on Saturday, November 21 for a workshop designed for all experience levels. Breakout-sessions will […]
DWIGHT EMMERT, who was nominated by Phantom Regiment corps director David Warren, was a member of the Phantom Regiment contrabass section in 1982, 1983 and 1988. However, it’s been his time on the instructional staff since 2005 where he’s made his most substantial contributions. Dwight was hired prior to the 2005 season to be the […]
World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Doug Reynolds of Niagara Falls, Ontario, who passed away October 21 at age 80, earned a reputation as an outstanding snare drummer, percussion instructor, administrator and judge, carrying out all of these functions at the same time from 1953 to 1980. He became a member of the Hall […]
GREG CESARIO, who was nominated by Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame designer Tony Hall, was hired as a color guard designer for the 1987 season. During 1987 and 1988, he was credited with creating a guard design that perfectly complemented the music. Additionally, he incorporated movement into the hornline and began integrating the color guard […]
At its recent meeting, Minnesota Brass’ Board of Directors nominated four candidates; Becci O’Kane, Chris Judd, Emily Ruetz, and Kaitlyn Barrett to become new members to the board. As outlined in the bylaws of the organization, the boards’ nominations need to be ratified by a vote of the full membership. Read the rest of the […]
In its founding year of 2020, Cadets Arts & Entertainment has developed strong pillars to provide necessary guidance and support for the organization. One of these strategic entities is The Cadets Educational Advisory Council, a think tank made up of top college and high school band directors from across the country. The council meets twice […]
VICKI AUDITORE, who was nominated by longtime Phantom Regiment color guard member Geri Williams-Jenkins, was a member of Phantom Regiment’s color guard in 1976-1978 after marching for several years in her hometown Chevaliers from Waterloo, Iowa. Vicki would join the instructional staff – of both the drum corps and the winter guard – after her […]
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