Just a few weeks ago, 16-year-old Kevin Leboeuf finished out the Fall high school marching band season with Immaculata High School. It could have been the time to put his feet up and coast into the holidays, but not so for this Milford, N.J., teen. The 2009 Cadets have been on Leboeuf’s mind for some […]
The 2009 Colts staff will include familiar and experienced people. Most are returning members of last year’s team along with two additions in the percussion staff. Chad Huel and Sarah Whitlock will head the brass program. James G. Hudson will return to the Colts team as well, serving as music and full-ensemble consultant.
Cascades are excited to welcome back Rob Lewis as Percussion Co-Caption Head. He was recently the Percussion Caption Head for the Cascades from 1999 – 2002 and 2004 – 2005 and was instrumental in moving the Cascades into DCI Division I competition, culminating with their entry into DCI World Finals in 2002. He is currently […]
Already geared up for an amazing season with the previously announced brass team, the Academy is excited to add two more individuals to the brass instructional staff. Chris Yee, music educator from Austin, Texas, and Larry Jones, Assistant Professor of Trumpet and Jazz at the University of Central Arkansas recently joined the ranks of The […]
In seeking to recapture the true essence of Spirit, traditionally known for their high-energy, unique approach, and fan-friendly programs, the Jacksonville, Alabama based corps has announced the musical source for their 2009 program. In describing the 2009 program, Executive Director Joel Vincent states, “Sometimes in trying to capture the past, we have to realize we […]
On Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 5:00pm at the Canton Courtyard by Marriott hotel, the Bluecoats will present a free showing of the feature film, “Throw It Down”. This film, three years in the making, chronicles the Bluecoats during their 2006 summer tour. The producer and director of “Throw It Down” will be on hand […]
We need to generate $30,000 in pledges by December 31, 2008. You’re invited to be a part of the golf action at the FBR Open’s Birdies for Charity Program. The program centers around the PGA TOUR professionals making birdies – lots of them – during the 2009 FBR Open (Jan. 27 – Feb. 1 at […]
The much anticipated 75th Anniversary season for the Cadets begins this weekend as the corps meets for their Audition and Experience Camp in Woodstown, N.J. Nearly 300 musicians, percussionists and colorguard members are registered for the Camp which this year moves to a new location, Woodstown High School in Woodstown, N.J. With expected walk-ins on […]
Mr. Adam Hill from Romeoville, Illinois has been chosen as Pioneer’s Percussion Caption Head for the 2009 Season. This comes after the resignation of Mr. Tyler Orbison. Mr. Hill takes on this position, in addition to his responsibilities as the Director of the Pioneer Indoor Line and Band Director at the Romeoville High School. Mr. […]
Our Program Coordinator, Mr. Joe Kuerzi, announced Monday that the theme for the Pioneer 2009 Production is, "CELTIC TRINITY". After 2 months of long discussions by our design team along with several creative show concepts and styles being considered, they have come up with an excellent and highly entertaining show. The music includes composer Brian […]
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