Pacific Crest is pleased to announce instructional staff changes for the 2009 season. Ariel Campos, Front Ensemble Stuart Pompel, Executive Director and Front Ensemble Arranger, is stepping down from his arranging duties to concentrate more time as Executive Director. Ariel Campos will take over as Front Ensemble Arranger and Instructor. He will be joined by […]
The Madison Scouts announce a strategic partnership with the Signature Winter Guard of Westminster, Colorado for the 2009 season. The relationship is primarily focused on developing cross-educational opportunities between the two organizations while simultaneously providing the Scouts organization a presence in the winter guard activity. The two groups share several common characteristics including a focus […]
There are few reasons to ignore your dream of being a Cadet! And even fewer to see what it’s like to play alongside a World-Class hornline or percussion section! The Nine-Time World Champion Cadets invite horn players, percussionists, and colorguard members to Audition Camp on Nov. 21-23 in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. A very special […]
Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps is very pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Joseph Kuerzi as its Program Coordinator for the 2009 Season. This takes place after several attemps to get Mr. Kuerzi on board in the past. 2009 will marksthe twenty ninth season that Mr. Kuerzi will be involved with the drum corps […]
Preparations continue for the first rehearsal camp of the 2009 season… and the Jersey Surf’s first rehearsal as a World Class Drum Corps International unit! Here are a few answers to questions frequently asked about camp travel arrangements: Location (for electronic mapping / GPS purposes):Camden County Technical School343 Berlin-Cross Keys RoadSicklerville, NJ 08081 Read the […]
With the 2009 implementation of electronic instruments comes an incredible responsibility. The challenge is to present these new aural opportunities in a refined way that will open the door to diverse textures, while, at the same time, remain true to the drum corps identity. As Aaron Guidry, Crossmen Music Designer explains, "The use of soundscapes […]
Members, Alumni and Fans of the Madison Scouts: The 2008 Tour DVD “La Noche de la Iguana – the 2008 Madison Scouts” is now available to pre-order through Box 5 productions for a special discounted price of $25. Shot while on tour with the Scouts, this DVD includes a behind the scenes look at the […]
Troopers corps director Fred Morris is pleased to announce the 2009 Brass staff. Leading the Brass Caption in 2009 is Scott-Lee Atchison. Scott is returning to the corps for his third year on The Troopers staff as Brass Caption Head. Jayme Taylor (High Brass Coordinator) & Fuller Lyon (Low Brass Coordinator) will return to the […]
Today, applicants for the 2009 Academy Drum Corps Clinic/Auditions were sent all of their music, forms, letters from staff, and details for the auditions. For the past several weeks since hiring the new instructors, the Caption Heads have been reviewing their technical programs and planning for the year to come. Much of the material that […]
Glen Crosby – Percussion Caption HeadGlen Crosby started his percussion career at the age of nine, taking lessons in his home town of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. He’s been involved with the drum corps activity ever since. He spent 1981 to 1984 as a member of the Concord Blue Devils, collecting two high drum trophies, and […]
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