Crossmen Percussion Caption Head Rudy Gowern is pleased to announce the hiring of Melissa McGoldrick to head up Cymbal Instruction for the Crossmen.” Melissa is a great find and a great addition to the Crossmen percussion staff,” stated Rudy Gowern, “This staff has shaped up to become an awesome group of educators that the Crossmen […]
Greg Orwoll and Stephanie Furniss, Marching Caption Head and Visual Coordinator, are pleased to introduce the Colts marching staff for the 2011 season. “I am really proud of the work that this staff did last season in developing our marching program,” said Stephanie. “I am looking forward to working with them again as our instructional […]
The Santa Clara Vanguard is embarking on outfitting a new 53′ equipment trailer for the 2011 summer season. The arrival of this vehicle from Louisville, KY signals the final and most major phase of a process that began just over two years ago with initial discussions and planning. The new trailer will replace a 48′ […]
On the afternoon of November 11, 2010, the percussion line of the Cadets wowed an audience of more than 700 fellow percussionists at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis. The standing room-only crowd was treated to a demonstration of how the line works out, warms up and develops its competitive program, utilizing […]
The GLASSMEN are very pleased to announce the appointment of Sal Salas as Director of Programs and Staff Development for the 2011 season! No stranger to the corps, Sal has been involved with the GLASSMEN organization from 1993-2003, and from 2007 through the present. Sal has been a stable force behind the programs and overall […]
Glen Crosby, Caption Head/Arranger Glen 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 one […]
Enjoy the back stage footage of Carolina Crown, from the 2010 season, while listening to the quality of excellence being achieved throughout the musical ensemble in 5.1 surrond sound. You get to see upclose why the 2010 program “a Sec2nd Chance” was voted the DCI FAN FAVORITE. Meet the members and hear their stories from […]
On Friday, Nov. 19, the 2011 Cadets will begin to take shape! New friends Amazing music A summer you will never, ever forget! Just three of the many, many reasons you need to be in Reading, Pa., on Nov. 19-21 to audition for one of 80 horn spots, and numerous front ensemble, battery and colorguard […]
On Saturday, November 6th, family and friends gathered for a luncheon celebrating the 80th birthday of long-time supporter Sydelle Rothstein. Members of the Pacific Crest Family know Sydelle as the founder and chair of the Eugene Rothstein Memorial Fund. She and her daughter, Jacquelin Siff, raise money for scholarships in the name of Eugene Rothstein, […]
Marching in the Blue Stars is an opportunity of a lifetime, but that opportunity is out of reach for some of the best and brightest students due to a tough economy and their families’ financial situation. Your generous donation will directly help members in need obtain their goal of marching with the Blue Stars Drum […]
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