On most Father’s Days since 2000, Menomonie has been privileged to host "Drums Along The Red Cedar" (DARC), a world class drum and bugle corps competition benefiting The Greater Menomonie Area Community Foundation. The event may now have become one more victim of economic circumstances. Hundreds of youth from throughout the nation have played their […]
The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of Michael Shapiro to lead its very successful color guard program for the 2010 season. Shapiro will return as caption head and designer for the Blue Stars color guard, building upon the incredible success of the past two seasons. "I am absolutely […]
The initial meeting was focused on geting organized for the coming season with scheduling weekly phone conference calls and design workshop sessions. The team also worked on a detailed timeline for expected design milestones for September through June. "Part of the success of 2009 was attributed to the design team’s investment of time and an […]
Two nationally recognized instructors and designers will help Pacific Crest shape its future. At the Pacific Crest awards banquet on September 20th, Executive Director Stuart Pompel announced that Gordon Henderson and Gene Monterastelli would be joining the design and instructional teams for the 2010 season. "This is a first for us. " explained Pompel. "Gordon […]
Phantom Regiment is pleased to announce the hiring of Myron Rosander as its visual designer, a major move for the corps as it bolsters its visual program for the 2010 season. Rosander was the visual designer for two of Santa Clara Vanguard’s Drum Corps International world championships (1989 and 1999). He also is one of […]
This past Sunday, September 20th, 240 people attended Pacific Crest’s year-end banquet and awards luncheon. Executive Director Stuart Pompel was the master of ceremonies for the event. The program opened with congratulatory comments from Diamond Bar City Council Member Jack Tanaka and Representative from State Senator Bob Huff’s Ofifce, Jody Roberto. "We feel so lucky […]
The Cavaliers are very pleased to announce that the team of Tommy Allen, Michael Gaines, Erik Johnson, Scott Koter, Drew Shanefield, Andy Toth, and Bart Woodley will be returning as designers for the 2010 season. The group is excited about adding Michael McIntosh’s creative flair to the mix and looks forward to upcoming creative meetings, […]
Although it has only been a month since the completion of our highly successful 2009 summer season, we have been very busy here in Toledo preparing for the coming auditions, and laying the groundwork for 2010. We are still in the process of finalizing details with some of the individual instructors, but we are very […]
The Cavaliers are pleased to announce their percussion design and instructional staff for the 2010 season. The new team is built on a solid core of returning members, and features the return of Michael McIntosh as Caption Coordinator and Designer. Here’s the percussion team for 2010. Design:Michael McIntosh, Percussion Caption Supervisor/DesignerErik Johnson, DesignerTom McGillen, Electronics/Sound […]
Spirit is set to begin another exciting seaon and welcomes you to become a part of the 2010 season. Spirit will return for a 34th season in 2010 with plans already underway to bring audiences another exciting production. We invite you to participate in our main Audition Weekend December 4-6, 2009 and experience the thrill […]
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