After a very successful 2009 season, Green Thunder Percussion will begin its 4th season of offering serious students an advanced comprehensive percussion studies program designed to improve rudimental and orchestral percussion skills in the Chicagoland area. The organization is open to gentleman 14-18 years of age, and concurrently serves as an ideal preparation resource for […]
The Cascades are proud to announce the design team for the 2010 season. Returning as Design Coordinator and Drill Designer will be Kurt Jull from Portland, OR. Kurt has been a long time Cascades team member in design, instruction, and administration. Josh Hinkel, from Myrtle Beach, SC will be the Music Coordinator and Brass Arranger. […]
Welcome Home. This is the NEW GLASSMEN.ORG! It actually started at the beginning of the summer – seeking a sleek, improved design for GLASSMEN.org that was going to deliver the content you wanted in an easy to access format, as well as compliment future projects. We were aiming for an October launch. And then the […]
Susan Bulger, who marched in the Crusaders from 1976 through 1979 passed away on September 10th from complications due to cancer. Susan was known for her wonderful smile and was not just a fellow Crusader but a friend to all she met. While being a member of the rifle line, she earned the position as […]
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The Board of Directors has appointed me Corps Director, effective immediately. My first priority is the members. I will work to earn their trust and restore their confidence in our corps. Secondly, I will work to reunite the staff and ensure that they are also committed to the high ideals and leadership expected from an […]
Register for the 2010 Academy Drum and Bugle Corps clinic/auditions today! The application form is now up and running. The clinic/auditions are an opportunity for students to experience the new and returning staff for The Academy and also be evaluated for a potential position in the corps. The auditions are only $40 for both weekends. […]
Will Koehler spent his summer vacation working like a dog, challenging himself to the limits, sweating a lot and earning a world championship medal. The Pittsburg State University student, son of Sherry and Frank Fearmonti, Pittsburg, was a member of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps, based in Concord, Calif. After an undefeated season, […]
As hundreds of brass musicians, colorguard performers, and percussionists prepare for the Cadets’ 2010 Audition and Experience Camp on Nov. 20-22nd, many conductors and drum majors are asking: What about us? While the corps is excited and fortunate to bring back all three of the fabulous drum majors from the 2009 season (Chris Zentner, Ben […]
The Sacramento Mandarins are pleased to announce their 2010 music design team: Dan Fong, brass arrangements; Wayne Downey, music consultant; Tony Nunez battery and front ensemble arrangements. "Dr. Dan" as he is known, has written every brass score for the Mandarins since 1982. In 2008, Dan Fong’s “Absolute” arrangements were enthusiastically received by both fans […]
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