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Just to be clear, the Grenadiers have never had issues with crossing the border for shows. It was all handled professionally and our border crossings were smooth.

Kingston Grenadiers Announce 2011 Production After an exciting and rewarding 2010 DCA season that arrived at a strong 2nd-place finish at the DCA World Class-A Championships, The Kingston Grenadiers may also be remembered for taking a 180-degree turn in style, sound and image when they brought selections from Stephen Melillo’s “Stormworks” to the football field. This year, the quest continues as they build on their strengths, and prepare to once again entertain audiences with a captivating production that will play to the elements of human emotion! Overcome your Greatest Fear! Discover an Unknown Strength! Push beyond your limit! Experience the Grenadiers 2011 Production: "ADRENALINE" Featuring the Music of Stephen Melillo The Grenadiers maintain their relationship with composer: Stephen Melillo for 2011, and the design team has chosen selections from the works of “Godspeed”, “The Chosen…Time to Take Back The Knights”, and “The Fountainhead”, to tell a story of human achievement, and the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush! Music Arrangements by Paul McGarr, Scott Atkins & Dave Simpson. Visual Design by Duane DeWire. Choreography by Michael Watier. Come to the Camp – December 11th & 12th, 2010! Be part of our 2011 production! Click on the video for details, or visit The Official Website of the Kingston Grenadiers

It's a pleasure to have you back, Guy! And a warm welcome to all the new faces this weekend, as well as a hearty Welcome Back! to all the returning Team Yellow!!!

As a current 2010 staffer with Grenadiers - I took the chance this weekend in Reading to watch as many corps as possible from the stands, and I would say the review is pretty much bang on! We know where our challenges lie going into Championships, and rest assured, we have a game plan in place!!! I am always "entertained" while reading the arguments to a review from all the people that weren't actually at the Show! The Grenadiers always have the late surge, and the reads we got Saturday night were very good to assist in our game plan for the upcoming rehearsals before prelims. As always we aim to entertain, while performing this show to the best of our ability. Beyond that it is out of our hands, but this certainly has been a great summer for having our program talked about, and a verychallenging, yet exciting program for our membership. I look forward to the race to the finish! See you in Rochester! Scott Atkins Program Coordinator / Percussion Arranger Kingston Grenadiers 2010

Very Exciting Mr. Dean! A brand new "Stormgasmic" Intro being taught this weekend, and looking forward to some good reps and run-throughs! Sections are filling up, and this is the last camp to decide to be part of a great program for the 2010 DCA summer schedule! The Design team is in house for the weekend and we have use of a great facility in Holy Cross School, so here's to a great camp weekend Grenadiers! more info at: Official Website of the 2010 Kingston Grenadiers

Well, that's one way to get a little more "bottom end" in the ensemble Saturday night!

4 more days!!!

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The Kingston Grenadiers are holding an open house camp in Upstate New York on February 6th & 7th, 2010. We welcome anyone with an interest in marching the 2010 season, as well as all those interested in seeing the corps in action, to drop by the camp, being held at: ALEXANDRIA BAY HIGH SCHOOL 34 Bolton Avenue Alexandria Bay, New York. We have some spots left in each section, and now's the time to get off the fence and join 51 years of Grenadier Tradition! For more information, visit: Official site of the Kingston Grenadiers

5 Days and counting!!! Grenadiers Open House Holy Cross School 1085 Woodbine Rd. Kingston, ON We encourage all those who wish to check out the Grenadiers to attend this open house camp. We still have a spot for you! More Info at: Kingston grenadiers.com!

2010 kicks off a new Era for the Kingston Grenadiers Drum Corps! Our next camp is an Open House event being held in Kingston, Ontario on January 9th & 10th. Holy Cross School 1085 Woodbine Rd. Kingston, ON We encourage all those who wish to check out the Grenadiers to attend this open house camp. We still have a spot for you! We will also hold an Open house Camp on February 6th and 7th in Alexandria Bay, NY. For all up-to-date information on the Kingston Grenadiers, go here: Official Website of the Kingston Grenadiers Drum Corps.

The Kingston Grenadiers would like to wish everyone in the Drum Corps community a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all the best wishes for a safe, happy, Healthy and prosperous New Year in 2010! Our next camp is an Open House event being held in Kingston, Ontario on January 9th & 10th. Holy Cross School 1085 Woodbine Rd. Kingston, ON We encourage all those who wish to check out the Grenadiers to attend this open house camp. We still have a spot for you! We will also hold an Open house Camp on February 6th and 7th in Alexandria Bay, NY. For all up-to-date information on the Kingston Grenadiers, go here: Official Website of the Kingston Grenadiers Happy Holidays, and see you in 2010! The Members, Staff, Management and Board of the Kingston Grenadiers Drum & Bugle Corps.

WooHoo! Camp in Kingston this weekend at Ernestown Secondary School: Sat 10:30-8:30, Sun: 9:30 - 3:30. A major portion of the written book will be handed out this weekend, so if you want to march with the Grenadiers in 2010, make the plans to get to this camp! We still have openings in every section, so drop us a line, or come by the camp! We have picked up some good momentum this year and are on track for a very successful season! For more info: www.kingstongrenadiers.com

Ah yes, remember...... ......Line!...............................................Line!

The Kingston Grenadiers are pleased to welcome back Duane DeWire as visual designer for 2010! Duane was the vision behind the trademark yellow uniforms and was the Visual Designer when the corps saw their strongest visual and DCA finishes in their history back in 2000-2001. Since then he was on the organizational team of Alliance of Atlanta, marched rifle in the Madison Scout Alumni Project and has been the designer for the three time Atlantic Coast Champion/ two time Cavalcade of Band Yankee Class Champion SPRING-FORD High School Band of Royersford, PA. As well as eight time Cavalcade of Bands Champion SOUTHWESTERN High School Band of Hanover, PA. Returning with Duane on the visual staff, and sharing the six hour trip from Pennsylvania will be veteran Grenadier visual staffers: Glenn Rhine and George Growcott. Both Glenn and George also assisted Duane at the Buccaneers, CorpsVets, Alliance and Spring-Ford. The corps is looking forward to having Duane and his team return to the corps for 2010. The next rehearsal camp is December 19th & 20th, 2009. Visit the Official Website for more information!

How did they get the Rights to do Stormworks? Don't you need the Rights? Okay, in short: Of course we have obtained the rights and the permission to arrange the Stormworks music. We also have regular dialogue with Mr. Melillo, so why would anyone think that we would release our show without having obtained the rights to use the music? We've been in the activity a few years now. ??? We have never once released a show without knowing we could use the music - not the way we do business!

Already answered you DA. All good!

The Kingston Grenadiers embark on a new adventure in their 51st year, introducing a fresh new direction and sound for the corps, while keeping their tradition of bringing excitement and entertainment to the DCA audience! The Kingston Grenadiers present their 2010 production: “WITHOUT WARNING” featuring selections from composer Stephen Melillo’s “STORMWORKS” that have been hailed “a new world of expression for the modern wind ensemble that ignites a fire and touches our musical soul” The emotional journey that is STORMWORKS cannot just be performed or heard, it must be experienced! With the relentless energy, passion and excitement of a suspense-filled film score, Melillo’s music leaps off the page and pulls you into a musical world unlike no other! Selections include: “Timestorm” “Before the Storm” “Into the Storm” Life's a Storm! In this musical journey of the human experience, the “Storm” may be marked by battle, by natural disaster, by need and by injury and suffering, but just like in a Storm as in Life, Light triumphs in the end, providing hope and inspiration for generations to come! Musical Arrangements by: Dave Orser, Scott Atkins and Dave Simpson. Visual Design by Duane DeWire. Choreography by Michael Watier & Nicole Orser. The Grenadiers have already begun their winter camp rehearsals for the 2010 season and welcome all interested members to come out to the next camp weekend on November 28th/29th in Odessa, Ontario. For more information on the 2010 Kingston Grenadiers, Schedule of Events, Staff and Corps News, please visit www.kingstongrenadiers.com

HOLY PIT ROO!!! WOW! :-)

More exciting announcements from the Grenadiers to come to DCP in the near future, that is if the thread can stay on topic! It really takes the excitement and positive energy out of the information when it goes so far to the left. It would be nice if it could remain a great place to share what is going on with the corps amongst our friends in the Drum Corps community without it becoming a breeding ground for negativity and personal agendas. Just sayin'...

Kingston Grenadiers Announce 2010 Music Arrangers and Visual Education Staff The Kingston Grenadiers are pleased to announce the return of the 2009 Music Design Team. Dave Orser will arrange the brass book and head up the Brass Education Team for 2010. In addition to running a highly successful high-school music program in Kingston, Ontario, Dave is also an adjudicator in the New York State Marching band circuit and since 2006, has been on brass staff with the Empire Statesmen. Dave was a brass arranger with the Grenadiers in 2000 through 2004, and returned in 2009. The Brass Education Team for 2010 includes:Ilena Culleton, Cam Anderson and Daniel Hammond. Scott Atkins & Dave Simpson return to arrange the percussion book for 2010. Scott joined the staff of the Grenadiers in 1997, and since then has written 10 shows for the corps. He is an active educator and clinician for marching and drumset education, and works in the music industry as an artist relations manager and product specialist. His corps experience includes marching, teaching and writing shows for several Canadian corps such as: Lampliters Royal Brigade, Phillipine Heritage Band, Blue Saints, Empire Loyalist, Kiwanis Kavaliers, EPIC Percussive Theatre and the Kingston Grenadiers. Dave Simpson is a mallet percussion and drum set educator with over 40 students in the Hamilton area. He was a member of Dutch Boy and Phantom Regiment, and since aging out, has taught and written for several Canadian corps such as: HYPE, Dutch Boy, St. John’s, Kiwanis Kavaliers and the Kingston Grenadiers. Mike Sharpe returns to the Grenadiers as Percussion Education Team Coordinator. With Over 20 years experience in drum corps, Mike has worked with several drum corps including Kiwanis Kavaliers, Spirit Performing Youth Ensemble, the Kingston Grenadiers and the Empire Statesmen, and is also a performer with the Toronto Raptors Drumline “TR Beat”. The Percussion Education Team for 2010 includes: Battery Staff: Phil Parent, Josh Rogers, Max Proulx, Billy McGrath, Rob Summers, Mike Sharpe & Scott Atkins. Front Ensemble Staff: David Wicken, Dave Simpson. Michael Watier returns to the corps as the 2010 Guard Designer. Michael's marching experience includes: Les Crescendos, Les Eclipses, Connexion Quebec, The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, Sonnor Winter Guard, Les Eclipses Winter Guard & Syracuse Brigadiers. His teaching experience includes: Sonnor Winterguard, Univers Winterguard, Les Etoiles Winterguard, Academie Musicale Drum Corps and Les Etolies Drum Corps. Joining Michael as design consultant and heading up the Guard Education Team is Nicole Orser. Nicole brings over 20 years of experience in marching and teaching color guards, including Empire Loyalist, Cadets of Dutch Boy, Kiwanis Kavaliers, Cadets of Bergen County, Kingston Grenadiers and the Empire Statesmen. In the off-season, Nicole is a movement judge in the New York State Marching Band circuit. Additional Color Guard Educators include: Sarah Davey and Lisa Hill. The Grenadiers welcome back Steve Stoddard to the Visual Education Team in 2010. Steve was a drum major with the Grenadiers in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Steve brings his many years of experience in marching band and drum corps activity in New York State to the corps. Joining Steve on the visual team is Scott Bedard & Jim Coffin. Scott is a past member of the Kingston Grenadiers & Syracuse Brigadiers, and was on staff with the Grenadiers in 2009. Jim was the Visual Designer for the Grenadiers in the mid-90’s after aging out of DCI with Dutch Boy and teaching the Kiwanis Kavaliers in 1994. Stay tuned for upcoming news regarding the 2010 Musical Production and the new Visual Designer for 2010, along with additional staff announcements - coming soon! The Kingston Grenadiers celebrated 50 years of musical excellence in 2009, and will kick off the 2010 season on October 31st / November 1st weekend at Ernestown Secondary School in Odessa, ON. For more information, please visit the new corps webpage at: www.kingstongrenadiers.com

Just sent them over to you Sharpie!

Grenadiers had: 20 Brass 13 Battery 8 Pit 9 Colour Guard 2 DM's Total = 52

Good Luck in Norwich this weekend Grennies! See you in Reading!

The Kingston Grenadiers announce the addition of Donny Allen to the Music Staff! Donny Allen has been involved in the activity of drum and bugle corps for over four decades as a performer, instructor, soloist, arranger, show coordinator and designer. A semi retired band director, Mr. Allen has many laurels to his credit including 4 DCA Championships, and many NY State Championships in marching band and drum corps. These corps include St. Joseph's of Batavia, Auburn Purple Lancers, Greece Cadets, Malden Diplomats, Rochester Crusaders, Empire Statesmen, Phoenix, Erie Thunderbirds, Syracuse Brigadiers, Connecticut Hurricanes, Magic of Orlando, Heat Wave, Spectrum, Gulf Coast Sound, The Racine Scouts, The Ghost Riders Mini Corps and Pioneer. Donny has also been involved in arranging for and performing with the first place award winning DCA brass ensembles, Power Zone and Prime Time Brass. Mr. Allen presently continues in his own business of music arranging, adjudication and consulting based in Western New York State. Donny was inducted to the prestigious World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in 1995. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from S.U.N.Y Empire State College and has been a certified teacher in New York State since 1993. The Grenadiers also welcome new brass and percussion staff to the music education team: Marc-Andre Pregent joins the Brass Education team. His corps experience includes 3rd Regiment, the Kingston Grenadiers, the Syracuse Brigadiers and the Hawthorne Caballeros. Billy McGrath joins the Percussion Education Team. Billy's corps experience includes the Rochester Patriots, the Rochester Crusaders and the Empire Statesmen. David Wicken joins the Percussion Education Team as a Front Ensemble Technician. His corps experience includes the Oakland Crusaders, Kiwanis Kavaliers, Dutch Boy, the Rochester Crusaders and the Kingston Grenadiers. Michael Watier joins the Guard Staff and Visual Education team. Michael's marching experience includes: Les Crescendos, Les Eclipses, Connexion Quebec, The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, Sonnor Winter Guard, Les Eclipses Winter Guard & Syracuse Brigadiers. His teaching experience includes: Sonnor Winterguard, Univers Winterguard, Les Etoiles Winterguard, Academie Musicale Drum Corps and Les Etolies Drum Corps. To follow the Kingston Grenadiers on the way to the DCA World Championships, please visit www.kingstongrenadiers.com Scott A. Atkins Program Coordinator & Percussion Arranger Kingston Grenadiers Drum Corps