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To each their own haha... that is why there are so many shows. I just disagree that Bush was cleaner but, I did not see their shows this past weekend since I was performing. I did hear they were good, but I like to see a lot of hard guard work and movement. I hope you enjoyed the weekend. And yes there were "wow" moments. Thanks!

I will definitely say show design does help. Many people say they do not like this or that. Members today, especially younger members, want good design. They do not want to play random stuff put together just to play it. They are looking for design, for example this year Bucs, Hurcs, and Bush and Corpvets. These are shows that stick out in my mind this year. It takes an entire package along with names that members will know. There must be great variety and exciting drill. This is what keeps the younger members come for the first time and years after.

How can you think that the Hurcs guard was not the best? They were awesome as well as doing a lot of great work and performing their butts off. There were also many "wow" moments. It is not about who play the loudest any more. I think Bucs, Hurcs and Empire had "wow" moments.

It is not legitimate or fair to any drum corps to say that Bucs work harder. You can say that they may have a better product, talent or what have you, I do not necessarily agree at times, but to say that other drum corps do not work as hard is not a fair accusation. I myself work just as hard and am insulted by that comment. Many others should also. IMO!

Why don't you guys judge then. Maybe the complaining will stop.

I and the Hurricanes thank everyone for their compliments. We are working very hard!!! I wish luck to everyone out there. We can not wait for Mass.

How many have actually witnessed the Hurricane's color guard. They blow me away. They are incredible.

I see. Thanks for your explanation.

Why would you say that?

The Hurcs are excited about coming to the south for the show. We have a large weekend ahead of us. We will be traveling all over the North East. We are pumped for a follow up performance of this past Saturday. I and the Hurcs can not wait to hear all the corps.

I hear that Ray... Mag 7 will be awesome. We are all pumped for this weekend. I can not wait for next weekend! How is everyone else doing?

I hope everyone gets to see the Hurcs this year. Everyone will be entertained by this crew. People are right! What a great staff. They are full of energy and we are running and playing hard!

Its gonna be kicking. If anyone wants to march in an exciting show and corps... COME CHECK US OUT AND PERFORM!!!! We only have a few holes left. Some are being filled this weekend so make it quick.

The Hurricanes had a great camp weekend which ended with a full run through performance of this year's show Journey West. This weekend also saw the addition of Kevin Lowery to the brass staff. Kevin is currently the brass caption head at Norwalk High School and previously has taught with the Cavaliers and the Crossmen. Jonathan Schwartz was in town to work with the color guard. Jonathan had been the caption head for the Cadets color guard up until last year. Director Bernie Malesky said "Adding some great talented staff this year has really paid off in the level of quality of the corps. Drum Corps audiences are going to be in for a real treat this summer. The corps is anxious to get the season underway." The drum line and color guard are full. The corps is in need of a 1 baritone and 2 mellophones to fill out the brass at 48. If anyone is interested, pleas contact. Connecticut Hurricanes Good luck to all corps competing this summer.

Karen Prince added to Guard Staff Hurricanes would like to announce the addition of Karen Prince to the guard staff for 2008. Karen comes to the Hurcs having either been performing or teaching over the last 12 years with such groups as the Cadets, Emerald Marquis, First Flight, The Study and Capital Regiment. She concluded her performing career as a cast member in the 2005 Japan Tour of the Broadway show----BLAST! Karen has recently relocated to the Boston area and is looking forward to an exciting summer with the Conn. Hurricanes. Philip Triani and Jim Zulick, guard co-caption heads, believe that with the addition of Karen, the Hurricanes are ensuring the continued placement of the Hurcs guard among the elite of DCA. Karen Prince(COLORGUARD STAFF) Karen is a native of Raleigh, NC and graduated with a B.A. in English from N.C. State University. She has been involved in the colorguard activity as a performer or instructor for 12 years. She marched with the Cadets Drum Corps from 1999-2001. She has also performed with numerous winterguards: First Flight (99,00,03), Emerald Marquis (01), The Study (04,05). She concluded her performing career as a cast member in the 2005 Japan Tour of the Broadway show Blast!. Her teaching career includes several NC groups: Cary HS, Clayton HS, West Johnston HS, Broughton HS, and Wake Forest Rolesville HS. She taught the Capital Regiment in the summer of 2006 and has been a member of the First Flight winterguard staff since 2004. Karen recently relocated to the Boston area and is looking forward to an exciting summer with the CT Hurricanes. There are a few spots open in all sections. Visit the Hurricanesjoin exciting season. Connecticut Hurricanes

I heard the guard at Hurcs was awesome this past weekend!

Things are looking great coming into the next rehearsal weekend. I am psyched to get there and learn the opener. I hope the rain holds out for us all. But whatever, we seem to do great in the rain lol...

What a great job Justin has done these last couple of rehearsals. We are so proud to have him here at the Hurricanes. I hope others will want to see our great staff at work and be a member of this great organization. Go Hurcs 2008!

Thats right. There are a few openings in the horn line and one or two in the guard possibly. Come join us and we can have a great summer together. I can not wait to see how things have come along over the last weekend. I wish I was there!!!

Karen Prince(COLORGUARD STAFF) Karen is a native of Raleigh, NC and graduated with a B.A. in English from N.C. State University. She has been involved in the colorguard activity as a performer or instructor for 12 years. She marched with the Cadets Drum Corps from 1999-2001. She has also performed with numerous winterguards: First Flight (99,00,03), Emerald Marquis (01), The Study (04,05). She concluded her performing career as a cast member in the 2005 Japan Tour of the Broadway show Blast!. Her teaching career includes several NC groups: Cary HS, Clayton HS, West Johnston HS, Broughton HS, and Wake Forest Rolesville HS. She taught the Capital Regiment in the summer of 2006 and has been a member of the First Flight winterguard staff since 2004. In the winter of 2008, Karen taught Bethel Independant and King Philip HS. Karen recently relocated to the Boston area and is looking forward to an exciting summer with the CT Hurricanes. Connecticut Hurricanes

Sounds like everyone had a great weekend in the middle of the Hurricane!!!!!

Hurricanes announce the hiring of Just Mitnik The Hurricanes are pleased to add Justin Mitnik to the brass staff Justin Mitnik received his Massachusetts Education Degree in Music from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Justin has worked with the Boston University Athletic Bands teaching and arranging as well as the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps from 2000-2007. Justin has also worked with the University of Massachusetts Lowell Marching Band as well as working with the Mathuen High School Band. Justin has recently performed with Blast II and will leave again on tour with the group. He has performed with Blast and CyberJam, as well as Shockwave in the past. He was featured as the Trombone soloist and also appeared on many TV shows in Japan including Fuji TV’s 2007 Music Fair. Justin also performed in the Metropolitan Wind Symphony and Salisbury Symphony Orchestra. Justin joins a great brass staff that includes Dave Dion, Jeff Mitchell and Laurie Kunzle. Welcome Justin. Please visit www.ct-hurricanes.org for more details and join this exciting year!

Just looked at the drill again!!!! WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW~~~ gotta love it! We are sitting here enjoying every beat of it. This is going to be a crowd pleasing show.

The Connecticut Hurricanes, coming off one of their most successful winters in years past will begin outdoor rehearsals starting on April 26th and 27th . The Hurricanes begin the learning process of drill for their opener “Billy the Kid” designed by Jamey Thompson. The corps is excited as all sections will be rehearsing together the first time this year. Rehearsal will be at the Seymour Community Center in Seymour, Connecticut. There are a few horn spots still open for the 2008 season. To join the Connecticut Hurricanes or for more information you can contact www.ct-hurricanes.org . You don't want to miss out on this years 'Journey West'.

It is true! It is great music and a gorgeous second number that is sure to be the highlight of the DCA season. We also worked on the parade tunes for the coming St. Patricks Day parades.