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Hey Sal, Glad you enjoyed the show. As for the music, we are using approximatly 40 seconds of music from last years show all else is new!

Joe is right, what an exciting weekend. The corps worked very hard, the show on Saturday, was hot (No AC in the auditorium) and all the groups performed well. It was just an overall outstanding weekend. Here is what we have left for spots in the corps, 2 colorguard and due to some unforseen cirumstances with summer commitments, 2 baritones and 1 tuba. THIS IS EXCITING! Join the Crusade!

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On behalf of the Rochester Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps, a huge thank you must go out to Jimmy Allen, Jim Mauck and the University of Buffalo Marching Band. The University of Buffalo Marching Band has agreed to loan us some of thier equipment until we can replace ours. We apreciate it more than you know! To all others who have shown thier support, its people like you that help make this activity great.

Talking last night with a couple of the officers on scene, they dont believe that this was done by children and if it was, they were probably in thier upper teens. We found two of the tuba on top of a coal car that was parked there overnight. Thats a great deal of weight to throw that far. The Technician from the police was able to pull a great deal of fingerprints from the truck but who knows how many of them could be from our own people. Fingers are crossed that we find the Punks that did this.

Yes our tubas B flat... At least we are making some light of our situation.

The Rochester Crusaders All Age Drum & Bugle Corps is looking forward to the upcoming weekend. DCI Hall of Famer, Jim Prime will be in both days to work with the corps as we prepare for our competitive season. This is also the First Full Guard Weekend of the 2008 season. We are also looking to fill a couple more spots for the guard. Saturday Evening, the corps will be performing in their second of three preseason concerts at the Mighty St. Joe's Classic along with groups like Prime Time Brass, Ghost Riders, Erie Thunderbirds, Light Brigade, Brigadiers and your host, The Mighty St. Joe’s Alumni Corps. Also by the end of the weekend, we plan on being able to play on the move about 4 minutes of the show. Anyone on the fence should jump off the fence and come check out the 2008 Edition of the Rochester Crusaders. Limited spots are available. For more information, Please contact me at brianwilt@rochestercrusaders.org The Rochester Crusaders all age Drum and Bugle Corps is a non-profit musical, visual and educational organization, that provides quality instruction that focuses on a musical and visual program that is both artistically and technically challenging. While being a competitive unit which travels all over the Northeast, we strive to bring the Rochester community closer to the unique activity of Drum and Bugle Corps which we perceive as an art form. The Crusaders also strive to keep the spirit of competition and the camaraderie throughout the Drum Corps community.

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Congratulations Patriots! The Rochester Crusaders would like to congratulate the Rochester Patriots on their 10th place finish in the Independent A Class at the 2008 WGI World Championships. The Guard is under the direction of Rochester Crusaders Colorguard Co-Caption Head Sara Cole. Great job girls and we are all proud of you! We would also like to Congratulate all other guards in New York State for a job well done!

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See, we didnt hold that against ya! LOL

Not in Drum Corps.....(Insert Comment Here)...LOL.

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Update! Percussion - Right now we could use a tenor player Color Guard - We could use 4 more individuals with flag and rifle experience Brass - We are looking for two more Baritones (one lead). We are also looking for 1 Tuba and 1 Lead Mellophone. The corps is working hard towards the goals we have placed on ourselves. I urge anyone with any interest to not wait and see but to come out now and sit in and play for a camp.

On behalf of the Rochester Crusaders, I would like to thank all who attended. I would also Like to thank Prime Time Brass, Ghost Riders and our announcer, Bob Scott for helping make this show a success. Look for an announcement for the next Rhythm & Brass Concert coming this June!

Yeah, I thought they told TA that...LOL Just in Fun. See you tomarrow! I had a chance to listen to Ghost playing this years ballad and.....Its an awesome chart. Get It Ghost!

This Saturday Evening, Great Entertainment!

Going to check out the competition Gary?........LOL It would be great to see you!

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The Rochester Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps & the East Rochester Percussion Ensemble present: Rhythm & Brass Stage Concert Saturday March 29th at 7:30 pm at The East Rochester High School Auditorium located on Woodbine Avenue in East Rochester, NY 14445 Performing will be: The Two Time reigning DCA World Champion Brass Ensemble Champion Prime Time Brass The East Rochester High School Drumline Top Contending DCA Mini Corps, New York State American Legion Champion & MCA Member Ghost Riders Drum & Bugle Corps The Two Time American Legion Champion and DCA Member Corps The Rochester Crusaders The Rochester Crusaders are proud to bring back some of the traditions that have enriched the history of the corps. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, the Rochester Crusaders hosted 2 hour sit down concerts in the local community. “This is the first of hopefully many stage concerts in the area” said corps director Mike Linton, “It’s a great way to help give back to the local area that has supported the corps for the past 61 Years”. 100% of the proceeds from the concert will go to the East Rochester High School Percussion Program. Advance sale tickets are available at New Yorker Restaurant 165 West Commercial St. in East Rochester for $6.00 Adults $4.00 Students or at the door for $8.00 Adults $6.00 Students. More Information can be found by going to www.rochestercrusaders.org The Rochester Crusaders all age Drum and Bugle Corps is a non-profit musical, visual and educational organization, that provides quality instruction that focuses on a musical and visual program that is both artistically and technically challenging. While being a competitive unit which travels all over the Northeast, we strive to bring the Rochester community closer to the unique activity of Drum and Bugle Corps which we perceive as an art form. The Crusaders also strive to keep the spirit of competition and the camaraderie throughout the Drum Corps community.

Tommy, keep up the great work. Its great to see people going above and beyond in this day! Talk soon.

Tom, I am sure you are correct, Jim must come from great stock. Only a few days left!

I personally enjoyed watching him last year with us. He has a teaching style like no there and the results are tremendous. Join The Crusade!

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The Rochester Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps are looking to fill the remaining spots for this year’s edition of the corps. Percussion - Right now we need a tenor player, Snare and a couple of basses to fill out the battery section Color Guard - We could use 4 more individuals with flag and rifle experience Brass - We are looking for two more Baritones (one lead). We are also looking for 2 Trumpets (one lead) and 1 Lead Mellophone. The corps is working hard towards the goals we have placed on ourselves. I urge anyone with any interest to not wait and see but to come out now and sit in and play for a camp. If anyone has any question regarding the corps and or would like attend a camp can check us out online at www.rochestercrusaders.org or you can contact me at brianwilt@rochestercrusaders.org Join The Crusade! The Rochester Crusaders all age Drum and Bugle Corps is a non-profit musical, visual and educational organization that provides quality instruction that focuses on a musical and visual program that is both artistically and technically challenging. While being a competitive unit which travels all over the Northeast, we strive to bring the Rochester community closer to the unique activity of Drum and Bugle Corps which we perceive as an art form. The Crusaders also strive to keep the spirit of competition and the camaraderie throughout the Drum Corps community.