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The Barnum Festival Weekend: The Festivals' "Parade of Champions-Maynard Fergerson" showcase jumped into high gear Friday noon, with a lunchtime concert at Bridgeport's "People's Plaza" by the (Now celebrating their first aniversary) Park City Pride. The corps was rewarded with a Connecticut Post front page spread, above & below the fold that featured their concert arc and close up shots of that great rifle section. The Buglers Hall of Fame The inaugural Buglers Hall of Fame induction service took place Friday evening at the Holiday Inn located in downtown Bridgeport. Twenty eight great HORNPLAYERS make up the "Class of 2005". Just listening to those bio's being enunciated so well by MC Andy "I'm only a drummer" Lisko made this old witch even greener with envy. A wonderfull tribute. The evening closed with a run through of the numbers that the "Class" would be performing with Maynard Saturday. Frank Doritte did a great job of bringing this "crew" together. The midnight "Witching Hour" came and went and these guys were still at it. The Parade of Champions. The eveniings festivities were led off with the posting of the colors by the newly minted PAL Buccaneers junior corps. A very nice job by a great group of staffers and corps members. The crowd is estimated at some 4000+ "Butts in seats" that completely filled the "Home Plate" area and spilled way past the first and third base lines. Many memories of "Dream Contests" past. Park City Pride: Seventy three brass players, a battery anchored by ten snares five drum majors, and a color guard of "How Many?" members performed Genero-Doritte-Dion arrangements that included "Barnum & Bailiy's Favorites", "How the West was Won", "Never Walk Alone" and the tribute to Joe Genero that featured "Stormy Weather", "Rhapsody in Blue" and "I'll be Seeing You". The first standing "O" of the evening. A great looking "Sundown Shot" of the corps popped up in the Sunday newspaper. Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights: The absoulute cleanest (We got 44) Alumni hornline on the planet. The Dick Burns-Bill Moore charts never sounded better. Tunes included a re-worked "El Cid", "Free Again" (Complete with stratospheric soprano work in the "Finish Line Finale"), and that "Smooth Sac Sound" that is so well remembered from their championship corps of the 1960s. Encore of "National Emblem March" got them a standing ovation. Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni: Larry Kerchner was walking around like a proud father indeed after his "Amigos" (Something like 60 horns, and a battery of twenty five) blazed through charts that included "Sambre De Orpheus", and "Flamenco Cha Cha". Concert of "MacArthur Park" recieved a tumultuous "Standing O". The "Three Amigos" nailed every solo lick, and the forever energetic Jimmy Russo "Led the Band" in his own VERY 'Hi Energy" style. Corps entrance to the field was preceeded by B Hall of Famer Frank Ponzo sounding the "Call to the bulls". New York Skyliners Alumni: Easily the best "Sky Alumni" corps since it's inception. Fort five wailing bugles, and that "2000 pound snare line" rocked with Hy Drietzer recreations (By the one and only Bill Moore) that included "Liar", "Hymm to Victory" (One of the BEST "CP's" ever played anywhere by anyone), and the "Standing O" encore of "Elks Parade". BHOF soloists Johnny "Grass", "Sidemouth" Richardson, Jimmie Maldonado, Kenton Clarke, Jimmie D'Amico and Ruben Ariola all delivered. Following a short intermission, Maynard Fergerson's "High Octane" Band gave the crowd a sampling of their greatest hits. The seventy six year old "Soloist Supreme" Maynard still "Has it" as he blazed through sone incredible trumpet licks. The "MF Band" has it's own "Three Amigo's" trumpet section, that includes drum corps own Joey Pero. Unreal. The evenings musical festivities came to a close with the Maynard Band backing some 20 of the newly inducted BHOFer's on standards "Birdland" and the theme from "Rocky". Maynard was also "Inducted" into the Buglers Hall of Fame with a medallion presentation that ended the performance. A truly wonderfull weekend of drum corps. We look forward to 2006. Elphaba

The Barnum Festival Weekend: The Festivals' "Parade of Champions-Maynard Fergerson" showcase jumped into high gear Friday noon, with a lunchtime concert at Bridgeport's "People's Plaza" by the (Now celebrating their first aniversary) Park City Pride. The corps was rewarded with a Connecticut Post front page spread, above & below the fold that featured their concert arc and close up shots of that great rifle section. The Buglers Hall of Fame The inaugural Buglers Hall of Fame induction service took place Friday evening at the Holiday Inn located in downtown Bridgeport. Twenty eight great HORNPLAYERS make up the "Class of 2005". Just listening to those bio's being enunciated so well by MC Andy "I'm only a drummer" Lisko made this old witch even greener with envy. A wonderfull tribute. The evening closed with a run through of the numbers that the "Class" would be performing with Maynard Saturday. Frank Doritte did a great job of bringing this "crew" together. The midnight "Witching Hour" came and went and these guys were still at it. The Parade of Champions. The eveniings festivities were led off with the posting of the colors by the newly minted PAL Buccaneers junior corps. A very nice job by a great group of staffers and corps members. The crowd is estimated at some 4000+ "Butts in seats" that completely filled the "Home Plate" area and spilled way past the first and third base lines. Many memories of "Dream Contests" past. Park City Pride: Seventy three brass players, a battery anchored by ten snares five drum majors, and a color guard of "How Many?" members performed Genero-Doritte-Dion arrangements that included "Barnum & Bailiy's Favorites", "How the West was Won", "Never Walk Alone" and the tribute to Joe Genero that featured "Stormy Weather", "Rhapsody in Blue" and "I'll be Seeing You". The first standing "O" of the evening. A great looking "Sundown Shot" of the corps popped up in the Sunday newspaper. Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights: The absoulute cleanest (We got 44) Alumni hornline on the planet. The Dick Burns-Bill Moore charts never sounded better. Tunes included a re-worked "El Cid", "Free Again" (Complete with stratospheric soprano work in the "Finish Line Finale"), and that "Smooth Sac Sound" that is so well remembered from their championship corps of the 1960s. Encore of "National Emblem March" got them a standing ovation. Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni: Larry Kerchner was walking around like a proud father indeed after his "Amigos" (Something like 60 horns, and a battery of twenty five) blazed through charts that included "Sambre De Orpheus", and "Flamenco Cha Cha". Concert of "MacArthur Park" recieved a tumultuous "Standing O". The "Three Amigos" nailed every solo lick, and the forever energetic Jimmy Russo "Led the Band" in his own VERY 'Hi Energy" style. Corps entrance to the field was preceeded by B Hall of Famer Frank Ponzo sounding the "Call to the bulls". New York Skyliners Alumni: Easily the best "Sky Alumni" corps since it's inception. Fort five wailing bugles, and that "2000 pound snare line" rocked with Hy Drietzer recreations (By the one and only Bill Moore) that included "Liar", "Hymm to Victory" (One of the BEST "CP's" ever played anywhere by anyone), and the "Standing O" encore of "Elks Parade". BHOF soloists Johnny "Grass", "Sidemouth" Richardson, Jimmie Maldonado, Kenton Clarke, Jimmie D'Amico and Ruben Ariola all delivered. Following a short intermission, Maynard Fergerson's "High Octane" Band gave the crowd a sampling of their greatest hits. The seventy six year old "Soloist Supreme" Maynard still "Has it" as he blazed through sone incredible trumpet licks. The "MF Band" has it's own "Three Amigo's" trumpet section, that includes drum corps own Joey Pero. Unreal. The evenings musical festivities came to a close with the Maynard Band backing some 20 of the newly inducted BHOFer's on standards "Birdland" and the theme from "Rocky". Maynard was also "Inducted" into the Buglers Hall of Fame with a medallion presentation that ended the performance. A truly wonderfull weekend of drum corps. We look forward to 2006. Elphaba

Barnum Festival Champions on Parade June 25, 2005 6:30PM Harbor Yard Ballpark Bridgeport, CT http://www.barnumfestival.com The Caballeros Alumni 70+ horns España Cani" "El Barrio" "MacArthur Park" (concert) "Cha Cha Cha Flamenco" "Samba de Orpheus" The Skyliners Alumni 55+ horns Manhattan Towers How could you believe me when I tell you that I love you when you know I’ve been a Lire all my Life Victory at Sea Alabama Jubilee Hava Slaughter on Tenth Avenue Little Old New York Elks Parade Park City Pride 70+ horns Barnum’s Favorites How the West was Won Never Walk Alone Taste of Honey America I’ll BE Seeing You Blesses Sacrament 55+ horns Traditional SAC favorites Buglers Hall of Fame 27 horns + Maynard’s band Charlie’s Blues Birdland Rocky Maynard Ferguson and his Band All the Ferguson favorites

Grand Drum Corps Reunion! By Arline Clarburn, Press Release Calling all alumni of the Northeastern states drum and bugle corps. You are invited to attend the First Annual Grand Drum Corps Reunion to be held in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the Harbor Yard Ballpark. The event will take place on June 25, 2005 beginning at 12:00 p.m. and is being held in conjunction with the Barnum Festival Champions on Parade and Maynard Ferguson concert that evening. Saturday June 25, 2005 · Grand Drum Corps Reunion - Harbor Yard 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Maynard Clinic/Rehearsal - Harbor Yard 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Champions on Parade - Harbor Yard 6:30 PM - 10:15 PM · After Party - Holiday Inn 10:30 PM - Until Those alumni organizations that are participating include: Park City Pride from Bridgeport, CT; Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights from Newark, NJ; Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni from Hawthorne, New Jersey and Skyliners Alumni from New York, New York and the Buglers Hall of Fame inductees. For more information please visit the following websites: www.diversitybusiness.com/bhof/concert.asp www.barnumfestival.com/05ChpsFlyer.html Barnum Festival is excited about the First Annual Grand Drum Corps Reunion and looks forward to holding this event to bring you all back together. Mark your calendar and gather your group. It's sure to be a fun-filled day reminiscing with old and new drum corps families. We look forward to seeing you on June 25.

The Buglers Hall of Fame Announced Nations Top Buglers to be Honored By Andy Lisko – New York Skyliners Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Bridgeport, CT, June 5, 2005/Barnum Festival/ the Buglers Hall of Fame was recently released by the Champions on Parade committee. Kenton Clarke, Grand Marshal of this year’s event and a past National Individual Soprano Bugle Champion felt that paying homage to the great bugle players of the past was long overdue. The inaugural list of 27 players listed below, are just that – PLAYERS! The melodic sounds they provided through the years on all those Stetson D. Richmond and Fleetwood records are thoroughly engrained in our minds – scratches and all! Their contributions to their craft, superior playing ability and longevity in the activity warrant them the distinction of being the first Buglers HOF inductees. They will be honored this year at the 2005 Barnum Festival’s Champions on Parade in Bridgeport, CT on June 25th – a place where virtually all of the inductees thrilled fans in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond at Longbrook Park, Hedges Stadium or, Kennedy Stadium. The Barnum seemed a fitting venue for a HOF setting. As an added bonus at this year’s “all Alumni” show, the HOF inductees will be playing some selections along with the famous Maynard Ferguson and his band. The inductee’s enthusiasm is spectacular. Jim Centorino “is thankful for the honor of being included in the HOF”. “Baby” John Chalmus states that “it’s an honor to be mentioned with such great horn players”. Ritchee Price “can’t wait to stand in line with this great group of excellent soloists”, while Dick Burns of Blessed Sacrament fame “considers it flattering to be included with such a stellar roster of great players”. And excellent they were – and still are!. Who can forget listening to Tommy Martin, Bucky Swan and John Simpson on the Skyliners Portrait in Brass album or, Ken Petersen’s fabulous solo work with the Appleknockers? How about Joe De Figlia’s opening solo with Lorreto, Riggie Laus serenading his Rockets fans or, Ray Eyler leading Archie’s ever so sweet sopranos. What would Elks Parade be like with out John Grass or George (Sidemouth) Richardson belting out that famed solo? And let’s not forget about Arietano and Dorritie teaming up while with the Sunrisers. Of course, what would an all-star cast be without Hawthorne’s own Jimmy D’Amico, Gene Marotta and Frank Ponzo? The 2005 Barnum Festival transcends drum corps at its finest. An exhibition of superb talent with only one purpose in mind – entertainment! Be sure to mark down June 25th on you calendar to be a part of this extravaganza. You do not want to miss it! Think Maynard knows what he’s in for? For concert information: www.diversitybusiness.com/bhof/concert.asp Source: Barnum Festival Champions on Parade Committee Here’s the complete inaugural list for the Buglers Hall of Fame: Name Drum Corps Affiliation •Kenton Clarke St. Raphael's, Skyliners •George (Sidemouth) Richardson Brassmen, Skyliners •John (Grass) Urspruch CW Townsmen, USAF, Skyliners •Tom (Bucky) Swan St. Joe's Cadets, Skyliners •Jimmy Maldonado Brassmen, Skyliners •Tommy Martin USAF, Skyliners •Johnny Guarino Skyliners •Joe DeFiglia Loretto, Skyliners •Frank Dorritie Queensmen, Sunrisers •John "Screech" Arietano Caballeros, Skyliners, Sunrisers, Westshoremen •Ritchee Price York White Roses, Reading, Matadors, Sunrisers •Jim Centorino Boston Crusaders, Matadors •Frank Ponzo Sunrisers, Caballeros •James "Jimmy" D’Amico Holy Name Cadets, St. Joe’s Cadets, Caballeros •Gene Marotta Our Lady of Lourdes, Caballeros •Ken Petersen Appleknockers, St. Joe's Alumni •Ray Eyler Archer-Epler •Art Hlywa Hurricanes, PCP •Riggie Laus Pittsburgh Rockets •Eddie Hayward St. Kevin's, BS Alumni •Dick Burns Blessed Sacrament •(Baby) John Chalmus Privateers, Blessed Sacrament •Rubin Ariola Brassmen, Skyliners •Bobby Gaff St. Kevin's, BS, Yankee Rebels •Cliff Richmond St. Raphael's, Caballeros, PCP •Billy Hightower Queensmen, Sunrisers, Skyliners •John Simpson USAF, Skyliners

Yes that is Ruben from St, Joe's, He his currently playing with the Skyliners Alumini and better than ever!!