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There were many, but few were ever, and never will be.... "THE" Carl Allison of the Sacramento Freelancers. 1982-83 And one of THE best Baritone Soloists os all time.

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They never left the field. They're just being budget smart and surviving the economy by staying on the west coast for a while until the corps membership grows and are willing to spend the money for a national tour. Impulse is celebrating their 11th year on the field and plan to be around for 11 more (at least)

FYI.... Impulse is Larger than last season and basically the same size it has been since 2006. Impulse marched fewer guard and 16 horns last season, 26 horns (up 10) this summer and 10-12 guard, up from last season. Battery slightly larger as well. The last time Impulse was larger than it is now was 2005 with the Impulsibles show...39 brass/35 percussion/14 guard/2 dms at 90. The largest Impulse corps was 2001-2002 at about 97 total members. This is Impulse's 12 competitive season on the field and appears to be turning a corner in membership growth. I expect they will be around for many years to come. :-)

World Class 1 83.300 - Blue Devils - GE 33.300 / Visual 25.100 / Music 24.900 2 80.250 - Santa Clara Vanguard - GE 32.100 / Visual 24.200 / Music 23.950 3 72.600 - The Academy - GE 29.200 / Visual 21.550 / Music 21.850 4 70.050 - Pacific Crest - GE 28.100 / Visual 21.000 / Music 20.950 5 66.950 - Mandarins - GE 26.100 / Visual 20.350 / Music 20.500 Open Class 1 72.350 - Gold - GE 30.000 / Visual 21.600 / Music 20.750 2 70.000 - IMPULSE ! - GE 28.600 / Visual 21.200 / Music 20.200 (1st place vis performance!) 3 67.500 - Revolution - GE 27.300 / Visual 20.150 / Music 20.050 4 61.750 - VK - GE 24.800 / Visual 18.850 / Music 18.100 5 59.300 - City Sound - GE 23.500 / Visual 18.900 / Music 16.900 All age corps 1 65.763 - SoCal Dream - GE 0.000 / Visual 0.000 / Music 0.000

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World Class 1 place: 78.550 - Santa Clara Vanguard 2 place: 71.100 - The Academy 3 place: 68.300 - Pacific Crest 4 place: 66.550 - Mandarins Open Class 1 place: 71.150 - Gold 2 place: 68.150 - IMPULSE ! ! ! 3 place: 66.950 - Revolution 4 place: 60.100 - Velvet Knights WAY TO MAKE A COME BACK IMPULSE!!!!!!! YEAH!!! Staying Local to stay healthy....a wise decision.

I never knew the Man. I've always respected him, the IC Reveries and the 27th Lancers. As I've heard from friends who are 27 alumni, he was a fantastic father figure to hundreds if not thousands of young people. God Bless you George B. You will be in my prayers always, especially when I watch my 1994 27th alumni corps performance. Ron Zeilinger 80-85 VK (the original VK, not the new VK claiming to have anything to do with my old VK) co-founder Impulse

Sam + Logic? hmmmm....ok. (just kidding) Like I said, there is no rivalry between us. I won! (just kidding again) Dan really won, he's working with a high school band where as I'm selling Toyota's.

SAM SAM SAM....I love ya bro....but come on! For all you readers out there, here it is from one of the two horses.....mouths. "The Zeilingers" as a component of rivalry between Impulse and the new VK... this couldn't be more irrelevant to the topic. Here's why..... Neither of us hold any position in any drum corps as of today. And for Dan..he is done forever. (as he communicated to me) Dan Zeilinger was member/soprano soloist with the VK from 1971-1974, he was also a founding board member, head horn instructor, brass arranger and co-show programmer of Impulse and is also solely responsible for getting me involved. His desire to leave Impulse had nothing to do with starting a new VK, that was just a coincidental opportunity. As far as I know, he was approached by the new VK people and decided he wanted to be a part of this new VK's creation. He had been involved with the original VK twice in their history when they were starting all over and I can see where he wanted to be there for this too. With his numerous years as a touring musician and Impulse's Tour Director, he was the best person for the job to show them the ropes. He did, he retired from drum corps and that is that. He is enjoying being a grandfather and the assistant Band director at Canyon HS in Anaheim last we communicated. I still volunteer my time with IMPULSE! in an unofficial capacity, with absolutely no title or position. I consult the organization when asked, run errands and whatever else they need. Neither of us "owned" (not that owning was implied, I just chose to say that) either corps. We volunteered our emotions, time and finances with (Dan volunteered his family). We were volunteers just trying to make drum corps available to the kids in So Cal and have some fun doing it. OK SAM??? (Rabble Rouser) Best Regards to all, Ron Z Drum corps volunteer And...Follow your IMPULSE!

There is no rivalry... Many of the people who started Impulse are "original" Velvet Knights alumni (about 90% of them). The Velvet Knights name was still active at the time of Impulse's conception or it would have been the "new" Velvet Knights like this corps is the "new" Velvet Knights...not a return of the old or Previous organization, that still owes the IRS mucho dinero from the 90's. In fact Charlie Groh, a former member of the Anaheim Scouts, Charter Member of the original Velvet Knights and a founding and current board member of Impulse Youth Arts was the person who named Impulse! ...and also helps out with the New VK. The new VK seized an opportunity to secure the name and start a new Velvet knights Drum & Bugle Corps in a new county (LA), in a new city (Pasadena), with a new charter (VKYAO, not Velvet Knights Inc), with a new Board of Directors. Now they are being welcomed for their energy and crowd pleasing shows, very much like the original VK they emulate....more power to them! Does this create a Rivalry? Not any more than any other corps that have former Impulse board, staff or member alumni involved. When Impulse was created back in 1998, it was decided that the organization would carry the torch, and the spirit of the Bayonne Bridgemen and the Velvet Knights from Anaheim. This was manifest in the uniform..hence the yellow and black color scheme with the corps logo on the coat similar to the Bayonne Bridgemen and the Baseball cap from the Velvet Knights. Impulse's founders did not want to use Chuck Taylor basketball shoes, that was treading on sensitive ice. They decided to go the way of the Bridgemen and wear black formal shoes and focus on being building a reputation for excellent marching. The other major part of the mission was to "proliferate the growth of drum corps in the region". Since 1998 it could be argued, Impulse has done that. The founding staff and management of the "New" VK were "mostly all" former Impulse staff and alumni. This may be perceived as a rivalry to those who don't know the histories and affiliations of the corps in Southern California. But that is where the rivalry begins and ends. The two corps are not fighting or competing to see who is the superior funny corps. They are just competing. Over the years, Impulse has continued to develop their brand of drum corps show design and has moved away from closely resembling borrowed elements and attitudes from the "former" Velvet Knights Drum & Bugle Corps. Some would say they are no longer embracing their roots. Lets just say the Impulse tree, though it shares roots from another tree, is growing it's own way and that no two trees are alike. The focus of Impulse as a drum corps has been less about design and always about the training the members receive. The focus being...to become the best performers they can, and to continue their love of the activity as educators. Now 10 years later, Impulse has witnessed at least a dozen of their alumni become public and private music educators. Bunches more alumni work as techs and creative staff for the local high school bands. In Southern California there are several corps that have had a helping hand by getting started within Impulse Youth Arts Organization.....The former San Diego Alliance, So Cal Dream started in IYAO, Mystikal started in IYAO, the New VK was founded by former board members and founding staff members from Impulse's early years. Other corps in the area like Hawthorn Gold, Incognito have or had staff members that were Impulse alumni as well. This is normal in any industry as individuals join and quit and start new business in the same market. Will the two (Impulse and the new VK or anyone else for that matter) merge? Not likely...Impulse's board made the decision many moons ago they will not merge with anyone so as to preserve the Impulse Brand. Why would they? Each corps enjoys their own uniqueness and more importantly, more corps means more drum corps opportunities for kids and staff. Fewer corps means fewer people involved in the activity. The audience member is certainly important when it comes to existing as a drum corps, but nothing is more important that serving the community in a positive manner. So let's celebrate the growth of Drum Corps. Lets enjoy the benefit of having enough local corps in So Cal to bring to the public a show with 8+ corps in it without having to depend on the "Headliners" from out of town to provide the audience with a great night! (though we love to have the out of towner's any time they like to visit) When I served as announcer (in place of Ryan H Turner, the voice of Southern California who was on a business trip) at the Impulse Show on July 13 this summer, I enjoyed seeing Impulse alumni involved with every single corps (minus the SF Renegades) participating that night. It was a very satisfying feeling that the Impulse founders vision of drum corps proliferation was realized. Not a Rivalry...a Celebration! Those are my two cents on this....from the horse's mouth. Best regards to all, Ron Z Velvet Knights Lead Baritone & Soloist 1980-1985, staff & volunteer 87,89,90,97 (logo designer) Anaheim Kingsmen M&M staff 86,89 Arizona Musketeers drill designer 87 (or was it 86?) Pacific Crest M&M staff 95 (1st half of winter season & logo designer) West Coast Sound assorted task volunteer 87, Assistant Corps Director 98 (logo designer) Impulse co-founder, vp board of directors, show programmer, drill designer etc, etc, etc 1998-2007 (logo and uniform designer) Kingsmen Alumni Corps Lead Baritone 2006-2007 Freelancer Alumni Corps Lead Baritone 2008 - presently active Supporter of the drum corps activity in Southern California and high school Drill Designer since 1985 Fruhauf Uniform Sales Rep California region Internet and Fleet sales Toyota of Whittier, Whittier CA Had enough? yeah..me too! Good night.

The 2006 Div III DCI World Champion Impulse Drum & Bugle Corps is having a FULL CORPS Overnight Camp & Auditions May 4,5,6 Bell Gardens High School 6119 Agra Street Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Times Friday May 4 evening call time - 7pm Overnight and all day Saturday May 5 Overnight and all day Sunday May 6 Ending at 5pm. Brass & Color Guard Auditions (Percussion Auditions are closed) Learning Drill and Music All meals will be provided Guard Members... Bring your own Flag, Rifle, Saber Dress for movement. This is a 2 night, 2 day camp. Please go to our website to have medical documents signed by your parent or guardian (unless you are over 18) Also see the "What to bring" link for the camp. www.impulseyoutharts.org Remember....Follow your IMPULSE. everything else is just drum corps.

Do you all know that ......The 2006 Div III DCI World Champion Impulse Drum & Bugle Corps is having a FULL CORPS Overnight Camp & Auditions this weekend? I believe these are the details, but you can verify by going to the Div II /III announcements forum.... May 4,5,6 Bell Gardens High School 6119 Agra Street Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Times Friday May 4 evening call time - 7pm Overnight and all day Saturday May 5 Overnight and all day Sunday May 6 Ending at 5pm. Brass & Color Guard Auditions (Percussion Auditions are closed) Learning Drill and Music All meals will be provided Guard Members... Bring your own Flag, Rifle, Saber Dress for movement. This is a 2 night, 2 day camp. Please go to our website to have medical documents signed by your parent or guardian (unless you are over 18) Also see the "What to bring" link for the camp. www.impulseyoutharts.org Remember....Follow your IMPULSE. everything else is just drum corps.

Brass Rehearsal this Sunday New Auditioners Welcome Sunday April 15 9am - 4pm Arroyo High School 4921 North Cedar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91732 This is your opportunity to "check out" being with the best Impulse Brass Section to date. All your Brass music is available for download on the website! www.impulseyoutharts.org

WOW! 92! NICE JOB RAIDERS!! Impulse has declared Div III status because we could not predict our membership based on last years corps, which was 54 members, the year previous was 94 members. You just can't tell at this level. But it's looking pretty healthy so far with 68 brass & percussion (with people missing) at the last camp. DCI will bump us into Div II if we field 81 or more members. We'll have to wait and see. :-)

With 40 parents at the Open House and the brass section almost doubling this month...I would say Impulse in it 9th year, is in it best condition yet! .

What a Coinky Dink! Impulse had 7 contras too on Sunday the 25! And one was out Sick! Impulse loves it's Revo brothers and sisters and wish them well this coming season! Good Luck to Fever as well! Looking forward seeing everyone together on tour again! Impulse has actually declared Div III at the DCI meeting in January, but may get bumped up into Div II. They are already near 70 members just in Brass and Percussion and have not had their MAY Color Guard Auditions yet. 10 of those and a few Drum Majors will put them over the Div II barrier. It's is still early. Stay Tuned! Looks Like Div II / III will be another very strong year for many!! :-)

A Huge DAY? What do we mean? Our greatest number of attending parents and a BUNCH of new Brass players joining the ranks is...well....HUGE! The "Play March and Munch" a lunch open house went really well. The Brass section almost doubled in size, and the parent attendance topped more than 40! These parents are all eager to be involved in their kid’s lives and want to aid in making this a spectacular experience. The parents had an opportunity to walk through our 45 foot kitchen trailer, and 45 foot instrument trailer realized how big of a production it was to move a drum corps and that Impulse is fully equipped for the task! "Impressive" was the word on many of their lips. These dedicated parents brought food and helped prepare lunch for over 100 kids and adults. The huge BBQ grill cooked over 100 burgers in less than 15 minutes. After lunch, the parents were all given a complimentary Impulse t-shirt from our souvenir trailer as a "Welcome to the Impulse Family" gift. This day was so Great!, we’re going to do it again on Sunday May 6 (Location is yet to be determined) This next Open House will welcome Color Guard as well as more Brass players. Come down! Something very "Special" is happening at IMPULSE, and you shouldn't miss out!

Impulse Drum & Bugle Corps is Auditioning for Drum Major. Our previous Drum Major had to leave due to a family emergency which has left the position open. If you are interested in getting great Drum Corps training and experience as a Field Conductor & Unit Commander, this is your GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. Having a Music Performance Background a must, Previous Drum Major Experience not necessary but helps. Many of our Drum Majors over the last 9 years have gone onto a music education profession. Our training is valuable to any person who is interested in music education. To apply, sign in at the following address: http://www.impulseyoutharts.org/membership.htm And Good Luck on your Audition. Impulse!

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