GuardOdyssey

When I marched in Garfield, we performed at Six Flags in Atlanta and marched the Disney World Parade both in 1979.

Yes sir I can... because I now live down south, and many days have cravings for the great cruisine found in NJ. NJ Pizza, NJ bread, NJ Baked goods, NJ Diner food, Boardwalk food (yeah we share the same ocean, but lack boardwalks), Figure 8 pretzels (okay those are from Philly, but can be found in NJ), NJ Hot Dogs w/sauerkraut (cole slaw is the southern substitute, not the same), NJ Sausages with peppers, onions, and potatoes Not just NJ, but soft serve ice cream especially Carvel and Kohls Bros

Hey Fran, There is always room in the pit! Looking forward to meeting you on July 1.

Danny, We may need to find out if Jimmy Buff's staff would be willing to deliver some dogs to the hungry percussionist from NC say around 4pm on July 1. They may need some great NJ cuisine to get them ready for their mini tour performances. What do you think?

Fran, I am not familiar with Jimmy Buff's either, even though I am a NJ native. Information can be found at www.jimmybuff.com Items on the menu look delicious.

Jean, YES, Gold will be taking the same walking "tour" of Maryland as Skyliners.

Carolina Gold is excited to be in Dover, NJ on July 1. The corps is also looking forward to hanging with everyone after the contest, which is unusual for us as we normally head back onto the busses after contests to get back to NC. July 1 is the beginning of Carolina Gold's "mini tour". Gold is scheduled to stay north of the Mason Dixon line until July 4.

Carolina Gold Will be performing an exhibition at CrownBeat on June 25 CrownBeat is a DCI contest sponsored by Carolina Crown and West Johnston High School Band Check out Carolina Crown's website: www.carolinacrown.org for additional information and ticket sales DCI Corps competing at CrownBeat: Boston Crusaders Capital Regiment Carolina Crown Magic Teal Sound The Cadets

Ray H, Thanks for the encouraging words. Periodically, check out our website www.carolinagold.org for more complete details about Carolina Gold's 2006 summer schedule.

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Carolina Gold's Rehearsal site is located along the I-95 Corridor in Rocky Mount, NC Rehearsals are OPEN TO EVERYONE. Lots happening at Edwards Middle School in Rocky Mount, NC this weekend! April 22 and 23 *Guard Auditions with Gold's Award winning guard staff. *Musicians will be kicking it with their talented staff. *More pages of drill will be taught by the visual masters of Gold. and... we have a special guest attending all weekend. Stop by, check out the corps, and hang with Gold... Check our website for complete directions: www.carolinggold.org

Fran, Gold will be at a few contests with you this summer, we are looking forward to it. Bringing someone to heckle Eddie, he'll have to get to the end of the line. B) Take care,

Carolina Gold's Guard Auditions Saturday, April 22 10am to 9pm and Sunday, April 23 9am to 4pm Edwards Middle School Rocky Mount, NC $25 Audition fee which will be applied to your tuition. Gold will provide flags. Those trying out for weapon, we currently have a limited amount of equipment, please try to provide your own. Carolina Gold's 2006 Guard Staff is OUTSTANDING! Each individual has completed successful winter guards seasons and are ready to bring their talent to the field with Gold. Check out the corps website for further information: www.carolinagold.org Contact Gold's Director Mike Kachman, for any questions/concerns.

Carolina Gold's musicians have been performing the T.O.P tunes for months These talented musicians have marched pages of the 2006 drill for weeks They've been patiently waiting for the last piece of the "06 Monster" to arrive.. THE WAIT IS OVER! Carolina Gold is excited to announce that the FIRST GUARD REHEARSAL for 2006 will occur on Saturday April 22 10am to 9pm and Sunday April 23 9am to 4pm At Edwards Middle School Rocky Mount, NC 2006 Carolina Gold Color Guard Staff Lenny Westermoreland, Guard Caption Head Lenny has taught guards throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Tennessee for over 22 years and brings a wealth of knowledge in design and instructional experience to Carolina Gold’s guard program. Lenny was a performing member of the Pride of Cincinnati Winterguard and was the founder of Aubreata Winterguard – the first independent guard from North Carolina to make finals at WGI World Championships. He is the former Instructor/Designer for WGI World Finalist Concord HS. In 2002, he began working with Croatan HS and has developed that program to National Recognition in BOA and WGI. Croatan Winter Guard is the 2005 WGI Scholastic Open Silver Medalist, 2006 AIA Independent Open Gold Medalist, and 2006 WGI Independen Open Gold Medalist Lynda Kachman, Assistant Guard Caption HeadLynda returns to the Carolina Gold Drum and Bugle Corps family this year, she is no stranger to Carolina Gold, having marched on the weapon line in 2003 and 2004. She has been a clinician with Central Carolina Camps, taught numerous band camps for many schools in Southern, Central, and Eastern NC. Lynda has recently completed her 5th year with Scotland High School, 2006 AIA Scholastic A1 Gold Medalist and 2006 WGI Scholastic A Silver Medalist. Michelle Adcock, Visual Instructor Michelle is a color guard designer in the Southeastern Pennsylvania area. She is the color guard director and designer at Spring-Ford Area High School in Royersford, PA where she oversees both the outdoor and indoor guard programs. Her performance experience includes the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Marching Band, Zephyr Indoor Color Guard, the Steel City Ambassadors Drum & Bugle Corps, the All-Star Flag Team for the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the 2005 DCA World Champion Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps. Michelle is a member of the National Judges Association where she serves as a visual adjudicator in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Lyn Benitz, Guard Instructor Lyn has been teaching high school colorguard for the past 15 years. She has worked with a number of successful band programs throughout the states of NC and VA. Lyn is currently the visual coordinator for the Havelock High School Marching Rams in Havelock, NC, where her guard has continued to win top honors every year. She is also the instructor for the indoor guard Panache 2006 AIA Scholastic A3 Silver Medalist. She continues to judge many fall competitions throughout the state of NC and served as a visual consultant to many bands in the eastern NC area. Interested in marching Gold Guard check out or website: www.carolinagold.org Questions/concerns contact Gold's Director Mike Kachman, corpdir@carolinagold.org --------------------

Carolina Gold is excited to announce that the FIRST GUARD REHEARSAL for 2006 will occur on Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23 At Edwards Middle School Rocky Mount, NC The corps has learned all their TOP tunes, and have marched pages of the 2006 drill...they have been anticipating the final piece of the puzzle...the exceptionally talented guard who will add the movement and visual effects to the "Monster" Guard Caption Head for 2006 Carolina Gold is Mr. Lenny Westmoreland. The talent and creativity of Mr. Westmoreland, has been instrumental to the success of the following award winning programs: Croatan, 2006 WGI Independent Open GOLD Medalist and AIA Independent Open GOLD Medalist Scotland High School, 2006 WGI Scholastic A SILVER Medalist and AIA Scholastic A1 GOLD Medalist East Carteret High School, 2006 AIA Scholastic A2 GOLD Medalist Interested guard members check out or website: www.carolinagold.org Questions/concerns contact Gold's Director Mike Kachman, corpdir@carolinagold.org

Carolina Gold's rehearsals are OPEN. Come down to Rocky Mount, NC anytime.

Hey John, Glad to see you are feeling better, we missed you this weekend. YES it was a wonderful rehearsal, looking forward to many more....very productive. Bawker, Thanks for cheering on Gold. You are always welcome to hang with us. We'll be in Rocky Mount all spring, once the summer arrives, it will be difficult to see us there, as we'll be on the road. We know you will be impressed with what you will view, from the members, staff and administration. Plan on meeting you in the near future. Elizabeth, You are welcome to stop by and check out Gold. The corps has been working hard all winter, learning the Tower of Power tunes---they are hot! Gold has camps the weekend of April 8-9 and April 22-23. Looking forward to meeting and greeting you.

Nearly every form of transportation will be used this weekend to get to Gold rehearsal. Oh..too far inland for the water vessels. The excitement is building! The music is hot! The entire staff and administration will be in Rocky Mount this weekend! HOW ABOUT YOU? Come check Gold out. We look forward to seeing you! www.carolinagold.org

Check it out! NO SNOW in NC, 70 degree weather by the end of this week! Stomp, Monster Trucks, and Carolina Gold's rehearsing their 2006 Show "Monster Off a Leash" ALL in the same area this weekend. Good times happening in NC. Be a part of it by performing with Carolina Gold. Check out Gold this weekend: Central Nash Middle School Nashville, NC Saturday, 2/18 10am to 8pm Sunday, 2/19 9am to 4pm For more information check out our website: www.carolinagold.org

Oh 1979 Dream's Theme...Rain, Rain, Go Away. Rain didn't go away though. Great contest, wonderful memories.

Enjoy your day, DR. From your Carolina Gold family

Wow! Everything you Want and Need in your life all in one area of the Country. What are you waiting for.. Come participate in this weekend's rehearsal Need more info...check out our website www.carolinagold.org The Monster is Off the Leash, the Music of Tower of Power

Temperatures in Central NC this weekend: Warm,close to 70 Tower of Power music being performed by Carolina Gold this season: HOT! Check us out at Full Camp #2 Saturday, February 4 - 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Brass and Percussion) Sunday, February 5 - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Brass and Percussion) WHERE: Nash Central Middle School 1638 South 1st Street Nashville, NC 27856-9342 Come join us. Bring your sleeping bag, pillow and rehearsal items. Check out our website for more details www.carolinagold.org

Carolina Gold FULL Camp #2 Saturday, February 4 - 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Brass and Percussion) Sunday, February 5 - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Brass and Percussion) WHERE: Nash Central Middle School 1638 South 1st Street Nashville, NC 27856-9342 Come join us. Bring your sleeping bag, pillow and rehearsal items. Check out our website for more details www.carolinagold.org

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