standor
-
Posts
106 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Posts posted by standor
-
-
Defenders' Open House
January 13, 2013
Noon to 4pm
Abington Senior Center
441 Summer St.
Abington, MA
The Defenders Drum & Bugle Corps has just concluded an incredible season.
Now you too can be part of the newest and fastest growing drum corps in Massachusetts.
We have a very minimal rehearsal schedule, one Sunday a month, and a small but fun filled performance commitment.
We have openings in all sections
Many New England drum corps are already represented in the Defenders.
Great people, great organization, great music!
Come join us for the new year!
-
Does anyone have a review of the Plymouth show?
As a participant I didn't get to see very much.
Thanks
-
Some VERY talented musicians!
We're looking for people from Connecticut.
We have have members from the other 5 New England states!
Just once a month makes the travel less of a hardship!
Come On Down,
Steve
-
1
-
-
We're always looking for people who want to be part of the fun.
Great bunch of people!
-
1
-
-
Thanks Mike - that would be Mr. Steve "Saint" Dorgan. His nickname being given to him by our drill instructor, Ike Ianessa. Steve had come to 27th from the St. Agnes CYO Band in Arlington.
Needless to say, I thought he was a "Saint" because of his abilities to make that horn sing !!!
Saint went on to teach the Rockland Defenders for many years. We marched together in the 27th Lancers Alumni Corps in 1994, and is now playing in the Defenders Alumni Corps. He's a real class act !
They called me "The Saint" because I looked like a young Roger Moore!
-
1
-
-
The bari player in 27th who played the trombone solo in the 1971 Chicago medley used as the concert number was pretty darn awesome.
Thanks for remembering Mike.
It seems like another lifetime ago when I played that solo.
Now I'm back teaching the Defenders alumni (and playing too!)
We just finished a great season and looking forward to our Open House on Jan. 15.
Abington Senior Center
441 Summer St.
Abington, MA
Noon to 4pm
Come on down and join the fun (shameless plug!)
Steve "The Saint" Dorgan
-
1
-
-
Thanks Bill.
See you Sunday,
Steve
-
Yes Bill, It was a great rehearsal today!
The show is done and 2 full corps rehearsals to clean before Plymouth.
We're known for our performances, not our spelling!
Keep up the good work everyone.
-
Yes, quite an addition for you guys.
You'll enjoy having him around.
And, I love his magazine too.
You're so right Bari 1.
Rick is a great addition.
If you'd like to see Rick, he'll be at the Mass. Drum Corps and Music Educator Hall of Fame.
7 PM at Florian Hall at 55 Hallet St. (Off Gallivan Blvd.) Dorchester, MA 02124
Hope to see you all there,
Steve
-
The Defenders Alumni Corps is delighted to announce the addition of Rick Connor to the brass staff, as a consultant. Rick brings his vast knowledge to an already fine staff. His experience spans (you fill in the number) decades!
After Rick aged out of the Cambridge Caballeros, he taught and wrote for many corps (and bands). The list includes The Valley-Aires, The Reveries, St. Williams Band, St. Mary’s (Beverly) Cardinals, North Star and more.
Rick is known as a music judge with a keen ear and a keener wit!
The Defenders will benefit greatly from the addition of Rick Connor.
Welcome Rick, as a musician and a friend.
Steve Dorgan
Brass Caption Head
Defenders Alumni Corps
-
This is shaping up to be a HUGE show!
Scheduled to appear in exhibition are:
Boston Crusaders Senior Corps
The Defenders Alumni
The Muchacho's Alumni
The Seldon Cadets Alumni
The Connecticutt Alumni
THE LEGENDS OF DRUM CORPS
AND, Your host's
The ST. Kevin Emerald Knights Senior Corps!
WOW!
All that for just $10 admission!And, as if that weren't enough, in addition to the I&E entries so far there will be at least 3 mini's in competition!
These will be announced as soon as they are verified.
Defenders are on at about 4:00 - Check it out!
-
The Defenders Alumni Corps is proud to announce the addition of UMass Lowell Music Professor Deb Huber to the Brass staff.
Debra-Nicole Huber, Conductor in the music performance area in the Department of music is the Director of Instrumental Music Outreach and Associate Director of University Bands.
Huber is the Conductor and Artistic Director of the UMass Lowell New England Youth Wind Ensemble, the New England Junior Wind Ensemble, Director of the Music Technology Lab, and is the Associate Director of University Bands, including the Jazz-Rock Big Band, Pep Band and the Marching Band. She is the Executive Director of the UMass Lowell Mary Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp program, now in its 15th year.
As a conductor in the performance area of the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Department of Music, she has taught Conducting, Instrumental Music, and Music Technology over the past 20+ years. In her role as Associate Director of University Bands, Ms. Huber has received recognition from the University of Massachusetts Lowell as Advisor of the Year. Ms. Huber is a 2008 recipient of the Massachusetts Music Education Association’s Advocate Award.
The Defenders are very excited to add Deb to an already outstanding staff.
Welcome Deb.
The Defenders are also proud to announce the addition of Gil Lapointe to the brass staff.
He is the high school band director at Lynn High School.
He's also worked with many drum & bugle corps and high school marching bands in our area.
He played contra bass for me in the 1985 & 1986 D.C.I. Div. 3 champions - The Sancians of Weymouth.
Welcome Gil
-
AWESOME NEWS!!! But....Has she ever won the Dream?
(Sorry....I couldn't resist)!!
Good luck Defenders!!!! Can't wait to see you guys at the Lawrence show in July where I will be performing with the Caballeros!
Funny!
I remember the Dream with the 27th Lancers.
I'm not saying the fix was in, but when they announced us, they said, "And on the Starting line, the 27th Lancers with a score of..."
I can't wait to see the Cabs in Lawrence. Hopefully you can put them over the top.
I think it's your turn (6 in a row is enough!)
See you in Lawrence,
Steve
-
The Defenders Alumni Corps is proud to announce the addition of UMass Lowell Music Professor Deb Huber to the Brass staff.
Debra-Nicole Huber, Conductor in the music performance area in the Department of music is the Director of Instrumental Music Outreach and Associate Director of University Bands.
Huber is the Conductor and Artistic Director of the UMass Lowell New England Youth Wind Ensemble, the New England Junior Wind Ensemble, Director of the Music Technology Lab, and is the Associate Director of University Bands, including the Jazz-Rock Big Band, Pep Band and the Marching Band. She is the Executive Director of the UMass Lowell Mary Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp program, now in its 15th year.
As a conductor in the performance area of the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Department of Music, she has taught Conducting, Instrumental Music, and Music Technology over the past 20+ years. In her role as Associate Director of University Bands, Ms. Huber has received recognition from the University of Massachusetts Lowell as Advisor of the Year. Ms. Huber is a 2008 recipient of the Massachusetts Music Education Association’s Advocate Award.
The Defenders are very excited to add Deb to an already outstanding staff.
Welcome Deb.
-
SUPER! ... which BHOF I&E shows are you appearing at?
Look forward to seeing you ...
Andy "Will MC for
" LiskoWe'll be at the March 19 HOF in Boston for sure.
The April 16 show in Ct. is a possibility.
-
Great Open House today at Defenders rehearsal.
Picked up 9 new horns.
We had 50 horns at rehearsal with 7 missing!
-
I couldn't have said it better Dan.
A great bunch of people and a real family atmosphere.
Things are looking good for 2011.
I know of about 12 new people coming to the open house.
Add that to the "core" corps that we already have - I can't wait.
I hope Dave & Bob bring their video equipment!
Hope to see many of you there,
Steve
OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW!
See you there
-
I'll be sending it out soon.
Steve
-
I hope you're changing it to a "lower" key!!
I brought it down one step.
It came out great!
-
That's not fair Fred. Steve, How do I get my sneak peak? I'm low brass too.
Hi Dan,
I should be done writing it by the end of the week.
Don't worry about a sneak peek.
Don't tell the Contras yet, I'm making some changes and may even change the key.
Steve
-
I'm ready!
We're playing:
Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor
Never My Love
Medieval Overture
MacArthur Park
AND two new tunes - Come to the open house on Jan. 16 to find out what they are!
-
The Defenders Alumni Corps will start their 4th season on January 16, 2011 at the corps rehearsal facility in Abington, MA. If your in the area stop in and check out rehearsal. New members are welcome in all sections.
Hope to see you there.
We'll be starting our new opener at the open house.
It's a great latin tune that's sure to please.
Drop down to the open house to find out what it is!
Steve
-
The holiday season is fast approaching. I'm putting this out to all you brass players or instrument players of any kind. Find a Salvation Army bell ringer & ask if you can play some holiday tunes to help S.A. It doesn't matter where they might be. You would be surprised what you will feel like after you have played a few tunes. Do it as many times as you can. If you love to play and got some brass, play at a nursing home, assisted living facility, a parking lot at a mall. Just do it! I have had some moments that I will never forget because of Drum Corps, EVER. I have had some moments that have touched my soul playing at the places that I have mentioned above. Safe & Blessed holidays to all of you out there ON DCP!
FrankieP. MSJ
Well said!
We all got a lot out of drum corps and this is a way to give something back.
-
I'd love to get some feedback from anyone at the Plymouth show.
Because I was a performer, I didn't get hear anyone else, and my spot was in the back, so I didn't get to hear us either!
Thanks
Defenders' Open House
in Alumni Corps Discussions
Posted
Next rehearsal: March 3 from noon to 4pm.
Abington Senior Center
441 Summer St.
Abington, MA
Rehearsals: one Sunday a month
Limited performance schedule
Plenty of social time (to embellish the good old days!)
The way alumni corps should be!
Come on down for good time!