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There will also be some great percussion entries including Sky Alumni members Percussion Duet with Joe Fontana & Jack Murray. The best sticken around!!

So here is the line up of past soloist signed up to-date to perform at the I&E championship in Bridgeport on March 17, 2007 Ritchee Price John (Grass) Urspruch Frank Dorritie Ruben Ariola Kenton Clarke Jimmy Maldonado Ken Petersen James "Jimmy" D ’ Amico Eddie Hayward Tommy Martin This is going to be some historic night of hearing great players !!!!!

The Romeo's and St Rita's Brassmen will also be appearing in the Mini section

The Buglers Hall of Fame is happy to announce Dynasty as a sponsor of our I&E show

The Buglers Hall of Fame is happy to announce Dynasty as a sponsor of our I&E show

The BHOF I&E and Mini corps show in Bridgeport on March 17, 2007 is shaping up very well. Some names entered to date include: Ritchee Price, Johnny Grass, Frank Dorritie, Tom Martin, Ruben Ariola, Kenton Clarke, Jimmy Maldonado, Capital Brass, the BrassMen and many other's from the 60's and 70's. We would like to see all past and present players represented in this historic event. Its truly going to be a show to name a National Champion!! Oh................. did I mentioned that the "Best in Show" will win a Kanstul special edition Gold Plated Bugle!!! This is the 1st time in Drum Corps that an individual would receive an award worth thousands of dollars. Please take the time to sign up ASAP! Hope to see all players in Bridgeport on March 17th It's going to be a great fun event! The show is being sponsored by Kanstul Musical Instruments. You may get rules and entry forms by emailing: bhof2@optonline.net

The show is being sponsored by Kanstul Musical Instruments. The " Best In Show" will win a Kanstul special edition Gold Plated Bugle!!! This is the 1st time in Drum Corps that an individual would receive an award worth thousands of dollars. Calling Buglers of all ages. Come on out and go for the GOLD!!!!! www.kanstul.com Thanks a million to Zig, Charles and staff at Kanstul for making fine instruments for over 25 years now. And a special thanks to Zig for his personal development of the bugle for over 5 decades!! Look forward to seeing everyone at this historic event. From the members of the Buglers Hall of Fame

The show is being sponsored by Kanstul Musical Instruments. The " Best In Show" will win a Kanstul special edition Gold Plated Bugle!!! This is the 1st time in Drum Corps that an individual would receive an award worth thousands of dollars. Calling Buglers of all ages. Come on out and go for the GOLD!!!!! www.kanstul.com Thanks a million to Zig, Charles and staff at Kanstul for making fine instruments for over 25 years now. And a special thanks to Zig for his personal development of the bugle for over 5 decades!! Look forward to seeing everyone at this historic event. From the members of the Buglers Hall of Fame

Here is a list of the current members of the Buglers Hall of Fame Name Instrument Affilliation 2005 INDUCTEES Arietano, John (Screech) Soprano Sunrisers, York White Roses, Buc's Ariola, Ruben Baritone Brassmen, Skyliners Burns, Richard (Dick) Soprano Blessed Sacrament Centorino, jim Soprano Boston Crusaders, Matadors Chalmus, John (Baby) Baritone Blessed Sacrament Clarke, Kenton Soprano St. Raphael's, Skyliners D'Amico, Jimmy Soprano Caballeros DeFiglia, Joe Soprano Loretto, Skyliners Dorritie, Frank Soprano Queensmen, Sunrisers Eyler, Ray Soprano Archer-Epler Ferguson, Maynard Gaff, Bobby Baritone St. Kevin's, Bs, Yankee Rebels Guarino, Johnny Soprano Bronx Kingsmen, Skyliners Hayward, Eddie Soprano St. Kevin's, BS Alumni Hightower, Billt Baritone Queensmen, Sunrisers, Skyliners Hylwa, Art Soprano Hurricanes, Laus, Riggie Soprano Pittsburg Rockets Maldonado, Jimmy Soprano Brassmen, Skyliners Martin, Tommy Soprano USAF, Skyliners Moratta, Gene Soprano Our lady of Lourdes, Caballeros Petersen, Ken (Ace) Soprano Appleknockers, St. Joe's Alimni Ponzo, Frank Soprano Sunrisers, Caballeros Price, Richard Soprano Matadors, Sunrisers Richardson, George Soprano Brassmen, Skyliners Richmond, Cliff Baritone St. Raphael's, Caballeros Simpson, John Baritone USAF, Skyliners Swan, Tom (Bucky) Soprano St. Joe's Cadets, Skyliners Urspruch, John (Grass) Soprano CW Townsmen, USAF, Skyliners 2006 INDUCTEES Bergdoll, Frank Jr French Horn St Kevins Chez, Al Soprano Edison Saints, Garfield, David Lettermen Band Delmonte, George Soprano Lourdes, St Ann's, Caballeros DelVecchio, Mike Soprano Dover Cadets, Caballeros Fesler, Ernie Soprano Con Edison, Skyliners Hayes, Bill Soprano Gabarina, Skyliners, Caballeros Kievet, Jeff Soprano Muchachos Sasso, Ted Jr Contra Sunrisers Thompson, Bonnie (Ott) Mellophone Blue Devils

The Buglers Hall of Fame will sponsor the inaugural North American Championship for Individual and Ensemble Brass and Percussion, to be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007 in Bridgeport , CT at the University of Bridgeport . The event is open to all performers, regardless of age or affiliation. Scoring will follow DCA guidelines and adjudication will be provided by industry professionals. The event begins at noon and features a "Hands-On" Master Class with Buglers Hall of Fame member and current DCA I&E Champion, Frank Dorritie. This will be especially helpful to anyone preparing for auditions, juries, and I&E competitions. High School, Collegiate, and Drum Corps musicians will compete in the following categories: Brass Instrument Format Duration (mins) Soprano/Trumpet Mellophone French Horn Baritone/Euphonium Trombone Contra Bass / Tuba Soloist Duet Trio to "Ten-tet" Mini-Corps (11-21 performers) Percussion Instrument Format Duration (mins) Snare Tenor (single/multi) Mallet Keyboard Timpani Bass Drum Cymbal Hand Percussion / Misc. Mixed Ensemble Soloist Ensembles - any combination (3-12 performers) For further information and a registration form, send an email to BHOF2@optonline.net. Save March 17th for the North American Brass and Percussion Championship.

Brass & Percussion I&E Championships Written by Buglers Hall of Fame Press Release The Buglers Hall of Fame will sponsor the inaugural North American Championship for Individual and Ensemble Brass and Percussion, to be held on Saturday, March 17 in Bridgeport , CT at the University of Bridgeport . The event is open to all performers, regardless of age or affiliation. Scoring will follow DCA guidelines and adjudication will be provided by industry professionals. The event begins at noon and features a "Hands-On" Master Class with Buglers Hall of Fame member and current DCA I&E Champion, Frank Dorritie. This will be especially helpful to anyone preparing for auditions, juries, and I&E competitions. High School, Collegiate, and Drum Corps musicians will compete in the following categories: Brass Instrument Format Duration (mins) Soprano/Trumpet Mellophone French Horn Baritone/Euphonium Trombone Contra Bass / Tuba Soloist Duet Trio to "Ten-tet" Mini-Corps (11-21 performers) Percussion Instrument Format Duration (mins) Snare Tenor (single/multi) Mallet Keyboard Timpani Bass Drum Cymbal Hand Percussion / Misc. Mixed Ensemble Soloist Ensembles - any combination (3-12 performers) For further information and a registration form, send an email to BHOF2@optonline.net. Save March 17th for the North American Brass and Percussion Championship.

The Buglers Hall of Fame will sponsor the inaugural North American Championship for Individual and Ensemble Brass and Percussion, to be held on Saturday, March 17 in Bridgeport , CT at the University of Bridgeport . The event is open to all performers, regardless of age or affiliation. Scoring will follow DCA guidelines and adjudication will be provided by industry professionals. The event begins at noon and features a "Hands-On" Master Class with Buglers Hall of Fame member and current DCA I&E Champion, Frank Dorritie. This will be especially helpful to anyone preparing for auditions, juries, and I&E competitions. High School, Collegiate, and Drum Corps musicians will compete in the following categories: Brass Instrument Format Duration (mins) Soprano/Trumpet Mellophone French Horn Baritone/Euphonium Trombone Contra Bass / Tuba Soloist Duet Trio to "Ten-tet" Mini-Corps (11-21 performers) Percussion Instrument Format Duration (mins) Snare Tenor (single/multi) Mallet Keyboard Timpani Bass Drum Cymbal Hand Percussion / Misc. Mixed Ensemble Soloist Ensembles - any combination (3-12 performers) For further information and a registration form, send an email to BHOF2@optonline.net. Save March 17th for the North American Brass and Percussion Championship.

The location of the Buglers Hall of Fame I&E Show will be: March 17, 2007 4:00 PM until University of Bridgeport Student Center 244 University Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 For an Application and more info, please contact: bhof2@optonline.net It's going to be an historic event!!

The location of the Buglers Hall of Fame I&E Show will be: March 17, 2007 University of Bridgeport Student Center 244 University Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 For an Application and more info, please contact: bhof2@optonline.net It's going to be an historic event!!

The location of the Buglers Hall of Fame I&E Show will be: March 17, 2007 University of Bridgeport Student Center 244 University Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 For an Application and more info, please contact: bhof2@optonline.net It's going to be an historic event!!

The location of the I&E Show will be: University of Bridgeport Student Center 244 University Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 For an Application and more info, please contact: bhof2@optonline.net It's going to be an historic event!!

Frank, It would be great to see all of them perform (that are still with us) at the Buglers Hall of Fame IAE show March 17, in Bridgeport, CT. This is going to be a great show for all current and past soloist to perform!! Winners in each category will be named the "North American National Champion". Here is some background: Brass & Percussion I&E Championships Written by Buglers Hall of Fame Release The Buglers Hall of Fame will sponsor the inaugural North American Championship for Individual and Ensemble Brass and Percussion, to be held on Saturday, March 17 in Bridgeport, CT. The event is open to all performers, regardless of age or affiliation. Scoring will follow DCA guidelines and adjudication will be provided by industry professionals. The event begins at noon and features a "Hands-On" Master Class with Buglers Hall of Fame member and current DCA I&E Champion, Frank Dorritie. This will be especially helpful to anyone preparing for auditions, juries, and I&E competitions. High School, Collegiate, and Drum Corps musicicans will compete in the following categories: Brass Instrument Format Duration (mins) Soprano/Trumpet Mellophone French Horn Baritone/Euphonium Trombone Contra Bass / Tuba Solist Duet Trio to "Ten-tet" Mini-Corps (11-21 performers) Percussion Instrument Format Duration (mins) Snare Tenor (single/multi) Mallet Keyboard Timpani Bass Drum Cymbal Hand Percussion / Misc. Mixed Ensemble Solist Ensembles - any combination (3-12 performers) For further information and a registration form, send an email to BHOF2@optonline. Save March 17th for the North American Brass and Percussion Championship. More Info to follow the week of January 15th.

Hope to see all Mini Corps entered in the Buglers Hall of Fame IAE contest to be held in Bridgeport, CT on March 17, 2007. DCA Mini corps rules will be in effect. The Buglers Hall of Fame will sponsor the inaugural North American Championship for Individual and Ensemble Brass and Percussion, to be held on Saturday, March 17 in Bridgeport, CT. The event is open to all performers, regardless of age or affiliation. Scoring will follow DCA guidelines and adjudication will be provided by industry professionals. The event begins at noon and features a "Hands-On" Master Class with Buglers Hall of Fame member and current DCA I&E Champion, Frank Dorritie. This will be especially helpful to anyone preparing for auditions, juries, and I&E competitions. High School, Collegiate, and Drum Corps musicicans will compete in the following categories: Brass Instrument Format Duration (mins) Soprano/Trumpet Mellophone French Horn Baritone/Euphonium Trombone Contra Bass / Tuba Solist Duet Trio to "Ten-tet" Mini-Corps (11-21 performers) Percussion Instrument Format Duration (mins) Snare Tenor (single/multi) Mallet Keyboard Timpani Bass Drum Cymbal Hand Percussion / Misc. Mixed Ensemble Solist Ensembles - any combination (3-12 performers) For further information and a registration form, send an email to BHOF2@optonline.net. Save March 17th for the North American Brass and Percussion Championship.

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Brass & Percussion I&E Championships Written by Buglers Hall of Fame Press Release The Buglers Hall of Fame will sponsor the inaugural North American Championship for Individual and Ensemble Brass and Percussion, to be held on Saturday, March 17 in Bridgeport, CT. The event is open to all performers, regardless of age or affiliation. Scoring will follow DCA guidelines and adjudication will be provided by industry professionals. The event begins at noon and features a "Hands-On" Master Class with Buglers Hall of Fame member and current DCA I&E Champion, Frank Dorritie. This will be especially helpful to anyone preparing for auditions, juries, and I&E competitions. High School, Collegiate, and Drum Corps musicicans will compete in the following categories: Brass Instrument Format Duration (mins) Soprano/Trumpet Mellophone French Horn Baritone/Euphonium Trombone Contra Bass / Tuba Solist Duet Trio to "Ten-tet" Mini-Corps (11-21 performers) Percussion Instrument Format Duration (mins) Snare Tenor (single/multi) Mallet Keyboard Timpani Bass Drum Cymbal Hand Percussion / Misc. Mixed Ensemble Solist Ensembles - any combination (3-12 performers) For further information and a registration form, send an email to BHOF2@optonline. Save March 17th for the North American Brass and Percussion Championship. More Info to follow in Janurary

Brass & Percussion I&E Championships Written by Buglers Hall of Fame Release The Buglers Hall of Fame will sponsor the inaugural North American Championship for Individual and Ensemble Brass and Percussion, to be held on Saturday, March 17 in Bridgeport, CT. The event is open to all performers, regardless of age or affiliation. Scoring will follow DCA guidelines and adjudication will be provided by industry professionals. The event begins at noon and features a "Hands-On" Master Class with Buglers Hall of Fame member and current DCA I&E Champion, Frank Dorritie. This will be especially helpful to anyone preparing for auditions, juries, and I&E competitions. High School, Collegiate, and Drum Corps musicicans will compete in the following categories: Brass Instrument Format Duration (mins) Soprano/Trumpet Mellophone French Horn Baritone/Euphonium Trombone Contra Bass / Tuba Solist Duet Trio to "Ten-tet" Mini-Corps (11-21 performers) Percussion Instrument Format Duration (mins) Snare Tenor (single/multi) Mallet Keyboard Timpani Bass Drum Cymbal Hand Percussion / Misc. Mixed Ensemble Solist Ensembles - any combination (3-12 performers) For further information and a registration form, send an email to BHOF2@optonline. Save March 17th for the North American Brass and Percussion Championship. More Info to follow in Janurary

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Here is your chance to hear John Grass, Ponzo, Frank Doritte, John "Screech" Arietano and many other great players from the Buglers Hall of fame in a special performance with Music Express under the direction of Larry Kerchner. The Bridgemen will also be on hand for one of this years best Drum Corps shows!!!