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sfz fan.. 96 pioneer (quads) div 2 world percussion title 9.8 out of ten Las Vegas Mobile Beat 2012 Performance Update - DJ Flip and John Donovan the Party Percussionist are performing a set comprised of top 40 and old school tracks. This duo will demonstrate DJ Flips cutting edge turntablism, featuring advanced cutting and scratching, along with John Donovan’s dynamic application of precision corps-style “rudimental” drumming demonstrating an explosive ability to reinforce both the melody and rhythm of the music while executing a flashy visual presentation. This will be the warm up to the Sensational System Giveaway on Thursday Feb 9th at Mobile Beat Vegas MBLV16. More info can be found at MobileBeat.com.

Facebook event link: http://www.facebook.com/events/347699435241602/ Las Vegas debut of John Donovan – Party Percussionist, at The Mobile Beat Expo The Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference Opening Party Hosted by Emcee John Rozz Monday February 6th, 2012 Riviera – 2901 Las Vegas Blvd., South Las Vegas, NV 89109 6:30 p.m. Come witness the most academically advanced DJ and Percussion duo the entertainment industry has ever seen. DJ Flip and John Donovan – Party Percussionist. Video Teaser One from their studio session. Video Teaser Two from their studio session. DJ Flips endorsement of John Donovan – Party Percussionist ****John Donovan’s Las Vegas Debut is sponsored by Rockin’ Ramaley**** http://www.rockinramaley.com/ John Donovan – Party Percussionist http://johndonovan.biz/ DJ Flip http://www.djflip.net/ ******************************************************************************** Here is a link to a promo video for the expo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cki8tCRZb-c This event is presented by Hercules http://www.hercules.com/us/DJ-Music/ From Motown to the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix, the 60′s had a wide evolution of musical styles. The music of the 60′s generation included R&B,motown, rock, instrumentals, surfing music, songs of protest, even hilarious and crazy songs. Come celebrate them all at this year’s MBLV annual Welcoming Night Party, again hosted by Johnny Rozz and sponsored by Hercules. While there is a tendency to think of the Sixties as a whole decade, in terms of music and fashion (or the lack thereof), it can, in fact, be viewed as two separate and quite distinct parts, with the early years pretty much just modifications of Fifties styles and the later years exploding into the wild fashion frenzy for which the decade is possibly best remembered. Come dressed in your definition of the period and be eligible to win great prizes, or just come as you are. Meet us in Riveria Royale Pavillion with Emcee John Rozz and DJs Steve Sharp and DJ Flip on Monday night,February 6,2012. Doors Open 6:30 P.M. More info, including a link to the online registration can be found here: http://www.mobilebeat.com/las-vegas-dj-show/'>http://www.mobilebeat.com/las-vegas-dj-show/ Information about purchasing the Mobile Beat Las Vegas 16 DVD edition can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP2xrGiKCmE The Mobile Beat DJ Show and Conference is a production of Mobile Beat. http://www.mobilebeat.com/

Dear rudimental community, I am looking for a snareline of 6-10 men for a job on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 for a five minute performance on Long Island, New York at a private event. I am looking for a premade snareline of corps style level performers only with training from either DCI, DCA or WGI. I am looking for a snareline that has a pre-existing performance with chorography. It is a plus if the snareline can juggle, and has members within the line that can execute advanced stick tricks. Here is an “example” of what would work to satisfy the client: 1. The snareline marches from the main entrance onto the main dance floor with the cadence, or other know piece of music and comes to a stop on the dancefloor. 2. The snareline may then move to staggered positions with some players on the dancefloor and some players on small stages. This won’t be known until the night of the performance. 3. The snareline then plays the cadence or other know piece of music in the new staged position with lots of lower body movement as what has been the trend in recent years in DCI. 4. Individuals then break out to do 20 second solos involving the execution of advanced stick tricks. 5. The snareline then exits the room playing the cadence or other known piece. I was contacted this evening by an event company and I must have a proposal into them by Monday. I understand the season is just starting. I am not looking for a perfectly polished performance as I know this is impossible to find this time of year with the corps just getting started for the 2012 season. Exact pay is not known yet, however this will be proper pay. I wouldn’t send skilled men out for crap change. In lieu that it may be impossible to find a premade snare line, considerations will be made for individuals looking to work. Please send some type of audition video link to partydrummer@johndonovan.biz Please state in the email where you are from, and if you represent any larger groups. Do NOT post any audition videos on my wall. There may be a rehearsal involved, location and time unknown. Rehearsal would be paid as well. This would be a contracted gig so you must be over 18.

DCI and WGI Alum in Ohio - Must Read - $$$$$ Seeking a versatile Percussionist with quad-based moblile set-up. Must capable of playing core style and latin style with a DJ. Good looks and flashiness a total plus! DCI, WGI and/or DCA experience a plus. Must be 22 years old or older. Be prepared to audition. An example of what are we looking for can be found here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me6L9u5f ... dded#at=20 the you tube link on the craigslist ad wont work on here. it goes to my private market demo on http://www.johndonovan.biz http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/tlg/2403160480.html This is a friend of mine I've worked with many many times in NY. Adam, is the single most talented MC I have ever worked with, and is great with sales. He has moved to Ohio to simply take over OHIO with the same style of events that make New York cutting edge in high end private event production. Adam has a new partner, and basically wants to find local "within an hour or so," talent to work with. I totally have faith that who ever is ambitious enough to contact him, and learn the ropes of the business with him, and can excell beyond the competition has a bright future and career in the Ohio area. It will take some time, but Adam makes things happen. he will be more then glad to talk to you about where his business operations are at right now.

I think this is fantastic news and wish the best to C2! I just hope it doesn't hurt Surf or Bucs. The only concern I have is the age limit issue. I feel this organization should remain open to all ages, being in the tradition of DCA. Moving their age restriction a single year past the DCI age out rule, does nothing for potential members in their mid to late 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's 60's 70's 80's etc. In 2026, come heck or high water, I plan on taking myself off the market for the year and march my 50th year. If the Cadets have a DCA all age competitive corps at that time, this certainly would be an attractive possibility.

I think this is fantastic news and wish the best to C2! I just hope it doesn't hurt Surf or Bucs. The only concern I have is the age limit issue. I feel this organization should remain open to all ages, being in the tradition of DCA. Moving their age restriction a single year past the DCI age out rule, does nothing for potential members in their mid to late 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's 60's 70's 80's etc. In 2026, come heck or high water, I plan on taking myself off the market for the year and march my 50th year. If the Cadets have a DCA all age competitive corps at that time, this certainly would be an attractive possibility.

hi. not a silly question at all.. im looking for a collection of sound files that can used in audio production and live dj mixing. I found a few as listed here, but I'm hoping to find something with more of a "modern cleaner corps style sound": http://www.audiosparx.com/sa/summary/play.cfm/sound_iid.328784 http://www.splurgo.com/German-Marching-Band-Loops-p-16219.html http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec07/articles/sampleshop_1207.htm A high profile musical director was asking for my help, and I'm doing my best to help this person out. I appreciate anyones help that might happen to know. Thank you.

does anyone know of a library of marching band loops? I'm hoping someone here might know......

Drumline Vs. Drumset is a 4 hour educational/performance production which started with pre-production in 2005 and for reasons beyond my control, will not make it to market. I decided in 2011 to release the footage "as is" on-line. While there are some minor video editing errors with the lectures, the performance chapters are top notch. I hope you enjoy these FREE videos, as they represent quite an investment. This is the same drum set of mine that was featured in Modern Drummer Magazine, March 2008 as "Kit of the Month," which went out to 125,000 subscribers. I believe that there are a lot of historical firsts in the percussion industry, presented in these videos. There are 14 video chapters I have uploaded which represent this body of work. All the chapters are here : http://johndonovan.biz/id61.html Thank you for telling all your percussion and music friends about this. Any and all help is appreciated to get the word out on this. Thank you. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181821575194374 **endorsement disclaimer** This was shot prior to signing with Mapex, Paiste and Vater **endorsement disclaimer**

Crusaders choose Jupiter/Mapex/Majestic Mt. Juliet, TN – February, 2011 – The legendary Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps of Boston, Massachusetts have elected to perform exclusively on Jupiter Quantum series brass, Mapex Quantum marching drums and Majestic concert/field percussion instruments beginning with the 2011 DCI competitive season. The Quantum Marching series was introduced in 2008 and is now widely used in DCI, WGI, and DCA as well as among countless top schools and universities across the country. Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic Quantum models are the official instruments of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band and the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. “Partnering with one of the world’s most respected marching musical ensembles validates our continued commitment to the development of quality instruments,” said Tabor Stamper, President of KHS America, Inc. “With the fierce competition in the market today, we are honored that the Crusaders have chosen our world-class marching instruments.” The Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps, founded in 1940, is the third-oldest junior drum and bugle corps in the nation and is one of the charter members of Drum Corps International. Their mission is to provide members with an opportunity to reach their highest potential through a dynamic and unique combination of artistic, athletic, and life goals unique to the organization. “We are very excited to work with the folks at Jupiter, Mapex & Majestic,” said Tom Spataro, Executive Director of the Boston Crusaders. “There is a clear commitment to the marching arts as well as music education and that is a commitment that we at the Boston Crusaders share. The quality of the instruments and the service we’ve already seen from our new friends at KHS America is truly outstanding, and I know our fans will like what they hear.” For more information, visit the Boston Crusaders’ site

kutztown high school "pa" had two female tenor drummers in the mid 90s thats blew most pa/ny/nj schools out of the water, and even some dca lines.... one went onto march bucs and won several titles...

it would be cool if you bother to read my post before you blast me... i said i would get my income from reality tv, or whatever creative way possible.

i guess you missed what i said about the re-conditioning value if u play for a living.

the plan works both ways: for the success of the corps, and for all of the alum that push the pioneer brand on their bios, that have pushed to virtual heartbreak for a long time now. TOM 1995 was amazing as well!!!

the number of hits this video has received so far speaks volumes on its importance

Wow, I don't even know where to start with this thread. This thread completely hit me upside the head. I have to keep in mind with my response, and accept that virtually everyone that graduates from DCI, have the same thing in common: the fire and passion behind musical performance for most DIES, and becomes a memory. Holding that horn up to your face, or holding a pair of stick in your hands looses all priority. Face it, this is an important backbone of this market. If everyone went pro, the stands would have A LOT LESS people in it being that weekends are the bread and butter to pros in the non-military musical performance workforce. On the other end, if EVERYONE went pro there would be a lot less garbage in the workforce, and the standards for what defines mainstream music would increase ten fold. Ok. I understand that the age out concept exists to boot the older ones out and let the newer students in, however what if it didn't have to be this way?? What if DCI was broken down into it's own age brackets. Keep the minors 14-18 in one division, have another division for 18-22, and have another division even if it's only one corps, that has 22 and up. NOW JOHN THAT'S WHAT DCA IS FOR??! WRONG. DCA doesn't go on full tour. And for the few of us that VALUE drum corps education so highly, as vocational training, we have an option to always go back to upgrade our skills. If there was an all age DCI corps doing a full tour, I would make immediate plans within 2 or three seasons to do it. Why? Right off the bat, I'd wanna shake off this mid 90's technique of playing through the drum and focus on the rebound the way it's done today. Far less energy is being exerted, which means the longer your hands will last you, and keep you working longer in the workforce. And I would make money in a heartbeat doing this all summer.. how? OH JOHN THATS IMPOSSIBLE!! TWO WORDS.. REALITY TV. $$$$$$$ ESP if it was only one super-group, the cult following would be huge. The moment we arrive at the starting gate, our own crowd would flood the stadium, and when we are done, would leave. And this whole talk about DCI being so expensive?? Duh, I knew this. I didn't' come from money. I had to take off 95 from BUCS, the year i finally made it to the snareline when i was 19, after doing a year on bass and a year on quadz, so that I could save up to do DCI. Did I wait tables? uhh no.. i made the Hershey park marching band which at the time "before crossmen bit the big one during the fall of 96," had a lot of x men alum in it. I was very lucky to march with dale sellers who was our MD. dale sellers was the red headed tenor players in x men 92..the super year.. my point, if someone is determined to march dci, they will make it happen. money is no excuse.. u work for it.. and your gonna make a lot more money using your sticks then u will waiting tables. get a return on your investment! IF dci went all age - what effect would it have on dca? i dont see one. dca is weekend only. an all age dci corps would attract 1. wealthy people "the back bone" 2. those who want to continue there vocational training on a full tour. 3. perhaps even band directors being accused of becoming soft and content, can "refresh," for a year. Mr jeff ream - i love all ur posts, but this one: "you dont make a good career or resume playing drum corps full time at 30?" depends what u do, doesnt it :) mr jim f - might kill interest? how about spark the interest for new corps to be started? drillmansop06 - drum corps doesnt end mentally for some. for those few of us that go into the workforce as performers, from some of us, drum corps and what it taught us are very much part of what we do. and i like i said before, some of us would jump at the chance to get re-conditioned with todays techniques..every year for me is another season of drum corps, more plans, more playing etc. only difference is that the types of team members change and you get paid. i cant believe the disrespect some of you openly display towards each other. omg! mr woohoo - im really proud by your statement presenting the idea of a corps paying salary, etc.. the marines already beat ya to it :) on the other hand, if we in civilian life had to do it, the corps would have to be able to pack the stands to pay its expenses, and that would take a new set of minds to manage. esp those minds that aged out and made it in the real big music game after ageing out. by you even saying what you did: YOU GAINED MY RESPECT WHOEVER YOU ARE! mr Scerpella - so training to play music full time to be the best is being an adolescent? just curious on what you meant. ANYONE CAN AFFORD TO DO DCI IF THEY PROPERLY PLAN IT OUT! wow, Ive actually taken insult to some of these posts.... as would anyone else in the same boat... drill man sop.. if this weekend model existed, i dont feel your statement is universal... pioneer is full touring and gets smacked by surf which is only weekend. mr. tom brace .. dca needing competition? i think dci and dca need to appeal to the masses first and learn to work together. you had a good idea, an alum division.. another idea, which doesnt take a brain surgeon to put together... one event a year... dca vs dci super card match!!! **side note** if someone gave Bob Jacobs a zillion dollars to go on full tour, im positive they would make finals the first year if not top 8** Mr. Jacobs has not let me down ONCE in the 13 years I have been an alum of that fine corps. mr. animal - you can afford to do dci right now... you are a music major? play your instrument for cash.. find me on facebook, ill mentor you like i do a ton of other people and dont ask for anything in return.. why? one of my ways of giving back... thank you...

the plan works both ways: for the success of the corps, and for all of the alum that push the pioneer brand on their bios, that have pushed to virtual heartbreak for a long time now. As far as 96, without DCI punishing the corps during the last week, we were a 14th place corps and a three time repeat div 2 winner.. check your summer long recaps, and the percussion program besides winning div 2, were knocking with a heavy hand on top 12 status that year. Yes we were that good, and that's been history for 14 years. as far as my "bowling league mentality comment," that was not meant directly to the current staff, but rather to say our staff in 96 didn't posses that, and that's why we were that good.

Thank you! Roman needs to start investing "real" cash into his corps by retaining staff that marched with the corps in 96, which we will now call, the legacy of the corps. Biggest immediate problem is the percussion program lost ALL the fire it had, like a decade ago?? I'm already working on the basics of a plan that involves using the strongest percussion talent from that line, which are still in the work force either as performers, university instructors or visual design experts. "Folks, these are people feeding themselves from their skills," From the Pioneer drumline alone in 96, there is diverse talent to tap into which can effect most of the corps. The days of hiring local cheap college age talent has to end. Our drum staff in 96 was not local, not cheap, and brought us the hardware. They knew how to work us and they didn't have a part time bowling league mentality.

Thank you!

This is big deal in the percussion industry. Not at any other moment in time, has one rudiment gotten this much attention. The book report is not a book report, they are SLIVS: Watch the video for the proof. I saw this developing. I was the first tagged on Facebook page that has the original evidence, and first one to respond. This was a learning experience, and I hope that Paul is financially rewarded for his discovery. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4757...mp;id=589103426

you don't penalize the corps for div 2 championships and quarterfinals... thats educational malpractice.. pioneer not care about winning? you don't know the Pioneer I marched in 96.

the book report is not the book report..

it could very well be one of the best videos of our time.

ironic indeed.............. we did earn that 3rd div 2 title, dci choose to punish us.... there weren't any div 2 corps close to us in 96, and we were spanking div one ### all summer. spanking real hard and leaving hand prints! :tongue: thank you DCI for not ripping that drum title from us.. 9.8 out of 10.. forever...that will be on my tombstone isnt bdb going for number three now? is it there time for them to get punished as well?

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