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105 members...... and thankyou! :) Vinnie Angelo Percussion Caption Head BDB

The Blue Devils 'B' has suddenly had a few holes open up in the horn line. 1-Trumpet 1-Mellophone 1-Baritone 1-Tuba Come be apart of this WONDERFUL organization (on our way to Madison to compete at DCI). We have camp all weekend in Concord (at Mars), and will be exchanging performances with the BD 'A' corps on Monday (be one of the first to get a sneak peak at their show)! Its your last chance to join!! Please contact Rick Odello if you are interested (YOU COULD EVEN COME OUT TOMORROW!!!) rodello@bluedevils.org (925) 689-2918 ext. 3100

The Blue Devils 'B' has limited guard openings for the 2006 season. Be apart of what should be the best BDB in the history of the Blue Devils! Join us as we head to Madison to compete at DCI! For more information contact: Rick Odello Blue Devils 'B' Director rodello@bluedevils.org http://www.bluedevils.org/programs/b/2006/

Presenting their 2006 production "Blue Ninja" VA BDB

I will keep this short and simple.. Facts -John Meehan is the current Brass Caption Head for the Blue Devils -John Meehan did NOT arrange the 2005 show (or 2004, or 2006) -John Meehan may be the best composer/arranger in pageantry today (with all due respect to Wayne, who is a master and innovator of this activity). -If and when John Meehan starts arranging for the Blue Devils, it will be amazing! -John Meehan composed (and arranged) the 2005 Blue Devils 'B' show (and it was genius). -As a co-worker (and best friend) of John Meehan, this is your “inside source”!!! -One of Johns only flaws, is that he is a San Diego Chargers fan (GOOOO RAIDERS!) Vinnie Angelo Blue Devils 'A' Front Ensemble Instructor Blue Devils 'B' Percussion Caption Head/Arranger Blue Devils 'C' Front Ensemble Instructor/Arranger

JOIN THE 2006 BLUE DEVILS ‘B’!!!!! This Sunday, January 8th at Glenbrook Middle School (Concord) from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. An orientation/rehearsal will take place for all prospective members of the 2006 BDB (orientation is for guard/brass/percussion, the rehearsal is for brass/percussion only). Come be a part of the HOTTEST drum corps on the West Coast!!! The Blue Devils ‘B’ are coming off a 2005 season, which produced the best group in the programs history!!! 2006 proves to be an even better season! As the organization has upgraded the staff, show, and equipment, it should be an exciting time to see what the road to MADISON has in store!!! http://bluedevils.org/about/maps/index.php?locationID=7 (directions to Glenbrook) http://bluedevils.org/programs/b/2006/medi...on_20051208.mp3 (show preview)

BDB Announces 2006 Show: “Chain Reactions” Following the success of BDB's 2005 show "3 Generations", the corps will continue to perform original and arranged music by John Meehan and Vinnie Angelo as they embark on their 2006 season culminating with the 2006 DCI Division II/III Championships in Madison, Wisconsin. In four parts (Fission, Propagation, Mutual Excitation and Fusion), "Chain Reactions" will be a journey of musical and visual events which should prove to be a favorite for drum corps fans and judges alike. Featuring a growing brass section, a spectacular guard and a perennial powerhouse percussion section, BDB will "energize" stadiums across the country. Listen to a sample of the closer: “fusion”. http://bluedevils.org/programs/b/2006/repertoire.php Brass and Percussion Workshop Join the Blue Devils this Saturday (December 10th, from 12pm-4pm) at Glenbrook Middle School in Concord, CA, as workshops for both Brass and Battery will be offered by the BDB staff (staff members include: John Meehan, Vinnie Angelo, Joe Haworth, Brad Eugenio, Ryan Odello, Dave Ellis, Joaquin Gomez). Come and get a inside look at the 2006, exercise program (for marching, brass, and percussion) along with a sneak preview of the SHOW MUSIC!! The workshop is free to all current members of the BDB (a $10 fee will be charged to non-members). http://bluedevils.org/events/2005/workshop/ Orientation On January 8th, the BDB will hold its first orientation for the 2006 season. Prospective members for ALL sections of the corps (Brass, Guard, Battery and Front Ensemble) should attend. http://bluedevils.org/programs/b/2006/ For more info please contact: Rick Odello BDB Corps Director rodello@bluedevils.org

Sacramento Freelancers Front Ensemble Auditions Saturday, October 29th , 2005 at 11:00am *Directions to Freelancer Hall: From I-5 or Hwy99 take the Florin Rd. East exit. Go east to East Southgate Drive. Take a Right on East Southgate Dr. and look for the hall on the left (about a half block up at 7257). Please prepare a short, 2-minute feature (on either Vibes or Marimba), along with demonstrating basic exercises on both 2 and 4 mallets (arpeggios, major/minor scales, 4 mallet independence, etc). The audition process will be in 2 parts (individual, and ensemble). Instrumentation for the 2006 season will include: Keyboards, Timpani, Synthesizer, Electric Bass, and Auxiliary Percussion. A Technique/Exercise book will be given out at the start of the audition. Please contact Vinnie Angelo for more information. Vinnie Angelo Freelancers Front Ensemble Instructor vangelo@bluedevils.org

Labor of love my friend.....Labor of love... Interesting thing to ponder though...This year, I had a member of the Blue Devils say something that made me think..He said: "Performing in the Blue Devils, is being at the top level of this activity. And we have to pay $$$ to do it. But when 21 year old basketball players come out of college, and play in the NBA (the top level of basketball) they make 5 million a year." Interesting spin on things... Vinnie Angelo Blue Devils 'A' Percussion Instructor Blue Devils 'B' Percussion Caption Head Blue Devils 'C' Percussion Instructor

The Blue Devils 'B' have a few openings in the Baritone line for the 2005 season. Come out, and be apart of possibly the best BDB in the history of the organization!!!! Not a Baritone player, but want to be a part of the greatest organization in the history of Drum Corps???? Are you a Wood Wind player or upper brass player, but want to have this great experience? Well, come out and see what we can do for you!!! Our job is to MAKE YOU BETTER! The next rehearsal, is this SATURDAY, April 23 at MARS, in Concord. Contact me if you have ANY questions. Vinnie Angelo Blue Devils 'B' Percussion Caption Head vangelo@bluedevils.org http://www.bluedevils.org/programs/b/2005/

"FOR SALE" BLUE DEVILS MARCHING TUBAS WITH CASE 4- model # 010-845 Dynasty USA Marching BBb Convertible Tuba in silver or lacquer finish ? Features include a 15" (381mm) bell, a .670" (17mm) bore, a 34" (864mm) length, a weight of 15 lbs. (6.8kg), a 24 AW mouthpiece and an optional heavy-duty travel case. The instrument comes in lacquer or silver finish. The BBb Convertible Tuba is a well-balanced corps style, over the shoulder bell front marching tuba that converts quickly to an upright concert tuba. The rich, deep resonant bass sound in the outdoor arena as well as the concert hall. http://www.dynastyband.com/dynasty.php?sSubProductID=31 <http://www.dynastyband.com/dynasty.php?sSubProductID=31> Contact BDB Corps Manager, Steve Milina if interested. smilina@bluedevils.org

"FOR SALE" BLUE DEVILS MARCHING TUBAS WITH CASE 4- model # 010-845 Dynasty USA Marching BBb Convertible Tuba in silver or lacquer finish ? Features include a 15" (381mm) bell, a .670" (17mm) bore, a 34" (864mm) length, a weight of 15 lbs. (6.8kg), a 24 AW mouthpiece and an optional heavy-duty travel case. The instrument comes in lacquer or silver finish. The BBb Convertible Tuba is a well-balanced corps style, over the shoulder bell front marching tuba that converts quickly to an upright concert tuba. The rich, deep resonant bass sound in the outdoor arena as well as the concert hall. http://www.dynastyband.com/dynasty.php?sSubProductID=31 <http://www.dynastyband.com/dynasty.php?sSubProductID=31> Contact BDB Corps Manager, Steve Milina if interested. smilina@bluedevils.org

"FOR SALE" BLUE DEVILS MARCHING TUBAS WITH CASE 4- model # 010-845 Dynasty USA Marching BBb Convertible Tuba in silver or lacquer finish ? Features include a 15" (381mm) bell, a .670" (17mm) bore, a 34" (864mm) length, a weight of 15 lbs. (6.8kg), a 24 AW mouthpiece and an optional heavy-duty travel case. The instrument comes in lacquer or silver finish. The BBb Convertible Tuba is a well-balanced corps style, over the shoulder bell front marching tuba that converts quickly to an upright concert tuba. The rich, deep resonant bass sound in the outdoor arena as well as the concert hall. http://www.dynastyband.com/dynasty.php?sSubProductID=31 <http://www.dynastyband.com/dynasty.php?sSubProductID=31> Contact BDB Corps Manager, Steve Milina if interested. smilina@bluedevils.org

All BRASS, COLOR GUARD, FRONT ENSEMBLE, and DRUMLINE members.......Join the Blue Devils 'B' for the 2005 season! The first orientation for the season will be on Sunday, January 9, from 12:00pm-5:00pm at Glenbrook Middle School in Concord, CA. There will be an informational meeting for all prospective members (and parents) from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Tour schedule, rehearsal schedule and tour fee information will all be made available at that time. At 2:00pm, music rehearsal and auditions for the Brass, Drumline and Front Ensemble will begin. Along with the staff assessing prospective members, show music will be passed out, and the process of learning the opener will begin. Blue Devils 'B' 2005 Production. The Blue Devil ‘B’ Corps will present their 2005 production entitled “3 Generations”. “3 Generations” has taken the iconic visions of Grandparents, Parents and Children, and made them into the 3 productions to complete the show. As DNA flows from generation to generation, themes and motifs have been established in the opener which will continue (although slightly modified) throughout the remainder of the show. In the finale, the main theme has been taken from the opener and created into a fugue to represent all three generations. The Blue Devils 'B' staff for the 2005 season will include: Rick Odello -B Corps Director Steve Milina-Corps Manager Vinnie Angelo-Staff Coordinator/Percussion Caption Head Shannon Church-Percussion Instructor Ryan Odello-Percussion Instructor Damon Seid-Percussion Instructor Rudy Garcia-Percussion Instructor John M. Meehan-Brass Designer/Music Director Shawn McElhaney-Brass Caption Head Ken Karlin-Visual Designer Neil Adkison-Visual Caption Head Chery Rauth-Visual Instructor Paul Lynch-Visual Instructor Jon Amistoso-Visual Instructor Jason Davis-Color Guard Caption Head Lisa Lesley-Color Guard Instructor Jeremy Cazes-Color Guard Instructor If you need more information about the 2005 Blue Devils ‘B’ season, please contact: Rick Odello rodello@bluedevils.org Vinnie Angelo Blue Devils 'B' Percussion Caption Head

2004 Blue Devils 'B' Corps Brass, Percussion, Color Guard 'Informational Orientation Meeting' will take place: Sunday, January 11, 2004 12:00pm to 4:00pm Glenbrook Middle School 2351 Olivera Road Concord, Ca *Mandatory for at least one parent/guardian present for meeting. The meeting will be approximately 1 1/2 hours. There will be a music only rehearsal following the meeting, ending at 4:00pm. Percussion: Bring drum sticks Brass: Bring mouthpiece or instrument (if you have one) For more information contact: Corps Directors Rick Odello rodello@bluedevils.org Charles Crisostomo ccrisostomo@bluedevils.org Percussion Caption Head Vinnie Angelo vinnieangelo@aol.com