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I wonder if these cats are coming this camp? (maybe they can help you know who!!!!!) (that contra sounds like Peanut) (will they learn the Drum Corps Hussle? ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=M-mC1PkYbnM (hmmmm....sounds familiar --- Greg??????)

Directions to the school have been added to CAMP 5 Announcement.

Excelsior Drum and Bugle Corps The August Rush Continues Please Mark Your Calendars for EXCELSIOR ==> C.A.M.P...5 ! March 5 and 6, 2011 SAT 8am-Registration 9-6 CAMP SUN 8am-Registration 9-4 CAMP ... Cohoes High School 1 Tiger Circle Cohoes, NY 12047 . General Directions: From points east or south: Take Route 787 North. Stay on 787 past all of the Troy exits, and do not take the Bennington, Vt., exit. Turn left at the third set of traffic lights (Bridge Avenue). Drive over the railroad tracks. Bear left onto Columbia Street. Drive past Middle School and turn right at second light after Middle School onto Simmons Avenue. Take the next left (a four-way stop) onto Elm Street and continue straight to the High School. From points north or west: Follow the Northway (Route 87) to Cohoes (Exit 7) and bear right at end of ramp onto Route 9N. After 1/4 mile, turn right at first traffic light onto Route 9R. Go straight at the next light, past Latham Ford. Continue on Route 9R, which becomes Columbia Street. Turn left onto Simmons Avenue at the third traffic light. At a four-way stop, turn left unto Elm Street. Go straight to the High School. . Camp 5 Notes The Book has been Covered. DRILL CAMPS BEGIN Patrick White will be flying in from Parts Unknown, WI - so no time to waste!!!!! . Food for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner will be available at reasonable prices. For Further Camp Details, Contact : excelsiordrumajor@gmail.com Phone : 518-708-1107 Visit Excelsior's Website Please plan to attend the next Excelsior Camp - You will like what you see (and hear). And please bring a friend or two with you.....There are some spots still open - IT's TIME TO COMMIT OR SIT. Come experience the August Rush....

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Excelsior Drum and Bugle Corps The August Rush Continues Please Mark Your Calendars for EXCELSIOR ==> C.A.M.P...4 ! Feb 19 and Feb 20, 2011 : SAT 8am-Registration 9-6 CAMP SUN 8am-Registration 9-4 CAMP Lansingburgh High School 320 Seventh Ave. Troy, NY 12182 . Directions: I-87 (NYS Thruway) north to Exit 23, which leads directly onto 787 north. Proceed on 787 north into Cohoes. Take right onto Ontario Street (Rt. 470). Continue over the 112th Street Bridge to 5th Avenue. Turn right onto 5th Ave. Continue on to 107th St. Take a left onto 107th St. LHS is at the corner of 107th St. and 7th Ave. . Camp 4 Notes Some spots still open for immediate assignments, including: - Front Ensemble (Mallet Players, Auxiliary Percussion, Timpani Player) - Color Guard (All experience levels) - Lower Brass (Baritones, Contra Bass) - Mellophones (Experienced Players) * DRILL INSTRUCTION STARTS IN MARCH CAMPS * . Food for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner will be available at reasonable prices. For Further Camp Details, Contact : excelsiordrumajor@gmail.com Phone : 518-708-1107 Visit Excelsior's Website Please plan to attend the nesxt Excelsior Camp - You will like what you see (and hear). And please bring a friend or two with you.....Come experience the August Rush.... ...and do the "Drum Corps Hustle"

Members of the Sun Devils, The Excelsior organization is sad to hear that you won't be fielding a corps this year. Excelsior understands how difficult it is to get "all the wheels turning" to get a corps on the field. We wish you every success in your quest to return next year. Excelsior Drum and Bugle Corps

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"Excelsior" - translated from Latin as "ever higher", also loosely but more widely know as "onward and upward." Here is the latest! "The August Rush" continues with an insanely successful 3rd camp weekend! Excelsior's dedicated members are not dropping the ball on this years profound head start. Corps Director Donel Mataruga led the entire corps during block, teaching them the "The Drumcorps Hustle" - a creative way to implement focus and technique! This was a favorite among all members...even the *ehemmm* less limber of the pack. Donel along with Prostaff members, Ben, Dave and Joey ran 75 minute ensemble blocks on each day. Determined Horn and Drum line members radiated a confident, focused attitude as they rattled off parts 1, 2 and 3. At the conclusion of Camp #3, the corps' horns and drums are playing through Parts 1,2 and 3 solidly; and the Guard has ensembled the routine for "Children of Sanchez." Take a listen to sultry-screamin' sop soloist Greg Mataruga playing over Children of Sanchez, and much, much more! Click HERE for sound clips from last weekend; Rockin' ! From the Drumline Percussion caption head/arranger Ben Schwartz and Prostaff member Doreen Sandoor taught both Parts 2 and 3 to the pit and battery. "I'm Gonna Fly Someday" is the percussion feature for "The August Rush". Battery and Pit can be heard playing a tasty feature. A great mixture of glitz, glamour and groove! Part 3, "Hill Where the Lord Hides/Bellavia" begins with a series of builds as snares and mellophones comp the rock-um sock-um melody of "Hill Where the Lord Hides". Hill slides seamlessly into Mangione's mother-dedicated, fan-favorite; "Bellavia". X-percussion provides a reflective, surreal texture to this segment. Excelsior is still in need of talented front ensemble players. We're looking to fill these spots ASAP- **Please continue to check back for some VERY cool X-Percussion news from South America!** From the Color Guard The color guard has learned the routine for Children of Sanchez. Prostaff member Dale Keeney is never at a loss for teaching the guard some new and very sweet visual tricks! Dale also wowed guard members with his user-friendly home-made sabres! The guard is small but talented, please contact us if you're interested in joining the Excelsior family. This year's "Rush" is contagious! From the Hornline The hornline has finished learning this years music! After warm-up on Saturday and Sunday, the line learned this years gorgeous, lush ballad "Paris Without You" which transitions into the in-your-face, fast paced closer; "Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor". Prostaff members Joey, Greg, Dan, Dave and Daulton held thorough sectionals both days to solidify the music learned at previous camps - a huge help for cleaning! All the tunes were brought together and ensemble with the drumline ... thanks to all members for their preparation, and keep your sights on the "Glow Stick." ---------------------- It is a tall order to grow a drum corps these days, and we want you to know that we are working non-stop to build our organization: for our sake; and for the sake of the activity. We will continue to keep you informed of our progress, and hope you can somehow become involved with us! The proof of the pudding is in the eating; and boy can the X-support-chefs back that one up! Contact us @ excelsiordrumajor@gmail.com; and make your plans to be at our next camp on February19th and 20th! Click HERE for sound clips from last weekend! Magic happens when talented, like minded individuals come together for a common goal. Excelsior is still looking to add talented and dedicated members to its roster. Get off the fence and be a part of "The August Rush"; with the ever ambitious Drum Corps from the Capitol District of New York State...EXCELSIOR!

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Excelsior Drum and Bugle Corps...C...A...M...P......3... The Show: The August Rush Continues.......... Please Mark Your Calendars for EXCELSIOR ==> C.A.M.P...3 ! Jan 22 and Jan 23, 2011 (CAMP 3 weekend is here!): SAT 8am-Registration 9-6 CAMP SUN 8am-Registration 9-4 CAMP LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE STILLWATER HIGH SCHOOL 1068 NORTH HUDSON AVENUE STILLWATER NY LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE LOCATION CHANGE From Thruway (Exit 23) and I-90 take I-787 North to End of Highway. Take right on to Rt. 4 and 32. Continue on Rt. 4 and 32 for approximately 13 miles to Stillwater High School. Plenty of FREE parking in front of the school. Food for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner will be available at reasonable prices. For Further Camp Details, Contact : excelsiordrumajor@gmail.com Phone : 518 708 1107 Visit Excelsior's Website

Happy New Year! From Everyone At Excelsior Drum and Bugle Corps The August Rush Has Started and Continues at Camp 3 on Jan 22 and 23 More Info to Follow...

* Stay tuned for Excelsior Camp 3 Info * Happy New Year!!! In 2011, Drop that Game Controller, Remote, Cup Cake and/or Bag of Chips and put a Horn, Drum Stick, Mallet, Flag Pole, Saber, or Rifle IN YOUR HANDS! Drum Corps is Alive and Well in the Capital District! BE PART OF IT!!!! Horrray!!

"Excelsior" - translated from Latin as "ever higher", also loosely but more widely know as "onward and upward." Here is the latest! As announced in previous posts, this years production "The August Rush" features the music of the legendary Rochester, NY-native artists Chuck Mangione and Don Potter. "August Rush" refers to the imminent rush that we in the Drum Corps activity feel come August. Part 1 - Children of Sanchez Part 2 - I'm Gonna Fly Someday Part 3 - Hill Where the Lord Hides-Bellavia Part 4 - Paris With You-Legend of the One Eyed Sailor The Corps' second camp kicked off on an icy December weekend at Troy, NY's Lansingburgh Central School. With horns, sticks and flags in hand; members dove head first into parts 2 and 3 of this years exciting production. New members quickly learned Children of Sanchez and blasted through the new material. Newest music staff member Doreen Sandor rolled up her sleeves and inspired the front ensemble to achieve new heights while Percussion writer/caption head Ben Schwartz worked the young and very talented battery extensively. The percussion was key in pulling Children of Sanchez together. The clarity and smoothness is staggering for this time of year! BRAVO! P.S. Stay posted for some very exciting Excelsior percussion news from South America! Under the direction of Dave Bournazian, Greg Mataruga and Joe Pero, Excelsior's brass-line solidly played through parts 1, 2 and 3. This years hornline has displayed a discipline and self-motivation that has in turn inspired the entire organization. Every individual who attended camp #1, return for camp #2 and had practiced their parts! A real cosmic inspiration! We can still use a few low brass members to fill out the bottom end. Dale Keeney has a group of experienced and talented guard members to work with this season. The guard wowed parents and members at the Sunday night show-and-tell. Dale is teaching the guard some very cool tricks that will really bring "The August Rush" to life. Check out their video on Facebook! The guard is always looking for new members. Please reach out to us if you're interested in making the commitment this season! Most importantly, the entire compliment is beginning to experience the traditional drum corps spirit that makes this activity magical- new, lasting friendships and a dedication to excellence and achievement! At the conclusion of the weekend, the corps reached their goal of working the ensemble of part 1 in its entirety. Take a listen to some clips from camp #2 - (you may need to update your browser add-on to listen) http://www.excelsior...P-I-AND-II.html The 2011 Excelsior Drum and Bugle Corps is indeed encompassing the heritage of its name. This years production of "The August Rush" promises to be the most talented group of drum corps enthusiasts in the corps' history! Being a relatively new corps, we've consistently gained momentum throughout our existence. It is a tall order to grow a drum corps these days, and we want you to know that we are working non-stop to build our organization: for our sake; and for the sake of the activity. We will continue to keep you informed of our progress, and hope you can somehow become involved with us! The proof of the pudding is in the eating! Contact us and make your plans to come to our next camp on January 22nd and 23rd at Lansingburgh Central School in Troy, NY! Excelsior is still looking to add talented and dedicated members to its roster. Get off the fence and be a part of "The August Rush"; with the ever ambitious Drum Corps from the Capitol District in New York State...EXCELSIOR!

Here are some pictures I promised: THE AUGUST Rush begins..... Guard is busy: Drummers at work: Hornline is busy (looks like Santa stopped by): (Reminder: HORN ANGLES PLEASE) Ensemble time: Hey is that Bob Fizette? Mellophone? No he is really a Sop! and part of the ProStaff Visual team! Welcome! Basic Basics: Some Goodies from the FOX FACTOR: Holiday Parade - Schenectady, NY Happy Holidays - SEE YOU IN JANUARY ??? I HOPE SO!!!!

*** Excelsior held its second camp of the 2011 season this past weekend. *** New faces both in the corps and ProStaff. A sincere thank you to all! *** The staff agreed that it was a very productive camp, and that the corps shows much potential for the 2011 season. The hornline, under the direction of Joe Pero and Greg Mataruga, has finished: Part 1 - Children of Sanchez Part 2 - I'm Gonna Fly Someday / Bellavia Part 3 - Hill Where the Lord Hides of the show, and played all 3 tunes by the end of the weekend at "show and tell.". Under the Direction of Ben Schwartz, the drumline is rocking as well. They have learned Part 1 - Children of Sanchez A new Cadence Several Warm-up Exercises that had Santa shaking it....and plan to have Part 2 (their DRUM FEATURE) and Part 3 done at the January Camp. Doreen Sandor stepped in this weekend and led the newly formed front ensemble into Part I of the show as well as several warm-up exercises. Welcome Doreen to the ProStaff. The color guard, under the Direction of Dale Keney, is working very hard. They "wowed" everyone during "show and tell" with some very neat moves. Well done folks! I chatted with Patrick White, Director of the Visual Program, and he is anxiously waiting to begin drill work. We anticipate starting drill lessons at Camp 5 in March (maybe sooner). Director and Drum Major Donel Mataruga led the basics program again and kept everyone "on their toes" and "in line." A very good job indeed. Under the Direction of MJ Corrado, the Fox Factor was very busy this weekend too, and did a great job feeding the crew and taking care of operations. They are hugely needed and are vital to the corps. Thank you. AND ONE HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE MEMBERS FOR A GREAT WEEKEND!!!! I promise to have photos up tonight. Big dummy that I am, I forgot to bring my camera to the gym for our "show and tell" segment of the camp, and missed the opportunity for a lot of great shots, especially the guard work. I am trying to collect some to post from the members. I have a few at home. The camp closed out with a moving rendition of "Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas" led by Director Mataruga and Joe Pero, with some of the other ProStaff joining in. Well done! Hope to see more faces at the January (22-23) CAMP 3. (more on that later...). Happy Holidays! Dan Hines Staff Co. Excelsior

THIS SATURDAY/SUNDAY.... (READ ABOVE....) THANK YOU!

Also....We are looking for that all important FOX FACTOR: (Friends Of EXcelsior) -- OUR SUPPORT STAFF

Excelsior Drum and Bugle Corps C...A...M...P......2 ... The Show: The August Rush! Continues.... ... ... The Hornline finished the OPENER - A wonderful Synergy of Mangione tunes including "The Children of Sanchez" ... Next, Excelsior will visit the Percussion Feature- "I'm Gonna Fly Someday" A Calypso Juiced Favorite of The Residents of Rochester ... The Concert will round out with a moving rendition of "Bellavia" (Beautiful Way) finding its way to "The Hill Where the Lord Hides" ... Excelsior will then introduce to Drum Corps The Exit - "Paris Without You" ringing off the back stage leading into a heart-pounding energetic "Legend of the One Eyed Sailor" Joe Pero Style!!! ... Please Mark Your Calendars for EXCELSIOR ==> C.A.M.P..2 ! ... Dec 11th and 12th, 2010: SAT 8am-Registration 9-6 CAMP SUN 8am-Registration 9-4 CAMP ... The Lansingburg High School 107th and 7th Ave North Troy, NY ... ... Plenty of FREE parking. Drive behind the School's Main Entrance. Park Near the New Gym Entrance. You Should See the Corps Truck Parked Outside. Food for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner will be available at reasonable prices. For Further Camp Details, Contact : excelsiordrumajor@gmail.com Phone : 518 708 1107 Visit Excelsior's Website Come see for yourself. LOOK - LISTEN - FEEL. Then decide!

Ed, I believe there are some out on Facebook, but I cannot access them from here. (Some of the kids recorded some ensemble time.) You can check there. I am sure when its time, the Director will post something more formal and appropriate (music rights etc. may be an issue - I don't really know). Thanks for the interest.