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The Rocketeers of Huntsville, AL continue to grow. We have a spot for you too! If you are age 18+ and play percussion or brass come check us out. We are competing as a DCA Mini Corps as well as a DCI Sound Sport team. We currently have several available openings in percussion and horn line. Our first performance of the year will be an exhibition at DCI Huntsville on July 27. We are starting to see other DCA/DCI groups form here in the south and hope to help put together a mini corps / sound sport competition here soon. For more information please contact us at one of the following: http://www.therocketeers.org/ https://www.facebook.com/RocketeersDBC rocketeersdbc@earthlink.net Bill Gullatt The Rocketeers Huntsville, AL - Rocket City USA! 256.694.8813 WE PLAY "G"!

I need a Dynasty Bb Baritone parts horn for one I am fixing right now. Needs to have a good valve body and valve set. Bill

I have a nice Dynasty Bb baritone available. Good silver finish. I would give it a 7.5/10. Brand new Protec case. Asking $500. Trades welcome. Looking for more G bugles specifically sopranos but will consider others. Must be 3 valve Kanstul. Will post pictures tomorrow. Horn located in Harvest, AL Bill Gullatt rocketeersdbc@earthlink.net 256.694.8813

The Rocketeers are working move up to Mini Corps. Who else has plans to do the Mini Corps competition this year? Capital Brass? Fugatives? Star United? ???

Got ours last night! Thanks White Sabers! The Rocketeers

Does anyone have a horn loan/rental agreement that I can view to get some ideas for The Rocketeers? Now that we own some horns I am thinking it might be a good idea to have something in writing to those who take them out on loan or rental. Bill

No horn? No problem. We just purchased additional Kanstuls from White Sabers! Thanks White Sabers!

The Rocketeers Drum & Bugle Corps All brass and percussionists who are interested in checking out The Rocketeers are welcome to attend our open rehearsals. The Rocketeers are D&BC is open ages 18 and up. Drum Corps is alive and well in North Alabama! Feel free to contact us for more information or to let us know you will be joining us. Date: Nov. 4, 2012 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 5555 Wall Triana Highway Madison, AL 35758 Upcoming Rehearsal schedule: Nov 4 Nov 18 Dec 2 Dec 16 Jan 6 Jan 20 Feb 3 Feb 17 Mar 3 Mar 17 Mar 31 The Rocketeers Huntsville, AL rocketeersdbc@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/RocketeersDBC Bill Gullatt - 256.694.8813

The Rocketeers are pleased to announce that Thomas Peterson has been selected as music director for the 2013 season. His experience as a brass insructor & band director are vital to the growth of The Rocketeers. Thomas is a charter member of The Rocketeers and has previous drum corps experience with Blue Stars, SouthWind and Music City Legend.

I am fairly new to DCA and I don't want my comments to be construed as criticism so I will apologize in advance. Last year I had a concern that our I&E sheet for Ensemble had nothing more than a number on it. I contacted Dick Pronti and expressed my concern. He was apologetic and stated that the judges were supposed to put constructive comments on the sheets. I posted here and asked the question if others experienced the same and they had. My post was not to slam DCA but to have some dialog in a public forum. When Kevin Hassan was given the I&E responsibility I sent my comments to him as well. The Rocketeers got comments this year. Thank you! When I had posted my comments last year I also asked several questions about the mini corps "class". someone made the comment that "mini corps is not a DCA class". This may be true but maybe it is time to make it one. In this thread I saw the comment "You aren't DCA members. Be glad they give you the opportunity to play". This made me wonder why is that? I have asked DCA before about membership and it had to do with what level you were competing at. Why is there not some kind of affiliate membership to cover ensembles, mini corps, alumni corps? When The Rocketeers first applied to compete I&E last year we got a nice email welcoming us and congratulating us on being the first DCA corps from Alabama. So what do we do to become a member corps. I am sure there are many groups that competed at I&E that are not "members" but given the chance they would be. Likewise I see this as a benefit to DCA. Currently they have a list of "Member Corps" but if someone is brand new to DCA and looking for a corps , small groups that are not competing don't seem to exist. If someone is looking for info on DCA for a corps that did not compete this year you get nothing. Not everyone can participate in a competing marching corps however they may be interested in finding an ensemble to play with. They may have an interest in helping with a corps like MCL or Alliance that was inactive in the current season but in a rebuilding phase. So that is my few cents worth. Bill

Come South! Huntsville, AL Nashville, TN Atlanta, GA ... We have plenty of places.

Before I go spend $150 + on a case I thought I would see if anyone has an extra one. Need something in decent condition to replace a damaged case. This for a Dynasty marching baritone but I don't think the brand will matter. They should fit the same. Bill 256.694.8813

SOLD!!!

SOLD

Rocketeers are on G Bugles

Sale Pending!

$25 each and $100 on the Contra would be a fair price for the lot. Note - This is not an offer!

I am open to offers. Other bugles, trombones, mellophones ... Mustang parts, scout memorabilia ... I'll listen.

Kanstul lists their prices: (from post above and Kanstul website) Soprano - $880 Powerbore Soprano - $950 Alto - $1085 Mellophone - $1085 French Horn - $1425 Baritone - $1425 Baritone Grande - $1465 Euphonium - $2500 Contra - $6835 Contra Grande - $8090 Dynasty (I got this from Dynasty Feb/2011) 010-M354S Soprano $1,550.00 010-M363S Mellophone $1,850.00 010-M371S Baritone $2,450.00 010-M378S Contrabass $10,950.00 (no case) 010-M380S Contrabass $17,950.00 (no case) Case for Contrabass, molded, w/wheels $900.00 Used horns pop up here frequently. FYI: The Rocketeers are slowly going all Kanstul. Everyone owns their own horns and we have a few loaners for new people. Bill

Double check the prices. Some of the Kanstuls even beat Dynasty on price.

Sale Pending!

This horn is still available.

I got this horn about a year ago. (Note - It is probably a 10 to 15 year old horn and not a new one but is a beauty). It had a dent in the rear bell curve and the lip on the bell was rolled. I had both of these places repaired then polished the horn. Work was done by Southeastern Musical in Huntsville, AL. I have one spot that needs soldered and am taking it by the shop today to get that done. Will post more pics this evening. It is a beautiful horn that plays very well. Much less back pressure than my Dynasty. This picture was a year ago after I got it back from the shop. I have since replaced the valve buttons with a new set from Kanstul. Asking $650. Bill 256.694.8813 rocketeersdbc@earthlink.net

We are already discussing MiniCorps for next year. Come support us in ensemble this year. We need to have DCA finals here in Alabama!

I have a Dynasty G Baritone for sale. I think it is an earlier Dynasty as it seems longer than my other Dynasty and the tuning slides are straight. Asking $285 + shipping. Trades welcome. Located in North Alabama 35749. Bill 256.694.8813 rocketeersdbc@earthlink.net