MarchandPlay
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with the loss of sullivan and murphy in head positions it will be difficult for them...
do not like
haven't heard of these names before...
Frank is still arranging the music for them, so he is not out of the picture. It says that Ryan Mohney was a trumpet tech last year with them, so he knows the program. Just depends on if these two continue down the "breathe dah" path, or what changes they will make. I do not see this being as a detriment to the corps at all. I believe they will continue to have a great hornline sound. We will have to wait and see how they teach before we make very many assumptions.
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Here is an average of every world class finalist's placing (ONLY taken from the top 12 - years corps were 13th and lower on any given year were not included in this simply because it would take even longer than it already did).
Average Placement
1. Blue Devils - 2.421
2. Anaheim Kingsmen - 3.333
3. The Cadets - 3.500
4. Santa Clara Vanguard - 3.800
5. The Cavaliers - 4.553
6. Phantom Regiment - 4.947
7. Star of Indiana - 5.222
8. 27th Lancers - 5.750
9. Madison Scouts - 6.083
10. Bridgemen - 6.429
11. Oakland Crusaders - 7.000
12. DesPlaines Vanguard - 7.000
13. DeLaSalle Oaklands - 7.000
14. Muchachos - 7.333
15. Suncoast Sound - 7.429
16. Blue Stars - 7.500
17. Bluecoats - 7.958
18. Carolina Crown - 8.000
19. Kilties - 8.000
20. Argonne Rebels - 8.000
21. Boston Crusaders - 8.077
22. Crossmen - 8.500
23. Spirit - 8.944
24. Blue Knights - 9.000
25. Royal Crusaders - 9.000
26. Troopers - 9.000
27. Seneca Optimists - 9.000
28. Glassmen - 9.125
29. Freelancers - 10.000
30. North Star - 10.000
31. Purple Lancers - 10.000
32. St. Andrew's Bridgemen - 10.000
33. Black Knights - 10.000
34. Velvet Knights - 10.125
35. Magic of Orlando - 10.500
36. Guardsmen - 10.500
37. Sky Riders - 11.167
38. Colts - 11.250
39. Cascades - 12.000
40. Dutch Boy - 12.000
41. Bleu Raeders - 12.000
42. Commodores - 12.000
Average Score
1. Blue Devils - 95.499
2. The Cadets - 94.778
3. Star of Indiana - 93.544
4. Santa Clara Vanguard - 93.362
5. Phantom Regiment - 92.359
6. The Cavaliers - 92.258
7. Madison Scouts - 90.423
8. Suncoast Sound - 90.207
9. Boston Crusaders - 89.725
10. Carolina Crown - 89.498
11. Bluecoats - 89.453
12. Blue Knights - 88.345
13. Glassmen - 88.325
14. Crossmen - 87.506
15. Spirit - 86.911
16. Velvet Knights - 86.575
17. Anaheim Kingsmen - 86.433
18. Bridgemen - 86.207
19. 27th Lancers - 86.092
20. Blue Stars - 85.585
21. Magic of Orlando - 84.258
22. Oakland Crusaders - 84.050
23. Cascades - 84.050
24. Colts - 83.956
25. Freelancers - 83.480
26. Royal Crusaders - 82.400
27. Troopers - 82.361
28. Kilties - 82.292
29. Sky Riders - 82.292
30. Dutch Boy - 82.200
31. Muchachos - 81.533
32. DesPlaines Vanguard - 81.250
33. Seneca Optimists - 80.600
34. DeLaSalle Oaklands - 79.950
35. North Star - 79.567
36. Guardsmen - 78.300
37. Argonne Rebels - 78.025
38. Purple Lancers - 77.150
39. St. Andrew's Bridgemen - 77.025
40. Black Knights - 75.750
41. Bleu Raeders - 73.950
42. Commodores - 72.250
And now I am done making long lists like these that take up way too much time...
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Umm... Kevin Ford is about as big as a name as you can have in the world of visual design. I'm trying to think of big names not with anybody right now and all are at about the same level.
Sorry, I didn't mean to phrase it like that, and I adjusted my post accordingly. He has done some great work for them for the past few years, but I think it's time for a big change visually for the Blue Stars. A new drill designer with a fresh perspective for their consistent design team could help a lot.
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Be interesting to see what they do on visual (both drill design and visual staff), a weakness of the corps for awhile on the sheets. Design wise id like to see less reliance on props, and maybe a bit less drill-wise so the show peaks in august instead of september.
As far as these announcements, dont know enough about either name, but another boston guy i see....
I agree, I would love to see them get a new drill writer(not that Kevin Ford is doing them a disservice, but to get a change in drill design for them), and have a visual staff that will push them to the next level. Their playing has been fine, now all they need is a more refined visual and great things could happen.
I also don't know much about the two guys, but as far as I can tell they seem like good choices.
Oh, I also hope last year helped them learn that props might not always be the best route to choose (not to say that they never work, but certain aspects of props do not).
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The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce Tom Santino as Brass Supervisor and Ryan Mohney as Brass Caption Head for the 2012 season. Tom Santino is no stranger to the drum corps activity, instructing some of the top brass lines in the activity over the past 20 plus seasons, and he will take an active role in managing the Blue Stars brass program in 2012. Ryan Mohney is being promoted to brass caption head after his knowledge, enthusiasm and exceptional instructional abilities were clearly demonstrated as the corps' 2011 trumpet instructor."The team of Tom Santino and Ryan Mohney bring a powerful combination of experience and enthusiasm to the Blue Stars 2012 brass program," said Executive Director Brad Furlano. "We have a history of outstanding brass programs at the Blue Stars, and I have no doubt Tom and Ryan will continue that momentum for the upcoming season and beyond."
Tom Santino
Tom Santino also has an extensive background in the drum and bugle corps activity. He performed in The Florida Wave, The Suncoast Sound, and The Blue Devils. Santino's instructional experience in drum corps began in 1990 as a brass instructor with The Magic of Orlando, and includes additional stops on the brass staffs of The Blue Devils, Syracuse Brigadiers, and Boston Crusaders. Tom was the brass caption head for the Boston Crusaders from 1998 to 2001, and 2005 to 2006. Tom currently serves as a clinician and adjudicator with many educational organizations throughout the United States.
Santino received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of South Florida and his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Tom's teaching career began as the founding Director of Bands at G. Holmes Braddock Sr. High School in Miami Florida and includes teaching stops at Indian Ridge Middle School in Davie, Florida and Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Tom is currently an Assistant Principal at McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida.
"I am thrilled to have Tom Santino on our Brass Instructional Team," said Corps Director Howard Weinstein. "He brings a wealth of experience and musicianship to our program, and he is certainly no stranger to the fields of Drum Corps International. I am confident his expertise and instructional background will help take our brass program to the next level."
"Over the past few years I have greatly admired the role the Blue Stars has played in moving the activity forward," said Santino. "I am truly fortunate to join the Blue Stars team and I am really looking forward to the upcoming 2012 season! "
Ryan Mohney
Ryan Mohney was the Blue Stars' trumpet technician during the 2011 season before being promoted to brass caption head for 2012. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Miami University in Ohio and is currently pursuing his Masters of Music in Wind Conducting at the University of Houston. Mohney is a member of the 36th Infantry Division National Guard Band stationed in Austin, Texas. Ryan is a former member of the Bluecoats and has instructed at Centerville High School, Vandalia High School and Lincolnview High School, among other marching band programs.
"I am extremely excited to lead the Blue Stars' brass program in 2012," said Mohney. "Working with Frank and the entire team last season was a tremendous learning experience, and I'm anxious to build on that success in the future. We are assembling a team of exceptional educators and are looking forward to taking the brass program to new heights this season."
"Ryan Mohney's dynamic personality and relentless pursuit of excellence will be a great addition to our caption head team at the Blue Stars," said Corps Director Howard Weinstein. "His energetic and positive approach to instruction was introduced to our students last season and we're extremely excited to see how our brass program can grow under his guidance."
"Ryan is a talented musician and educator," said Blue Stars Brass Arranger and Composer Frank Sullivan. "His drive to teach and motivate young performers is outstanding, and he will be a great leader for the brass program at the Blue Stars."
With most of the main staff at Blue Stars returning in some sorts or another (including Sullivan from caption head/arranger to solely arranger) it looks like they are keeping certain aspects consistent for next year.
Thoughts?
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Bold-ish Predictions:
Blue Stars will not finish in the top 8, and get kicked out of the G8
Teal will make finals
At least one corps (could be World or Open, or both!) will have to have an immediate, urgent fundraising campaign DURING the season - if the announced goal is not met, the corps will stop touring mid-season
1st and 2nd place will be separated by less than 0.04 points
I predict that none of this will happen
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Blue Stars Brass Staff
in DCI World Class Corps Discussions
Posted · Edited by MarchandPlay
There is a video of the non age-outs playing the ballad for the age outs, and I count about 16 from the hornline. And the quality of playing still sounds great with the 64 members still playing. I don't see this number of hornline age outs causing any problems for them.