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This is a dream rep! Brass players, grow a third lung and another set of cahones! I have faith that this will be a banner year for PR. Reading down this list, all I could do is get more excited......then I read Elsa's..........ecstacy!!!!!

I have to admit that I'm excited with what I've seen and heard from the Phantom camp so far. Shane Gwaltney as percussion caption is going to be exciting, the Juliet theme has some definite iconic Phantom possibilities, the all female color guard, and I know there were some excited girls over the new color guard co captions. Add JD Shaw working his brass magic and this should be a memorable year for them. The aforementioned "East of Eden" soundtrack - I listened to it and heard in my head what it could be if it was "Phantomized". I'm looking forward to their production because it sounds like it will be very audience accessable. Draw the audience in and nothing else really matters, does it?

Bump Bump a Dee Bump Bump To Brian and the entire 2010-2011 Pioneer family, best of luck. I hope you cats have a great season. Bobby

They added it last night.

Noticed a sop hole last night as well.

Oh....... 6) Tonight's my (kinda) 20th wedding anniversary. DCI finals in KC, wedding party made up of Florida Wave and vows exchanged in front of the school they were staying. Crushed egg noodles flying everywhere. Wrong date, but it helps me remember to get a gift. Heh.

Here's what I think: 1) BD will win. 2) Crown will take all music performance captions and GE Music over Cadets. 3) Cadets will take All visual captions over Crown. 4) It won't matter what the number or placement, we will have our favorites. 4.1) Here's to hoping that HD footage translates to BluRay come November. 4.2) Synths and electronic instruments have opened up another door, for better or worse. 5) All drum corps participants, no matter their age, which corps they marched, etc., have worked hard all season to put out the best product for the fans. Thank you and job well done.

Okay, here goes absolutely nothing: Allentown 7/31 & 8/1 BD Crown HNC Brass Performance - Harper 18.9 18.9 18.8 GE Music - Zimbleman 19.1 19.3 18.7 Ens Vis - Frank Miller 19.3 19.0 18.8 GE Vis - Marie Czapinski 8/2 N/A 18.6 19.0 Perc Perf - Pippitone 19.2 18.8 18.5 (BD on 7/27, Crown and Cadets on 7/26) GE Music - Fugett 18.6 19.1 18.9 (BD on 7/21, Crown and Cadets on 7/26) Atlanta 7/25 Music Ens - Carbone 18.6 18.7 18.5 Vis Perf - Chumley 19.3 18.4 18.6 San Antonio 7/18 GE Vis - Costanza 18.3 17.7 18.4 Only head to Head scores were used (with the exception of Perc Pef and Fugett GE Music) and only scores from San Antonio to the present. There are no CG scores because I didn't find Lee Carlson judging CG, although he has, of course, judged in other vis captons. Discuss.

Thanks.

Does anyone have the complete list of judges for tonight? Thanks.

Pioneer will be having its final camp prior to move-ins in May next weekend, April 27-29 at Cudahy High School. Spots are available in both the brass line and the color guard. With brass arrangements by Larry Kerchner, one of the recently announced 2007 inductees into the 2007 DCI Hall of Fame and the Pioneer Indoor Percussion Ensemble capturing the gold at Dayton in Independent A, this is shaping up to be a great season. If interested, check out the information on the corps' website at www.pioneer-corps.org.

Sunday, 1 to 5. Hope Rusin, Shane and Joe will see you there!

It's 9:13 am and I, along with some other instructors, are heading to the campsite in a few short hours. Last call, interested kids in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. The band room will be open starting at 12:00.

Alabama Folks! Be sure to email me so we'll have ample copies of parts. See you Saturday!

Texas Folks! Reminder - Give Rustin a call to confirm if you are coming this weekend. Thanks and see you in April.

Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps will be hosting a brass rehearsal in Denton, Texas on April 1st from 1-5 pm. Any new brass players interested in attending are welcome to join us. Here are the details. Time: 1pm - 5pm Address: Singing Oaks Church of Christ 101 Cardinal Drive Denton, TX 76209 What to Bring: Music Stand (the Church we're meeting in does not have stands) Band instruments (Horn, Bb marching instruments would be best) (Tubas, bring your tuba or a convertible if you have one.) Tennis shoes Athletic Clothing (we will have visual instruction) Pencil Cost: $5 to help cover the cost of renting the space. To reserve your spot so we can have plenty of copies of music, please contact: Rustin Honeycutt cell (940) 231-7758 work (903) 564-4249 We're looking forward to seeing you on April 1.

Color Guard candidates who are sending a video - PM me so I can get you in touch with Jason Foster, Color Guard caption head. Thanks.

Pioneer Audition Camp in Alabama!!! The Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps will be holding an audition camp at Phil Campbell High School in Phil Campbell, Alabama on Saturday, March 31st from 1 to 5 pm. The corps is taking members in the color guard, front ensemble and brass line. The 2007 Edition: The 2007 show is entitled “Fields of Green” and includes Gustav Holst’s 1st Suite in Eb, a "big band" treatment of The Rakes of Mallow, a percussion feature intermixing Afro-Cuban rhythms and the Irish standard Irish Washerwoman, and closes with the ballad Minstrel Boy leading into the corps song, Variations on Garry Owen March. The arranger for the brass book this year is famed arranger Larry Kerchner. Larry has written for over 130 drum corps since the 1970’s, including DCI corps such as the Bridgemen, Skyryders and Star of Indiana. The program coordinator and brass caption head is James Scheckler. James is a former DCI brass judge. The color guard is headed by Jason Foster. Jason was a color guard member with Blue Stars and the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. The percussion is headed by Stuart Spoon. Stuart is a 10 year veteran of Pioneer as a marching member and staff member. The drill designer and visual caption head is Bobby Patrick. Bobby has been on visual staff with Capital Regiment and Memphis Sound. Color Guard: Although this camp is being held the same weekend of SCGC Championships, video tryouts will be accepted. You may send your video tryout in either VHS or DVD format to: Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps, Attn: Color Guard – Jason Foster, 4601 W. Holt Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53219. Include in your video the following – basics (drop spins, speed spins, butterflies, angels, etc.) in sets of 16 cts. and at least 1 toss of your choice. If you are proficient on weapons (saber and/or rifle), you may also include demonstrations of either or both also. If you have a part of a routine that you would like to add, by all means, do so. Please do all work to a count track of some type – having someone keep time with a wood block or by playing any music that you can perform to. The tryout camp at Phil Campbell High School will be held from 1 to 5 in the band room. Schedule: 1:00 to 1:45 Welcome and Informational Session (Question and answer for parents and students) 1:45 to 3:00 Brass: Warmup technique and playing block Guard: Stretch and technique block Front ensemble: Technique exercises 3:00 to 3:15 Break 3:15 to 4:00 Brass: Marching basics Guard: Continue technique block Front ensemble: Show music block 4:00 to 4:45 Brass: Playing block Guard: Continue block Front ensemble: Continue show music block 4:45 to 5:00 Wrap up and dismissal What to wear: Think comfort. Depending on the weather, both groups will be outside for at least a portion of the day. Tennis shoes, sweatpants or shorts and t-shirts. What to bring: Color Guard – flags, rifles and sabers will be available, although you’re more than welcome to bring your own equipment. Brass players: Bring your own mouthpiece and, if possible, your own marching or concert instrument. There will be some mellophones, baritones and tubas available for use. Front ensemble: Bring your own mallets. Instruments will be provided. All: Bring a pencil. Cost :FREE! Address: Phil Campbell High School 65 School Avenue Phil Campbell, AL 35581 The band room is located behind the high school. Reservation: Please let us know if you’re planning to attend so we can have plenty of copies of the technique music and the show music. (We will play through a portion of the show music, depending on the turnout.) To reserve your spot, either email or call with the following: Name, instrument, school, current grade in school, plus a way to contact you. (Email or phone) Bobby Patrick Email: Directorofbands1@yahoo.comspam (Remove spam from email address) Phone: (256) 331-2156

I'm with Chris: 1) This sucks and 2) MARCH ANYWHERE! Pioneer has openings in the brass line, front ensemble and the color guard. Our next camp is April 27-29 in Milwaukee, WI. We do have a carpool that would be coming through your general area, so contact us as soon as possible to reserve your spot. www.pioneer-corps.org Wherever you march, march! It's something you can only experience by doing and will be an experience you'll never forget. Best of luck!

If you're looking for a place to march - come on. Like I said somewhere else, we have the busses, the horns, the equipment, the FOOD PROGRAM, the staff and the members. We still have room for you! see www.pioneer-corps.org for more info or come on out to Cudahy Middle School at 8:00 tonight. (I'll be there by 10:00) The feeling of family is something special, and I GUARANTEE once you walk through the doors, you'll be treated as family. Rides available from O Hare and Milwaukee airports!

1) Texas camp went well and we've added some more new blood to the brass line. 2) 30 member mark? Hmmm, reread the last page of this thread for your answer.....again. http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...showtopic=93279

24 hours and many members and staff of the 2007 Pioneer will begin their trek towards Cudahy Middle School (Milwaukee). Will you be among them? This is an exciting time for Pioneer as the Texas camp in February went swimmingly, three more external recruitment camps to go and an uber hot vibe growing as we press closer to the 07 season. (And, a parade on Chicago's south side. 250,000 "happy" Irishmen viewing the "Irish Corps" for their first public performance of the 07 season. What more could you ask for!!!!!) Come join the growing vibe in Milwaukee!!!

Camp is just a day away. Come join us. Spots are still available in the brass line and the color guard. Come be a part of the 2007 Pioneer!

Only one week until the next camp! Book a last minute flight and come join us! St Patty's Day Parade in Chicago! Custom made for Pioneer.

Pioneer's March Camp will be held March 9 - 11 at Cudahy Middle School in Cudahy, Wisconson. Applicants are still being accepted for the brass section and the color guard. Highlights of the March camp are 1) our brass arranger, Larry Kerchner, will be on hand to lend his expert ear to his brass arrangements and 2) the corps will be participating in the Southside St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 11th in Chicago, IL. For more information, point your browser to www.pioneer-corps.org. Come join the family!