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The Flying Dutchmen - Quincy, Illinois Iron Cross - Ste Saint Marie, Michigan The Legionaires - Dubuque, Iowa which became Colt. 45 and now Colts....djk pb

thoughts and prayers for my buddy Cozy...pb

does the mean that mooneyes has to give up his 2 valve...what a shame...LOL you guys were GREAT last year Billy...keep up the good work...pb

agreed... you wouldn't happen to be Brian Bowman? LOL please don't mess with me - I'm an old man and was just trying to help this guy out....pb

I've said this many times before...... It's not the piece or the instrument - it's the PLAYER! also remember I'm "old school" and have played on many combinations of pieces and car bumpers (i.e. G Bugles) I believe this gentleman was asking for suggestions for a G bugle i.e. NOT a $4500 Willson 2950 4 valve compensating.... 90% of all great brass playing starts with the breath.... breath deep...the gathering gloom

Bach 6-1/2 AL is a great choice for baris Shilke 51D is a great choice for euphs take a look at Wayne Downey's custom pieces also....pb

I stand corrected by the master... good to CU in Colorado... I still use the BD "techniques" to stay somewhat in "shape" LOL.....djk

My buddy Chuck Naffier (Colt Alumni) arranged this piece for the Crossmen... looks like a nice show for the evil Renegades. One more time Chuck Corea...nice chart...got to play this in 1981

my how drum and brass corps have changed... The running/breathing block is nothing new... The Blue Devils originated the block in 1980/1981... yes - it does improve your breath capacity and physical stamina we also used it to intimidate many corps - and yes it worked.... Blue Devils always had very powerful horn lines - and this was one of the reasons

my how drum and brass corps have changed... The running/breathing block is nothing new... The Blue Devils originated the block in 1980/1981... yes - it does improve your breath capacity and physical stamina we also used it to intimidate many corps - and yes it worked.... Blue Devils always had very powerful horn lines - and this was one of the reasons

I haven't been to "The Planet" in a LONG time and see this is old....... I must clarify my drum corps info... 1972 - 1980 Dubuque Colt .45 and Colts 1981 - Concord Blue Devils 2000 - 2001 Racine Kilts Sr. 2002 - 2003 Chicago Royal Airs Alumni 2004 San Francisco Renegades 2007 Anaheim Kingsmen Alumni yes Gary - I "hopped" and stomped around the drum corps community... rumors rumors rumors..... never marched PR - although it would have been fun to march snare next to Neil Pert.... here it is 2009 - watch for my daughter in the Colts....she rocks! shouts out to Monahan, Mr. Guy Winton, and Tony Sig......three very fine baritone brothers......

"we are sitting in the open, definitely connected to the fan$. we can simply look ofer and talk with them." ofer and udder - your youper is showing...LOL Hey Cozy...pb remember - Anaheim Kingsmen - 2007 DCI Pasadena pass out the business cards...LOL

miss you too bro... I was able to talk with Joe over the weekend...and Greg...and Lynne Love to Benny and Sharon and the entire Wilt clan... Rochester next year for sure...and Redwood will be "in the house". Maybe we can get Tony Pon and Jim Nordin out next year also...pb I wanted to say thanks to Gonzo Cozy for being a great dude to all corps people over the years. Cozy, Mike Boo, and Steve Vickers are the best at keeping the entire drum corps community informed! Thanks to Stuart for photos of the Renegades on the website! My biggest disappointment is that I didn't get to see my bud Tony Signorelli back in action this weekend!

"no surprises, rain, rain, rain, ad nauseum." Ernesto's wrath... or maybe Lothar blowing off a little steam... Good to CU in Madison... we should have talked more. That was Ralph "Redwood" "Mr. Blue Star" Marsh sitting next to me. The main reason I was in Madison was to see my daughter Kayla perform and the Scouts Alumni. Hope to see you again soon...Mr. Gonzo Cozy Chops....pb p.s. glad to see Pat Buzzard win the baritone I & E - wondering why Sarah Houle didn't win - she's a monster in case you didn't know... maybe Dave Landers and I will come out of retirement some day...LOL If Dave Lang ever joins a senior drum corps we are all in for a treat... CU in Paseadena 2007 - The return of the Anaheim Kingsmen and the best 3rd baritone line in the country!!!

BTW, Whitewater was exactly 2 weeks prior to Montreal and not one month as was previously mentioned in this thread. That is correct from my memory. I have this disc at home. It's a good watch and brings back many great memories. CU on the 50...pb

Some excellent FH (bugle) soloists: Hy Dreitzer - Skyliners Pepe Notaro - Skyliners John Sasso - Queensmen, Sunrisers Buzzy Bergdoll - St. Kevin's Steve Buglino - Floyd-Bennett Golden Eagles, Sunrisers Scott Tiret - Blue Devils Chris Nalls - Renegades The best french horn (bugle) player I ever marched with was Kate Gascione - 1981 1982 BD She is playing legit with the B.S.O. if my memory serves me correctly. Scott Clarkson Tiret was my marching instructor... Chris is a great player also...but I've only marched parades with him...LOL...pb

1981 was the first "Ott" award. Moxley handed the trophy to me as we walked off the field...pb

Jim Brady... Adam Rappa and Andy Smart - Blast - excellent trumpet/soprano players Jimmy McFarlane Art West Larrie Dastrup Rich Duarte Roland Garceau Duane Schimmel Jeff Presley Jay Long John Meehan...BD had their share of sop studs the entire upper lead sops of the Renegades Frank Dorrittee Ace Peterson Roger Grupp Joey Pero Frank Ponzo Chris "Primo" Metzger Dave Tippett Greg "Harpo" Blum Chuck Naffier Tommy Meredith Jerry Noonan Al "goober" Chez Jeff Kievit Jeff Mitchell Pete Burneko Doug Huras - all ex drum corps - all wih great "chops" - The list could go on and on - these are dudes that I knew when I marched.

I had a nice filet mignon dinner with my girls when I got back to Denver. The other "big dog" got his meal request. I finally have time to say thanks to everyone in the Royal Airs for great support. Doug Kenyon...aka Fats, Moon Whale, Pooh bear, Colorado, etc..... 1972 - 1980 Colt .45/Colts 1981 Blue Devils 20 year fan of drum and BUGLE corps 2000 - 2001 Kilties Sr. 2001 DCA Baritone Champ 2002 - 2003 Royal Airs 2003 DCA Baritone Champ Proud dad of all Colt Cadets - especially Kayla Dawn Kenyon 2002 - 2003

Thanks for the kind words. It makes the drive from Denver, Colorado to Oswego, Illinois well worth it. p.s. Terri - it was all a dream, wasn't it? I made it back home in one piece. Next week Woodstock and thank god I am flying for this one.

Anyone remember the 1976 Colt. 45 color guard and rifle line? very talented...along with the Kilts, Guardsmen, and Regiment. Also....from the east coast..Quasar, St. Anthonys, and Holly Hawks.... Here's a real old one for ya....The Weber Guardsmen...very good rifle line.

The Regiment can thank Dan Farrell for over the years he has inspired this horn line.

Sorry I missed it - I was warming up with Royal Airs and doing I & E so... I probably bragged too much anyway - sounds like some loud notes were heard though....

Thanks Terri (sometimes it helps to read the entire thread beforehand) LOL Andy (great kid and good drum corps genes) - great review of the entire weekend - you have done your parents and the entire drum corps community proud - keep up the good work!!

great review Andy - now how about the Alumni show...