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When it comes to the Brass Ensemble competition DCA doesn't follow or enforce the current rules. David Martin

I know the Hit Men Brass Band WON'T be invited.

Make sure you start with a mouthpiece that sounds good in all registers. The cup should be large enough to accommodate easy lip buzzing after your lips fill with blood. (after a few minutes of playing) Most Important (90% AIR 10% LIP) Good Luck!

It was something very special!

Is he the "Gascissor" as in Hardy "Gascissor"?

Looks like St. Joe's of the mid to late 60's. One of the finest french horn players that ever played in drum corps, Joe Olverd (unbeatable at I&E's of the 60' and 70's) Baritone player I'm not sure who he is. The soprano player is Lavern Dewitt.

Right on Jeff!

"BAGHEAD"

One hellava drummer and a wonderful human being. RIP Buddy David more "FUZZY" pic's available on Hit Men Brass Band

Phoenix loves the Sentinels and wished them the best of luck.

I play a DYNASTY at DCA in 1999!

The Hit Men were amazed how our new Bb/F DYNASTY's improved tone quality, intonation, and blend. We couldn't be more pleased with them!

Wonderful job Kevin, Jeff an all. Thank You

The stadium works better than a baseball stadium and not as well as a football stadium. I wish it had a little larger seating capacity. But for DCA it seemed to do the job.

The police presence was highly visible and they were helpful an friendly. I saw a peaceful environment outside the stadium all weekend. Kudos to RPD!

I sounded great!

Rochester hosted a wonderful event in every way. The weather helped too!

Times Please!

Hey Guy's, Where is tonights order of appearance posted? David

Cozy, Ok, there's good news and bad news, bad first: Bennigan's is no more! good news: It's now called The Main Street Bar and Grill Also, the brass ensemble competition looks to be the best ever. Think about catching some of it. See you there at 7:45. David

The Martin's from Upstate NY. Harvey (Dad) 1937- 1976 baritone, instructor and administration (met wife in D.C., 1947) Shirley (Mom) 1940-1976 D.M., support staff (she made Roch. Phoenix's uniforms) David (Son) 1955- present too much to list Garry (Son) 1961- 1977, 2006- present (currently on the Crusader's board of director's) Tim (Son) 1963- 1977, 2000- present (currently on the Carolina Crown's board of director's) Scott (Son) 1966- 1980, 2003-2005 So far, a total of 182 years and still going! Dad with 1955 Rochester Grey Knights

Somehow active every year, since 1955, in the marching activity (performer, rifle, bugle, trumpet, french horn, drum major, staff, instructor, arranger, judge, junior, senior, alumni, independent, parades, on the field, in the pit, on the stage, UDC, AL, VFW, DCA, DCI, DCE, DCM, RCA, ICA). I hope to continue another 20 years. It certainly flew by! David

John, Thank you for the kind words. Shamrock Festival Committee, The Hit Men Brass Band would like to publicly thank the Reilly Raiders ( Carol, Frank, Tony and Al, to name a few) for giving us the opportunity and artistic freedom to entertain your wonderful audience (supporters) at the Shamrock Festival Concert this year. We also appreciated the extra effort, you put forth, that made our trip so special. You folks took care of it all, and then some. Thank you all. Appreciation is also due to Lambertville for their willingness to share. We owe you one, just ask! THANKS The Hit Men look forward to the next time our paths cross this Labor Day Weekend! Musically Yours, David Martin, Director The Hit Men Brass Band

The Hit Men Brass Band play DYNASTY and LOVE them!

James, Dr. Ostrander is the best teacher I ever had. Tell the Doctor, David Martin student of Herbert Mueller, I.C. class of '78 sends his best. If you go to Barnum, find me and say 'hi". Keep playing James. David Martin