John M. Johnson

So, what I hear you saying is that the BUCS are coming to Florida is 2013?! How's about another parking lot throw down ala Baltimore 2010 in the cruise terminal? Then we will join you on your quest on the high seas! The deal is good. I might just do this.

I wanted to extract this post from our other thread... We are also looking for a Corps Director for the Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps competitive musical unit. Duties include, but not limited to: Reports to the Executive Director Assists Executive Director with yearly budget, rehearsal schedules, recruiting, and equipment Attends DCA meetings Responsible for and in charge of all drum and bugle corps operations Works with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator to make final decisions on all staff acquisitions and releases Selects DCA shows to attend each year Responsible for creating all trip itineraries Primary contact to charter bus company Attends each camp/rehearsal/performance Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience in other management positions Strong familiarity with marching band or drum corps daily operations Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills Must have experience in planning and scheduling Computer skills: Mac OSX, Windows, Office Suite, etc... Self motivated individual that knows how to work on a team Able to handle multiple projects with little or no supervision All candidates, please send your resumes to the Executive Director - John "JJ " Johnson - execdirector@sundevilsdrumcorps.org I look forward to speaking to all candidates soon! LEAVE NO DOUBT

Sun Devils join Cars 4 Causes® The Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps recently penned a partnership with Cars 4 Causes®. Cars 4 Causes® is "The Charity That Gives to Charities."®. For over 13 years, they have received more than $100 million in vehicle donations and have shared the proceeds with more than 15,000 other charitable organizations just like the Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. Automobile donations can be accepted anywhere! So if you have an old clunker that you are looking to get rid of, please consider Cars 4 Causes® and The Sun Devils. The entire organization is very excited about this new opportunity and are looking forward at the great potential this new partnership will garner.

Hey Ed, You coming down to either of the shows this summer? If so, I got the first round!

That about sums it up!

Devil's Inferno Paintball Tourney is TODAY!!! SUPER EXCITED!!!

TOMORROW! Let's have some fun and support our drum corps too! In light that you may not be able to attend, we also accept donations on our website! I will provide DCP with an event report next week. Thank you so much!

I just tripped over this BUMP in the road REMINDER - Sun Devils PAINTBALL : This Saturday from 12:30pm-4pm. ALL ARE WELCOME! Help be a part of the Sun Devils resurgence of 2012!!!

Greetings DCPers! The wheels have been spinning down here in Florida. We are busily preparing ourselves for DCA re-entry in 2012. We have been focusing on fundraising quite heavily for the last few months and have devised a fun way to raise monies for the corps! Devil's Inferno is our official branded, annual paintball tourney. Many of you may have seen our paintball tourney announcement on Facebook. Please consider this posting as our formal invitation to YOU...if you are in Florida at the time :-) We encourage to you come on down for a day of fun, food, and possibly some welts! Link to the Facebook Invite Welcome to the FIRST ANNUAL Sun Devils Paintball Tournament, "Devil's Inferno!" May 28, 2011 Please arrive at 12:30pm. YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WAIVER FORM PRIOR TO THE EVENT! You can find the waiver on the B&D Army Paintball site: http://www.bdarmynavy.com/.'>http://www.bdarmynavy.com/. Just click on waiver form on left side. Everyone, regardless of age, will need to print out,sign, and bring it to the event. Finalized information will be provided as we get closer to the event. However we do need to have an idea of how many people are showing up. This event is open to ALL including Sun Devils, friends, families, or paintball buffs. Please get your friends to come with you!!!! Cost: $35 / entry fee per person. Includes paintball marker rental, mask, and UNLIMITED AIR! *If you have your own gear (marker and mask), the cost will be only $25 Case of paint: $40 (Usually can split between two people) B&D Army Paintball Field: http://www.bdarmynavy.com/ 941.484.7045 :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil:

Congratulations to our Florida brothers and sisters in corps! Welcome to DCA and welcome to DCA South! On behalf of the entire Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps organization, we wish you the BEST of luck this season!!! Do us proud at DCA!

That horn line has been sold already.

Wow! That is all I can say. I feel quite humbled by all the positive responses. We have many irons in the fire to get our house right. And if all goes well, we hope to send a Sun Devils contingent to the Baltimore parades...this year! Even though we will not be competing this year, the Sun Devils will remain together and strong. However personally, I will miss the DCA camaraderie that I experienced last year: the time we spent with Bucs at the parade overnight site, DCA retreat, Dinosaur BBQ, etc... The list goes on. I really like SDWBD! Keep an eye out on our website and DCP for SD updates throughout the year.

The weekend is fast approaching! Join us for our first 2011 camp! The weather forecast is looking rather nice for January. Be a part of the 2 time DCAS Class A Champions, Sun Devils! I say good day! GO SUN DEVILS!

The beach is not that far away from the school! As always, SS is MORE THAN WELCOME to come run laps with us...in July...in Florida

July 16 as a matter of fact It will be held at our home, North Port High School.

The 2011 season marks The Sun Devils FOURTH year as a competitive all age drum and bugle corps. The Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps will hold our first camp of 2011 on January 22nd and 23rd at North Port High School in North Port, FL. We have openings in all sections including: Brass Percussion Front Ensemble Color Guard (flags and weapons) Our entire 2011 production book, "Chasing The Atlantic", is complete and ready to be handed out. (A formal announcement of the pieces is soon to follow). As always, our doors are open to all, even if you are just visiting Florida on vacation. Stop by our rehearsal and say hi! Click here to join the Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps Family! Guess who is hosting a DCA South show this year??? Here is a hint...SD NEXT CAMP January 22nd 9:00am - 8:00pm January 23rd 9:00am - 5:00pm North Port High School 6400 West Price Boulevard North Port, FL 34291

*****OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE***** A few major updates to report to the masses. 1. Sun Devils launch NEW website: http://www.sundevilsdrumcorps.org. Lots of new features have been added to the new site. In order strengthen our brand as a drum corps, we decided to add the word "drum" to our URL. This creates more of a separation from Arizona State and establishes us more as a separate entity on the internet. 2. 2011 Production Announced: The Sun Devils 2011 Production entitled, "Chasing The Atlantic", will feature musical selections by Leonard Bernstein, Enya, and Francis McBeth. Exact musical selections to follow shortly. In the meantime, please enjoy our 2011 Production trailer either on our website or here: http://vimeo.com/16986696 3. INFERNO Indoor Percussion Ensemble formed: Newly created INFERNO Indoor Percussion Ensemble will perform as Independent A for the 2011 indoor season. INFERNO will be headed up by Front Ensemble Caption Head, Lorianne Keeney. Auditions will be held at North Port High School on December 4 and 5 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. For more information on these three major updates, please visit http://www.sundevilsdrumcorps.org

Thanks Ed. We really appreciate your great comments about the corps. You have a spot with the Sun Devils should you ever decide to relocate. And when you do, Wing House...all day and all night.

Join The Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps at our second Open House on November 14, 2010 from 10am-4pm. The Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps is in its 4th year of existence and 3rd year in competition.

*****SUN DEVILS OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE***** 10/29/2010 It is with great pleasure in that we announce two new FANTASTIC additions to the Sun Devils staff for the 2011 season. We plan on having a very positive and successful season ahead of us. As we grow and develop as a corps, we strive to better ourselves each and every year. Bobby Jones, of Owings Mills, MD will be joining the Sun Devils staff as our Visual Designer. Jones is a freelance Visual Designer and Program Consultant for many High School Marching Bands, Winterguards, Indoor Percussion Ensembles and Drum and Bugle Corps throughout the country. Jones has been the Visual Designer and Caption Head for the Crossmen (2006), the Hawthorne Caballeros (2007), and currently is the Visual Designer for the Jersey Surf and Visual Designer and Caption Head for the DCA World Champion Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps. (2005, 2008 to Present) Bobby is also an adjudicator for the USSBA marching band circuit.

Bobby lives at home with his wife Amy and puppy Myron. 
 David Wing, a native of Brookfield, WI, joins the staff as our newest horn line tech. Wing is also very excited and ready to get to work. Wing graduated from Southeastern University in 2008 with his degree in Music Education (K-12). He participated in numerous ensembles including Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Brass Quintet, Symphony Orchestra and played in the Orchestra for numerous musicals and operas. He was also actively involved in MENC (National Assoc. for Music Education). He was elected for two terms as FCMENC Secretary (Florida Collegiate MENC) and served the entire state of Florida. Wing did his student teaching in Auburndale, Florida at Stambaugh Middle School. Currently, Wing is the band director at Woodland Middle School in North Port, FL. Mr. Wing is also an assistant director of the North Port Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps at North Port High School. Wing is a member of the FMEA (Florida Music Educators Association), MENC, FBA (Florida Bandmasters Association), and the NBA (National Band Association). Once again, please join us in welcoming Bobby Jones and David Wing to the Sun Devils family!

******OFFICIAL SUN DEVILS PRESS RELEASE***** 10/23/2010 The Sun Devils announce Vic Kulinski as the new Percussion Caption Head. The Sun Devils are very honored to work with such a drum corps legend as Vic. Vic Kulinski has been active in the Marching and Performing Arts as a performer, director, arranger and teacher for over 40 years. His drumlines have consistently been in the top of their class. He has won numerous individual awards as a snare and multi tenor drummer as well as drum major. He has won the DCA World Championships Class A Best Drum Major Award 6 Times, and has consistently placed in the Top 5 in the DCA I&E Championships on snare drum since 1989. He has arranged and taught award winning High School Band programs such as Norwalk,Naugutuck and Shelton Conn HS Bands, Cypress Creek HS Band, William R Boone HS Band, University HS Band, Citrus HS Band and Middleburg HS Band. In the Drum & Bugle Corps arena, he has written, taught and/or directed the 3 time DCA World Champion - Conn Hurricanes, 2 Time DCA Class A World Champions and 3 Time DCA Class A Best Percussion- Heat Wave of Orlando, and 8 time DCA Open Class Finalist -Atlanta Corps Vets. He has directed and arranged for Spit Fire Indoor Percussion and is founder/director and arranger for 2 Time WGI Regional and Florida Federation of Colorguards Independent A Class Silver Medalists Riptide Indoor Percussion Ensemble. He has performed with such Walt Disney World groups as Da JAMMitors, Founders of Freedom and Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps, and the Rhythm Rascals. He also performed and wrote for JAM BA LAYA Percussion at Universal Studios and the BBQ Beat drummers. His drum corps experience includes: Oxford Explorers, Prospect Drum Corps, Conn Royal Lancers, Conn. Hurricanes, Heat Wave, Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni, Atlanta Corps Vets. Vic was also Principal Percussionist for the Orlando Stage Co, in musicals such as 1776. His percussion ensembles have opened for musical acts Bob Marley, Kool and the Gang and Tower of Power. He has been instructed and mentored over the years by many legendary percussion instructors such as: Bill Rotella, Pat Scollin, Bob Dubinski, Bob Wilcox, and Hall of Famers Ray Luedee, Gus Barbero and Dennis Delucia. Currently, Vic is the Drum Corps Associates South Region Coordinator, Chief Judge, and Florida Federation of Colorguards Central Region Coordinator and Director for RIPTIDE. He is also a Charter Member of the Conn Hurricanes Hall of Fame. Vic is endorsed and is a clinician for Pro Mark Drum Sticks and Yamaha Corporation of America Lorianne Keeney will moving to the role of Front Ensemble Caption head as we continue to expand our staff and corps. Please join me in welcoming Vic to the Sun Devils family and congratulate Lorianne on her new role!

Actually, I have contacted a local area auto wrapping company. I am hoping to get Beast and the trailer wrapped before the season begins. I will keep you posted. I am super excited about what it could look like.

*****OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE***** The Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce the re-election of John Hoekstra as Executive Director. John has served as Executive Director since the inception of the corps in 2008. He will continue in his role as Executive Director providing valuable thought leadership as well as good old fashioned drum corps know how. On the heels of John's re-election, comes the elevation of Paul McLemore to Corps Director. Paul will oversee all Sun Devils performance ensemble groups. Paul came to the Sun Devils in 2009 and has been a firecracker ever since. Paul served as Assistant Corps Director for the 2010 season. He was responsible for the corps' day to day operations. Paul is a former member of CorpsVets and Alliance. The corps is lucky to have someone who believes in the vision as passionately as Paul. We look forward to many great things with Paul over this 2011 season! Finally, the Board elevated John Johnson (JJ) to Business Manager. JJ is one of the original founders of the Sun Devils. As a former Executive Director of Heat Wave, JJ brings years of experience in DCA, corporate sponsorships, and community relations to the corps. As Drum Major, JJ will be the only performing member of the Executive Leadership team. Please join us in welcoming John, Paul, and JJ to the Executive Leadership Team!

As many of you may already know, the Sun Devils were not immune to travel difficulties this summer. From bus break downs to truck meltdowns, we saw it all. Throughout the whole traveling debacle, our home town, North Port, FL was watching from afar. On Wednesday, September 27, the North Port City Council donated a 1997 Ford F350 to the corps! The new truck that we affectionately call, "The Beast", will sufficiently...and safely, tow our 27ft trailer to all shows and gigs for many seasons to come. The Sun Devils are humbled by the City's gererosity. I have included some pictures of "The Beast". A HUGE thank you goes out to Mark Scott, corps photographer, for getting the ball rolling on this project. And to the City of North Port, thank you for helping keep drum corps alive in Florida. The City will be forever honored in our corps history.

@ Kodak Park School rehearasing. Come out and say hi. We will be here until 4pm.