Excelsior PR Manager Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) on the heels of the corps debut competitive performance this past weekend at the DCA mini-corps competition, in which the EXCELSIOR mini-corps performed the corps 2007 show entitled, "Fairly-Odd", the corps is now ready to announce the continuation of the competitive journey into 2008. The EXCELSIOR Drum and Bugle Corps will field a competitive Class-A corps in 2008! This step follows the original 5 year plan of the organization and is actually a full year ahead of schedule. Founded in 2004, and debuting in 2005, the corps has been marching the streets of the Capital Region of New York and the Bershires of Massachussetts in parade and exhibition, most notably exhibitioning at the Kingston, NY('06 &'07) and Clifton, NJ('07) DCA competitions. The buzz about the corps at DCA was great and the reception the mini-corps recieved was truly overwhelming for the membership and EXCELSIOR administration alike. The DCA community is a class act and ultimately we are so please to be joining this elite group. It was very heart warming to hear so many people are following the progress of our corps and even more exciting to talk to so many people who are interested in being a part of the journey. As many of you are aware, space in the 2008 competitive corps will be limited to the 65 member limitations set by DCA for Class-A competitive corps. There are positions available in every section and our 2008 season will start on Nov. 23, 24, 25 for a three day camp. Interested performers may send a note of interest to our Director by visiting our website...www.excelsiordrumcorps.org. Another exciting day in the history of EXCELSIOR! Edited September 4, 2007 by Excelsior PR Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior PR Manager Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2008 production! The final touches are being made and the last musical selection is being decided upon and will be announced after the Sept. 6th Admin meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionNY Drum Line Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 That is just sweet :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSGreen Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Awesome news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior PR Manager Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 That is just sweet :) Thanks Joe! It sure is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior PR Manager Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Awesome news! Thanks Chris! It is exciting. Bytheway....Love the new uniforms!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki@hcb.org Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Whether you guys have tried fifty times or just this once, I hope you guys make it! The more that get there is more hope that we will. We are just about set to roll out our whole show, so I understand why you are so excited...the creative process is very fun!! Haven't seen anything about you guys, but then I'm not a DCP nut like some of the vets and such..How long have you guys been at this? Any pics? I always want to know what everybody's doing, what they look like, how things are going etc.. Good Luck! Glad you're on your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27thAvantCadets Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks for the well wished Niki! Check out our site www.excelsiordrumcorps.org Pics of the weekend should be rolling in soon. Same wishes for High Country Brass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior PR Manager Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) All that can be said is..."WOW"! The support and encouragement coming from the drum corps community is AWESOME! Thank you all. The phone calls are coming in from friends and fans, some I haven't heard from in years! We are thrilled and are pulling all of our resources together to take EXCELSIOR to the field next year. Parading is great! The fans are happy to see the corps march by and we are happy to be there marching by. And we will continue to parade to help subsidize this venure, but creating a field show is what drum corps is all about, and we are so excited to be making this leap of faith. Will we be the Blue Devils or the Bucs in our first few years out...???(wouldn't that be amazing!?!?), Who knows, maybe, probably not, but we are determined to field a corps that is fun, entertaining, and made up of members who are having a blast while performing! Will it take hard work and determination??...of course! Anything worth doing is worth doing right! And most anything worth while does take some amount of hard work. If you have interest in being a part of returning a Competitive Field Corps back to the Capital Region of New York and the Berkshires of Mass...then get on board! You can truly help to shape EXCELSIORs future! EXCELSIOR dr_m and b_gle corps...it's just not the same without U!!! Edited September 5, 2007 by Excelsior PR Manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassomaniac Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) Good Luck, Art I'm sorry I didn't get to see your corps at mini-corps. Glad you liked our little project! Edited September 5, 2007 by brassomaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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