alexnielsen Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 The Bushwackers are delighted to announce that Joe Exley will be returning as Brass Caption Head and will also be taking on the role of Music Director for the 2008 Bushwackers. Bushwackers alumnus and Late Nite trumpeter Al Chez was one of the people who recommended Mr. Exley to The Bushwackers, and Joe worked as a consultant to the Bushwackers in 2004. He was appointed brass caption head for the 2005 season, and in 2006, he led The Bushwackers Brassline to the High Brass Award at the DCA Championships, a title that The Bushwackers had not earned since 1993. Joe Exley’s drum corps experience started when he earned a spot in the Phantom Regiment contra line, but after one season, Joe was recruited by the Blue Devils to be part of "The Line" (BD's legendary contra section). Joe marched two seasons with the Blue Devils, becoming a member of BD's Hall of Fame upon his ageout. Joe then took a few years off from drum corps to complete his graduate degree in music performance at Northwestern University, studying with Rex Martin, Arnold Jacobs, and Gene Pokorny. Joe reentered the activity working as a brass instructor and consultant for several DCI finalist corps as well as a designer and adjudicator for high school bands. Joe Exley lives as a professional tuba player in New York City, constantly performing with groups across the country, often appearing regularly with as many as 10 groups at any time. Recent engagements have included performances with Howard Johnson’s Gravity, as featured soloist with NYC's Downtown Chamber Orchestra, and leading his own ensembles including his funk/jazz band "Tuba Love" and his world music group, the "Xuba Trio". During the summer of 2007, Joe became a father of a beautiful baby girl. The Bushwackers are thrilled for the Exley family, and we wish them all the best. Stay tuned to www.bushwackers.org for more exciting announcements from The Bushwackers!! If you're interested in marching, checking it out, or even just getting some more information, please fill out a membership form at http://www.bushwackers.org/member/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtuba Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Im not normally a praying man, but...... thank you Superman. In all seriousness, its great to have Joe back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Kidd Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Joe has taken an enhanced role with the corps. We're really excited about it, too!! More great announcements coming very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Argul Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congratulations to Joe Exley. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle B Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'm extremely excited to work again with Joe! Anyone who is interested in marching and playing in a fantastic ensemble, as well as learning how to be a better musician should seriously consider coming to Open House in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyMV302 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congrats Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2ZJ Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Congratulations Joe! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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