Guard-ian Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 For those not wanting to follow the link: Monday, December 31st, 2007 - 3:43 PM Brian Tinkel, the Director of Percussion Studies at Mars Hill College in North Carolina, will join The Cavaliers percussion staff in 2008 to work in collaboration with percussion caption head Jim Ancona and percussion designers/arrangers Jim Casella and Erik Johnson. Tinkel enjoys a career that draws on his background in teaching, as well as performance as a chamber musician, soloist and orchestral player. While being involved in the drum corps activity for nearly two decades, Tinkel’s performance opportunities led him to being a member of the Boston Crusaders and the Star of Indiana. He went on to perform with the Star of Indiana’s Brass Theater production where he toured with The Canadian Brass and Nexus. Since devoting his time to teaching, he has been on faculty with the Crossmen, the Glassmen, and has coordinated percussion activities for the Magic of Orlando and the Madison Scouts. In addition he has served as the Percussion Caption Director and Arranger for Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps. Tinkel has been a featured clinician at numerous college and high school workshops and arranges for percussion ensembles across the country. Currently, he is a design team member, music composer/arranger and instructor for the Penn State Indoor Drum line, which placed third at the WGI Championships in 2006. He was Principal Timpanist with the Enid Symphony, has performed with the Oklahoma Philharmonic, and performs regularly with his wife Cynthia in their flute and percussion duo, Mosaic. Tinkel has received both a B.M. and M.M. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he studied with Thom Hannum, Eduardo Leandro, and Dr. Peter Tanner. In addition, he has been admitted into candidacy for the Doctoral of Musical Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma. Dustin Schletzer will return to lead the corps' snare effort for the third season. He will be assisted by Carl Eppler of Nashville, TN. Eppler is a former member of The Santa Clara Vanguard and has most recently worked with Music City Mystique. Eppler has also been a featured clinician at many of The Cavaliers summer percussion camps. Recent Cavalier-alum Alex Entin will also work with the snare line. Corey Boise will take over the reigns of The Cavaliers bass drum section in 2008. Boise was first introduced to drum corps in 1998 and was inspired to march for a top drum corps. He was a member of Phantom Regiment in 2002 through 2005 and has recently been very active in WGI. He began a five-year career with Music City Mystique in 2001 and marched three of Mystique's six World Championship seasons. Boise joined the staff at Phantom Regiment in 2006 through 2007. He currently teaches at Father Ryan High School and stays active playing drum set with many music projects around the Nashville area. Boise will be assisted by Aaron Collins who has been teaching percussion in the Austin area for more than eight years. Along with his duties instructing marching percussion, he teaches privately and conducts and instructs local percussion ensembles. Collins was a member of the Crossmen in 2000 and the Phantom Regiment from 2001 through 2003. He currently considers himself a permanent fixture in the Austin live music scene as a member of several local bands and is a student at Texas State University studying music education. Brian Perez will continue to teach the tenor section as well as begin composing for the corps Green Thunder Percussion Ensemble. He will be supported by Jason Palmer who has been a member of the Music City Mystique staff since aging out in 2004. Palmer lends that ensemble his considerable artistic skills, as he is responsible for the floor and prop designs seen in MCM shows beginning with the 2002 program. Palmer marched drum corps with the Santa Clara Vanguard and Phantom Regiment. He was on staff with the Madison Scouts for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Palmer also teaches percussion at Page High School in Franklin, TN. Alan Miller will again assist Erik Johnson with producing the sounds of The Cavaliers’ front ensemble. Miller will again be assisted by Matt Janus, as well as newcomer and Cavalier/Mystique alum Rob Pastor who worked with Southwind in 2007. Commenting on The Cavaliers recent staff additions, Caption head Jim Ancona stated: “I'm really excited about the instructional staff we have assembled. We've brought back some very experienced and talented former members in Alex Entin and Rob Pastor. The young guys always bring great energy and a fresh outlook. We've also added some very experienced instructors with Aaron, Corey, Carl, Jason and in particular Brian Tinkel. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and an incredible work ethic. We're ready to ‘tap it off’ and get to work!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFoutz Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 bluecoats.....i dont know much about his life outside of drum corps, or if he works with several corps, but at the least, bluecoats. Ah! (insert head slap) That's right, Jared. Thanks for easing my brain cramp! & Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baristeve Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Ah! (insert head slap) That's right, Jared. Thanks for easing my brain cramp!& Happy New Year! bret kuhn also works with aimachi's indoor line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLdrum41 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Bret Kuhn still teaches at Prospect HS outside of Chicago, arranges for a ton of people, including Aiamichi Indoor percussion and a lot of other Japanese groups. He also does a bunch of clinics including Midwest and PASIC this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc oldtimer Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Bret Kuhn still teaches at Prospect HS outside of Chicago Arlington Heights. Just down the street from me. He is joined by Jeff Fiedler and Michael Gaines at Prospect. The Prospect band is one of the best in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLdrum41 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Arlington Heights. Just down the street from me. He is joined by Jeff Fiedler and Michael Gaines at Prospect. The Prospect band is one of the best in the country. Sure is, I went there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc oldtimer Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Sure is, I went there. I hope when my daughter (she's 7 weeks old) starts at Prospect, the band is just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbell211 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 They sorta stepped out of their comfort zone with the billy joel routine this year and while it was good, it just wasn't quite the cavalier style. So maybe their comfort zone is what makes them so good. I thought the Billy Joel show and their Chicago Show (2005) were not typical of The Cavaliers. I think this show will be much, much better this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewdude2 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) I thought the Billy Joel show and their Chicago Show (2005) were not typical of The Cavaliers. I think this show will be much, much better this year. I have to disagree with you. The Cavaliers are know for being able to take almost anything, and do something awesome and great with it. I think thats what they strive for, so in that sense, those shows are the definition of typical Cavaliers. Edited January 8, 2008 by thewdude2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnySCV22 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have to disagree with you. The Cavaliers are know for being able to take almost anything, and do something awesome and great with it. I think thats what they strive for, so in that sense, those shows are the definition of typical Cavaliers. Yes, but technically, can't you say that about every corps? Doesn't every corps take what they are attempting and do something awesome with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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