mohenjo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 December 31, 2007 For Immediate release: Founded in 1946, Minnesota Brass, Inc., an all age drum and bugle corps, continues it's heritage of showcasing some of the finest talent in the upper Midwest. The corps is proud to serve as an outlet for the membership's musical and creative drive, while maintaining a balance between work, school, family, and drum corps. In 2008, Minnesota Brass is proud to present our program entitled Obsessions. Obsessions are the forces that drive our lives. Obsessions shape our thoughts, dreams, and desires. They may be positive or negative, helpful or destructive, but they are always powerful. In our 62nd year we will explore four common obsessions that many share: Work, Love, Control and Fun. Work: The obsession of work will be represented by Horace Silver's "Nutville." Made popular by Buddy Rich, this drum corps classic has a frenetic, hard driving pace that will give a true impression of a busy workplace. Love: Love is perhaps the most powerful obsession of all. The music of Astor Piazolla will be the backdrop for our representation of love. The passionate tango "Oblivion" will show the power that love can have. Control: Whether it is at work or at home, Control is an obsession that many pursue. We have chosen to represent that control through the use of ropes that can bind our lives. MBI continues our tradition of bringing new music to the drum corps audience with our use of the Police's haunting ballad, "Wrapped Around Your Finger." Fun: Everyone likes to have fun, but for some it becomes an obsession. It becomes the most important thing to them. Nothing says fun like the infectious grooves of Latin music. And no one says Latin music in drum corps better than Chick Corea. His classic, "Night Streets" will serve as the energetic, fun-loving end to our exploration of Obsessions. The corps is under the leadership of Ann Jones. The design team is: Joel Matuzak, Program Coordinator Andy Classen, Drill Design Matt Kettelhut and Andy Classen, Horn Arrangements Joel Matuzak and Matt Ferry, Percussion Arrangements Michael Oldemeyer, Visual Coordination Emily Merriman, Color Guard Design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHall Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Cool show!!! Can't wait to see and hear it. December 31, 2007 For Immediate release: Founded in 1946, Minnesota Brass, Inc., an all age drum and bugle corps, continues it's heritage of showcasing some of the finest talent in the upper Midwest. The corps is proud to serve as an outlet for the membership's musical and creative drive, while maintaining a balance between work, school, family, and drum corps. In 2008, Minnesota Brass is proud to present our program entitled Obsessions. Obsessions are the forces that drive our lives. Obsessions shape our thoughts, dreams, and desires. They may be positive or negative, helpful or destructive, but they are always powerful. In our 62nd year we will explore four common obsessions that many share: Work, Love, Control and Fun. Work: The obsession of work will be represented by Horace Silver's "Nutville." Made popular by Buddy Rich, this drum corps classic has a frenetic, hard driving pace that will give a true impression of a busy workplace. Love: Love is perhaps the most powerful obsession of all. The music of Astor Piazolla will be the backdrop for our representation of love. The passionate tango "Oblivion" will show the power that love can have. Control: Whether it is at work or at home, Control is an obsession that many pursue. We have chosen to represent that control through the use of ropes that can bind our lives. MBI continues our tradition of bringing new music to the drum corps audience with our use of the Police's haunting ballad, "Wrapped Around Your Finger." Fun: Everyone likes to have fun, but for some it becomes an obsession. It becomes the most important thing to them. Nothing says fun like the infectious grooves of Latin music. And no one says Latin music in drum corps better than Chick Corea. His classic, "Night Streets" will serve as the energetic, fun-loving end to our exploration of Obsessions. The corps is under the leadership of Ann Jones. The design team is: Joel Matuzak, Program Coordinator Andy Classen, Drill Design Matt Kettelhut and Andy Classen, Horn Arrangements Joel Matuzak and Matt Ferry, Percussion Arrangements Michael Oldemeyer, Visual Coordination Emily Merriman, Color Guard Design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayfallon Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Cool show!!! Can't wait to see and hear it. I'm always scared to death of these "message" shows... I remember Bush trying to do "The Meaning of Life" in 11 min. on a football field... there was a part where the guard came up through a tarp (I guess being born) that I thought the corps was trying to stage a migraine headache for the entire audience. (worked for me). Yeah, I know, I'm old, but..... Obsession... (from Calvin Klein ... cue the heavy breathing and whispering blonde waif) Give me a little Bluecoats or something... (sigh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Argul Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Ray, I'm surprised at you...... I thought the meaning of life IS 11 minutes on a football field!! Hope all is well! Hope to see you soon! Peace, Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayfallon Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Ray,I'm surprised at you...... I thought the meaning of life IS 11 minutes on a football field!! Hope all is well! Hope to see you soon! Peace, Dennis Dennis, That may be the best post I've ever read. I have been put in my place. :worthy: :worthy: :worthy: Things are good... hope to talk to you soon. It may not be THE meaning of life, but it certainly added meaning to our (and I'm certain many other) lives. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I don't really get caught up in show theme/title/abstract analysis of it all,..................but I know these are cool tunes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Something about Minnesota Brass....... it seems that every year, the shows they select are a perfect fit for their corps, IMO. Tower of Power.... Earth, Wind and Fire.... James Bond...... Moondancing..... Memphis Belle.... whatever the year, this is a corps that has been a breath of fresh air on the all-age scene with some unique programming throughout the years, again IMO. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing what Brass has to offer in '08! Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayfallon Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) Something about Minnesota Brass....... it seems that every year, the shows they select are a perfect fit for their corps, IMO. Tower of Power.... Earth, Wind and Fire.... James Bond...... Moondancing..... Memphis Belle.... whatever the year, this is a corps that has been a breath of fresh air on the all-age scene with some unique programming throughout the years, again IMO. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing what Brass has to offer in '08! Fran Admit it, you just can't wait for a show on a hot steamy night where you get to lean close to the microphone, and in your throatiest whisper say, "Now taking the field, from Big Mosquito, Minnesota, the Minnesota Brass, with their 2008 program Ob- sess- ions Edited January 4, 2008 by rayfallon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Admit it, you just can't wait for a show on a hot steamy night where you get to lean close to the microphone, and in your throatiest whisper say, "Now taking the field, from Big Mosquito, Minnesota, the Minnesota Brass, with their 2008 program Ob- sess- ions Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy T-Bird Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Again, some interesting choices from the Brass. Nice to see some fresh ideas. Good luck in 2008! December 31, 2007 For Immediate release: Founded in 1946, Minnesota Brass, Inc., an all age drum and bugle corps, continues it's heritage of showcasing some of the finest talent in the upper Midwest. The corps is proud to serve as an outlet for the membership's musical and creative drive, while maintaining a balance between work, school, family, and drum corps. In 2008, Minnesota Brass is proud to present our program entitled Obsessions. Obsessions are the forces that drive our lives. Obsessions shape our thoughts, dreams, and desires. They may be positive or negative, helpful or destructive, but they are always powerful. In our 62nd year we will explore four common obsessions that many share: Work, Love, Control and Fun. Work: The obsession of work will be represented by Horace Silver's "Nutville." Made popular by Buddy Rich, this drum corps classic has a frenetic, hard driving pace that will give a true impression of a busy workplace. Love: Love is perhaps the most powerful obsession of all. The music of Astor Piazolla will be the backdrop for our representation of love. The passionate tango "Oblivion" will show the power that love can have. Control: Whether it is at work or at home, Control is an obsession that many pursue. We have chosen to represent that control through the use of ropes that can bind our lives. MBI continues our tradition of bringing new music to the drum corps audience with our use of the Police's haunting ballad, "Wrapped Around Your Finger." Fun: Everyone likes to have fun, but for some it becomes an obsession. It becomes the most important thing to them. Nothing says fun like the infectious grooves of Latin music. And no one says Latin music in drum corps better than Chick Corea. His classic, "Night Streets" will serve as the energetic, fun-loving end to our exploration of Obsessions. The corps is under the leadership of Ann Jones. The design team is: Joel Matuzak, Program Coordinator Andy Classen, Drill Design Matt Kettelhut and Andy Classen, Horn Arrangements Joel Matuzak and Matt Ferry, Percussion Arrangements Michael Oldemeyer, Visual Coordination Emily Merriman, Color Guard Design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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