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Good to hear there is a camp this weekend!!! I was hearing some disturbing rumors in Harrisburg.

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We heard the same thing. Glad to hear it was just a rumor! Its hard to imagine the summer without the Brigs.

Yeah def. was a rumor circulating and I was happy when I finally talked to my friend who marches Brigs and says they're doin strong!

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Yeah def. was a rumor circulating and I was happy when I finally talked to my friend who marches Brigs and says they're doin strong!

Good news, for sure.

How the heck do those rumors get started, anyway? It kinda sucks when a corps has to deal with stuff like that.

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I would like to put an end to the numerous rumors going around out there and clarify a few issues. The Brigadiers are not folding or merging or any one of several other potential scenarios I have heard these past few days. I agree Fran in that I am not sure as too why these type of things start, or why there are those out there who propagate them.

I normally do not post to the extent I am about too: but numerous calls this weekend from a variety of folks have made it clear that the record needs to be set straight.

Here are the facts:

Our Brass line is playing the new charts extremely well and is excited with the variety of these arrangements. Being the largest section of any corps.....we do need an additional 8 to 10 brass players. That is nothing new for spring time in our activity.

Our Battery and Front Ensemble are the strongest we have had in several years. We could benefit from 3 - 5 additional percussionist but these sections are our indeed our strength to date over the winter. Kudos to our Front Ensemble Supervisor Robyn Launt and her students at Onondaga Community College and East Syracuse Minoa High School on their Championship performance at the NY State Percussion Circuit.

We will also be holding our Color Guard auditions this weekend. We are proud of the several area guards that did so well this past winter season, Spectrum, CNS (WGI Champions), Phoenix, Central Square and numerous others who are taught by or have performers associated with the Brigadier family.

All elements of our corps have strong ties to the area's scholastic programs, and we are proud to promote the performance arts beyond our summer competitive season.

The reality is that we....as is just about every corps out there...are doing our best to deal with one of the most challenging times in our activity. The economic conditions around the country that are taking there toll on personal lives and this activity. Members who once had the ability to rehearse and compete on a weekend are now faced with realities of needing a second job, or one that requires them work versus performing. High School & College students are also faced with this challenge to afford their schooling and personal transportation needs. This is not just a Brigs issue.......every corps is facing this regardless of any hype or PR.

At the Brigadiers we have reduced our tuition to $200 and implemented several fundraising activities to supplement the expenses associated with marching. We are sponsoring 4 DCA shows and 1 exhibition performance across the NY State Thruway to reduce our travel expenses and those of our area competitors, and to also promote our activity to the local community.

We have a top notch staff and excellent facilities for our camps. We welcome and encourage those who would like to part of the Brigadier experience to come by Canastota High School this weekend.

I would also like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for our dear colleague and Assistant Director Bruce McCready. His family has provided a website that posts the latest information on his condition. Our entire Brigs family....as I am sure the entire community will continue to pray for Bruce during this difficult time.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/brucemccready

Thank you for your support.

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Rick

I am so glad to hear you guys are hanging in there.

I for the life of me cannot understand how or why anyone would want to start rumors that could hurt a corps trying to recruit.

We have lost so many great corps, DCA need every corps to be full and strong,

In 2005 their were a few unnamed people who tried to do everything in their power to start rumors that almost put the Caballeros under. If not for the dedication and hard work of our members & staff we may not be celebrating 63 years right now.

There is a lot to be said for “If you don’t have something good to say, than don’t say anything at all”

Best of luck to the Brigs and every corps we are looking forward to seeing you all on the field this summer.

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Well handled Rick!

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Thank you, Rick. It's a shame that you had to spend your time and energy to post this. But thank you for putting the rumors to bed. We look forward to seeing the Brigadiers this summer and wish you much success in your efforts.

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I would like to put an end to the numerous rumors going around out there and clarify a few issues. The Brigadiers are not folding or merging or any one of several other potential scenarios I have heard these past few days. I agree Fran in that I am not sure as too why these type of things start, or why there are those out there who propagate them.

I normally do not post to the extent I am about too: but numerous calls this weekend from a variety of folks have made it clear that the record needs to be set straight.

Here are the facts:

Our Brass line is playing the new charts extremely well and is excited with the variety of these arrangements. Being the largest section of any corps.....we do need an additional 8 to 10 brass players. That is nothing new for spring time in our activity.

Our Battery and Front Ensemble are the strongest we have had in several years. We could benefit from 3 - 5 additional percussionist but these sections are our indeed our strength to date over the winter. Kudos to our Front Ensemble Supervisor Robyn Launt and her students at Onondaga Community College and East Syracuse Minoa High School on their Championship performance at the NY State Percussion Circuit.

We will also be holding our Color Guard auditions this weekend. We are proud of the several area guards that did so well this past winter season, Spectrum, CNS (WGI Champions), Phoenix, Central Square and numerous others who are taught by or have performers associated with the Brigadier family.

All elements of our corps have strong ties to the area's scholastic programs, and we are proud to promote the performance arts beyond our summer competitive season.

The reality is that we....as is just about every corps out there...are doing our best to deal with one of the most challenging times in our activity. The economic conditions around the country that are taking there toll on personal lives and this activity. Members who once had the ability to rehearse and compete on a weekend are now faced with realities of needing a second job, or one that requires them work versus performing. High School & College students are also faced with this challenge to afford their schooling and personal transportation needs. This is not just a Brigs issue.......every corps is facing this regardless of any hype or PR.

At the Brigadiers we have reduced our tuition to $200 and implemented several fundraising activities to supplement the expenses associated with marching. We are sponsoring 4 DCA shows and 1 exhibition performance across the NY State Thruway to reduce our travel expenses and those of our area competitors, and to also promote our activity to the local community.

We have a top notch staff and excellent facilities for our camps. We welcome and encourage those who would like to part of the Brigadier experience to come by Canastota High School this weekend.

I would also like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for our dear colleague and Assistant Director Bruce McCready. His family has provided a website that posts the latest information on his condition. Our entire Brigs family....as I am sure the entire community will continue to pray for Bruce during this difficult time.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/brucemccready

Thank you for your support.

No matter what, there will be a lot of support for the Red Team. The Upstate DCA corps (at the management level) have always helped each other out a lot more than ever gets publicized.

Plus, with the Guard and Percussion seasons coming to a close, and the fact that the weather is going to be great this weekend... we'll all see a lot of new faces to fill out those extra spots.

We all know how that works: (This kid brings that kid, and that kid's girlfriend plays mellophone, and her buddies play in the pit, and one of their boyfriends plays contra... etc, etc,etc)

Go get em' Big Red Machine.

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Good to hear the correct news Rick.

Continued success for a successful season

Jim

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