RAM Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) As of this weekend, the Brigadiers Music Association (BMA) along the administration of the Brigadiers Drum & Bugle corps has determined that the group will not be fielding a competitive DCA corps for the 2010 season. While the Brigadiers maintain a dedicated nucleus of talented performers, this difficult decision was made due to unsuccessful attempts to recruit additional members to make 2010 a productive season. The Brigadier organization will continue to function, and the corps will be performing in several parades and exhibitions this summer. There is also serious consideration being made for a mini-corps to perform at this year’s DCA Championships. BMA will also focus on expanding our presence and support of the performing arts in the Central NY area. We will be continuing our sponsorship of the Onondaga Community College Winter Percussion program, with plans to expand on this in the future. Other community based and educational outreach programs are also being explored to promote the corps and our activity. Over the past decade, the Brigadiers have “raised the bar” in DCA. We believe that DCA is a better organization based upon the standards that were set. We look forward to building upon our membership base and returning to the competitive field to raise them once again. The Brigadiers Music Association will still be sponsoring two DCA shows this coming season on July 24th in Jamestown, NY and on August 14, in Cicero, NY. Additional show and ticket information will be posted on the corps website in the coming weeks. Our thanks go out to everyone for their dedication and continued support of the Brigadier organization. Yours in Corps, Richard Martin Edited March 15, 2010 by RAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISP Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cone256 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Time to rock out with our mini-corps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Windish Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 This is very sad news. One of the all-time great DCA corps, for sure. Rick Martin is a talented and quality guy. If there was any way to salvage the 2010 competitive season, Rick would have found it. Here's hoping a mini-corps effort this year kick-starts the corps to a better 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbc33 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Best of luck to the entire Brigs organization as you work through this difficult time. Hope to see you back on the field in 2011! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Very sad news. here's hoping for a very speedy return!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpsBuff Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Never a good thing to have a corps, let alone a perennial DCA Finalist, making this announcement. Here's hoping to a quick return next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Come back fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzgok Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Holy bombshell, I wish the best for the Brigadiers and hope to see them on the field next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomMoore Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 On behalf of myself and the Buccaneers organization, I wish Rick and his entire team well and hope for the Brigadiers' speedy return to the field. It will most assuredly not be the same without you on the field this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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