capitalbrass Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) Trumpet spots filled...THANKS!!!If interested in being considered for future openings (any section) please send an e-mail. Percussion spot filled... I do believe we are all set for parade personnel for this season... we have enough players to field 2 parade units at once, plus a few subs..... thanks! Edited May 30, 2010 by capitalbrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalbrass Posted May 29, 2010 Author Share Posted May 29, 2010 (edited) We've added another great trumpet player to the line-up: John Hines...John will join us starting with the Troy Flag Day Parade. Two, BIG trumpet lines that day... don't miss it. Capital Brass! is developing into the trumpet-place-to-be.. with all of these fine players participating this year, and some of the very best players in the area signing up for parades! Andrew Bisnett Bill Davis (tpt/mello) Tony Gambaro Terry Gordon Kevin Hendrick John Hines Paul MacDonald (tpt/mello) Tom MacDonald (tpt/mello) Gene Messercola Mike Perry Mike Stanley Terry Stoliker Scott Thompson Omar Williams Fred Young Jeff Young Our gradual re-entry into the parade business, over the last few years, has developed into a huge success. And we're leaving behind delighted sponsors and audiences... while having a blast! Watch for more developments as we continue to move ahead...... Edited May 30, 2010 by capitalbrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalbrass Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) Another bright spot, this Spring, has been getting our first new players from local school marching band programs: A trumpet alumnus from Mohonosen HS - who volunteered to try out the mellophone, and has turned out to be just tremendous on it. He also got his first taste of the "All-age" activity when he performed with us at Bridgeport... and loved it.. a new convert! And... another recent trumpet find, from the CBA (Christian Brothers Academy) band, who is performing with us for the first time, in Troy. Being that we're back to marching parades, it was great to find some new recruits with experience. We've added another great trumpet player to the line-up: John Hines...John will join us starting with the Troy Flag Day Parade. Two, BIG trumpet lines that day... don't miss it.Capital Brass! is developing into the trumpet-place-to-be.. with all of these fine players participating this year, and some of the very best players in the area signing up for parades! Andrew Bisnett Bill Davis (tpt/mello) Tony Gambaro Terry Gordon Kevin Hendrick John Hines Paul MacDonald (tpt/mello) Tom MacDonald (tpt/mello) Gene Messercola Mike Perry Mike Stanley Terry Stoliker Scott Thompson Omar Williams Fred Young Jeff Young Our gradual re-entry into the parade business, over the last few years, has developed into a huge success. And we're leaving behind delighted sponsors and audiences... while having a blast! Watch for more developments as we continue to move ahead...... Edited May 30, 2010 by capitalbrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-horns Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 We've added another great trumpet player to the line-up: John Hines...John will join us starting with the Troy Flag Day Parade. Two, BIG trumpet lines that day... don't miss it. Is Mr. Hines related to Dano? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalbrass Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) Is Mr. Hines related to Dano? Not as far as I know... but Dano might know. He's been playing some big shows, and for some big names, and has recently returned to the Albany area. Here's his bio: John Hines Edited May 30, 2010 by capitalbrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalbrass Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 This summer is all mapped out and booked, with lots of parades, plus some concerts and parties... but work is already underway on some exciting, new partnerships and projects, to take us to the next "thing". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg Bari Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) hopefully that is one good full size drum and bugle corps..... That's all most of us care about & want to see. Edited June 1, 2010 by Borg Bari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalbrass Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) hopefully that is one good full size drum and bugle corps..... That's all most of us care about & want to see. Then "most" will continue to be disappointed and probably would be better off saving their intelligent and insightful commentary for their favorite large or hopes-to-be-large drum and bugle corps, instead of wasting it on our silly little novelty act. Meanwhile, we will go wherever we are wanted, with our brass ensemble and our tiny parade drum and bugle corps and JUST PLAY!, for an ever-increasing base of appreciate sponsors and fans. We have tried to stay involved in the drum corps activity, despite a dearth of interest in our area; and the parade corps (and the drumline currently being considered) are our latest attempts to do so. But we receive far more positive reaction outside the activity, than from within. But, thanks for your sincere interest anyway. P.S. .... time-saving tip for you: Don't bother to open our threads. You'll only get more of what "most" don't care about or want to see.... performances for Veterans, funerals, shut-ins and charities... an environment where amatuer perfomers and music students get to grow and enjoy a wide variety of music experiences... and a corps-style ensemble performing in all sorts of main-stream venues: Music School recitals, professional venues, recording sessions, band festivals, jamming with jazz bands.... and reaching new audiences with our music, virtually on a weekly basis. Edited June 1, 2010 by capitalbrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalbrass Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) While exploring new frontiers is our mission...., we have also tried to honor drum corps tradition, and to do our little part for the common good of the activity: Noble Callahan/Capitol Brass 1985-1993 - DCA Associate Members, 1991, 1992, 1993 Photo here: CBE Friends of Ron Ghetti Tribute Ensemble, 2006 - produced by CB! Capital Brass! members, performing with 20th Century Limited since 2007 CB! Alumni All-Stars, 2007 - Photo Here: All Stars 2007 Interstatesmen 50th Anniversary Tribute Enemble, 2008 - produced by CB! CB! Alumni All-Stars - 2008 NYS A.L. State Convention Champions 2008 Harrisburg MCA Invitational - show day coordinated by the staff of CB! 2008 MCA Championships - produced by CB! Active support of the Buglers Hall of Fame Championship from 2007-2010 2010 debut of new Capital Brass! Parade Corps Hosting the Upstate Historic and Interstatesmen Websites Edited June 2, 2010 by capitalbrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borg Bari Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks for the pics. I remember when you were a drum corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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