TomMoore Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 MEET THE 2012 READING BUCCANEERS VISUAL STAFF! In our final installment of staff announcements, we are pleased to introduce the talented veteran Buccaneers who will lead the Buccaneers visual program in 2012. We are pleased to welcome Steve Rinda to the Buccaneers Family! Make plans to join us for Membership Day 2012 on Sunday, November 27. We will once again put a world-class visual program on the field this summer – don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of it! Bobby Jones (Program Coordinator, Visual Designer). Bobby returns to the Balance in Blue for his sixth year, having produced award-winning visual programs for the Buccaneers in 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He made an immediate impact when he first joined the Bucs staff in 2005 when he produced a world championship visual program and was named staff member of the year. In addition to his work with the Buccaneers, Jones is a much sought-after designer and consultant for marching bands, drum corps, indoor guards and drumlines. He is also an adjudicator for USSBA. His drum corps resume includes design work for the Crossmen, Jersey Surf and Hawthorne Caballeros, among others. Henry Manfra (Visual Caption Head). We are pleased to announce the promotion of Hank Manfra to Visual Caption Head. Hank returns to the Buccaneers visual staff for his eighth consecutive season. In addition to his work with the Balance in Blue, Hank has been the visual designer for the Morris Knolls High School Marching Band, of Denville, New Jersey since 2002. He has designed and taught various other northern New Jersey bands as well. A perennial Buccaneers favorite staff member, he marched with the Bushwackers for nine seasons (1993-1994, 1996-1997, 1999-2003), where he also taught on the visual staff in 2001. A 1999 graduate of the School of Visual Arts with a degree in cartooning, Hank is currently Manager of Technical Operations at DC Comics. Lou Zanine (Instructor) returns for his thirteenth year with the Buccaneers. Lou is a 1985 graduate of West Chester University, where he earned a degree in music education. His drum corps career began in 1980 with the Crossmen and later continued with the Skyliners and Westshoremen before he joined the Buccaneers. Lou first became an instructor in 1983 and has since lent his talents to many marching bands, indoor guards, and drum corps. Since joining the Buccaneers as a baritone player in 1998, Lou marched for five seasons, and was on the brass staff for three years before finding a home with the visual staff. Long-time Buccaneer Allison Fassnacht (Instructor) returns for her third year on the visual staff. A native of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Allison joined the Buccaneers in 2002 as a flute/piccolo player and learned to play soprano. She marched mellophone with the Buccaneers in 2003 and 2005 - 2009, taking 2004 off to "rook-out" with the Crossmen. A 2005 graduate of Penn State University with a degree in biotechnology, Fassnacht also marched in the Penn State Blue Band for three years. Her teaching experience includes three seasons with the Conestoga Valley High School Marching Band and four seasons with the Morris Knolls High School Marching Band. She currently works in biopharmaceutical research and development at GlaxoSmithKline in King of Prussia, PA. Steve Rinda (Instructor) joins the Reading Buccaneers for his first season. Steve began his drum corps career with the Bushwackers in 1997, and marched there as a member of the horn line from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. With the Bushwackers, Steve was also the Visual Caption Head and Visual Designer from 2004-2009. Recently, Steve worked as a consultant and on the visual staff of the Connecticut Hurricanes. During the marching band season, Steve teaches at Daniel Boone High School in Douglassville, PA and has worked in the past for Upper Darby HS. Along with his teaching responsibilities, Steve writes drill and teaches marching for several programs across southeastern Pennsylvania and Missouri. Steve currently is a social studies teacher at Perkiomen Valley High School in Collegeville, PA. When he is not teaching, Steve spends time with his loving wife Becca and two boys. We welcome Stephanie Cullen (Instructor) back to the visual staff for her second consecutive season. She is a 2010 graduate of West Chester University, where she received her degree in music education. She marched in the Reading Buccaneers for four seasons (2007-2010), and has taught at Norristown Area High School (2007-2009), North Penn High School (2010) and Central Bucks South High School (2010). We are pleased to welcome Buccaneers veteran Brad Mea (Instructor) to the visual staff. A resident of Royersford, Pennsylvania, Brad graduated from Spring-Ford Area Senior High School in 2007. He currently majors in Music Education at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where he performs with various ensembles, and was a member of the "Incomparable" Golden Ram Marching Band. Brad marched mellophone with the Reading Buccaneers in 2007, 2008, and 2010, and with the Phantom Regiment in 2009 and 2011. Brad is a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity. The Buccaneers are seeking members in all sections for the 2012 edition of the Balance in Blue. On Sunday, November, 27, 2011, the Buccaneers will host Membership Day 2012, at Twin Valley High School, Elverson, PA. Registration begins at 11:00. All persons interested in learning more about membership in the Reading Buccaneers and being part of the 2012 corps are invited to contact Membership Manager Karen Wildonger to indicate their interest. Visit www.readingbuccaneers.org for more information or email membership@readingbuccaneers.org. Founded in 1957, the Buccaneers are an education-oriented musical organization. The Buccaneers were founding members of Drum Corps Associates and won the first-ever DCA World Championships in 1965. Additional titles followed in 1968, 1979, 1980 and, most recently, in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 – all six undefeated championship seasons. At the 2009 DCA World Championships, the Buccaneers earned the highest score in DCA history, with a 99.025 out of a possible 100 points. In 2010, the Buccaneers set or extended DCA records for most consecutive wins, most consecutive world championships (6) and most overall world championships (10). From 2005 through 2011, the Buccaneers won a record 64 consecutive contests. For more information, visit www.readingbuccaneers.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamarag Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Great line-up as usual, but adding Steve Rinda is a really nice move. Great guy, excellent instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Krackin' Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Excellent news! It's great to see Mr. Rinda join the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbc33 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I love Steve Rinda. He's a great addition anywhere he goes.....not only as an instructor but just as an awesome dude. Now the Bucs have two of the best people I've met in drum corps with Steve AND Bobby Jones. Good luck this summer!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 great team and adding Steve is only a plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromeyBush Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 great team and adding Steve is only a plus Absolutely.Good luck Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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