JoeSop1 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Hey there DCPers! We have been tirelessly working behind the scenes since our Rochester, NY debut at DCA last September. I'd like to personally thank all of you who have reached out and supported this effort. It's a true testament to power and heart we have within our own Drum Corps community. Your continued support will certainly help us reach our goals. Success on a TV show like America's Got Talent will be a HUGE perk for Drum Corps' across the United States. Please pass the press release below on to family, friends and loved ones - we'll see you all on ... "The Edge"! Much Love, Joey Pero --------------- “The Edge” to audition for America’s Got Talent! Bringing the drum corps activity to national television Rochester, NY (January 19, 2012): David Bruni announced today that after submitting a video clip of “The Edge” in performance to America’s Got Talent, he received an e-mail requesting the group to audition for the nationally televised program. America’s Got Talent is an American reality television series on the NBC television network. The talent show features dancers, comedians, singers and other performers of all ages. The show gives opportunities for amateur performers to be recognized by an audience vote in the final round. Prior to that, contestants need to pass through a celebrity judging panel. This year, the panel includes well known stars: Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel, and Howard Stern. The show is hosted by Nick Cannon. Born out of an American art form, Drum and Bugle Corps, "The Edge" is a stage show comprised of blazing brass, incredible percussion and powerful contemporary visuals! The show is designed to entertain every fan of passionate performances. All elements of Intensity and precision are part of the cutting Edge performance that you will witness. Through their combine efforts with the Empire Statesmen Drum and Bugle Corps from Rochester, NY "The Edge" has assembled a national cast comprised of some of the finest entertainers in our field today. Under the direction of Creative Director David Bruni, Musical Director Joey Pero, Colorguard Director Matt Winans, Percussion Director Joe Guadagnino and Music and Visual instructor Jimmy Steele. ”Edge” will take you beyond the stage. Viewers will witness the stunning visuals and music that test the very boundaries of the stage itself. “The Edge" is setting out to capture America's hearts as told through the music of approximately thirty-five of the world’s premier performers Join us on the first leg of our modern yet nostalgic journey to stardom! We'll see you all on..."The Edge"! The Details: 2/3 “The Edge” departs Rochester, NY. 2/4 “The Edge” arrives and sets up to give two performances prior to the show. One of these performances will be with Nick Cannon, the host. This will be a taped performance in which clips will be used to promote the new America’s Got talent season. “The Edge” has an audition time slot of 10am with two minutes to “wow” the judges in the initial round. Should the initial judging panel approve, “The Edge” will move on to the final rounds in July. The live television show will take place in New York City! As the audience to many drum corps shows have decreased, Bruni believes that taking this group to a nationally televised show will create banter among those who do not know what drum corps is. The millions of viewers (2011 season average 11.82 million and finals of 14.37 million) will make a significant impact on the visibility of the drum corps activity. ”This is an epic opportunity to bring drum corps to millions of people in one shot!” states Bruni. The group sends special thanks to the Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps for their assistance in this project. For further information on this venture, please contact David Hobart on (917) 528-9340 or e-mail dhobart1@gmail.com. You may also reach out to David Bruni on his e-mail dbruni1@rochester.rr.com. “The Edge” is a program of the Empire Statesmen Drum & Bugle Corps. Founded by Vincent Bruni in 1983. If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to assist the Empire Statesmen in getting “The Edge” on the road to North Carolina, please contact David Bruni at his e-mail above. # # # Members come from the following Corps: Empire Statesmen Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets of Greece Genesee Quest Drum and Bugle Corps St. Joe's The Rochester Crusaders The Crossmen Ghost Riders Spirit of Atlanta Sun Coast Sound The Blue Devils The Cavaliers Carolina Crown The Boston Crusaders Rochester Patriots The Bluecoats The Cadets The Brigadiers Madison Scouts Phantom Regiment Southwind Reading Buccaneers Prime Time Brass Power Zone Ghost of Power Zone White Sabers San Francisco Renegades The Colts Thunderbirds WNY Alumni Kingston Grenadiers 3rd Regiment L'Insolite The Bushwackers Edited January 24, 2012 by JoeSop1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSop1 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) If you didn't see "The Edge" at DCA, check out this youtube video link; kindly put together by BFD TV. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI6C8NiWZFU&feature=relatednk Edited January 19, 2012 by JoeSop1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomMoore Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Awesome! Great stuff. Best of luck to The Edge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Haring Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Go get 'em Joey... and the rest of the crew!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTux Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Best of luck!! GO "THE EDGE!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemuen Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 That's great news!!! Wow them like you did in Rochester!! Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 have fun with Howard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 This is great, GREAT, news for the activity! Thank you all for taking this initiative, and GOOD LUCK in your audition! I never watch the show so be sure to post back here again when you know the broadcast details. Way to GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSop1 Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 @Jeff Ream we sure will. We have a few tricks up our sleeves to tickle his fancy! Folks, we just created "The Edge" public fan page - please be our friend on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Edge/171844302921592?notif_t=page_new_likes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 @Jeff Ream we sure will. We have a few tricks up our sleeves to tickle his fancy! Folks, we just created "The Edge" public fan page - please be our friend on facebook! https://www.facebook...=page_new_likes well....that would narrow it down to hot women barely dressed, hot women not dressed at all, or either of the two options where they also like women 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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