Fran Haring Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Bill Bernert This is a link to a thread on the DCA forums about the passing of World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Bill "Rip" Bernert. Since Mr. Bernert played a major role in the success of the famed Audubon Bon-Bons all-girl corps for many years, I thought it would be appropriate to share the news here. Bill Bernert was a gentleman and a class act. May he rest in peace. Edited February 15, 2012 by Fran Haring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Most readers on this side of the house are probably not familiar with Rip. He probably wouldn't mind that; he was that kind of guy. But the truth is he was as important to the development of drum corps as any person in the activity has ever been, as a soloist in championship lines, instructor of national champions and contenders ( in both music and movement), pioneering arranger (for brass and vocal), administrator, Hall of Famer, and good-will ambassador. His enthusiasm for our beloved activity was infectious and knew no bounds. Drum corps today is what it has become because the current generation "stood on the shoulders of giants". Rip Bernert was one of those giants. Anone who is serious about drum corps will respect its history. Rip Bernert wrote much of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elphaba01 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 "Stood On the Shoulders of Giants": Rip Bernert was INDEED "One of those GIANTS". Elphaba WWW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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