TomMoore Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) MEET THE 2013 READING BUCCANEERS VISUAL STAFF! We are pleased to introduce the talented veteran Buccaneers who will lead the Buccaneers visual program in 2013. Make plans to join us for Membership Day 2013 on Sunday, November 25. 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 seventh year, having produced award-winning visual programs for the Buccaneers in 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. In addition to his work with the Buccaneers, Bobby is a much sought-after designer and consultant for marching bands, drum corps, indoor guards and indoor drumlines. He is also an adjudicatorfor USBands and The Mid-Atlantic Indoor Network. His drum corps resume includes design work for the Jersey Surf, Crossmen and Hawthorne Caballeros, among others. Bobby resides in Westminster, MD with his wife Amy and puppy Myron. Henry Manfra (VisualCaption Head). We are pleased to announce Hank Manfra's return to the Buccaneers as Visual Caption Head. Hank returns to the Buccaneers visual staff for his ninth 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 fifteenth 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 fourth 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 five seasons with the Morris Knolls High School Marching Band. She currently works in pharmaceutical research and development at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ. We welcome Christopher Vitale (Instructor) back to the Buccaneers visual staff. Chris served on the Buccaneers visual staff in 2008 and 2009, and subsequently served as Visual Caption Head for DCI's Jersey Surf. Chris marched with the Crossmen in 1999, 2001, and 2002, and his teaching experience has included positions with theCrossmen, Hawthorne Caballeros, Jersey Surf, and the Reading Buccaneers. Chris holds Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting Performance degrees from the University of Delaware. Currently, Chris is the Director of Bands at Westfield High School in New Jersey. He is also an active visual designer for several high school marching band programs in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Steve Rinda (Instructor) returns the Reading Buccaneers for his second 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 wif eBecca and two boys. We welcome Stephanie Cullen (Instructor) back to the visual staff for her third 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). She is currently a music teacher with Prince William County Schools in Manassas, VA. Buccaneers veteran Brad Mea (Instructor) returns to the visual staff for his second season. A resident of Royersford, Pennsylvania, Brad graduated from Spring-Ford Area Senior High School in 2007. He is on track to graduate this December with a degree in Music Education from 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 25, 2012, the Buccaneers will host Membership Day 2013, at TwinValley 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 2013 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 mission of the Reading Buccaneers Drum& Bugle Corps is to provide men and women of all ages a unique andenriching educational experience in the performing arts in which they developas individuals and as performers. TheBuccaneers were founding members of Drum Corps Associates and won thefirst-ever DCA World Championships in 1965 and won ten additional titles since. For more information, visit www.readingbuccaneers.org. Edited November 13, 2012 by TomMoore 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrassMan09 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 It's amazing how long this crew has been together. Can't wait to see what they do this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screeaamer Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 very excited to working with Team Vis again! 9 Days away! Lloyd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screeaamer Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Lots of emails and less than 1 week from the start of 2013 season! Don't forget to register on the corps website! Any questions for the V-Team send an email to Visual Caption Head, Hank Manfra - visual@readingbuccaneers.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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