WWBD Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 With the 2014 season being the 80th anniversary in celebration of the founding of the Kilties by Mr. Raymond Vance in 1934; The Kilties got off with a rocky start but have bounced back with stellar attendance and progress at their recent February full corps camp. The corps' initial orientation camp the first weekend of December and the two following camps in January brought with it dangerous weather for travel even for the local area membership, and higher challenges for the out-of-town membership. The February 22nd and 23rd rehearsal camp was a complete turnaround with high attendance and excellent progress on the 2014 show (The Gathering) material, signature parade material and concert selections. The corps performed 50% of the 2014 production in full ensemble. The Kilties front percussion ensemble is presently full and closed for positions at this exact moment in time, the color guard will be closed soon with 24 positions already accounted for and attending rehearsals. The brass line still has openings for 2 sopranos, 1 mellophone, 2 baritones and 1 contra. The battery has 1 snare, 1 tenor and 1 bass position open. Although positions are still open in the brass and battery and it is strongly preferred to fill those few open positions, the corps is confident to presently go with the membership they have in place at this moment--as the corps itself is larger and of better quality than it has been in several seasons. Interested in membership in The Kilties, visit the corps' website and simply request more information. The website may be found here: http://www.kilties.com The Kilties next full corps rehearsal camp will be held on March 29th and 30th at Gilmore Middle School in Racine, Wisconsin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 With the 2014 season being the 80th anniversary in celebration of the founding of the Kilties by Mr. Raymond Vance in 1934; The Kilties got off with a rocky start but have bounced back with stellar attendance and progress at their recent February full corps camp. The corps' initial orientation camp the first weekend of December and the two following camps in January brought with it dangerous weather for travel even for the local area membership, and higher challenges for the out-of-town membership. The February 22nd and 23rd rehearsal camp was a complete turnaround with high attendance and excellent progress on the 2014 show (The Gathering) material, signature parade material and concert selections. The corps performed 50% of the 2014 production in full ensemble. The Kilties front percussion ensemble is presently full and closed for positions at this exact moment in time, the color guard will be closed soon with 24 positions already accounted for and attending rehearsals. The brass line still has openings for 2 sopranos, 1 mellophone, 2 baritones and 1 contra. The battery has 1 snare, 1 tenor and 1 bass position open. Although positions are still open in the brass and battery and it is strongly preferred to fill those few open positions, the corps is confident to presently go with the membership they have in place at this moment--as the corps itself is larger and of better quality than it has been in several seasons. Interested in membership in The Kilties, visit the corps' website and simply request more information. The website may be found here: http://www.kilties.com The Kilties next full corps rehearsal camp will be held on March 29th and 30th at Gilmore Middle School in Racine, Wisconsin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 With the 2014 season being the 80th anniversary in celebration of the founding of the Kilties by Mr. Raymond Vance in 1934; The Kilties got off with a rocky start but have bounced back with stellar attendance and progress at their recent February full corps camp. The corps' initial orientation camp the first weekend of December and the two following camps in January brought with it dangerous weather for travel even for the local area membership, and higher challenges for the out-of-town membership. The February 22nd and 23rd rehearsal camp was a complete turnaround with high attendance and excellent progress on the 2014 show (The Gathering) material, signature parade material and concert selections. The corps performed 50% of the 2014 production in full ensemble. The Kilties front percussion ensemble is presently full and closed for positions at this exact moment in time, the color guard will be closed soon with 24 positions already accounted for and attending rehearsals. The brass line still has openings for 2 sopranos, 1 mellophone, 2 baritones and 1 contra. The battery has 1 snare, 1 tenor and 1 bass position open. Although positions are still open in the brass and battery and it is strongly preferred to fill those few open positions, the corps is confident to presently go with the membership they have in place at this moment--as the corps itself is larger and of better quality than it has been in several seasons. Interested in membership in The Kilties, visit the corps' website and simply request more information. The website may be found here: http://www.kilties.com The Kilties next full corps rehearsal camp will be held on March 29th and 30th at Gilmore Middle School in Racine, Wisconsin. Here is a picture of the corps after their first official uniformed "public" performance in the Racine 4th of July parade in 1936. The corps officially organized and began rehearsals in the Fall of 1934. The organization of the Kilties and start of rehearsals in the Fall of "34" were ignited based off the great interest and involvement when members from American Legion Post 76 taught drumming and bugling to boys during a 1934 YMCA summer camp. http://www.drumcorpscollectibles.com/Pictures/Kilties,Racine,WI1936.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDale Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 It is the 21st year if you do not count the 92 alumni corps. It is nice to see tribute to the junior corps though, from the senior corps rendition. I look forward to whatever alumni events come up, as I do have the junior corps and the senior corps membership in my past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 It is the 21st year if you do not count the 92 alumni corps. It is nice to see tribute to the junior corps though, from the senior corps rendition. I look forward to whatever alumni events come up, as I do have the junior corps and the senior corps membership in my past! Mac...... ........the Kiltie Klassic is the evening of Saturday August 2nd at Historic Horlick Field (!!!!!), all alumni will be honored as a part of the event---with a very special alum section/tent area inside Horlick for free "refreshments" (aka BEER) and snacks------- --------plus early entrance into Horlick, alumni discount admission pricing and a whole bunch of other stuff. There is already a crew from the "64" corps setting up a gathering---for the "64" alums-it is the 50th Anniversary of the Kilts winning their first VFW national championship in Cleveland. Lots of good stuff happenin'!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDale Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Mac...... ........the Kiltie Klassic is the evening of Saturday August 2nd at Historic Horlick Field (!!!!!), all alumni will be honored as a part of the event---with a very special alum section/tent area inside Horlick for free "refreshments" (aka BEER) and snacks------- --------plus early entrance into Horlick, alumni discount admission pricing and a whole bunch of other stuff. There is already a crew from the "64" corps setting up a gathering---for the "64" alums-it is the 50th Anniversary of the Kilts winning their first VFW national championship in Cleveland. Lots of good stuff happenin'!! The '82 alumni will be there in force! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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