Dave Scott Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I've heard of Tom Sorensen who played snare in the Kities back in the 60's and was also their drum caption head for many years, but who is Gus Sorensen? Is it the same guy? If not, could someone give me some background on Gus? Where and when did he march? What corps did he teach and when? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarnia sam Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I've heard of Tom Sorensen who played snare in the Kities back in the 60's and was also their drum caption head for many years, but who is Gus Sorensen? Is it the same guy? If not, could someone give me some background on Gus? Where and when did he march? What corps did he teach and when?Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Probably just a mix up with names. Gus was Cosmo Barbaro. Barbaro and Sorenson were often on the same panel. Regards, John Swartz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scott Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 Probably just a mix up with names. Gus was Cosmo Barbaro. Barbaro and Sorenson were often on the same panel.Regards, John Swartz <{POST_SNAPBACK}> John: You are correct, some miscommunication. It is Gus "Cosmo" Barbaro. He is going to be our new percussion caption head for the 2005 season. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle z Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 I was instructed by both Sorenson and Barbaro--you couldn't find two more disparate men!!!! Say "hi" to Gus for me!!!! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle z Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Could someone give me some background on Gus? Where and when did he march? What corps did he teach and when?Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think that Gus got his start with the Geneva Appleknockers. He did senior corps up until the late 70s, when he taught O-C and Cavaliers. He also did judging and was on the staff of Edinboro (PA) University until recently. There's also been a recent thread about him!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggbert Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Cosmo Augustus "Gus" Barbaro What Z said... plus: Show coordinator and perc instructor/arranger for Erie Thunderbirds for many years in the 70s. Also Conn. Hurricanes in the 80s. Designed the original percussion analysis caption and was a DCI judge for many years. Went to school at Ithica and studied with Saul Goodman. Clinician/endorsee for Calato, Mike Balter, Remo, and many others. Also a member of the drum corps hall of fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggbert Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Cosmo Augustus "Gus" Barbaro What Z said... plus: Show coordinator and perc instructor/arranger for Erie Thunderbirds for many years in the 70s. Also Conn. Hurricanes in the 80s. Designed the original percussion analysis caption and was a DCI judge for many years. Went to school at Ithica and studied with Saul Goodman. Clinician/endorsee for Calato, Mike Balter, Remo, and many others. Killer pizza chef. Also a member of the drum corps hall of fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cosmo Augustus "Gus" BarbaroWhat Z said... plus: Show coordinator and perc instructor/arranger for Erie Thunderbirds for many years in the 70s. Also Conn. Hurricanes in the 80s. Designed the original percussion analysis caption and was a DCI judge for many years. Went to school at Ithica and studied with Saul Goodman. Clinician/endorsee for Calato, Mike Balter, Remo, and many others. Killer pizza chef. Also a member of the drum corps hall of fame. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> he know's his Veal also,...................went to DCI Finals in the early mid 80's,...........ran into Gus at "The Monastery",...........old church converted into a restaurant, servers dressed like Monks, etc,...................he instructed us to "Try the Veal",....................... ,.........he also plays killer Tablas,............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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