John M. Johnson Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 (edited) ***PRESS RELEASE*** Greetings Drum Corps Community, As we prepare for the 2006 season we have some very exciting news to announce! The Heat Wave Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce that Joe Southard and Tim Gallagher have accepted positions as Program / Staff Coordinator and Visual Caption Head. Joe Southard, has served on Heat Wave's staff as the Percussion Caption Head for the last two years. 2006 marks his elevation to Program / Staff Coordinator. Joe brings a high level of professionalism and intensity to the corps which will be translated into a sizzling hot 2006 show. Joe comes to Heat Wave after having been the Percussion Head/Arranger for the Kiwanis Kavaliers. Joe's drum corps experience started with the Florida Wave from South Florida, he then marched with the Blue evils of Concord Calif. in the early 90's. After aging out, Joe started his teaching career with the upstart Florida Guardsmen. Tim Gallagher, our new Visual caption head, has a special story. Tim is a charter member of Heat Wave and was the original drum major of the corps. Tim's new role with Heat Wave will comprise of drill design and overall visual effect. Tim is currently a Math & Computer Science teacher and director of the Winter Springs High School Pure Gold Color Guard. Tim served as show designer / marching instructor at numerous area high schools including: Cocoa Beach, Lincoln, Auburndale, Leesburg, and Cypress Creek. Tim marched with Florida Wave, University of Miami, and finally Heat Wave of Orlando. Please join me in welcoming Joe Southard and Tim Gallagher to the team!!! Yours musically, Edited October 17, 2005 by John M. Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnZ Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 he then marched with the Blue evils of Concord Calif. in the early 90's. now we know where the Renegades actually came from... :P Best of luck Heat Wave! Looking forward to coming down to Orlando again next year, but do us a favor and turn down the heat next time.... ^0^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuardChk Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Great news JJ, can't wait to meet the staff. See you soon!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontwan2know Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Can't wait to see everyone again(and meet the new faces) at the Open House Nov. 6th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M. Johnson Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Great news JJ, can't wait to meet the staff. See you soon!!!! You're coming down? How cool is that?! Now I am excited as I am sure someone else is too. b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHall Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Joe's a good guy. Good pick! Good luck guys and gals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuardChk Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 You're coming down? How cool is that?! Now I am excited as I am sure someone else is too. b**bs You have no idea. He'll be here Thursday for about a week. You should give us a call or vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontwan2know Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 And here I thought I'd be coming the farthest after flying in from Chicago a couple days beforehand. Ah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M. Johnson Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 And here I thought I'd be coming the farthest after flying in from Chicago a couple days beforehand.Ah well. Dude, Bring me back Lou Malnotti's pizza. I'll take a sausage pizza please. Standby more Heat Wave staff annoucements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeGuardChk Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 And here I thought I'd be coming the farthest after flying in from Chicago a couple days beforehand.Ah well. Do I get an award for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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