Rratex Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 If you live in or near the Texas Gulf Coast region and would like to march drum corps in 2006, why not check out Gulf Coast Sound's next winter camp on December 10, 2005? Having just marched in the Washington Mutual Thanksgiving Day Parade, GCS is ready to start working toward its goal of making the 2006 DCA Class A Finals in Rochester, NY. Spots are still available in all sections. Get all the details here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionNY Drum Line Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 http://www.gulfcoastsound.org/news_2006_show.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcsbaribc Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 If you live in or near the Texas Gulf Coast region and would like to march drum corps in 2006, why not check out Gulf Coast Sound's next winter camp on December 10, 2005?Having just marched in the Washington Mutual Thanksgiving Day Parade, GCS is ready to start working toward its goal of making the 2006 DCA Class A Finals in Rochester, NY. Spots are still available in all sections. Get all the details here. Happy to report that Gulf Coast Sound just had another action-packed weekend of performances and another great successful fundraising venture completed. The performances were of our small brass ensemble unit called "Gulf Wind" and we performed our Christmas repertoir to wildly enthusiastic crowds. Come and get involved in Gulf Coast Sound today, be a part of this motivated and extremely active drum and bugle corps in Houston, TX! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcsbaribc Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Gulf Coast Sound 2005 Thanksgiving Day Parade REPORT written by GCS's very own Kerry Ellison (Baritone). Keep an eye out for more events and reports on Gulf Coast Sound at GULF COAST SOUND which includes FAQs and a current schedule. NEXT CAMP DEC. 10th! b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcsbaribc Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Very happy to report that our December camp was probably the best the corps has had in its history. The turnout was great considering the holidays and college student schedule conflicts/finals. We actually achieved the goals laid out for the day and then some. Believe it or not, we also got some field time (this is Houston, TX afterall (its summer all year long, right?) Our next scheduled camp is Jan. 14th! There are plenty of activities scheduled from now until our next camp, please see the GULF COAST SOUND SCHEDULE for info. If you are interested in getting involved in GCS, don't wait for our next camp...contact us today at info@gulfcoastsound.org. This way we can get you on board as fast as possible with our fundraising programs and other events. THANKS! b**bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ContraMarine272 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 http://www.gulfcoastsound.org/news_2006_show.html It's not nearly as esoteric as it sounds. The music is fun and catchy with great melodies and lots of groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbionNY Drum Line Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 looked at pics....3-3-4 would be nice size for u guys this year...what u guys gettin at open house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcsbaribc Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 It's not nearly as esoteric as it sounds. The music is fun and catchy with great melodies and lots of groove. If our second chart is any indication of the rest of the writing, then this show definitely ROCKS!! We definitely are stepping it up several notches on the design/music. It's not too late to get involved in 2006 GCS. There are still a few openings in a few sections, come on out to our next camp on January 14th and see for yourself. 2006 Design Team <---- Check GCS out: GULF COAST SOUND If you are a low brass person in Houston, meet us at TUBACHRISTMAS HOUSTON If you want to come and enjoy Galveston Mardi Gras..... We are the corps for you! ALL STAR MARDI GRAS PARADE Contact the corps today: info@gulfcoastsound.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcsbaribc Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Merry Christmas from Gulf Coast Sound! GCS's very own Kerry Ellison has a nice report on the GCS website of the December 10th practice: (reprinted here) *************************** December 10th, 2005 First Winter Camp Gulf Coast Sound held its first official winter camp for the 2006 season on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005. The brass and percussion sections spent much of the day working through "Tarkus: Eruption", the second movement of the 2006 show, "Shades of Green". The color guard worked on dance moves and equipment basics. The whole Corps spent several hours outside on the practice field becoming more familiar with the new GCS marching style. Sectionals were productive and successful. Both the hornline and the drumline worked through "Tarkus" and then put the entire chart together during ensemble. Jason Rose, our Corps Director, pointed out the importance of the accomplishment, reminding us that last year we didn't ensemble an entire chart until March. The color guard also accomplished a great deal during the camp. They worked on basics of handling all standard guard equipment. Last year, the guard worked almost exclusively with flags. This year the show will incorporate rifle and saber work as well. Turnout was somewhat light because of school and work schedules as well as the approaching holidays, but all sections had both new and returning members in attendance. In the brass section most parts were covered for most of the day. In the opinion of this reporter, high brass sounded better on "Tarkus" than it did during the entire 2005 season. Likewise the drumline turned in solid run-throughs on the chart, which features both battery and pit. While many color guard members are currently participating in winter guard activities, the "over-thirty" bunch (perhaps the heart of the color guard) showed up, worked incredibly hard, and welcomed some talented students from Magnolia High School, who wowed all of us during show and tell. "Tarkus" is a challenging and unique piece. With much of it in a 5/4 time signature, a 220 tempo, as well as a dark, almost malevolent mood throughout, "Tarkus," along with the rest of the 2006 program, represents another step forward in the evolution of the GCS approach to putting rock and roll on the drum corps field. Kerry Ellison GCS Reporter ************************** Thanks again Kerry for your report, our next winter camp is scheduled for January 14th. We are expecting even greater turnout and results. GCS 2006 is already well under way and happening right now (don't miss out)! Contact the corps today: info@gulfcoastsound.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Stars Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Very glad to hear yall had a good camp! See you in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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