Fusion Core Administration Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fusion Core announces 2008 Percussion Arranger/Coordinator – JR Bechtel Fusion is pleased to announce the appointment of JR Bechtel as the new Percussion Coordinator and Percussion Arranger for 2008. Show Coordinator, Chris Kilian said, "Landing JR on staff is a great achievement for the corps! His experience and unique approach to marching percussion fits in perfectly with our vision of creating innovative and entertaining programming, while offering our members the best possible instruction. Welcome to Fusion, JR!" JR has been involved with Drum Corps since 1996. He marched with the Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps from 1996-1997, and in 1998 marched in the snare line with the DCI world champion Cadets of Bergen County. In 1999 he was the snare tech, and later acting percussion caption head for the Bushwackers. He maintained that position and also began arranging for the percussion section at Bush up through the 2003 season (also of historical note the 2003 season marked JR's last, and very likely final appearance as a playing member in a drum corps). In 2004 JR worked as caption head and arranger for the Lehigh Valley Knights. Over the years JR has also been involved with numerous educational programs, including the West Chester University marching band, for which he wrote and instructed in 1999. He is currently working with several successful bands in the Philadelphia area. JR is currently employed by J.W. Pepper & Son Inc. as a systems administrator, and when not working as an instructor spends as much time as possible with his wife and two children, one 4 years old, and the newest arrival 6 months. It has always been JR's goal to bring innovative and interesting percussion to the marching field, and he looks forward to the opportunity to continue that undertaking with Fusion. Visit us at www.fusioncorenj.homestead.com Edited September 21, 2007 by Fusion Core Administration Quote
DMCK Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 (edited) Thanks! 4 years removed from that, JR is still producing top notch arrangements and top notch groups. We're very excited to have him on our team. Keep an eye out for more staff announcements soon...and anyone thinking of jumping on board any of our sections, go to our website and see you at the open house. Edited September 24, 2007 by DMCK Quote
hardcoremello Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Welcome JR!!! I can't wait to get started!!!!!!!!! Quote
LVKICTuba Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 Great Job Fusion! JR is great. I had the chance to work with him when I was at LVK. He is very knowledgable and knows exactly how to get things clean. Good luck this season Fusion. Quote
Excelsior PR Manager Posted September 24, 2007 Posted September 24, 2007 Wow! Chris was huge news! and now JR! Way to go Fusion! Best of luck! Quote
FlamNCheez Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 Wow! Chris was huge news! and now JR! Way to go Fusion! Best of luck! Thanks, Art! We're all very excited to have JR join the team at Fusion Core! His experience and talent is a welcome addition to our hardworking staff! We're all very much looking forward to the 2008 season. Welcome JR! Quote
hardcoremello Posted September 25, 2007 Posted September 25, 2007 Hey Greg, that's quite the colorful signature you have there!!!!! :) Quote
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