This month we spoke with Brian Mason, the Santa Clara Vanguard percussion arranger, and Jeff Lee, Electronics Composer/Coordinator, about arranging Bartók for percussion and electronics. We caught up with Brian and Jeff after the February camp at the SCV Hall. Bartók for Percussion While Bartók may pose challenges in arranging for brass, the selections from […]
Dear Parents, Volunteers and Friends of The Cadets, Good afternoon! My name is Justin “Rudy” Heimbecker, and I serve as the Assistant Director of The Cadets. I also have the privilege of managing the full summer tour, living the full 90-day experience on the road, with the team. I marched with the corps from 2003-05, […]
As a teenager, Edward Dalton could hear from his parent’s home the punchy brass and rhythmic drum sounds of a few dozen musicians rehearsing a few blocks away. He finally got the nerve one night to visit the practice site of the VIP Drum and Bugle Corps at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church […]
A week of 70 degree weather on the Northern California peninsula that parallels the west side of San Francisco Bay, preceded the Vanguard’s third ‘winter’ camp on February 19-21 at Woodside High School, just west of Redwood City, CA. Although rain for the San Francisco Bay area was predicted for the weekend, everyone knows that […]
Diane Thompson-Wells was a long time supporter of the Phantom Regiment, as well as a member off its Board of Directors. Her services to the Board included Treasurer and Board President (1997). She was very passionate for the organization and its students. Diane passed away in 2000. A scholarship was created in her name to […]
PLEASE JOIN US… For an unforgettable afternoon of wonderful food and savory wines from around the world. Youth Education in the Arts presents Wine Tasting 2010 Read the rest of the article here.
An enormous factor in the success of The Cadets are the friends and partners made during their summer travels. It’s the band directors, the school administrators, and even entire communities that welcome the corps with open arms, providing them a place to bunk down, a warm shower, and the rehearsal space crucial to The Cadets […]
City Sound is thrilled to announce its DCI debut for the 2010 season. The drum and bugle corps will participate in DCI events throughout the summer. The corps will feature a full horn line, percussion section, and color guard. During the month of March, City Sound is accepting membership applications from qualified musicians. Simply email […]
On Tuesday, March 2, 2010, the Organization took delivery of 53-foot trailer to replace its current 45-foot trailer, in use since 2000. "This is the completion of the first phase of our Trailer 2010 Campaign," said Pompel. "The next step is to begin the build-out phase." As more money is raised, construction will commence on […]
We’re very excited to publish our new website design. We’ve reorganized our content & navigation, added some promotions, and made it easier for you to contact us. Keep your eyes open for new announcements in the near future, as we expand our technology efforts and catch up to 2010! Read the rest of the article […]
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