He usually entertains crowds for the Colonels on the football field, in the bleachers or on the stage at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. But this summer, Robert Blackburn of Thibodaux played his horn for audiences from California to Pennsylvania as a Blue Knight. The 21-year-old Blackburn, a senior majoring in music-education at Nicholls, earned […]
Chris Komnick, executive director, and James Mason, artistic director of the Madison Scouts, are pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Moore as Choreographer and Color Guard Visual Designer for the Madison Scouts.For the past 10 years, Jim Moore has served on the Blast! design team as choreographer and was the principal dancer in Blast!, […]
Despite rumors to the contrary – the GLASSMEN are okay and doing fine here in Toledo. We are dealing with a major server error (just about fixed), and a lengthy website migration to our new internet home. Please watch for a completely updated and NEW glassmen.org in the coming days, as well as some very […]
The 2009 Cavalier Brunch was the "icing on the cake." Members, staff (instructional and volunteer), and families enjoyed our last time together celebrating an excellent season. Drum Major, Alex Harmon shared the highlights of this awesome season. Age-outs introduced each other and shared their thanks to all that impacted their lives. Many special guests were […]
Dr. Chip Crotts is Associate Professor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz Studies at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. A GRAMMY nominated artist, Chip has been an on call trumpet player for the Disney Company and has performed for them throughout the US and Europe. He has also toured and performed with numerous artists, most […]
Chris Komnick, executive director, and James Mason, artistic director of the Madison Scouts, are pleased to announce DCI Hall of Fame member James Prime as Music Designer and Arranger for the Madison Scouts. James Prime has been writing professionally for brass and percussion groups since 1977. In focusing his efforts on outdoor music pageantry, he […]
Please join me in formally welcoming Stuart Spoon to the Educational/Design team for the 2010 season. Stuart will take the role of Staff Coordinator and help progress the educational staff to new levels in 2010. Stuart’s professionalism and experience will be a huge asset to this organization and add to the continuing staff development. His […]
Pacific Crest’s 2009 Golf Tournament, presented by John Hancock Financial Services, takes place Friday, October 9th, at the Los Serranos Golf and Country Club in Chino HIlls. For more information, contact tournament chair Phil Mortensen at 714-309-0546 or via email. You can also download the brochure and registration form. Read the rest of the article […]
James Mason, artistic director of the Madison Scouts, is pleased to announce Bob Medworth has joined the Scouts faculty as Visual Caption Supervisor. Bob Medworth has been the band director at Northview High School (formerly Brazil HS) for 32 years. During that time his marching bands have been Indiana State Finalists 30 times and have […]
7 TIME DCI WORLD CHAMPIONSTHE CAVALIERS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS AUDITIONS FOR THE 2010 SEASONfor high-school and college aged male performers interested inBRASS • PERCUSSION • COLOR GUARD Read the rest of the article here.
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