Drum Corps International 2015 Yearbook

Drum Corps The Corps International’s World Class includes corps 7th Regiment .......................95 of up to 150 mem- Blue Devils B ........................97 bers. Open Class Coastal Surge.......................99 groups,which may Colt Cadets......................... 101 follow a more abbre- Genesis ............................... 103 viated touring sched- Gold .................................... 105 ule compared to their Legends .............................. 107 World Class counter- Les Stentors ....................... 109 parts, consist of any- Music City .......................... 111 where between 30 Raiders................................ 113 and 150 performers. Spartans ............................. 115 As they have since Vanguard Cadets ............... 117 2011, both classes Blue Devils C ...................... 119 will compete against Blue Saints ......................... 119 one another begin- Columbians ........................ 119 ning with the World Eruption .............................. 121 Championship Prelims Golden Empire ..................121 in Indianapolis. Guardians ...........................121 Heat Wave...........................121 The Academy........................50 Impulse ...............................123 Blue Devils ...........................52 Incognito ............................123 Blue Knights.........................54 Louisiana Stars ..................123 Blue Stars.............................56 Racine Scouts ....................123 Bluecoats .............................. 58 River City Rhythm .............125 Boston Crusaders ................60 Southwind.......................... 125 The Cadets ...........................62 Thunder ..............................125 Carolina Crown ....................64 Watchmen ..........................125 Cascades............................... 66 The Cavaliers........................68 Jubal ...................................127 Colts ...................................... 70 Gita Surosowan Banten ....127 Crossmen .............................72 Chien Kuo High School .....127 Jersey Surf ........................... 74 Madison Scouts...................76 All-Age ................................127 Mandarins............................. 78 Oregon Crusaders................80 49 Pacific Crest..........................82 Phantom Regiment .............84 Pioneer.................................. 86 Santa Clara Vanguard..........88 Spirit of Atlanta ...................90 Troopers ................................ 92

AcThaedemy A STEP IN TIME The Academy breathes new life into the nostalgic soundtrack of Mary Poppins with A Step in Time. Designed for the corps’ unique style of pageantry, the production features classic songs from the film presented amidst elaborate scenery. In addition to traditional color guard equipment, a variety of props are incorporated into the choreography, including “bricks” used by the performers as both steps and building blocks to create the iconic chimney of “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” During the titular “Step in Time” sequence, front ensemble percussion members wear men’s dress shoes on their hands as a musical and visual device. Carefully executed set design is paired with the heights of performance to captivate the audience. The Academy combines dancers and intricate drum corps elements to create an exuberant, fast-paced finale. I. Introduction Chim Chim Cher-ee A Shooting Star II. Practically Perfect A Spoonful of Sugar Practically Perfect Galop (from Masquerade Suite) III. Step in Time IV. Feed the Birds V. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 50 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

arizonaacademy.org Tempe, AZ STAFF Executive Director Mark Richardson Business Manager Carol Balk Tour Coordinator Antonio Bracamonte Business Attendant Brenna Byrne Drum Majors Mitchell DePalma, Nicholas Lehnertz, JT Ziervogel Design Michael Townsend (Program Coordinator), Michael Klesch (Music Designer), Jaime Holly (Drill Designer), Ike Jackson (Percussion Arranger), Mark Eichenberger (Percussion Arranger), Tim Berg (Sound Designer), Sergio Marquez (Color Guard Designer), Gabe Escobedo (Color Guard Caption Head) Brass Michael Larkin (Caption Head), Matt Harloff (Consultant), Travis Barzee, Austin Cilone, Greg Davis, Felix Cruz, Eric Fiero, Evan Rogovin, Matt Viesca Percussion Ike Jackson (Caption Head), Drew Guy (Co-Caption Head), Mark Eichenberger, Tim Berg, Devin Burgess, Erick Eckstrom, Will Edmonds, Caleb Gasteiger, Matthew Geiger, Julian Goldthwaite, Travis Guinta, Kyle Harry, Jose Hermosa, Jeffrey Meloen, Beno Morris, Tim Provence, Derek Wu Color Guard Gabe Escobedo (Caption Head), Sergio Marquez (Co- Caption Head), Randy Federico, Chad Hartman, Pete Johnson, Alyssa Lambert, Robert Morales, Liza Noriega, Jose Peña, Kevin Phillips, Robert Rodriguez, Whitney Semmens Visual Brandon Wickham (Caption Head), Andy Blount, Anthony Clark, Casey Ehrler, Abraham Garcia, Andres Hernandez, Shant Keuroghelian, Ryan Loveland, Kyle Martinez, Neechelle Takinen 51

Blue Devils INK The spark of a thought ignites the imagination. It travels the synapses from the brain down the arm and to the hand. The hand grasps the pen and dips it in the liquid and moves from well to paper. Here, the liquid drops onto the waiting space. The droplet begins to take the shape of a single letter. The letter is joined by another and another and begins to form a word. The word is linked and connected to more words. A sentence is born. More sentences emerge and join together. They become paragraph after para- graph. A story begins to dance on the pages. From the elegant quill to the rhythmic cadence of the typewriter, characters leap from the pages of beloved stories in ink. With stunning design, choreography and music by Stephen Sondheim and Gordon Goodwin, ink will write an exciting new chapter in the Blue Devils’ ongoing story. Dark Forest by Dave Glyde Sweeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim The Giant Attack by Stephen Sondheim The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party by Gordon Goodwin I Like You by GOT7 Children Will Listen by Stephen Sondheim Last Midnight by Stephen Sondheim 52 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

bluedevils.org Concord, CA STAFF Executive Director David Gibbs Corps Manager Pat Seidling Assistant Managers Pete Emmons, Sheryl Miles, Brian Howard, Andrew Rogers Drum Majors Niko Martinez, Alana Stevenson, Joao Paulo Castro, Harrison Toma Brass Wayne Downey (Arranger), John M. Meehan (Caption Head), James Rocillo, Kevin Ronan, Joe Haworth, Bill Watson, Steve Vento, Sean Snyder, Keith Dunton, Sean Billings, Eric Weingartner, Scott Palmer, Sam Pilafian Percussion Scott Johnson (Caption Head, Arranger), Dave Glyde (Music Coordinator, Arranger), Jim Wunderlich (Arranger), Ben Maughmer, Jack Mizutani, Rudy Garcia, Jared Andrews, Nicholas Arce, Sean Vega, Nicholas Parsons, Brian Dinkel, Sean Gordon Color Guard Scott Chandler (Program Coordinator, Designer), T.J. Doucette, Robbie Jacobson, David Ziehm Visual Jay Murphy (Designer), Todd Ryan (Caption Head), Ken Karlin, Jaime Holly (Asst. Visual Designer), John Bradford, Brian Peter, Jarod Huntley, Tim Darbonne, Peter Beckhart, James Gow, Karl Lowe (Consultant), Anthony Smith (Consultant), Jon Burroughs (Prop Set Fabricator) Health and Wellness Debbie Seeley (Director), Jennifer Clark Bentley, John Bradford, Diobel Castner, Jeff Chaplin, Victoria Shannon, Tom Wellbrook, Kristy Seeley 53

BECAUSE... John Lennon’s simple yet profound lyrics form the framework—and provide the title—for the Blue Knights’ 2015 show, Because... Focused on the future and the excitement of life’s endless possibilities, Because... matches the Beatles song’s poetic ideals to the Blue Knights’ creative mission of remaining open to curiosity, experimentation, fun, and inspiration. Because… was crafted with the enthusiasm that comes with creating a new story from scratch, and the goal of capturing that elusive moment where color, motion, and music come together to make an audience feel and react together. Some moments of the production are bittersweet, while others aim to portray a sense of joy and beauty that can bring us to tears. Because… invites us to let our imaginations run wild with the belief that the mind’s roads to creativity are infinite. Because by John Lennon, Paul McCartney Rush by Jay Bocook, Kevin Shah, Mike Jackson Apres Moi by Regina Spektor I’m Alive by Adam Watts Fly to Paradise by Eric Whitacre 54 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

ascendperformingarts.org Denver, CO STAFF Executive Director Mark Arnold Drum Majors Myles Giller, Aaron Bradford, Adora Choquette Design Jed Weeks (Program Coordination), Juan Carlos Cacerus (Visual, Drill Design), Tommy Keenum (Visual Consultant, Costume and Flag Design), Jay Bocook (Brass Composer, Arranger), Kevin Shah (Music Coordinator, Percussion Composer, Arranger), Mike Jackson (Percussion Composer, Arranger), Ralph Hardimon (Music Consultant) Brass Brad Toth (Caption Head), Ronnie Pruitt (Assistant Caption Head), Steve Gulledge, Tom Lukowicz, Daniel Brock, Bo Sodders, Greg Horner, Ben Carroll, Scott Norman, Chris Williams, Josh Munoz, Bud Johnson, Zach Davis, Jonathan Zimny Percussion Mike Jackson (Caption Head), Kevin Shah (Front Ensemble Design), Veronica Wicks (Battery Manager), Rod Kosterman (Front Ensemble Manager), Chris Cyr, Nicole Casino, Matt Gonzalez, Chris Murphree, Amy Matias, Angelo Outlaw, Joe Pfau, Richard Ramos Color Guard Brandy DuBose (Caption Head), Rob Jett (Asst. Caption Head), Juan Caceres, Randi Miles, David Arvin, Adam Selby, Jonathan Meader, Juan Artavia, Emalee Kengott, Monica Chamberlain Visual Neil Adkison (Caption Head), JC Caceras, Kyle Marx, Andrew Desmond, Andrew Worth, Jon Popham, Spencer Smith, Phil Showalter, Brittany Graham, Andrew Dussl, John “JJ” Joseph, Aaron Gantt, Bill Redd, Matt Osborn Other Staff Heather Benton (Tour Manager), Keenan Evans (Tour Management), Ethan Goddard (Tour Management), Luke Story (Tour Management), Andrea Chilcote (Head Athletic Trainer), Doug McCarroll (Head Cook) 55

Blue Stars SIDE SHOW The 2015 Blue Stars shine a spotlight on the outcast vagabonds of the traveling carnival and examine the relationship between spectator and spectacle. Set in the great depression, Side Show pulls back the curtain on an era defined by hardship and loss. In an effort to forget daily struggles, the spectators spend what little money they have to be entertained by the acts and oddities revealed along the midway. Characters such as jugglers, contortionists, sword-swallowers, and clowns reveal themselves and immerse the audience in displays of illusion and feats of strength. The circus atmosphere of a bygone era comes to life on the drum corps field of the present day. Entrance of the Gladiators by Julius Fucík The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze by Gaston Lyle, Alfred Lee I Will Never Leave You by Henry Krieger, Bill Russell Send in the Clowns by Stephen Sondheim Carnivale by Jeff Beal Original Music by Richard Saucedo, Ian Grom, John Mapes 56 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

bluestars.org La Crosse, WI STAFF Executive Director Brad Furlano Corps Director Russ Gavin Drum Majors Hayden McClure, Elizabeth Miller Design Richard Saucedo (Program Coordinator, Brass Composer/ Arranger), Michael Shapiro (Program Design, Color Guard Design, Choreography), Ian Grom (Percussion Arranger), John Mapes (Percussion Arranger), Tim Fairbanks (Drill Design), Fred Feeney (Program Advisor) Brass Ward Miller (Caption Head), Richard Saucedo (Brass Advisor), Aaron Witek (Asst. Caption Head), John Blickwedehl, Christopher Grifa, Chris Allen, Zack Crissman, Kris Hammond, Tiffany Galus, Michael Post, Michael Villano, Brent Schooley, Jacob Carpenter, Alberto Ocasio Percussion Eric Shriver (Caption Head), Matt Hernandez (Front Ensemble Manager), John Mapes (Percussion Advisor), Ian Grom (Percussion Advisor), Jonathan Zuniga, Adam Norris, Brian Reilly, Austin Rico, Nathan Medina, David Miranda, Geoff Watkins, Tyler James, Michael Bingham Color Guard Michael Shapiro (Caption Head), Cory Robinson, Anthony Garcia, Kekoa Mateo, Miles Kellett, Justin Turner, Brittany Shepherd, Kassandra Gonzales, Angela Vargas, Matt Rummel Visual Chris Kaflik (Caption Head), Jordan Lalama, Joey Weaver, Matt Black, Nate Gropp, Tim Jackson, Will Wells, Tee Richardson, Taylor Smith, Jacob Carpenter, Justin Ekstrom, Teresa Messini, Mikey Spooner, Azmi Baltagi, Alex Holland Other Staff Bradley Harris (Operations Director), Paul Gentine (Tour Director), Steve Stueck (Business Manager), Christina Knudsen (Development Director), Sue Wilson (Culinary Manager), Ryan Musselman (Graphic Designer), Candice Murray (Tour Finance Manager), Davide Di Giorgio and Zach Dangel (Athletic Training), Jeremy Oliver, D’Ante McNeal, Bryce Swift and Kelsie Dunham (Administrative Team) 57

Bluecoats KINETIC NOISE In physics, kinetic energy is the energy of an object due its motion and noise is an unexpected disturbance of energy or sound. In Kinetic Noise, the energy of motion collides with intense and startling music of five incredible modern artists. Former Yes front man Jon Anderson’s adaptation of “Shaker Loops” has a shimmering energy and a wonderful array of sounds. Steve Reich’s “Electric Counterpoint” has been described as a mysterious mix of surprise and inevitability. Bon Iver’s “Woods” is perhaps his most contemplative and beautiful compositions. It’s augmented by a mantra-like progression from Michael Gordon’s “Gene Takes A Drink.” The folky electronica of the Books appears in “The Animated Description of Mr. Map.” Finally, “Dense” by the experimental Belgian band Univers Zero galvanizes listeners and performers alike. Shaker Loops by John Adams Electric Counterpoint by Steve Reich Woods by Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) Gene Takes a Drink by Michael Gordon The Animated Description of Mr. Maps by The Books Dense by Univers Zero 58 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

bluecoats.org Canton, OH STAFF Executive Director David Glasgow Operations Director Genevieve Geisler Corps Manager Bill Hamilton Tour Administrators Mike Scott, Scott Hackett Food Service & Transportation Manager John Lowe Food Service Manager Emma Crook Drum Major Willie Veenstra Design Dean Westman (Program Coordinator), Jon Vanderkolff (Visual Designer), Jim Moore (Guard Caption Supervisor, Choreographer), Greg Lagola (Guard Designer), Doug Thrower (Brass Arranger), Tom Rarick (Percussion Arranger), Vince Oliver (Electronics Designer) Brass Dave Mackinnon (Supervisor), Derek Gipson (Caption Head), Dr. Matt Stratton (Asst. Caption Head), Ryan Spencer, Ricardo Brown, Austin Clements, Joshua Gall, Travis Pruitt, Sarah Paradis, Scott Carr, Scott Dupre, Errick Prince Percussion Roger Carter (Caption Head), Brad Palmer (Front Ensemble Coordinator), Ryan Kilgore (Music Ensemble Coordinator), Tom Gasparrini, Joe Woodie, Ryan Lamb, Jared Thomas, Tommy Roam, Amador Padilla, Daniel Recoder, Erik Kosman (Sound Engineer), Craig Loeffler, Allen Justus Color Guard Shavon Garcia (Caption Head), Jaycee Wilson (Asst. Caption Head), Carol Abohatab (Choreographer), Marcus Rankin (Choreographer), Kathy Pearson, Andrew Barberi, Lauren Drislane Visual Mike Fanning (Caption Head), Jason Bentley, Kevin Stahl, Patrick Crowley, Sam Ambrose, Justin Johnson, Lloyd Ferguson, Steve Hopkins, Daniel Benton, Leigh Hadjis, Julie Lilliquist, Chase Dickinson, Liana Bernard, Jason Nunes, Sean Terrell 59

CrBuosstoanders CONQUEST Founded in 1940, the Boston Crusaders is the third oldest junior drum and bugle corps in the nation and is proud to be a founding member of Drum Corps International. As the organization celebrates its 75th Anniversary this season, Conquest, the title of Boston’s 2015 show, is sure to resonate with longtime fans and alumni. While the movement on the field will be of epic proportions, the music will also have a cinematic flavor. Selections include the theme from Game of Thrones, along with music by Karl Jenkins, Brian Tyler, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Hans Zimmer, and original work by Ryan George and Ellis Hampton. But for many, the highlight will be the theme that gives the show its title: Alfred Newman’s “Conquest,” a piece that’s long been a Crusaders anthem. Main Title (from Game of Thrones) by Ramin Djawadi Conquest by Alfred Newman Palladio by Karl Jenkins Take What is Ours by Brian Tyler Five Variants of Dives & Lazarus by Ralph Vaughan Williams The Battle by Hans Zimmer Original Music by Ryan George, Ellis Hampton 60 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

bostoncrusaders.org Boston, MA STAFF Corps Director Andy Waldukat Assistant Director Patrick Refsnider Operations Director Jeff Pearson Tour Director Mario Mistretta Jr Drum Majors Chase Tucker, Aidan Williams Design Andy Waldukat (Program Coordinator), Timothy Salzman (Music Design Consultant), Ryan George (Brass Arranger, Music Coordinator), Dr. Ellis Hampton (Battery, Front Ensemble Arranger), Lloyd Puckitt (Soundscape Design), Jay Murphy (Visual Design Consultant), Adam Sage (Visual Coordinator), Matt James (Drill Writer), Lamar Branson (Color Guard Design), Wendy O’Byrne (Choreographer), Brass Dr. David Clemmer (Caption Manager), Patrick Erwin (Co-Caption Manager), Dr. John Pasquale (Music Consultant), Dr. Andrew Putnam (Consultant), Steve Brown (Consultant), Dr. Andrea Brown (Consultant), Dennis Laorenza, Ryan Heath, Dr. Jason Hausback, Luther Harris, Jacob Wildes, Dr. Debra Traficante, Mike Pickrell Percussion Dr. Ellis Hampton (Caption Manager), Andy Filipiak, Anthony Jackson, Dan Sailer, Cary Anderson, Shane Snyder, Taylor Ransom, Colin Choat, James Neblett Color Guard Lamar Branson (Caption Manager), Evan Turner (Designer), Evan Zubkovs (Designer), Rory Duffey (Designer), Kevin Couture (Designer), George Furlipa (Designer), Stephenson Lumapas (Designer), Adam Sage (Designer), Jacob Kalemba, Michael O’Neil, Jamie Tucker, Eryn Boone, Katie Racki, Jessica Byrne, Kathy Aruda-Antonellis (Consultant) Visual Barry Janicula (Caption Manager), Michael Tar (Technique Consultant), Tony Cimino (Lead Technician), Joshua Dawes, Max Atkinson, Travis Hattery, Roger Marquis, Kyle Castro, Todd Harris, Steve Swetich, Kevin Nevsimal, Cheri Wright (Wellness, Physical Training) 61

The Cadets THE POWER OF 10 The Cadets like to say “move fast, play fast, and create effect through your efforts.” That idea is well-suited to Symphony No. 10, Dmitri Shostakovich’s intensely personal piece that inspired The Power of 10. The solemn first movement is his interpretation of life in the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin. It’s followed by one of the composer’s most unique creations, a high-speed, violent scherzo (supposedly a portrait of Stalin himself). The third movement expresses Shostakovich’s infatuation with his student Elmira Nazirova. Her theme, carried by the horn, seems distant and unattainable. The fourth movement is for Shostakovich himself: His theme appears prominently in the finale before “Stalin’s theme” returns—only to be overcome by the composer’s own theme in one of music’s liveliest and most exciting finishes. Stalin’s dead, Shostakovich lives. He has survived. Symphony No. 10 by Dmitri Shostakovich Diane and Camilla (from Mulholland Drive) by Angelo Badalamenti 62 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

yea.org Allentown, PA STAFF Director George Hopkins Assistant Director Bruno Zuccala Drum Majors Kendall Stevenson, Katy Boggs, MK Raplinger Design George Hopkins, Bruno Zuccala, Greg Lagola, Jeff Sacktig, Jay Bocook, Colin McNutt, Iain Moyer, Jeremy Spicer Brass Gino Cipriani (Caption Supervisor), Jay Bocook (Arranger), Steve Bentley, Michael Terry, JP Crowley, Kevin Mitchell, Selena Adams, Jarrett Lipman, Zack Travis, Craig Walker, Paula Monique Percussion Colin McNutt (Caption Supervisor, Arranger), Lee Beddis (Consultant), Brian Tinkel (Consultant), Jake Gall (Battery Coordinator), Alex Beltran, Derek Fields, Andrew MacLeay, Andrew Ricketts, Brian Perez, Adam Swan, Bobby Marino, Chris Vale, Lucas Vangeison, Adam Wiencken, Dr. Iain Moyer (Front Ensemble Supervisor, Arranger), Michael Zellers (Electronics, Sample Designer), James Ancona, Gerry Miller (Audio Engineer), Jason Ihnat, Taylor Yozwiak, Andrew Monteiro, Ian Hale, Azhad Syed Color Guard Bruno Zuccala (Caption Supervisor), Katie Hopkins (Caption Manager), Greg Lagola (Designer), Eric Babula (Designer), Lauryn Heller (Choreographer), Mark Willis (Choreographer), Ronnie Bynum, Abby Malloy, Alex Perez, Sam Watson, Rick Subel, Christy Hobby, Matt Winans Visual Jeff Sacktig (Drill Designer, Caption Supervisor), Austin Greene (Marching Caption Supervisor), Jonathan Aguirre, Kent Baker, Jon Bilby, Jason DeGroff, Eddy Falcon, Julian Johnson, Kevin Morrison, Josh Brenneis, Kent Baker, Patrick Duncan, Scott McAnally, Ben Pouncey, Jared Morgan, Joe Roche Administration Steve Shuey, Lainey Braatz, John Molloy, Ross Cawthon, Tim Gallagher, Lindsey Haynes, Anthony Khong, Kaitlyn Muether 63

CroCawrolnina INFERNO Inferno is the first part of Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s 14th-century work, the Divine Comedy. In it, Dante is guided by the Roman poet Virgil on a journey through Hell, which is depicted as nine circles of suffering located within the earth. Allegorically, the Divine Comedy represents the journey of the soul toward God, with “Inferno” describing man’s recognition—and rejection—of sin. Carolina Crown uses sound and imagery to transform the field into a dramatic depiction of Hell as the audience follows Dante and Virgil’s cathartic journey through the various rings of sins and sinners. Entering at the Gates of Hell, braving the harsh environments, facing Satan in the ninth ring, and ultimately escaping back to the surface of the earth, the performers deliver a thoughtful and emotional program rich with sinful imagery. Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven Gates of Hell by Thom Hannum, Tony Nunez, Tom Aungst, Steve Ridley Dies Irae by Guiseppe Verdi Symphony for Organ and Orchestra by Aaron Copland Adagio in G Minor by Remo Giazotto 64 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

carolinacrown.org Fort Mill, SC STAFF Executive Director Jim Coates Drum Majors Hunter Bown, Emily Salgado, Ross Werner Design Michael Klesch, Keith Potter, Thom Hannum, Tony Nunez, Leon May, Michael Townsend, David Starnes (Consultant) Brass Matt Harloff (Caption Head), Michael Klesch (Arranger), Ray Linkous, Ben Harloff, Corey Futrell. Steve Mason, Chad Brinkman, Katie Rozacky, Taylor Smith, Kevin LeBoeuf, Dylan Toombs, Barry Hudson, Andy Smart, Paula Hyman-Monique, Frank Sullivan, Larry Shane, Donnie VanDoren (Consultant) Percussion Tom Aungst (Caption Head), Thom Hannum (Arranger), Tony Nunez (Arranger), Glen Crosby, Chad Wyman, Travis Peterman, Zach Schlicher, Paul Winterhalter, Sean McElroy, Phil Idell, Joy Liu, Marcus Neudigate, Alex Kluttz, Sean Womack, Matt Jordan, Daniel Lai Color Guard Michael Townsend (Caption Head), Michael Rosales (Choreographer), Herbert Washington, Kylee Hubbard, Talitha Van de Wijngaard, Phillip Hong, CJ McCrory, Michael Floyd Visual Ron Hardin (Caption Head), Leon May (Visual Designer), Keith Potter (Visual Coordinator), Brian Soules, Brian Kraft, Chris Considine, Aaron Bailey, Mike Huebner, Tim Handley, Gino Hernandez, Patrick Forrester, Will Young, Emily Cleghorn, Chris Martin, Brett Lindsey Other Staff Kevin Smith (President), Nancy Barth (Tour Director), Moe Smith, Ryan Brannan, Cody Crawford, Brad Martin, Keith Suttles, Josh Waite, Nanthan Gualke, Carolyn Drislane, Carla Teixeira, Margaret Amos, Evan Woods, Tammie Dorn, Laurie Oakley, Preston Cheek 65

Cascades INTERGALACTIC The Seattle Cascades will take on the colors of the Pacific Northwest this season with a fresh new look—and sound—inspired by the region’s blue water, gray clouds, and white mountaintops. The lush tones of the group’s home territory are also echoed in the NASA-imaged Earth globe that will play a central role in the group’s 2015 program, Intergalactic. The show will take us on a voyage into space to travel among the stars and explore places we’ve never been. The extraterrestrial atmosphere is underscored by familiar melodies, with selections from John Adams, Holst’s suite The Planets, soundtrack music from Star Trek, space-themed pop by the Beastie Boys and hard-hitting grunge from Seattle’s own Soundgarden. Cascades will boldly go where no one has gone before with a new, interesting mix that combines the past, present and future. Mars (from The Planets) by Gustav Holst Enterprising Young Men (from Star Trek) by Michael Giacchino Short Ride in a Fast Machine by John Adams Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden Jupiter (from The Planets) by Gustav Holst Mercury (from The Planets) by Gustav Holst Intergalactic by the Beastie Boys To Boldly Go (from Star Trek) by Michael Giacchino 66 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

cascadesdrumcorps.org Seattle, WA CORPS NAME Font: Oxida Regular / DRUM CORPS and tagline Font: Maximus Medium STAFF Executive Director Lewis Norfleet Tour Director Michael Tran Drum Majors Maggie Whiteman, Avery Rich, Devante Kuzmaak Design Lewis Norfleet (Brass Arranger), David Reeves (Percussion Arranger), Nick Benson (Visual Designer), Brett Harbur (Color Guard Designer) Brass Kyle Thompson (Caption Head), Steve Menefee, Eric Parker, Paul Nesper, Joey Riordan, Robert Rutherford, Kelli Taylor Percussion Steve Henry (Caption Head), Justin Bales, Cole Williams, Craig Winter, Skyler Delatorre, Britt Dahlgren, Johnny Miller, Mason Lynass, Joel Montes Color Guard Brett Harbur (Caption Head), Cat Eastman, Elaine Fite, Jenny Clay, Heather Manocchio Visual Nick Benson (Caption Head), Calvin Fackrell (Asst. Caption Head), Dylan Thompson, Ryan Hanauska, Anna Spangler, Andrew Lauletta, Trevor Parrish, Brian Condit, Kyle Trader, Alex Dohoda, William Land, Bobby Langan 67

CTahvealiers GAME ON For anyone with a competitive spirit, Game On expresses many things— defiance, confidence, readiness, and even a sense of playfulness—all wrapped up in a couple of words. For the 2015 Cavaliers, Game On serves both as a show title and a mantra as the group prepares to meet every challenge in its path with an amazing display of athleticism. Inspired by the combination of heart and skill of the true champion, the corps will turn the field into a grand arena. Contestants will face obstacles that test their strength, speed, agility, flexibility, and mental power. Athleticism becomes artistry through a highly emotional score that matches the spirit of the simulated contest, with music by French composer Claude Debussy, film composers Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard, and Scottish brass band composer Peter Graham. Symphony No. 8 (Finale) by Anton Bruckner Fêtes (from Nocturnes) by Claude Debussy Run Boy Run by Yoann Lemoine Macrotus by Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard On The Shoulders of Giants (Finale) by Peter Graham 68 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

cavaliers.org Rosemont, IL STAFF President Adolph DeGrauwe Director Mark Ackerson Drum Majors Austin Baker, Josh Miller Design Scott Koter (Program Coordinator), Tommy Allen, Michael McIntosh, Alan Miller, Mitch Rogers, Drew Shanefield, Andrew Toth, Bart Woodley Brass Drew Shanefield (Composer, Arranger), David McGrath (Caption Head), Michael Martin (Caption Head), Freddy Martin (Pedagogy Coordinator), Chip Crotts (Consultant), Alan Armstrong, Chris Barnum, Thomas Bough, Dave Cooksey, Jeremy Figlewicz, Gary Garvin, Jonathan Gill, Tate Herrmann, Patrick Hinton, Brad Hughes, Clark Hunt, Ed Roush, Daniel Treuman, Jordan Yi Percussion Michael McIntosh (Caption Supervisor, Composer, Arranger), Alan Miller (Composer, Arranger), Joe Hobbs (Caption Head), Eric Ridenour (Caption Head), Tom McGillen, Joe Roach, Rob Pastor, Erick Eckstrom, Nathan Sundberg, Mike McDonald, Nick Beaudet, Josh King, Jason Palmer, Julian White, Russell Wharton, Derek Reid Michael Neubert Color Guard Travis Speice (Caption Head), Tommy Allen, Blake Dutton, Geoff Longo, Ethan Marcus, Tyler Richards, Brady Sanders, Andrew Toth, Robin Wells, Bart Woodley Visual Steven Estudillo (Caption Head), Michael Tarr, Nick Beaudet, Alan Chrzanowski, Lynel Curd, Matthew Davis, Graham Delafield, Roland Gomez, Cameron Kedy, Matt Lamm, Michael Neubert, Brett Orr, Stephen Parsons, Rudy Ruiz, Jordan Warfield, Russell Zavalla Tour & Administrative Team Chris Lugo (Assistant Director), Joe Paul (Personnel Director, Tour Manager), Diane King (Tour Manager), Jonathan Lewis (Tour Manager), Rasheed Moore (Tour Manager, Housing Coordinator), Michael Vaughn (Tour Manager), Rosanne Duewerth (Office Manager) 69

Colts …AND A SHOT RINGS OUT: A Johnny Staccato Murder Mystery Trixie is a dancer in distress, caught between the war hero she loves and a ruthless gangster who happens to be her boss. Where does she turn? Johnny Staccato, private eye. …AND A SHOT RINGS OUT recreates the classic detective tales of radio’s golden age—when the whole family gath- ered around to listen to the exploits of Dick Tracy, Sam Spade, and many others. Combining drum corps performance with live actors and Foley sound effects, the Colts immerse us in the seedy world of chorus girls, gangsters, and gumshoes. As the corps on the field becomes the colorized manifestation of the radio listener’s imagination, we get a “backstage” look at what’s going on at the radio station as the orchestra, actors and singers work to put on that evening’s episode—with just as much plotting and shenanigans backstage as on the air. Man with the Golden Arm by Elmer Bernstein Lex (from Metropolis Symphony) by Michael Daugherty Science Fiction by Christian McBride Moanin’ by Charles Mingus Lay Me Down by Sam Smith Fire Water Paper: Vietnam Oratorio Movement II Scherzo by Elliot Goldenthal 70 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

colts.org Dubuque, IA STAFF Corps Director Vicki MacFarlane Drum Majors Cole Hanton, Kara Metzger Design Marc Sylvester (Program Coordinator, Visual Designer), Chuck Naffier (Brass Arranger), David Nelson (Percussion Arranger), Wayne Harris (Storyteller), Brandon Smith (Color Guard Design), Carla Burgess- Tomsa (Staff Coordinator) Brass Jason Buckingham (Caption Head), Chad Huel, Justin Bartz, Paul Bessetti, Rance Costa, Thomas Henry, Steven Jones, Stephen Lyons, Aaron Sanderson, Phil Snyder, Paul Terry, Matthew Willis Percussion A.J. Pace (Caption Head), David Nelson (Caption Supervisor), Lane Summerlin (Front Ensemble), Travis Opocensky (Battery), Drew Brown (Electronics), Garrett Fuerst, Jeremy Gurganious, Brady Hartness, Anthony Kamson, Travis Opocensky, Thien Pham, Greg Power Color Guard Brandon Smith (Caption Head), Carla Burgess-Tomsa, Tyler Smith (Choreographer), Tyler Teran (Choreographer), Hillary Hannan, Steven MacAlpine, Danielle Marquardt, Elana Siegel, Alex Stelken, Mathew Tomsa Visual Craig Sellers (Caption Head), Alex Cardona, Dustin Del Moro, Andrew Gaskill, Brendan George, Peter Inglett, Chris Johnston, Patrick McGehee, Josh Neujahr, Min Park, Paige Schneweis, Josh Schweitzer Other Staff Jeff MacFarlane (Executive Director), Chris Tomsa (Assistant Director), Matt Mulvanny (Cadets Director), Melissa Lyon (Event Manager), Mike Lang and Ray Morgan (Tour Directors), Max Meigel, Jason Schubert and Derek Smith (Tour Assistants), Jim Hauser (Props), Cathy Roberts (Uniforms), Teresa Smith (Food), Bill Symoniak (Volunteers), Greg Blum (Board President), Jeff Barnwell (Booster President) 71

Crossmen ABOVE & BEYOND “It may be that those who do most, dream most.” Stephen Butler Leacock’s famous quote has long been an inspiration for those who hope to make their dreams come true. And those words summed up the ethos of the early and mid 20th Century, when things like aviation—once regard- ed as fantasy—first became a reality. With Above & Beyond, the 2015 Crossmen bring the sentiment behind this quote into fruition. Underscored by musical selections that evoke man’s desire to travel the air, Above & Beyond focuses on both dreaming and doing. The visual imagery sends us skyward as clouds, wings, kites, and paper airplanes fill the field. As Leonardo da Vinci once said: “Once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” Fly to Paradise by Eric Whitacre Ascent by Andrew Markworth Jubal Step (from All Rise) by Wynton Marsalis One Day I’ll Fly Away by Joe Sample, Will Jennings Butterfly by Mia Marakoff/Rajaton 72 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

crossmen.org San Antonio, TX STAFF Executive Director Fred Morrison Assistant Director Joel Moody Drum Majors Caitlin Hall, Spencer Holyoak, Aaron Thomas Design Ed Devlin (Program Coordinator), Andrew Markworth (Music Ensemble Arranger), Jaime Alvarez-Calderon (Music Coordinator), Michael Hardiek (Visual Designer), Tyler Edrington (Color Guard Coordinator), Al Chez (Consultant), James Smith (Consultant), Rick Subel (Consultant) Brass Anthony Cruddas (Caption Head), Bill Hawkes (Asst. Caption Head), Levi Chavis (Consultant), Al Chez (Consultant), Chad Pence (Consultant), Frank Williams (Consultant), Jamie Bennett, Evan Berry, Brandon Day, Jon Holloway, Conrad Isenhour, Dennis Laorenza, Tim Leonelli, Jarrett Lipman, Michael Loffredo, Amanda Marino-Stevenson, Larry Markiewicz, Roger Marquis, Bill Muter, Juan Nunez Percussion Andrew Markworth (Caption Supervisor), Josh Brickey (Asst. Caption Supervisor, Battery Coordinator), Nathan Ratliff (Front Ensemble Coordinator), Lee Allman, Nicole Barnes, Michael Bishop, Frank Cummings, Jared Kortz, Buck Palmer, Dan Schack, Michael Tant Color Guard Tyler Edrington (Caption Head), Sheldon Apo (Choreographer), John Escalante (Choreographer), Rick Subel (Choreographer), Andria Foerch (Consultant), Michelle Owens (Consultant), James Smith (Consultant), Stephanie Chavez, Chris Cook, Erin England, Molly Favret, Coleen Maloney, Kara Markworth, Allison Mayer, Whitney Stone Visual Brad Slusarczyk (Caption Head), Russ Carroll (Choreographer), Nicolas Barnett, Robert Blake, Bosco Brown, Adam Chrobak, Carlos Gonzalez, Rick Hanf, Tim Heichelheim, Karl Koemmpel, Tony Mencio, Zack Riley, Devon Schmidt, DJ Turner, Mason Voskamp Tour Administration Maureen Morrison (Director of Operations), Rico Gomez (Tour Director), Chelsea Stemet (Asst. Director of Operations), Kevin Doyle, Eddie Lozano, Kaitlyn Pineiro, Josh Sears (Tour Assistants), Brianne Cozzette, Cory Ellis, Shawn Tyler, Sequoyah Benton, Piper Jones (Interns), Jackie Joergens, Sherrie Sims (Food Service), Claire Botting (Athletic Trainer), Colleen Hulihan, Willow Waters (Merchandise) 73

Jersey Surf SUNSURFING Celebrating the group’s 25th anniversary, Jersey Surf’s SunSurfing evokes images of warmth, light, and those long summer days on the Garden State’s famous sparkling beaches. Before the party is ready to start, however, the Surf reminds us that the sun was once worshiped as a god, using world percussion instruments to give the opening movement a spiritual undertone. But in EMBRACING THE SUN, a more modern form of “sun worship” takes over, expressed by a reggae-tinged rendition of Elton John’s “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” featuring steel drums as warm as a tropical breeze. The group’s expanded sonic palette continues in CELEBRATINGTHE SUN, which begins with a high-energy version of Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” (listen for the Theremin!). As the waves start breaking, it’s time to rock out and wax up the board with the familiar rhythms of The Surfaris surf-rock classic, “Wipeout.” Worshipping the Sun Awakening (Introduction) by Colin Bell Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison Embracing the Sun Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me by Elton John, Bernard Taupin Celebrating the Sun Good Vibrations by Brian Wilson, Mike Love Wipeout by James Fuller, Patrick Connolly, Robert Berryhill, Ronald Wilson 74 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

jerseysurf.org Camden County, NJ STAFF Executive Director Bob Jacobs Assistant Director Stephanie Dutcher Drum Majors Christopher Pennington, Cori Snyder Design Fred Ford (Program Coordinator), Jason Bentley (Visual Designer), Dr. Andrew Yozviak (Brass Arranger), Robert Thatcher (Field Percussion Arranger), Colin Bell (Front Ensemble Percussion Arranger), Katie Gallagher (Color Guard Designer), Matt Hurley (Color Guard Designer), Joe Costable (Digital Sound Designer), Bob Jacobs (Creative Director), Todd Marcocci (Program Designer), Mike Merk (Program Designer) Brass Mark Figueroa (Director), Jon Virtue, Becky Terry, Allison Figueroa, Neal Chiprean, Aaron Goldberg, Jason Moore, Dan Stauffer, Al Chez Percussion Christopher Lawlor (Battery Director), Rich Klimowicz (Front Ensemble Director), Alex Santa, Tyler Shreve, Jason Keller, Alex Cahen, Dave Osworth, Danielle Stoffer Color Guard Katie Gallagher (Directress), Matt Hurley, Stephanie Broadbelt, Kimmy Kinden, Erin Leifer, Stacy Andrews, Daniel Matos, Jon Kraemer Visual Tony Rideout (Director), Paul Nye (Consultant), Liz King, Jane Best, Charles Groh, Aaron Barnes, Brad Donoris, Eric Poster Administrative Team Carl Ruocco (Staff Coordinator), Mike Mercadante (Director, Member Experience), Brian Prato (Director, Business Development), Terri Ives (Volunteer Coordinator), Bill Ives (Merchandise Manager), Chris Myers, Tina Myers, Tim Crooks, John Devlin, Geoff Thompson (Operations and Logistics), Brian Seemann, Tom Piatek (Administration), Connor Heinle, Julie Hill (Tour Administration), Julia Cardillo (Marketing and Communications), Nick Boyer, Josh Cruse (Media Production), Brant Johnson, Kammy Johnson, Barry Criscuolo, Jim Cage, Susan Books (Food Service), Chris Benedict, Jenn Licthman (Athletic Trainers), Mike Crooks, Nick Breidigam, Dawn Delsie- Pence, Charlene Williams, Steve Marcus, Irene Lantz 75

ScMoaduistosn 78TH & MADISON When it comes to combining musical artistry with athleticism on the football field, no one compares to the performers in DCI groups. And in the golden age of the movie musical, no one blended refined artistic grace with raw athletic power like dancer, actor, and singer Gene Kelly. More than a half-century after he appeared in classic MGM musicals like On The Town, Singin’ in the Rain, An American In Paris, and many others, his work still makes your jaw drop. Such MGM classics are the inspiration behind 78th & Madison, a show that draws from the energy, color, and uplifting entertainment of Hollywood’s greatest musicals. The soundtrack includes music from films like Summer Stock (“Get Happy”) Meet Me in St. Louis (“The Boy Next Door”), Girl Crazy (“I Got Rhythm), and, of course, Singin’ in the Rain (“Gotta Dance,” “Good Morning,” and “Moses”). Fanfare (Featuring Gotta Dance, Good Morning, I Got Rhythm & NYC) by Arthur Freed, Nacio Herb Brown, George Gershwin, Charles Strouse Moses by Roger Edens The Boy Next Door by Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane Traffic Jammin’ by Jeff Tyzik Finale (Featuring Get Happy & Happy Days Are Here Again) by Harold Arlen, Milton Ager 76 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

madisonscouts.org Madison, WI STAFF Executive Director Chris Komnick Director Dann Petersen Drum Majors Eric Perry, Zach Sheller, Logan Whitehouse Design KC Michel (Program Coordinator), Scott Boerma (Music Director), James Sparling (Percussion Director), Andy Ebert (Visual Designer), Chad Duggan (Visual Coordinator), Nick Pourcho (Front Ensemble Arranger), Nick Monzi (Staff Coordinator) Brass Donnie VanDoren (Caption Supervisor), Scott Oliver (Caption Head), Alex Brough (Asst. Caption Head), Sean Conway, Adam Jatho, Jason Robb, Nathan Pratt, Nick DeJarlais, Andrew Brough, Sean Phelan, Jay Hagy, Dr. Nick Williams (Consultant) Percussion James Sparling (Percussion Director), Zerick Randolph, Devin Garza, Ryan Anderson (Battery Coordinator), Ian Clarey, John Lluvera, Thomas Sparling, Jack Borland, Matt Poulos, Nick Pourcho (Front Ensemble Supervisor), Maarten Deschacht (Front Ensemble Caption Head), Adam Garcia, Amanda Petersen, Ross Taylor, Grace Welter, Tom Moffitt (Sound Engineer) Color Guard David Veda (Caption Supervisor), Susan Hanggi (Caption Head), Ian Lewis (Asst. Caption Head), Kelsey Gleason, KC Perkins, Michael Richman, Carrie Short, Thomas Thawley, Brian Winn, Brandt Wright, Robbie Billings (Choreographer), Adam Dalton (Choreographer), Michael James (Choreographer), Damon Padilla (Choreographer) Visual Andy Ebert (Caption Supervisor), Blake Daughtrey (Caption Head), Taylor Harrell (Asst. Caption Head), Nick Monzi (Asst. Caption Head), Jacob Gross, Chase Harding, Jarad Holmes, Martin Montoya, Brandt Murphy, Brian Schutta, Kyle Swartz, Tim Sexton, Tyler Woods, Daichi Kato (Intern) Other Staff Aaron Levine (Asst. Director), Kimberly Pullen (Volunteer & Member Coordinator), Shelby Devitt (Administrative Assistant), Katelyn Grimes (Athletic Trainer), Andrew Irving (Merchandise Manager), Tina Jameson (Food Operations Manager), Robert Poulin (Tour Manager), Jonathon Shaw (Alumni Coordinator), AJ Smith (Travel Coordinator), Jani Springer (Athletic Trainer), Chad Truitt (Sewing Manager) 77

Mandarins RESURRECTION In a field, buried and forgotten, the Terracotta Warriors slept for centuries, waiting for the call to arise and defend their emperor. Over four move- ments, we witness the Resurrection of this mighty army created to bring honor and glory to Xi’an. I. THE AWAKENING: At the call of the ceremonial drum, the stone is rolled away and the terracotta army rises. II. WARRIOR: An army cannot exist without a leader and the emperor’s daughter emerges to gain the trust and support of the powerful ranks that unite under her command. III. THE DYNASTY OF THE EMPEROR: Under the new regime, the warriors undergo rigorous training so they are prepared for battle. IV. FOREVER IN STONE: The Terracotta Army stands with honor before the power and majesty of the emperor. They exist to defend him here and in the afterlife—forever in stone. The Awakening Warrior Dynasty of the Emperor Forever in Stone by Key Poulan, Sean Womack, Mark Hunter 78 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

mandarins.org Sacramento, CA STAFF Executive Director Jim Tabuchi Drum Majors Kelley Ho, Jesusalberto Muniz, Herman Dhillon Design Key Poulan (Program Coordinator, Music Director, Brass Composer/Arranger), Tony Nunez (Percussion Design Consultant), Lorenzo Medrano (Visual Coordinator), Peter Weber (Drill Designer), Sean Womack (Percussion Arranger), Mark Hunter (Percussion Arranger), Robert Bowen (Percussion Design Consultant), Allexis Albaugh (Visual Design, Color Guard) Brass Dan Fong (Caption Head), Santiago Sabado (Caption Head), Ben Fong, Gary Ortega, Tim Weiss, Olin Hannum, Taylor Haugland, Brooke Wolford, Shawn McElhaney, Chris Langton, Milt Gee, Mark Trulson, Thor Strombom, George Miles, Eddie Pineda (Drum Major Advisor), Marvin Reed (Drum Major Advisor) Percussion Sean Womack (Caption Head), Mark Hunter (Co-Caption Head), Robert Bowen (Co-Caption Head), Matt Jordan (Consultant), Matthew Howell, Ryan Ringold, Taylor Poole, Jake Little, Aaron Ferris, Vanessa Gomez, Nelson Martinez, Ernie McLaurin, Ohnyale Patterson, Colin Slavin, Art Nunez, Brandon Amaral, Marcus Neudigate, Rueben Rodriguez, Shelby Shelton Color Guard Allexis Albaugh (Caption Head), Kayne O’Brien (Flag Choreographer), Becca Vogt, Teighlor Young (Weapon Choreographer), Brian Pastor, Sarah Chilcote (Movement Choreographer), Kalei Cablay, Chad Griefe (Consultant) Visual Chris Huebschle (Caption Head), Ronald Munekawa (Caption Head), Chris Baudino, Mary Cowperthwait, Joseph Hayes, Nick Kinavey, Micah Masterson, Justin Mons, Brian Mora, Matthew Robeson, Garrison Walker, Gene Monterastelli (Consultant), Chris DaPrato (Conditioning Coach), Jillene Sturgess DaPrato (Conditioning Coach) Other Staff Raymond Mar (Corps Advisor), Keith Sanpei (Tour Manager), Cathy Sackett (Booster Manager), Jerry Sackett (Transportation Manager) 79

CrOruegsoan ders THE MIDNIGHT GARDEN Inspired by the magic of classic fairytales and fantasy stories, The Midnight Garden is set on the grounds surrounding a prince’s castle. The action begins with the color guard decorated to represent gothic statues, while the brass and percussion wear green and black to represent the foliage in the castle garden. Plants and statues come to life at the stroke of midnight as vines rapidly creep up and around the garden walls. The statues and the foliage begin to dance together as the garden comes into full bloom. But as morning approaches, this magical party is about nearing its end: There is a race to return everything to its original place before the clock tolls six times to signal the dawning of a new day. As the garden returns to its pre-midnight state, we’re left with the question: “When one spell ends, where does that magic go?” Selections from Cinderella Suite No. 1, Op. 107 I. Introduction III. Quarrel VII. Cinderella’s Waltz by Sergei Prokofiev Who is She? (from Cinderella) by Patrick Doyle Pumpkin Pursuit (from Cinderella) by Patrick Doyle 80 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

oregoncrusaders.org Portland, OR STAFF Executive Director Mike Quillen Drum Majors Anna Quenemoen, Nick Bledsoe, Emma Phillips, Nick Burton Design Ian Flint (Program Coodinator), Bradley Kerr Green (Brass Arranger), Mike Stevens (Percussion Arranger), Christopher Whyte (Percussion Arranger), Mitch Rogers (Drill Designer), Christopher Cordova (Choreography) Brass Bradley Kerr Green (Caption Supervisor), Alex Blue V (Caption Head), Ryan Caloud, James Nufer, Albert Vela, Phil Wingfield, David (DJ) Landoll, Bryan Thomas, Stacey Garcia, Max Johnson, Nick Maupoux, David Lofy, Michael Post, Ray Severns, Dr. Nicholas E. Williams (Consultant), James Rocillo (Consultant) Percussion Mike Stevens (Caption Supervisor), Christopher Whyte (Front Ensemble Caption Head), Micah Brusse, Henry Gillard, James Catherall, Nate Potter, Liana Bernard, Tarrin Neal, DJ Carty, David Loughin, Luke DeDominces, Elyse Emerich, Jennifer O’Neill, Ian Kerr Color Guard Charlotte Morrow (Caption Supervisor), Christopher Cordova (Caption Head), Katy Burns, Amanda Rosling, Manuel Garcia, Larry Rodriguez Visual Ian Flint (Caption Supervisor), Michael Rayner (Caption Head), Austin Avery, William Bishop, Masen Bowers, Maximilian Logan, Savannah Starling, Phil Wingfield Other Staff Dr. Philip Marshall (Board President), Tom Strecker (Tour Manager), Mallory Morgan (Tour Director), Colleen Bledsoe (Volunteer Coordinator) 81

Pacific Crest THE CATALYST A mysterious artifact has arrived. We aren’t sure where it came from or why it is even here. We call it The Catalyst. A catalyst is an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action; as the performers react to it, the music changes from dark and aggressive to light and regal. And like a chemical catalyst, this one also changes as it reacts to the performers. The production is developed around Eric Whitacre’s vocal transcription of “Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode. Whitacre’s treatment of this tune feels both haunting and hopeful. Its atmosphere at the beginning of the program is eerie and unsettling. By the end, it feels positive and optimistic. Placed around it are musical works by Prokofiev, Uematsu, and Ticheli, which reflect the reaction initiated by The Catalyst as the show progresses from chaos and conflict to an optimistic and consonant resolution. Scythian Suite, Op. 20 by Sergei Prokofiev Liberi Fatali (from Final Fantasy VIII) by Nobuo Uematsu Enjoy the Silence by Martin Gore Angels In the Architecture by Frank Ticheli 82 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

pacific-crest.org Diamond Bar, CA STAFF Executive Director Stuart Pompel Program Director Seth Murphy Operations Manager Edward Martin Drum Majors Dakota Chavez, Jessie Marsala, Brooke Tomas Design Seth Murphy (Program Director), John Meehan (Music Director, Brass Arranger), Ryan Springler (Visual Coordinator), Michael Huestis (Percussion Arranger), Angela Tousley (Visual Designer, Choreographer), Steven Estudillo (Drill Designer), Brian Dinkel (Electronics Designer), Tom Aungst (Program Advisor) Brass Seth Murphy (Caption Head), Brad Davis (Asst. Caption Head), Matt Busch, Chris McCoy, Vince Underwood, Adam Wolf, Kevin Ronan (Consultant) Percussion Pete Lucero (Caption Head), Dalia Berman (Front Ensemble Manager), Darren Van Derpoel (Battery Manager), Chyann Figueroa, Lauren Hutson, Brandon Gedalje, Miguel Guaderrama, Pablo Rodriguez, Melannie Stakely, Matt Walters Color Guard Angela Tousley (Caption Head), Felcia Thorn (Lead Instructor), Mackinzi Anderson, Mariah Hemminger, Lionel Icasiano, Linsey Mikels, John Arroyo, Brianne Risa Tomas, Estephanie Vitela, Noel Gabrintina Visual Matt Lackey (Caption Supervisor), Bill Fritz (Caption Head), Chris Cowling, Rachel Garcia, Ryan Johnson, Carlos Martinez, Garret Lopez, David Reaver, Adrian Rivas, Rudy Ruiz, Ryan Springler, Mason Tanquary, Akira Torrijos Other Staff Mark Kveton (Drum Major and Student Leadership), Adrian Rivas (Student Leadership) 83

RePhganitmoment CITY OF LIGHT Just imagine you have been given only 24 hours to explore one of the most mysterious and exotic places on earth: Paris. Just the mention of the word, and the world seems more passionate, more powerful, more excit- ing. For 2015, art, music, and fashion combine in City of Light, where Phantom Regiment uses its trademark élan to breathe new life into the romance of this famous city. Jazz Age rhythms and timeless melodies cast a fresh and original spell, overflowing with the shadows and sunshine of Paris itself, also known as the “City of Love.” From the Champs Élysées to Montmartre nightclubs, from the beautiful Gardens of Versailles to the great cathedrals, Phantom Regiment will capture the dazzle and discord of this great city with a repertoire of music perfectly suited to the group’s full-throated sound and its full-throttle rhythms. I Love Paris by Cole Porter Horoscope by Constant Lambert Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy An American in Paris by George Gershwin Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony) by Camille Saint-Saëns 84 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

regiment.org Rockford, IL STAFF Executive Director Rick Valenzuela Program Director Dan Farrell Tour Manager Dean Patterson Tour Assistants Wes Brabeck, John Haney, Keaton Lantrip, Alex Liddell, Stuart Shulman, John “Chief” Vlasis, Adam Youngman Drum Major David Warren Design Jude Boughton, Jeremy Earnhart, Dwight Emmert, Dan Farrell, Rob Ferguson, Don Hill, Jeremy Hunt, Bret Kuhn Brass Don Hill (Arranger), Christian Carichner (Caption Head), Zach Anderson, Dr. Andrea Brown, Ryan Caloud, Luis Cardenas Casillas, Robert Conrad, Dr. Justin Cook, Mason Daffinee, Dr. Rick Espinoza, Joe Gray, Reggie Humphrey, Kazuto Ito, Kevin McKenzie, Dr. Bradley Palmer, Dr. Kelli Pence, Bill Petersen, Matt Petterson, Dr. Will Plenk, Dr. Andy Poor, Taylor Sitzman, Steve Vaughn Percussion Bret Kuhn (Arranger, Caption Head), Rob Ferguson (Front Ensemble Arranger), Derrick Shannon (Co-Caption Head), Jesse Backes, Evan Brown, Cory Doran, Brandon Estes, Garrett Franklin, Chad Heiny, Nick Jasso, Sean Knuth, Joey Martinez, Stephen Nolte, Ryan Pride, Lloyd Puckitt, Ryan Reed, Scott Simon, Jonathan Tirado Color Guard John Leonard (Caption Head), Tim Newburn (Choreographer), Justin Sullivan (Choreographer), Philip Traini (Choreographer), Curtis Uhlemann, (Choreographer), Midori Eng, Andria Foerch, Jessica Francis, Louis Hellinger, Lindsay Kusmierczak, William Martin, Cody Newill, Annie Pelka, Daylen Rivera, Justin Sullivan Visual Jeremy Hunt (Designer), Josh Scott (Caption Head), Chris Agwu, Kayla Breland, Alicia Conrad, Michael Cowan, Tom DiNuoscio, Rocco Duranti, Dan Fibus, Julian Gonzalez, Brian Hildreth, Evan McAleer, Bob Smith, Noah Trulock, Joshua Wendt, Dominic Zanaboni 85

Pioneer EXODUS The glittering shamrocks on the trademark U.S. Marine Corps-styled white caps, need no introduction for the Irish Corps, the Pioneer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For Exodus, the group reinterprets music from the films The Ten Commandments and Exodus: Gods and Kings to tell a biblically inspired story of monumental struggle. An Exodus is defined as a mass departure of people, especially emigrants, and the production’s musi- cal and visual elements offer all of the highs and lows to match the action. From a Hittite battle in the desert to the parting of the Red Sea that allowed Moses to lead the Israelites on their Exodus from Egypt, Pioneer will take you on a journey that more than 600,000 people once made. Whenever possible this “Corps With No Borders” will troop the stands, passing in review with its theme song, “The Garry Owen March.” Selections from The Ten Commandments by Elmer Bernstein Selections from Exodus Gods and Kings by Alberto Iglesias 86 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

pioneer-corps.org Milwaukee, WI STAFF Director Roman Blenski Assistant Director Charles Mierecke Personnel Director Murray Davis Drum Majors Kelsey Arnory ,Alisha Cardwell, Nicholas Fugh Staff & Program Coordinator Mike Marcantano Brass Jerry Kelsey (Arranger), Randall Bennett (Caption Head), Brandon Luce, Nick O’Hara, Patrick Koppenhaver, Jacob Wright, Tyler Wiernusz, Christopher Reid, Dr. Jason Ladd (Consultant), Ric Munsey (Consultant) Percussion John McFarland (Arranger, Caption Head), Kenji Okubo (Co- Caption Head), David Edwards, Nicholas Martiniak, Ian Conyers, Ryan Marshall, Josh Mitchell, Robert Hairston, Jennifer Tarka, Tony Lemonds, Logan Ball Color Guard Seth Pearson (Caption Head, Designer), Michael Marcantano (Designer, Consultant), Wesley Tyree (Designer), Ja’Malh Wallace (Designer), Midori Eng (Designer), Lisa Janasik, David Sadler, Elizabeth Mitton, Becky Zima, Jalissa Ann Bishop Visual Ron Hardin (Designer), Joshua Pier (Caption Head), Kim Gorey, Missy Morrison, Cetch Waters, Steven C I Wright Other Staff Erik Haelman (Member Finances), Jackie Bilder (Videographer), Kimberly Gorey (Photographer), Timothy Osterbeck (Webmaster), Lansing Dimon (Social Media), Susan Blenski (Uniforms, Bingo), Peter Biletzky (Food Department), Daphne Moutry- Allen (Food Department), Dubrovko Zaja (Transportation) 87

VaSanntgauClaarra d THE SPARK OF INVENTION In 2015, Santa Clara Vanguard reimagines its innovative roots with The Spark of Invention. Inspired by the sweeping and spellbinding genius of Nikola Tesla, the show rockets through a kaleidoscope of ideas, emotions, and inventions. It bears witness to the thrilling moment when an idea first springs to life, or when what was once familiar transforms into something unexpected and new. A provocative soundtrack emerges through four distinctive pieces, taking us on an odyssey of musical innovation that journeys from early Western classical to ultramodern. Each of the show’s four scenes presents us with a single, dramatic spark of creativity: From electricity to technology, passionate music to breathtaking movement, props to musical effects, the show becomes the very act of invention right before our eyes—revealing the spark within us all. Invention in A Minor by J.S. Bach Virus Attack by Amin Bhatia Pure Imagination by Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley Piano Concerto by John Corigliano 88 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

SCVanguard.org Santa Clara, CA STAFF Chief Executive Officer Jeff Fiedler Corps Manager Charles Frost Drum Major Noe Gomez Design Mike McCool (Program Coordinator), Sal Salas (Artistic Director, Color Guard Coordinator), Denise Bonfiglio (Staff Coordinator), JD Shaw (Brass Arranger, Composer), Peter Weber (Drill Designer), Paul Rennick (Percussion Composer, Arranger), Sandi Rennick (Percussion Composer, Arranger) Brass George Wozniak (Caption Manager), Robert Higgins, Mark Nichols, Shawn Murphy, Taylor Criswell, Bryen Warfield, Sean McMahon, Joe Busuito, Ryan Adamsons, Scott Whitford Percussion Paul Rennick (Caption Manager), KJ Stafford, Reid Paxton, Tyler Sammons, AJ Covey, Nick Taylor, Daniel Allen, Adam Skowsen Lanser, Jon Leal, Tim Biles, Ben Christiensen, Robbie Free, Akira Robles, Kent Cater, Richie Rodriguez, Josh Love, Rafael Bretado, Mike Talerico, Scott Gleason, Kaia Lo Color Guard Daniel Riley (Caption Manager), April Martinez, Dani Reales, Jason Ciesla, Laura Gasper, Marlieta Matthews Visual Chris Alexander (Caption Manager), Levi Chavis, Ryan Demkovich, Robert Beavers, Ashley Donaldson, Chris Carrasco, Taylor Trevino, Matt Hartwell, Ivan De La Cruz, Scott Sepolio, Matt Costales, Donnie Hull Choreographers Rick Subel, Joey Powell, Johnny Amos, Michael Rosales, Joe Heininger, Michael James Sound Logistics & Production Lloyd Puckitt, John Kammerer Tour Administration Chris Martin, Gabe Flores, Colby Vasquez, Dustin Roa, Michele Teevan, R. Andrew Pyburn, Leah Arceneaux Fitness Trainers Ben Proko, Katie Proko Food Service Coordinator Lisa Chavis 89

AtlaSpnirtitaof OUT OF THE ASHES After any community has been devastated by disaster, those affected find themselves shocked and questioning how such a catastrophic event could happen to them. Fear, hopelessness, and despair ensue in the disaster’s aftermath. A pervasive sense of loss consumes all of us as we begin the search for answers to “Why us?” “How?” and “Where do we go from here?” However, as is the case with all tragedies, there comes the opportunity to strengthen our community and the things that bind us together. Pain leads to struggle; struggle leads to perseverance— and perseverance leads to triumph. The great Atlanta fire of 1917 was the original inspiration for Out of the Ashes, yet the show is also about the internal fire or passion within each of us, the one that comes to life when our backs are against the wall—the perseverance to survive. Tara’s Theme by Max Steiner Southern Harmony by Donald Grantham Full Pull & Cage Match by Scott McAllister Wild Nights (from Harmonium) by John Adams Original Music by William Pitts, Ben Pyles, Greg Tsalikis 90 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

spiritdrumcorps.org Atlanta, GA STAFF Corps Director JW Koester Tour Director Bobby Lindsey Drum Majors Jacqie Rotch, Jack Roberts, Josiah Marinos Design William Pitts (Brass Arranger), Andrew Solomonson (Drill Writer), Ben Pyles (Percussion Co-Arranger), Greg Tsalikis (Percussion Co-Arranger), Jen Barton (Color Guard Design), Brian Giddens (Visual Coordinator) Brass Jason Rinehart (Caption Head), Sean Furilla (Consultant), Jeremy Hackworth, Brian Kackley, Beth Fabrizio, Andrew Lee, Patrick Wade, Mason Coats, Jay Sconyers III, John Bratton Percussion Ben Pyles (Co-Caption Head), Greg Tsalikis (Co-Caption Head), Andrew Barlow, Kent Lineberry, Lance Kindl, Taha Ahmed, Aaron Tucker, Josh Montgomery, Henry Williams III, Zach Turner, Nick Brakeman, Dani Cunning, Steven Hand, Jake Lyons, Ryan Scott Color Guard Jen Barton (Caption Head), David Crook, Ricardo Robibson, Sammie Dobson, Jose Morales, Jed Garvey, Trent Williams, Narrissa Snead, Brandon Almond Visual Mike Zerbini (Caption Head), Sean McDermott, Pablo Cappola, Arwen Hernandez, Matt Matthews, Sean Pazirandeh, Joe Perez, Adam Steltenpohl, Greg Mea, Samantha Dobson Other Staff Ellen Abney, Jenetta McGee, Jon Negri, Eric Gaston, Clara Tuck (Tour Managers), Nathan Sloan (Administration) 91

Troopers WILD HORSES In today’s fast paced world, many of us wish we could just run free with the wind in our hair like Wild Horses of the American West—to experi- ence some of their power, beauty, strength, and grace. Scene one brings us into the wide-open spaces of the West as a herd of wild horses runs free. Efforts to tame and fence the herd all prove unsuccessful as the equines roam through the land that is rightfully theirs. Scene two sees one from the herd being fenced in with attempts to tame its wild soul. The lone horse looks out onto the open lands and yearns to run free again with the rest of her herd. In the final scene, we see her rejoin the herd and regain her freedom. But furious attempts are still being made to capture and tame the entire group. The exciting conclusion features all of the wild horses in a moment that will not soon be forgotten. Open Spaces by Robert W. Smith Main Theme (from Dreamer) by John Debney Wild Horses by Natasha Bedingfield Adrenaline City by Adam Gorb 92 2015 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

troopersdrumcorps.org Casper, WY STAFF Executive Director Mike Ottoes Corps Director Fred Morris Asst. Director, Tour Manager Rod Owens Drum Major Gabe Gallegos Design Donnie VanDoren (Program, Staff Coordinator), Robert W. Smith (Brass Arranger), Paul Rennick (Percussion Arranger), Sandy Rennick (Front Ensemble Arranger), Noah Bellamy (Visual Designer), Jenifo Leseth (Color Guard Designer, Supervisor), Kevin Ford (Program Consultant), Marc Whitlock (Program Consultant), Anthony Garcia (Color Guard Designer, Choreographer), Brittany Shepard (Color Guard Designer, Choreographer) Brass Tim Snyder (Caption Head), Aaron Wells, Sara Myers, Andy Grindle, Holly Maldonado, Andrew Sharf, Abby Lyon, Jeremy Basso, Dan Herrick, Aaron Willison Percussion Lauren Teel (Caption Head), Chris McWilliams (Consultant), Pat Chapman, Jesus Sanchez, Jordan Brooks, Jeff Carmona, Tim Biles, Zeke David, Jonny Green, Chris Livemios, AJ Covey, Mike Hardin, Josh Stark, Lloyd Puckitt Color Guard Gabriel Becerra (Caption Head), Caleb Brown, Christianna Osborne, Nick Vizza, Lisa Ha, Arista Thun-Smith Visual Mike Wells (Caption Head), Jonathan Morgan (Asst. Caption Head), Tyler Lindemier, Justin Addison, Nate Groves, Tony DiMartino, Nick Viviano, John Lee, Jeff Stracke Other Staff Kristy Jackson (Administrative Assistant, Development Director), Justin Anderson (Administrative Assistant), Sterling Bock (Food Service Manager), Deb Bock (Uniform Supervisor) 93

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7thregiment.org 7th Regiment New London, CT THE LABYRINTH STAFF The audience will encounter exciting surprises around every turn as 7th Regiment Corps Director explores The Labyrinth. Greek mythology tells the story of the great builder Tim Rall Daedalus, who constructed a labyrinthine maze so bewildering that he was barely Assistant Director able to escape his own creation. Throughout time, labyrinths have been presented Jim O’Neil as an arduous challenge, where the traveler must face trials, frustrations, and Operations Manager obstacles along the path. They have also been seen as beautiful pieces of art in Kerry Valley the elaborate patterns they make (especially when viewed from above) and as the Drum Major framework for a meditative or spiritual journey. That journey begins here. Dalton Gyorda Design Long, Long Time Ago Jack Tully (Program (from Pan’s Labyrinth) Coordinator), Brian Murphy (Program Advisor), Mark by Javier Navarrete Maguire, Jeff Bickford, Michael Nevin, Eric The Power Plant (from Schrader, Kevin Lowery The Matrix) by Don Davis Brass Rue’s Whistle Song Kevin Lowery (Caption Head), (from The Hunger Games) Jack Tully (Arranger), Stephen Klepner, Kevin Lam, Sean Lee, by James Newton Howard Scott Tomlison, Robert Elam Percussion Battle Music by David Holsinger Jeff Bickford (Caption Head, Rue’s Farewell (from Battery Arranger), Michael The Hunger Games) Nevin (Front Ensemble Arranger), Colin Mason (Front by James Newton Howard Ensemble Coordinator), Scott Daley, Paul Downing, Alex Burly Brawl (from The King, Brendan Mason, Tim Matrix Reloaded) Miller, Gene Bennett III Color Guard by Juno Reactor, Don Davis Eric Schrader (Caption Head), 95 Jackie Gaffney, Andrea Hrycyshyn, Fawn Margolis, Carly Sheehan, Jani Springer Visual Mark Maguire (Caption Head, Designer), Jesse Burbank, Shari Kuzel, Jacob Ulm Administrative Arminder Singh, Albert Littlefield, Christina Nadeau, Paula O’Neil, Daisy Johnson, Birse Timmons

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Blue bluedevils.org PRISMATIC Concord, CA From a light shining through a window at just the right angle to a rainbow arcing STAFF across the sky at the end of a storm, our world is full of light and its natural beauty. In fact, life as we know it wouldn’t exist without the light of the sun. In Prismatic, Corps Director Blue Devils B will explore light, natural and otherwise, as it is affected by prisms. Rick Odello With a program that includes music by James Whitbourn, Rush, Brian Tyler, Imogen Tour Manager Heap, and Murray Gold, the 2014 Open Class World Champions will take us on Sarah Bowling an illuminating journey that starts with a single beam of light before refracting into Manager an array of brilliant colors. Debbie Odello Asst. Managers I. Beam of Light Willie Meagher, Marvin Reed Luminosity Drum Majors Albert Lin, Kody Moore, by James Whitbourn Brandon Wood Design The Analog Kid by Geddy Lee, John Meehan (Program Coordinator, Brass Arranger), Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart Dave Glyde (Battery Arranger), Brian Dinkel (Front Ensemble II. Refraction Arranger), Ken Karlin (Drill Now You See Me Designer), Ricky Contreras (Color Guard Designer) by Brian Tyler Brass Joe Haworth (Supervisor), Eric You Know Where to Find Me Weingartner (Caption Head), Rob Stein, Brad Eugenio, Minh by Imogen Heap Thieu, Brandon Corenman, Matt Okumoto, Jordan III. Brilliance Rasmussen, Brian Pratt I Am the Doctor Percussion Ryan Odello (Caption Head, by Murray Gold Staff Coordinator), Stephanie Webster (Front Ensemble Manager), Maverick Peterson (Front Ensemble Co-Manager, Sound Engineer), Ian Olofson, Carlos Botello, Andrew Odello, David Kelly, Josh Luedke, Rudy Garcia, Suvin Varghese, Sharon Parker Color Guard Ricky Contreras (Caption Head), Jaydee Stark, Cassaundra Hawkins, Russell Crowe, Sharon Yap, Matt Anders Visual Zak Stillwell (Caption Head), Jay Fuentes, Frankie Fernandez, Eren Aktari, Nathan Banegas, Andres Hernandez, John Shoemaker, Bryant Collins 97