Drum Corps International 2014 Yearbook

Find the Differences Test your drum corps vision. There are 14 places where these two photos aren’t quite the same. Can you spot all of them? Lids & Logos How well do you know your corps? Here are shakos and logos from eight DCI World and Open Class groups. Draw a line between the photo and the corresponding logo. COLTS BLUE STARS GENESIS MUSIC CITY BLUE SAINTS RAIDERS BOSTON CRUSADERS OREGON CRUSADERS 49

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The Corps The Academy..............................54 Drum Corps International’s World Class includes Blue Devils .................................56 corps of up to 150 members. Open Class groups, Blue Knights...............................58 which may follow a more abbreviated touring schedule Blue Stars...................................60 compared to their World Class counterparts, consist Bluecoats....................................62 of anywhere between 30 and 150 performers. As they Boston Crusaders ......................64 have since 2011, both classes will compete against The Cadets .................................66 one another beginning with the World Championship Carolina Crown ..........................68 Prelims in Indianapolis. Cascades.....................................70 The Cavaliers..............................72 Colts ............................................ 74 Crossmen ...................................76 Jersey Surf .................................78 Madison Scouts.........................80 Mandarins...................................82 Oregon Crusaders......................84 Pacific Crest................................86 Phantom Regiment ...................88 Pioneer........................................90 Santa Clara Vanguard................92 Spirit of Atlanta .........................94 Troopers......................................96 7th Regiment .............................99 Blue Devils B ............................ 101 Colt Cadets...............................103 Genesis .....................................105 Gold ..........................................107 Legends ....................................109 Les Stentors ............................. 111 Music City ................................ 113 Racine Scouts .......................... 115 Raiders...................................... 117 Spartans ................................... 119 Vanguard Cadets .....................121 Blue Devils C ............................123 Blue Saints ...............................123 City Sound ...............................123 Columbians ..............................123 Coastal Surge...........................125 Eruption ....................................125 Golden Empire ........................125 Guardians .................................125 Impulse .....................................127 Incognito ..................................127 Louisiana Stars ........................127 Watchmen ................................127 Patria .........................................129 Northeast Technical ................129 All-Age ......................................131 53

The Academy Vanity Fair T he old aristocracy lived in its own insular world defined by wealth Rondeau: Theme from and privilege, pomp and splendor. Regarding themselves as naturally Masterpiece Theater entitled members of the highest social order, these aristocrats had no qualms about showing off their social standing and class superiority with by J.J. Mouret garish displays of worth and arrogance. Countless rituals, dinner parties, functions, and balls were the centerpiece of this “good life.” And the Crown Imperial grander the occasion, the more opulent the display. What was it like to be part of that gilded age? In Vanity Fair, the Academy explores the worldly by William Walton ostentation, idle pleasures, and frivolity of a day in the life of these privi- leged few as they’re pampered and provided for in every way—living in What a Wonderful World excess, frolicking, dancing, and celebrating without care. by Robert Thiele, George Weiss Dance of the Hours by Amilcare Ponchielli Jazz Suite No. 2 Waltz 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt Symphony No. 7, Mvmt. 2 by Ludwig van Beethoven Paris Sketches by Martin Ellerby STAFF Executive Director Mark Richardson Business Manager Carol Balk Corps Manager Antonio Bracamonte Business Assistant Brenna Byrne Drum Majors Kyle Edwards, Josh Goodman, Mitchell DePalma Design Michael Townsend (Program Coordinator), Michael Klesch (Music Designer), Ike Jackson (Percussion Designer), Jaime Holly (Drill Designer), Sergio Marquez (Color Guard Caption Head), Mark Eichenberger (Percussion Arranger), Bryan Nungaray (Percussion Arranger), Brandon Wickham (Visual Caption Head), Michael Larkin (Brass Caption Head) Brass Michael Larkin (Caption Head), Ben Hylton, Marquis Kowasic, Casey Lindorfer, Robby Luster, Evan Rogovin, Kevin Wood Percussion Ike Jackson (Caption Head), Cisco Hance (Coordinator), Andrew Barlow, Tim Berg, Frank Connelly, Michael Cooper, Mark Eichenberger, Matt Geiger, Travis Guinta, Drew Guy, Jose Hermosa, Nick Jasso Color Guard Sergio Marquez (Caption Head), Robert Morales (Manager), Gabe Escobedo, Pete Johnson, Liza Noriega, Ashley Porter, Whitney Semmens, Candice Spardlin Visual Brandon Wickham (Caption Head), Casey Ehrler, Ben Henderson, Shant Keuroghelian, Ryan Loveland, Kyle Martinez, Mike McGee, Matt Petterson, Sean Smit 54 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Blue Devils Felliniesque F ew film directors have been as influential as Frederico Fellini. Act 1: Fellini’s Religion Through classic works like 8½ and La Dolce Vita, he portrayed a Old Toys unique combination of desire, dreams, fantasy, and memory that can only be described as Felliniesque. Bringing his cinematic vision to life, the 2014 by Danny Elfman Blue Devils follow a unique script set to the music of Nino Rota, Danny Elfman, Gordon Goodwin, and Maury Yeston. The football field becomes a La Strada Theme movie set with costumes, props, camera…and an empty director’s chair. A ghostly figure reaches up to the camera and we hear the projector click to by Nino Rota life: A whirlwind of motion, music and dance communicates passionate excellence, the love of film, and the joy of the cinematic. A montage of Act 2: Fellini’s Circus patterns and power creates a stream-of-consciousness dream-like Circo Compagnia conversation of rhythm, melody, dynamics, and the impressionistic art of moving pictures—building to a climax worthy of the filmmaker himself. by Gordon Goodwin (Originally composed for the Blue Devils) Act 3: Fellini’s Fantasy Be Italian by Maury Yeston Movie Studio by Danny Elfman STAFF Executive Director David Gibbs Corps Managers Pete Emmons, Pat Seidling Assistant Managers Sheryl Miles, Brian Howard, Andrew Rogers Drum Majors Adam Schrock, Kristen Lichtenthal, Niko Martinez, Alana Stevenson Color Guard Captain Samantha Madayag BrassWayne Downey (Arranger), John M. Meehan (Caption Head), James Rocillo, Kevin Ronan, Joe Haworth, Bill Watson, Steve Vento, Sean Snyder, Keith Dunton, Sean Billings, Scott Palmerto, Sam Pilafian (Consultant) 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, Mitchel Hautea Visual Jay Murphy (Designer), Todd Ryan (Caption Head), Ken Karlin, Jaime Holly (Asst. Visual Designer), John Bradford, Brian Peter, Jarod Huntley, Kari White, Tim Darbonne, Peter Beckhart, James Gow, Karl Lowe (Consultant), Anthony Smith (Consultant), Jon Burroughs (Prop Set Fabricator) Health and Wellness Debbie Seeley (Director), Jared Andrews, Jennifer Clark Bentley, John Bradford, Eric Buckman, Don Campbell, Diobel Castner, Jeff Chaplin, Stephanie Lynde, James Martinelli, David Neville, Victoria Shannon, Tom Wellbrook 56 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Blue Knights TSheactoOndne T hat One Second: When your whole life flashes in front of your eyes, A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics a single second can seem to stretch on forever. The image that comes to mind in that brief moment could be a romantic relationship, a by James Horner drum corps season, or a huge life-changing event like the running of a marathon or the birth of a child. It could also include tiny fragments of Brief Eternity memory, like a parting glance from a loved one or the memory of your grandmother’s hands folded in her lap. The power of those memories by Bobby McFerrin, reminds us that nothing lasts forever and inspires us to pay more attention Roger Treece, Don Rosler to those special moments as they happen. Life is a gift. And our universal need to cherish that precious gift—to celebrate the seconds that make our Hand of Fate: Part 1 (from Signs) lives meaningful—is at the heart of the Blue Knights’ 2014 production, where every step, every note, and every second counts. by James Newton Howard To Build a Home by Swinscoe, France, Page, Watson, Smith STAFF Executive Director Mark Arnold Drum Majors CJ Garcia, Aaron Bradford, Myles Giller Design Jed Weeks (Program Coordinator), JC Caceres (Visual Design), Jay Bocook (Brass Arranger), Mike Jackson (Percussion Arranger), Kevin Shah (Front Ensemble Arranger, Sound Design), Ralph Hardimon (Musical Consultant), Tommy Keenum (Uniform and Costume Design) Brass Brad Toth (Caption Head), Ronnie Pruitt (Asst. Caption Head), Amanda Elizondo, Tony Ruiz, Bo Sodders, Daniel Brock, Josh Munoz, Dillan Sparks, Taylor Hutchins, Flint Weed, Stephen Gulledge, Zach Davis, Chris Williams Percussion Mike Jackson (Caption Head), Veronica Hidalgo, Matt Gonzalez, Chris Cyr, Onye Eme-Akwari, Nicole Casino, Colton Short, Kevin Shah (Front Ensemble Coordinator), Rod Kosterman, Angelo Outlaw, Mike Olsen Color Guard Brandy DuBose (Caption Head), Keith Casey (Co-Caption Head), Juan Artavia, Emalee Kengott, Theresa Fox, Brewster Petron, Gabriel Beccerra, Randi Miles, Louis Hellenger, David Arvin, Jonathan Meader, Pepe Ochoa, Andy Mroczek Visual Todd Clevenger (Caption Head), Jeremy Thompson (Associate Caption Head), Pat Miller (Consultant, Ensemble Specialist), Shane Denu (Consultant, Ensemble Specialist), Jeff DesMarteau, Julian Gonzales, Jon Popham, Rocco Duranti, Chelsey Curran, Evan McAleer, Dylan Ford, Andy Leister, Derek Kaapana Other Staff Heather Benton (Tour Manager), Keenan Evans, Ethan Goddard, Angelo Sapienza, Andrea Chilcote (Head Trainer) 58 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Blue Stars WHehaerrteIsthe W e think of home as an extraordinary place filled with special people The Chairman Dances and memories—a place to which one can always return. It’s Where the Heart Is. Over the last 50 years, many people have found a place in by John Adams the Blue Stars organization for many different reasons, and they have always been welcomed back when returning to their drum corps family and Homeward Bound the special place they know as home year after year. by Paul Simon This sense of belonging inspires the group’s golden anniversary pro- gram: Where the Heart Is explores what it means to build a home—and Home how the home environment shapes and forms the love of a family. In keeping with the group’s proud history, the show will feature many of the by Drew Pearson, Greg Holden elements that have become Blue Stars hallmarks over the last half century: creative costuming, character development, and an innovative use of the To Build A Home field’s dimensions. by The Cinematic Orchestra Original Music by Richard Saucedo, Ian Grom, John Mapes STAFF Executive Director Brad Furlano Corps Director Russ Gavin Drum Majors Sean Villanueva, Jacob Carpenter Design Team Richard Saucedo (Program Coordinator, Brass Composer/Arranger), Michael Shapiro (Color Guard Design, Choreography), Ian Grom (Percussion, Brass Arranger), John Mapes (Percussion Arranger), Tim Fairbanks (Drill Design), Tim Jackson (Movement), Fred Feeney (Program Advisor) Brass Emery Craig (Caption Head), Richard Saucedo (Brass Advisor), Aaron Witek, John Blickwedehl, Chris Allen, Chris Rugila, Kris Hammond, Michael Villano, Brent Schooley, Alberto Ocasio Percussion Eric Shriver (Caption Head), Matt Hernandez (Front Ensemble Manager), John Mapes (Percussion Advisor), Ian Grom (Percussion Advisor), Jonathan Zuniga, Ted Leith, Nathan Medina, Adam Norris, Brian Reilly, David Miranda, Geoff Watkins, Hector Prado Color Guard Michael Shapiro (Caption Head), Krystal Greene, Brittany Shepherd, Cory Robinson, Anthony Garcia, Kekoa Mateo, Miles Kellett, Justin Turner Visual Chris Kaflik (Caption Head), Jordan Lalama, Joshua Benningfield, Ziggy Garcia, Andy Wade, Matt Black, Charlie Vidourek, Nathan Gropp, Taylor Smith, Will Wells, Zack Crissman, Julio Rivera, Joey Weaver, Jessica Walker, Tim Jackson Other Staff Paul Gentine II (Tour Director), Steve Stueck (Business Manager), Brad Harris (Operations Director), Christina Knudsen (Development Director), Rick Minotte (Assistant Tour Director), Carlton Jaquess, Sue Wilson (Food Program Directors), Ryan Musselman (Graphic Designer), Paul Gentine III (Videographer), Layney Pieratt, Clint Deringer, Jordan Terbrueggan, Candice Murray (Administrative Team) 60 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Bluecoats Tilt T hroughout history, rules and traditions have often acted as an imped- Uffe’s Woodshop iment to progress and innovation in the arts. But as innovators and visionaries have shown time and time again, those same rules and tradi- by Tyondai Braxton tions can also serve as a catalyst for the new. Tilt takes a vibrant slant on the mold-breaking music of young American composers Tyondai Braxton, to wALK Or ruN in wEst harlem Vienna Teng, and Andy Akiho. These composers worry not about categories and narrative. They compose music through atmosphere, energy, and by Andy Akiho sound. They create high-voltage minimalism, somber songs, and shimmer- ing textures full of electronic color. This new generation redefines music The Hymn of Acxiom for a 21st-century audience and gives us a glimpse of how modern tech- nology and contemporary sounds—blended with the rules and traditions of by Vienna Teng “classical” music—can cause art to lean forward and create something powerful and new. Platinum Rows by Tyondai Braxton 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), Jonathan Vanderkolff (Visual Designer), Jim Moore (Guard Caption Supervisor, Designer, Choreographer), Greg Lagola (Guard Designer, Choreographer), Doug Thrower (Brass Arranger, Composer), Tom Rarick (Percussion Arranger, Composer), Vince Oliver (Electronics Designer) Brass Dave Mackinnon (Caption Supervisor), Derek Gipson (Caption Head), Matt Stratton (Asst. Caption Head), Ryan Spencer, Ricardo Brown, Austin Clements, Haley Burks, Joshua Gall, Amy Armbruster, Travis Pruitt, Sarah Paradis Percussion Roger Carter (Caption Head), Brad Palmer (Front Ensemble Coordinator), Ryan Kilgore (Music Ensemble Coordinator), Ryan Lamb, Jared Kortz, Jared Thomas, Tom Gasparrini, Joseph Woodie, Amador Padilla, Daniel Recoder, Craig Loeffler, Erik Kosman, Allen Justus Color Guard Shavon Garcia Stack (Caption Head), Tyler Richards (Choreographer), Jaycee Wilson, Irving Lopez, Kathy Pearson, Leigh Hadjis, Jennifer Permer, Lauren Drislane Visual Mike Fanning (Caption Head), Jason Bentley, Kevin Stahl, Patrick Crowley, Kyle Nealy, Sam Ambrose, Justin Johnson, Lloyd Ferguson, Steve Hopkins, Daniel Benton, Julie Lilliquist 62 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Boston Animal Farm Crusaders The Battle on the Ice, F ounded in 1940, Boston Crusaders cherish tradition, embrace Alexander Nevsky innovation and explore the state of the art. This summer the corps will unveil new uniforms that exemplify this ethic by giving the classic by Sergei Prokofiev Crusaders look a fresh, bold and modern update. A Drum Corps International Finalist every year since 1999, Boston Crusaders plan to be Polyushka Polye (O Field, My Field), back among the elite in 2014 with a program inspired by the concepts of Symphony No. 4 in D Major George Orwell’s 1945 novel Animal Farm. by Levi Knipper Concert Românesc, Mvmt. IV by György Ligeti Concerto for Violin and Orchestra by Samuel Barber Symphony No. 11, Mvmt. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich Original Material by Ryan George, Ellis Hampton STAFF Corps Director Andy Waldukat Assistant Director Patrick Refsnider Tour Director Mario Mistretta Jr. Director of Administration Thompson Vou Drum Majors Stephen Grindel, Theresa Martin Design Michael Lentz (Artistic Director), Ryan George (Music Arranger), Matthew James (Drill Designer), Lloyd Puckitt (Sound Designer), Ellis Hampton (Percussion Arranger), Lamar Branson (Color Guard Designer), Eric Kitchenman (Staff Coordinator), Jason Combs (Visual Design), David Crook (Visual Design), Vincent Thomas (Visual Design) Brass Andy Smart (Caption Head), Kevin MacDonald, Aaron Goldberg, Don Taylor, Dennis Laorenza, Tim Leonelli, Charlie Benardo, Zack Anderson, Barry Janicula, Lance Libby, James Wilson, Thomas Kober, Robert Soto Percussion Ellis Hampton (Caption Head), Lloyd Puckitt (Sound Designer), Chauncey Holder, Andy Filipiak, Adam SaintClaire, Dan Sailer, Andrew Fortuna, Matt Mastriforte, James Neblett, Russell Wharton, Colin Choat, Tony Jackson Color Guard Lamar Branson (Caption Head), Rory Duffey (Designer), Lionell Moore (Designer), Joe Martinez (Designer), Evan Turner, Jake Kalemba, Gaston Ward, Jamie Tucker, Nick DeBadts, George Furlipa, Manny Miranda Visual Tommy Williams (Caption Head), Roger Marquis, Luke Zamprelli, Brad Donoris, James Lazaro, Felix Hernandez, Eric Considine, Devon Lundine, Taylor Ransom, Trevor Cox 64 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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The Cadets Promise: F rom the beginning of American history, presidents have stood in An American Portrait front of the Capitol, presenting to the American people their hopeful vision for tomorrow. Their inauguration speeches capture the true spirit of Promise of Living the nation. Despite bad times and struggles, America seems to have a way Lincoln Portrait of working hard, surviving, and indeed, prospering. Promise: An American Music for the Theatre Portrait takes a look at three presidents who left a mark on our past and set the foundation for our future: Abraham Lincoln, who watched over the Prologue (Mvmt. 1) country and brought an end to slavery, an action that cost him his life; Dance (Mvmt. 2) Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who delivered America from the Great Burlesque (Mvmt. 4) Depression, through Word War II, and to the doorstep of prosperity; and Grovers Corners (from Our Town) John F. Kennedy, who led America during the Cold War, championed civil Appalachian Spring rights, and changed the way America looked at the presidency—and itself. by Aaron Copland STAFF Corps Director George Hopkins Drum Major Kendall Stevenson Field Conductors Katy Boggs, MK Raplinger Design George Hopkins, Jay Bocook, Jeff Sacktig, Marc Sylvester, Greg Lagola, Wayne Harris, Bruno Zuccala Brass Gino Cipriani (Caption Supervisor), Steve Bentley, Jarrett Lipman, JP Crowley, Larry Markiewicz, Travis Larson, Trevor Bailey Percussion Colin McNutt (Caption Supervisor), Iain Moyer (Arranger), Mike Zellers (Arranger), Jason Ihnat, Taylor Yozwiak, Jim Ancona, Steve Scher, Gerry Miller, Jake Gall, Brian Perez, Chris Watson, Adam Weinchen, Adam Swan, Andrew Macleay, Mark Delaney, Brian Tinkel Color Guard Eric Babula (Caption Supervisor), Katie Hopkins, Alex Perez, Sam Watson, Lauryn Heller, Ronnie Bynum, Mark Willis, Abby Malloy Visual Austin Greene (Caption Supervisor), Kevin Morrison, Ben Pouncey, Jason DeGroff, Patrick Duncan, Justin Wier, Jon Aguirre, Jon Bilby, Scott McAnally, Joe Roche, Kent Baker Administration Lainey Braatz (Tour Manager), Tim Gallagher, Jay Travis, Cheryl Rogers, Marcus George Ross Cawthon, Rich Hammond 66 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Carolina OWuotroldf This Crown Space Oddity F ollowing on the heels of the group’s first ever World Class champion- ship in 2013—and celebrating the organization’s 25th anniversary— by David Bowie this season’s Carolina Crown cast delivers a production that is truly Out of This World. Beginning with cosmic themes, extending to ultra-virtuosic Interstellar Suite performances, and finally arriving at unique audio-visual presentations that draw influences from both inside and outside of the drum corps universe, by Armin Bhatia the show treats audiences to an exhilarating unearthly adventure full of wonder, awe, isolation, desperation, and courage. The musical repertoire Shadow Behind the Sun features works by a wide range of artists and composers, including David Bowie, Armin Bhatia, Evelyn Glennie, Peter Schilling, Michael Giacchino, by Evelyn Glennie Philip Glass, and Paul Lovatt-Cooper. But while the pieces may be diverse in genre, all of them explore man’s desire to reach the final frontier beyond Major Tom our planet’s atmosphere. by Peter Schilling No Place Like Home by Michael Giacchino Perhelion - Closer to the Sun by Philip Glass Vitae Aeternum by Paul Lovatt-Cooper STAFF Executive Director Jim Coates Drum Majors Linda Harvey, Hunter Bown Design Keith Potter, Michael Klesch, Leon May, Thom Hannum, Andrew Markworth, Michael Townsend, David Starnes Brass Matt Harloff, Michael Klesch, Ray Linkous, Ben Harloff, Chad Brinkman, Steve Mason, Katie Rozacky, Corey Alvaro-Futrell, Taylor Smith, Larry Shane, Barry Hudson, Frank Sullivan Percussion Thom Hannum, Andrew Markworth, Glen Crosby, Chad Wyman, Sharif Mamoun, Zach Schlicher, Paul Winterhalter, Sean McElroy, Mike Bishop, Lee Allman, Garrett Scharton, Geoff Martin, Dan Schmitt Color Guard Michael Townsend, Rosie Queen, Michael Rosales, Herbert Washington, Kylee Hubbard, Marissa Citarelli, Phillip Cohen, CJ McCrory Visual Leon May, Keith Potter, Ron Hardin, Brian Soules, Brian Kraft, Chris Considine, Aaron Bailey, Michael Huebner, Tim Handley, Gino Hernandez, Mike Roche, Patrick Forrester, Pat Butler, Emily Cleghorn, Jim Moore Administrative Staff Kevin Smith, Nancy Barth, Moe Smith, Preston Cheek, Ryan Brannan, Carolyn Drislane, Molly Favret, Thallia Malespin, Brittany Keller, Margaret Amos, Patrick Fitzgerald 68 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Cascades Turn T he seasons Turn in Cascades’ 2014 program, which conveys the Summertime flow of time through summer, autumn, winter, and spring. As the color guard uses a series of props to dramatize the seasonal changes, the by George Gershwin music evokes the way the months unfold from beginning to end. In a sort of combination between medley and mash-up, the corps plays two overlap- Firebird ping musical selections for each season. Gershwin’s “Summertime” flows into Stravinsky’s “Firebird.” Pete Seeger’s “Turn Turn Turn” moves into an by Igor Stravinsky original piece that calls autumn leaves to mind. In winter, the festive “Carol of the Bells” is juxtaposed against the more somber “Dies Irae” with its Turn, Turn, Turn (To Everything echoes of Gregorian chant. Finally, Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” gives way There Is a Season) to the traditional “Simple Gifts”—the motif underpinning Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring”—closing the Cascades’ show by giving us a sense of by Pete Seeger new beginnings. Carol of the Bells Traditional Dies Irae Traditional The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky Simple Gifts Traditional STAFF Executive Director Lewis Norfleet Staff Coordinator Nick Benson Tour Directors Michael Tran, Alex Lackey Drum Majors Devante Kuzmaak, Hayden Holbroo, Kyle Westlund Design Lewis Norfleet (Music), Nick Benson (Visual), Chris Whyte (Percussion), Nicole Phillips (Color Guard), Steve Henry (Percussion) Brass Kyle Thompson (Supervisor), Lewis Norfleet (Arranger), Kelli Taylor, Joey Riordan, Robert Rutherford, Steve Menefee, Parker Bixby, Cory Edwards, Eric Parker Percussion Steve Henry (Supervisor), Chris Whyte (Arranger), Skyler Delatorre, Craig Winter, Britt Dahlgren, Anna Spangler, Alex Dohoda, Gabriella Vizzutti, Shealley Gumiran, Justin Bales, Cole Williams, Kevin Welborn CORPS NAME Font: Oxida Regular / DRUM CORPS and tagline Font: Maximus Medium (Consultant) Color Guard Nicole Phillips (Supervisor), Caleb Brown, Trevlin Evans, Randy Knight, Brett Harbur, Megan Warwick, Heather Lee Manocchio, Jennifer Cunningham, Shaun Seagraves Visual Nick Benson (Coordinator, Drill Designer), Calvin Fackrell (Supervisor), Andrew Lauletta (Fitness Coordinator), Kyle Trader, Michael Tran, Ryan Hanauska, David Benson, Brian Condit, Sarah Salazar 70 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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The Cavaliers Immortal F rom Twilight toTeen Wolf, The Walking Dead and True Blood, Chamber Symphony Opus 110 popular culture is immersed in the supernatural. But this isn’t a new phenomenon: Since Bram Stoker introduced Dracula in 1897, people by Dmitri Shostakovich have been infatuated with the undead—a life that never ends and a beauty that never fades. With visual references to Stoker’s Victorian age, La Danse Macabre Immortal exposes such demonic denizens of the dark to the bright stadium lights. Bold musical arrangements set the tone of lurking evil by Camille Saint-Saëns as the hungry vampires hunt, capture, seduce, and finally feed. The movement is fierce. Creatures glide across the field with blinding speed, When I Am Laid in Earth sometimes levitating as they pounce on their prey. Keep an eye out for some wild flourishes by the percussion section, which may well make by Henry Purcell 2014 an immortal season for the Green Machine. A Walk on the Water by Stephen Melillo STAFF President & Corps Director Adolph DeGrauwe Drum Majors Stephen Parson, Nick Hansberry Design Scott Koter (Program Coordinator), Tommy Allen, Michael McIntosh, Alan Miller, Mitch Rogers, Drew Shanefield, Andrew Toth, Bart Woodley Brass David McGrath (Caption Head), Dr. Chip Crotts (Assoc. Caption Head), Freddy Martin, Michael Martin, Alan Armstrong, Chris Barnum, Dr. Thomas Bough, Dave Cooksey, Gary Garvin, Dr. Jonathan Gill, Tate Herrmann, Patrick Hinton, Clark Hunt, Ed Roush, Daniel Treuman, Aaron Vogel, Jordan Yi Percussion Michael McIntosh (Caption Head), Tom McGillen, Joe Roach, Rob Pastor, Nathan Sundberg, Joe Hobbs, Tim Maynard, Eric Ridenour, Nick Beaudet, Josh King, Drake Melson, Julian White, Michael Neubert Color Guard Travis Speice (Caption Head), Tommy Allen, Sheldon Apo, Blake Dutton, Geoff Longo, Ethan Marcus, Brady Sanders, Andrew Toth, Robin Wells, Bart Woodley Visual Steven Estudillo (Caption Head), Michael Tarr, Aaron Brizuela, Alan Chrzanowski, Nick Beaudet, Matthew Davis, Roland Gomez, Matt Lamm, Michael Neubert, Brett Orr, Rudy Ruiz, Jeremy Seneca, Jordan Warfield Tour & Administrative Team Mark Ackerson (Tour Director), Joe Paul (Personnel), Rosanne Duewerth (Office Manager), Chris Lugo (Development and Communications), Mike Freeland, Diane King, Jonathan Lewis, Rasheed Moore 72 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Colts tDhaerkRSaiindbeoowf I magine Oz after Dorothy and things are a little…complicated. From Breathe the creative minds of program coordinator Marc Sylvester and writer On the Run Wayne Harris comes a story of a quite different Emerald City, featuring the Time music of Pink Floyd and Radiohead. Dark Side of the Rainbow is an ambi- Powerhouse tious step into the integration of theatre and the marching arts. Melding The Great Gig in the Sky narrative within a musical landscape, the Colts approach the creation of Everything in its Right Place their program as an “Orwellian” cinematic musical. Utilizing a full comple- Brain Damage ment of brass and percussion, along with color guard interpreting iconic Eclipse rock albums The Dark Side of the Moon, OK Computer, and Pablo Honey...a single actor…on a very large stage, gives a classic soliloquy with selections from Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side inspirations ranging from Shakespeare to Roger Waters to Radiohead. The of the Moon, Radiohead, Raymond Scott story will challenge your usual expectations of a drum corps show. STAFF Corps Director Vicki MacFarlane Drum Majors Jason Schubert, Cole Hanton Design Marc Sylvester (Program Coordinator, Visual Designer), Chuck Naffier (Brass Arranger), David Nelson (Percussion Arranger), Wayne Harris (Storyteller), Aaron Guidry (Pre-Show Designer), Carla Burgess-Tomsa (Staff Coordinator), Brandon Smith (Color Guard Design) Brass Jason Buckingham (Caption Head), Chad Huel, Justin Bartz, Paul Bessetti, Rance Costa, Andrew Eaton, Erin Holtz, Stephen Lyons, Spencer Merryfield, Zach Norman, Phil Snyder, Paul Terry, Matthew Willis Percussion A.J. Pace (Caption Head), David Nelson (Caption Supervisor), Jeremy Gurganious, Brady Hartness, Jackson Howell, Kate Lambaria, Patrick Montgomery, Thien Pham, Travis Opocensky, Lane Summerlin, Henry Williams III, Nate Wright Color Guard Brandon Smith (Caption Head), Carla Burgess-Tomsa (Caption Supervisor), Tyler Smith (Choreographer), Tyler Teran (Choreographer), Hillary Hannan, Melissa Lyon, Steven MacAlpine, Danielle Marquardt, Patrick Regan, Lewis Shingleton, Elana Siegel Visual Craig Sellers (Caption Head), Alex Cardona, Dustin Del Moro, Brendan George, Peter Inglett, Chris Johnston, Josh Neujahr, Min Park, Josh Schweitzer Other Staff Jeff MacFarlane (Executive Director), Chris Tomsa (Advisor), Matt Mulvanny (Cadets Director), Melissa Lyon (Ticket Manager), John Simonyi (Tour Director), Mike Lang (Transportation Director), Isaac Campbell (Videographer), Max Meigel (Tour Assistant), Paige Schneweis (Tour Assistant), Angie Heims (Medical Volunteer), Bill Symoniak (Volunteer Coordinator), Jill Halco (Uniforms), Greg Blum (Board President), Jeff Barnwell (Booster President) 74 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Crossmen Alma Gitana: G ypsies travel the countryside outside of the structures of convention- A Gypsy Soul al society. Carrying all they own in covered wagons and pitching tents wherever they stop, the road is their home and a way of life. Bulgaria Exploring a diverse palette of world music, Alma Gitana: A Gypsy Soul includes works by Peter Erskine, the Bulgarian Women’s Choir, Michel by Peter Erskine Colombier, Ojos de Brujo, George Bizet and the East Village Opera Company, and concludes with a Crossmen favorite, “Caravan.” The per- Erghen Diado formers bring the mystery of the Gypsy soul to life, setting up camp and experiencing and celebrating the beauty of the land before departing on by the Bulgarian Women’s Choir the path to a destination unknown. “This production showcases a rich vari- ety of ethnic timbres and textures, characteristic of central European heri- Emmanuel tage,” says program coordinator, Ed Devlin. “It has it all: the passionate highs, the brooding lows, and the energy of everyday Gypsy life.” by Michel Colombier Zambra by Ojos de Brujo Habanera (from Carmen) by G. Bizet, East Village Opera Company Caravan by Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington STAFF Executive Director Fred Morrison Assistant Director Joel Moody Drum Majors Jordan Schock, Caitlin Hall, Spencer Holyoak Design Ed Devlin (Program Coordinator), Chuck Naffier (Brass Arranger), Andrew Markworth (Percussion Arranger), Mike Hardiek (Visual/Drill Designer), Al Chez (Design Consultant), Jaime Alvarez-Calderon (Design Consultant), Rick Subel (Color Guard Design) Brass Anthony Cruddas (Caption Head), Roberto Flores, Bill Hawkes, Shaka Hawkins, Jon Holloway, Paula Hyman, Will Jurgens, Dennis Laorenza, Tim Leonelli, Michael Loffredo, Christopher Lyman, Amanda Marino-Stevenson, Roger Marquis, Bill Muter, Tim Nemzin, Juan Nunez, Cris Roman, Frank Williams (Consultant) Percussion Darick Kelly (Caption Head), Tim Greene, Nathan Ratliff, Paul Nalesnik, Nicole Barnes, Stephanie Belt, Brandon Beck, Aaron Capers, Zeke David, Kevin Hanrahan, Chase Kallemeyn, Mike McDonald, Dan O’Neill, Buck Palmer, Drew Saenz, Olivia Schlaegel, Adrian Valderrama Color Guard Tyler Edrington (Caption Head), Andria Foerch, Marianna Barclay, Colleen Bonislawski, Erin England, John Escalante, Molly Favret, Jose Morales, Ashley New, Joey Powell, Whitney Stone, Rick Subel, Rae Winget Visual Brad Slusarczyk (Caption Head), Timothy Heichelheim, Nicholas Barnett, Robert Blake, Josh Brenneis, Trey Brunn, Adam Chrobak, Matt Dahlquist, Carlos Gonzalez, Rick Hanf, Karl Koemmpel, Tony Mencio, Rob Parker, Jordan Roquemore, Devon Schmidt Other Staff Maureen Morrison (Director of Corps Operations), Rico Gomez (Tour Director), Chelsea Stemet (Assistant Director of Corps Operations), James Bartelt (Tour Assistant), Joseph Kerr (Tour Assistant), Charles Kotzin (Tour Assistant), Eddie Lozano (Tour Assistant), Saul Regalado (Tour Assistant), Peter Lumley (Food Services Manager), Jackie Joergens (Assistant Food Services Manager), Corey Joachim (Merchandise Manager) 76 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Jersey Surf Pay it Forward: P ay it Forward: The Gift of Giving isn’t just the title of Jersey Surf’s The Gift of Giving 2014 show—it’s practically a mission statement for an organization whose motto is “Share the Love.” Inspired by community outreach, Fantasia on Copland’s especially in the wake of hurricane Sandy (which hit Surf’s home base Appalachian Spring especially hard), the show’s central theme was partly driven by Surf members’ desires to express the Share the Love concept on the field in a by Aaron Copland meaningful way. Starting with interpretive excerpts from Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” (which draws from the traditional “Simple Gifts”) the I Think It’s Going to Rain Today performers demonstrate how one person’s humble generosity can make a difference in many lives while pointing the way for others to follow suit. by Randy Newman After Randy Newman’s classic “I Think It’s Going to Rain Today,” the Pay It Forward program concludes with one of the most eloquent musical Lean on Me expressions of personal service ever written: Bill Withers’ “Lean On Me.” by Bill Withers STAFF Executive Director Bob Jacobs Assistant Director Stephanie Dutcher Drum Major Ben Godwin Design Carl Ruocco (Staff Coordinator), Todd Marcocci (Visual Design Coordinator), Dr. Andrew Yozviak (Brass Arranger), Bobby Jones (Drill Designer), Rob Thatcher (Percussion Arranger), Colin Bell (Percussion Arranger), Katie Gallagher (Color Guard Designer), Joe Costable (Digital Sound Design), Mike Mercadante, Bob Jacobs Brass Steve Wands (Director), Harrison Horowitz (Director), Jon Lacy, Matt Piatek, Jon Virtue, Neal Chiprean, Kyle Risch, Mike Hanrahan Percussion Mike Caruso (Director), Geoff Summers (Director), Eric Smith, Rich Klimowicz, Evan Glickman, Brad Schoener, Aaron Griesser, Andrew Ricketts, Neil Delucca, Tyler Shreve, Alex Santa Color Guard Matthew Hurley (Sr. Director), Katie Gallagher (Director), Chris Cromwell (Director), Stephanie Broadbelt, Stacy Andrews, Daniel Matos, Erin Leifer, Kimberly Kinden Visual Christopher Gow, Russell Zavalla, Brad Mea, Justin Wilson, Martijn Verstelle, Lindsay Haynes, Ben Poethke Administrative Team Terri & Bill Ives, Susan Palmer, Geoff Thompson, Tom Piatek, Brant Johnson, Barry Criscuolo, Jim Cage, Brian Prato, Telly Ousouljoglou, Tina & Chris Myers, Tim Crooks, Charlene Williams, Barry Surkin, Brian Seemann, Geoffrey Clark, Will Broelmann, Lauren Ripley, Susan Brooks, Christopher Benedict (Athletic Trainer), Lauren Gulino, Sandi Ruddy, Jennifer Matthews 78 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Madison Time Trip Scouts Fanfare for the New T ime Trip explores the evolution of big band jazz by contrasting the styles of Stan Kenton and Don Ellis—two giants who defined the by Hugo Montenegro genre in their respective eras. Kenton is up first. With visuals that call to mind the “black-and-white” late 1950s and early ’60s, we hear “Fanfare for Fugue (from Passacaglia & Fugue) the New,” “Fugue (from Passacaglia & Fugue),” and “Concerto to End All Concertos”—all performed in the accessible and audience-friendly arrange- by J.S. Bach, arr. by Allyn Ferguson ments that harken back to conventions of the swing era, a Kenton specialty. Then time shifts to the mid ’60s and early ’70s, when Ellis came into his Concerto to End All Concertos own. The images get wilder and more colorful—and so does the music, reflecting Ellis’ more progressive approach. Can a song with a 33/16 time by Stan Kenton signature actually swing? “Bulgarian Bulge” provides the answer. It’s fol- lowed by “Star Children,” “Open Wide,” “Niner Two,” and “Final Analysis,” Bulgarian Bulge capping a high-energy show that does Kenton and Ellis proud. by Don Ellis Star Children by Don Ellis Open Wide by Don Ellis Niner Two by Don Ellis Final Analysis by Don Ellis STAFF Executive Director Chris Komnick Artistic Director James H. Mason Drum Majors David Lofy, Eric Perry Design Donnie VanDoren (Staff Coordinator), Robert W. Smith (Brass Arranger), Lee Beddis (Battery Arranger), James Sparling (Battery Arranger), Nick Pourcho (Front Ensemble Arranger), Jeff Lee (Electronics Arranger), Andy Ebert (Visual Designer), Chad Duggan (Visual Coordinator), Adam Sage (Design, Choreography) Brass Brad Green (Caption Head), Dr. Nick Williams (Sr. Consultant), Eddy Falcon, Nick DeJarlais, Sean Conway, Jason Robb, Evan VanDoren, Amy Frost, Nathan Pratt, Scott Oliver, Alex Brough, Brad Sparks, Sean Phelan, Jay Hagy, Michael Post Percussion James Sparling (Caption Head), Derrick Fields, Ryan Anderson, Mike Dow, John Lluvera, Alex Kluttz (Front Ensemble Coordinator), Maarten Deschacht, Amanda Petersen, Steve Skibiszewski, Tom Moffitt (Sound Engineer) Color Guard Adam Sage (Caption Head), Adam Dalton (Asst. Caption Head), Scott Beck, Stephanie Boisjolie, Kelsey Gleason, Susan Hanggi, Ian Lewis, Brian Winn, Angela Brickhouse (Choreographer), Jennifer Hinshaw (Choreographer), Thomas Thawley (Intern) Visual Blake Daughtrey (Caption Head), Taylor Harrell (Asst. Caption Head), Jacob Gross, Jason Kulak, Martin Montoya, Nick Monzi, Kyle Swartz, Tyler Woods, Chase Harding (Intern), Jarad Holmes (Intern) Other Staff Dann Petersen (Development Director), Corey Jahlas (Assistant Director), Kimberly Pullen (Volunteer & Member Coordinator), Shelby Devitt (Administrative Assistant), Katelyn Grimes (Athletic Trainer), Tim Hanak (Equipment Manager), Andrew Irving (Merchandise Manager), Tina Jameson (Food Operations Manager), Andrew Lane (Administrative Intern), Jeff Markee (Fleet & EQ Manager), Robert Poulin (Tour Manager), Jonathon Shaw (Alumni Coordinator), Jessica Skogh (Marketing Manager), Jani Springer (Lead Athletic Trainer), Chad Truitt (Wardrobe Manager), Byron Turner (Events Intern) 80 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Mandarins UnbreakABLE: J ust as steel and diamonds are formed by extreme temperature, The Human Spirit is Limitless pressure, and the most intense circumstances, people have endured extreme situations in order to affect positive change. Rather than choosing Movement 1 vengeance after experiencing torture, humiliation, and oppression, these Forged Steel individuals rose above their adversity to lead through inspiration, persever- Movement 2 ance, and personal resolve. UnbreakABLE: The Human Spirit is Diamonds Under Pressure Limitless is inspired by the question: What on this earth is unbreakable Movement 3 and unwavering? The answer: The human spirit. Through the metaphor of Struggle forged steel and brilliantly cut diamonds, the show honors those who have Movement 4 become timeless symbols of strength, power, and positive change. “We Courage and Inspiration see it in history, we experience it within ourselves, and we witness it every day in the smallest of places,” says music coordinator Tony Nunez. by Key Poulan, Tony Nunez, Kevin Shah “UnbreakABLE is about the ability to endure.” STAFF Corps Director Jim Tabuchi Drum Majors Barrett Juhrend, Jesus Perez Design Key Poulan (Program Director, Brass Arranger), Tony Nunez (Music Coordinator, Percussion Arranger), Kevin Shah (Front Ensemble Arranger), Allexis Holland (Visual Design), Drew Farmer (Visual Coordinator, Drill Designer) Brass Dr. Dan Fong (Co-Caption Head), Santiago Sabado (Co-Caption Head), Larrie Dastrup, Taylor Haugland, Mark Trulson, Milt Gee, Chris Langton, Taylor Fong, Brooke Wolford, Key Poulan (Consultant), Chris Nalls (Consultant), Marvin Reed (DM Coordinator) Percussion Sean Womack (Caption Head), Mark Hunter (Asst. Caption Head), Robert Bowen (Manager), Ezekiel Lanser, Matt Ponce, Matt Howell, Will Ryder, Eric Brown, Ryan Yee, Nick Lawler, Aaron Ferris, Otto Peralta, Art Nunez, Ernie McLaurin, Reuben Rodriguez, Marcus Neudigate, Phil Idell Color Guard Allexis Holland (Caption Head), Jackie Wong (Technician), Eryn Boone (Weapon Choreography), Austin Miller (Weapon Choreography), Becca Vogt, Erin White, Keegan Sullivan (Dance Choreography), Kayne O’Brien (Flag Choreography), Kalei Cablay (Intern) Visual Ron Munekawa (Caption Head), Chris Huebschle, Chris Baudino, Justin Mons, Micah Fisher, Matthew Robeson, Brian Mora, Joseph Hayes, Chris DaPrato (Conditioning), Gene Monterestelli (Consultant) 82 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Oregon Nevermore Crusaders Mind Heist O regon Crusaders’ second season as a member of Drum Corps International’s World Class highlights one of the most popular works by Zach Hempsey by the great American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Nevermore uses music by Zach Hempsey, Kevin Walczyk, Paul Bissell, Viena Teng, and Samuel Barber Huanpango to underscore a program based on Poe’s masterful 1845 poem “The Raven,” which is celebrated as much for the style and musicality of its by Kevin Walczyk language as for the haunting story it tells—in which a distraught and griev- ing young man descends into madness while lamenting the loss of his The Alabados Song beloved, Lenore. The man narrates his encounter with a talking raven, who comes to his chamber and taps on his window. But rather than offer solace by Paul Bissell or even companionship, the black bird coldly amplifies the man’s pain, answering every entreaty with one devastating word: “Nevermore.” The Hymn of Acxiom by Viena Teng My Medea by Viena Teng Nocturn Op. 33 by Samuel Barber Medea’s Dance of Vengeance, Op. 23A by Samuel Barber STAFF Executive Director Mike Quillen Tour Director Tom Strecker Volunteer Coordinator Colleen Bledsoe Board President Dr. Philip Marshall Drum Majors Anna Quenemoen, Nick Bledsoe, Emma Phillips Design Todd Zimbelman (Program Coordinator), Travis Moddison (Music Director, Brass Arranger), JC Caceres (Visual Designer, Choreographer), Mike Stevens (Percussion Arranger), Chris Whyte (Front Ensemble Arranger), Jeremy Gill (Sound Effects Designer), Jonathan Meader (Choreographer) Brass Travis Moddison (Caption Supervisor), Bryan Thomas (Caption Head), Brian Beck, Stacey Garcia, Nick Maupoux, James Nufer, Ray Severns Percussion Mike Stevens (Caption Supervisor), Chris Whyte (Front Ensemble Caption Head), Micah Brusse, Charles (DJ) Carty, Elyse Emerich, Jeremy Gill, Alex Gross, Chase Higgins, Ian Kerr, Tarrin Neal, Rob Sullens Color Guard Charlotte Morrow (Caption Supervisor), Melissa Goodling (Caption Head), Katy Burns, Brittany Ham, Jonathan Meader, Nikki Moyo, Beth Refsnider Visual Ian Flint (Caption Supervisor), Michael Rayner (Caption Head), Austin Avery, Masen Bowers, Daniel Elred, Julie Lilliquist, Maximilian Logan, Michael Orrantia 84 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Pacific Crest ANtotaScthriendgs N o Strings Attached explores the life of a marionette after he Shadowplay becomes detached from the strings that have controlled him for his (from Cirque du Soleil’s Kà) whole being. His newfound freedom comes with the realization that he must now learn to move of his own accord. To a soundtrack of music by René Dupéré chosen for its playfulness, we see the marionette’s progression: Strings will become detached toward the beginning of the show, then will be used Firefly throughout the performance. Broken crossed-stick marionette controllers appear on the field. Through much early awkwardness, with trial and error, by Ryan George success and failure—and the help of other marionettes—he finally learns how to move with grace and speed. Soon, he’s dancing, running, and Original Music jumping—no longer relying on the control of his operator but reveling in the freedom of his own movement. by John M. Meehan Overture (from Orpheus in the Underworld) by Jacques Offenbach STAFF Executive Director Stuart Pompel Corps Manager Gabriel Cobas Drum Majors Hobie Lindholm, Dakota Chavez, Tyler Piper Design Mark Gunderson (Program Coordinator), John Meehan (Music Director, Brass Arranger), Michael Huestis (Percussion Arranger), Jim Wunderlich (Electronics Designer), Angela Tousley (Color Guard Design), Tim Darbonne, (Drill Designer), Leon May (Visual Design Consultant) Brass Seth Murphy (Co-Caption Head, Ensemble/Staff Coordinator), Brad Davis (Co-Caption Head), Dustin Bays, Matt Busch, Anastasia Even, Eric Fiero, Jeff McNurlan, Adam Wolf, Dr. Andy Poor (Consultant), Kevin Ronan (Consultant) Percussion Andrew Bill (Caption Supervisor), Brian Stockard (Manager), Pete Lucero (Battery Coordinator), Gabriel Cobas (Front Ensemble Coordinator), Dalia Berman, Jacob Cornejo, Brian Crist, Darren Van Derpoel, Miguel Guaderrama, Brandon Kovacic, Melannie Stakely, Tim Tintari, Jared Washburn, Matt Walters, Tom Aungst (Consultant) Color Guard Angela Tousley (Caption Head), Lin Daffron, Antoinette Ochoa, Christina Paskert, Brianne Risa Tomas, Felcia Thorn, Brandt Wright, Jenifer Guldner-Tintari, Stephanie Vitela, Mackinsi Anderson Visual Matt Lackey (Caption Supervisor), Bill Fritz (Caption Head), Ryan Springler, Ryan Johnson, Garret Lopez, Jesse Minor, David Reaver, Adrian Rivas, Rudy Ruiz, Neechelle Takinen, Todd Ryan (Consultant) Other Staff Mark Kveton, Adrian Rivas (Student Leadership) 86 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Phantom Swan Lake Regiment Swan Lake S wan Lake is full of contrasts: masculine vs. feminine, love vs., betrayal, dark vs. light. Are the pure Odette and the scheming Odile different by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky people? Or do they represent the two sides within each of us? Augmenting Tchaikovsky’s original score with some more contemporary music, Phantom La Peri Regiment explores this very question. Transformed by an evil curse, swan queen Odette and her companions live near a lake formed from her grieving by Paul Dukas mother’s tears. Only at night do they regain human form. Hunting one eve- ning, Prince Siegfried spots a swan wearing a crown. Before he can shoot, it Dracula transforms into the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. She explains that only eternal love can break the curse. At a ball where he will chose his by Philip Feeney bride, Siegfried is overjoyed when Odette appears. But it’s not her: It is the evil sorcerer’s daughter Odile in disguise. Dressed in black, she tricks King Kong Siegfried into falling in love with her—leading to tragic consequences. by James Newton Howard Flightplan by James Horner STAFF Executive Director Rick Valenzuela Program Director Dan Farrell Program Advisor, Medical Director Dr. Dan Richardson Tour Manager Allan Dekko Tour Assistants Ashley Hugeback, John Kauppi, John Vlasis, Liz Wardlaw Videographer Robert Cawthorne Conductor David Warren Design Dan Farrell, Don Hill, Matt Jordan, Bret Kuhn, Tony Nunez, Alan Spaeth, Jamey Thompson Brass Don Hill (Arranger), Christian Carichner (Caption Head), Gordon Henderson (Consultant), Luis Cardenas Casillas, Justin Cook, Mason Daffinee, Jeremy Figlewicz, Brad Hughes, Courtney Lawrence, Matt Petterson, Will Plenk, Patrick Phillips, Dr. Andy Poor, Kevin Rabon, Brandon Ransom, Taylor Sitzman, Clay Wachholz Percussion Bret Kuhn (Arranger, Caption Head), Matt Jordan (Front Ensemble Arranger), Tony Nunez (Electronic Sound Design), Huei-Yuan Pan (Co-Caption Head), Nick Thomas (Co-Caption Head), Meagan Hills, Sean Knuth, Ezekiel Lanser, Andrew Lynge, Joey Martinez, Chris Murphree, Stephen Nolte, Derrick Shannon, Scott Simon Color Guard Annie Pelka (Caption Head), Rob Billings (Designer), Michael James (Choreographer), Philip Traini (Designer), Katie Allison, Levi Brandenburg, Jessica Francis, Brian Giddens, Tricia Gooley-Rarick, Becky Huls, Lindsay Kusmierczak, William Martin, Tara Palmer, Jana Pate, Michael Richman, Carrie Short Visual Alan Spaeth (Coordinator), Jamey Thompson (Designer), Josh Scott (Caption Head), Reggie Adams, Brian Allmond, Jesse Backes, Alicia Conrad, Sandra Ehrler, Jay Emmert, Melissa Ganser, Reggie Humphrey, Ismael Ledezma, Scott Schumann, Drew Solomonson, Eric Taylor, Matt Williams, Dominic Zanaboni 88 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

Rockford, IL I regiment.org 89

Pioneer JOY! J OY! continues Pioneer’s exploration of contemporary Christian A Mighty Fortress music. The show opens with uplifting arrangements adapted from the popular a cappella group GLAD: “A Mighty Fortress”which expresses by Martin Luther, inspired by the joy of having a powerful God who protects and provides for us; “We the a capella group GLAD Gather Together”gives thanks to God for all of the wonderful blessings He showers upon us. Next, classical music and Southern-style gospel come We Gather Together together in “Saints/Hallelujah,” a rousing crowd-pleaser radiating with joy that combines Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” with “When the Saints Go Traditional, inspired by the Marching In.” A joyful return to the corps’ roots closes Pioneer’s 2014 a capella group GLAD production with a wonderful arrangement of Percy Grainger’s “Irish Tune From County Derry.” Finally, no Pioneer show would be complete without Saints/Hallelujah the corps’ theme song, “The Garry Owen March,” which shows the joy of the Irish. Adapted from the Canadian Brass’ medley of When The Saints Go Marching In and Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger Garry Owen March Traditional STAFF Director Roman Blenski Drum Majors Karin Lee, Kelsey Arnony Design Bobby Ballengee (Program/Staff Coordinator), Rick Morey (Visual Designer), Jerry Kelsey (Brass Arranger), John McFarland (Percussion Arranger), Seth Pearson (Color Guard Designer) Brass Jon Gifford (Co-Caption Head), Randall Bennett (Co-Caption Head), Dr. Jason Ladd, Zach Prior, Brandon Luce, Chris Reid Percussion Chris Tarka (Caption Head), Dave Edwards, Rob Ciesluk, Charles Mierecke, Charles Gardner, Lukas Snyder, Kenji Okubo, Kristin Smith, Jen Tarka, Nick Martiniak Color Guard Seth Pearson (Caption Head), Wesley Tyree, Jalissa Bishop, Mike Marcantano, Lisa Janasik, Samantha Dobson, David Sadler Visual Sean McDermott (Caption Head), Josh Pier, Dan Zaja, Roman (RBJ) Blenski, Prichard Pearce, Steven Wright, Kim Gorey, Jackie Bilder 90 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

Milwaukee, WI I pioneer-corps.org 91

Santa Clara Scheherazade: Vanguard Words 2 Live By A quintessential fairy tale can be inspirational and intriguing when enhanced by a great storyteller—and one of the greatest in the his- Scheherazade tory of literature is the focus of Santa Clara Vanguard’s 2014 show Scheherazade: Words 2 Live By. For the soundtrack, the corps once again by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov interprets Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s distinctive orches- tral work, which was inspired by the folk tales and legends Scheherazade tells in One Thousand and One Nights (sometimes known as Arabian Nights). But this time, the action picks up after her 1,001-night trial, as she reflects upon her own experiences, when telling a good story was literally a matter of life or death. Along the way, many of the characters that inhabit Scheherazade’s tales—genies, warriors, thieves, enchanted beings, and more—come to life in an exciting story of adventure, riches, and love. STAFF Chief Executive Officer Jeff Fiedler Tour Director Charles Frost Staff Coordinator Denise Bonfiglio Program Coordinator Mike McCool Design Pete Weber (Visual Designer, Drill Writer), J.D. Shaw (Brass Arranger, Composer), Paul Rennick (Percussion Arranger, Composer), Sandi Rennick (Percussion Arranger, Composer), Sal Salas (Color Guard Coordinator) Brass George Wozniak (Caption Manager), Bob Higgins (Assistant Caption Manager), Daniel Galloway, Mark Nichols, Sean McMahon, Joe Busuito, Patrick Geren, Bryen Warfield, Ryan Adamsons, Scott Whitford Percussion Paul Rennick (Caption Manager), Cory Davis, Jonathan Leal, Matt Penland, Robert Free, Akira Robles, Kent Cater, Josh Love, Rafael Bretado, Mike Talerico, Travis Vernon, Tom Finklea, K.J. Stafford, Reid Paxton, Tyler Sammons, Lloyd Puckitt (Sound Logisitcs and Production) Dan Rainbow, Richie Rodriguez Color Guard Daniel Riley (Caption Manager), Brittany McMillan (Asst. Caption Manager), Rick Subel (Choreographer), Joey Powell (Choreographer), Johnny Amos (Choreographer), Michael Rosales (Choreographer), Joe Heininger (Choreographer), Alexis Velez, Marlieta Matthews, Dani Reales, Jason Ciesla, Laura Gasper, April Martinez Visual Christopher Alexander (Caption Manager), Levi Chavis (Asst. Caption Manager), Ryan Demkovich, Ashley Donaldson, Matt Hartwell, Robert Beavers, Ivan De La Cruz, Taylor Trevino, Mike Gillespie, Matt Costales 92 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

Santa Clara, CA I SCVanguard.org 93

Spirit of Magnolia Atlanta Down to the River to Pray M ajestic in form, elegant in appearance, the Magnolia tree symbolizes the unforgettable aspects of southern life. In true Spirit fashion, the Traditional group’s 2014 show uses a selection of jazz arrangements to depict the essence of the south, coupled with a conceptual show design that evolves Promised Land (from Porgy and Bess) around a cool southern feel. The music and visual presentation will invoke multiple emotions and feelings of an outdoor, natural environment: Think of by George Gershwin a lazy Sunday afternoon under a Magnolia tree. “Down to the River to Pray” evokes the gathering of the community. “Promised Land” under- Willow Weep For Me scores a carefree outdoor celebration as the community shares uplifting fun. “Willow Weep For Me” is sultry, hot, humid, and sexy. Earthy yet full by Ann Ronell of finesse, “Jubal Step” includes a percussion feature that’s fast yet detailed, providing a shift in character. “I Need Thee Every Hour,” is all Jubal Step about coming home—an uplifting, heartfelt, resolution full of joy. by Wynton Marsalis I Need Thee Every Hour by Annie Hawks, Robery Lowry the delta (3 variations) STAFF Corps Director JW Koester Assistant Corps Director Chris Williams Tour Director Corey Smith Tour Managers Jerome Horne, Matt Twomey, Ellen Abney Drum Majors Jacqie Rotch, Antonio Mitchell, Collin Rishell, Matt Carter Design Tom Andrews (Program Coordinator), Scott Boerma (Brass Arranger), Nick Scotella (Drill Designer), Omar Carmenates (Percussion Arranger), Rob Jett (Color Guard Coordinator) Brass Errick Prince (Co-Caption Head), Michael Terry (Co-Caption Head), Matt Banks, Alex Blue, Ryan Caloud, Bobby Frey, Casey Hallahan, Lara Pitts, Julie Popelka, Justin Robinson, Chris Stanley Percussion Ben Pyles (Caption Head), Chad Heiny (Consultant), Jack Borland, Sean Combes, Chase Dickinson, Matt Filosa, Chris Garay, Chelsea Levine, Cory Lopez, Mike Madaio, Josh Montgomery, Matthew Smith, Kevin Thorburn, Greg Tsalikis, Zach Turner, Tim Wood Color Guard Ryan Valencia (Caption Head), Jen Barton, Chavis Cook, David Crook, Jesus Flores, Angie Haugejorden, Jaime Piechocki, Jorge Portal, Katie Racki, Ricardo Robinson, Vincent Thomas Visual Dan Adams (Caption Head), Bob Smith (Consultant), Robert Basilio, Pablo Coppola, Eric Fry, Dan Greenburg, Arwen Hernandez, Mark Irons, Rayford Levy, Matt Matthews, Aaron Morgan, Tyler Paschke, Tim Sexton, Jonathan Yoo, Peter Zaffos, Mike Zerbini 94 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Troopers HAoPuesoeple’s F eaturing the music of Clifton Williams and original works by Robert A People’s House W. Smith, and Sandi and Paul Rennick, A People’s House invites the audience to celebrate the man who helped preserve the United States and by Robert W. Smith make the nation what it is today: Abraham Lincoln. Representing the vir- tues and determination that this country was built upon, the Troopers have The Ramparts become the corps for the people, and this principle will be the driving force behind the ensemble’s 2014 performances. With a deep sense of maturity, by Clifton Williams integrity, passion, and honesty, the Casper, Wyoming, group hopes to build upon last year’s successes and bring an emotional and power-packed pro- A Distant Image gram to the field in its signature style. Fans young and old will appreciate the stirring music and iconic imagery that will be used to bring Lincoln, a by Sandi & Paul Rennick true American hero, to life. Lincoln by Robert W. Smith America the Beautiful by Samuel A Ward, arr. by Robert W. Smith STAFF Executive Director Mike Ottoes Corps Director Fred Morris Assistant Director, Tour Manager Rod Owens Drum Major Justin Anderson Design Donnie VanDoren (Program & Staff Coordinator), Robert Smith (Brass Arranger), Paul Renick (Percussion Arranger & Supervisor), Sandi Renick (Percussion Arranger), Lloyd Puckitt (Sound Logistics & Production), Andy Ebert (Visual Designer & Supervisor), Bryan Sutton (Color Guard Designer & Choreographer), Noah Bellamy (Visual Coordinator), Marc Whitlock (Program Consultant) Brass Donnie VanDoren (Program & Staff Coordinator), Tim Snyder (Caption Head), Andy Grindle, Aaron Wells, Sara Myers, Brad Parks, Holly Moldanado, Jeremy Basso, Lisa Tatum, Danielle Amick, Aaron Willison Percussion Paul Rennick (Supervisor), Chris McWilliams (Battery Co-Caption Head), Lauren Teel (Front Ensemble Co-Caption Head), Patrick Chapman, Jesus Sanchez, Jordan Brooks, Jeff Carmona, Jason Hammond- Wood, Jonny Green, Tanner Trigg, Mike Hardin Color Guard Michelle Owens (Caption Advisor), Danielle Schweiger (Caption Head), Chris Cook, Michael O’Neil, Tim Coady, Jaieesa Levy, Hannah Griffore, Clint Fisher, Xavier Valasco (Intern), Eric Jones (Consultant), Rosie Miller (Consultant) Visual Andy Ebert (Supervisor), Mike Wells (Caption Head), Jonathan Morgan, Tyler Lindemier, Brandon Klein, Jeff Stracke, Kasey Wahl, Spencer Smith (Intern), Kyle Marx (Intern), Justin Addison (Intern), Will Bishop (Intern), Neil Adkison (Consultant) Other Staff Kristy Jackson (Administrative Assistant), Sterling Bock (Food Coordinator), Debra Bock (Uniform Committee Chairman) 96 2014 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

Casper, WY I troopersdrumcorps.org 97