Drum Corps International 2008 Yearbook

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F E A T u R E s (C<O>Jllp>§ <aut ttlht<e JH[<e<at<dl <o>if ttlht<e u(Cll<at§§tt Performers take the field in restructured and realigned competitive divisions •••....•••...••• 26 1rlht<e (C<o>JllP>§ An in-depth look at each group performing on the 2008 DCI Summer Tour ••••.••••• 31 Two of the Midwest's most storied corps celebrate big anniversaries in 2008 •.••••••••••••• 1 08 JD)Jnuuont (C<O>JllP>§ 2,,<0> Through the Web and at the movies, fans have more ways than ever to experience the excitement of Marching Music's Major League'M ••• 116 The '08 World Championships relocate to a new city already rich in drum corps history.................. . ......... 20 M[<aur]k§ <o>if ;at (C]ht;auontlp> i<onnt Trophies, flags and more: What the World Champions receive up on the medal stand •.••..••••••••.••••• 124 2 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

dl. About World Champions Row Drum Corps International A History in Score and Image •• • 148 Board of Directors and Staff ••••••• 6 Caption Awards ••••••••••••• • 1 52 Facts and Figures •••••••••••• • 1 54 2 0 0 8 Sidelines SOUVENIR New 2008 Rules ... Joining a Corps ... lndy'09 YEARBOOK Fun Facts ... Inside the Judging System ... and More! ............. 9 World Championships Schedule ... the NEW Lucas Oil Stadium .. . Chris Weber FANtastic 5 Tickets • •••••••••• • 1 57 Editor-in-Chief Hall of Fame Laura Johnston Bratt Art Director 20081nductees ................ 16 Graphic Design Past Honorees ••••••••••••••••• 18 Thank You Nicole Bratt, Kelly Koon All Those Who Helped Photography Make It Happen ••••••••••••• • 1 58 Sid and Linda Unser, Johnny Gilbert, Jolesch Photography, Carl Lundstrom, Friends of DCI Jessica Payne The Inner Circle of DCI's Most Contributors Committed Fans ............... 20 Michael Boo, David Rhodenbaugh, Colt Foultz Published By Drum Corps International Volunteers of the Year Dan Acheson 2008 Honorees and Executive Director/CEO Past Recipients •••••••••••••••• 22 Bob Jacobs Marketing Quarterback John DeNovi Director, Business Development 2008 Summer Tour Lora Morton Welcome ••••••••••••••••••• • 126 Manager, Promotions & Partnerships Tour Map of All Events •••••••• • 128 Premier Event Schedules ••••• • 130 Special Thanks Drum Corps International Staff Rock+ Feather Graphic Design The Art Department, Inc. In Tune Partners, LLC 2008World Championships Drum Corps International is the world Welcome ................... • 137 leader in producing events for the world's most elite and exclusive Michigan City Events •••• • •••• • 140 marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Individual & Ensemble Business contact: P.O. Box 3129 Competition •••••••••••••••• • 142 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Bloomington Events •.••.•••• • 144 Phone: 317.275.1212 Web: www.DCI.org Editorial contact: [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] ©2008 Drum Corps International. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Drum Corps International.

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AlbHonunt ® Drum Corps International is the world leader in producing JP>Jno>if<e§§ iL<O> Jrll<Cltll events for the world's most elite and exclusive marching §tt<adfif ensembles for student musicians and performers. Thirteen original founding member corps formed Drum Corps International in 1971 to organize and unify leadership. Directors of those competing groups sought to unite corps by providing opportunities to perform together- in the end building a foundation for future success. The non-profit entity was officially established in 1972. Focused on the growth, well being, promotion and support of the entire organization, Drum Corps International is dedicated to providing each drum corps with services enabling them to perform and create a positive experience for members and fans. Dan Acheson Executive Director/CEO With a vast reach online through DCI.org, through corporate Dale Antoine Day Of Event Manager sponsorship, annual broadcast initiatives, and outreach to Kristi Armstrong Ticketing Manager high school music programs through DCI's OnQ Performance Missy Berg Event Operations Manager Joe Courtney Warehouse Manager Education division, Drum Corps International delivers the Jeff Cox Corps Housing Manager message of \"excellence in performance and in life\" to more Corey Davis Intern than 7.2 million young people involved in performing arts in John DeNovi Director of Business Development Tony DiCarlo Atlantic Division Representative the United States. Lynda DiMaggio Senior Accountant Nearly 50 actively participating drum corps will compete in David Eddleman Open Class Coordinator more than 115 competitive events that make up the annual Katherine Eichhorn Operations Logistics Manager DCI Summer Tour. Some 400,000 fans will attend these Ricky Fritzsching Senior Web Developer Kara Haughey Office Services Manager events. Tom Hope Pacific Division Representative Drum Corps International thrives largely from funding Bob Jacobs Marketing Quarterback received through ticket and merchandise sales (apparel, Sue Kuehnhold Senior Manager, Tour and Special Events Wayne Lei de Chief Financial Officer COs, DVOs), and a percentage of all proceeds is distributed Pam London Customer Service back to the individual corps to assist in operations. The Lora Morton Manager of Promotions and Partnerships success of Drum Corps International depends greatly on the Ric Oberlin Operations Manager amazing dedication of hundreds of volunteers, as well as the Diane Peasel Development & Media Coordinator David Rhodenbaugh Intern remarkable hard work of each corps staff and performing Lauren Sobanski Travel & Meeting Coordinator members. Bryan Thomas Intern Chris Weber Communications Manager 6 Ol. C:ouven1 Ye be vk.

Marching Music's Major League™ In January, 2008, Drum Corps International voted to instate a new governance structure designed to streamline decision-making and facilitate more efficient business operations. The DCI Board of Directors is now made up of nine individuals, including six elected representatives from the World Class member corps and three unaffiliated (at-large) members. The group of Drum Corps International member corps- defined as a corps which participates in the DCI World Championship Quarterfinals the previous season -votes to elect board members to staggered three-year terms. The member corps also vote on changes to the by- laws, rules and competitive issues, regardless of whether or not their corps is represented on the Board of Directors. Blue Knights At-Large Board Treasurer George Hopkins The Cadets Phantom Regiment At-Large Blue Devils Board Representative Board Representative Executive Director/CEO David Glasgow Greg Orwoll Dan Acheson Bluecoats Colts At-Large DCI Souven .. Yearbook 7



Playing by the Rules Each year at Drum Corps International's annual winter meeting, new rules are presented, discussed and voted on by instructors and directors. These key changes are new for the 2008 Summer Tour: 150 Member Limit Passed in the winter of 2007, Open and World Being a member of a drum corps is far more than Class corps are now allowed to field up to just marching across a football field playing music - 150 members. Previously set at 135, corps can It's an opportunity to build leadership skills, life skills add the 15 extra members to their rosters in and lasting friendships! whichever sections they would like to expand. While most corps will not hold auditions for the next season until the fall, the summertime is the Double General Effect perfect opportunity to check out the action live and Judge Panel in person. Watch how the corps members warm up Passed in a unanimous vote in February of in the parking lot, see them perform on the field and 2008, this new rule adds an additional judge then head out to the parking lot again after a show. to both the General Effect Music and General There's no better place to start than by talking to Effect Visual captions for corps members who are living the \"corps\" experience World Class World right now! Championship Prospective corps members who are under the events. Scores age of 22 as of June 1, 2009 will be eligible to will be compete during the 2009 Drum Corps International averaged season. Minimum age limits may vary as they are between the determined by the individual corps, so start your two judges in research now. Visit DCI.org/corps to find a list of all each caption. currently competing units, and check out their Web sites for additional information.

Sidelines Fun Food Facts Top Drum Corps International units feed their combined 5,000 performers and staff a whopping 1.2 million meals on the Summer Tour. Here's a look at a small portion of the extra-super sized shopping list for one season on the road with the corps: Milk 17,500 gallons Bread 42,500 loaves Eggs 115,000 Pasta 35,000 lbs. Peanut Butter 20,000ibs. Jelly 25,000 lbs. Cereal 150,000 bowls Drinks 250,000 gallons Lettuce & Salad Mix 37,500 lbs. Potato Chips 10,000 lbs. Fruit, Fresh & Canned 150,000 lbs. Cake Mix 7500boxes Potatoes, Fresh & Instant 37,000 lbs. Ground Beef 22,000ibs. Hamburger Patties 67,500 Chicken Patties 100,000 Ice BO,OOOibs. 11 Your Field Pass\" 1 To The 08 DCI Summer Tour Field Pass presented by Zildjian, is Drum Corps International's official podcast featuring award- winning host Dan Potter. With fresh episodes daily throughout the 2008 summer season, Field Pass gives you an inside look at all things drum corps; from the parking lot, to the tunnel to the 50-yard line! Download today on DCI.org, or subscribe for free through iTunes to get the latest episodes automatically for your iPod or other audio device. 10 DCI Souverur Yo rbook

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Sidelines THE MARVELOUS MARKETPLACE The Festival Marketplace is \"the\" place to get the latest merchandise and souvenirs from Drum Corps International and its many performing corps and corporate partners. From apparel, DVDs and CDs, to entertainment and other exciting activities, the Festival Marketplace is a \"must do\" at the World Championships and DCI Premier Events. Every night, drum corps performers put their heart and soul into their productions. Scores are tallied, a winner is declared and history is written, but it's Keep Your the moments of brilliance and emotion, not the numbers on a sheet, which last a lifetime. Camcorders If you want to record some magical moments of your own with your personal In The Case still camera, feel free! But please be considerate of the performers and your fellow Each year, Drum Corps International corps work fans. Never sell or distribute images, either on the closely with music composers, publishers and Internet or in print, without the specific written their agents to comply with federal copyright permission of Drum Corps International. laws regarding performing, arranging and Leave your serious photography equipment recording the musical selections heard on at home-those seated around you are there to the field. For every piece of music, there is enjoy the show too, so don't bring tripods or other permission and/or a fee requirement that must equipment that could block the view of others or be met by each corps. impede movement in the stands. The Drum Corps International member If you snap a photo that's worth a thousand words, corps ask you to please respect the laws and we'd love to see it as part of DCI.org's popular \"DC- the rights of the industry by refraining from Eye\" photo-of-the-day feature. audio or videotaping any performances. Please refer to ASCAP.com or BMI.com for additional Send your photos to [email protected] and tell us information on copyright laws. about yourself and the story behind it. Don't Miss A Beat! Keep on top of the latest news from your favorite drum corps during the offseason with Drum Corps International Magazine -the official publication of Marching Music's Major League'M. Available three times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring), DCI Magazine gives you exclusive features, insider information, educational offerings, and much more. Subscribe today at DCI.org/publications. 1') I)~ So11ven r YP.arboo~~;.

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Sidelines Passing Judgement Inside the Drum Corps International adjudication system rum corps fans may commonly wonder, delivered as a curriculum to the judges who put that \"Why didn't my favorite corps place higher system into practice. And then just like the performers D than that other corps?\" The complex Drum on the field, judges consistently work to refine and Corps International judging system is one that hone their craft. takes into account the creativity of a corps' program as \"Preparation [for judging drum corps] is constant;' well as the skills of performers who bring the show to says DCI percussion judge Alan Kristensen. \"I'm the field. lucky that I'm a band director because I'm constantly As part of the Drum Corps International adjudication using and training my ears, trying to improve myself philosophy followed by more than 120 professionally as a musician and with that my awareness of what's trained judges, any corps has the chance to win at any happening as a judge on the field:' contest. Their decisions are based solely on what they While judges make individual determinations of observe at an event regardless of a corps' reputation or placement and score, they do so with a significant past successes. amount of knowledge about how the system works \"Really you never know what's going to happen on and with the support of various tools to help them any given night;' says percussion judge JJ Pipitone. \"[As make an informed and informative judgment. a judge], you're always waiting excitedly to see what POSSIBLE POINTS the kids are going to bring to the field:' \"The judges are looking at what they're seeing in General Effect 40 front of them;' says color guard judge Lee Carlson. Visual Effect 20 \"If somebody has a little bit of an 'off' night, Music Effect 20 while somebody else has an 'on' night, [their Visual 30 placements] are going to change:' Performance Visual 20 While the judges make the competitive call, Ensemble Visual 20 they wouldn't be able to do their jobs without Auxiliary 20 an established set of criteria and guidelines. each 20 point sub-caption is divided by two Creating these standards is the job of the 30 Drum Corps International member corps. 20 Each year, instructors and designers Performance Brass 20 meet to present their views about how Performance Percussion 1 10 Performance Percussion 2 10 the adjudication system should be each 20 point sub-caption is divided by two interpreted, refined and revised. This Total: 100 philosophy is further developed and 14 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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lH[ ocnllll <O> if lF <auont <e Dan Acheson Executive Director and CEO, Drum Corps International, 1995-present The drum corps resume of Dan Acheson is a laundry list of accomplishments, from his James Campbell marching days with the Queen City Cadets and Percussion arranger, Madison Scouts, to his service as a judge and instructor and innovator instructor for bands and corps. As a drum corps member, judge, Acheson became the executive director of percussion instructor and arranger, James the Glassmen in 1985. For 10 years he success- Campbell has been involved with drum fully spearheaded the development of the corps for more than 40 years. organization's deep community roots and guid- He was a member and instructor with ed the corps to great success on the national competitive the Schaumburg, Ill. Guardsmen for more than 10 years stage. During his service to the Glassmen, Acheson was before becoming an instructor for the Cavaliers in 1984. He tapped to serve as chairman of the DCI Board of Directors in was instrumental in developing the Cavaliers' percussion 1995 and was later that year selected to lead DCI as executive program, helping lead the corps to percussion caption titles director and CEO. in 1991, 1992 and 1995. Former DCI staff member Emily Pawlak said, \"What is most Campbell also has been a drum corps innovator, working to impressive about Dan is his character. He works with the integrate concert percussion elements and quad-tom drums utmost professionalism and expects nothing less from those into the activity which are lasting changes that thrive today. around him. Because Dan chooses to lead by example, he Timothy Salzman, music professor at the University of sets the stage for success every- Washington, said, \"There are few people who have donated as where he goes:' much creative time and boundless energy to the drum corps DCI Hall of Fame member activity as Jim Campbell. There are far fewer who have found J. Clarke Williams added, \"The acceptance and enjoyed the critical acclaim of their peers in energy that Dan brings to this the larger world of contemporary percussion music:' activity is such that he is Currently the director of percussion studies at the University constantly acknowledging the of Kentucky in Lexington, Campbell is a past-president of the achievement of all of the per- Percussive Arts Society and also performs with the Lexington formers all of the time. He has Philharmonic and Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra. a unique way of developing positive strategies for the activity and 'filling everyone's bucket' with those strategies and energy:' This winter, the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame Committee elected four new members for induction into the prestigious DCI Hall of Fame. These four individuals will be recognized for their accomplishments during the 2008 DCI World Championships. 16 DCI So<•ventr Yearbool

Rick Odello Director, Blue Devils Band Blue Devils C A beloved member of the Blue Devils family, Rick Odello has been involved with the organization - founded by his parents Tony and Ann- since before its inception as a competing drum corps in 1971 . As percussion instructor and arranger during the corps' formative years, the drum lines he instructed remain legendary. Greg Orwoll Former member and current Blue Devils percussion director Scott Johnson said of Odella's hands-on style, Executive Director, \"He always found unique ways to share his insight. He Colts, 7 989-present would even take individuals out of the drum line to watch Greg Orwell started his drum corps career marching as a a run-through so that we could experience the performance member of the Decorah (Iowa) Kilties in 1969, showing early from the judge's perspective ... Personally it inspired me and on his prowess as a leader, writing music for and directing the filled me with a sense of pride that I will never forget:' group as a lead teacher at the young age of 15. Since then After helping to lead the Blue Devils to their first three he has held a great number of different roles in the drum championship titles and two high percussion honors, Odella corps activity, best known for his leadership of the Colts left the Blue Devils to marry and start a family, but later organization which he has directed for nearly 25 years. returned to wear a different hat \"Greg's strongest characteristic is his unwavering concern as director of the Blue Devils for the kids that make up the Colts;' said Colts staff member \"C\" corps. Odello soon after Beth Wilson commending Orwell's commitment to education. became director of the \"B\" corps \"His legacy will be the thousands of corps members whom he as well, and leads both corps to has influenced:' this day. Orwoll continues to lead the Colts with a genuine Former Blue Devils percussion demeanor and steadfast commitment to youth that has caption head Terry Shalberg helped grow the organization into a pillar of its hometown said, \"It takes a special person Dubuque, Iowa community. While working to make the Colts to walk away from success a DCI World Championship Finalist corps, he also has fostered to return to the roots of the local support and growth for the Colt Cadets drum corps, activity ... to give back to the a summer youth band, a steel drum ensemble, two youth youngest members:' choirs, and educational partnerships with local schools. Colts brass arranger Chris Tom sa said, \"Greg is all at once, a strong leader, an effective boss, a good friend and a shoulder that we can all lean on:' DCI Souvenir Yearbook 17

lH[ <atllll (0> if lF <auont <e The Drum Corps International Hall of Fame Jl (9(9)~~ John Brazale Deceased ZOHO>Z Clarence Beebe Deceased currently consists of more than March 1, 1994. Visual designer and instructor Jan. 15, 1968. Founder and executive director for Phantom Regiment, 1975-1992. • of the Madison Scouts, 1938-1967. • Sal William Howard Charter member of Ferrera Member, instructor, arranger and 80 members. For more information on all the DCI Board of Directors. Director of the program director of the Cavaliers, 1953·1977. Madison Scouts, 1968-1976 . • Jim Wren • David Gibbs Member, instructor, Music arranger for Phantom Regiment, designer and executive director of the members, visit www.DCI.org/fame. 1968-1996. Blue Devils, 1974-present. ·Moe Latour Member, instructor, tour manager and Jl (99) 5 Joseph Marrella Percussion director for many corps, 1949·present. • Sie Lurye Deceased Dec. 16,1978. Founder arranger and consultant.· Sandra Opie Jl9)§ 5 Donald Angelica Deceased Jl (0)9J0 Rodney Goodhart Brass instructor for the Argonne Rebels, and director of the Royal Airs, 1958-1968. Feb. 25, 1987. First DCI judges administrator. ~ercussion caption head of the DCI task force 1959-1973. DCI judge, 1973-1989. • · George Bonfiglio Charter member on judging. • Bobby Hoffmann Deceased Jim Ott Deceased JulyS, 1980. Brass ',2(QH03 Glenn Opie Charter member of DCI Board of Directors. Founder and Jan. 9, 7991. Visual designer and creator of arranger for the Commodores, Blue Devils of DCI Board of Directors, director, Argonne director of the 27th Lancers.· Jim Jones the Bridgmen and Velvet Knights images. · and Spirit of Atlanta. Rebels, 1949-1973. • Len Piekarski Visual Deceased June 8, 1994. Charter member Aram Kazazian Deceased Dec. 12, 1992. instructor and designer, the Cavaliers, of DCI Board of Directors. Founder and Longtime timing and penalty judge for DCI Jl (9(9(6 Michael Cesario Visual 1957-1968. director of the Troopers for 30 years . • David Championships in the 1970s and 1980s. • Kampschroer Charter member of DCI Pepe Notaro Deceased Sept. 17, 1989. A des1gner and consultant. DCI broadcast commentator.· Jim Prime, Jr. Brass '20HQ) Ll~ Barry Bell Musical Board of Directors. First executive director catalyst for DCI Division Ill corps in the 1980s. arranger and instructor.· Dave Richards director, clesigner, Toronto Optimists . • of Western region for DC I. President of the • Mary Pesceone DCI administrator. DCijudge. Scott Chandler Instructor, Bridgemen, Blue Stars, 1968-1980. • Hugh Mahon Spirit of Atlanta and The Cadets. Program Charter member of DCI Board of Directors. Jl9J(O)Jl Roman Blenski Drum Corps coordinator/choreographer, Blue Devils .• First executive director of Eastern region for Mi~est and Division II & 1U executive Jl (9(0)}/ James Elvord Brass arranger OCI. Member, instructor and director of the director. • Joe Colla Judging and DCI andi'nstructor. DCI judge .• George Tom Float Instructor for the Freelancers, Garfield Cadets, 1955-1972. • Don Warren Hopkins Director ofThe Cadets, Etobicoke·Oakland Crusaders, Spirit of contest crew.· Truman Crawford Atlanta and Blue Devils.· Stephanie Charter member of DCI Board of Directors. Deceased March 3, 2003. Brass arranger and 1984-present. • Michael Moxley Lynde Principal dance choreographer, Founder and director of the Cavaliers. Instructor, designer and director of the Blue instructor. · Dennis Delucia Percussion Devils, 1984-1990. Blue Devils, 1980s. • Donnie VanDoren arranger and instructor.· Wayne Downey Brass caption head for the Garfield Cadets, Jl9)§!6 Don Pesceone Second Brass arranger and instructor for the Blue Star of Indiana. executive director of DC I, 1973-1994 .• Devils, 1974-present.• Jack Meehan Brass Jl9J9J§ Charles Poole, Jr. Gail Royer Deceased June 17, 1993. Charter instructor for the Troopers, Blue Devils and Percussion arranger and instructor for the '2o o- · - ( )( ) 5> D1ck Brown Longtime member of DCI Board of Directors. Founder Santa Clara Vanguard. · Ralph Pace Visual 27th Lancers. DCI Task Force, 1980-1986. and director of the Santa Clara Vanguard, designer and instructor for Blue Rock, 27th • Gerry Shellmer Percussion arranger arranger, instructor and judge. • Jeff 1967-1992. Lancers and the Cavaliers. · Fred Sanford and instructor, 19S0-1976.· Ernie Zimny Fiedler Director of the Cavaliers, 1990- Deceased Jan. 30, 2000. Percussion arranger Deceased Apri/22, 2004. Performer, instructor, 2007. · Peggy Twiggs Groundbreaking Jl9)§}/ Robert Currie Deceased and instructor for the Santa Clara Vanguard, judge, contest crew, and DCI office staff, color guard instructor. Dec. 4, 2000. Percussion judge, 19S8-1976. 1968-1980. · George Zingali Deceased 1931-2004. March 6, 1992. Visual designer and instructor, '.20H0(6 Tom Aungst Percussion 27th Lancers, Garfield Cadets and Star of Jl9J9J9J Gary Czapinski Show arranger and caption head for The Cadets. Jl(9§§ Bernard Baggs Deceased Indiana. consultant and designer. · Paul Litteau • Alfred \"Corky\" Fabrizio Instructor, Dec. 5, 1998. DCI judge and board advisor. Developer of adjudication methodology and arranger, adjudicator and show coordinator. • Bob Briske DCI contest director, • Freddy Martin Founder and director, 1972-1994. · Earl Joyce Father of modern Jl9)9)'2 Steve Brubaker Deceased philosophy. • Clarke Williams DCI judge, Spirit of Atlanta, 1976-1993 .• Don Porter judging. Influenced the development of a Jan. 28, 1993. Visual instructor and designer 1972-present. Deceased 1998. Director, Anaheim Kingsmen. standard and uniform system of judging. for the Cavaliers, 1978-1992 .• George Oliviero DCI judge and judge educator .• ZO>(QHQ) Adolph DeGrauwe Director Don Whiteley Deceased Apri/2, 1999. First of the Cavaliers, 1979-1 990 . • Ralph '2-0HQ>j/ Howard Dahnert Longtime Jl9)§9) Pete Emmons Drill writer and DCI public relations director. Hardimon Percussion composer and Racine Scouts supporter. Jay Kennedy mstructor, Santa Clara Vanguard, 1968-1980. arranger.· Larry McCormick Percussion Judge educator. Larry Kerchner Arranger ·Ken Kobold Deceased Dec. 3, 1992. and instructor. Steve Vickers Drum corps First OCI recording engineer. Created Jl(0)9J3 Gene Monterastelli instructor, arranger and innovator. publisher. championship records during the 1970s and 'structor and management with the 1980s. · Rick Maass Deceased Dec. 27, Troopers, 1966-1975. DCI judge. • Jerry ZO>O>Jl Thorn Hannum Percussion 1988. Visual judge and instructor. First DCI Seawright Deceased May 16, 2004. Founder arranger, clinician and consultant . • Marc 2007 Hall of Fame Members chief judge in 1972. · Jim Unrath Editor of and director of the Blue Devils, 1970-1984. Sylvester Visual designer and instructor, (from left): Steve Vickers, the original \"Blue Book\" of drum corps rules. · Scott Stewart Director of the Madison The Cadets. · James Wedge Brass arranger Jay Kennedy, Larry Kerchner Scouts, 1977-2002. and instructor, 27th Lancers, 1968·1982. and Howard Dahnert. 18 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Founded in 1981, the Friends of DCI (FDCI) program began with a dedicated group of some 30 passionate drum corps fans who came together to contribute to the future of Drum Corps International and its member corps. Now 27 years later, the nearly 400 members of the program continue to contribute greatly and represent an active loyal fan base. Stadiums throughout the DCI Summer Tour every year are filled with Friends members who create an inner circle of the most committed fans supporting the pursuit of excellence at the highest level. The program is what it is today thanks to those who are listed here and more. Encourage the pursuit of excellence through the Friends of DCI program with your own gift and membership. Visit www. DCI.orglfriends or call 317.275.1212 for more information. DL'aumtond Ron Grickis & Ken Honsberger Golld Kit Rodgers William D. Hanes Paul J. & Jeanne Schneider Michael J. Cesario Brian Alexander Rob Harding Brian Smith Andrew & Nancy Lee Jon Anderson & Lynn Craig Kevin Hassan John Stadtmueller Jim Murphy, Terry Redford, Ed & Carole Bernier Stephenie Hebert & Ramie Evans Gene & Judy Strine Mike O'Connor, Vic Scimeca Matthew P. Brewer MD Billie, John & Randi Heinold Jonathan & Cherrie Terry Dave & Paula Rutherford Uriel Cadsap John & Colleen Hope *Paul & Patricia Therault Michael J. Saylor John Calabrese Jr. *Wayne & Karin Karge Richard & Matthew Ulery Bill Streit & Donna O'Toole Mary Anne Conboy Michael & Patricia Kehoss Kenneth Wilder Duane and Patty Webber Dr. Mark & Donna Creasap Kent & Sherry Klingbeil Ted Young Marcene Daniel lPll,<Jt tt[nuJOnt Michael & Ash leigh LaJoice *Paul & Helen DiPaola Dr. Steve Young Ken Adams Dan & Kristen LaMacchia Steve Dombrauskas §HveJr Michael J. & Melissa Allen Robby & Crystal Lee Patty & Kevin Flynn Frank Anthony Jim Kennedy & Ed Lujan David Fowler Albert & Tami Abrams Pride Youth Development Lester E. Lute Jay & Betsy Friedman Mr. & Mrs. George E. Adams Jr. Foundation Tony Macias James W. Gault Dr. J. Neil & Rebecca Admire Sandra Berte lie & Garry Martin Chris Maher Steve & Brenda George James Ainey David & Kelly Borland Mark Manguno Larry Goodman Art & Diane Alt Thomas Lewis Brown Mark and Babs Peter Grelle & James Flanagan William G. Austin Terry & Jackie Buck Phil and Debra McArthur Chip Hamner David & Barbara Ayars Bob Butt & Andy Cucchiara Shawn McBride Douglas & Ann Barduhn Bill & Linda Helm David & Gwen Carlysle Chuck & Angela McCurdy Arnold & Gail Barron George, Veta & Justin Herbaugh Bryant Carter & Ralph Marple Michael & Rose Murray HJ Bartelds- Entertainment Steve & Laura Hodges Gretchen Chamberlain Alban Naha Group Edgar & Pat Huesing Julie B. Chase Sabian Ltd. Edward & Gayle Barton Michael & Leigh Huston John & Adrienne Ciletti Larry Powell MD & Brian Jennings Tim Belding Glenn & Ann Kalisiak Kevin & Donna Coleman Steve Proctor Charles Kartsonis Michael Bertram William & Maureen Connelly Dan Putnam Wayne & Tricia Bovenschen Fred & Sammie Kraushaar Michael Creedon *Ken & Patty Richardson Eugene & Cait Bracken David Lefebvre Joe & Peggy Di Scipio Robert & Kathy Rieter Arnold & Suzanne Lehto Susan Cain Edward F. DiCarlo, M.D. Marv & Carol Ryser Donald & Susan Carlson Doreen Long Scott Director Dan Santelli Edgar, Dorothy & Cass Casada Matthew & Kerry Lyon Rick Dissinger Brian Setzer Kevin Maben William & Lisa Chumley Doug & Dena Divelbiss Jana Simpson & Greg Smith David Colley Michael Maples & Steve Perez Studio C Candles Sandi & Bill Spivey Carl & Debbie Markert John & Darlene Donovan Mr. Nathan & Dr. Maria Spurling Barry & Sara Morgan Jim Doyle Mark & Kathy Stasa Dennis Mumford, Charles Wise Gwen & Richard Elmquist Annette Tanner & Gary Wolfgang Dr. Michael S. & Steve & Gwen Tant Anne & Tom Newman Mr. Stephen L. Emery Gary and Susan Toilers Matthew J. Nolan Southeastern Musical Larry Virgallito & Mike Burgess Stephen & Mary Peth Services, Inc. Dr. Roger & Rev Judy Anne White Scott Pickering Harry & Marge Flasher and Albert Thompson Barbara Louise Ring Tom & Ann French Tom&Emily Lyle Forney Hunter Worthington John & Rhonda Garman Phil Zulas Mark Ziegler with Friends members Jeff Grady Karin and Wayne Karge. *Charter Member 20 DCI Souvemr Yearbook

Chris & Marla Davis Jean-Marc Patoine Joe Hooper Susan Hess Beverly Dean Cameron Payne Scott Keane Ronald K. Johnson Joseph DeSouza Bob Poggensee Laura A. Krause John & Brian Kavula Charles & Peggy Deutsch Lee Roy & Joshua Priest Sean & Shannon Lapekas Gregory D. Keith Marie-Elise Diamond Steve & Cindy Pugsley Ron Mandernach Don & Gregg Kramer Michael P Doyle Dennis Rathman Bill & Marvia Perreault Jack & Nancy Leavell Judith Duff Michael Schwarm John & Carol Pipitone William A. Loeb Randall Eichhorn David & Steven Seagle Ron & Marge Rose Joseph Matulonis Drillmasters Marching Shoes Charles Allen Shaw Mr. Randall J. Schiera Andy Minardi David & Peggy Faust Morgan & Patricia Smith David & Kathleen Schuster Joseph Noh I Greg & Pamela Flint Jim & Patricia Snyder Ray Southland Larry Ray Richard & Yvonne Gibbs Richard & Nancy Stoner Photos by Sully Carol Samuelson Joel & Jari Gittle Kerwin Swanlaw William Sweeny Michelle & Scott Senter Barbara Goffman RicTal but & Jeff Gill Richard Talbott Arthur Sievers Gay & Steve Gordon Dale Termunde Stan E. Wellman Ned S. Smith Mary Ellen Grelle Michael Terronez Ken & Marsha Willingham Michel St-Pierre Scott & Linda Henderson Wally Thayer LarneyWilson John Sweeney Peter & Christine Hoeffner Joe Truscio Karen Trippi-Zieske Arthur VandenWyngaard David & Howard Hoffman Andrew & Sharon Ventura Joseph & Rosemarie Victoria Robert & Lynne House Fred & Sharon Wagner lFJLiL<end Kristin Aasmundstad Walsh John Hruska James & Phyllis Whittenton John & Leigh Apple & Jonathan Walsh Thomas D. Jagusch Scott D. Wikinson Cheryl Biegler Larry Wethington Todd James Sharon Woodhead Curt & Kendra Bittner DJWhiting Frank Johnson Peter Zalewski Maureen M. Brouillard James Winslade Ed Jones Aaron Buckel Sid & Linda Witts R G Kanipes Jr. lB>ll\"OHZ<e Gene Button Rhee E. Wright Abraham Lambrechtse Dan & Linda Acheson Richard Chatelain Yeershati Ahati with Friends Ron Leake Bailey Family James Churchill Fred & Roxanne John Beck Jim Crookston Umberto Lenzi Jr. Jeff Bishop William & Dorothy Davis Walt & Karen Lovell Scott & Renae Croy Michael & Kimberly Fath James Lundrigan Lee Deloach Darlene Foreman Charles and Diane McCullough Craig Fick Richard Garcia Karla K. Miller Gary Gold Tim Griffin & Susan Drow Howie & Vicki Mogil Chris & Lindsay Henderson Jerry Hatch Kenneth & Elizabeth Mrazik Dorothy L. Hoerst John & Lisa Heckman Dayton Nakahara GaryW. Holman Robert Herris

Every year countless hours of dedication and unpaid efforts are contributed by a volunteer workforce of thousands to support Drum Corps International and the performers of its member corps. Nominated by their corps staff members and directors, Volunteers of the Year are chosen by a panel of active Friends of DCI members. The 2008 Volunteers of the Year listed below, will be honored for their amazing efforts and selfless acts during the 2008 DCI World Championships. 2007 Volunteers of the Year (from left): Marty & Lois Fricke, Mary & Ray McCrary, Romelia Evans Thelma Fung Blue Knights Greg Lowe Carolina Crown Marie Limpel Pioneer Thelma Fung has been working with Greg Lowe has been a part of Carolina Marie Limpel has been a part of the the Blue Knights for more than 10 years. Crown since the corps' first steps onto the Pioneer family for nearly 15 years. She is She has served in a variety of positions field. For more than 19 years he has served a member of the organization's board of including booster club president, bingo in several volunteer roles including tour directors and manages the corps' food assistant, development director and and housing coordinator as well as the service ordering supplies, planning meal treasurer of the board of directors. In her organization's all around \"Web and IT menus and cooking for corps members as roles, she has helped create tremendous guy:' Currently, Lowe is the coordinator of part of their annual summer tour. Prior to funding through programs that provide the organization's ticketing service and a her retirement, Limpel held a position in more than $100,000 in corporate and member of the board of directors. the administration office of a local public foundation support. \"It's hard to believe that Greg has a day school district working with the city's \"Thelma has been tireless in her efforts, job,\" said Carolina Crown staff member, youth on a daily basis. and as a result, she has been responsible Joe Rosemond. \"There is absolutely no \"Marie never shies away from for thousands of dollars in support;' said doubt that Carolina Crown benefits leadership roles;' said Pioneer director, Blue Knights director, Mark Arnold. \"She tremendously from his contributions.\" Roman Blenski. \"Her willingness to go serves as an inspiration to the entire the extra mile for a person is well known drum corps community.\" throughout the corps:' II <9)§§ Ted Gilbert Troopers· Wayne Jl1919'1, Verna Bagby Marauders . Gene Jlt9)'9J Bob Fields Illusion· Bob \"Archie•• Z(OHO)Z Teri Brinson Carolina Crown· Huntley Quad City Knights · Neltia Emmer Freelancers ·Conrad & Dorothy Irwin Crossmen • Becky Patterson Delta Donald Heitzman The Cavaliers · Daniel Kettleson America nos • George lucas Maryanski The Cavaliers · Maureen Fallon Brigade· The Staff of Jersey Surf Drum & Greer Boston Crusaders · Donald Kaihatsu Garfield Cadets · Marian Newcomer· Blue Repperet Crossmen Bugle Corps Pioneer Knights II '9'9 3 Kathy Hartig The Cavaliers· Jeannie llt9)'9\\§ Jean Earl St. John·s ·Kevin Smith 2(0)(01}, Diana Kupinski Pioneer· II 19§19 Frank Davila Northern Aurora • Houck Blue Devils · Betty Reirden Crossmen Carolina Crown ·Connie & Tony Bestreski Raymond Luniewski lake Erie Regiment· \"Aunt Nellie\" DiDomenico Cadets of Bergen • Sonja Williams Blue Devils Raiders Curt & Judy Schmidt Pioneer County· Gene Herring Quad City Knight • Mike Pituch Glass men • J.C. Wells Velvet Jlt9<9LJ~ Dean Bassett Nite Express · Joe ll 191919 Gilles Bolduc Les Etoiles ·John 'l,tQHQI LJ~ Dorothy Jeanne Johnson DiMaggio Delta Brigade · Dorothy Johnson Dvorak Madison Drum Corps Association Blue Stars · Pauline Sosnowich Targets Knights Quad City Knights · Sandy Poglitsh ·Joe & Phyliss Ratterman Blue Knights · II tgltg}<Qi Paul Deliberto Cadets of Bergen Bluecoats Barry Woods Dutch Boy 'l,tQitQ>5 Joan Borden The Cadets ·Dorothy Chaffee Racine Scouts • Jon & Cherrie Terry County· Denise Golden Crossmen • Neil & Iva Johnson Bluecoats ·Anthony Smith ll '9\\'95 Maye Dill Black Gold· Shirley leslie 'l,tQIIQIIQI Mary Cloyd Blue Devils · Carol Cross men Northwind • Harold MeJury Genesee Quest· Niklaus lake Erie Regiment • Judy Luongo Boston Crusaders Ida Pituch Glassmen Citations • Richard Peabody Spartans 'l,tQ11Qil6 Friedel Cramer Pioneer • Tim Farrel Phantom Regiment · Steve Tant 119)1911 Art Drukenrbrod Bluecoats. Florence Fay Phantom Regiment· Ed Fraser J1191916 Traute Gilbert Troopers. Vanny 'l,tQIIQI Jl Roland Dupuy Les Stentors ·Ron Carolina Crown· Bill & Pat Croissant The Marauders · Barb Loeffelholz Madison Newman Spartans· Donald Valli mont Lake Gaus Dutch Boy· Carol Srdar & Doug Cadets Scouts· Pat Omilianowski Madison Scouts • Erie Regiment Madar Carolina Crown 'l,tQHOJ Romella Evans Santa Clara Betty Short Various N.Y. corps Vanguard · Ray & Mary McCrary Carolina Crown ·Marty & lois Fricke Jersey Surf 22 DCI Souvenir Yearbook





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GONE ARE THE OLD DIVISIONS I, II & Ill FOR THE 2008 SEASON; IN THEIR PLACE THE REORGANIZED AND REVITALIZED WORLD, OPEN AND INTERNATIONAL CLASSES. by David Rhodenbaugh 26 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

at the of the '' ass'' What's in a name? If you're one of the directors or so supportive of the measure that it passed unanimously members of the recently formed Open Class, the name by all in attendance. The Drum Corps International Board means a lot. Following a restructuring this past fall, the of Directors then approved it, again unanimously. competitive classes of Drum Corps International have \"We had been talking about unifying under one division been redefined into two divisions, for quite a while;' said Open Class with nationally-touring World Class coordinator David Eddleman. corps and their more regionally- \"While we worked as two separate focused Open Class counterparts. entities under Division II and For the directors of Open Class Division Ill, we also were a lot units, this new organizational like one, having meetings and structure is intended to help to working together as a single foster cooperation and a greater entity-'Division II & Ill: So it made sense of community among the sense to be one division again, organizations, while helping to kind of like what we had back with remove perceived boundaries, The 2007 Drum Majors of Divisions II & Ill Class A. We could now officially creating a group of corps who will not only fill their niche pool our resources and get everybody thinking, speaking in the drum corps world, but also thrive while doing so. and focusing in one direction for the development of the Drum Corps International has seen several different corps under the Open Class banner:' categorizations of corps come and go since 1972, when Compared to the World Class, Open Class corps will there was only one class-then called Open Class. typically travel less during their annual summer tours To further recognize competitive and organizational even though some, by choice, follow tour schedules differences between corps of varying operational scope, similar to those of World Class groups. The demographic additional classes were introduced starting in 1975, makeup of Open Class units tends to be smaller in the including Class A, Class A-60, and the All-Girl Class. In number of members and generally younger in age, mainly 1992, all classes were reorganized into Division I, Division consisting of high school and some college students. II and Division Ill. The change to Open Class also looks to diminish the The directors of Divisions II & Ill discussed the proposal perceived differences between corps. \"We've taken away to unify as a single division in September of 2007, and were any preconception that Division Ill corps are somehow DCI Souvenir Yearbook 27

less than Division II or Division I corps;' said Vicki Schaffer, competitive there forever, but they don't have to look at director of the Colt Cadets and chairperson of the Open it as the next step or a stepping stone. It can be, and it Class Advisory Committee. \"A student does not need has been, and it sure will be forever, but to build strong to feel more apt to want to join a Division II corps over Open Class competing corps that are filling that niche, to a Division Ill corps, because they can now join an Open service those high school kids that might not be of the Class corps without feeling that they are members of a age or the ability level to be in a World Class corps, and lesser division:' give them an opportunity to march in a drum corps. And besides helping in recruiting efforts, the Open As corps like the Mandarins, Blue Stars, Pioneer, Class has provided a renewed sense of direction behind Carolina Crown and the Academy have shown through- the scenes. Eddleman says that directors have already out their respective histories, corps can be very success- been able to have sessions where Open Class leaders ful building their foundations and experiencing initial can communicate openly and bring in guest speakers to organizational success in the Open Class, before mov- assist in developing the corps' management teams and ing into World Class competition and increased travel. organizational structures, all in an effort to strengthen \"New corps typically begin at the Open Class level so their operations and better serve their corps members. they can start to develop as a somewhat smaller orga- Other immediate goals for the Open Class include nization. They might not have the financial resources or fostering growth and increased stability among the the general wherewithal to be a fully-functioning World units. The new organizational structure still allows for an Class corps overnight;' says Eddleman. \"The Open Class Open Class corps to become a World Class group after can still be that training ground, for corps to get their an evaluation process, but Eddleman stresses that goal legs under them and to refine their operations to create doesn't have to be a defining factor for those groups. a very high quality experience for their members regard- \"I think it's something they can set their sights on, but less of their size or touring profile. Even though we still I don't think it should ever be something an Open Class promote the Open Class as one in its own, we're still very corps feels obliged to do;' says Eddleman. \"What we pleased to have a place where we can nurture and de- want to do now is strengthen the corps, and to make velop new corps that may or may not want to move up the Open Class a viable competitive level for drum corps. in the competitive ranks, or add additional miles to their They might choose to stay in the Open Class level and be summer tours:' WORLD OPEN INTERNATIONAL World Class corps follow an Open Class corps have a minimum The International Class is comprised intensive tour schedule, typically of 30 members up to a maximum of corps from outside North America. traveling more than 10,000 miles of 150. Most Open Class corps will These corps are allowed to follow follow an abbreviated tour schedule their own country's organizational over the course of the summer compared to World Class corps with guidelines, and if they choose to and performing at more than 35 a membership made up of a mixture recognize Drum Corps International sanctioned events. These corps of high school and some college-age rules, they can compete for the Open can field up to 150 members, students. Class title. and participants at this level are primarily college-age students. 28 DCI Souvenir Yearbook

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Boston Phantom The Academy .. . 32 Crusaders ...... . 42 Crossmen .. . . . .. 54 Regiment . . ..... 64 Blue Devils . . .... 34 The Cadets .. . . .. 44 Pioneer . . . .. .. . . 66 1 Santa Clara Blue Knights .... 36 I Carolina Crown . 46 Vanguard .. ..... 68 I Blue Stars . . . .. . . 38 The Cavaliers . .. 48 Spirit ... .. .. . .. . . 70 Bluecoats . .... . . 40 Pacific Crest ..... 62 Troopers . . . . . . .. 72 Blue Devils B .... 77 Jersey Surf ...... 83 Raiders . .. ...... 89 Teal Sound ...... 95 Vanguard Dutch Boy ... .. . 79 Memphis Sound 85 Revolution ...... 91 Cadets ... .. ..... 97 Oregon Impulse .. ....... 81 Crusaders . .. . .. . 87 Spartans ........ 93 !/~/ International I Additional All-Age Corps . . ......... 98 Class ........... 1 OS Corps .... . .. ... 107 DCI Souvenir Yearbook 31

Executive Director Design Glen Crosby (program Brass Kevin Bock, Christian Color Guard Brandy Dubose Mark Richardson coordinator, percussion caption Carichner, Sam Pilafian (arranger), (caption head), Allan Dekko, Drum Majors Antonio Bracamonte, head), Sam Pilafian (brass Will Plenk, Mark Richardson, Rob Jett, Sergio Marquez, Andrew Hyrnyshyn arranger), Patrick Sheridan Patrick Sheridan (arranger), Johnny Saunders Tour Directors Chris Kotterman, (brass arranger), Chris Retschulte Pat Stuckemeyer Visual Matthew Ray (caption head), lanTemplin (percussion arranger), Rob Jett Percussion Glen Crosby (caption Andy Blount, Tim Darbonne, Business Manager Carol Balk (drill designer), Brandy Dubose head), Ryan Masterson, Aaron Joe Gray, Justin Hancock, James Leadership Consultant Scott Lang (color guard caption head), Mark Morales, Chris Retschulte, Freddie Plunkett, Carlos Soria, Matt Stout Richardson Smith, Jon Sutton, Mike Talerico, Andrea Venet A P.O. Box 11926, Tempe, AZ 85284 P 480.838.4203 w www.arizonaacademy.org

T E M p E I A R z 0 N A Vienna Nights, based on a brass band Dream, homage to the father of psychoanalysis. composition by Philip Wilby, is a tou r de force , The muted Mozart's Theme and the tautly precise fantasy on Mozart's Piano Sonata in A, K337 . In Variation- Quasi Presto complete the segment. the show, the Academy presents the undertone of The second section includes Cafe Life, featuring the city of Vienna, concentrating a World War II era dance band, on the temperament, quirkiness and Gallop, delicate despite and creative genius of the its ferocious tempo. The final famed composer as well as the segment of the show includes the fundamental agitation of the humorously operatic Notturno man and the city. The first of and the phenomenally difficult three sections includes Freud 's Finale Alia Turka. 1. Freud's Dream, Mozart's Theme, 2008 REPERTOIRE Variation- Quasi Presto 2. Cafe Life, Gallop Vienna Nights 3. Notturno, Finale Alia Turka by Philip Wilby

Executive Director David Gibbs Wayne Downey (brass Percussion Scott Johnson, Dave Visual Jay Murphy, Todd Ryan, Ken Corps Manager Pete Emmons arranger), Scott Johnson Glyde, Jim Wunderlich, Sean Karlin, Jaime Holly, John Bradford, Drum Majors Brian Howard, (percussion arranger), Jim Vega, Ben Maughmer, Gary Jonathan Michels, Brian Peters, Andrew Rogers, Jon Duldulao Wunderlich (percussion arranger), Juarez, Jack Mizutani, Tim Tintari, Bill Zeir, Jarrod Huntley, Mark Design Scott Chandler (program Karl Lowe (visual consultant), Tim Jackson Dunton, James Plunkett coordinator, color guard Anthony Smith (visual consultant) Color Guard Scott Chandler, designer), David Glyde (music Brass Wayne Downey, T.J. Doucette, Robbie Jacobson, coordinator, percussion arranger). John Meehan, Van Matthews, Sonia Duarte Jay Murphy (visual designer), Bill Watson, Joe Haworth, Jaime Holly (visual designer), Tony Lanzi no, James Rocilio, Kevin Ronan A 4065 Nelson Avenue, Concord, CA 94520 P 925.689.2918 w www.bluedevils.org

c 0 N c 0 R D I c A L F 0 R N A Blue Devils base Constantly Risking Absurdity writing without a net with Pianos and other material on the metaphorical poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti from Danny Elfman's Serenada Schizophrana. \"Line that compares writing poetry to performing perilous Twenty-Five: where Beauty stands and waits\" soaks up acrobatics. \"Line Six: the poet like an acrobat\" utilizes the gorgeousness of Michel Legrand's I Will Wait For You the main theme from\"SweeneyTodd\" from \"The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg:' by Stephen Sondheim and the pulse- \"Line Thirty-Two: spreadeagled in the like Phrygian Gates of John Adams, in empty air of existence\" captures the addition to the Gordon Goodwin jazz essence of the unforgiving creative adaptation of Bach 2 Part Invention process with Ennio Morricone's in D Minor. \"Line Fifteen: and other propulsive score to the film, \"The high theatrics\" captures the thrill of Untouchables:' Line Six: the poet like an acrobat Main Theme (from Sweeney Todd) by Stephen Sondheim Phrygian Gates by John Adams Bach 2 Part Invention in D Minor by Gordon Goodwin 2008 REPERTOIRE Line Fifteen: and other high theatrics Constantly Risking Serenada Schizophrana by Danny Elfman Pianos by Danny Elfman Absurdity Line Twenty-Five: where Beauty stands and waits I Will Wait For You by Michel Legrand Line Thirty-Two: spreadeagled in the empty air of existence Music from The Untouchables by Ennio Morricone •

Director Mark Arnold Brass Andy Smart (caption head), Darrah, Taylor Kami, Pat Amman, Visual Abraham Eng (caption head), Artistic Director Rob Billings Russ Newbury (arranger), Jason Kevin McNulty, Jim Yakas, Dan Rob Billings (designer), Daniel Staff Coordinator Jason Buckingham, Kevin Graham, Jon Neimyer, Doug Bush McCracken, Jeff Desmarteau, Buckingham Benson, Nick Hinman, Annette Color Guard Rob Billings Mike Bacha us, Keith Larsen, Operations Director Lonnie Prather Nicks, Travis Pruitt, Robert Soto, (caption head, designer), Roger Danielle Collins, Julian Campos, Drum Major Ashley Drayer Aaron Vogel, Brandon Epperson, Saint Vincent (designer), Russ Mary Porras, Carter Coolidge Assistant Drum Majors Mike Oliver, Amil Muzz Carroll (caption manager), Don Jordan Helwerda, lzaak Mendoza Percussion Jeff Ausdemore (caption Cal Ierman (flag design), Katie head, arranger), Chad Gibson, Allison, Michael Richman, Aaron Craig Sheffield, Paul Weber, Dan Hill, Derek Smith, Kevin Morris A 1137 Jason Street, Denver, CO 80223 P 337.777.1937 w www.bknights.org

D E N v E R I c 0 L 0 R A D 0 Blue Knights celebrate the 50th anniversary of field with a deluge of power, the storm front a their organization with Knight Reign, which vortex of resonating tornado effects. Maurice looks back at the events that contributed to the Ravel's Jeux d'Eau snickers at life's obstacles and corps' evolution and remembers the joys and confrontations, commemorating one's chance at challengesofyearsgoneby. The a new tomorrow, a tomorrow title is poetically reflected in the that is promised in the fresh aural and visual representation take on the traditional hymn, of rain, highlighted by color Amazing Grace. The sun then guard visuals and the sounds breaks through the remaining of Eric Whitacre's Cloudburst. storm clouds to light the way to John Mackey's Turbine floods the the corps' next 50 years. Cloudburst by Eric Whitacre Turbine 2008 REPERTOIRE by John Mackey Knight Reign Jeux d'Eau by Maurice Ravel Amazing Grace arranged by Russ Newbury, Jeff Ausdemore

Executive Director Brad Furia no Brent Montgomery (percussion Evan VanDoren (conducting Color Guard Michael Shapiro Director Eric Sa bach arranger), Colin McNutt instructor), Frank Sullivan, (caption head), Sean Cooney, Drum Majors Jonathan Powell, (percussion arranger), Seth Donnie VanDoren Krystal Shepherd, Tavius Cooper, Joe Raymond Ill, Terryl Banta Adams (front ensemble arranger), Percussion Brent Montgomery Kimi Johnson Tour Manager Nancy Brown Donnie VanDoren (advisor), (caption head). Seth Adams (front Visual Brian Kraft (caption head), Business Manager Steve Stueck Fred Feeney (advisor) ensemble director), Stephen Chris Jacobs (assistant caption Design Frank Sullivan (program Brass Bradley Kerr Green (caption Montalvo, Eric Thompson, Brian head), Eric Considine, Doug Hall, coordinator, brass arranger), head), Jeff Gorring, Amy Frost, Blume, Jesse Willis, Nick Angelis, Andrew Houston, Jeff Meyers, Kevin Ford (drill designer), Melissa Primavera, Angie Mefford, Justin Alvis, Colin McNutt Brad Fuhrmann, Jason Bartschi, Michael Shapiro (color guard Josh Talbott, John Elrod, Jeff (advisor), Jeff Hope (advisor) Ron Hardin (advisor) designer, choreographer), Appel, Scott Carr, Marc Whitlock, A P.O. Box 2523, La Crosse, WI 54602-2523 P 608.782.3219 w www.bluestars.org

L A c R 0 s s E w s c 0 N s N I Le Tour: Every Second Counts celebrates the equally colorful French symphonic music by Faure, famed and prestigious 21-stage Tour de France Satie, Debussy, Saint-Saens, Widor and Ravel, bicycle race, which was first run 105 years ago. along with original material by Frank Sullivan. Each stage of the three-week long Tour presents The show explores and reveres the character traits a new and unique challenge, a of passion, intensity, endurance grueling endurance test forcing and teamwork. Along the way, riders to use keen strategy while the corps demonstrates why attempting to outmaneuver and the Tour de France is perhaps outlast all competitors. The the most arduous and mentally show blends the visual imagery challenging sporting event on of the \"circus of cyclists\" with the planet. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78 (Organ Symphony) by Camille Saint-Saens Toccata (from Symphony for Organ No. 5, Op. 42) by Charles-Marie Wid or Reverie by Claude Debussy 2008 REPERTOIRE Pagodes (from Estampes) by Claude Debussy Le Tour ... Suite Bergamasque by Claude Debussy Clair de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque) Every Second Counts by Claude Debussy First Gymnopedie by Erik Satie Pavane in F-sharp Minor, Op. 50 by Gabriel Faure Le Tom beau de Couperin by Maurice Ravel Le Tour: Stage 5, Stage 15, Stage 20 by Frank Sullivan

Executive Director David Glasgow (music coordinator, battery Mark Nichols, Justin Wright, Errick Ashley Studer, Jason Herrington, Operations Director percussion arranger), Tom Rarick Prince, Matty Banks KC Michel Genevieve Geisler (front ensemble arranger), Doug Percussion Ray Ulibarri (caption Visual Ron Hardin (caption head), Corps Manager Bill Hamilton Thrower (brass arranger), Mitch head), Adam Clay, Chris Sakowski, Brian Soules, Kevin Stahl, Assistant Corps Manager Rogers (visual designer), Rick Tim Manyard, Chad Schaedler, Chris Considine, Jeff Smick, Joe Beitman Subel (guard designer), Bret Kuhn Kyle Forsthoff, Chad Heiny, Brad Jesse Minor, Gino Hernandez, Strength & Conditioning (program consultant) Palmer, Ryan Kilgore, Alan Rice Steve Hopkins, lsmael Ledezma, Coordinator Michael Laird Brass Dave Mackinnon (co-caption Color Guard Rick Subel (caption Gene Monterastelli, Kurt Mergen, Drum Majors Joe Falcon, head), George Wozniak (co- head), Andria Foerch, Michael Sean McMahon Michael Huebner caption head), Trevor Braselton, Gabie!, Trish Gooley, Marlieta Design Drew Shanefield (program Emery Craig, Janelle Ewing, Matthews, Annie Pelka, coordinator), Michael Mcintosh James Freeman, Bob Higgins, KC Perkins, Carrie Short, A P.O. Box 2733, North Canton, Ohio 44720-0733 P 330.433.91 15 w w ww.bluecoats.com

c A N T 0 N I 0 H 0 The Knockout is a one-two punch that reflects on succeed in life. Despite \"every glove that laid him the life of a boxer. Excerpts from Leonard Bernstein's down or cut him 'til he cried out in his anger and his searing score to the ex-prizefighter movie, \"On the shame,\" he perseveres to face the next challenge. Waterfront,\" set the mood for the challenges to Music from various \"Rocky\" soundtracks by Bill Conti, follow. It is a work of devastating Vince DiCola and Survivor raise the impact, full of raw emotional energy level as the boxing match energy that clobbers the listener. reaches its feverish finale. Who will The Boxer, by Paul Simon and come out victorious? And will the Art Garfunkel, is a lament on the vanquished still be able to live up loneliness and poverty faced to the Simon and Garfunkel lyric, during the struggle to survive and \"but the fighter still remains\"? On The Waterfront by Leonard Bernstein 2008 REPERTOIRE The Boxer The Knockout by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel Excerpts From Rocky by Bill Conti, Vince DiCola, Survivor

Executive Director Tom Spataro Design Jay Kennedy (program Brass Wayne Dillon (caption head), Thad Anderson, Andy Beall, Drum Majors Alex Lopilato, coordinator, brass arranger), Frank Williams, Chad Pence, Megan Arns, Anthony Cananzi Justine Williams Brian Murphy (visual coordinator, Jason Rinehart, Dennis Laorenza, Color Guard Matt Winans (caption Tour Directors Melissa Poag, designer), Rich Viano (percus- Jeremy Hackworth, Tom Santino, head), Kim Bolduc, Sarah Cole, John Simonyi sion arranger), Jerry Carpenter Mickey Stisher, Evan Rogovin, Amy Naused, Paulo Tavares Tour Assistants Kerri Leeman, (percussion arranger), Omar Paul Cullen, Jim Prime Jr. Visual Kari White (caption head), Tanya Bruce, Suzanne Ferreii- Carmenates (percussion (consultant) Keith Bush, Steve Lyons, Craig Locke, Ashley Trudell arranger), Matt Winans Percussion Omar Carmenates Armstrong, Luis Rivera, Adriel (color guard designer) (caption head), Jerry Carpenter, Rodriguez, Jennifer Russell, Dennis Carty, Brian Lange, Cedric Sol ice, Carlos Vargas, Chauncey Holder, Colin Choat, Patrick Dam A P.O. Box 51391, Boston, MA 02205 P 617.268.4600 w www.crusaders.com

B 0 S T 0 N M A s s A C H u s E T T S I NEOCOSMOS is a word formed by the combination Odyssey:'\"Fiight\" is sensed in John Mackey's Kingfishers of\"Neo;' meaning new or fresh and \"Cosmos;' meaning Catch Fire, a work that expresses inner beauty, according universe. Though not literal, the show is visually to the composer. Van Morrison's Moondance and based on the futuristic vision of space as imagined by Mark Mancina's August's Rhapsody from \"August Rush\" devotees of the 1920s and 1930s Art fulfill the segment \"Exploration and Deco movement. The production Discovery:' The explosive Burly Brawl is encapsulated in four movements. from \"Matrix Reloaded\" by Don Davis \"Lift Off\" features Richard Strauss' and Ben Watkins forms the basis for Also Sprach Zarathustra, which \"Battle and Conquest\" completing became a musical analogy for the journey through the cosmos with space in the movie, \"2001 : A Space a rocket's worth of energy to burn. Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss Kingfishers Catch Fire by John Mackey 2008 REPERTOIRE Moondance NEOCOSMOS by Van Morrison August's Rhapsody (from August Rush) by Mark Mancino Burly Brawl (from Matrix Reloaded) by Don Davis, Ben Watkins

Director George Hopkins Brass Gino Cipriani, Jay Bocook, Color Guard April Gilligan, Travis Visual Jeff Sacktig, Eric Kitchenman, Corps Administration Justin Chad Pence, Sean Furilla, Chris Estler, Emma Roberts, Michelle Marc Sylvester, Jon Bilby, Mike Heimbecker, Eric Kitchenman, Grifa, Larry Markiewicz, Josh Gall, Owens, Greg Lagola, Curtis Fanning, Daniel Benton, Mark Brian Toth, Estelle Gravois-Murr, Craig Walker, Steve Bentley Uhlemann, Daniel Riley, Rory Lagatic, Christen Juel, Jared Matt Ceresni, Jerrod Cannistraci, Percussion Tom Aungst, Neil Duffey, Brian Forte, Eric Babula, Morgan, Joe Roche, Clif Newkirk, Andrew Barlow, Steve Henderson Larrivee, Colin McNutt, Stan Michael Rosales Mark Spinney Drum Majors Chris Castille, Moore, Steve Keiffer, Sean Brittany Summers McElroy, Jason Ihnat, Chris Vale, lain Moyer, Bobby Marino A 601 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101 P 610.821.0345 w www.yea.org

SPONSORED BY YOUTH EDUCATION IN THE ARTS In ••• and the pursuit of happiness, the Cadets program. Nitro explores the joy of independence while continue their commitment to storytelling in an Sullivan'sRound4 provides a high-spirited musical score exploration of one woman's pathway to true happiness. for dance and the excitement of courtship. + Vesuvius Compositions by FrankTicheli and Frank Sullivan serve looks at the value of work, money and power, focusing as a musical base, as the corps tells on the idea of happiness equaling the story using the thematic idea of material possessions. Finally, a a radio interview along the lines of refrain of American Elegy brings the NPR's \"This American Life:' + To the program to a close allowing for a sounds of American Elegy, an empty contemplative conclusion, to what field quickly fills with the ensemble for many, is a life-long search for the previewing the premise of the essence of life. An American Elegy by Frank Ticheli 2008 REPERTOIRE Nitro by Frank Ticheli ... and the pursuit Round 4 of happiness by Frank Sullivan Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli

Executive Director Kevin Smith (front ensemble percussion Percussion Frank Chapple (percus- Visual Andy Ebert (caption Drum Majors Evan VanDoren, arranger), Michael Cesario (uni- sion coordinator), Zach Schlicher, supervisor), Nick Smith, Stephen Mark Whitfield form, costume design), Rudy Garcia, James Sparling, I an Hendricks, Neil Adkison, Martin Design Jim Coates (program/staff Jim Moore (choreographer) Hale, Steve Ballard, Rob Keedy, Montoya, Chris Lamar, Chad coordinator), Michael Klesch Brass Matt Harloff (caption Eric Kraft, Jerede Brown Brinkman, Bob Medworth (music director, brass arranger), supervisor), Tim Synder, Corey Color Guard Jennifer Leseth Leon May (visual designer), Alvaro, Marshall Woody, Kelly (caption supervisor), Matty Daniel Wiles (visual coordinator), Bishop, Joe Padawan, Larry Folio, Amanda Morris, Joshua Michael Townsend (color guard), Shane, Ben Harloff, Ryan Benningfield, Erin England, Lee Beddis (percussion director, Summers, Dean Westman, Barry Melissa Ganser, Jennifer House, arranger), Andrew Markworth Hudson, Donnie VanDoren Rosie Queen 227A Mai n Street, Fo rt Mill, SC 29715 803.547.2270 www.carolinacrown.org

F 0 R T M L L I s 0 u T H c A R 0 L N A The end. That's all, folks. Finis. After that, what else Sports team coaches have long been fond of saying, is there left to say? It's an amusingly provocative \"It's not how you start; it's how you finish:' When one premise for a show. Take the endings of major thinks there is nothing more to say, another sweet works of music and build a production around ending slides down the pike. Will it be something by the final moments that we can't Bernstein or Bach or Rossini? What shake out of our subconscious. about Beethoven, Mendelssohn or A multitude of favorite endings Debussy? More Bernstein? Lizst, from a large variety of symphonic anyone? Perhaps a warhorse by masterworks fill the show, with Shostakovich? And what about our enough catchy musical moments favorite finales by Copland and to keep one whistling for days. Handel? Or better yet, all of them! Candide by Leonard Bernstein Toccata & Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini Symphony No.9 by Ludwig van Beethoven Mid Summer Night's Dream #9 by Felix Mendelssohn Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy 2008 REPERTOIRE One Hand, One Heart by Leonard Bernstein Finis Somewhere by Leonard Bernstein Hungarian Rhapsody by Franz Liszt Festive Overture by Dmitri Shostakovich 1812 Overture by Pyotr 1/yich Tchaikovsky Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland Hallelujah Chorus by George Frideric Handel

Director Bruno Zuccala Brass Richard Saucedo (arranger, Bob Bollman, Aaron Collins, Visual Michael Gaines (designer), Administrative Team composer), David Bertman Carl Eppler, Alex Entin, Matthew Jud Merritt (caption head), Mark Ackerson (tour manager), (caption head), Chris Alexander, Janus, Alan Miller, Rob Pastor, Ivan De La Cruz, Patrick Erwin, Rick Lunn, Jen Parent, Josh Parm Levi Chavis, David Clemmer, Ryan Brian Perez, Dustin Schletzer, James Harmon, Matthew Heard, Drum Majors Kevin Gates, Demkovich, Donnie Hull, Steven Brian Tinkel Michael Neubert, Kris Quaale, Eric Alex Harmon McDonald, Mark McGahey, John Color Guard Andrew Toth Shannon, Chris Tavano, Program Coordinator Scott Koter Pasquale, Joni Perez, Mike Pickrell (designer), Ronnie Bynum Jeff White, Bart Woodley Percussion Jim Casella (arranger, (caption head), Andrew Acheson, composer), Erik Johnson Tommy Allen, Johnny Amos, (arranger, composer), Jim Ancona Morgan Brockman, Brady (caption head), Corey Boise, Sanders, Nathan Smith A P.O. Box 501 , Rosemont, IL 60018 P 847.685.8412 w www.cavaliers.org