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September 22, 2006

Crossmen Move to San Antonio!

Yesterday the Crossmen announced they are moving to San Antonio, Texas. They will still be a part of YEA and the Cadets, but are relying on the strong education programs in Texas to support them with quality players. The new Corp Director is going to be Mark Chambers, head band director at BOA Grand National Finalist Ronald Reagan High School.

In my personal opinion, this is a smart move for the Crossmen. Drum corps are realizing the strength of the music programs in Texas and have started holding mini camps before sending players up North. Crossmen just took it one step further and actually moved there. Why spend $350 on a plane ticket every month to Illinois, Ohio, or New Jersey when someone can drive 4 hours from Dallas to ALL the Div I Crossmen camps? So...I'm placing a prediction right now: the Crossmen will be back in the Top 12 next year.

So hats off to the Crossmen and Mark Chambers! It's a smart move and I look forward to the next corp that decides to follow suit. Who's next?

Posted by Ryan on 02:18 PM

September 15, 2006

Lee Beddis Appointed at Carolina Crown

Lee Beddis has been appointed the Percussion Caption Head at Carolina Crown. Beddis is leaving Magic (of Orlando) to take this position - does this mean Kevin Murphy will move into the caption head position at Magic? While I am not surprised to see Tinkle let go, I am surprised to see Carolina Crown pick up such a high caliber instructor as Beddis. I hope the line at Crown are ready to track all summer as every Beddis line I've seen wears the tread off the bottom of their shoes. Here's to better drumming.

Click here to read Carolina Crown's Announcement

Posted by Ryan on 11:56 PM

September 05, 2006

DCI 2006 Finals on ESPN2 TONIGHT

Yes, the DCI Finals air tonight on ESPN2 at 8 PM EST. It is a two hour broadcast showing behind-the-scenes segments and portions of the Top 12 shows. While I wish it was the full Top 6 (and portions of the 7-12 shows), I understand the format and am glad it is on ESPN - the long format for us drum corp nuts is shown in the movie theaters. So show some support for the activity and turn your TVs to ESPN2 at 8 PM tonight.

Check out the DCI.org coverage here

Posted by Ryan on 12:19 AM | Comments (0)