(IN), and was Assistant Band Director at Herscher H.S. "I am honored and thrilled to be joining such a recognizable and iconic organization as the Troopers. The annual meeting will be held in September, specific date TBD. Continuing a year-to-year trend, the demand and sophistication of the music and visual design have been ratcheted up. TroopALoop Since 2013, Dwight has aided the corps in numerous facets including Education Coordinator, Visual Designer, and Cheerleader to name a few. She earned her Masters degree in percussion performance from Indiana University . He is a graduate from the University of North Texas with degrees in percussion performance and music theory. In 2008, the grass field was converted to synthetic turf, and seating was expanded to 13,500. (LogOut/ In addition to his duties at Middle School North, he serves as an Assistant Director of the Center Grove High School Marching Band, and also is an advisor for the Center Grove High School Winter Color Guard Program. It was renamed, to Perkins Stadium, in 1996, in honor of UW-Ws longtime football coach and athletic director, Forrest Perkins. Each Friday the corps will release video content, including a new series titled From the Archives that will take our fans down memory lane, with access to never before seen material from the Troopers archive room. Today, Susan lives in Denton, Texas. The DCI Tour Premiere, the first contest of the 2016 season, will begin on that same field two hours later. Our full corps camps are still on track outside the Dallas, TX area for both November & December and then we will conduct all winter rehearsal camps outside the Dallas area between January and April. I look forward to seeing what they do this summer. Paul Rennick will be returning at as the Percussion arranger and coordinator, he currently teaches the Santa Clara Vanguard where he is also arranger and caption head. Weve been running it for three or four nights. He has been a member of Phantom Regiments visual team in many capacities including designer since 1993. All active members of the TAA may nominate any other active member of TAA, including themselves, to serve on the committee. Its a simple thing: When a section takes a break, the members line their instruments up neatly, in a row. For vets and for new people, I think that is almost the most exciting thing about the year thus far, he said. He transitioned to the percussion staff and helped the corps win their third Fred Sanford Award in 2010. How else can you help the Troopers succeed? Its a great start, but there is a long way to go yet. $80.99. Join activities to help you learn, improve and connect. We discussed at length the Jim Jones involvement in the creation of DCI. Members watched the video clip of Cavaliers director Don Warren telling the tale of the bathroom meeting with Jones that proved to be a pivotal moment in DCIs formation. He is on the design team at Pulse Percussion, POW Percussion, Gold Indoor Percussion, Arcadia High School and many more. Interested auditionees who can't make it to the camp can submit a video tryout. Both ensembles were under the instruction of Paul Rennick. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='BIRTHDAY';ftypes[3]='birthday';fnames[5]='ADDRESS';ftypes[5]='address';fnames[4]='COMPANY';ftypes[4]='text';fnames[6]='DONATION';ftypes[6]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Phantom Regiment seeks to create an inspired community of empowered and passionate leaders by providing life-changing experiences through performing arts education. The fast-forward effect was striking. FeedbackJoin Mailing ListAdd to Favorite Sellers About Us Feedback Payments Shipping Warranty Returns Contact Us Toggle navigation Menu Transmissions Spindles Wheels Engin. She is also an avid swimmer, trained lifeguard, and certified scuba diver. Those interested in joining the Troopers percussion program can register for the upcoming Experience Camp by visiting the Auditions tab. Tyler is an active arranger, clinician and adjudicator in the marching arts and resides in Austin, TX. You and Tesmusic need to read the bios of the viz staff mentioned above. Multiplied by 120 musicians, the overall look is calculated to provide greater visual contrast between the drill forms and the green field than was possible in darker uniforms. Brass and color guard video audition deadlines are approaching for Mandarins; brass video auditions are due December 21, while color guard video auditions are due by December 20. Its going to be like a roller-coaster, I think, both emotionally and technically.. The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the entire 2017 Color Guard staff. Tony has judged all visual captions in the drum corps, marching band & winter guard arena. She has also assisted other programs including Vanguard Cadets, Parade of Champions, and has been actively involved with the VMAPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Donnie VanDoren is an inductee of the Cadets Hall of Fame, the Star of Indiana Wall of Fame, and the DCI Hall of Fame. Trooper Live - We're Here For A Good Time / Raise A Little Hell trooper 166 subscribers Subscribe 58K views 12 years ago Short promotional video of the multi award winning, multi platinum. Vanguard Music & Performing Arts. Additional instructional staff includes: Josh Torres, Mike Leitzke, Andrew Blair, Derek Fields, Steven Ross, Jason Hammond and Chris Pierceall. http://troopersdrumcorps.org/news. Reids involvement with the drum corps community began in 2003. He currently works as an Artist Advisor at the Denis Wick/Vandoren Musicians Advisory Studio in downtown Chicago, serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Jazz Orchestra developing their educational programs, is the Jazz Area Manager for The Midwest Clinic, and serves in several roles for the Jazz Education Network including as Conference Production Coordinator for their annual international conference. I cant wait to get together with Todd Clevenger and the rest of the team to provide top quality education to the Trooper performers.. While putting this video together, our video team focused heavily on the meaning of those words. Troopers visual coordinator Michael Raiford is the latest to pick up that assignment. Rahman. Michael has arranged and composed for a number of marching bands throughout the United States. 2005 through 2008, he spent with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps as their caption head and designer. The Troopers will portray heroes of different kinds, from those who serve on the battlefield to the quiet, private heroes who face AIDS and cancer. Much of the activity shifts outdoors, to the field. Renee Skipper is a Center Grove Band and Color Guard alumnus who earned an Associates Degree in Business Management from Indiana Business College. 2 Keep on topic Please keep threads to topics related to Troopers Alumni Corps activities only. Her studies have allowed her to study with renowned percussionists including Kevin Bobo, Steve Houghton, Michael Spiro, Paul Rennick, John Tafoya, Mark Ford, Christopher Deane, She-E Wu, Robert Schietroma and Ed Smith. The opportunity to work with my long-time friend Pat Miller as Co-Caption Head is a dream come true for me. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Robert Evanchick confirmed today that Trooper Martin F. Mack III, 33, and Trooper Branden T. Sisca, 29, were struck and killed by a driver earlier this morning on I-95 south in the area of milepost 18 in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County. The two have worked in tandem in the past as Co-Visual Caption Heads for PR from 2005-2007 and visual staff colleagues from 2008-2013. Throughout her academic studies, she marched drum corps at the Santa Clara Vanguard and the Phantom Regiment. From 1980-84, he was the Brass Caption Head with the Garfield Cadets, which won the Jim Ott Award for high brass in 1983 and 1984 while simultaneously winning their first two world championships. Staff Only Places. A lot of them werent aware of that, Morris said. What can you do in the app? She also had the pleasure to work with both the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band and the University of North Alabama Marching Pride. Its been stinky and sweaty. Or, as Amanda Fawn calls it, Adopt a Trooper. Nothing fancy. All Im asking is to start bridging that gap between the alums and the corps.. Themes consisted of honoring our past, being loyal to our present and remaining dedicated to our future. This is your chance. Its an exciting time for the Troopers. He is an Innovative Percussion Educator and a member of the Texas Music Educators Association. I imagine there will be a staff camp or two where agreement will be reached about how The Troopers do it this year. A legacy matched by few. I am looking forward to continuing the journey with each and every one of them." Reids journey with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps began as a member of the front ensemble in 2007. He also serves as the Adjunct Lecturer of Percussion at Franklin College in Franklin, IN. Shortly after graduating in 2013, Blake relocated to Indianapolis, IN, where he currently resides. Pats involvement has included such outstanding DCI organizations as The Cadets (1988-90, 1995), The Glassmen (1997-2012), The Blue Knights (1992-93, 2013-14), and The Phantom Regiment (2015). In addition, through our partnership with YouTube, every time a video is watched, the corps makes money. It's going to be an incredible year! - Adam Dalton, Color Guard Designer/Choreographer, Friday September 23rd, 2016 As a performer, Steven was a member of Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps and later performed with The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, aging out in 2008. Josh Torres, Director of Percussion (HS & MSC) Josh Torres currently serves as the Director of Percussion at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, IN. JD is an international solo artist and travels extensively throughout the United States as well as many countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Steven Estudillo was born and raised in Southern California. Mars Attacks Martian Leader w/ Disintegration Staff 1996 Trendmasters Japan Rare. The Whitewater Classic, now in its sixth year, will feature eight corps, including the Troopers: Cadets; Cavaliers; Blue Stars; Colts; Pioneer; Colt Cadets; and Kilties. Music On The March \ Sunday, August 1 \ Great seats available day of show! His expertise with the new media economy is second to none. These are used for untuned percussion instruments such as drums, that don't play different musical pitches. September 13, 2016 in DCI World Class Corps Discussions, Troopers just announced their entire 2017 visual team! The Honors program includes: middle/high bands, middle/high orchestras, elementary/middle/high choirs, 2-3 winter guards, jazz ensembles, and a summer musical program. 2023 by Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, INC. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. in Percussion Performance from the University of North Texas. Uniforms not only are powerful symbols that connect directly to deeply-held feelings about a corps, typically they also are long-term investments that need to last several years. And then, 'It has to be Troopers,' " Raiford said. Reply. Mr. Nelson is the driving force behind Music City Mystique (MCM), a Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion Independent World (PIW) 8-time world champion winter drumline, based in Nashville, Tennessee. All the material in these audition packets comes from the recently released TROOPERCUSSION book by David Reeves and Kevin Welborn.Each packet contains all the materials needed to audition for a specific section of the Troopers percussion program, including exercises, musical excerpts . The longevity and consistency of this section will continue to thrill in 2020. And like many powerful ideas, its pretty simple: One Troopers alumnus paired up with one current member of the Troopers. On December 3rd we are holding a Brass and Colorguard Audition in Lebanon, Indiana. He was previously a percussion arranger for Music City Drum and Bugle Corps from 2019-2022, for the Hawthorne Caballeros from 2020-2022, and is currently an arranger for the Guardians Drum Corp. Matt was also a percussion instructor at the Santa Clara Vanguard from 2012-2022, during which time the group won 5 Fred Sanford High Percussion awards at DCI Finals. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up-to-date on all the latest Mandarins, Alumni, Bingo news & events. Thats the equivalent of full tuition for one Trooper. Tony Hall has been involved in the pageantry arts as an instructor, designer, consultant and adjudicator for over the last 40 years. He is passionate about cultivating a musical landscape that allows the performers to sound their best and integration that positively highlights the color guard. As an educator, Blake has had the opportunity to work with many well-respected programs in the BOA, WGI, and DCI activities; including LD Bell HS, Broken Arrow HS, Carmel HS, Hebron HS, Center Grove HS, Avon HS, Pride of Cincinnati, Blessed Sacrament, Juxtaposition Winter Guard, Escalade Winter Guard, The Cavaliers, along with other high school and independent groups. he Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the entire 2017 Percussion staff. Business, Economics, and Finance. Our Caption Heads are putting together their caption teams now. Prior to his time at Washington David studied . The current members have noticed. Adam Sage was the director and designer for the Kennesaw Mountain High School Color Guard in Kennesaw, Georgia 2003-2016 (2004 Winter Guard International Scholastic A World Champions, 2005 Winter Guard International Scholastic Open World Champions, 2006 Winter Guard International Scholastic World Class finalists, and the 2013 Winter Guard International Scholastic Open Bronze Medalists); and designer for the 2015 Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, and 2017 and 2018 Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps.