The Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps Chooses Pearl

11/29/2006 - For Immediate Release

The Spirit from Jacksonville State University Drum and Bugle Corps has entered into a brand new partnership with the Pearl Corporation. For 2007 and beyond, the corps will be playing Pearl drums and Adams Musical Instruments exclusively.

Clint Gillespie, Percussion Caption Head, says that “We are excited about our new relationship with Pearl/Adams. Pearl has always been a leader in the percussion world with drums that are superior in quality and durability to the rest of the market. The battery instruments have a remarkable blend that produces a warm resonant sound and has amazing projection. The Adams keyboards have a warm and balanced sound throughout the entire range of the instrument. Bravo to Pearl on such fine craftsmanship!”

According to Kevin Namaky, Marketing Manager for Pearl Corporation, “Pearl is proud to support the efforts of the Spirit from JSU. It is always gratifying to support youth and the art of music in a positive way.”

“The Pearl Drums sound great. The depth of sound that the Pearl quads produce is unbelievable. I immediately fell in love with the sound of our drumline with the new equipment. We are proud to use a company with a long history of producing such incredible sounding drums,” said Executive Director Ken Bodiford.

About the Corps

Spirit Drum & Bugle Corps is the summer performance ensemble of Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.The corps was founded in 1976 and first competed in 1977, placing 23rd in the DCI Championship - a feat that at the time had never been achieved by a first year corps. Since that time, Spirit has enjoyed the coveted top-twelve DCI Finalist status eighteen times.

Although most of its members are from Alabama and Georgia, the popularity of Spirit has attracted members from all over the United States, Canada, and even Great Britain and Japan. Spirit is open to all young people from age 16 to 21. Members are selected by audition based on musical ability, marching skill, attitude, discipline, dedication, and commitment, and receive college credit for their membership.

Objectives of the corps are:

• To provide an opportunity to develop individual potential and to perform at the highest level of the activity.
• To foster teamwork, friendship, respect for others and property.
• To serve as ambassadors of Jacksonville State University and the State of Alabama.
• To entertain our audiences.
• To have an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Membership in Spirit challenges a young person in many ways: developing self-confidence, self-discipline and individual skills. For more information, please visit www.spiritdrumcorps.org.

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