ROAD TO PASADENA
The DCI Summer Tour
As the world's finest marching musicians make their way across the United States this summer, Pearl will be there along the way, armed with video cameras and capturing the behind-the-scenes footage you want!
With video updates from some of your favorite corps, including the Phantom Regiment, Santa Clara Vanguard, Boston Crusaders, Blue Knights and Spirit from JSU, The Academy, Blue Stars and the Troopers - you will want to bookmark this page and check back often!
Good luck to everyone competing this summer - and we'll see you in PASADENA!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE MARCHING MEMBERS, STAFF AND MANAGEMENT FOR ANOTHER REMARKABLE SEASON.
We would like to thank each of you for making Pearl
“The Best Reason to Play Drums.”
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Rick Valenzuela - Direcor |
Dan Farrell - Program Director |
JW Koester, Tour Director |
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Jeff Pearson - Director Brian Mason - Perc. Co-Caption Head & Arranger |
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Tom Spataro - Director |
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Omar Carmenates - Perc. Caption Head/Arranger |
Jerry Carpenter - Front Ensemble Arranger |
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Academy |
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Mark Richardson - Director |
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Mark Arnold - Director |
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SPIRIT |
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Ken Bodiford - Director |
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We would also like to send our congratulations to the following Pearl Artists for their outstanding work this summer...
Colin McNutt, Jim Casella, Jim Ancona, Jeff Queen, Ian Hale, Iain Moyer, Max Mullinix, Wardell King, James Sparling, Chris Trujillo, Nate Bourg, Brian Stevens, Brent Montgomery, Seth Adams, Murray Gusseck, & David Reeves.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Jeff Pearson, Director
Brian Mason, Percussion Co-Caption Head/ Arranger
The Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps is a world-renowned, world champion drum and bugle corps that travels between six and eight weeks each summer throughout the United States and Canada performing in competitive field shows and parades. The Vanguard provides instruction for the experienced through the advanced member in the areas of brass, percussion and color guard.
The Vanguard has won six DCI world championship titles (73, 74, 78, 81, 89 and 99), along with many other regional championships titles. Membership in the Vanguard is primarily between the ages of 16 through a maximum age of 22.
Pearl paid a visit to the Santa Clara Vanguard in early June 2007, and has some exclusive video and photos - check them out below!
Photo Gallery: Vanguard
Over 80 photos from the Santa Clara Vanguard just before they hit the road!
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Video Spotlight: SCV 2007
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Boston Crusaders
Tom Spataro, Director
Rich Viano, Percussion Arranger
Omar Carmenates, Percussion Caption Head/ Arranger
Jerry Carpenter, Front Ensemble Arranger
The Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, founded in 1940, is the third-oldest junior drum and bugle corps in the nation and is proud to be a founding member of Drum Corps International. The corps, composed entirely of brass players, percussionists and color guard members under the age of 22, travels over 10,000 miles each summer, performing in more than 40 competitions and exhibitions before a combined audience of over 300,000 fans.
The Crusaders’ mission is to provide to its members the finest marching music education available anywhere. Although competitive in nature, the Crusaders see the activity primarily as a learning experience. Emphasis is placed on self-motivation, geared toward individual achievement of common goals. It is an education designed to help members become the best they can be. It can be the education of a lifetime!
Photo Gallery: Boston Crusaders
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Video Spotlight: Boston Crusaders 2007
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Phantom Regiment
Rick Valenzuela, Director
Dan Farrell, Program Director
JW Koester, Tour Director
The Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps was founded in 1956, and is a perennial fan favorite. Pearl is honored to have been associated with the Phantom Regiment since 1986!
Phantom was the DCI world-champion in 1996, and their streak of 32 consecutive DCI championship finals appearances (a record shared with the Concord Blue Devils) is second only to Santa Clara Vanguard.
Their 2007 program, titled On Air, features works by Christopher Deane, Philip Glass, Leo Delibes, Sergei Prokofiev and Igor Stravinsky.
Pearl paid a visit to the Phantom Regiment in early June, 2007, and has some exclusive video and photos - check them out below!
Photo Gallery: Phantom Regiment
Over 200 photos from the Phantom Regiment's spring training!
>CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR PHOTO GALLERY.
Video Spotlight: Phantom Regiment 2007
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Academy Drum & Bugle Corps
AAPA is a 501(c) 3 non-profit Youth Arts organization founded in 2001. The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps is AAPA’s most capital intensive program. It was first developed in 2002 and debuted in 2004. The Corps surprised many by winning all six of its first competitions in California and Arizona. 116 student musicians spent over 300 hours rehearsing throughout the year, preparing for the intense tour of competitions for the 2005 season. They continued their winning efforts with 12 consecutive victories across Arizona, California and Colorado.
In the 2006 season, the corps grew to 135 members and astonished audiences by continuing their winning ways. The Academy leadership had already decided to take this group to Madison, Wisconsin for the 2006 DCI World Championships. This proved to be a wise decision as they won the Drum Corps International (DCI) Division II Championship and the Spirit of Disney Award. Director Mark Richardson was also named Director of the Year for providing a positive example and inspiring greatness from his students.
Video Spotlight: Academy Drum & Bugle Corps
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Blue Knights
Mark Arnold, Director
Jeff Ausdemore, Percussion Caption Head/ Arranger
Established
in 1958, the Blue Knights are celebrating their 42nd year of providing Denver-area
youth the opportunity to develop life skills utilizing the vehicle music. What
began as a "parade corps" performing strictly in the Denver-Metro
area, quickly grew into a nationally respected organization offering opportunities
for youth to learn, travel, and grow through excellence in their "sport".
Perennial DCI finalists, the Blue Knights are now recognized internationally
for their excellence and innovation in the area of musical pageantry.
Heading into the new millennium the Blue Knights organization has expanded its programs. A drum and bugle corps, two performing percussion ensembles, and an "educational out reach" program are all currently part of the Blue Knights programs. In 1999, the Blue Knights #1 percussion ensemble was crowned the WGI Independent World Marching Champion. The long-range vision of the Blue Knights is to continue this expansion to include a far greater number of youth in its programs.
Video Spotlight: Blue Knights 2007
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Blue Stars
Chad Armbruster, Director
Brent Montgomery, Percussion Caption Head/ Arranger
Seth Adams, Front Ensemble Arranger
The Blue Stars and Blue Star Cadets are youth music
organizations dedicated
to:
* the pursuit of excellence
* the development of character
* commitment to an organization
* a sense of family
* pride in one's achievements and accomplishments
In essence, the Blue Stars teach today's young adults about the life tomorrow through the mediums of marching and music. Membership rules for acceptance and participation are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, or national origin.
Video Spotlight: Blue Stars 2007
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Spirit Drum & Bugle Corps
Ken Bodiford, Director
Clint Gillespie, Percussion Caption Head/ Arranger
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 status sixteen 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.
Video Spotlight: Spirit Drum & Bugle Corps
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Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps
Fred Morris, Director The Troopers are the only competitive junior drum and bugle corps in the state of Wyoming. The corps, founded in 1957 by Casper businessman James E. Jones, represents the state of Wyoming in numerous performances and events during the year and competes in the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games tour during the summer months. |
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