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BUSHWACKERS PERFORM
IN HOLYOKE; ADD RICK MOREY TO STAFF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
West Windsor , NJ - March 24, 2010 - The Bushwackers held a successful rehearsal on Saturday, March 20th. Brass and percussion met on this warm first day of Spring and made good use of the beautiful weather by practicing outside for most of the day.
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The battery percussion section spent the first part of the day getting acquainted with their brand new silver Pearl drums. The majority of the day was spent reviewing material and preparing for the corps' first performance of the 2010 season at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Holyoke, MA on Sunday. |
| The brass and percussion sections traveled to Holyoke, MA on Sunday to participate in the oldest St. Patrick's Day parade in the United States. The corps has been marching in this parade for a number of years. Sometimes it snows, sometimes it's just frigid. 2010? 65 degrees and sunny. It was a great day for a parade, and the corps was pleased with their performance. |  |
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The Bushwackers will resume our winter/spring program this coming Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28, in West Windsor, NJ. There are still several spots available, so come on out and see all of the great things that are going on with the Bushwackers in 2010! |
Rick Morey Added to Bushwackers Staff
The Bushwackers are pleased to announce the addition of Rick Morey to the 2010 staff team. Mr. Morey will serve as Show/Staff Consultant, helping to program our exciting production of "VOODOO."
"I'm personally very excited to have Rick Morey on the team," said Chris Kilian. "Rick's experience, talent, and vision are going to be invaluable tools for the Bushwackers this year, and we're lucky to have him."
More information and a brief bio will soon be available at www.bushwackers.org.
If you're interested in more information about becoming a member of the 6 time DCA World Champion Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps, contact us by filling out the form on our website or by emailing us at membership@bushwackers.org.
About
the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps
that strives to provide a world class, championship caliber marching arts
experience to its members. The corps is currently accepting new members
in all sections. For more information, visit us on the web at www.bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
FEBRUARY CAMP WELCOMES
2010 COLOR GUARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
West Windsor , NJ - March 2, 2010 - The Bushwackers resumed their winter rehearsal schedule in the Township of West Windsor, NJ this past weekend. Three camp weekends have been effected by snow this winter with two cancellations. That would not be the case this weekend, as the major winter storm focused its energy in New England and Northern Jersey.
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The Bush Brass Line continued working both days with new visual caption head Sal Randazzo to improve their marching technique. "It's a good hurt," said Clyde Daley, the 2010 brass captain. "We're making good strides and getting better every camp. Bring on the drill!" The brass were also treated to new show music by composer Key Poulan. "Rituals" is exciting, rhythmic, dark, and aggressive. It stands in stark contrast to the opener, "Origins," and will feature some incredible moments in each of the sections. |
| Meanwhile, the battery and pit continued work on technique and new music for "Origins." This was our farewell weekend for the red Premier drums (pictured), as the corps will be receiving our new silver Pearl drums before the next camp on March 20th. Everyone was excited about the news and is looking forward to unveiling them to the world when we perform in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Holyoke, MA on Sunday, March 21st. |  |
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On Sunday the Bushwackers welcomed back the 2010 color guard with new caption head Darrell Woodliff and instructor Tara Foley. Many vets returned and even more new faces came to spend the day spinning, dancing, and learning some of the foundation of their technique program. The guard performed on flag, weapon, and dance for the rest of the corps at the conclusion of the day. The color guard will play a central role in our 2010 production of "VOODOO," and Sunday was a great first step towards creating a truly special visual program. |
The day concluded with brass and percussion in ensemble working through show music. "The musical creative team of Key Poulan, Bob Cizmarik, and Mike Nevin have given us a truly unique and exciting show," according to staff coordinator Chris Kilian. "Our members are challenged, but really enjoy what they're playing. Everyone from the designers to the staff to the membership believe in this show and what we're putting together here for 2010. It's going to be a special year."
The corps will rehearse next on Saturday, March 20th at the West Windsor Municipal Complex in West Windsor, NJ. On Sunday, the corps will travel to Holyoke, MA to participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. This is the perfect weekend for anyone intending on joining the corps to come check it out and spend a great weekend with us. Click here for times and directions.
If you're interested in more information about becoming a member of the 6 time DCA World Champion Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps, contact us by filling out the form on our website or by emailing us at membership@bushwackers.org.
Additionally, the Bushwackers would like to congratulate Bruce "Lumpy" Krywinski on making the NJMEA All State Symphonic Band and All State Orchestra in 2010! Bruce has been a member of the Bushwackers since 2007 and is a senior at Freehold Township High School. From the entire Bushwacker family, congratulations and continued success!
About
the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps
that strives to provide a world class, championship caliber marching arts
experience to its members. The corps is currently accepting new members
in all sections. For more information, visit us on the web at www.bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
BUSHWACKERS
TO USE PEARL BATTERY PERCUSSION IN 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
West Windsor , NJ - February 23, 2010 - The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps announces the purchase of a full line of Pearl battery percussion instruments.
| The decision was made at the conclusion of the 2009 season to move forward with an ambitious plan to outfit our members the best equipment possible, and the administration has been hard at work this winter making it happen. Having already purchased a new set of brass instruments in November, the time had come to concentrate on replacing our old battery percussion equipment |
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Enter Pearl. The Bushwackers would like to thank Steve Chaika at Pearl and Anthony Cartinella at Dark Horse Percussion for assisting us in making this a reality. We are proud to be the newest member of the Pearl family and look forward to performing with brand new Pearl drums in 2010 and beyond.
The Bushwackers will be hosting a rehearsal weekend February 27-28 in Central New Jersey. Our color guard will join us on Sunday the 28th! We're still accepting members in all sections, so if you're interested fill out our Info Form on the website or email us at membership@bushwackers.org.
About
the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps
that strives to provide a world class, championship caliber marching arts
experience to its members. The corps is currently accepting new members
in all sections. For more information, visit us on the web at www.bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
DARRELL
WOODLIFF JOINS TEAM AS COLOR GUARD CAPTION HEAD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
West Windsor , NJ - February 8, 2010 - The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of Darrell Woodliff to the corps as the new Color Guard Caption Head.
Darrell was a performing member of the corps from 1988-2000, during which time the corps won 5 DCA World Championships and 3 color guard championships. He served as the color guard captain from 1996-2000 and won several DCA Individual titles during his time with the corps. Since then he has won multiple championships with the Brigadiers and has marched in and taught many successful winterguards.
"We are absolutely thrilled to have Darrell on the team," said staff coordinator Chris Kilian. "Having marched a number of years with him I was always amazed by his talent, but also his approachability and his positive vibe and energy. It's great to have him back home and we're all looking forward to working with him."
Check out our Staff Page for Darrell Woodliff's bio.
Additionally, the corps welcomes back Tara Girovasi-Foley as a Color Guard Instructor. Tara is another alumnus of the corps, marching in the color guard in the mid 1990's. She currently teaches with Darrell at Point Pleasant Boro HS and is a great motivator and a skilled technician. The corps is happy to have her on the team as well.
Darrell and Tara are the latest additions to a growing, talented, and energized staff dedicated to providing a fun and competitive drum corps experience to our members. Check out our staff and their bios here.
The Bushwackers will be hosting a rehearsal weekend February 27-28 in Central New Jersey. Our color guard will join us on Sunday the 28th! We're still accepting members in all sections, so if you're interested fill out our Info Form on the website or email us at membership@bushwackers.org.
About
the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps
that strives to provide a world class, championship caliber marching arts
experience to its members. The corps is currently accepting new members
in all sections. For more information, visit us on the web at www.bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
JANUARY
PART 2 REHEARSAL REPORT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Harrison, NJ - February 4, 2010 - The Bushwackers met once again on January 23-24 in West Windsor, NJ to continue work on their 2010 show, VOODOO, as well as fine tuning technique and learning parade tunes and other songs you may hear this season
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The weekend began in sectionals with an intensive visual basics session for the horn line. The drum line and pit got to work on technique, and before long the sights and sounds of drum corps filled the West Windsor Municipal Complex. |
| The drum line received a large chunk of our 2010 opener, "Origins," from battery arranger Bob Cizmarik, and spent most of Sunday learning. The horn line continued work on "Origins," working on memorization and fine tuning articulations and dynamics, while the pit worked on technique and learned new pieces. |
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Bush Brass was treated to their first basics block with new visual caption head, Sal Randazzo. The corps is moving very well, putting a large emphases on our winter movement program. |
The corps will rehearse next on Sunday, January 7th at Grover Middle School in Princeton Junction, NJ. A rehearsal was originally scheduled for Saturday as well, but due to a winter storm the corps has decided to take the safety route and ask our members to stay home that day. The color guard will also be joining us for the first time since the Open House, so if you're interested in joining any section this would be a great rehearsal to attend. Click here for times and directions.
If you're interested in more information about becoming a member of the 6 time DCA World Champion Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps, contact us by filling out the form on our website or by emailing us at membership@bushwackers.org.
About
the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps
that strives to provide a world class, championship caliber marching arts
experience to its members. The corps is currently accepting new members
in all sections. For more information, visit us on the web at www.bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
JANUARY REHEARSAL REPORT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Harrison, NJ - January 13, 2010 - The Bushwackers hosted their first camp weekend of the new year on January 9th and 10th in our new winter home of West Windsor, NJ. The corps' new rehearsal location in Central Jersey consists of a beautiful municipal complex with multiple buildings and rooms (plus the ability to play outside when the weather gets nicer), as well as Grover Middle School which is a beautiful facility with two gyms, a carpeted cafeteria, and more.
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Saturday began by jumping right into sectionals. The goal for our first camp weekend was to welcome new members, and to begin teaching technique, the foundation on which our 2010 production, "VOODOO," will be built. The Bush Battery got right to work and will be a real strength for the corps this season. |
| While the percussion worked on their exercises and the 2010 "Bush Beat," across the parking lot in another building Bush Brass was hard at work learning new exercises and sight reading. Word came around mid-day that composer Key Poulan would be sending our opener, "Origins," on Saturday night. Everyone was excited to dig into show music on Sunday. |
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Sunday began with sectionals for the percussion and the first visual basics block of the year for the brass. After lunch, the much anticipated opener was passed out and rehearsed. "Origins" is meant to represent the West African and Haitian roots of voodoo, and the cool ethnic rhythms will have you groovin' in your seats. |
The brass ended the day with a full run through of the 2010 opener. Everyone was encouraged and excited about the weekend, and all are looking forward to our next rehearsal, January 23-24. We hope you can join us!
Staff Additions
The Bushwackers are pleased to announce the addition of Sal Randazzo as the Visual Caption Head for 2010. Sal came on board as a part time visual instructor for the corps in 2009 and left an impression on many members of the corps through his calm and direct style. Sal's bio can soon be found at www.bushwackers.org/staff.htm
2010 Winter / Spring Schedule
The Bushwackers are thrilled to be able to announce that our entire winter/spring rehearsal and parade schedule can be found on our website at www.bushwackers.org. As stated previously, the corps is now rehearsing in West Windsor, NJ in Mercer County. This great location is an easy drive from Philadelphia and its suburbs, from all points in South Jersey, and from many of the local colleges such as Rutgers and Rowan.
If you're interested in checking out the corps and becoming a member of the 6 time DCA World Champion Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps, contact us by filling out the form on our website or by emailing us at membership@bushwackers.org.
About
the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps
that strives to provide a world class, championship caliber marching arts
experience to its members. The corps is currently accepting new members
in all sections. For more information, visit us on the web at www.bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
BUSHWACKERS
KICK-OFF 2010! SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Harrison, NJ -
November 30, 2009 - The Bushwackers kicked off the 2010 season with
a large crowd of new and returning members at the Thomas R. Grover Middle
School in West Windsor, NJ. Excitement was in the warm air as car after
car pulled into the parking lot.
The day started off with a full corps meeting to introduce the administration,
discuss some housekeeping items, and to introduce the staff and the 2010
program. Without further adieu, the Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps 2010
Program is entitled:
The show will consist
of original compositions written specifically for the Bushwackers by composer
Key Poulan, and will
be presented in four movements: Origins, Rituals, Gris-gris, and Black
Magic. Much more information about the show will become available over
the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
With the introductions and the all-important show announcement out of
the way, the corps broke up into sectionals for the remainder of the day
and rehearsed. After all of the talk and announcements about the new Jupiter
Quantum Brass purchased by the corps during the off season, the members
of Bush Brass were excited to get to work. The horns definitely surpassed
expectations, and we're all excited to hear them outside this summer.
The day ended with a "show and tell" from the color guard, brass,
and battery percussion. Pictures of the open house can be found in our
2010 Gallery. A special thanks to Xtreme Drum Corps, Inc. for being such
a huge help with securing this great rehearsal facility for us.
Staff Additions
The Bushwackers are pleased to announce the addition of longtime Bushwacker
Jess D'Andreamatteo to our percussion staff as Front
Ensemble Instructor. Jess began her drum corps career with the
Bushwackers in the early 2000's. Her teaching credits include Fusion Core
Drum & Bugle Corps in 2008 and several high schools around the region.
She is currently pursuing her degree in music education as a percussion
student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the corps is happy
to have her back on board in 2010.
Ms. D'Andreamatteo is the latest
addition to a growing, talented, and energized staff dedicated to providing
a fun and competitive drum corps experience to our members. Check out
our staff and their bios here.
About the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps
that strives to provide a world class marching arts experience to its
members. The corps is currently accepting new members in all sections.
For more information, visit our website and fill out our Info
Form for more information, or contact the corps at membership@bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
KIM, HAWKINS RETURN. TURNER ADDED TO ADMIN.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Rich Kim and Chris Hawkins Return to Staff. Kristen Turner added to the administration.
Harrison, NJ - November 17, 2009 - The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps announces the return of Rich Kim to the color guard staff and Chris Hawkins to the brass staff.
2010 will be Rich Kim's 6th year in the Bushwacker organization. Rich is a creative and well respected designer who helped to bring "Scenes from a Psychotic Circus" and other Bushwacker productions to life. He is excited to return as an instructor in 2010 and to help continue to the tradition of excellent Bushwacker Color Guards.
Chris Hawkins is returning to the Bush Brass Staff as an instructor and Assistant Brass Caption Head. "Hawk" has been with the organization since 2006 and has served as a soloist, visual instructor, brass instructor, and drum major. 2010 will mark Hawkins' 5th year with the corps, and he looks forward to returning and helping to lead Bush Brass back to a world class status.
Additionally, the Bushwackers welcome Kristen Turner to our new-look administration. Kristen will be working in Member Relations and Records Management with Stacy Boyer. The corps is lucky to have this dynamic duo helping to provide our members with an organized drum corps experience.
Brief bios and a complete listing of staff and administration can be found here. More announcements will be made throughout the fall and winter. Come meet our staff at the 2010 Open House on November 29th.
About the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps that strives to provide a world class marching arts experience to its members. The corps is currently accepting new members in all sections. For more information, visit our website and fill out our Info Form for more information, or contact the corps at membership@bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
BUSHWACKERS MOVE TO JUPITER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Bushwackers Move to Jupiter Quantum Brass
Harrison, NJ - November 13, 2009 - The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps are pleased to announce the purchase of Jupiter Quantum Brass instruments for the 2010 season. The instruments have shipped and will be unveiled at our Open House on November 29th.
Chris Kilian, Brass Caption head for the Bushwackers said, "The time had come for the Bushwackers to upgrade our equipment. I applaud the Bushwackers administration for working so hard behind the scenes to make this a reality in 2010. While we are the first DCA horn line to go completely Jupiter, these are the same horns used in DCI by Phantom Regiment, the Academy and others, so I'm happy to be a part of the Quantum team. Jupiter has done their research and has engineered a superior line of marching brass instruments. Quantum Brass fits the "Bushwacker Sound," and meets our standards of quality. This is a big day for Bush Brass and I can't wait to get to work with a great horn line on these great horns."
More important announcements from the Bushwackers will be made over the coming weeks. For the latest Bushwackers news and information, follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
About the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps that strives to provide a world class marching arts experience to its members. The corps is currently accepting new members in all sections. For more information, visit our website and fill out our Info Form for more information, or contact the corps at membership@bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
BUSHWACKERS ANNOUNCE OPEN HOUSE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Open House Announcement and Additional Staff
Harrison, NJ - November 5, 2009 - The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps will be hosting their 2010 Open House and First Rehearsal on Sunday, November 29th from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at:
Thomas R. Grover Middle School
10 Southfield Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550-3326
Click
HERE for directions
Registration begins at 11:00 A.M. and we'll kick off the first meeting
at 12:00 P.M. If standing in line isn't your idea of fun, then pre-register
and skip right through! The registration fee for all is $30 and is applied
directly towards your tuition.
Attention all brass players and percussionists!!!
If you pre-register we'll email you an advance copy of the technique
program to help you prepare!
The Open House is open to all! The day will begin with an info session
where the staff and the 2010 program will be unveiled. You'll learn about
our rehearsal schedule, tuition, and other important items. The second
half of the day is spent in sectionals where you'll be able to rehearse
with the corps and get a sense for what the Bushwackers are all about.
The Bushwackers would like to thank Xtreme Drum Corps, Inc. for their
instrumental role in securing this spectacular facility for our open house.
We're looking looking for passionate people who want to be the best in the world at what they love to do.
Whether if you've marched 8 years of drum corps or 2 years of marching
band...if that statement describes you we have a spot for you with the
Bushwackers.
If you're interested in becoming a Bushwacker in 2010, please fill our
our info form on the website or email us at membership@bushwackers.org.
We hope to see you at our Open House on November 29th!
More important announcements from the Bushwackers will be made over the
coming weeks. For the latest Bushwackers news and information, follow
us on Twitter
or Facebook.
About
the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps
The six time DCA world champion Bushwackers are an all-age drum corps
that strives to provide a world class marching arts experience to its
members. The corps is currently accepting new members in all sections.
For more information, visit our website and fill out our Info
Form for more information, or contact the corps at membership@bushwackers.org.
Contact:
Bushwackers PR
pr@bushwackers.org
www.bushwackers.org
Bushwackers
Administration Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Administration Additions and Changes for 2010
Harrison, NJ - November 2, 2009 - Following the DCA World Championships
this past Labor Day Weekend, the decision was made to take a good, hard
look at the day to day operations of the drum corps and to make changes
where necessary. After many meetings and discussions, the corps is pleased
to announce the addition of several new members to the administrative
team.
A notable key addition is Jesus Rubin Cornier as Fundraising/Donations
Coordinator. Rubin joined the Bushwackers in 2009 as a trumpet
player and is excited to take on this all important role with the corps.
The Bushwackers have been in need of leadership in this area for some
time, and Rubin is up to the task. Mr. Cornier earned his B.S. from Rutgers
University and owns Little
Oaks Child Care in Allentown, PA. His experience in the areas of fundraising
and donations will certainly help the corps achieve our financial goals.
Also joining the team in 2010 is Kevin Serfass as Media
Coordinator. Kevin is responsible for our great new website as
well as all graphics, branding, and the spectacular media productions
that you'll see from the Bushwackers this year. Kevin is the owner of
Blackwood Motion
Graphics and Video and a partner in Cadence
Artistic Group. His expertise will help give the Bushwackers a world
class look and presence both on and off the internet.
Rounding out the Administrative Team in 2010 in expanded roles are Jay
Morlot (President), David Kapp (Vice President),
Stacy Boyer (Member Relations), Mary Snyder
(Alumni Relations & Logistics), Rob Watson (Marketing
& Home Show), Michelle Perez (Event Coordination),
Chris Kilian (Website & PR), Jeff Schrimmer
(PR), Brian Fallon (Admin Team), and Brian Law
(Admin Team).
The Bushwackers are very excited to have such a talented and dedicated
team of people behind the scenes in 2010. With this team in place, this
season already looks to be a successful one both on and off the field
of competition.
Check out our staff and their bios here.
More important announcements from the Bushwackers will be made over the
coming weeks. For the latest Bushwackers news and information, follow
us on Twitter
or Facebook.
Bushwackers Staff Announcements: Round 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Percussion and Brass Caption Heads Announced
Harrison, NJ - October 25, 2009 - The Bushwackers Drum &
Bugle Corps is excited to announce the addition of Rob Thatcher
as the Percussion Caption Head for 2010. In addition, we are pleased
to announce the return of Chris Kilian as Brass Caption
Head.
Rob Thatcher is a long-time Bushwacker who got his start in drum corps
in 1993 as a member of the Bushwackers Tenor Line. Rob went on to march
with the Crossmen and instruct the Skyliners and the Jersey Surf before
returning to the Bushwackers in 2005 as a marcher/instructor. Rob has
written for and/or instructed many successful band programs, including
his current position at Old Bridge H.S. (NJ). The Bushwackers are excited
to have Rob take the reigns of our percussion program.
Chris Kilian is beginning his 2nd season as Brass Caption Head in 2010.
Prior to holding this position Chris was a marching member, administrator,
and staff member for the corps for 13 years, 10 of which were spent
as drum major. He spent 2008 as the arranger and program coordinator
for the 2nd place Fusion Core, and returned to the Bushwackers in 2009
to the position he currently holds. Mr. Kilian is excited to return
in 2010 to build on the positive momentum and firm foundation build
in 2009.
Please join us in congratulating Rob and Chris. More
staff announcements are expected soon, so stay tuned.
Check out our staff and their bios here.
More announcements will be made in the near future.
More important announcements from the Bushwackers will be made over
the coming weeks. For the latest Bushwackers news and information, follow
us on Twitter
or Facebook.
Bushwackers
Staff Announcements: Round 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Bushwackers Add to World Class Design Team!
Harrison, NJ - October 5, 2009 - The Bushwackers Drum &
Bugle Corps are pleased to announce the addition of Pete Weber to the
team as Drill Designer for 2010. Pete Weber is the drill designer for
the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps and has written for
other corps such as the Colts and the Madison Scouts. Peter's drill
is creative and suits the Bushwackers' style of marching and programming
perfectly.
Just as exciting is that Key Poulan is back in 2010 as the Brass Composer/Arranger
for the Bushwackers. Poulan said, "I respect the Bushwackers drum
corps as it is fearless with programming which allows musical creativity
to flow as evidenced by the past two years." Poulan will feel at
home with the addition of Pete Weber as the drill designer. Poulan and
Weber are in their 5th year of working together as designers for the
Santa Clara Vanguard and their experience together offers great promise
for the Bushwackers organization.
The Bushwackers are also pleased to announce the return of Bob Cizmarik
and Mike Nevin to the Bushwackers design team. Bob Cizmarik has been
with the Bushwackers as caption head since 2007 and has been writing
since 2008. Bob will continue in his role as Battery Percussion Arranger
in 2010. Bob was recently appointed the new Percussion Caption Head
of the Jersey Surf Drum & Bugle Corps. He is also the Director of
Percussion for the highly ranked and well respected Upper Darby H.S.
near Philadelphia.
Mike Nevin will return for his second year as Front Ensemble (Pit) Arranger.
Mike has written for some of the best groups in the activity, including
the Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble (WGI), and the Blue Devils. Like
Cizmarik, Mike also writes for Upper Darby H.S.
Check out our staff and their bios here.
More announcements will be made in the near future.
More important announcements from the Bushwackers will be made over
the coming weeks. For the latest Bushwackers news and information, follow
us on Twitter
or Facebook.