November 2018Volume 47, Number 13BO14720 Madison Scouts Depend on Yamaha Spread.qxp_Layout 1 10/18/18 9:31 AM Page 1When Yamaha first introduced percussion instruments to the United States in 1985, the company turned to the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps to test its landmark products in the most rigorous settings. Since then, Yamaha and the Madison Scouts have enjoyed the longest instrument sponsorship in the marching arts activity— one that has led to a string of product innovations that have made Yamaha marching snare drums the preferred choice among drum corps today. As the Madison Scouts marks its 80th anniversary this year as one of the most recognized drum corps in the world, a 37-time DCI Finalist and twice DCI World Champions, Yamaha is proud to march at their side, providing time-tested instruments that drum corps everywhere can depend on, year after year.Madison Scouts and Yamaha: Marching Together Since 1985BO14720 Madison Scouts Depend on Yamaha Spread.qxp_Layout 1 10/18/18 9:33 AM Page 2When Yamaha first introduced percussion instruments to the United States in 1985, the company turned to the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps to test its landmark products in the most rigorous settings. Since then, Yamaha and the Madison Scouts have enjoyed the longest instrument sponsorship in the marching arts activity— one that has led to a string of product innovations that have made Yamaha marching snare drums the preferred choice among drum corps today. As the Madison Scouts marks its 80th anniversary this year as one of the most recognized drum corps in the world, a 37-time DCI Finalist and twice DCI World Champions, Yamaha is proud to march at their side, providing time-tested instruments that drum corps everywhere can depend on, year after year.Madison Scouts and Yamaha: Marching Together Since 1985BO14720 Madison Scouts Depend on Yamaha Spread.qxp_Layout 1 10/18/18 9:33 AM Page 2“Chris LugobyLearn more at: dshowcase.com/crossovershoeAvailable now from any authorized DSI retailer.Executive Director, The CavaliersFrom rehearsal to performance, the Crossover provides our musical athletes with the support and stability needed to perform at the highest level. These shoes are simply a must-have for your program!From the publisherAnother season in the United States has come to a conclusion with the top corps in DCI seeing a return to the top by the Santa Clara Vanguard for the first time in 19 years and their second corps, the Vanguard Cadets, took home the Open Class title. DCA crowned the Reading Buccaneers once again, while Carolina Gold led the Class A competitorsAttention turns to drum corps events in other parts of the worldwide activity . . . Europe, South Africa, Southeast Asia and the growing movement in South and Central America with SoundSport contests scheduled during the off-season. We have the British Youth Band Association report in this edition. Unfortunately, coverage of the DCNederland and Drum Corps United Kingdom Championships didn’t reach me this year.I want to welcome our new monthly advertisers including Fruhauf Uniforms, Kaleidoscope Adventures, along with support from USARD regarding their spring I&E events in Pennsylvania for junior percussionists. 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Support our advertisers2-3 n Yamaha Corporation of America 4-5 n Director’s Showcase International9 n Fruhauf Uniforms 11 n Band Shoppe 13 n Lone Star Percussion 15 n TAMA Percussion 17 n DeMoulin Bros. Uniforms 19 n Pageantry Innovations 21 n A Wish Come True 23 n Ken Poulan Music 25 n FJM, Inc. Uniforms 27 n CrownDigital 29 n Plymouth, MA, parade and concert, November 17 31 n Jarvis Industries 33 n Dynasty Band 35 n Kaleidoscope Adventures 37 n Drum Corps International 39 n USARD Individual Championship 41 n USARD Duet/Ensemble Championship 43 n KMC Publishing Company 45 n Bugles Across America 47 n Schilke Music 49 n ChopSaver 55 n Andalucia Musical Instruments 57 n WeScan Files 59 n Jupiter/Mapex/Majestic/Quandum 60 n Encorps Auditions 61 n Vater Percussion 63 n Drillmasters Shoes 65 n Stanbury Uniforms 67 n Dinkles Shoes/Upfront Footwear 69 n Adams/Pearl CorporationThe next issueThe December 2018 edition will be uploaded to the Internet on or before Friday, November 30.Photo creditsCover: Blue Devils C, Concord, CA (Donny Helvey; page 6: unusual pit percussion equipment for Arsenal, Albuquerque, NM (Russell Tanakaya); page 7: photo collage, (Tery LeFebvere); Reading Buccaneers, Reading, PA (Raymond Fudge); back cover: Cadets 2, Allentown, PA (Chris Maher), 8 n YEA! names new executive director by DCI 8 n Corrections10 n Comprehensive strategic, systemic performers and organizational “wellness” is central focus of DCI post-season business meeting by DCI14 n British Youth Band Association stages 12-unit championship in four classes by Richard Haw24 n Around the all-age and alumni drum corps world by William Aldrich-Thorpe34 n Third and fourth generation carrying on the Fruhauf tradition of uniforms by Steve Vickers42 n Party Diddles one and only drum line from Slovakia in Eastern Europe, winners of Baltic Drumline Battle44 n A memorable life well-lived by Steve Vickers52 n From our photo archives54 n Press releases56 n New Great Lakes Brass Alliance planning inaugural shows in Western New York56 n 250 alumni march through streets of Kitchener, ONT, marking 100th Octoberfest, drum corps in Canada58 n Composite images by Tery LeFebvere60 n New Jersey Hall of Fame inducts nine individuals62 n Around the junior drum corps world by Pat Chagnon70 n The amazing world of drum corps by Brian Tolzmann72 n A summer tour series from a drum corps fanatic by Kevin RussellNovember contentsCorrections . . .The volume of material included in the October issue resulted in some unintentional errors. These are the corrections. As always, apologies for the mistakes.• On page 8, the photo of author Keith Griffin was not included. Here it is (right).• The e-mail for new DCW staff photographer Tery LaFebvere in the article on page 16 was incorrect. It should have been tery,lefebvere@gmail.com.• The photographs on page 22 in the tribute to Jodeen Popp were taken by Ron Da Silva (Anaheim Kingsmen) and Moe Knox (Troopers).• On page 26, the headline contained a mis-spelled word. It should have been “course” rather than “coarse.”• The photograph of the Bridgemen mini-corps on page 44 is by Raymond Fudge, not Chris Maher.• On page 66, the photo of the CMCC Warriors was taken by Raymond Fudge, not Chris Maher.• The Guardians Drumline Battle image was taken by Rebecca Lyon rather than Chris Maher.• John Matter took the photograph of the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets that appeared on page 82, not Chris Maher.• The two-page spread of photos for the September 8 BYBA show in the U.K. on pages 88 and 89 were taken by Glenn Riley. The attribution was not included in the list of corps names and locations.• The Drum Corps Associates I&E photo spread on pages 90 and 91 contains images taken by Chris Maher. The photo credit was left out of the text.• The newspaper clipping from the Boston Globe illustrated on page 94 was from May 28, 1883, not May 28, 1983. n n nAfter a four-month-long, nationwide search process, Youth Education in the Arts! has announced the appointment of Vicki Ferrence Ray as the organization’s new executive director. Ferrence Ray took over leadership of YEA! on a full-time basis October 29. Prior to that daten, the board of directors continued to run the organization by committee. A Cadet alumna, Ferrence Ray will be responsible for leading all operations of YEA! and will report to the board of directors. Her management team will consist of the four program directors (The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, Cadets2 Drum and Bugle Corps, Xcape Community Dance Program and USBands Scholastic Program). She will also oversee development, marketing, information technology, finance and human resources. Ferrence Ray was most recently the Chief National Programs Officer for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership. In that role, she oversaw the Program Department staff who supervise 58 U.S. affiliates and 70 program sites across all 50 states and a network of 4000+ volunteers serving approximately 10,000 students annually. Prior to working for HOBY, she served as an Assistant Deputy Mayor for Management and Productivity for the City of Philadelphia. “We are thrilled to have Vicki as our executive director,” Said YEA! Board Chair Doug Rutherford. “She has proven her leadership skills and ability to make thoughtful and important decisions in her work at HOBY. When combined with her first-hand knowledge of YEA! and the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps as a member and a volunteer, we believe she is well-positioned to guide YEA! to meet the challenges and growth opportunities for the future.” Vicki has a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from Penn State University (PSU) and a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania (PENN). She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Administration and Leadership Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). n n nYEA! names new executive director, Vicki RayWear it. Wash it. Repeat.@fruhaufuniforms800.858.8050 | www.fruhauf.com Founding sponsor of Drumline Battle.LabelNext >