Carolina Crown, the Cavaliers, the Colts (Legion Aires) and Phantom Regiment, are among the 100 organizations that made it beyond the first round of the Chase Community Giving program through Facebook. Each of the 100 groups will receive a $25,000 grant from Chase and now have a chance at a million dollar grant as part of the second round of the program which will continue in the coming month. Read a Chase press release about the first round voting results.
Boston Crusaders
Blue saints
The Blue Saints recently launched a redesigned Web site which includes a look at the corps’ 2010 schedule and a list of instructional staff for the upcoming summer season.
The Cadets
Carolina Crown
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers recently hosted their second audition camp of the 2010 season in Austin, Texas. Brass caption head Scott-Lee Atchison said about the audition, “It was incredible! [The talent level of the prospective members in Texas] is like no other place in the country. We could fill nearly the entire horn line with great talent from this satellite camp alone.”
Madison Scouts
Leon (Steve) Stephens Jr., an original 1938 member of the Madison Scouts, passed away in November at the age of 85. Joining the Army Air Corps after graduating from high school in 1942, Stephens flew 40 combat missions over Germany during WWII as a member of the 49th Fighter Squadron.
Music City
Music City’s 2010 competitive production will be titled “River Sounds.” The program will take audience members on a journey down the Mississippi River drawing from musical selections including the traditional “Down to the River to Pray,” “St. Louis Blues,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Mississippi Suite,” “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Ol’ Man River.”
Pacific Crest
Andrew Bill and Brian Stockard will join Pacific Crest’s percussion staff in 2010. “We look forward to rounding out our staff with Andy and Brian,” said Matt Altmire, percussion caption supervisor. “These guys have great qualifications both as performers and teachers, and I know they will have a positive impact on the experience of our members.”
Spirit
Alan Casey, a Spirit of Atlanta staff member during the 1980s, passed away Dec. 11 after a long battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was 49 years old.
Teal Sound
Teal Sound announced several additions to its design and instructional staff for the 2010 season.
