From a Spartans press release: Dynasty USA and The Spartans have undertaken a new partnership that will have the three-time Division II champions playing on new Dynasty battery and front ensemble equipment for the 2005 season. The Spartans already use Dynasty equipment in the horn line. Peter LaFlamme, Spartans executive director, said, "It is a wonderful tribute to the Spartans to be associated with a company that cares not only for the Spartans, but the Division II corps in general. I am personally pleased to be associated with Al Murray and Dynasty USA. With this year being the 50th Anniversary of the corps and many exciting things in the works, the addition of this new partnership with Dynasty USA is the proverbial icing on the cake." Read more.