I recently wrote two articles for Drum Corps World on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Canton Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as the Bluecoats Alumni Corps which will perform this summer at the Drum Corps International Akron show and DCI World Championships Semifinals in Indianapolis. You can read the first article, featuring… Continue reading Drum Corps World Bluecoats 50th Anniversary Alumni Corps Articles
Tag: Ohio
2022 Ohio Indoor Performance Association Premiere
The 2022 Ohio indoor season begins today! Come join me and the many color guard, percussion, and winds performers at the Ohio Indoor Performance Association 2022 Premiere event. This annual start to the indoor seasonis a great opportunity to cheer on these performers in a non competitive environment and show our appreciation for their skills,… Continue reading 2022 Ohio Indoor Performance Association Premiere
Ale81 – “A Late One”
I haven’t had one of these since 1994 when I was in Winchester, Kentucky, performing with the Glassmen at George Rogers Clark High School. Thank you, Sweets and Geeks in my home town of Medina, Ohio, for carrying it!
2021 DCI Celebration – Akron Photos
My photos from the 2021 DCI Celebration show in Akron, Ohio are now uploaded to my Smugmug account and ready for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
2015 WGI – The Proposal
Six years ago, I went to my first Winter Guard International Indoor Percussion Finals. It was a spur of the moment decision to go, and I was fortunate to get a seat right on the center line of the performance floor, way up on the top row. On top of the incredible performances, I was… Continue reading 2015 WGI – The Proposal
Rob Portman’s Form Letter Response
Hey, That’s Me!!!
Talk about a blast from the past. My fellow Glassmen alum Chad Clum had uploaded a video he had recorded from the 1992 Glassmen’s December rehearsal/audition camp. Take a look at the guy in the center of the picture. Yeah, that’s 17 year old me, still in high school, with only three prior drum corps… Continue reading Hey, That’s Me!!!
Rhythm X Plateline 2020 CrashyBongo – Seavine
Ah, the memories. Also, note there’s no space in “CrashyBongo”
2020 WGI Dayton Percussion/Winds Regional Social Media Schedule
Whether you’re going to attend the Winter Guard International 2020 Dayton Percussion/Winds Regional in person as a performer, staff person, volunteer, admin, or fan, watching it remotely via FloMarching, or just want to see what’s happening over the weekend, be sure to follow along with WGI’s various social media feeds as I update them throughout… Continue reading 2020 WGI Dayton Percussion/Winds Regional Social Media Schedule
2020 WGI Dayton Percussion/Winds Regional
It’s much later than usual, but my 2020 indoor season is finally about to begin. In just under two weeks, I will be working social media at the 2020 Winter Guard International Dayton Percussion and Winds regional. This is the first of two trips I’m making to Dayton this season as I will also be… Continue reading 2020 WGI Dayton Percussion/Winds Regional