The Madison corps has 2023 openings remaining for mellophone, tuba, auxiliary percussion and color guard performers. From 2011 to 2012, he marched with Music City Drum and Bugle Corps also on drumset. Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. [3] Attempting to establish financial stability for the corps, the board decreed that practice and travel would be limited. An Open Class Finalist every year since 2010, 2018 marked the corps first time competing in Drum Corps Internationals World Class division. Save the date for Mandarins Sacramento-area leadership camp, scheduled for July 7-9. Corps news and announcements. Roman was a member of Music City Mystique for the 2021 and 2022 seasons playing bass drum, and is excited to stay with the home team to teach his first year of indoor. Check out all the smiles at Columbians from these photos of the corps' February camp in Connell, Washington. Tracy Carter is a native of Jackson, MS where she attended and graduated from Jackson Academy High School. The inaugural corps of 47 members performed in seven shows in the Mid-South and Midwest en route to the DCI Open Class Championships in Michigan City, Indiana.[4]. After aging out, Zach went on to teach Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps (2016-2018) and has been teaching with McM since 2018. The 2021 summer drum corps experience will begin with the 2021 Virtual Audition Experience. Currently, Zach teaches Pace High Schools indoor program in Pace, FL and works as the multimedia graphic designer for the National Naval Aviation Museum Foundation. Meet Southwind's horn sergeant for the 2023 season, Sophia Farfante. Derrick Shannon will join the Blue Knights as Percussion Caption Head and Battery Composer/Arranger for the 2020 season. Outside of drumming he enjoys learning new DIY home improvement projects, disc golf with the McM staff, snow skiing, water skiing and spending time with Natasha and Holly cat. Dean Johnson is excited to return as Front Ensemble Co-Caption Head in his sixth consecutive season with Music City Mystique. As a music city member for the past couple years, Yes Music City! DENVER, CO - The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce Tracy Carter as the Color Guard Caption Head for the 2021 season! Legal & ProceduresContactSubmit ReportPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceRefund PolicyPolicies & ProceduresAccessibility StatementCOVID -19 Statement. March 17, 2021. Barrow: "It's Been Many Years", "That Fateful Day", and "Heavy Metal Underwater". This is your invitation to join Music City! I learned that I was a lot stronger than I gave myself credit for., My time with Music City has been the hardest and most rewarding thing I have ever done. Austin Young is the administrative staff for Music City Mystique, helping to take care of the behind the scenes responsibilities for running the ensemble. Hes also taught the Madison Scouts, Colts Drum & Bugle Corps and will begin his 5th year teaching at Music City Mystique for the 2023 season. Visual Technicians. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of Music Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Membership consists of high school and college students ages 16-21. Tim Provence is a drummer and percussion teacher residing in Nashville, TN. Flugels also aren't cheap, and only a corps with deep pockets could afford to purchase a full 21 trumpets plus 21 flugelhorns. Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Register for one of our fall Audition Experiences and download the free instrument packet below. More than 70 musicians attended the two camps. Mission: Music City Youth in the Arts provides accessible and experiential education in music and visual performance arts to young people through programming emphasizing camaraderie, well-being, and leadership development. Nina Chamberlin is a Chicago area native, now residing in Nashville, TN. He played cymbals there for 3 years before moving to Nashville in 2016 to join Music City Mystique. A graduate of the Belmont School of Music, Tim studied marching percussion with the legendary clinician, Bill Bachman (author: Quad Logic, Stick Technique) and was a member of the tenor line atBoston Crusaders (2009) and Music City Mystique (MCM) (2011, 2012), winning the WGI World Championship in 2011 with MCM. He joined the Mystique legacy in 2016 as a member for two seasons, aging out with a gold medal in 2017s The Hand of Man. Music City Youth in the Arts exists to positively transform young peoples lives. Since his age out in 2002, He currently serves as a member of the faculty of Stewarts Creek High School, where he works collaboratively in guiding all facets of the band program. The corps ended the season in Open Class Finals, placing 6th of sixteen corps. TX and continued performing on the field with Music City Drum Corps (2015-2016) and The Bluecoats (2017). Join! Mr. Seneca is a native of Lafayette, LA having graduated from Acadiana High School under the direction of band directors Dr. Gerald Waguespack and Dr. Jody Besse. Im looking forward to creating a bold production with Shane and the entire design team, Andys experience is a great addition to our design team. Learn more about Phantom Regiment's new "My Phan Shop" offering, as featured on the Marching Roundtable podcast. He has previously served on the percussion staff at Colt Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, Minnesota Brass Indoor, and has worked with numerous percussion sections in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Iowa, and Kansas. As an organization rooted in Nashville, TN (Music City) we pride ourselves on delivering local experiences and expanding our flagship program, Music City Drum Corps. Lenny Keesee joined the McM Board of Directors in October, 2016 and assumed the roll of Vice President in 2022. This summer we are planning on 19 or more performances over the tour. Along with teaching at Music City Mystique, Dean has worked with award winning high school marching programs such as Woodford County High School, Fred J. Music City Drum and Bugle Corps Eric Robertson joined the McM staff as an audio engineer in 2017. Since 2013, Angelo has been an active member of the teaching staff at Music City Mystique. Before pursuing this career full time, CJ served as a band director in middle Tennessee. Mission: Music City Youth in the Arts provides accessible and experiential education in music and visual performance arts to young people through programming emphasizing camaraderie, well-being, and leadership development. He currently resides in Nashville where he serves as operations manager for the Craviotto Drum Co. Dan is a Nashville, TN based music educator, performer, recording artist, and designer in both the marching arts and commercial music. Farfante is a second-year member of the Alabama corps. Music City Drum Corps is our flagship performing ensemble competing within Drum Corps International (DCI). You will spend a summer working harder than you ever imagined, pushing beyond your limits, all in pursuit of a dream. No. Music City is looking for an experienced driver who possess and maintain a Commercial Drivers License Class A with Air Brakes endorsement minimum with no mechanical restrictions to join our operations team for the 2023 Summer Tour. participating in the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps from 2006-2009 and on staff with the Miamisburg High School marching band since 2013. Full day rehearsals putting together the summer production, long days and lots of great work. Summer tuition for Music City is $4,600.00. Registration for the 2021 Virtual Audition Experience is live and more information can be found on our Audition Page. No. "The 2023 show design and staff are top-notch, the members are very talented and motivated, and the growing volunteer ranks are simply amazing. Becoming a member of the Music City Drum Corps will forever change your life. Tim also teaches private drumset and marching percussion lessons to students of all ages at his private studio in Nashville. He was on the Percussion Staff at Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps in 2022. . 2008-2023 Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Touring with World Class corps and having Open Class prelims rained out, Music City did not march against any other Open Class corps until the class finals in Michigan City, where they finished 8th of sixteen corps. In 2013, the corps picked up wins in Open Class competitions in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Bentonville, Arkansas, then placed 5th of 14 corps in Open Class at Michigan City. 2008-2023 Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 2010, the corps grew to 64 members, and Music City opened the season by gaining their first contest win, defeating two other Open Class corps in Wichita, Kansas. She performed with Music City Mystique from 2017-2022, and is honored to join the staff for the 2023 season. The Dubuque, Iowa corps is still accepting video auditions for spots in its 2023 color guard. Website created by Clawsun. Ben has experience in the marching arts as a member of Carolina Crown, the Bluecoats and McM. She currently teaches Elementary Music at Lakeview Elementary, in Mt. The corps president is Tracy Rode, and the Executive Director is Joe Roach.[9]. After aging out and moving to the educational side, he began teaching organizations including Oregon Crusaders and Veritas, before joining the 2022 staff of Music City Mystique. Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. After a full year away from the field Music City Youth in the Arts is proud to announce the return of Music City Drum Corps! No drum corps experience is necessary. Show us what youve got, get the contract and then make your decision. 2008-2023 Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Andy Poor will be serving as Brass Arranger and Brass Consultant with Garrett Coscolluela serving as Brass Caption Head. A Middle Tennessee native, Garrett is a trombonist and teacher based in Atlanta, GA. Once you move in we try to restrict members coming and going. Currently living in Nashville, Austin works for an Architecture firm during the week, helping to design the future of Nashvilles skyline. Educational component: Prospective members are granted access to the corps' Virtual Studio Library which includes more than 70 lessons and demonstration videos. Originating from Colorado, Kiiyaa'anii marched cymbals in 2013 with the Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble. Music City made a decision to grow the corps in 2011 and more than doubled the unit's size, fielding a corps of 145 members. Angelo joined the MCM Board of Directors in 2020. Legal & ProceduresContactSubmit ReportPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceRefund PolicyPolicies & ProceduresAccessibility StatementCOVID -19 Statement. The search for drum corps samples and loops is over. While at UCA, Garrett performed with the internationally recognized Natural Slides trombone choir, a showcase performing ensemble at the 2021 International Trombone Festival. Angelo Outlaw, Jr. (Jello) is a native of Philadelphia, PA. Angelostarted playing in drum corps front ensembles in 2004 with DCAs The Bushwackers before marching with DCIs Kiwanis Kavaliers in 2005, the Crossmen in 2006 and 2007, and lastly, with the Bluecoats in 2008 and 2009. Meet the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps staff. Roman has also served as a bass drum technician for The Colts in 2022. The performance will take place January 13, 2024. https://www.cloudmusicsuite.com/schedule/instructor/49. Matt marched 6 years in the organization, from 2000-2005, and has served on the instructional staff in various capacities since he aged out. Originally from Kentucky, Austin received his BS and MA in Architecture. We are beyond excited to get our membership engaged again in this life changing activity. We will continue to update our Covid-19 Guidelines as the summer approaches. Chris is an Electrical Engineering graduate from Vanderbilt University and has worked for Eaton Corporation as an Application Engineer since 1994. Meagan is McMs Front Ensemble Coordinator and has been teaching the group since 2006. Additionally, Matt is finishing his DMA from Florida State University. He currently lives in Huntsville, AL where he spends his time outside of work teaching percussion and enjoying hobbies with friends such as disc golf and chess. Mission: Music City Youth in the Arts provides accessible and experiential education in music and visual performance arts to young people through programming emphasizing camaraderie, well-being, and leadership development. The new July online edition of Drum Corps World lists the repertoire of Music City in the first article, the first time I've seen it listed anywhere. Music City Drum Corps is excited to announce the new Brass Team Leadership of Andy Poor and Garrett Coscolluela. Geoff Watkins has been a part of Mystiques instructional staff since 2014 and was a member of the bassline from 2011-2013. We look forward to seeing you soon!Drum Corps Interest Form, Legal & ProceduresContactSubmit ReportPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceRefund PolicyPolicies & ProceduresAccessibility StatementCOVID -19 Statement. He completed his BM in Music Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he studied primarily with Julie Hill, John Oelrich, Bill Waterman, Johnathan Vest, and many other esteemed faculty. Programs. Becoming a member of the Music City Drum Corps will forever change your life. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Music City Drum and Bugle Corps. 2008-2023 Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. All Rights Reserved. When . Derrick Shannon is a percussion specialist originally from the Chicago-land area. He is a former front ensemble member for Music City Mystique, 2018-2019. With the launch of our new website and fresh branding approach there is a renewed energy here at Music City Youth in the Arts. Before joining the Board, Chris co-founded the Music City Mystique organization in 1995 with Don Click and has fulfilled various roles since then, including Director of Indoor Percussion (1995-2003), Caption Head (1995-1999), and Battery Arranger (1995-1998). His drum corps career started with Music City Drum and Bugle Corps in 2018, followed by two years with The Cavaliers, serving as the bass section leader in 2021. He has proudly been a member of the Music City Mystique educational staff since 2017, and has previously taught at successful programs such as Rhythm X, Father Ryan High School (TN), Adair County High School (KY), and Spring-Ford High School (PA). The corps then entered World Class Prelims in Indianapolis, placing 31st of 35 corps. The first step is to walk through the door! Ben is always welcoming new students! Listen in to high-energy battery percussion music as featured by Youth Against Violence. Music City Youth in the Arts exists to positively transform young peoples lives. As part of Spartans' January 2024 camp, the corps will join forces with Symphony NH for a performance of "Brass to the MAX!" The corps then advanced to World Class Prelims in Indianapolis, placing 32nd of 41 corps. Since aging out, Dean has remained active in the marching activity. The health and safety of our members, staff and volunteers is our number one priority. He is the President & Owner of River City Systems, Inc. which supports IT, Security, Fire Alarm and Audio / Video solutions for clients across Virginia and North Carolina. Check out his workhere. Taught by our experts from all around the country you will form friendships that will last a lifetime, and develop skills in leadership, teamwork and mutual respect that will pay off for decades to come. Every year approximately 500 young people audition for a position in the corps. 125 talking about this. Music On The March \ Sunday, August 1 \ Great seats available day of show! In high demand as a marching arts designer, he regularly works with anywhere from 40-50 clients each year, including his work as the music designer for Music City Drum Corps and sound designer for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps. He was previously a percussion arranger for Music City Drum and Bugle Corps from 2019-2022, for the Hawthorne Caballeros from 2020-2022, and is currently an arranger for the Guardians Drum Corp. Matt was also a percussion instructor at the Santa Clara Vanguard from 2012-2022, during which time the group won 5 Fred Sanford High Percussion awards . Ben Lupton is a man of nature, love, and rhythms. As an instructor, he has also worked with McGavock HS, Oakland HS, and Siegel HS. [5] Later in the week in Indianapolis, the corps advanced to semifinals for the first time since 2013 and placed 24th in World Class,[6] strengthening its case for moving up. Toggle navigation. . Music City Sunday Sessions serve as our primary local education program. We have our sights set high and I have no doubt we will deliver an incredible experience in 2021 and beyond said Roach. Tour Operations & Admin Team Health & Wellness Team Media Team Cook Staff Meagan was a member of McMs renowned front ensemble from 2002-2005. He has remained active in the drum corps community as a visual staff member for Music City Drum Corps in 2017, and as a brass staff member the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps in 2021. . He has been a member of the Music City Mystique educational staff since 2017, and has previously taught at successful programs such as Rhythm X, Father Ryan High School (TN), Adair County High School (KY), and Spring-Ford High School (PA). Drum Corps International. Additionally, he was a member of the Ole Miss Pride of the South drumline from 2012 to 2016. Crossmen announced the corps' quartet of 2023 drum majors: Grace Hasty, Malik Cepeda, Perise Sasa Siaosi, & Bernardo Magallanes. Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Andy began marching in the legendary Suncoast Sound hornlines under Hall of Fame members Robert W. Smith and Frank Williams. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. A champion Battery Arranger, Visual Designer, and Program Coordinator. The New Jersey corps invites interested auditionees to join the corps at its March 17-19 camp in Delran, New Jersey. 232 votes, 24 comments. Tim made his drum corps design debut in 2011 with The Music City Drum and Bugle Corps from Nashville, Tennessee. He earned his MM in Music Scoring for Visual Media at Indiana University, where he studied primarily with Larry Group and Steven Wayne Thomas, both active professionals in the Hollywood film music industry. Their tour also took them to Oklahoma and Texas, home to Tennessee, then to Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio on the way to the DCI Open Class Championships in Michigan City and Indianapolis. The Stampede's Arts in Motion event will take place Saturday, March 4, featuring winter guard, percussion and winds groups from throughout Alberta. The Academy The Arizona corps has "a few more" openings left in its 2023 brass section. Kyle is a percussionist and educator from Murfreesboro, TN. I am so grateful for my experiences and wouldn't trade them for the world., Music City is a family that grows larger each season with the most caring, passionate individuals you will ever meet. Interested candidates should email us at office@musiccityyouth.org, Allison Miracle, Chaz Bledsoe, Shane Gwaltney, and Tom Aungst, Legal & ProceduresContactSubmit ReportPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceRefund PolicyPolicies & ProceduresAccessibility StatementCOVID -19 Statement. Previously, Lenny held administrative rolls as the Operations Director for Wake Forest Independent and he also spent three years as the Percussion Coordinator with the Atlantic Indoor Association. Spotlight of the Week: 1986 Star of Indiana. A Tennessee native, Eric attended the University of Tennessee where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. . Instruction of 130 students in 3 different levels of ensembles and 2 jazz ensembles. I am excited for the world to hear Andys arrangements in our 2022 production Shane Gwaltney, program coordinator. Music City announces title of 2023 production Colt Cadets introduce new director Spirit brings back a classic icon SoundSport roundup And more! His drum corps experience started in 2011 as a member of the Glassmen Drum and Bugle corps in 2011 and 2012. Shane has arranged and worked with Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps, Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps, Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, Music City Mystique, Bangkok Society Drumline, Tyler Junior College, Choctawhatchee HS, along with several High School and Independent programs across the country. Mission: Music City Youth in the Arts provides accessible and experiential education in music and visual performance arts to young people through programming emphasizing camaraderie, well-being, and leadership development. With 30 years as a public school educator, he currently serves as the Director of Bands at South Forsyth Middle School in Cumming, Georgia. Les Titans de Quebec recently performed as part of the 2023 Pee-Wee International Hockey Tournament in Quebec. Mr. Nelsons involvement with MCM began in 2000 as a marching member and later member of the instructional staff. Edit While we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic Music City has made the decision to begin the audition process in a virtual and video setting. Legal & ProceduresContactSubmit ReportPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceRefund PolicyPolicies & ProceduresAccessibility StatementCOVID -19 Statement. Music City Drum Corps is our flagship performing ensemble competing within Drum Corps International (DCI). Social Media Job DescriptionPhoto/Video Job Description. Tuition covers food, lodging, travel, instruction and more during the summer experience. The Cadets shared a message from board of directors chair John Broschak, updating fans on the corps' latest operations. If you get a callback:Following your initial audition you may be invited to our Call Back Camp. Colts Youth Organization Mission Vision Values History Policies Contact. Blue Stars paid tribue to the late Tom King, a former performer, executive director, volunteer, board member, and Hall of Fame member with the La Crosse, Wisconsin corps. Eventbrite - Music City Youth in the Arts presents Music City Drum Corps, March Brass Camp - Friday, March 24, 2023 | Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Freedom Middle School, Franklin, TN. Music City originally formed when a group of music educators and enthusiasts came together with a goal of bringing a new Drum Corps International group to Nashville. My Heart goes out to them right now. Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, Front. In 2011, he was inducted into Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. Music City Drum Corps performance in Indianapolis on 08-14-2021. Ben is originally from Cornelius, North Carolina and graduated from Appalachian State University. Music City Youth in the Arts exists to positively transform young peoples lives. He has taught at Music City Drum Corps and Southwind Drum Corps and is excited to begin his third season with Rhythmic Force. Take a look at several photos from Troopers' February camp in Indiana, where the corps escaped snowy conditions back in its hometown of Casper, Wyoming. I am excited to join Music City Drum Corps as Brass Arranger and Brass Consultant. Music City Youth in the Arts exists to positively transform young peoples lives. Forty-seven members strong in 2009, the corps grew tremendously while forging a tradition of fielding audience-friendly productions. Are you ready to take a leap forward as a performer and human being? After marching with McM in 2004, 2006, and 2007, Daniel becamepart of Mystiques design team. Included will be direct feedback and full access to our audition materials. Joseph was a member of Music City Mystique in 2017 on drumset. The summer experience is broken up in two parts. After aging out, he taught at Music City Drum Corps as the visual caption head, and more recently worked on the Bluecoats visual staff for the 2019 season. Music City announced the title for its 2023 prodcution, "Violet Delights: A Rose and its Thorns.". Music City Youth in the Arts exists to positively transform young peoples lives. Zachs marching career includes Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps (2011-2013), Infinity Percussion (2013), Oregon Crusaders (2015), and McM (2014-2016). Yes. Heat Wave invites propsective color guard performers to register in advance for the corps' April rehearsal camp. 02-21-2023 10:11. by Michael Boo. held at Keefe Center for the Arts in Nashua. Over the years, Geoff has become a consistent contributor to Mystiques movement and choreography program. As such, it has a Board of Directors, director, and staff assigned to carry out the organization's mission. Pacific Crest invites brass players to attend and audition at its March 18-19 camp in Diamond Bar, California. Meet the 2023 color guard instructional staff for River City Rhythm, led by caption head Landy Wyatt Roberson. Over the course of the camp performers will get a taste of the drum corps life. Florida's only all-age drum and bugle corps is currently recruiting to fill spots in all sections. She currently lives in Old Hickory with her husband and incredible pups Obi Wan the Dobie and Princess Porkchop. Outside of McM, he teaches percussion at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and works in artist relations and product development for Pearl/Adams Instruments. The Seattle corps invites fans and followers to sponsor a Cascades member on the corps' 2023 tour. You will spend a summer working harder than you ever imagined, pushing beyond your limits, all in pursuit of a dream. Handy /, I Could Have Danced All Night (from My Fair Lady) by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jay Lerner / Bandstand Boogie by Charles Albertine / Waltz of the Flowers by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky / Rain Dance (Drum feature) by Hunter Stricklin / Singin' in the Rain by, Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe, and Mike Batt / Ring of Fire by June Carter and Merle Kilgore / Walkin' After Midnight by Alan Block and Donn Hecht / Sweet Dreams by Don Gibson / All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, and Richard Stilgoe / Your Cheatin' Heart by Hank Williams / The Point of No Return by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, and Richard Stilgoe /, Cumbanchero by Rafael Hernndez / Rapsodia Cubana by Ernesto Lecuona / A Mis Abuelos by Arturo Sandoval /, Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grof / Billy the Kid & The Red Pony, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter from The Planets by Gustav Holst, Coronation Fanfare by Robert W. Smith / The Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten, Pagan Dances by James Barnes / Goddess of Fire by Steven Reineke / Trail of Tears by Michael Daugherty, Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne / Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen / Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin / Original Music by Robert W. Smith, City of Brass and Tails on the Town by Robert W. Smith / Concerto for Guitar and Jazz Orchestra by Paul Hart / Imagine by, Drum Corps International World Class Champions, List of Drum Corps International World Championship Finalists, DCI champions by year and division or class.