July 3/4/5 Weekend

For more specific details, please see your Corps Officer email or contact Tom Meek, dtmeek@rochester.rr.com

Rehearsal Site:

McQuaid Jesuit H.S.
1800 S. Clinton Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618

Housing Site:

Penfield (Eastside) YMCA
1835 Fairport Nine Mile Rd.
Penfield, NY 14526

FRIDAY 7/03

• 10am-10pm Normal Saturday Rehearsal Agenda.

SAT 7/04

• Brass/Battery: Irondequoit Parade @ 10am Meet at 525 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14617; shuttle to Penfield Parade @ 3pm
• Guard/Pit: Penfield Community Center for Practice, 10am.
• ALL Quick rehearsal/run through after Penfield Parade; done by 4:15pm.
• Showers, then @ show +/- 6:15pm
• Show is at St. John Fischer College, Growney Stadium, 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618.

SUNDAY 7/05

• OSWEGO, NY PARADE: 11:00am - Meet at High School, 2 Bucanneer Blvd., Oswego, NY 13126
• 1:00pm - Parade Begins; finished, brief meeting and dismissal by 2:30-3:00pm.

About the Brigadiers

WHO WE ARE:

The Brigadiers are 5 time Drum Corps Associates World Champions, winning titles in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, having achieved the current record high score of 98.6 in 2002. With roots dating to 1938, The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps has consistently been am innovative leader in advancing the all-age drum corps activity.

The current corps is comprised of members from all over the United States and Canada. With members ranging in age from 15-64, the corps continues to lead the activity with its' philosophy of education first.

• 61% of the 2008 membership were high school or college students

• 22% of the people involved are professional educators

• 16 is the average age our members began marching drum corps

• In the past 5 years, 31 members of the corps have marched in top 10 DCI Corps or Blast! after their experience with the Brigadiers

• 33% of the 2008 brass section had never performed with a group above a high school level and 20% of the members had never played a brass instrument before their experience with The Brigadiers.

OUR PHILOSOPHY:

Consistency, Motivation and Achievement

Hard work, dedication, perseverance, determination and performance are all key components of a consistent approach. At The Brigadiers, we expect every member of the organization to be motivated (at practice and at home), and to always apply quality and consistency to all efforts. Motivation is a byproduct of inspiration, which through a consistent approach will always yield achievement.

CODE OF CONDUCT

We are involved in a team sport in which we all depend on one another to perform at the highest level possible. In order to achieve our goals, all performers must adhere to the same policies, rules and guidelines. If we fracture individually, we as a team will not perform at the levels to which we aspire.

The Brigadiers have a strict policy on the use of drugs and alcohol. THe use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at all times. The use of alcohol is prohibited in and around rehearsal sites and underage drinking will not be tolerated at any time. The Brigadiers follow the governing state laws for charter bus transportation.

The use of offensive language is highly frowned up and restricted at rehearsals, housing sites and anytime you are in uniform.

To Reach Us:

General Contact Information

Contact by phone at

315-474-1016

or by email

Director
Mr. Richard Martin richardmartin@brigadiers.com

Assistant Director

Business Manager
Ms. Diann Meek dmeek@brigadiers.com

Director of Recruiting
Mr. Dave Keck dkbrigs27th@aol.com

Public Relations
Mr. Tom Johnson Sr. publicrelations@brigadiers.com

Director of Education

Operations Manager
Mr. Mike Brooker mbrooker59@yahoo.com

Brass Supervisor
Mr. Peter Blake pblake905@yahoo.com

Percussion Supervisor
Mr. Joseph Revere joeriver71@aol.com

Front Ensemble Supervisor
Miss Robyn Launt robynmichelle81@yahoo.com

Auxiliary Supervisor
Miss Melody Wildrick marlah77@yahoo.com

Visual Supervisor
Mr. Rick Morey rickmorey@roadrunner.com