2009 Mini-Corps Details

[Jason Rose]

Rehearsal Schedule

Friday, July 31
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
*We will order pizza and take a chop break around 9. Bring $5.

Friday, Aug 14
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
*We will order pizza and take a chop break around 9. Bring $5.

Saturday, Aug 22
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
*We will either order pizza or you can bring snacks.

Friday, Aug 28
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
*We will order pizza and take a chop break around 9. Bring $5.

It goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway), we need ALL HANDS at every rehearsal.


Repertoire
Hazy Shade of Winter
China Grove
Unchained Melody
The La La Song

*Music will be posted on the MDP before Friday, July 24.



Roster
DM - Carole
Soprano I - Tom
Soprano I - Albert
Soprano II - Lori (Dream)
Soprano II - Andy
Soprano III - Kris
Soprano III - Adrian ??
Mellophone I - Chel
Mellophone II - Marilyn
Mellophone II - Pat (Dream)
Baritone I - Oscar
Baritone II - Jason
Baritone II - Gary
Euphonium - Corey
Euphonium - Mark
Contrabass - Mike
Contrabass - Scott
Contrabass - Everett
Contrabass - Michael
Aux Perc - Barb
Drum Set - Rooster
Honor Guard - Col Allen
Honor Guard - Dwight
Honor Guard - Don (maybe)



Uniform
Full Dress Uniform
No Shakos
Shades Option (Encouraged)


Tour Schedule
Wednesday, Sep 2
Truck Convoy Departs Houston at 5:00 AM (See Tom and Jason for details)

Thursday, Sep 3
Truck Convoy arrives in Rochester, late afternoon

Friday, Sep 4
MC Rehearsal in the early afternoon.
Gig in the late evening.
After-gig Party!

Saturday, Sep 5
DCA Prelims

Sunday, Sep 6
DCA Finals

Monday, Sep 7
Everyone flies home from Rochester
Truck Convoy is not returning to Houston. Tom will be heading to the mid-west and I'll be cruising down the East Coast indulging my other hobby.

[Tom Huntley]

Please remember the date and time change for Monday, aug 31 at 1900. Also......

Didn't see too many people turn away from the music during that last run. Work this week to memorize. We will not be using stands in New York. MEMORIZE YOUR MUSIC.

[Scott Miller]

This might already be common knowledge (I'm pretty sure that Steven was already planning on NOT hauling his set) - but just in case, Tom Peashey just posted this on DCP:

Yamaha Corporation - one of the primary sponsors of the DCA World Championships - has stepped in to help support the Mini Corps at their Championship next Friday, September 4th. To make logistics easier for the corps, Yamaha will set up a "high end" complete trap set for use by any of the mini corps in competition. This generous offer makes it unnecessary for groups traveling a long distance to transport a large percussion item.

At the conclusion of the show, the set will be turned over to one of the local school music programs at a severe discount - allowing the school to provide a high quality instrument for their students that normally, they could not afford.

Congrats to Yamaha for stepping up to the plate in this effort.

[Paige Powell]

way to go yamaha.
and good luck you guys. i'll be there in spirit, drinking canadian beer in the street and hittin' on men in kilts

[Jenny Todd]

mmmmmm......kilts..........

[Corey Mark]

We are staying at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Rochester.

http://rochester.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels ... 8046220013

Airport shuttles available until 11 pm.

[Kris Berthold]

We are staying at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Rochester.

http://rochester.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels ... 8046220013

Airport shuttles available until 11 pm.

Hmm that sucks...
Seeing as my flight lands at 11:02....I guess I'll have to get a taxi. Unless somebody wants to come pick me up...
See y'all at rehearsal tonight.

[Corey Mark]

You can try calling the hotel when you arrive, anyway.

Taxi service will cost you ~$17.

[Barbara Wendt]

My connection to Ro-cha-cha late Thursday night is:

AirTran
Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Rochester, NY (ROC) Flight 596
10:10 PM 12:16 AM (next day)


Anyone Else?

[Jason Rose]

Call my cell when ya'll arrive. I'll be happy to come get you if the shuttle isn't running.

[Stephen Araujo]

US Airways Flight: 3844
Philadelphia to Rochester
Arrive 12:44 pm