Gulf Coast Sound Drum & Bugle Corps
October 4th, 2005
2006 Open House
The 2006 season will kick off with the Open House on Saturday, November 12th. The event will take place at the Corps home, Rittenhouse Baptist Church. Maps can be found here. Starting time is 11 AM. Lunch will be provided and we'll wrap up around 5 PM.
The cost is free!
The Corps will provide the instruments and music that you will need for the day. If you have your own G bugle (2 or 3 valve) you are welcome to bring it. We have
a full "battery" of percussion and front ensemble equipment. The hornline uses
3 valve G bugles which are played just like most concert instruments. In fact,
the music is even written the same way. So, there's very little adjustment
needed to perform on a bugle. The color guard has an array of flags, sabers,
and rifles available.
Percussionists need to bring sticks. Hornline members need to bring a standard
shank trumpet, marching mellophone, trombone/baritone, or tuba mouthpiece. Guard members need to bring guard gloves.
Everyone is encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, there will be a lot of standing and moving around. The
Corps will provide water for you, but for personal convenience it's always
better to have your own close at hand.
The day will be spent playing through the new warm-up book and several concert charts, as well as one or two selections from the 2006 production. During lunch the staff will explain the 2006 production, the 2006 tour schedule, the dues structure, and other general information about the Corps.
Parents and spouses are HIGHLY encouraged to spend the day and get to know the Corps and the staff.
For more information on the Corps click here.
2006 Staff Members and email addresses
