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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Saturday, Oct. 3rd  at Birdville Stadium.  MHS, Legacy, and Timberview will be there and it’s a great chance to see Marcus HS.  Their drumline has won the PASIC national high school drumline title several times and the band is the current state 5A champion.

Info here:
http://www.birdville.k12.tx.us/finearts/Marching_Band_Festival/mb_festival_index.html

Schedule here:
http://www.birdville.k12.tx.us/finearts/Marching_Band_Festival/edit%20docs/2009marchfestprelimschedule.htm

The top 10 bands compete in the finals in the evening.

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Here’s the Fox 4 story on the event at Cowboys Stadium. You can see me on timpani behind Pres. and Mrs. Bush.  Also sharing the stage, former Dallas Cowboys Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Daryl Johnston, and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.

It’s that time of the year again.  The State Fair of Texas in Dallas starts this Friday and runs through Oct. 18.  This is a great chance to see lots of music and drumming of all kinds, both local and national acts.  Try to get there during the first 2 weeks so you can see the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps.  You can find many videos of them on YouTube.  Info here:

http://www.bigtex.com/

Dylan Elise is a  drummer playing at the Tauranga National Jazz Festival in New Zealand.  Not bad for a 16 yr. old.  You can see several of his influences including Buddy Rich and Neil Peart among others.  He proves he can groove as well.

http://www.planopercussion.org/planopercsite/pdlc.html


The 18th Annual Plano Drumline Competition (PdlC)
September 26, 2009 at Clark Stadium in Plano, Texas Entry deadline: September 16, 2009

Since its inception, the PdlC has been a leading influence in the promotion of drumline performance. This “Sport of the Arts” has gained much momentum in the last 17 years with the PdlC offering high school programs an opportunity to perform, compete, and perpetuate their music and percussion program through their most visible component, the marching percussion section.

Due in part to the success and positive feedback of our solo competition, the PdlC Solo Competition will expand to include steel pan solos in the year 2008. So spread the word as we begin a new chapter in the DFW area.

We hope your students get a chance to experience this unique opportunity, the first solo and ensemble competition of its kind in the DFW metroplex area.

The PdlC offers something for everyone; be it performer or enthusiast, instructor or student, family or friend. The PdlC, along with its host and event team, offers 14 years of performance venue experience. We are scrupulous about the details that go into a professional event and focused on offering you and your students the best possible experience.

The event is scheduled to begin at 11am and averages 35-45 performing units

Special events such as door prizes and promotional giveaways

Alternate Indoor Rain Site Available

PdlC Solo Competition now includes a solo steel pan category.

The performing units are evaluated by a 3 judge panel, including solos and ensembles


Website with band schedule here.

The 23rd Annual GrapeFest offers an eclectic lineup of artists on six stages throughout festival grounds in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Ranging from Rock to Jazz to Funk to Country, 2009 headliners include: Mark McKinney, Le Freak, Billy Jo Shaver, Gary P. Nunn, Edgar Cruz Trio and Point Blank.  Also appearing:   Dallas Original Jazz Orchestra and Professor D.