Downey, Glyde, and Wunderlich to Attend Brigadiers' May 3-4 Camp

April 29, 2008
Coming off a well-received performance at the Mighty St. Joe's Alumni Classic, The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps will head into another exciting weekend of drum corps with the arrival of their music design team. The Brigadiers enjoy one of the finest musical arranging teams in the drum corps activity: Wayne Downey, David Glyde, and Jim Wunderlich, the same gentlemen behind the DCI World Champion Concord Blue Devils. The storied trio will travel east for their first visit of the 2008 season to work with the corps this weekend, May 3-4, for what is sure to be an experience not to be missed.

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THE BRIGADIERS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS

2008
Guard Auditions

Guard auditions will be held:

Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

at:

Gillette Road Middle School
6150 South Bay Road
Cicero NY 13039

Check in will be at 10:45 where we will be collecting a non refundable $25.00 audition fee. If selected to be a part of the 2008 Brigadiers Color Guard, this fee will be applied towards your member dues.

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Brigadiers to Perform at Mighty St. Joe's Indoor Preview Show

April 17, 2008
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps will kick off its 2008 "summer" performance season with an appearance at the Mighty St. Joe's Classic XV, to be held April 26, 2008, at the Greece-Apollo Middle School in Greece, New York. The corps will debut its 2008 program, "Reflexions," featuring the music of composer Samuel R. Hazo. Arrangers Wayne Downey, David Glyde, and Jim Wunderlich have re-imagined several of Hazo's most stirring compositions for the 2008 program - "Sevens," "Echoes," and "Ride" - augmenting them with their own unique compositional skills.

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Brigadiers Summer Schedule

April 17, 2008
The Brigadiers have entered into their summer rehearsal schedule for the 2008 season. Here are the details:

The corps will rehearse April 26-27 at Clifford Wise Middle School in Medina, NY, with an appearance Saturday night, April 26, at the Mighty St. Joe's Classic XV at Greece-Apollo Middle School in Greece, New York. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. The corps will return to Medina for rehearsal on Sunday, April 27.

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THE BRIGADIERS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS

2008
April 12-13 Camp

The Brigadiers’ next camp will be held:

Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(Brass and Percussion)

Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(Brass and Percussion)

Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School
639 County Rt. 22
Parish, NY 13131

The Brigadiers will hold their next camp this weekend, April 12-13, 2008. The camp will be held at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School in Parish, New York. Directions can be found by clicking the link above. Housing will be provided on both Friday and Saturday nights.

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Brigadiers To Perform in Syracuse St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 10, 2008
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps will kick off its 2008 performance season with an appearance at the annual Syracuse St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade, which is celebrating its 26th year, steps off at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15, from Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse. The Brigs are honored to once again conclude the parade and will appear in a featured role at the reviewing stand, presenting selections from the corps' 2008 repertoire in a standstill performance. More details regarding the parade and other events related to the St. Patrick's Day celebration can be found at http://www.9wsyr.com/content/special/stpats/default.aspx.

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THE BRIGADIERS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS

2008
March 1-2 Camp!

The Brigadiers’ next camp will be held:

Saturday, March 1, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(Brass and Percussion)

Sunday, March 2, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(Brass and Percussion)

Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School
639 County Rt. 22
Parish, NY 13131

The Brigadiers will hold their next camp this coming weekend, March 1-2. This camp will be held at a new location: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High School in Parish, New York. Directions can be found by clicking either of the links above. Housing will be provided for those needing it.

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THE BRIGADIERS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS

2008
February Camp!

The Brigadiers’ next camp will be held:

Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(Brass and Percussion)

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(Brass, Percussion, and Color Guard)

East Syracuse-Minoa High School
6400 Fremont Road
East Syracuse, NY 13214

Continuing to move forward after a hugely successful January camp, The Brigadiers are set to make even greater strides on the 2008 program, "Reflexions," at the February 16-17 camp. The corps already has the closer, "Ride," in hand, and significant work on this production is planned for the February camp. The Color Guard will be in attendance on Sunday, as well, for its second open sectional of the winter.

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The Brigadiers – January Camp Report

January 14, 2008
Eager to get back to work after the holiday break, The Brigadiers enjoyed a successful and productive camp this past weekend in East Syracuse. The corps spent its first weekend at East Syracuse-Minoa High School, enjoying the truly stellar facilities made available for the corps’ use by the school district. Both the horns and the percussion worked the opener, “Sevens,” with significant progress apparent during the full ensemble rehearsal.

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THE BRIGADIERS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS

2008
January Camp!

The Brigadiers’ next camp will be held:

Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(Brass and Percussion)

Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(Brass, Percussion, and Color Guard)

East Syracuse-Minoa High School
6400 Fremont Road
East Syracuse, NY 13214

The Brigadiers will bring in the New Year by working through significant portions of the 2008 program at the January 12-13 camp! On tap for this camp: learning the rest of the opener and beginning work on the closer. And we welcome the Color Guard for its first rehearsal of 2008 – the earliest the Brigs have been together as a full corps in recent memory!

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Brigadiers' "Holiday Brass" to Perform at Local Community Events

November 27, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps' "Holiday Brass" ensembles will again provide music and entertainment at various events throughout the local Syracuse community this holiday season. "Holiday Brass" is an offshoot of the corps proper and performs at numerous locations including tree lighting ceremonies and the spectacular "Christmas Around the World" at Sainte Marie Among the Iroquois.

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THE BRIGADIERS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS

2008
Open House and First Camp!

The Brigadiers are pleased to announce their 2008 Open House and first camp:

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Arrowhead Lodge
(McKinley Ridge East and West)
9248 McKinley Ridge Road
Brewerton, NY 13029

The Brigadiers invite you to be a part of what is sure to be an inspiring, rewarding, educational and motivating experience - otherwise known as the 2008 Brigadiers! The Brigs have a long-standing tradition of fielding one of the top drum corps in the activity. The Brigs are 5-Time DCA World Champions and have finished as a DCA top ten finalist every year since 1993.

We are looking for dedicated and talented performers to help make this the best year yet for the Red & Black. Please join us as we aim to raise the competitive bar once again.

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Brigadiers 2008 Program
"Reflexions: The Music of Samuel R. Hazo"

Continuing the Brigs' tradition of innovation in the all-age activity and moving forward with the corps' evolution into a new era of performance, the 2008 Brigadiers will present "Reflexions," an exploration of the dynamic and personal music of Samuel R. Hazo, one of America's brightest young composers of wind literature. Even with a long tradition of visual innovation and musical risk-taking, the Brigs have never embarked on a more adventurous program. Hallmarked by energy and impact, "Reflexions" is the perfect sign of things to come from the masters of sight and sound.

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Brigadiers Announce 2008 Design Team

October 10, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce its 2008 design team. The Brigs have assembled a top-notch ensemble of designers who are already hard at work creating a fresh, new program for 2008.

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Brigadiers Break Into Top 5 at DCA World Championships

September 5, 2007
With an emotional and inspired Finals performance, The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps completed the 2007 season at the DCA World Championships in Rochester, New York over the Labor Day weekend, placing 5th in the Finals competition.

In a year filled with its share of challenges, including a significant revision of the visual program shortly after the competitive season had begun, the Brigs spent much of the summer playing "catch up," slowly but surely refining and improving a demanding program with elements rarely seen in the all-age activity. The Brigs refused to succumb to any challenges placed before them, however, and battled into the upper echelons of DCA competition. At Finals, in true Brigadier fashion, the corps rose to the occasion and gave the crowd its most cohesive and exciting performance of the year, regaining a position in the elite top five all-age drum corps.

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Brigadiers Head to Rochester
DCA World Championships – August 31- September 2

August 27, 2007
After a successful outing in Reading, Pennsylvania, The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps will complete their 2007 season at the DCA World Championships in Rochester, New York over the Labor Day weekend, August 31- September 2.

The Brigs head into Championships seeded fourth, and will appear in the Preliminary competition on Saturday, September 1, with a performance time of 7:56 p.m. The corps will begin rehearsals in Rochester on Friday, August 31, starting at 1:00 p.m. All rehearsals for the weekend will be held at East Irondequoit Middle School. Additional information regarding the Brigs' appearance in Rochester is located at http://www.brigadiers.com/finalsinfo.php.

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Brigadiers To Close Out Regular Season in Reading

August 23, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps will travel to Reading, Pennsylvania this weekend for the final competition of DCA's "regular season." The corps will next appear at the DCA World Championships in Rochester, New York over the Labor Day weekend, concluding the 2007 campaign.

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"Pageant of Drums" This Saturday!

August 13, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps will host the annual "Pageant of Drums," this Saturday, August 18, 2007, at Alliance Bank Stadium in Syracuse, New York. The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.

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Brigadiers See Continued Improvement in Central Square

July 16, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps enjoyed a successful outing Saturday night at the first of two home shows scheduled in the Syracuse area for the 2007 DCA season. A smaller than usual crowd - due in large part to the ever-present rain showers that moved into the region earlier in the evening - crowded under the awnings of the Paul V. Moore Stadium in Central Square. Despite the less-than-desirable weather conditions, the crowd was undaunted in its enthusiasm and appreciation for the four competing corps and the Brigs' special guests, the Mighty St. Joe's Alumni Corps, who performed in exhibition and entertained the audience as only St. Joe's can.

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Brigadiers to Host First of Two "Home" Shows

July 9, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps will host the first of its two local "home" shows, "Drums in the Square," Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Paul V. Moore High School in Central Square, New York. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m.

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The Brigadiers' "Images in Time"

June 15, 2007
Day 5 of the "Images in Time" series comes to you just a bit early, since computers and sand don't really mix and it's time to head to Wildwood! With that said, it is with great excitement that we now introduce our image for both the present and the future, our show poster for 2007.

The concept of the poster depicting the Brigs from the past through the future, along with some of the memorable images that will grace the field in 2007 was brought to life by the amazingly talented graphic artist Chris Blakely, who is also the artist behind much of the new graphic art associated with the corps. More of Chris' work can be viewed at www.groggie.com. The Brigs thank Chris wholeheartedly for his wonderful contributions to the corps this year.

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The Brigadiers' "Images in Time"

June 14, 2007
Day 4 returns us to the not-so-distant past 2003. The photo featured in this edition of our series shows the corps at the 2003 DCA Finals in a drill formation that became closely associated with the corps during the late '90s and early 2000s the "Brigadier Wedge."

The 2003 Finals are probably best known, however, for a far more somber event - the unfortunate passing of Empire Statesmen founder and Director, Mr. Vince Bruni. The Brigs, in the only way they knew to possibly pay tribute to this legendary drum corps icon and close friend to the corps, performed the corps' ballad, "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," for the members of the Statesmen on the field at retreat. It was a moving moment for all involved, and one all Brigs involved hold deep in their hearts. Mr. Bruni continues to be missed by the drum corps community and by all who knew him.

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The Brigadiers' "Images in Time"

June 13, 2007
On day 3 of our series, our time machine transports us quite a bit forward to the year 1992. After the devastating deaths of two corps members in a car accident in 1968, the Brigs struggled through the next few years, going inactive in 1972. The corps made a valiant effort to qualify for DCA Finals in 1973, enduring an intense five-week rehearsal schedule and entering the field of competition just a few weeks before Finals. Unfortunately, a penalty for undersized flags at prelims left the Brigs short of a spot in the Finals by five hundredths of a point. The corps sadly folded in the wake of its disappointment.

After a long hiatus, a group of former Brigadiers and newly-interested individuals met in late 1990 to attempt to revive the corps. The diligent and dedicated efforts of this group paid off and the Brigadiers were reorganized as a parade corps, hitting the streets in 1991. In 1992, the Brigs returned to the field of competition, accomplishing an eleventh place finish at DCA Finals in the corps' first year back on the field. The rest, as they say, is history.

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The Brigadiers' "Images in Time"

June 12, 2007
Day two of our "Images in Time" retrospective takes us back to 1954. That year saw the merger of three corps - "The Boys From Syracuse," "The Cortland Moose" and "The Sons of American Legion Post #41" to form the Syracuse Brigadiers. The image below is the program cover from the 1954 "Pageant of the Drum" competition held August 14, 1954 at MacArthur Stadium in Syracuse. The Pageant continues today, now known as the "Pageant of Drums." Note that the program references the stadium as the home of the Syracuse Chiefs, a minor league baseball team that is currently the Class AAA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. This year's Pageant will take place August 18 at Alliance Bank Stadium in Syracuse, still sharing its home with the Chiefs. Tickets are available by going to http://www.brigadiers.com/pageant/.

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The Brigadiers' "Images in Time"

June 11, 2007
In anticipation of the first show of the 2007 DCA competitive season, we thought we'd share with you some of The Brigadiers' actual "images in time." Over the next week, we will feature one reflection each day of the Brigs' past, concluding on Friday with a new "image" for 2007, just in time for the premier of our "Images in Time" program! We hope you enjoy these images as much as every Brigadier through the years has enjoyed creating these great memories!

The first in our series comes courtesy of NanciD, a well-known Internet poster, blogger, and drum corps historian, who was kind enough to recently feature the Brigs in her drum corps history blog, Historical Drum Corps Publications.

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Brigadiers to Perform at Community Wide Dialogue's "Duck Race" to End Racism

June 6, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce that the corps has been invited to perform at one of the premier community events in the Syracuse area the Community Wide Dialogue's "Duck Race" to End Racism on Saturday, June 9, 2007. The Brigs will present portions of their 2007 show, "Images in Time," as the opening entertainment act of the event. The corps will begin its performance at 11:30 a.m. at the Syracuse Inner Harbor.

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Brigadiers Perform at Mighty St. Joe's Classic XIV

April 30, 2007
In the corps' first indoor "spring preview" appearance since 2003, The Brigadiers provided a glimpse of what's to come for the 2007 competitive season at the Mighty St. Joe's Classic XIV Saturday night. Performing select portions of the 2007 field show, "Images in Time," the Brigs received a much appreciated warm reception from the packed house at the Greece Apollo Middle School in Greece, New York.

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Brigadiers Summer Schedule

April 27, 2007
The Brigadiers have entered into their summer rehearsal schedule for the 2007 season. The corps will appear this weekend, April 28, at the Mighty St. Joe's Classic XIV at Greece Apollo Middle School, Greece, New York. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. The corps will return to Central Square for rehearsal on Sunday, April 29.

Beginning the following weekend, May 5-6, the corps will be in Central Square every weekend (except Mother's Day weekend) until the corps' first competition June 16, 2007, in Wildwood, New Jersey. May and June rehearsal camps will run from 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sundays.

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Brigadiers Announce New Corporate Leadership

April 22, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce its new corporate leadership and center of operations for all of the corps' activities. Effective April 21, 2007, the Brigadiers Music Association has assumed all corporate direction and control of the corps. BMA is a newly-formed not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the art of music in motion. BMA endeavors to accomplish its stated mission through its direction of an all-age drum and bugle corps and by assisting the corps in its representation of the greater Central New York area through performances and competition both in the region and beyond.

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Brigadiers Announce 2007 Drum Majors

April 16, 2007
The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce it drum majors for the 2007 season, Ryan Benz and John Leggett. Please join the Brigs in welcoming Ryan and John. The corps looks forward to great success under the fine leadership of these gentlemen.

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April 14-15 Camp Information

April 11, 2007
The Brigadiers will hold their next camp of the 2007 season:

Brass and Percussion

Saturday, April 14, 2007: 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 15, 2007: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Central Square Middle School
248 U.S. Rt. 11
Central Square, NY 13036

Off I-81, just north of Syracuse!

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March 31 - April 1 Camp Information

March 23, 2007
The Brigadiers will hold their next camp of the 2007 season:

Brass and Percussion

Saturday, March 31, 2007: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 1, 2007: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Central Square Middle School
248 U.S. Rt. 11
Central Square, NY 13036

Off I-81, just north of Syracuse!

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Brigadiers Debut in St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 20, 2007
It was colder than usual for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Syracuse on Saturday, March 17, but the Brigadiers were ready for it. Dressed in red hooded sweatshirts adorned with a new Brigadiers logo, the corps debuted in its first performance of the 2007 season, closing out the parade in what has become the corps' customary position.

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Brigadiers Featured in Syracuse St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 12, 2007
No one celebrates St. Patrick's Day quite like New Yorkers, and the Syracuse Brigadiers All-Age Drum & Bugle Corps relishes the opportunity to once again take part in the festivities in its home town. As has become annual tradition, the Brigadiers will march in a featured role in the 25th Annual Syracuse St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday, March 17, 2007. The Parade kicks off at 12:00 p.m., with the Brigadiers expected to step-off at approximately 2:35 p.m. The Brigadiers will conclude the parade with a featured appearance at the reviewing stand, where the Corps will perform selections from its upcoming 2007 field production, "Images in Time." The Corps is expected to premier two of its 2007 productions at the parade, "Spanish Fantasy" and "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," with additional selections possible. More details regarding the parade and other events related to the St. Patrick's Day celebration can be found at http://www.9wsyr.com/content/special/stpats/default.aspx.

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March 3-4 Camp Information

February 19, 2007
The Brigadiers will hold their next camp of the 2007 season:

Brass and Percussion

Saturday, March 3, 2007: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 4, 2007: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Central Square Middle School
248 U.S. Rt. 11
Central Square, NY 13036

Off I-81, just north of Syracuse!

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Brigadiers January Camp Report

January 22, 2007
Despite Mother Nature's best efforts, the Syracuse Brigadiers enjoyed another successful and productive winter camp this past weekend, January 20-21. Murphy's Law seemed in full swing, with the area's first major winter storm holding out until just in time for the Brigs' January camp. The storm dumped significant lake effect snow on Central New York, and though the weather did prevent some members from attending, the corps was amply represented in all areas.

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January Camp Information

January 1, 2007
The Syracuse Brigadiers will hold their next camp of the 2007 season:

Brass and Percussion

Saturday, January 20, 2007: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 21, 2007: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Central Square Middle School
248 U.S. Rt. 11
Central Square, NY 13036

Off I-81, just north of Syracuse!

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HOLIDAY BRASS TO PERFORM AT "LIGHTS ON THE LAKE"

December 21, 2006
The Syracuse Brigadiers are honored to announce that its "Holiday Brass" Ensemble has been invited to perform at the well-known holiday spectacular "Christmas Around the World" at Sainte Marie Among the Iroquois on the shores of Onondaga Lake in Liverpool, NY. Holiday Brass will perform Friday, December 22, at 5:00 p.m.

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December Camp Information

December 4, 2006
The Syracuse Brigadiers will hold their second camp of the 2007 season:

Brass and Percussion

Saturday, December 9, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Central Square Middle School
248 U.S. Rt. 11
Central Square, NY 13036

Off I-81, just north of Syracuse!

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Syracuse Brigadiers Enjoy Successful Open House

November 12, 2006
Getting its earliest start ever, the Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps kicked off the 2007 season this past weekend with a highly successful Open House and first rehearsal. Said Corps Director Rick Martin, "This early start is really indicative of the commitment of the corps administration and staff to do everything we can to make this season as absolutely successful as possible."

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THE BRIGADIERS 2007 PROGRAM
"Images in Time"

October 9, 2006
After considerable anticipation, The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps announced today its 2007 program, "Images in Time," an exciting journey through the Brigadiers' storied history, its vibrant present and its endless future possibilities...

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Brigadiers Welcome Back Visual Design & Teaching Staff

October 23, 2006
The Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to welcome back their award-winning and highly talented visual design team and instructional staff. With the return of its visual designers and caption heads, the Corps is poised to embark upon yet another successful campaign in 2007...

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Brigadiers Welcome Tom Santino Back as Brass Coordinator

October 3, 2006
The Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to welcome back Tom Santino as its Brass Coordinator for the 2007 season. Tom was previously the brass caption head with the Brigadiers from 2002 to 2004, during which the time the corps won a World Championship (2002) and two brass titles (2002, 2004)...

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Brigadiers Name John Bird and Rod Wills Percussion Co-Caption Heads

October 4, 2006
The Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps announced today that John Bird and Rod Wills will direct the corps' percussion efforts for the 2007 season as co-Caption Heads. John returns to the Brigs after having previously been involved with the corps as both a marching member and staff member during two of the Brigs' world championship years in 1997 and 1999. Rod returns to the corps for his 7th season. Prior to becoming caption head this year...

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Brass-Kickers

August 13, 2003 (Syracuse NewTimes)
To see what it takes to make a champion drum and bugle corps, The New Times embedded a reporter and photographer for a 24-hour stint among the roughly 150 people who traveled to Endicott July 25 to 27 for a midseason competition. Watching as the Brigadiers trained their sights on a fifth consecutive national championship, we learned that they sit atop a niche activity that isn't quite sport and isn't quite music or marching band, but is more of a lifestyle. This is a day in the life of a way of life...

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