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Almost every corps experiences these issues. It's not that they never had a full hornline, it's that people that they have selected during the audition process end up dropping out for various reasons, and they need to fill those spots quickly before movein (spring training). It is particularily difficult to find people this late in the Spring because many who have tried out for a corps back in December and January and got cut, have moved on to other corps where they made the cut. It is also hard for the folks filling these last minute spots because they will have to catch up with the rest of line and learn and memorize their parts very quickly. To say that the Crossmen can't get horn players would be incorrect. They simply had them and some dropped out. As you can imagine, this would be difficult for any organization at this time of the season. There are also corps that lose people during tour or even a week before finals, due to injuries, personal reasons, or disciplinary actions, etc. It's not the first time a drum corps has had holes in a line. I hope this answers your question. Don't sweat it! The corps will be fine.

from the YEA! SITE... Crossmen Tom Player Needed Thursday, April 19, 2007 By: Charity Musielak For 2007 season As can happen, one of the tom players for the Crossmen decided that financial and school pressures were too much, and he has withdrawn from the corps for the 2007 season. Interested? At this juncture, for one to be able to

Crossmen to participate in Texas Drum Corps Preview Six corps join as one amazing hornline at State Capitol There may be no more perfect setting to get your first glimpse of the Texas Crossmen than on the steps of the State Capitol in Austin. The corps will debut their 2007 musical repertoire of "Metamorphosis" during the 3rd Annual Texas Drum Corps Preview on June 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol Building in Austin, Texas. The legendary

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Feb CAMP NEWS from YEA's! SITE Crossmen click at camp as opener stirs emotion Monday, February 5, 2007 By: Caryn Goebel Drum major, horn sergeant announced to corps San Antonio, Texas - There's no question these intense young musicians have made a commitment to carry on the Crossmen legacy. So many fresh new faces mixed with nearly 30 veterans, their hunger evident as they absorb everything possible during two days of rehearsal. The Crossmen flourished this weekend during their fourth camp of the 2007 season. Eager to learn, grow and bond, the brass and percussion sections met at Ronald Reagan High School, the corps now having been taught more than five minutes of music for their break-out program "Metamorphosis." The corps also took on the mechanics of marching technique during an in-depth session with DCI Hall of Famer and Visual Coordinator Marc Sylvester. Two minutes of music was added to "Metamorphosis," and the corps continued working its parade and encore tunes, "Russian Christmas Music" and "Semper Fidelis." The productive weekend ended Sunday morning with the battery, front ensemble and hornline confidently coming together on an impressive opener that beautifully combines musical elements of both old and new Crossmen. And while music and marching prevailed during the weekend, leadership and friendship followed close behind as a new drum major was announced, a horn sergeant named and rookies and veterans continued to foster the cross-country bonds of the Maltese Cross. Leadership team announced Crossmen veteran and baritone player Garrett Dillon of Virginia Beach, Va., was announced as the new drum major for the corps. The business management/marketing major at Old Dominion University in Virginia Beach, Va., will stand alongside returning Drum Major Jarrett Lipman in guiding the Crossmen on their 2007 adventure. Eighteen people auditioned for the second drum major position, according to Crossmen Director Mark Chambers. This cross-section of veterans and rookies began the audition process during the first corps' camp in November 2006. Throughout subsequent camps, they were required to conduct, attend leadership training and undergo interviews by corps' staff. By the February camp, Chambers had narrowed the search to two perfectly qualified individuals. "Garrett was the perfect choice," Chambers said. "He's a multi-year vet and will still be able to march next year, giving the corps continuity. Much like Jarrett has given this year." Also, Crossmen veteran Jamie Tucker was named as the corps' horn sergeant. In his final year with the corps, Tucker plays the baritone. The weekend also solidified much of the corps' membership. With the huge turn-out of nearly 400 hopefuls back in November, it was a lengthy process selecting the finest musicians to fill the ranks of this legendary corps that will this year make its debut from San Antonio. Now, several camps into the season, Chambers and his staff are seeing skills and techniques taught in sectionals beginning to catch on within the hornline and percussion section. Even with the 1,700 mile move to Texas, the Crossmen veteran alliance remains strong. In the hornline, 22 vets have returned, according to Chambers. The percussion section has seven returnees and 10 colorguard members are expected back in April. That veteran influence is crucial to keep this corps' history and traditions intact, Chambers recognizes. And new members are soaking up all they can from these seasoned members of Bones. Trumpet player Arnie Hernandez of San Marcos, Texas, has attended every camp since auditions. Hernandez is a music education major at Texas State University. He admits he was intimidated at the first camp with so many horn players seeking spots in the corps. Now, several camps in the bag, things are coming together. "I like the way it's progressing. The corps is getting better every time and everyone is gaining more confidence," Hernandez, 18, said. "It's starting to click because we seeing the same people together now." Michelle Buescher of Austin, Texas, agrees. The 17-year-old trumpet player knew she would march with a corps this summer, but when the Crossmen announcement to relocate came, there was no doubt she wanted to pursue a place in this hornline. "Things are now going at a good pace. The music is challenging, but not over the top," Buescher said. For Justin Hudson, 19, a baritone player from Arlington, Texas, the tradition and field presence of the Crossmen prompted him to pursue a spot in the corps. Hudson marched with Capitol Regiment in 2005. Two camps under his belt, the music education major at University of Texas in Arlington has gained instruction in music technique he knows he will carry with him into his adult career. "I have already grown as a musician. Breathing, slurring, have improved for me already," Hudson said. "The techniques taught by this staff are great." Summer kick-off Fans will no doubt embrace the musical styles coming from the 2007 corps. Chambers expects to announce many more show details in the coming weeks as he and the visual team meet and continue to develop "Metamorphosis." The corps first appearance in uniform will be June 16 at the Texas State Capital for the Lone Star Preview, an exciting gathering of Texas-based drum corps as they unveil their summer repertoires. More information on the event will be released as it is made available. In the mean time, final arrangements are being made for the Crossmen Spring Training to begin May 25. Several college campuses in Texas are being considered and an announcement on location should come soon, Chambers said. "There are so many details leading up to the summer," Chambers said. "Right now though, we are seeing great results from the corps. They are working hard and it's really getting exciting."

Crossmen will add to show music repertoire Wednesday, January 31, 2007 By: Caryn Goebel Baritones, mellophone players still sought It will be a terrific start to the month this weekend in San Antonio, Texas, as the Crossmen add another two minutes of music to their 2007 program "Metamorphosis" while, at the same time, staff continue auditioning baritone and mellophone players to fill out the hornline. The Crossmen will meet Feb. 2-4 at Ronald Reagan High School for its fourth rehearsal camp of the season and one that will likely finalize membership of the corps that will make its historic and memorable debut season this summer from Texas. Corps' Director Mark Chambers said the brass staff is still seeking skilled and competent players to fill positions in the baritone and mellophone sections. As rehearsals come to a close Sunday afternoon, the corps will be very close to being determined, he added. The Crossmen brass and percussion sections will also continue learning music for its parade and encore performances. Selections include "Semper Fidelis," and "Russian Christmas Music," Chambers said. Music included in the program has yet to be released by the Crossmen Creative Team. But be assured, this program title personifies the incredible feeling among members as they prepare for their exciting 2007 adventure from the Lone Star State. Drum major auditions were completed during the January camp and Chambers expects an announcement this weekend on who will stand alongside Crossmen veteran and Drum Major Jarrett Lipman. The duo will lead Bones on a journey these members will never forget as only three camps remain before the Crossmen move in for several weeks of intense Spring Training. Then, it's tour time with their first DCI competition on June 23 in Toledo, Ohio. Since the corps' first camp in November 2006, the talented brass and percussion players that have come out to audition is generating great excitement among staff and supporters of the corps. Interest in the Crossmen now hailing more than 1,700 miles from their birth home on the East Coast has been astounding, proving that this legendary corps will not only flourish, but come out of the gates in June with much fanfare. For Chambers, the camps just keep getting better as the Crossmen learn more music and start utilizing the technique and advice offered by a truly gifted staff. This weekend will be no exception. There's plenty to do, he admits. But as the corps gets set in membership, music is taught and mastered, and confidence builds, the results will be more than ever imagined for this splendid drum corps. The Crossmen meet Feb. 2-4 at Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas. RSVP HERE http://www.yea.org/site/Calendar/153975891...3Dcrossmen_tour

Crossmen Volunteers, Can it be that time again? We are a week away from the February Camp for the Crossmen. On February 2nd until February 4th the Crossmen will continue to molding the 2007 Crossmen. As always if you are thinking about coming out to help please do so. If you are alumni from the San Antonio area please come by and help out helping prepare a meal or help wash pots and pans. A little goes along way during these camp weekend. Thanks to Gabe Escobedo for representing the 1996 corps. If you joined us in volunteering during the January camp, of course we thank you very much. We look forward to seeing as many of you once again as possible. If you missed the chance and are still looking to volunteer a few hours we are always looking for help. For others please keep us in mind as we move towards spring training and the summer tour. The January was a little trickier than the past camps with the weather being what is was. The mix of new volunteers and seasoned vets keep everything running smoothly. So I hope everyone is ready to do it once again. DRIVERS: We will need drivers for airport runs with people at the airport starting @ 4:15 on Friday. Please let me know ASAP if you are able to assist in the airport runs. We need to add couple of more drivers to spread the responsibility. FOOD TRUCK: Food truck volunteers you know the drill here. Leslie Tucker will be in cracking the whip. If you know Leslie a whip is the last thing in her bag of tricks. This is the time to get your feet wet if you are thinking about helping out and want to check out how things work. Please contact me so I know how many volunteers to count on. SET UP: The truck needs to be set up Mike and Chris did a great job last camp, if anyone can help out here that would be a great help as well. CLOSE UP: We could use a little more help at the end of camp for the kitchen truck this time, everyone is tired by the time the trailer needs to be closed up and the more volunteers to help the better. We were a little light in January. REGISTRATION: We will need registration help as always, those of you who have been coming out are doing a great job. Anyone wanting to help please do so, it

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Crossmen Volunteers, Well, it is less 4 days away from the January Camp for the Crossmen. On January 12th until January 14th the Crossmen will continue to hone the skills of those looking to continue representing the corps and of those looking to be a Crossmen for the first time. If you are thinking about coming out to help please do so. If you are alumni from the San Antonio area please come by and help out helping prepare a meal or help wash pots and pans. A little goes along way during these camp weekend. If you joined us in volunteering during the December camp, we would like to thank you. We look forward to seeing as many of you once again as possible. If you missed the chance and are still looking to volunteer a few hours we are always looking for help. For others please keep us in mind as we move towards spring training and the summer tour. The December was a carbon copy of the November camp went basically without a hitch. The volunteers familiar with the in and outs of the Crossmen food truck were on hand as well were many of our sovie sellers and registration folks from San Antonio. With the color guard not returning until Spring the number of members and staff will be down about 50 people but we still need to process and feeding approximately close to 200 plus students and staff as the evaluation process continues in filling 135 positions in the drum corps. It is once again important that the students be able to focus on the responsibilities asked of them by the various staff evaluators. Our job as volunteers is to ensure that the students register in a timely manner as they have the past two months. Of course they can rest assured that there will be plenty of food during the meals with which they have become familiar. Every aspect of running the last camp will need to be attended to as well for this camp. Until we start to have the new moms and dads fill the shoes of the volunteers who would normally be at camp we are hoping the generosity those volunteers who have so graciously given their time will continue to do so. There is no doubt that with out your help camp would not be the success it has been. If you are an alumni from the San Antonio area please consider coming out to help out in preparing and meal, washing a few pots and pans or serving during mealtime. The regular volunteers would greatly appreciate the help. Come prepared to laugh alot, Megh Healy will be masterfully managing the food truck duties this month, Thank you Megh. Here is the schedule for the weekend, bolded are the times volunteers are needed, January 12-14th 2007 Schedule - Reagan High School Friday, January 12 Registration - (Arrive 5 PM for training) 6:00 PM Registration, Souvie Sales - Cafeteria 8:30 PM Meeting Auditorium 9:00 PM Move to Rehearsal 9:15 PM Rehearsal 12:15 AM Snack/Social Cafeteria 1:00 AM Lights out Saturday, January 13 7:45 AM Stretch/Physical Training Courtyard 8:15 AM Breakfast Cafeteria 9:00 AM Rehearsal/Auditions-Sectionals 12:00 PM Lunch Cafeteria 12:00 Souvie Sales - Cafeteria 1:00 PM Rehearsal/Auditions-Sectionals 6:00 PM Dinner Cafeteria 6:00 Souvie Sales 7:00 PM Meeting Auditorium 8:00 PM Rehearsal/Auditions-Sectionals 11:00 PM Reset facility 11:30 PM Snack/Social Cafeteria 12:15 AM Lights out Sunday, January 14 7:45 AM Stretch/Physical Training Courtyard 8:15 AM Breakfast Outside 8:00 - 12:30 Souie Sales 9:00 AM Rehearsal/Assessments Brass Outside Percussion Main Building Guard West Gym 11:00 AM Set up 11:30 AM Ensemble Outside 12:30 PM Move out/Clean-up 2:30 PM Camp Closed So to recap we will need help in the following area: Registration - 6 PM Friday (Arrive 5 PM for training) Souvie Sales- Same as Registration, plus throughout weekend Food truck- 7:30 PM for Friday night snack, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Snack Saturday and Breakfast/Lunch- Sunday Airport/bus station runs- As needed Please drop Fred a line at vprace@msn.com or myself at xmenvolunteers@aol.com with your availably or with any question you may have as well. Thank you in advance for another great weekend, Rick Reedy Crossmen Volunteer Coordinator xmenvolunteers@aol.com

Did you guys learn any music from the 2007 yet? I can't wait to hear what they have planned for the show. Congrats on making it to the next round! Keep your lip in shape and you'll make it all the way.

Crossmen Add to 2007 Brass Staff Thursday, December 14, 2006 By: Caryn Goebel Talented Texans to guide hornline A fresh start in San Antonio, Texas, brings with it new talent to the staff of the 2007 Crossmen. Corps' Director Mark Chambers has named several new staff members within the brass section, just as the Crossmen prepare for its first full-corps camp and ongoing auditions this weekend. Rick Villarreal was named Brass Caption Head for the Crossmen. He is currently the Director of Bands at Smithfield Middle School in the Birdville Independent School District. In his 20th year as a music educator, his teaching experience includes positions in the Midland, Lewisville Lubbock and Birdville school districts. Notable highlights in Villarreal's remarkable career include his position as Director of Bands at Flower Mound Marcus High School where the wind ensemble was a finalist in the TMEA Area Honor Band. The marching band also advanced to the State Marching Contest for the first time in the school's history. Villarreal's marching bands were consistently music caption winners at competitions during his time at The Colony and Marcus high schools. Villarreal is a graduate of Texas Tech University and continues as a student of Tom Bennett at the University of Houston. Gabe Musella will lead the mellophone section of the Crossmen. Musella is the Director of Bands at Spring High School in Spring, Texas. With 18-years of teaching under his belt, he is the previous director at Evans Junior High in Lubbock, Randall High School in Amarillo and Lubbock-Cooper High School. Musella's ensembles have been consistently names UIL Sweepstakes and "Best in Class winners. On many occasions they have reached the finals of the Texas State Honor Band competition. An avid arranger and composer, Musella's work is currently published with RBC Music, TRN, Neil A. Kjos and, most recently, Boosey & Hawkes. He has received commissions from several honor groups including the Texas All State Jazz Ensemble and the ATSSB All-State Band. Musella is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas. He attended Del Mar Junior College, then earned his Bachelors of Music in Composition and Masters of Music Performance in Conducting from Texas Tech University. Gary Barnard will instruct the Crossmen contra section. With Barnard comes drum corps experience as he marched with the Colts of Debuque, Iowa, in 2000, then aging out with the Phantom Regiment of Rockford, Ill., in 2004. Barnard is the Associate Director of Bands at Richland Middle School, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He has been on the teaching and design staff for the Birdville High School Band since 2002. In that time, the band made Texas 4A State Marching Band finals twice. A graduate of the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Music degree, Barnard has studied under Philip Clements, David Clemmer, Ed Jones and Diane Lang. Beth Bronk also joins the Crossmen brass staff. Bronk is an assistant professor; B.M., at the University of Texas at Austin, M.M. at the University of North Texas, and serves as the Director of Bands at Texas Lutheran University. Bronk studied trumpet with Ray Crisara and, while at the University of North Texas, she was a trumpet teaching fellow. She studied trumpet with Keith Johnson and conducting with Anshel Brusilov. She taught instrumental music in Texas public schools for 18 years and most recently held the position of Director of Bands and music administrator for the New Braunfels Independent School District. When not teaching and conducting the Texas Lutheran University Band, Brock also performs with the Prince Solms Brass Quintet and freelances in the San Antonio area. Click here for a complete listing and biographies of the incredible 2007 Crossmen staff! http://www.yea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=crossmen_staff2

Crossmen Camp Schedule Posted Tuesday, December 12, 2006 By: Mark Chambers December 15-17 Below is the schedule for this coming Crossmen camp in San Antonio, TX. If you haven't already RSVP'd, please fill out the form below. Thank you and see you this weekend! Friday, December 15 6:00 PM Registration Cafeteria 9:00 PM Meeting Auditorium 9:30 PM Move to Rehearsal 9:45 PM Rehearsal Brass Cafeteria Percussion Auditorium Guard West Gym 12:30 AM Snack/Social Cafeteria 1:30 AM Lights out Dance Studio-Girls/East Gym-Boys Saturday, December 16 8:00 AM Breakfast Cafeteria 9:00 AM Rehearsal/Auditions-Sectionals Brass Cafeteria Percussion Auditorium Guard West Gym 12:00 PM Lunch Cafeteria 1:00 PM Rehearsal/Auditions-Sectionals Brass Visual Block until 4 PM Outside Cafeteria Percussion Visual Block at 4 PM Outside Guard West Gym 6:00 PM Dinner Cafeteria 7:00 PM Meeting Auditorium 8:15 PM Rehearsal/Auditions-Sectionals Brass Cafeteria Percussion Auditorium Guard West Gym 11:15 PM Reset facility 11:45 PM Snack/Social Cafeteria 1:00 AM Lights out Dance Studio-Girls/East Gym-Boys Sunday, December 17 8:00 AM Breakfast Outside 9:00 AM Rehearsal/Assessments Brass Outside Percussion Main Building Guard West Gym 12:30 PM Set up/Clean up 1:00 PM Ensemble Outside 2:00 PM Move out 3:00 PM Camp Closed http://www.yea.org/site/News2?JServSession...ws_iv_ctrl=1003

Good Morning All Crossmen Volunteers, Well, it is 5 days away from the next big step in Crossmen history. On December 15th the Crossmen members from 2006 will be joining the ranks of those invited from the previous two audition camps. If you joined us in volunteering over the Thanksgiving weekend, we would like to thank you. We look forward to seeing as many of you once again as possible. If you missed the chance and are still looking to volunteer a few hours we are always looking for help. For others please keep us in mind as we move towards spring training and the summer tour. The November camp went basically without a hitch. The volunteers familiar with the in and outs of the Crossmen married with the great volunteers from San Antonio to help make the November camp one of the most successful events in the history of the drum corps. Although generally the number reduces for this camp we are still looking at processing and feeding approximately 300 plus students as the evaluation process continues in filling 135 positions in the drum corps. It is important that the students be able to focus on the responsibilities asked of them by the various staff evaluators. Our job as volunteers is to ensure that the students register in a timely manner once again. Also they can rest assured that there will be plenty of food during the meals with which they have become familiar. Every aspect of running the last camp will need to be attended to as well for this camp. So here we go again we will need help in the following area: Registration - 6 PM Friday ( Arrive 5 PM for training ) Souvie Sales- Same as Registration, plus throughout weekend Food truck- 7:30 PM for Friday night snack, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Snack Saturday and Breakfast/Lunch- Sunday Airport/bus station runs- As needed Please drop Fred at javascript:parent.ComposeTo ('vprace@msn.com', ''); or myself at javascript:parent.ComposeTo ('xmenvolunteers@aol.com', ''); an email with your availably or with any question you may have as well. Thank you in advance for another great weekend, Rick Reedy Crossmen Volunteer Coordinator javascript:parent.ComposeTo('xmenvolunteers@aol.com', '');

December 15-17 Crossmen are Back! Come to the first full camp at Ronald Reagan HS this Friday. Crossmen are still accepting applications. Don't miss out on this Historical Event! http://www.yea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=joincrossmen TEXAS JUST GOT BIGGER!!!!

Wow!! I checked out the Churchill guard pics from your link and they look tough! Sloan still teaching them? He's teaching Crossmen this summer... they are going to be GREAT. Hopefully churchill guard members are signing up for Crossmen this year.

Quote from BonesHands... "STRONG talent level, many performers coming from University of Houston and Texas Tech drumlines; overall, the drummers were a lot older than the horn players"

Word from the TX camp Auditions They WILL NOT be getting new uniforms. Some modifications will be made though...

All Drum Corps practice like that.. With 13 hour practice days in the hot sun, you would take your shirt off too.

I like it! Mike Sloan will be teaching Crossmen's guard this year. Can't wait to see what he comes up with for them. Cool!

From the YEA! Site.... Get Ready, Texas - Here Come the Crossmen! Tuesday, November 21, 2006 By: Caryn Goebel Registration remains open for audition camp Ready to be a part of drum corps history? We've gazed into our crystal balls and know this weekend will be one for the books. The Crossmen will hold their first camp in the corps' new home of San Antonio, Texas. And just like everything in the Lone Star State - it's going to be big. Requests for registration and audition information has been frenzied since the September announcement that the Crossmen were relocating from its long-time home on the East Coast to San Antonio. While interest is racking up, you too can be a part of what many are calling the rebirth of a drum corps legend. There's still time to register for this weekend's Crossmen Experience & Audition Camp to be held at Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio. Camp kicks off Friday, Nov. 24 with registration from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by opening remarks and staff introductions from new corps director, Mark Chambers. Then the action all drum corps nuts love kicks in as the newly named caption staff take their sections for rehearsals. The weekend comes to a close Sunday at 1 p.m. after final farewells. The Crossmen held their first audition camp in Carneys Point, N.J., last weekend with many hopefuls thrilled with the prospect of marching with the corps its first year out of San Antonio. Tim Pianka, 18, wants to follow his brother Jeff Pianka in marching with his second family fondly known as Bones. Jeff has marched with the Crossmen three years and inspired Tim to pursue the Maltese Cross when the time was right. It couldn't be more right, Tim Pianka said, during the New Jersey camp. "I've learned so much. Playing with 70 great brass players right now, it's a good thing," Tim Pianka said. "I'll be back - definately." Chris Hess is one of more than 20 Crossmen veterans known to be coming back to march with the corps in Texas. The Erial, N.J., resident played mellophone in 2006, his rookie year, and had every intention of continuing his drum corps experience with the corps - no matter where it was based. "This is going to be a first for the Crossmen. It's a good opportunity to start fresh," Hess said. He admits interest in the corps is huge since its relocation to San Antonio was announced. All the better for the Crossmen, Hess said. More interest means a strong talent base that will, in the end, only benefit the corps. Don't regret it on Monday. Show up Friday for an incredible weekend in Division I drum corps when the Crossmen make their unforgettable mark in San Antonio. Register now here http://www.yea.org/site/Survey?SURVEY_ID=1...N_USER_REQUESTS at the Crossmen site, or register at the door. We won't turn anyone away from this historical event - it's that big! Click here http://www.yea.org/site/PageServer?pagename=joincrossmen for travel, camp and audition information for the Crossmen Experience & Audition Camp this weekend in San Antonio, Texas.

I found this on the net and thought I'd share... _____ The Crossmen wear black with a blood rich red accent and a Maltese cross over the heart. Their core is

What's not to believe? I was eleven 1/2 the first year of the Crossmen. I turned 12 during tour in July '75. I'm the small soprano in the front w/glasses.

Yeah, I heard they're gonna play all Tangerine Dream songs this year. just kidding...

Go to youtube.com and search for... Video results for 'crossmen cymbals'