Dayday and Yeti talk about the season thus far! Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast content!Questions, comments, concerns, or want to ch…

Someone on Instagram asked us our thoughts on slotting, and well... Dayday found his soap box! Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast conte…

DayDay and Yeti answer more pressing questions! Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast content!Questions, comments, concerns, or want to ch…

Dayday and Yeti (mainly DayDay) talk about how the DCI Top 12 landscape would look if 44 Corps were still around! Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or wherever you get…

DayDay and Yeti play Desert Island Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast content!Questions, comments, concerns, or want to chime in for a …

DayDay and Yeti talk about What Could'a happened if Corps didn't fold and how the DCI landscape would be different because of it. Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or …

DayDay and Yeti play Would you rather and What the Heck! Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast content!Questions, comments, concerns, or w…

In this episode DayDay and Yeti talk about March Fourth, the upcoming April Fuel's day drive, and some more backstory on us. Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or where…

In 2019, the Ronald Reagan High School Marching Band from San Antonio, TX won the Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional for the third time with a record score of 97.30 winning outstanding visual performance and outstanding general effect with their show, ‘Secret World.’After bursting onto the scene in 2000, the Reagan Rattler Band has won cou…

William Pitts (b. 1986) is a composer, conductor, and arranger from Atlanta. Growing up in Carrollton, Georgia, Pitts graduated summa cum laude from Emory University, where he studied saxophone, conducting, and composition. He has completed graduate study in Music at North Georgia University and the University of Michigan.Pitts most recently served…

In 2019, the Vandegrift High School Marching Band from Austin, TX won the Bands of America Grand National Class 4A Championship sweeping all captions and was named Grand National Champion with a score of 97.18 winning the award for Outstanding General Effect with their show, ‘Aria: Queen of the Night.’After bursting onto the scene in 2010, the Vand…

After winning their 2nd DCI world championship in 1995 with their show ‘The Planets,’ The Cavaliers drum & bugle corps fell to 4th in 1996 and dropped to 7th place with their 1997 production, “The Firebird.” The lowest the corps had finished since finishing 8th in 1984.The Cavies then moved back up to 4th place in 1998 and then received the bronze …

“Proud, Loud, and Pleasing the Crowd.” This is the mantra of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle corps. And it’s safe to say that since 1938, the Scouts have consistently brought audiences to their feet with their entertainment-focused programs.And while the corps had won two DCI world championships, in 1975 & 1988, for some, it was the shows of the 19…

In 2002, The Cavaliers went undefeated for the season and won their third DCI title in a row, a feat that had only been accomplished by the Garfield Cadets in 1983, 1984, & 1985, with a record-high score of 99.15 From 2000 to 2002, the Green Machine took home caption awards for Best Color Guard in 2000 & 2002, Best General Effect in 2001 and 2002, …

From 2000 to 2009, no drum corps was more dominant than The Cavaliers from Rosemount, IL.During that span, they won 2 bronze medals, 2 silver medals, and 5 world championships. They also took home awards for Best Color Guard Performance in 2000, 2002, 2004, & 2007, Best General Effect in 2001, 2002, 2004, & 2006, Best Visual Performance in 2000, 20…

In the fall of 2001, The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps had just won their second consecutive world championship and 4th to date with their show, ‘Four Corners.’ After winning in 2000 with their show “Niagara Falls” which included music from and inspired by the piece of the same name by composer Michael Daugherty, the Cavies turned to original music …

RYAN GEORGE currently resides in Austin, Texas where he is active as an arranger and composer. His work, ranging from music for the concert stage to music for marching ensembles is performed regularly throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.Ryan completed his first work for concert band in 2007 and since then his works have received p…

http://www.mikebishopmusic.com/Do you remember Sledgehammer, by Peter Gabriel, Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins, or Nasty (Nasty Boy) by Janet Jackson? What about three of my favorite movies of all time; The Transformers: The Movie, One Crazy Summer, or Flight of the Navigator? Can you recall who won the 73rd Tour de France that year? It was Greg LeMon…

On Monday, November 27, 1989, George H. W. Bush was president. In that special week of November people in the US were listening to Blame It On The Rain by Milli Vanilli. In the UK You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids On The Block was in the top 5 hits. Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase was one of the most viewed movies and Alien Nation wa…

It was Thursday, under the sign of Leo. The US president was Ronald Reagan, the actor! And no, the Vice President wasn’t Jerry Lewis. In that special week of August people were listening to Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie and watching The Cannonball Run at the local picture house. And in the sleepy little town of Indianapolis, IN (the C…

On July 20, 1976, the Viking 1 lander touched down on Mars and set back the first close-up photographs of the rust-colored Martian surface. Hank Aaron hits his last big league home run, his 755th and establishes the all-time major league record for career home runs. And in the town of Pittston, PA, The Quality Tomato Capital of the World, Jude Jose…

https://vandoren-music.com/Evan Christopher VanDoren is a freelance arranger, composer, designer, and educational consultant living in the greater Austin, Texas area. After graduating with honors from Butler University in Indianapolis, Evan joined the band staff at Cedar Park High School. During his tenure, Cedar Park’s marching band was named a UI…

DayDay and Yeti play the game of What Could'a? If in 2000 Southwind would have edged out the Bluecoats for 12th place. Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or wherever yo…

DayDay and Yeti talk about the future of DCI, with their own take on how the future could look. Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check us out on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast cont…

DayDay and Yeti talk about the new improved shop, podcast format, maybe a bit of the 2022 season, and big thanks to all of us who have helped us grow! Want to listen to podcasts the day they release? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theintermissiondbc/Or maybe even Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intermissiondbcEven better! Check …

Wesley Sullivan currently serves as the Director of Legal Operations for FloSports. His focus is on change management, cross-departmental efficiencies, and legal support in music licensing, mergers and acquisitions, rights contracts, and customer-facing portions of the business. His time at the company has seen him in several roles, mostly in the l…

Chelsea Levine is an entrepreneur and cymbal technician based out of Nashville, TN. She’s dedicating her post-marching career to the advancement of marching cymbals through teaching, building her company Seavine, & co-founding The Cymbal Scholarship.Chelsea has marched and taught in various groups around the world. She was fortunate enough to perfo…

Chris Komnick assumed the role of Executive Director in the fall of 2008 after previously serving on the Madison Scouts’ board of directors. He was a board member of Drum Corps International from 2012-2020 and served as the Vice-Chairman. At the conclusion of the 2012 season, he was selected as the DCI “Director of the Year”.Before taking the role …

Chris Komnick assumed the role of Executive Director in the fall of 2008 after previously serving on the Madison Scouts’ board of directors. He was a board member of Drum Corps International from 2012-2020 and served as the Vice-Chairman. At the conclusion of the 2012 season, he was selected as the DCI “Director of the Year”.Before taking the role …

N-BEAM ConsortiumEvery day we hear and experience music that has incorporated music technology, through electronic components and instruments, to positively contribute to the listener's overall musical experience. Electro-Acoustic (EA) music is now widely accepted in music - in both production and performance - from scores created for screen and st…

Dr. Bradley Kent serves as State Director of Music for the University Interscholastic League, where he oversees a system that provides educational competition for some 750,000 student participants in Texas. Prior to his UIL appointment, he held the position of Director of Fine Arts for the Richardson Independent School District, where he administra…

Dr. Bradley Kent serves as State Director of Music for the University Interscholastic League, where he oversees a system that provides educational competition for some 750,000 student participants in Texas. Prior to his UIL appointment, he held the position of Director of Fine Arts for the Richardson Independent School District, where he administra…

If you’re like me, you know Erik Kosman from his unfiltered Facebook posts about pageantry, Chicago sports, & longest marching band names (words & syllables). But Erik is also a highly sought-after designer, consultant, and educator in the marching arts. He has worked with many of the top ensembles in DCI, WGI, and BOA, including The Bluecoats Drum…

The year was 1979. Jimmy Carter was president, Sony released the Walkman, and Margaret Thatcher is the first woman elected Prime Minister in the UK. And on May 1st, Jeremy Wayne Spicer was born in San Antonio, TX, “Military City, USA!”Jeremy Spicer graduated from Texas State University and is the owner of SASI – The Leadership People, LLC., a stude…

Dr. Andrea E. Brown was appointed the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Maryland in 2018. In this position, she conducts the University of Maryland Wind Ensemble and serves as the Director of Athletic Bands. Brown is formerly a member of the conducting faculty at the University of Michigan where she served as the assistant director o…

Alex Blue V is a Ph.D. Candidate in Ethnomusicology at UC Santa Barbara, and the 2019-2021 Thurgood Marshall Fellow in African and African American Studies at Dartmouth College. He was recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Music at the College of William and Mary. In his new position at the College of William and Mary, Blue will teach course…

Alex Blue V is a Ph.D. Candidate in Ethnomusicology at UC Santa Barbara, and the 2019-2021 Thurgood Marshall Fellow in African and African American Studies at Dartmouth College. He was recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Music at the College of William and Mary. In his new position at the College of William and Mary, Blue will teach course…

Ogechi Ukazu is a doctoral candidate in wind conducting, under Jerry Junkin, at the University of Texas at Austin where she also serves as a teaching assistant for the UT band program. Prior to this position, she acted as Visiting Instructor of Instrumental Music at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. Ms. Ukazu spent 10 years as …

Mr. Shiree Williams is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting at The University of Texas at Austin, under the tutelage of Professor Jerry Junkin. Prior to his enrollment, Mr. Williams served as Director of Bands at Faubion Middle School and the Associate Director of Bands at McKinney High School. A native of south Geo…

It was Monday, January 21, 1985. In that special week of January people in US were listening to "Like A Virgin" by Madonna and in the UK, "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner was in the top 5 hits. "The Breakfast Club", "Witness," & "Heaven Help Us" were popular movies of the year. And on the day of the second inauguration of President Ronald…

In 2016, Paul Pape completed his 6th year as the Percussion Director at Vandegrift High School in Austin, TX. During his tenure at VHS, the percussion section has been highly successful in many areas of percussion performance including solo, percussion ensemble, and marching percussion. The VHS Drumline, under the direction of Mr. Pape, has receive…

Matt Ehlers just finished his thirteenth year at A.N. McCallum High School and Lamar Middle School Fine Arts Academies in Austin, Texas where he serves as Associate Band Director/Percussion Director. Originally from Seward, Nebraska, he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas. As Associate Director of…

Hector Gil is in his 18th year of teaching and joined the staff at Vista Ridge High School and Henry Middle School as the Director of Percussion in 2008. He attended Texas A&M University-Commerce where he received his Bachelor of Music Education degree in 2001, and he completed one year of graduate work at Texas Christian University. While at A&M –…

Adam Wiencken is the Percussion Specialist for Broken Arrow Public Schools in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. As Director of Percussion and Battery Arranger for the Pride of Broken Arrow Marching Band, the ensemble is a consistent Bands of America (BOA) Regional Champion and Grand National Finalist. In Adam’s tenure, The Pride of Broken Arrow is a 10-time …

Lauren Teel is the Percussion Caption Head for the DCI World Class Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, Adjunct Instructor of Percussion for Texas A&M-Commerce, Director of Percussion for Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii, and an ensemble member of the Heartland Marimba Ensemble. She is actively involved in the percussive arts community as both perf…

Tony Lymon is the former Assistant Director of Bands at Petal High School in Petal, Mississippi, and currently is the co-music arranger/show designer for the Petal High School marching band. Tony is the director show designer for the Petal Indoor Percussion Theatre, a national WGI Percussion Scholastic World Finalist. He has twice been awarded the …

Joe Hobbs is in his 4th year as the Director of Percussion at Vandegrift High school in Austin, TX. Under his direction, the Drum Line won the Dripping Springs Drum Line Contest in both 2016 and 2017 as well as the Lone Star Classic in 2018. The Vandegrift percussion ensemble was also selected to perform at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in …

Daniel Morrison is currently the Director of Bands at Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, TX. He manages and teaches the Ronald Reagan Marching Band and conducts the Wind Ensemble. In addition, he assists with the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and various chamber ensembles. In his time at Reagan, the concert bands have received superior ratin…

Zach Santos graduated from Round Rock High School in 2014. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received his bachelor’s degree in music studies in 2018. While attending UT he earned his trumpet performance certificate from the Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music, and his business foundations certificate from the McCombs School…

Mike Howard is currently in his 11th year at Vandegrift High School and in his 17th year of teaching high school band. He was one of the founding directors of the band when VHS opened in 2009 and became Head Band Director in the Fall of 2014. While at Vandegrift, Mr. Howard’s bands have been consistent UIL Concert Competition Sweepstakes Award Winn…