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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Welcome

Letter from President Bush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Letter from Governor Strickland . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Letter from Ron Nankervis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Letter from Randy Nelson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WGI Sport of the Arts

What is WGI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Staff & Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjudication

The Judging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 List of Percussion Judges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Scholarships

2007 Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Donors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2007 Independent World Class Finalists Program Book Staff Publisher

WGI Sport of the Arts Dayton, Ohio

Editor

Bart Woodley, WGI Sport of the Arts Dayton, Ohio

Graphic Design

Rock + Feather Graphic Design San Francisco, California

Riverside Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Music City Mystique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Blue Knights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 North Coast Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rhythm X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Freelancers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pulse Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Eastside Fury Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Odyssey Percussion Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Great Lakes Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Indianapolis Independent Percussion Ensemble . . . . . . . . 27

Production Manager

Jim Barton, International Printing Sunnyvale, California

2007 Scholastic World Class Finalists

Mission Viejo HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Dartmouth HS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Father Ryan HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Choctawhatchee HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Center Grove HS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Plymouth-Canton HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Fred J Page HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hilliard Darby HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Arcadia HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Forsyth Central HS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Avon HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ayala HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2007 Scholastic Concert World Class Finalists Ayala HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Claremont HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Goshen HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Woodbridge HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Heritage HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Tunstall HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

2007 Finalists

Independent Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Scholastic Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Scholastic Concert Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Independent A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Scholastic A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

2008 Championships Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Thank you 2008 Championships Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 WGI Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

2009 Championships . . . . . . 80

Pre-Press Production and Printing

Brenda Green, Nevada Color Litho Las Vegas, Nevada

Contributing Writers

Aaron Jenkins, Philip Mayard, Ron Nankervis, Bart Woodley

Photographers

Adam Alonzo, Jolesch Photography, Dan Scafidi, Casey Spring, Sid and Linda Unser

For information about advertising in the 2009 WGI Program Book, please contact: Aaron Jenkins phone 937/434-7100 fax 937/434-6825 email aaron@wgi.org

List of Advertisers A Wish Come True . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Algy Team Spirit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Band Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Band Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Berklee University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Colors In Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . .12 Director’s Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Drum Corps International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Electra Tarp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Evans Drumheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Fred J. Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Halftime Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Jolesch Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Kramer Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

McCormick’s Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Music for All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 On Board Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Pearl Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Percussive Arts Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Pro-Mark Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Remo Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Rock + Feather Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Roland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Rose Poster Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Sabian, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover Vic Firth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Yamaha Corporation of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Zildjian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 WGI Sport of the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 58, 61

Photos (top to bottom): Stoneman Douglas HS, James Logan HS, Taravella HS

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Photos (top to bottom): President George W. Bush, Beyer HS, Northmont HS

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Sport of the Arts

April 17, 2008 Dear Friends, Welcome to the WGI Percussion World Championships, one of the premier events in the marching arts. Over the course of the next three days, thousands of performers will bring their passion to the floor of University of Dayton Arena. The many hours pursuing excellence will turn into an all-too-brief turn under the lights and then to memory. It is the journey that began many months ago that we celebrate every April.

WGI continues to expand its reach not only in this country but across the seas. We have become accustomed to international competing units at recent championships and we are striving to encourage more participation not only in here in the United States but in Europe and Asia as well. WGI is committed to the prospect of a truly international activity.

In these days of economic challenges, it is a testament to the perseverance of our young people that they not only dedicate themselves on the floor but off it as well.

Although more groups than ever are participating with WGI this year, it is not an easy road to the regionals and the world championships with regards to fundraising. Our community needs to be our own advocate for indoor color guard and percussion.

Your support, especially at a grassroots level, is the life blood that makes this experience possible and keeps the future bright. As our championship volunteer staff will attest, you receive far more than you give.

A good friend of mine found these words about another sport that seem custom written for this weekend: The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses.

It is won behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.

as

– Muhammad Ali

My best wishes to all the performers and to those who support them in their endeavors. We are fortunate enough to be witnesses to their journey.

Ron Nankervis Executive Director, CEO Photos (top to bottom): Ron Nankervis, Cypress Falls HS, Plainfield HS

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Welcome

The President

of the Board of Directors

April 17, 2008

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Winter Guard International, it is my pleasure to welcome each of you to the 2008 Percussion World Championships!

We are excited to be here in Dayton, home of the Winter Guard International Headquarters.

This weekend will be filled with many exciting performances by a variety of performing groups representing countries from all over the world. This international representation truly reflects the tremendous growth WGI has experienced in recent years.

WGI has made a commitment to hold the Color Guard and Percussion World Championships in the city of Dayton through 2014. We are proud to call Dayton “home” and thank the community for their support and warm welcome year after year.

Sit back, enjoy the young performers, applaud their efforts and savor the uniqueness of pageantry’s most exciting weekend... both of them!!!!

Randy Nelson President, WGI Board of Directors

Photos (top left to bottom right): Randy Nelson, Cypress Bay HS, The Academy

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Welcome Whether you’re exchanging e-mail addresses with an old friend, checking out the new DVDs on sale at the WGI booth, or hooking up your iPod to the sound system for your guard’s performance, it’s clear that the winter guard and indoor percussion activities have been challenged, enhanced and forever changed by an ever-growing range of new media based on increasingly sophisticated technologies.

The journey hasn’t always been easy.

It’s no secret that the performing arts

webcasts, podcasts, RSS, PDF! Who can keep track of all this stuff? Seems like just yesterday we reluctantly started making the shift from cassettes to CD’s! (It’s been about 20 years, by the way, but who’s counting?)

And yet, the indoor pageantry activity isn’t just “dealing” with the explosion of new technology—we’re jumping onto the World Wide Web, embracing electronic paraphernalia,

Welcome to Dayton and technology have traditionally had a somewhat uncomfortable relationship.

We are, after all, “right brain” artists who sometimes feel a bit intimidated by “left brain” activities. All those numbers!

Photos to upload, new software to download,

sharing our unique art form with fans around the world in new and innovative ways, communicating with each other at lightning speed, and jumping into the fray of new technology with joy and enthusiasm.

Long-gone are the days when we depended on printed newsletters or wordof-mouth to find out what was going on in other areas of the country during the winter guard season.

In 2007, WGI.org, the virtual home of Winter Guard International, experienced a mind-boggling 1.3 million “hits,” while over 12,500 fans are now members of WGI’s e-mail club, “e-Focus.”

“WGI rePLAY” allows subscribers to log on and see full video coverage of selected regional competitions. For those long months

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between winter guard seasons, fans can turn to “WGI on Demand,” which makes custom DVDs of world championship performances from 1979-2005.

The newest member of our technological family, “WGI Tube,” has seen amazing growth as a forum for winter guard and percussion fans to easily post their own videos—keep an eye out for the winner of the “This is WGI” contest, which will be debuted on the jumbotron this weekend in Dayton.

For the second year, WGI has partnered with Drum Corps International to bring World Championships to winter guard and percussion fans who were not able to join us here in Dayton, with a live championship webcast from UD Arena.

We’re thrilled you’ve joined us here in Dayton and look forward to seeing you on the web when you return home!

Photos (clockwise from top): Black Gold, Davis HS, Decatur-Central HS, Centerville HS

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WGI (Winter Guard International) Sport of the Arts is a non-profit umbrella organization guiding the competitive development of the winter guard and indoor percussion activities. WGI is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of representatives from all geographic areas of the country and representatives of the top winter guards and indoor percussion ensembles in the world.

WGI exists to foster positive experiences for all who participate, by promoting education, creativity, and

WGI Sport of the Arts

freedom of expression through the unification of pageantry and the performing arts. Known as the “Sport of the Arts”, WGI offers a unique blend of artistry and athleticism and is considered the leader in the winter indoor performing arts community.

WGI has chosen competition as its method for organizing youth activities in pursuit of high standards of achievement. This three-day Championship event will showcase over 330 winter guards and 180 percussion ensembles from over 30 states and five countries.

What is WGI? WGI Board of Directors President Randy Nelson 1st Vice President Ed Devlin 2nd Vice President Ruth Ann Medworth Secretary Charles Gumbert Treasurer Tim Fairbanks Members Richard Berthelsen Peter Bretz Dean Broadbent Josh Conley Mike Gaines Fred Feeney Mike Jackson Michael Lentz Gary Locke Jim Olson Noreen Roberts Caleb Rothe

WGI Staff Executive Director Ron Nankervis Marketing Manager Bart Woodley Color Guard Coordinator Dale Powers Percussion Coordinator Mark Thurston Color Guard Director of Education Shirlee Whitcomb Color Guard Chief Judge Jim Mahoney

Color Guard Regional Coordinator Lyera Hammons Percussion Judge Coordinator Andy Sanders Percussion Administrators Ward Durrett Jimmy Haskell Percussion Regional Coordinator Kara Markworth Marketing and Communications Coordinator Aaron Jenkins Video Specialist Amy Wiggs Office Manager / Memberships-Entries / Tickets Judy Doebereiner Receptionist / Finance Judy Bollman Webmaster Jay Owen, Design Extensions

Color Guard Steering Committee Jeff Bridges Cyndi Church Christine Clayton April Gilligan Brian Greenleaf Rob Jett Karl Lowe Phil Madden James Mahoney Ron Nankervis George Oliviero Kristen O’Melia

Photos (top to bottom): Valley Christian HS, STRYKE

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Dale Powers Jeff Welsh Shirlee Whitcomb Dolores Zappala

Percussion Steering Committee Don Click Dennis DeLucia Jim Dwyer Tim Fairbanks Shane Gwaltney Jimmy Haskell Mike Jackson Dave Marvin Ron Nankervis Caleb Rothe Andy Sanders Matt Savage Mark Thurston Jay Webb

Color Guard Advisory Board Aimachi Rosie Queen Arcadia HS George Armenta Avon HS Dan Wiles Black Watch Jude Boughton Blessed Sacrament Ed Devlin Braddock Independent April Gilligan Center Grove HS Josh Conley Centerville HS Jodi Fairbanks Cheshire HS Mickey Kelly

Choctawhatchee HS Randy Nelson Corona Michael Shapiro Fantasia Gary Locke Flanagan HS Dean Broadbent James Logan HS Mark Metzger Leigh HS Greg Mar Miamisburg HS Jim Olson Northeast Independent Jill Brennan Northview HS Ruth Ann Medworth Onyx Michael Lentz Opus 10 Rob Billings Phantom Regiment Adam Sage Pride of Cincinnati Charles Gumbert Rancho Bernardo HS Rob Jett Sacred Heart Richard Rigolini San Jose Raiders Wayne Harris Santa Clara Vanguard Dave Meikle Shenendehowa HS Scott Snell

Stoneman Douglas HS Daniel Riley Trumbull HS Patti Bush

Percussion Advisory Board Arcadia HS Kevin Sherrill Avon HS Jay Webb Ayala HS - PSCW Caleb Rothe Ayala HS - PSW Ike Jackson Beyer HS Nate Bourg Blue Knights Peter Bretz Center Grove HS Jeff Gentry Centerville HS Tim Fairbanks Choctawhatchee HS Shane Gwaltney Claremont HS Rick Barclay Dartmouth HS Neil Larrivee Escambia HS Terry Sanders Father Ryan HS Derek Schletzer Fort Mill HS Bill Register Freelancers Don Silva

Goshen HS Chris Smith Great Lakes Percussion Jamel Taylor Greenfield Central HS Jason Detec Hillard Darby HS Mark Reynolds Loara HS Jim Wunderlich Los Alamitos HS Ian Grom Mission Viejo HS Mike Jackson Music City Mystique Josh Nelson North Coast Academy Diane King Odyssey Percussion Eric Miller Pacifica HS John Mapes Plymouth Canton HS Andrew Elbert Portsmouth HS Steve Cirello Pulse Perc Ken McGrath Rancho Cucamonga HS Eric Shriver Rhythm X Craig Dunn Riverside Community College Sean Vega Surround Sound Shawn George Tunstall HS Tim Bray United Percussion Chad Moore Walled Lake Percussion Nick Pourcho

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Adjudication The WGI Percussion judging community

is a body of professionals including some of the most honored and respected percussionists in the world. Many are educators and professionals who share a common understanding of the gigantic role the marching arts played in their own lives. These judges endeavor to offer a quality experience to the thousands of young people who grace our stage and give us their best. Some of the WGI Percussion Visual Judges have come from the color guard or drum corps activity.

Marching Criteria Marching percussion groups are judged in three captions:

General Effect 40 points General Effect judges are evaluating two specific things during a performance: Music Effect (communication, creativity, blend and balance, expression) and

Overall Effect (communication, audio/visual coordination, pacing through time, imagination/ creativity, entertainment).

Performance Analysis 40 points Performance Analysis judges look at the composition of a show (musical and technical content, and simultaneous responsibilities) as well as the performance quality (musicianship, rhythmic clarity and uniformity).

Visual 20 points Visual judges consider the show composition as well as the performance quality.

Compositional elements being analyzed include: visual musicality, attention to detail, creativity and unity of the elements composing the composition.

Concert Criteria Concert Percussion are judged in two captions:

Artistry 50 points Here an intense look is given to the program and the fulfillment of those

programmatic choices. Here communication, musicianship, presence, and expression make up a few of the components being evaluated.

Performance 50 points Here the judge listens with a critical ear for the clarity of the intent of the composition, while considering performance qualities including musicianship, quality of sound, and technical excellence.

the Judging System 2008 percussion Judges

Ed Argenziano

Peter Furnari

Jay Kennedy

Michael Scheiber

Lee Beddis

Darrell Goslin

Jay McArthur

Bryan Scheidecker

Glen Buecker

Gary Graves

Dave McCarthy

Teag Solberg

Steve Calhoun

Mark Harasim

Michael McIntosh David Starnes

David Carbone

Ralph Hardimon

Mark Metz

Neil Sylvia

David M Coheley

Ron Hardin

Matt Mize

Kathleen Thiede

Ken Coultas

Chris Hestin

Al Moffatt

Steve Ulicny

Joe Courtney

Gifford Howarth

Frankie Morris

Ed Warren

Julie Davila

Scott Johnson

Keith Overton

Donald Wiles

Dennis DeLucia

Nola Jones

Tom Rarick

J. Clarke Williams

Jim Dwyer

Rob Keller

Matt Savage

Photos (clockwise from top right): WGI Percussion Judge, Freelancers, North Coast Academy, Greenfield-Central HS

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Hall of Fame

Dave Marvin Westminster, Colorado

Known as the organization’s most prestigious honor, the WGI Hall of Fame recognizes those outstanding individuals who through their exceptional work and achievements have made a significant contribution to the color guard and indoor percussion activity.

Winter Guard International is proud to announce the election of Dave Marvin and Jay Webb to the WGI Hall of Fame. They join twenty-eight distinguished fellow honorees :

Dave’s highly competitive programs have set many of the “percussion theatre” standards the activity now builds upon.

Dave has been the Percussion Director at Northglenn High School for 30 years. In that time they have won 19 state titles and have earned WGI gold, silver and bronze medals in the late 1990’s. Currently, his wife instructs Northglenn’s front ensemble and his daughter and son are in the line.

Jay Webb Avon, Indiana

Jay Webb exhibits a tireless and selfless drive to provide a sound educational and competitive environment for young people in the fields of percussion, winds and color guard—a drive that transcends his desire for personal recognition and reward. His personal dedication to excellence is unmatched.

Fifteen years ago, Jay became the Director of Bands at Avon High School.

Hall of fame

2007

Michael Gaines San Francisco, California Randy Nelson Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

2006

Cosmo “Gus” Barbaro Edinboro, PA Dennis DeLucia Little Silver, NJ Mark Thurston Limerick, PA

2004

George Oliviero Walnut Creek, CA Mark Miller Dayton, OH Mike Miller Dayton, OH

2003

Karl Lowe San Diego, CA Jeffrey Namian New York City, NY

2000

Denise Bonfiglio Revere, MA Marie Czapinski Chicago, IL Ward Durrett Estes Park, CO

1997

Scott Chandler Walnut Creek, CA Harry Sampson Stoneham, MA

1996

George Lindstrom Arvada, CO Vincent Monacelli Rochester, NY

1995

Mary Denniston Sayreville, NJ Fred J. Miller Dayton, OH Jay Murphy Walnut Creek, CA

1994

Mickey Kelly Madison, CT Wayne Wengert Berthoud, CO Dolores Zappala Wakefield, MA

1993

Sal & Lu Ann Russell-Salas Madison, WI

1992

Stanley Knaub Seattle, WA Lynn Lindstrom Arvada, CO Shirlee Whitcomb Walnut Creek, CA

Dave was the mastermind behind the show concepts and visual coordination for the four-time WGI World Champion the Blue Knights World Percussion Ensemble from 1999–2005. Dave has also written/arranged and taught for the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, United States Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps and the University of Colorado Marching Band.

Dave has served on the WGI board of directors and currently is the President of the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association. He served on the very first WGI Percussion Steering Committee through 2006 and has constantly been striving to develop a sound educational base for his and all indoor percussion students.

Dave is considered a trendsetter and always thinking outside the box when it comes to creating new outlets for our art form. Besides having developed numerous very successful academic percussion programs in Colorado. Dave was instrumental in the creation of “Stampede”, the first officially endorsed and sponsored drumline in the National Football League.

To date, most of the teams in the NFL now have an official drumline as an additional entertainment source, thanks much to Dave’s innovative efforts.

Under his direction the Avon HS percussion ensemble has made finals 12 of the last 13 year and has become the “poster child” of how the WGI system works: entering percussion competition in 1995, winning PSA in 1996 and 1997, moving to Open Class, winning PSO in 2001, moving to World Class and winning that in 2002.

Jay has contributed to the inner workings of the indoor percussion activity locally as well as on the international level through his work on the ISSMA State Music Board for eight years, the Indiana Percussion Association (an organization which he co-founded) from 1997 – present, the WGI advisory board from 1995 until the present and the WGI Percussion Steering Committee from 2004 – present, and the WGI board of directors from 2004 – 2007.

Jay’s insight and commitment to quality have helped shape many decisions that have shaped the indoor percussion activity to what it is today.

Fellow Hall of Fame member Dennis DeLucia said, “Jay is the consummate educator: always concerned about the well-being of his kids and his program and the organizations to which he devotes his time, energy and talent.”

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2007

who stand out in qualities of academic, artistic, and personal standards. Since its inception, the WGI Scholarship Program has provided over $250,000 to deserving young people. You, the patrons of WGI, remain the major source of revenue for the scholarships awarded. Corporate and private donations also enrich the fund that offers assistance to these worthy individuals.

scholarship recipients Reuben Gingrich

Jennifer Mesorana

Goshen High School

27th Parallel

Naoko Adachi Apex

Ashley Baldwin Franklin Central High School

Chelsea Hawks Naples High School

Stockdale High School

Alicia Holman Caitlin Bernhart

Lauren Michael

St. John’s Open

Avon High School

Brittany Jackson Taravella High School

Lauren Burns Marcus High School

Pride of Cincinnati

Lora Johnson Sara Butler Coral Glades High School Bob Wiles Memorial Scholarship

Somyung (Sarah) Cheon Claremont High School

Rachel Nelson

Mira Mesa High School Bob Wiles Memorial Scholarship

Alexandra Nordberg Sacred Heart

Leah Josephson Green Hope High School

Kenneth Nygaard Blue Knights

Michelle Deming

Craig Loeffler

Independence (IA)

Melissa Downey Chippewa Valley High School

Music City Mystique

Cambrai Loftus Century Independent

Regan Radcliffe Homestead High School

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Ashley Wilson

Caitlyn Tivy

Lee Ann Ryan

Independence (IO)

Denham Springs High School (Open)

Fluvanna High School

Emily Weddle

Cameron SiegaL Dartmouth High School

Kings High School

Rachel Tennant Stoneman Douglas High School Pride of Cincinnati Youth Development Foundation Scholarship

Brittany Zwiesler Zydecco Colorguard George Zingali Foundation Scholarship

Stephen Weiss Penn State Indoor Drumline Yamaha/Dennis DeLucia Scholarship

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Gold Medalist 96.95

Riverside

Independent World

Community College Riverside, California

2007 Program Momento, A Collection of First Time Memories Director Gary Locke Staff Sean Vega, Jim Wunderlich, Mike Jackson, Paul Locke, Brian Dinkel, Chad McCormick, Chris Velez, Pete Sapadin, Fernando Miller, Jared Andrews, Cory Blee, Jenny Jackson, Sheila Locke Costume Design Bobby Moffett Set Design Michael Bierek Sponsor Riverside Community College, Dynasty USA, Vic Firth Inc, Zildjian Inc., Remo Inc., Taye, Xymox Percussion Website www.rccband.org

2007 Members Naohiro Kanaka Jeremy Moya David Natal Javi Ortega Matt Regua Michelle Tanabe Jorge Zuniga Ryan Anderson

Willy Calvario Kendal Karch Jeremy Sommers Anna Heejin Ryu Lauryn Bremmer Kevin Jimenez Clinton Zachau Edgar Santana

Riahna Bjornsen Phillip Kruse Rudy Arzaga Jeremy Beck Richard Cardenas Michael Chavez Ross Cockrell Andrew Cohen Brian Dunn

Erin Escobar Sean Gordon Ruby Jimenez Tawney Kim Grace Lee Jimmy Marshall Jeff Chapman Christina Malkhassian Montana Marlbrough Melissa McGoldrick

2008 Program City of Light Director Gary Locke Sponsor Riverside Community College Sponsor Riverside Community College, Dynasty USA, Vic Firth Inc, Zildjian Inc., Remo Inc., Taye, Xymox Percussion 23 WGIpb08_PERCsig2_p17-32_032108.indd 23

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Independent World

Silver Medalist

96.30

2007 Program E=MCM Director Josh Nelson Staff Carl Eppler, Dean Giddons, Matt Grimes, Shane Gwaltney, Meagan Hills, Erik Johnson, Tim Maynard, Joel McCauley, Jason Palmer, Jeremy Thompson, Alan Rice, Chris Finen Costume Design Tommy Keenum of The Band Hall Set Design Jason Palmer Sponsor Adams Keyboards, Innovative Percussion Sticks and Mallets, Pearl Drums and percussion, Remo Inc. Drumheads, Sibelius, Zildjian Inc. Cymbals

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Blue Knights Denver, Colorado

2007 Program H2O Director Peter Bretz Staff Joe Fant, Ray Ulibarri, Sean McElroy, Alvin Ramos, Eric Ridenour, Dana Slaebaugh, Brian McKelvey, Jeff Gust, Leah Bretz Costume Design Sandy Entin, Sean McElroy Set Design Megan Buchholz, Sean McElroy Sponsor Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps

Bronze Medalist

94.15

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Independent World

2007 Finalists

North Coast Academy

Matrix

Rootz

Me, Myself, and I

Director Diane King

Director Rob Ferguson

Staff Martin Hotte, Nick Pourcho, Scott Allen, Tony Shuker, John McFarland, Greg Young, Dan Schmatz, Scott Idle, Bill Boswell

Staff Brian Bennett, Kevin Stahl, Kate Ferguson, Mickey Doyle, Michael Laird, Matt Matthews, Janet Rossiter

Sponsor Saginaires Youth Organization

Set Design Kevin Stahl, Rob Ferguson

4th Place

Costume Design Rob Ferguson, Kevin Stahl, M&I Dancewear Sponsor Dynasty, Innovative Percussion, Remo Inc., Sabian Ltd., ElectraTarp, M&I Dancewear, The Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps

93.15

Saginaw, MI

5th Place

93.10

Akron, OH

Rhythm X

Freelancers

Behind the Velvet Rope

Fahrenheit

Director Craig Dunn

Directors Don Silva, Jeff Collins

Staff Tim Fairbanks, Andrew Markworth, James Sparling, Diaz Clark, Emily Adkins, Dan Mathey, Michael McKenna

Staff Roger Carter, Joe Haworth, Rudy Garcia, Tom Plumb, Ryan Odello, Vince Oliver, Jaime Holly, Steve Maldonado, Ed Cloyd, Joaquin Gomez, Gracie Garcia, Casey Brohard

Costume Design Tim Fairbanks Set Design Tim Fairbanks Sponsor Dynasty, Remo Inc., Innovative Percussion, Sabian Ltd., Drum Hard, TreeWorks, Dinkles, Infinite Graphics

6th Place

92.20

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Columbus, OH

Costume Design Scott Chandler Set Design Jaime Holly, Jeeti, Rob Du Priest Sponsor Capital Freelancers Inc., DEG, Evans Drumheads, Vic Firth Inc

7th Place

90.25

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Independent World

2007 Finalists

Pulse Percussion

Eastside Fury Percussion

Laws of Attraction

Fall from Grace

Director Caleb Rothe

Directors Jason Ihnat, Ralph Biggs

Staff Caleb Rothe, Ken McGrath, Jesus Alcantar, Pete Lucero, Tony Nunez, Ike Jackson, Rick Barclay, Ernie McLaurin

Staff Colin McNutt, Jason Ihnat, Ralph Biggs, Blair Kuhn, Mark Waymire, Laura Skok, Nick Saputo, Neil Pittman, Tom Hinsman, Paul Loos

Costume Design Bobby Moffett

Costume Design Ralph Biggs, Blair Kuhn Set Design Ralph Biggs, Blair Kuhn

Set Design Caleb Rothe

Sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America, Vic Firth Inc, Zildjian Inc., L’Anse Creuse High School Band Boosters

Sponsor Pro-Mark Corporation, Yamaha Corporation of America, Sabian Ltd., Evans Drumheads

8th Place

89.05

El Monte, CA

Odyssey Percussion Theatre

9th Place

86.45

Indianapolis Independent

Great Lakes Percussion Grand Rapids, MI

Atlanta, GA

Harrison Twp, MI

Percussion Ensem ble Indianapolis, IN

Infectious!

Duality of Man

Onomato-Pieces

Directors Eric Miller, Shane George

Director Jamel Taylor

Director Jason Trigg

Staff Bill Bachman, Andy Beall, Rob Holman, Tripp Whitley, Shawn Geiger, Kelly Knowlson, Jeff Sacktig, John Belcher, Dave Cox, Lance Kindl, Keith Hightower Costume Design Adam Sage, Jeff Sacktig, Pins & Needles Set Design Adam Sage, Jeff Sacktig Sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America, Innovative Percussion, Remo Inc., Sabian Ltd., Dinkles, Treeworks Chimes

10th Place

Staff Jim Bailey, Justin Ramirez, Jeff Gentry, Carrie Gentry, Ian Shepherd, Ben Hall, Geoff Kolb, Tom Rarick, Joel Brainard, Yoko Usui, Kevin McCammon, Gary Rudolph, Kelsey Behl

Staff Tim Church, Ryan Miller, Mark Heather, Justin Smith, Jack Terpstra, Nick Braasch, Jim Walsh, Jake DeVries Costume Design Orefice, LTD., Mark Heather, Suzie Miller

Sponsor Chops Percussion, Yamaha Corporation of America, Sabian Ltd., Evans Drumheads, Innovative Percussion,

Set Design Mark Heather

86.05

Sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America, Sabian Ltd., Vic Firth Inc, Drum Foundry, Black Swamp Percussion, Remo Inc., West Michigan Color Guard Inc., Electra Tarp, Orefice Ltd., Triad Training System, Allegan Bands

11th Place

83.20

12th Place

82.40 27

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Scholastic World

Mission Viejo

Gold Medalist

95.60

High school Mission Viejo, California

2007 Program Indivisible Directors Jim Wunderlich, Mike Jackson Staff Jenny Jackson, Lauryn Bremner, Eileen Chen, Chris Velez, Jared Andrews Costume Design Bobby Moffett Set Design Mike Bierek, Mike Jackson Sponsor MVHSIMBA Website www.mvhsmusic.com

2007 Members Jesse Dorman Matt Ballmaier Matt Taddeo Austin Angers Steven Hicks Jamey Collins Alex Lavassani Janaye Pohl

Scott Garlock Ian Saunders Anthony Duval Hassan Chokr Adrian Rodriguez Teddy Crick Jessie Dunwoody Nick Jenkins

Geoffrey Schuller Daniel Manzanares Jeremy Lucas Megan Fourqurean Seth Garwin Alex Shahmiri Jeff Portwood Michael Blumenthal

Max Manning Paul Fangrow Tyler Young Austin Bertino Zach Grane Lindsay Dolan

2008 Program Walking In Your Footsteps Directors Mike Jackson, Jim Wunderlich (Band Directors), John Hannan, Doug Meeuwsen Staff Jared Andrews, Jenny Jackson, Eileen Chen, Lauryn Bremner, Mike Gerard, Chris Velez Costume Design Bobby Moffett Set Design Mike Bierek Sponsor Mission Viejo HS Instrumental Music Boosters 28 WGIpb08_PERCsig2_p17-32_032108.indd 28

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Silver Medalist

94.80

Dartmouth

Scholastic World

High school

Dartmouth, Massachusetts

2007 Program The Turning Point Director Tom Aungst Staff Tom Aungst, Darcie Aungst, Neil Larrivee, Jeff Sacktig, Jamie Eckert, Stan Moore, Jason Medeiros, Ryan Loud, Jen O’Neil, Ian Flint Costume Design Darcie Aungst Set Design Darcie Aungst, Parents Sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America, Vic Firth Inc, Remo Inc., Zildjian Inc., D.S.M.A.

Father Ryan High school Nashville, Tennessee

2007 Program The Fallen Society of Carnies, Gypsies & Circus Freaks Directors Derek Schletzer, Jeff Schletzer Staff David England, Dustin Schletzer, John Harvill, Kelly Durcholz, Corey Boise Costume Design Father Ryan Staff and Members Set Design Father Ryan Staff Sponsor Dynasty USA, Innovative Percussion, The Mayer Family, The Father Ryan Band Boosters

Bronze Medalist

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Scholastic World

2007 Finalists

Choctawhatchee

Center Grove

High school

High school

Twisted

Everlasting

Director Shane Gwaltney

Director Josh Torres

Staff Phil Christenot, Chad Hannah, Benja Russell, Jim Powell, Jeremy Thompson, Jason Palmer, Randy Nelson

Staff Garrett Scharton, Derek Felix, Chris Hodgson, Joe DeJean, Leigh Fields, Jeff Gentry, Joe Wever, David Reeves

Costume Design Tommy Keenum of The Band Hall

Costume Design Dance Sophisticates, Jeff Gentry, Steve Manning

Set Design Shane Gwaltney

Sponsor CG Band Boosters, Innovative Percussion, Roland, Pearl Corporation

Sponsor Choctawhatchee Band Parents

4th Place

93.55

Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Plymouth-Canton

5th Place

93.20

Greenwood, IN

Fred J Page

High school

High school

LocoMotif

Metal F.X.

Director Andrew Ebert

Directors Erick Harris, Jason Palmer

Staff Jonathon Ovalle, Brian Williams, Jed Leach, Justin Alvis, Erin Conen, Andrew Ebert

Staff Jason Palmer, Ian Moyer, Jeremy Hunt, Henry Go, Rebecca Tartarsky, Lauren Gregory, Julian Gonzalez, Justin Lewis, Nate Morris, Jeremy Hunt, Eric Norris, Mikey Cowan, Joe Hobbs

Costume Design Effects by Design, Diane Maielli Set Design Andrew Ebert, Kelly Williams and The Crew Sponsor PlymouthCanton Music Boosters, Innovative Percussion

6th Place

92.05

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Canton, MI

Costume Design Jason Palmer, Justin Lewis Set Design Jerry Palmer, Jason Palmer

7th Place

90.80

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Scholastic World

2007 Finalists

Hilliard Darby

Arcadia

High school

High school

Loves Me, Loves Me Not

The Fourth Estate

Director Jon Merritt

Director Kevin Sherrill

Staff Mark Reynolds, Jeff Gentry, Rodney Arcaro, Dave Clark, Shane Denu, Todd Clevenger

Staff Jeff Doolittle, Oliver Bullock, Tony Nunez, Kevin Shah

Costume Design Jeff Gentry

Set Design Oliver Bullock

Costume Design Oliver Bullock Sponsor Arcadia Music Club

Set Design Jeff Gentry, Mark Reynolds Sponsor Innovative Percussion, Pearl, Hilliard Music Boosters

8th Place

89.65

Hilliard, OH

Forsyth Central

Avon

High school

9th Place

High school

In the Cellar Suite

Director Tom Tucker Staff Jordan Christenot Costume Design Fred J. Miller Set Design Jordan Christenot, Tom Tucker Sponsor Innovative Percussion, Forsyth Central Band Boosters, U.S. Hose and Fittings

Arcadia, CA

Ayala

Avon, IN

Cumming, GA The Storm

89.10

High school Chino Hills, CA

Inspired Directors Ike Jackson, Caleb Rothe

Director Jay Webb

Staff Ike Jackson, Caleb Rothe, Brett Erskin, Javier Ortega, Ernie McLaurin, Mark Stone

Staff Jeff Queen, Drew Schnieders, Richard Hinshaw, Ryan Claus, Joey Alexander

Costume Design Bobby Moffett Set Design Mike Bierek Sponsor Pro-Mark Corporation, Yamaha Corporation of America, Sabian Ltd., Evans Drumheads

Costume Design Jay Webb, Linda McHargue Set Design Jay Webb Sponsor Avon Marching Black & Gold

10th Place

87.50

11th Place

87.00

12th Place

86.00 33

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Gold Medalist

Scholastic Concert World

98.20

Ayala

High School

Chino Hills, California

2007 Program Daphnis and Chloe Director Caleb Rothe Staff Caleb Rothe, Brett Erskin, Sean Gordon, Mark Stone Sponsor Pro-Mark Corporation, Yamaha Corporation of America, Sabian Ltd., Evans Drumheads Website www.ayalapercussion.org

2007 Members Michael Morillo Sarah Lee Brandon Bae Lilly Lee Christine Go Lillian Sun

Kristen Sang Christine Go Joy Liu Vivian Sun Jou Mei Chu Jeff Miner

Arden Wainwright Josephine Young Shayne Stronks Stephanie Vasalakis Joyce Leong Michelle Klein

Shinne Shih Dennis Tang Ryan Cecil Sammy Knapp

2008 Program Cartoon Director Caleb Rothe Staff Sean Gordon, Michael Morillo, Mark Stone Sponsor Yamaha, Pro-Mark, Sabian, Remo, Ayala Band, and Color Guard Boosters

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Scholastic Concert World

Silver Medalist

96.80

Claremont High school

Claremont, California

2007 Program Waking Dreams, Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Director Thomas Garvin Staff Rick Barclay, Whitney Stanton

Goshen

High school Goshen, Indiana

2007 Program Porgy and Bass Directors Chris Smith, Tom Cox Staff Josh Kaufman Costume Design Chris Smith Set Design Kent Baker, Judd Gingich Sponsor Vic Firth Inc., Dynasty Percussion

Bronze Medalist

95.80

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Scholastic Concert World

2007 Finalists

Woodbridge

High school

Irvine, CA Tango D’amore Director Joslynne Blasdel Staff Jack Mizutani, Travis Leaming Sponsor Woodbridge HS Music Boosters

4th Place

95.70

5th Place

94.55

6th Place

93.15

Heritage

High school Littleton, CO Enigmatic Dances , By Mike Nevin Director Steve Vaughn Staff Shawn Smith, Kevin Keena

Tunstall

High school Danville, VA Proetus Rising, By Mike Nevin Directors Tim and Debra and Alicia Bray Staff Mike Nevin, Kristen Bray, Joel Finney, T.J. Jones, Zack Scott, Jackie Lancaster

Sponsor Dynasty, Evans Drumheads, Vic Firth Inc, Tunstall Music Boosters, Virginia Helmsmen

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CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL Grapevine, TX

THOMAS WORTHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Worthington, OH

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Gold Medalist

Independent Open

95.50

United

Percussion Camden County, New Jersey

2007 Program Xtreme Director Chad Moore, Esq. Staff Mike Nevin, William Woodward, Christine Vanacore, Chet Tietsworth, Chris “CJ” Johnson, Jeff Silva, Lou Randazzo, Jason Majerczak, Peachie Moore, Steve Regener, Mike Dow, Mike Russ, Leslie Woodward, Marcel Roos, Nicole Schlett, John Strada, Chad Moore, Roger McGuigan, Nancy McGuigan Costume Design Irwin Liss., M and I Dancewear Set Design Chad Moore, Mike Nevin, Bill Woodward, Jason Majerczak, Micah Kasman Sponsor Premier Percussion Ltd., Vic Firth Inc, Remo Inc., 2 Cool Percussion, Zildjian Inc., Gambal Music, United Percussion and Arts Website www.unitedpercussion.net

2007 Members Matt Mozer Adam Moore Jason Bellman John Vafiadis Alex Martin Kris Marsh Jeff Bickford Jeff Ormsby Brian Evans Neil Cote

Josh McFarland Aaron Allen Jason Varounis Kirsten Suess Liz Hudman a Chris Gormley Jen Varga Nikki Eash Tyler McHale Chelsea Levine

Matt Anderson Mike Bishop Sam Ferrante Maegen Gresko Nelson Rich Jules Scogna Dave Osworth William Blubaugh Melinda Haig

Sarah Fabian Jon Slezak Rachel Sigman Brett Ramsberger Kevin Brooks Chris Lugo Tim Haney Carmel Tanner

2008 Program Fusion Director Chad Moore Esq. Staff Mike Nevin, Bill Woodward, Jason Majerczak, Edwin Roos, Chet Tietsworth, Mike Russ, Lou Randazzo, Mike Dow, Christine Vanacore, Peachie Moore, Leslie Betts-Woodward, Kelly Howell, Nicole Monte, Nicole Schlett, John Strada Costume Design M and I Dancewear, Irwin Liss Set Design Chad Moore, Bill Woodward, Micah Kasman, Edwin Roos Sponsor Pearl/Adams, Remo, Vic Firth, Zildjian, 2 Cool Percussion, M and I Dancewear, United Percussion and Arts Inc. WGIpb08_PERCsig3_p33-48_032108.indd 39

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Independent Open

Silver Medalist

94.80

2007 Program Dreamscapes Director Brett Baker Staff Brian Stoudt, Jim Ancona, Brian Tinkel, Tollie Contento, Matt Fite, Kevin Consorti, Erin O’Dore, Chris Lunsford, Matt Lusky, Tara Fletcher Costume Design Brian Stoudt Set Design Brian Stoudt Sponsor Zildjian Inc., Vic Firth Inc, Remo Inc, Yamaha Corporation of America, Penn State Blue Band

Penn State Indoor Drumline State College, Pennsylvania

Walled Lake High School Walled Lake, Michigan

2007 Program Walled Lake Percussion Director Nick Pourcho Staff Dan Schmatz, Paul Loos, Kevin Borowski, Stephanie Johnson, Oliver Rodriguez, Erik Kosman, Josh Peeples Costume Design Scott Allen Set Design Mary Williams, Nick Pourcho Sponsor Innovative Percussion, Yamaha Corporation of America, Treeworks, WLC Band Program

Bronze Medalist

93.85

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Independent Open

2007 Finalists

Metro Alliance

Pariah

In Between

The Great Divide

Director Doug Ward

Director Tim Marshall

Staff Alan Miller, Ellis Hampton, Mike Hodges, Dan Merwin, Jennifer Hilbig, Aleisha Phillips, Jamey Thompson, Emily Welch, Stephen Ridley

Staff Kevin Boyle, Jeff Doyle, Ben Jett, Josh Johnston Sponsor Dynasty, Innovative Percussion, Zildjian Inc., Remo Inc., Custom Graphics and Sportswear

Costume Design Michael Cesario Set Design Jeremy Hunt Sponsor Dynasty Drums, Innovative Percussion, Remo Inc. Drumheads, Sabian Ltd. Cymbals

4th Place

92.95

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

5th Place

91.40

Jasper, GA

Chattanooga Independent

Atlanta Quest Full Circle Director Ben Smart Staff Alan Sears, Anthony Sears, Terrace Ellis, Kit Chatham, Larry Summerlin, Josh Mathews, Nick Garofolo, Eric Norris, Jon Nation, Terry Reilley Costume Design Kit Chatham, Terrace Ellis, Alan Sears, Josh Mathews Set Design Kit Chatham, Alan Sears, Terrace Ellis, Ben Smart, Anthony Sears, Jon Nation

QuickChange Director Dallas Thomas Staff Dr. Stuart Benkert, David Blevins, Matt Broom, John Dunlap, Shane Gwaltney, Michael Marks Costume Design Ictus Limited Set Design Dr. Stuart Benkert Sponsor Innovative Percussion, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Soddy Daisy High School Band, Ooltewah High School Band, McMinn County High School Band

Sponsor Dynasty, Innovative Percussion, Remo Inc., Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps

6th Place

90.50

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Atlanta, GA

7th Place

89.90

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Independent Open

2007 Finalists

Tyler Junior College

East Eighty Indoor Percussion

Not Squared

My Composition

Director Tom McGowan

Director Doug Neal

Staff Karman Trotter, Shane Gwaltney, Mark Reynolds, Dusty Norris

Staff Seth Whitaker, Will Stephenson, Jason Dye, Jack Hedges, Chris Decker, Chad Floyd, Eric Willie

Costume Design Shane Gwaltney

Set Design Will Stephenson, Caitlin Neal

Sponsor Innovative Percussion

8th Place

89.40

Sponsor Pearl Corporation, Innovative Percussion, Innovative Colours

Tyler, TX

9th Place

88.65

Columbia, KY

STRYKE Percussion Ensemble

Groove Pursui t

Invisible Touch

Framed

Bird Effects

Director Pete Hansen

Director Heather Kelch

Sioux Falls, SD

Palm Beach, FL

Director Scott Hughes Staff Rudy Flores, Ray Donato, Jon Kersten, Jorge A. Maldonado, Ben Freedman, David Karpinski, Alain Brodeur, Sr., Kelli Aman Costume Design Jon Kersten, Jorge A. Maldonado, Scott Hughes, Donna Aman, Kelli Aman Set Design Jon Kersten, Jorge Maldonado, Alain Brodeur Sr. Sponsor Pageantry Arts Concepts, Vic Firth Inc, Evans Drumheads, Sabian Ltd., Dinkles, Olympic Heights Community HS, Got Shirts?, Gonzo Studios

Staff Ben Firkus, Erin Burger, Steve Tobin, Marques, Eckhoff Sponsor Dynasty, K&M Music, Johnstone Supply, Waterbury Heating and Cooling, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Hyvee, Greg’s Welding

Paragon Competitive Arts

Phoenix, AZ

Staff Seth Woodard, Danny Pineda, Heather Kelch, Craig Winter, Wardell King, Jamie Tate, Dave Adkins, Jared O Leary; Consultants: Ralph Hardimon, Antonio Hernandez, Clayton Sternburg; Drill Design: John Crouch, Tanner Woodard, Jan Gardner Costume Design Tanner Woodard, Heather Kelch, Seth Woodard Set Design Dave Alston, Seth Woodard, Tanner Woodard Sponsor Vic Firth Inc

10th Place

88.55

11th Place

87.65

12th Place

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Gold Medalist

95.65

Pacifica

Scholastic Open

High School Garden Grove, California

2007 Program Combine Directors John Mapes, Joe Miller Staff John Mapes, Ian Grom, Paul Nesbit Costume Design Iona Eskins from “Incredible Colors�

Set Design John Mapes, Ian Grom Sponsor Vic Firth Inc, Yamaha Corporation of America, Zildjian Inc., Remo Inc.

2008 Program Overlap Directors John Mapes, Joe Miller Costume Design Incredible Colors Sponsor Vic Firth Inc, Yamaha Corporation of America, Zildjian Inc., Remo Inc.

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Scholastic Open

Silver Medalist

95.60

2007 Program The System of Chaos Directors Peter Tileston, Rudy Gowern Staff Rudy Gowern, Zach Schlicher, Colby Kuzontkoski, Chuck Moulton, Ondrea Gowern, James Foulis Costume Design Zach Schlicher, Rudy Gowern, KPMA Set Design Carl Cummings, Rich Kim

King Philip Regional

Sponsor Pearl Corporation, Vic Firth Inc, Remo Inc., Zildjian Inc., Roland, KPMA

High school

Wrentham, Massachusetts

Beyer

High school Modesto, California

2007 Program River Directors Brandon Price, Patrick Mester Staff Murray Gusseck, Nate Bourg, Oliver Bullock, Shekhar Khedekar, David Flores, Chris Arriola, Chris Cyr, Tom Gierke, Henry Berona, Andrew Lopez Costume Design Oliver Bullock, Nate Bourg Set Design Oliver Bullock, Nate Bourg

Bronze Medalist

94.65

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Scholastic Open

2007 Finalists

Kennesaw Mountain High school

Dream

South Lyon

High school

Spin, The Music of Tower of Power

Director Max Mullinix

Director Jim Rebbeck

Staff Max Mullinix, Jeff Sacktig, Josh Robichaux, Rhea Jeanne Starnes, Jami Fennell, David Giddens, and Dan Mihalko Costume Design Fred J. Miller

Staff Jason Lundgren, Nick Matthews, Stephen Line, Tim Cartwright, Katie Hanka, Nate Hopkins, Erica Hill, Jeff Grant, Kyle Myrold, Jason Ihnat, Blair Kuhn, Stephen Cross

Set Design Rhea Jeanne Starnes and Jeff Sacktig

Costume Design Blair Kuhn Set Design Blair Kuhn

Sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America Percussion, Innovative Percussion, Evans Drumheads

Sponsor Vic Firth Inc, Dynasty Percussion, Yamaha Corporation of America, Zildjian Inc., Remo Inc.

4th Place

94.60

E.D. White

Kennesaw, GA

High school

5th Place

93.25

Trabuco Hills

Crosses

Triskadecaphobia

Director Keith Ledet

Director Howard L. Stephens

Staff Steven Wilson, Elaine Waguespack, Jacob Roland, Keith Ledet, Tim Robichaux Costume Design FJM Set Design Keith Ledet Sponsor Cardinal Music

6th Place

93.10

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Thibodaux, LA

South Lyon, MI

High school

Staff Robert Bowen, Rich Gordon, Rudy Arzaga, Edgar Santana, Patrick Sullivan Costume Bobby Moffett Sponsor Trabuco Hills High School Instrumental Music Department and Music Boosters

7th Place

90.60

Mission Viejo, CA 47 3/21/08 5:18:39 PM

The Percussion Department at Berklee College of Music presents

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June 23–27, 2008

Tuition: $940 Housing: $645 Application Fee (nonrefundable): $25 Berklee Faculty Percussion Department Chair Dean Anderson Assistant Chair Yoron Israel Drum Set Sergio Bellotti Terri Lyne Carrington Rick Considine Kenwood Dennard Larry Finn Skip Hadden Robert Kaufman Bertram Lehmann Mike Mangini Francisco Mela Ricardo Monzon Ralph Peterson Kim Plainfield Jackie Santos Casey Scheuerell Tony “Thunder” Smith Bob Tamagni Dave Weigert Steve Wilkes

Hand Percussion Mohamad Camara Eguie Castrillo Sa Davis Ernesto Diaz Joe Galeota Jamey Haddad Mike Ringquist Marimba Nancy Zeltsman Steel Drum Ron Reid Total Percussion Richard Flanagan Vibes Victor Mendoza Ed Saindon Dave Samuels

This year’s guest artists will include: Afro-Cuban drum set artist: Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez Conguero: Giovanni Hidalgo South Indian specialist: Trichy Sankaran Top-rated marimba ensemble from Guatemala: Marimba Nacional De Concierto Guatemala Note: Visiting artist faculty subject to change.

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If you are interested in being considered for a partial tuition scholarship, you must send in a cassette tape or CD of your best playing in the style you wish to study. These materials should be submitted with your application. However, they may be sent separately if you apply online and your application has been received and processed.

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Scholastic Open

2007 Finalists

Ben Davis

New Palestine

Ben Davis Percussion Ensemble

Twisted

High school

High school

Directors Justin Ramirez, Jim Bailey

Director Gary Rudolph Staff Jason Trigg, Paul Woods, Sammy Robles, Mackenzie Arnold, Tom McNally, Larry Ash, Craig Rogers, Joe Harris, Brad Waits, Jeff Huffman Costume Design Gary Rudolph, Dance Sophisticates (Production) Set Design Gary Rudolph, Jason Trigg, Indy Imaging (Production)

8th Place

90.20

Indianapolis, IN

Franklin Central

9th Place

89.15

Trumbull

Novi

High school

High school

New Palestine, IN

High school

Trumbull, CT

Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Those Three Words

Contrast

Winter Solstice

Directors Joseph Plahitko, Devin Imel

Director Thomas Whitmoyer

Director Matt Ownby

Staff Jeff Gentry, Todd Clevenger, Tyler Bongen, Greg Wolff, Mark Roach, Jeremy Livingston, Josh Carrigg, Daniel Fyffe, Sarah Dunblazier, Mark Reynolds Costume Design Dance Sophisticates Sponsor Pro-Mark Corporation, Dynasty, Evans Drumheads, Sabian Ltd., Franklin Central HS Band Boosters

Staff Matt Ownby, Anthony Soleau, John Thomann, Michael McKenna, Jon Gustin, Doug Dietrich

Staff Chris Rivera, Dave Dumont, CJ Barrett, Roodiny Pierre, Bryan Crawford, Austin Avery, Dan Ebert

Sponsor Novi High School Band, Larsons Jewelry Design

Costume Design Marybeth Wabno, Donna Pezzella, Margaret Barry, Lane Whitemoyer, Stephanie Fraizer, Nancy DeRegt Set Design Ray Rhodes Sponsor THSGEMB Parents Association

10th Place

88.30

11th Place

87.85

12th Place

86.30 49

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Gold Medalist

97.10

Mansfield

Scholastic Concert Open

High School Mansfield, MA

2007 Program Echoes of Metheny Director Peter J. Conti Staff Matt McGuire, David Cavanaugh, John Driscoll Sponsor Mansfield High School, Mansfield Band Parents

2007 Members Rob Debruyn Mike Stankiewicz Mike Daley Terri Schwartz Mark Cleary Yvonne Bley Michelle Reade

Jon Walkins Eliza Bifano Elliot Southworth Adam Greenberg Clint Valentine Emily Faria Alycia Tellen

Erica Warner Colin Jaros Dan Smith Jess Carol Bridget Southworth

2008 Program Voices In Jazz Director Peter Conti, Ensemble Director: Matt McGuire Staff David Cavanaugh, Laurie Sklar

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Scholastic Concert Open

Silver Medalist

93.85

Portsmouth High school Portsmouth, NH

2007 Program Festive Overture by Dmitri Shostakovich Director Steve Cirillo Staff Steve Cirillo, Karen Conway Sponsor Vic Firth Inc, Zildjian Inc., Parents Music Club, Music Boosters, The Portsmouth Public Schools

Naugatuck High school Naugatuck, CT

2007 Program Persistent Ride

Music by Samuel Hazo and Richard Saucedo, Arranged by Kogut/Wilcox Director Robert Kogut Staff Robert Wilcox, Donald Binnett, Dmitriy Atamanenko, Colan Mason Sponsor Naugatuck High School, Band Parents Association, Dynasty Percussion

Bronze Medalist

92.10

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Scholastic Concert Open

2007 Finalists

East Central

High school

St. Leon, IN Caribe Director Clint Hott Staff Clint Hott, Chuck Alfrey Sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America Percussion, East Central High School Band Boosters

4th Place

91.35

Clayton

High school Clayton, NC Director John Pearson Staff Mike Worley Sponsor Clayton H.S. Band Boosters

5th Place

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Gold Medalist

Independent A

93.90

Pioneer Indoor Romeoville, Illinois

2007 Program Synchrotron: An Experience in Energy, Intensity and Velocity Director Adam Hill Staff Allan Zwettler, Matt Janes Sponsor Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps, Dynasty, Pro-Mark Corporation, Evans Drumheads, Zildjian Inc.

2007 Members Dave VonBehren Adam Barr Travis Batze Mike Bieronski Kevin Crouch Stephanie Cunningham Andy Cunningham Jim Daunis

Frank Frascello Anthony Giambroni Christopher Groff Kevin Hanrahan Eric Hart Kyle Jackson Matt Kellen Zane Koehler Alvin Lane Jr.

Daniel Lindsay Christian Medellin Tom Moffit Sam Page Nick Pagliai Kevin Reisler Stephanie Savage Derrick Shannon Tim Stening

Kevin Wallace Craig Williams Jimmy Critchfield Priscilla Johnson Lindsay Loikets Alyssa Madeira Colin Fleming

2008 Program On a Roll Director Adam Hill Staff Adam Hill, Matt Janes, Brandon Estes, Matt Rice, Allan Zwettler, Jen Tarka, Charlie Krueger, Adam Hill, Elizabeth Krueger, Mike Coers Costume Design Itsy Bitsy Costume Company Set Design Tom Savage, Monica Cunningham, Kevin Cunningham Sponsor Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps, Romeoville HS, Dynasty Percussion, Pro-Mark Corp., Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads.

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Independent A

Silver Medalist

91.85

2007 Program Boxed N Director James Powell Staff Jeremy Hunt, Jason Palmer, Kyle Payton, Nick Warren, Blake Schroerlucke, Zach Stewart, Alex Zielinski, Mikey Cowan Costume Design Jacob Powell, Makenna Powell Set Design Jeremy Hunt Sponsor Owensboro Independent Schools, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Vic Firth Inc.

Impact Audio

Theater

Owensboro, Kentucky

Huron Valley Percussion White Lake, Michigan

2007 Program The Cave Director Nick Saputo Staff Andy Ebert, Andrew Markworth, Scott Reece, Becka Moeller, Stephanie Lipari Costume Design Andrew Ebert Set Design Andrew Ebert, Kelly Williams

Bronze Medalist 91.80

Sponsor Milford High School, Lakeland High School

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Independent A

2007 Finalists

Imperial Percussion Vail, AZ Darkness and Light Director Russel Potter Staff Kenny Dahill, Brent King, Anthony Pettit Costume Design Fred J. Miller Set Design Tim Fairbanks, Russel Potter, Melissa Turner Sponsor Vail Unified District

4th Place

89.30

Breach Of Silence Kokomo, IN The Science of Sound Directors Chris Neuhauser, Mark Snelson Costume Design Chris Neuhauser, Mark Snelson Set Design Chris Neuhauser, Mark Snelson Sponsor Pro-Mark Corporation, Yamaha Corporation of America, Chops Percussion

5th Place

87.85

Spirit of America

Percussion Ensemble

H to O

Orleans, MA

Directors Richard Pugsley, Jeff Hope, David Ortolani Staff Colin McNutt, James Smith, James Sparling Costume Design Cori O’Day, Ruth Gibson Set Design James Sparling, Peter Shannon, Stephanie Snure, Ruth Gibson Sponsor Remo Inc., Vic Firth Inc

6th Place

86.05 57

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Scholastic A

Gold Medalist

95.15

GreenfieldCentral High school Greenfield, Indiana

2007 Program Density Director Steve Angel, Jason Detec Staff Kelsey Behl, Kyle Snyder Costume Design Dance Sophisticates Sponsor Greenfield Central Band Boosters, Innovative Percussion, Dynasty Percussion Website www.gcsc.k12.in.us

2007 Members Lydia Ness Clarissa Eggert Rene Wu Danielle Hurley Diana Poncar Tara Whitaker Sean Parker Zach Henney

Chris Guy Skylar Gates Holly Harding Logan Revolt Eric Guzman Natalie Clifton Sebastian Richey Kevin Harding

Travis Whitaker Lydia Tarricone Thomas Jordan Lindsay Gregory Zach Felts John Julian Kayla Andis

2008 Program Rain Director Jason Detec Staff Steve Angel, Kelsey Behl Costume Design Dance Sophisticates Set Design Steve Angel, Delsey Behl, Jason Detec Sponsor Greenfield-Central Band Boosters, Innovative

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Silver Medalist

Scholastic A

94.70

2007 Program Multitasking Director Bill Schroeder Staff Mike Jackson, Jim Wunderlich, Bryan Nungary Costume Design Bobby Moffett Set Design Bob and Denise Cerince Sponsor Loara Band Booster Club, Inc.

Loara

High school

Anaheim, California

Los Alamitos High school

Los Alamitos, California

2007 Program Simple Director John Rush Staff John Mapes, Ian Grom, Paul Nesbit, Jeramy Riley Sponsor Vic Firth Inc

Bronze Medalist

93.95 61

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Scholastic A

2007 Finalists

Madison Central

Westview

Straight From The Heart

Magnificent Sevens

Director Sean Harris

Director Eric Swanson

Staff Sean Harris, Jody Dunwoody, John Dunlap

Staff Ronnie Lagrone, Josh Madrid

High school

High school

Sponsor Dynasty Drums, Innovative Percussion, Adam-Evans Waterproofing, Madison Central Band Boosters

4th Place

Page

92.80

Madison, MS

5th Place

91.10

Findlay

High school

Under the Tarp

Code

Director Sharon Woodard, John Owens

Director Bill Etling

Costume Design Sharon Woodard, Hayden School Supply

Costume Design Dance Sophisticates

Set Design Eileen Toler, Sharon Woodard

Set Design Bill Etling, Douglas Logston

Sponsor Page Unified School District, Page Steel, Page Lumber, Guardian Risk Management, HB Tool and Dye

6th Place

90.65

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High school

Staff Douglas Logston, Justin Fujka, Pat Altman, Elliot Bowman, Evan Powers, Brad Gittinger, Sara Ransbottom, Preston Ramsey, Don Flugga, Brian Bennett

Staff John Owens, Seth Woodard, Tanner Woodard

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Page, AZ

7th Place

90.15

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Scholastic A

2007 Finalists

Stamford

Thomas Worthington

Music: My Anti-Drug

Magnify

Director Chris Perna

Director Dan Johnston and Jackie Forman

High school

High school

Staff Chase Bronstein, Matt Bauer, David Brush, Rich DelMazzio, Tony Gamble, Chris Perna

Staff Matthew Stevens, Mark Reynolds, Ron Graham, Barry Canan, Nick Box, Amy Garapic, Joe Cogen, Shaun Segraves, Elizabeth Miller, Megan Arnica, Mark Snyder

Costume Design The Band Hall

Costume Design Megan Feltes, The Band Hall

Sponsor Stamford High School Band Parents Association, Dynasty USA, Vic Firth Inc Sticks and Mallets, Zildjian Inc. Cymbals

Set Design Matthew Stevens, Lou Castelli, Scott McClure, Myra Pavey, Dan Jones, Ron Bixel, Electra Tarp Sponsor Thomas Worthington Band Boosters, Pro-Mark Corporation

8th Place

89.95

Stamford, CT

9th Place

89.80

Olentangy Liberty

Pace

High school

Worthington, OH

Carroll

High school

High school Powell, OH

Pace, FL

Dayton, OH

Pace Yourself!

Tribute

Squarepusher

Director Jarod & Amanda Leddy

Director Travis Hicks

Director Carl Soucek

Staff Yolanda Thompson, Elanders Frazier, Shane Gwaltney, Phil Christenot, Tommy Nelson, Mario Taylor, Chris Word, Dan Crago

Staff James Sparling, Matt Hahn, Scott Edgar, Sheldon Apo, Jon Pischl, Ryan Lamb

Costume Design The Band Hall

Staff Craig Dunn, Tim Jackson, Jeremy Jorgenson, Ted Smith

Set Design Shane Gwaltney

Costume Design The Guard Room Set Design Jeremy Jorgenson, Craig Dunn, Tim Jackson

Sponsor Innovative Percussion

Sponsor Dynasty, Remo Inc., Innovative Percussion

10th Place

88.95

Costume Design Tim Fairbanks Set Design Tim Fairbanks

11th Place

87.55

Sponsor Vic Firth Inc

12th Place

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2008 Schedule

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Scholastic A

prelims

Nutter Center Round 1 Time

UniT

Score

Place

10:00 am

Niles West HS

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10:09 am

Haddon Heights HS

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10:18 am

Pine Forest HS

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10:27 am

Waterford Mott HS

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10:36 am

Becker HS

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10:45 am

Chattahoochee HS

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10:54 am

Broomfield HS

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11:03 am

Martinsville HS

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11:12 am

Findlay HS

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11:21 am

Rockwood Summit HS

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11:30 am

Carroll HS

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Round 2

Round 3 Time

UniT

Score

Place

1:40 pm

Sequoyah HS

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1:49 pm

Westhill HS

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1:58 pm

Springstowne MS

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2:07 pm

Independence HS

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2:16 pm

Kosciusko HS

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11:50 am

Virginia HS

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2:25 pm

Clinton Massie HS

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11:59 am

Rochester Lourdes HS

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2:34 pm

Francis Howell HS

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12:08 am

Corydon HS

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2:43 pm

Sumter HS

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12:17 am

Southgate Anderson HS

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2:52 pm

Milton HS

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12:26 am

Dixie Heights HS

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3:01 pm

East Central HS

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12:35 am

South Hills HS

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3:10 pm

Long Beach HS

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12:44 am

Lebanon HS

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12:53 am

Dorman HS

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1:02 pm

Davidson HS

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3:30 pm

Longmont HS

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1:11 pm

Coon Rapids HS

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3:39 pm

Centennial HS

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1:20 pm

West Johnston HS

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3:48 pm

Kickapoo HS

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3:57 pm

South County HS

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4:06 pm

Olentangy Liberty HS

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4:15 pm

Findlay MS

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4:24 pm

Springboro HS

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4:33 pm

Greenfield Central HS

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4:42 pm

Zionsville HS

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4:51 pm

Harrison Central HS

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5:00 pm

Centerville HS

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Round 4

Photos (clockwise from bottom left): Mountain View HS, Tulare Union HS, Hogan HS, Springstowne MS, Davis HS

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2008 Schedule

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Independent A Prelims

Time

Nutter Center

UniT

Score

Place

5:15 pm

Mountain Rush

______

_____

5:24 pm

Imperial Percussion

______

_____

5:33 pm

Twin Cities Area Independent Perc Ensemble

______

_____

5:42 pm

Full Force Percussion

______

_____

5:51 pm

Algonac Wave Percussion

______

_____

6:00 pm

Fusion Percussion

______

_____

6:09 pm

Pioneer Indoor

______

_____

6:18 pm

Intrepid Percussion

______

_____

6:27 pm

Americanos Indoor Percussion

______

_____

6:36 pm

Columbia Percussion

______

_____

6:45 pm

Breach of Silence

______

_____

6:54 pm

Farmington United Percussion

______

_____

7:03 pm

Spirit of America Percussion

______

_____

7:12 pm

Legend Independent

______

_____

7:21 pm

Inertia Percussion

______

_____

Photos (clockwise from top right): Full Force Percussion, New Haven Percussion Ensemble, Spirit of America Percussion

Thursday, April 17, 2008

scholastic A

Semi-Finals

Nutter Center Round 2

Round 1 Time

UniT

Score

Place

Time

UniT

Place

7:37 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:22 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:46 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:31 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:55 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:40 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:04 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:49 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:13 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:58 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:22 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:07 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:31 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:16 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:40 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:25 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:49 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:34 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:58 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:43 pm

__________________________

______

_____

Photos (left to right): Clovis HS, Liberty HS, Granada Hills HS

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Score

2008 Schedule

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Scholastic open

prelims Round 1

University of Dayton Arena

Round 3

Time

UniT

Score

Place

11:00 am

Score

Place

Powhatan HS

______

_____

2:40 pm

Eagan HS

______

_____

11:10 am

Cypress Springs HS

______

_____

2:50 pm

Jenison HS

______

_____

11:20 am

Novi HS

______

_____

3:00 pm

Decatur Central HS

______

_____

11:30 am

King Philip HS

______

_____

3:10 pm

Cypress Bay HS

______

_____

11:40 am

Kings HS

______

_____

3:20 pm

Kettering Fairmont HS

______

_____

11:50 am

Tate HS

______

_____

3:30 pm

Trumbull HS

______

_____

12:00 pm

Pace HS

______

_____

3:40 pm

Brookwood MS HS

______

_____

12:10 pm

Clear Brook HS

______

_____

3:50 pm

Clovis East HS

______

_____

12:20 pm

Chantilly HS

______

_____

4:00 pm

North Penn HS

______

_____

12:30 pm

Mason HS

______

_____

4:10 pm

Bellbrook HS

______

_____

Round 2

Time

UniT

Round 4

12:50 pm

Irondale HS

______

_____

4:30 pm

Monarch HS

______

_____

1:00 pm

Plainfield HS

______

_____

4:40 pm

Stamford HS

______

_____

1:10 pm

Bob Jones HS

______

_____

4:50 pm

Hilton HS

______

_____

1:20 pm

Franklin Central HS

______

_____

5:00 pm

Gulf Breeze HS

______

_____

1:30 pm

Upper Darby HS

______

_____

5:10 pm

Mt Juliet HS

______

_____

1:40 pm

Basha HS

______

_____

5:20 pm

East Lake HS

______

_____

1:50 pm

Destrehan HS

______

_____

5:30 pm

Houston HS

______

_____

2:00 pm

Fountain Valley HS

______

_____

5:40 pm

Pacifica HS

______

_____

2:10 pm

Petal HS

______

_____

5:50 pm

Fleming Island HS

______

_____

2:20 pm

Central Crossing HS

______

_____

6:00 pm

Andrew HS

______

_____

6:10 pm

Thomas Worthington HS

______

_____

Photos (left to right): Amador Valley HS, Grants Pass HS

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Scholastic concert open Prelims

Time

UniT

University of Dayton Arena

Score

Place

Time

UniT

Score

Place

6:30 pm

Bear Creek HS

______

_____

7:40 pm

Clayton HS

______

_____

6:40 pm

Milton HS

______

_____

7:50 pm

East Central HS

______

_____

6:50 pm

Mansfield HS

______

_____

8:00 pm

Naugatuck HS

______

_____

7:00 pm

Golden HS

______

_____

7:10 pm

SBEC

______

_____

7:20 pm

Muscle Shoals HS

______

_____

7:30 pm

Daphne HS

______

_____

Photos (top to bottom): Mansfield HS, Naugatuck HS

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2008 Schedule

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Scholastic concert world prelims University of Dayton Arena Time

UniT

Score

Place

8:20 pm

Tarpon Springs HS

______

_____

8:31 pm

Warsaw Community HS

______

_____

8:42 pm

Corona Del Sol HS

______

_____

8:53 pm

Downey HS

______

_____

9:04 pm

Goshen HS

______

_____

9:15 pm

Tunstall HS

______

_____

9:26 pm

Claremont HS

______

_____

Photos (left to right): Tarpon Springs HS, Claremont HS, Downey HS

Friday, April 18, 2008

Scholastic open Semi-Finals

Time

UniT

10:00 am

Nutter Center

Score

Place

__________________________

______

_____

10:10 am

__________________________

______

_____

10:20 am

__________________________

______

_____

1030 am

__________________________

______

_____

10:40 am

__________________________

______

_____

10:50 am

__________________________

______

_____

11:00 am

__________________________

______

_____

11:10 am

__________________________

______

_____

11:20 am

__________________________

______

_____

11:30 am

__________________________

______

_____

11:40 am

B REAK

Photos (left to right): Bellbrook HS, Homestead HS, Beyer HS

Time

UniT

Score

Place

11:50 am

__________________________

______

_____

12:00 am

__________________________

______

_____

12:10 am

__________________________

______

_____

12:20 am

__________________________

______

_____

12:30 pm

__________________________

______

_____

12:40 pm

__________________________

______

_____

12:50 pm

__________________________

______

_____

1:00 pm

__________________________

______

_____

1:10 pm

__________________________

______

_____

1:20 pm

__________________________

______

_____

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2008 Schedule

Friday, April 18, 2008

Independent open Prelims

Time

UniT

Score

Place

1:45 pm

Green Thunder Percussion

______

_____

1:55 pm

MBI

______

_____

2:05 pm

Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble

______

_____

2:15 pm

Atlanta Quest

______

_____

2:25 pm

LEAP

______

_____

2:35 pm

Dark Sky Percussion

______

_____

2:45 pm

Austin Independent

______

_____

2:55 pm

Speed Percussion

______

_____

3:05 pm

Motor City Percussion

______

_____

3:15 pm

B REAK Time

Nutter Center

UniT

Score

Place

3:25 pm

West Athens

______

_____

3:35 pm

Carolina Force Indoor Percussion Ensemble

______

_____

3:45 pm

Tyler Junior College

______

_____

3:55 pm

Boston University

______

_____

4:05 pm

Valley Independent Percussion

______

_____

4:15 pm

STRYKE Percussion

______

_____

4:25 pm

Palmetto Percussion

______

_____

4:35 pm

Elements Indoor Perf. Ensemble ______

_____

4:45 pm

Penn State Indoor Drumline

_____

______

Photos (clockwise from top right): Atlanta Quest, Valley Independent Percussion, Propel Percussion, Incognito, STRYKE

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2008 Schedule

Friday, April 18, 2008

Scholastic World Prelims Time

UniT

Score

Place

10:00 am

Winston Churchill HS

______

10:11 am

Ben Davis HS

10:22 am

University of Dayton Arena Time

UniT

Score

Place

_____

11:17 am

Chino Hills HS

______

_____

______

_____

11:28 am

Dartmouth HS

______

_____

Hilliard Darby HS

______

_____

11:39 am

BREAK

10:33 am

Claremont HS

______

_____

11:45 am

Arcadia HS

______

_____

10:44 am

Plymouth Canton HS

______

_____

11:56 am

Mission Viejo HS

______

_____

10:55 am

Northglenn HS

______

_____

12:07 am

Forsyth Central HS

______

_____

11:06 am

Fred J Page HS

______

_____

12:18 am

Center Grove HS

______

_____

12:29 am

Walled Lake HS

______

_____

12:40 pm

Choctawhatchee HS

______

_____

12:51 pm

Avon HS

______

_____

1:02 pm

Escambia HS

______

_____

1:13 pm

Father Ryan HS

______

_____

1:24 pm

Centerville HS

______

_____

Score

Place

Photos (clockwise from bottom right): Thousand Oaks HS, Arcadia HS, Chino Hills HS, Claremont HS

Friday, April 18, 2008

Independent World Prelims

University of Dayton Arena

Round 1 Time

Round 2 UniT

Score

Place

Time

UniT

1:45 pm

Great Lakes Percussion

______

_____

3:40 pm

Blue Knights

______

_____

1:56 pm

Pariah

______

_____

3:51 pm

Odyssey Percussion Theatre

______

_____

2:07 pm

Gateway Indoor

______

_____

4:02 pm

Matrix

______

_____

2:18 pm

Surround Sound

______

_____

4:13 pm

Music City Mystique

______

_____

2:29 pm

North Coast Academy

______

_____

4:24 pm

Freelancers

______

_____

2:40 pm

Rhythm X

______

_____

4:35 pm

Timber Creek Independent

______

_____

2:51 pm

Eastside Fury

______

_____

4:46 pm

Redline

______

_____

3:02 pm

United Percussion

______

_____

4:57 pm

Riverside Community College

______

_____

3:13 pm

Pulse Percussion

______

_____

5:08 pm

Constitution

______

_____

3:24 pm

Aimachi

______

_____

5:19 pm

Infinity

______

_____

Photos (clockwise from top right): Pulse Percussion, Gateway World, Infinity

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2008 Schedule

Friday, April 18, 2008

Scholastic a Finals

Time

UniT

University of Dayton Arena Score

Place

Time

UniT

Score

Place

5:45 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:39 pm

__________________________

______

_____

5:54 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:48 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:03 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:57 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:12 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:06 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:21 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:15 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:30 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:24 pm

__________________________

______

_____

Photos (left to right): Corydon Central HS, Centennial HS

Friday, April 18, 2008

Independent a Finals

Time

UniT

Score

Place

University of Dayton Arena

Time

UniT

Score

Place

7:40 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:16 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:49 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:25 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:58 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:34 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:07 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:43 pm

__________________________

______

_____

Photos (left to right): Breach of Silence, Legend Independent

Friday, April 18, 2008

Scholastic concert open Finals

University of Dayton Arena Time

9:00 pm

Photos (left to right): Clayton HS, Salem HS

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UniT

__________________________

Score

Place

______

_____

9:10 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:20 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:30 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:40 pm

__________________________

______

_____

2008 Schedule

Friday, April 18, 2008

Scholastic concert world Finals

Time

UniT

University of Dayton Arena

Score

Place

9:50 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:01 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:12 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:23 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:34 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:45 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:56 pm

A Class and Concert Class Finale

Photo: Corona Del Sol HS

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Scholastic open Finals

Time

UniT

Score

Place

10:00 am

__________________________

______

10:10 am

__________________________

10:20 am

University of Dayton Arena Time

UniT

Score

Place

_____

11:00 am

__________________________

______

_____

______

_____

11:10 am

__________________________

______

_____

__________________________

______

_____

11:20 am

__________________________

______

_____

10:30 am

__________________________

______

_____

11:30 am

__________________________

______

_____

10:40 am

__________________________

______

_____

11:40 am

__________________________

______

_____

10:50 am

__________________________

______

_____

11:50 am

__________________________

______

_____

Photos (left to right): Mt Juliet HS, Pacifica HS

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Independent open Finals

Time

University of Dayton Arena

UniT

Score

Place

Time

UniT

Score

Place

12:15 pm

__________________________

______

_____

1:05 pm

__________________________

______

_____

12:25 pm

__________________________

______

_____

1:15 pm

__________________________

______

_____

12:35 pm

__________________________

______

_____

1:25 pm

__________________________

______

_____

12:45 pm

__________________________

______

_____

1:35 pm

__________________________

______

_____

12:55 pm

__________________________

______

_____

1:55 pm

Open Class Finale Photo: LEAP

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

Scholastic World Finals

Time

UniT

Score

Place

University of Dayton Arena Time

UniT

Score

Place

5:00 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:08 pm

__________________________

______

_____

5:11 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:19 pm

__________________________

______

_____

5:22 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:30 pm

__________________________

______

_____

5:33 pm

__________________________

______

_____

7:41 pm

__________________________

______

_____

5:44 pm

__________________________

______

_____

5:55 pm

__________________________

______

_____

______

_____

______

_____

Score

Place

______

_____

6:06 pm 6:17 pm

__________________________

6:28 pm

B REAK

6:35 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:46 pm

__________________________

______

_____

6:57 pm

__________________________

______

_____

Photos (left to right): Avon HS, Ben Davis HS, Fred J Page HS, Center Grove HS

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Independent World Finals

Time

University of Dayton Arena

UniT

Score

Place

Time

UniT

8:00 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:06 pm

__________________________

8:11 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:17 pm

BREAK

8:22 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:25 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:33 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:36 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:44 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:47 pm

__________________________

______

_____

8:55 pm

__________________________

______

_____

9:58 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:09 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:20 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:31 pm

__________________________

______

_____

10:42 pm

__________________________

______

_____

11:00 pm

World Class Finale

Photos (left to right): Matrix, Rhythm X, Riverside Community College, Freelancers

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Thank You

Thank you

2008 World Championships Staff

WGI Sport of the Arts would like to recognize and thank all of our volunteers for their countless hours of hard work. Without their dedication and commitment, these World Championship events would not be possible.

Mark Ackerson Allan Acosta Diana Anderson Scott Anderson Dave Baker Virginia Balcerek Joe Bartko Eric Beastrom Brad Bell Judy Bollman Michael Boo Robert Cawthorne Russ Chandler Pat Cooney Terry Cooney Dave Davis Alyssa Dickens Judy Doebereiner Bryan Gaston Ronnie Gray

Madeline Green Thomas Hachmeister Nancy Hall Lyera Hammons Larry Harper Jim Hollis Sarah Hunzinger Aaron Jenkins Brian Johnson Peg Johnson Peggy Kosin Tom Kosin Kara Markworth Jason Parent Jennifer Parent Ashley Platts Michael Reed Aldo Sandoval Daniel Scafidi

Mel Schenck Jeanne Strong Jim Strong Steve Surina

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This past year WGI lost two longtime volunteers to our organization, Wayne Wengert and Harvey Wingo.

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states creating an office administration database program specific to the needs of our growing organization. Most importantly, he designed the original tabulation program to be used at all WGI contests. Wayne was elected into the WGI Hall of Fame in 1994.

Harvey Wingo Known as “Mr. UD”, Harvey was a fixture at WGI championships for decades.

Along with his wife Lois, he dedicated

himself for the entire week leading up to the event to make sure all the performers had an unforgettable championship.

When WGI went to two weekends, he stayed for the entire two weeks. He took the time to meet everyone on staff and was considered by the UD staff as family.

Photos (counterclockwise from top left): Clovis East HS, Fountain Valley HS, Centerville HS , Harvey Wingo, Wayne Wengert, Gateway World

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Photos (clockwise from top right): New Albany HS, Eastside Fury, Olympic Heights HS, Americas Independent

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Photos (counterclockwise from top left): Infinity, Spectrum, Eclectix, Corona Light, Phoenix Independent, InMotion, Father Ryan HS, Music City Mystique, Chantilly HS, Kings HS

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