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Brass Hysteria BRASS HYSTERIA IS COMING!!!
BRASS HYSTERIA IS COMING!!!

The 4th annual Brass Hysteria DCA competition and performance exhibition is June 28th at Denton Ryan High School.

Click here to access the flyer for more information.  And return here often for more informational updates, including a link to the updated Brass Hysteria website.

Next Rehearsal (2-Day Camp)   May 17th - 9:00am to 7:00pm
May 18th - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Visit the registration page for more information about try-outs and membership requirements.  Click here or the 'Register' link above.

For more information or directions, please call (972) 437-6974 or email  info@frontiercorps.org.  Rehearsal will take place at Calhoun Middle School.
(Rehearsal location may change...please stay tuned)

Registration will begin at 8:00am...rehearsal begins promptly at 9:00am.  Dues are $25.

What you will need:
  • Come prepared with all music memorized.  Check the Frontier Music Depot for music / drill updates.  Please bring the following:
    • Wear good workout clothes and comfortable shoes.
    • Protection from the sun...sunscreen, visors or hats, sunglasses, etc.
    • Water should be available, but bring your own container.  Regardless of the weather, you need to stay hydrated.
    • Drill charts and/or coordinates, a Dot Book for drill and notes and a pencil (mechanical works best).

Frontier to Perform at Dallas Diamonds Game
Dallas Diamonds logo The Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps will be providing a standstill performance at halftime of the Dallas Diamond vs. Iowa Crush football game on Saturday, May 17th.  Halftime is scheduled to be around 7:45pm at Pennington Field in Bedford, TX.  Family, friends and fans of Frontier are encouraged to come watch and listen...this will be a great opportunity to get a sneak peek of Fronter's 2008 field production, There and Back Again.

Frontier Camp Report: April 26th - 27th by Scott Wolfe

Frontier completed a busy weekend of recruiting, rehearsing and performing.  By the end of the weekend no less than six new faces had joined the corps and nearly completed the search for 2008 performers.  A nearly full staff was in town and the show began to look like a drum corps show!

Camp pictures

Saturday was a beautiful day of sunshine, 75 degrees and mild winds.  The corps was able to relearn the first half of the opener with the solidified brass numbers.  The drum line and color guard joined the brass and learned much of the opener.  The corps spent some time working on music in sectionals and then performed in public for the first time in 2008.  The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival saw the debut of the corps with selections from the 2008 show (“Ride” and “I’ll Be Seeing You”), the parade tune of “Vehicle” and a revisit of 2007’s “Born to Be Wild”.  The show was well received by friends and family as well as those seeing the corps for the first time.

Frontier plays the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival

Sunday’s weather was not nearly as pleasant.  The morning started with a mild rain, temperatures in the upper 40’s and a bit of a stiff breeze.  Since it’s drum corps, rehearsal was not called off.  The corps dug in and put more of the opener drill on the field.  By the end of the day, the opener of “Ride” was completely on the field.   The corps is moving and there will be plenty of eye candy for audiences this summer.   With lots of integration, the show should HAVE some wow moments that are quite memorable.

After lunch the brass read through the new closer.  The Michael Buble tune “Home” is replacing “Scootin on a Hardrock.”  It was apparent that the music would be a good fit for not only the show, but the performers!  It is an opportunity to show off a nice brass blend and allow the corps to finish the show with a strong showing.  There are more changes to the music, but it was very apparent what the staff had in mind and most expressed thanks for a new closer.

The modified uniform for the corps proper was displayed over the weekend.  (See photo to the left.)  Chris Smith completed the design and had a mock up for all to view.  It too was a breath of fresh air and will provide the corps a cleaner and crisper look this summer. Frontier 2008 Uniform

For those guard and pit percussion still on the fence, Frontier can still use your talent.  However, for the first time in the history of the corps, the brass line is set and the line is full prior to the summer!   A couple of high brass instruments could be inserted into the show if the fit is right, but going forward, the line is set and Frontier will work to present a challenging and entertaining show.  If the drill that was put on the field is an indication of the rest of the show design and enthusiastic performance, the 2008 edition of Frontier will be a fun “ride.”


Frontier Announces its...
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There and Back Again

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Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps is an ensemble within Frontier Performing Arts Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas.

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3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Box #18 Dallas, TX  75219
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