IN STADIUMS THIS SUMMER - DEMONS & ANGELS!
DEBUTS JUNE 20 – WILDWOOD, NJ
2009 Reading Buccaneers Movie Poster
The 2009 Reading Buccaneers proudly present, for your listening and viewing pleasure, Demons & Angels. Designed by Buccaneers creative service guru Jeffrey Zehner, this year’s movie poster is a perfect keepsake of what is sure to be a memorable show. Get your copy at the Buccaneers souvenir table this summer!
BUCCANEERS WINTER REPORT AND HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
SPRING PREVIEW, MAY 9
The Reading Buccaneers are pleased to provide this end-of-winter report and highlights video to our fans. Produced by percussion section leader Matthew "Matty" Urquhart, the video contains audio footage from January and February rehearsal camps and video through March 15.
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BUCS BEATS '08
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Get/Update Flash PLayerThe Reading Buccaneers are pleased to present Bucs Beats 2008. Created by percussion section leader Matthew "Matty" Urquhart and Battery Coordinator Chris Feist, Bucs Beats 2008 is the second installment of the popular video scrapbook featuring the extraordinary Buccaneers percussion section.
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DCA CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS AND HOTEL ROOMS!
Get Yours Through the Buccaneers!.
To all Buccaneers Alumni, Family, and Friends:
The Reading Buccaneers and the Buccaneer Alumni Association are pleased to announce that we have a block of tickets for the 2009 DCA World Championships in Rochester, NY September 4, 5 and 6, and a block of hotel rooms available for the weekend.
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READING BUCCANEERS ANNOUNCE 2009 PROGRAM
“Demons & Angels”
Winter Camp #1 Set for December 6 & 7
Reading, PA (November 30, 2008) – The four-time defending Drum Corps Associates world champion Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps today unveiled its 2009 program, “DEMONS & ANGELS” to a large and enthusiastic crowd assembled for the corps’ annual Membership Day open house at Twin Valley High School, Elverson, PA. Continued ...
Buccaneers Announce 2009 Percussion Team
READING, PA (November 23, 2008) - The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps today announced the designers and instructors that will lead the corps' percussion section for the 2009 season.
"The Buccaneers' percussion program is outstanding," said staff coordinator Carl Ruocco. "Every year, I'm in awe of what this ensemble accomplishes with only weekends to rehearse, and a shortened winter rehearsal schedule due to indoor programs. This ensemble's success is a tribute not only to the great talent that fills the line each year, but also to the great writing and teaching that Rich Hammond and his entire team bring to the table. We're looking to set a new standard for excellence and musicality in 2009." Continued ...
Buccaneers Announce 2009 Visual and Color Guard Designers and Instructors
READING, PA (November 15, 2008) - The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps announced its visual and color guard design and instructional team for the 2009 season.
"This staff is exceptional," said Buccaneers Staff Coordinator Carl Ruocco. "The Buccaneers have traditionally enjoyed a strong visual program. This is due not only to the talent of the staff and membership, but also its commitment to teamwork and building a well-coordinated program. This visual team works well together and designs and teaches a program that fits seamlessly with the musical production." Ruocco expects to continue in that tradition in 2009. "We will raise the visual bar again this year," he said.Continued ...
Buccaneer Alumni Corps Announces 2009 Membership Open House
Announce Design/Instructional Team and 2009 Repertoire
READING, PA (November 3, 2008) - The Buccaneer Alumni Association today announced the 2009 Membership Open House for the Buccaneer Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps. All persons interested in learning more about the Buccaneer Alumni Association and the Alumni Corps are invited to attend.
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Buccaneers to Host Membership Day 2009
Annual Open House Set For Sunday, November 30, 2008
READING, PA (October 13, 2008) - The four-time defending Drum Corps Associates world champion Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps today announced the scheduling of the corps' annual membership open house, MEMBERSHIP DAY 2009. Continued ...
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Reading Buccaneers Announce 2008 Inductees to Buccaneers Hall of Fame
Reading, PA (November 15, 2008) - The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps and Buccaneer Alumni Association announced today that Ken Honsberger, Ralph Pace, Jay Landis and Randy Mutter will be inducted into the Buccaneers Hall of Fame at the corps' annual year-end banquet on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Continued ...
Meet The 2009 Buccaneers Brass Staff
Buccaneers Announce 2009 Brass Design and Instructional Team
READING, PA (October 24, 2008) - The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps announced today its complete brass design and instructional staff for the 2009 season. Continued ...
Reading Buccaneers Capture Eighth World Championship
Complete Fourth Consecutive Undefeated Championship Season
READING, PA (September 2, 2008) – The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps captured its eighth world title over Labor Day weekend with two wins at the 44th Annual Drum Corps Associates World Championships at Paetec Park in Rochester, NY.
The win completed an undefeated season and marked the fourth consecutive undefeated championship for the Reading-based corps. Since June, 2005, the corps has won every contest it has entered, a streak of 39 wins. The corps set a record during the preliminary round of competition on Saturday night with a score of 98.138 out of 100.
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Buccaneers Design and Instructional Leadership to Return for 2009 Campaign
Membership Day 2009 Announced
READING, PA (August 31, 2008) - The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps announced today that the corps' design and instructional nucleus will return to lead the corps for the 2009 season.
Returning as Staff Coordinator will be Carl Ruocco. Rich Hammond will reprise his roles as Program Coordinator and Percussion Arranger and Caption Head. Jay Bocook's brass arrangements will be taught to the corps by a staff led by Caption Head Gino Cipriani and Assistant Caption Head Michael Britcher. Mark Lortz will again write the front ensemble book and Christopher Feist will coordinate the percussion battery. Steve Vincent will return as Color Guard Designer and Caption Head, and Bobby Jones will return as Visual Designer and Caption Head.
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