Green Thunder Percussion presents rEvolution
Friday, February 15th, 2013 - 4:40 PM
By Christopher Lugo
After its highest placement and score in history last season, Green Thunder Percussion (GTP), the Independent Open Class percussion ensemble presented by The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, is pleased to present its 2013 production, rEvolution.
A rEvolution (from the Latin word revolutio, a turn around ) is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time. Drawing from both the continuous sociopolitical changes that occur, as well as the orbital path, or revolution , of an object around another, GTP looks to take the audience on a ride that will change it all.
This year's 34-member cast (20 drum line; 14 front ensemble) consists of young performers from the Chicagoland area, southern Illinois, and northwest Indiana. The 2013 edition of Green Thunder features 22 returning members, which is the largest veteran presence in GTP's history.
Green Thunder is also proud to announce the addition of Alan Miller to the design team as composer and arranger for the group's sixth competitive season in 2013. Miller is currently the staff coordinator and a percussion composer/arranger for The Cavaliers, and he will be joining Pete Weber and Lloyd Puckitt on GTP's creative team.
"We are extremely honored to have Alan on board this year, and we can not wait to bring his music to life as the 'rEvolution' begins ," said Green Thunder Percussion director, Joe Roach.
The instruction staff includes Brian Spicer, Billy Spicer, Lloyd Puckitt, and Paul Wiercioch, with newcomers Justin Brenneman, Tim Strenning, Dan Russie, Andy Rhebergen, Dan Flynn and the 2013 Cavalier drum sergeants, Jesse Backes and Erick Eckstrom.
"Green Thunder Percussion was originally started to encourage local talent to pursue The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps," added Roach. "Since its inception, GTP has graduated 10 members into The Cavaliers, including the 2013 drum sergeants. Even more GTP members and alumni have gone on to march in DCI and WGI world class groups!"
Green Thunder is under the direction of Joe Roach and management of Paul Wiercioch. Adminstrative support from Sue Flynn; Exec. VP of The Cavaliers, Dave Flynn; and Scott Rhebergen.
GTP would like to thank its strategic partners and suppliers, including Innovative Percussion, Yamaha, Remo, Zildjian, Fred J. Miller, Inc., and McCormicks.
2013 Performance ScheduleWGI Indianapolis Percussion Regional
Indianapolis, INDates: February 16-17, 2013
Venue: Franklin Central HS
Event Information: http://wgi.org/event-details/02162013-Percussion-Indianapolis-Regional.html
Green Thunder Percussion Home Show - MidWest Color Guard Circuit
Batavia, ILDate: Sunday, February 24, 2013
Venue: Batavia HS
Event Information: http://www.midwestcolorguard.com/2013/022413BataviaContestInfo.pdf
Contest Schedule: http://www.midwestcolorguard.com/2013/022413BataviaSchedule.pdf
WGI Mid South Percussion Championship
Bowling Green, KYDates: March 23-24, 2013
Venue: E. A. Diddle Arena - Western Kentucky University
Event Information: http://wgi.org/event-details/03232013-Percussion-Mid-South-Percussion-Championship.html
Midwest Percussion Cooperative - Naperville Central
Naperville, ILDate: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Venue: Naperville Central HS
Event Information: http://www.midwestpc.org/?p=161
Green Thunder Percussion - Open House
Batavia, ILDate: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Venue: Batavia HS
Event Information: TBA
2013 WGI Percussion World Championships
Dayton, OHDates: April 18-20, 2013
Location: Dayton, OH
Event Information: https://www.wgi.org/contents/World-Championships.html
About Green Thunder Percussion (GTP)
Green Thunder Percussion (GTP) is an Independent Open Class marching percussion ensemble participating in the Winter Guard International (WGI) circuit. GTP is open to young men in the Chicago area, and concurrently serves as an ideal preparation resource for those interested in auditioning for The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. Through performance opportunities in competitive and non-competitive environments across the Midwest, Green Thunder Percussion provides a percussion outlet for advanced players under the instruction of some of the most talented and skilled percussive educators in the nation.
Green Thunder Percussion is proudly presented by The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps of Rosemont, Ill.
GreenThunderPercussion.org
About The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps
Founded in 1948, The Cavaliers are one of the most successful drum and bugle corps in history, winning 20 national championships, including seven Drum Corps International world championships since 1992. Each summer, 150 male brass, percussion and color guard performers aged 16-22 present a marching music show considered among the most challenging and original in the world.
The group performs at more than 30 competitions across the US and for more than 100,000 fans. Along the way, the young men not only learn about music and performing, but have a life-changing experience based on excellence, teamwork and camaraderie.
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization sponsored by The Village of Rosemont, Illinois.
Cavaliers.org
