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Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band “Fall Classic” Set for Saturday, October 2nd

Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 11:21am.
Save the date!
 
Trumbull High School will host its annual Golden Eagle Marching Band “Fall Classic” on Saturday, October 2nd.  This year, 14 bands from the tri-state area will compete for top-honors in this Musical Arts Conference (MAC) event.  The 140-member strong Golden Eagle Marching Band looks forward to performing in exhibition at the end of the day. Their bold and captivating show is this year is entitled "Concerto", and features Keith Emerson, of Emerson, Lake and Palmer, 'Piano Concerto no. 1'and The Prayer Cycle Movement III Hope. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
 
THSGEMB is led by band director Peter Horton, a 37 year educator who was recently honored by the Trumbull Town Council for his achievements during his two decade tenure at Trumbull High School, and assistant directors are Thomas Whitmoyer and Carman T. Dragone.
 
For more than 25 years, the Trumbull Golden Eagle Marching Band has been known throughout the United States as one of the nation's finest marching bands.  They have had the privilige of performing for three of the last four United States Presidents, most recently at the 56th Inaugural Presidential Parade in Washington D.C.  In addition, the band has performed at the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Anaheim, CA and was featured with a live remote on ABC's Good Morning America Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Coat Collection where the band had collected thousands of coats for the needy.
 

We could win $250,000!!!

Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 1:15pm.

Insanely important and urgent request of all THSGEMB Fans:

Chase Bank is offering a quick and easy way for THSGEMB to raise some money but we have to act fast. Simply put: Chase is running a contest where the top 200 charities that receive the most votes on their Facebook page will get a share of $5 million dollars. L.ast year the Phantom Regiment drum corps received a $25,000 donation this way. In this current round, one charity will receive $250,000, four runners-up will receive $100,000, and 195 others will receive $20,000.

Just think what an impact that money would have on our band!

The contest runs now through July 12... but we urge you to VOTE NOW so you don’t forget.

And PLEASE, tell ALL of your family, friends, neighbors... EVERYONE to vote for THSGEMB.

Here’s the website where you can vote for THSGEMB:

http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/61057186-trumbull-high-school-golden-eagle-marching-band-corporation


2010 Golf Tournament

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:23am.

The THSGEMB Annual Golf Tournament is Scheduled for Monday, June 28, 2010. This year we will be hosting a 9 hole event at the Tashua Glen Golf Course. This outing is limited to 72 Players and a barbeque dinner is included. Adults $75, Students 21 and under $50 and Dinner Only (No Golf) $25.00.

All questions concerning the golf tournament can be answered by contacting Barbara Whetstone at b.whetstone@hotmail.com

Take a chance with our raffle!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/30/2010 - 10:46pm.

The THSGEMB annual raffle kicks off on April 1st. Tickets cost $2.00. Six prizes will be awarded:

  • 1st Prize: Weekend Getaway for two to at the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa in Old Saybrook, CT. Includes three days/two nights accommodations in a Luxury Waterview Room, one Dinner & one Breakfast for two, and a 50 minute Swedish Massage Session for two
  • 2nd Prize: Vizio 32" LCD TV-HD 1080p, ECO friendly
  • 3rd Prize: Peavey Vypyr Combo, includes: Peavey 23 electric guitar,  Vypyr 15W amplifier, bag, ear buds, tuner, and strap
  • 4th Prize: Nikon Coolpix S70 Camera
  • 5th Prize: Phil Simms Autographed Football, Former NY Giants Quarterback
  • 6th Prize: $150.00 Gift Card redeemable at Stop & Shop

Restrictions Apply: Prizes not redeemable for cash and excludes alcoholic beverages & gratuities

THSGEMB would like to thank the following for supporting our raffle (click on their logos to visit their sites):

  

THS Color Guard Featured on WGI Website

Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 1:06pm.

“Through the silent darkness of night, the soulful search for freedom has lit our path.”

Performing on a black and green floor adorned with images of soldiers, battlefields, and patriotic symbolism ranging from WWII to Vietnam, the young ladies of Trumbull High School will pull you through the oculars of night vision goggles; portraying the tribulations of battle accompanied by Sinéad O’Connors haunting rendition of “Silent Night.”

The Trumbull High School Color Guard performs under the direction of Raymond Rhodes. Ray served as director of Trumbull from 1994 to 2007, and following a two-year hiatus to pursue his career as the Director of Human Resources for a global trade-show company based out of Norwalk, CT., he has returned in full-force for the winter of 2010 and is delighted to be back, “I think back on my humble beginnings here at Trumbull, and I am so grateful for how we have evolved as educators and performers over the years. The support we’ve received from our community, our school faculty and our parent organization has been overwhelming! I am so proud that we have assembled a truly dynamic team of designers and technicians for this season, and our students are flourishing as a result.”

John Lemire has returned as Show Designer for his 9th year with the unit, and is excited to work the phenomenal collaborative team that has been assembled. John, along with two new additions to the Trumbull family, Philip Traini and Jim Zulick, are all responsible for the movement and equipment choreography for the unit, “I have worked closely with Jim and Philip at Alter Ego over the past two season, and their talent and ambition for this activity and the performing arts in general is inspiring and an invaluable asset to the program.”

Philip's drum corps experience began with the Cadets, with whom he marched from 2000-2004, serving as color guard captain in ‘04. He has also marched with various Independent World Winter Guards, including St. Ann's and Blessed Sacrament. Philip worked with the Cheshire High School Color Guard and Winter Guard from 2001-2009 and has taught many other groups including Newtown High School, Shelton High School, Salem Blue, St John's of Beverly, The Light Brigade, The Boston Crusaders, The CT Hurricanes Drum Corps, where he is the color guard caption head, and is currently an Equipment Designer for Alter Ego Independent World.

Jim's drum corps experience began with the Cadets, with whom he marched from 2001-2005, serving as color guard captain in ’04 and drum major of the corps in ‘05. He has also marched with various Independent Winter Guards including Alter Ego, St. John’s of Beverly, and Blessed Sacrament. Jim worked with the Cheshire High School Color Guard and Winter Guard from 2005-2009 and has also taught Bethel High School, The CT Hurricanes Drum Corps, where he is the Visual Caption Head, and is currently a Movement and Equipment Designer for Alter Ego Independent World.

Megan Rexroat and Tom Dargon will head up the Technical Team at Trumbull this winter. Megan graduated from Trumbull High School in 2004 and returned to teach in the Fall of 2006. She has marched with many DCA corps along the east coast and her intense, motivational approach with the performers makes her a vital asset to the organization. Tom Dargon graduated from Trumbull in 2006 and returned to teach in the Fall of 2008. Tom has also marched with various DCA corps along the east coast and with the 2008 WGI Independent Open Gold Medalist, Alter Ego. Most recently Tom performed with the 2009 DCI Silver Medalist Carolina Crown. Both Tom and Megan are proud to be back teaching where their marching careers began!

2010 will mark Trumbull High School’s 4th season in the Scholastic World Class, and the unit will be fielding their biggest competitive unit to date with nearly 30 talented young ladies. You can catch Trumbull competing locally in the Musical Arts Conference Circuit and also in the WGI Trumbull Regional, Salem Regional, South Brunswick Regional, and WGI World Championships.

For more information about the unit, please log on to their website at: www.trumbullcolorguard.org

See the article on the WGI website at http://www.wgi.org/news/01262010-Trumbull-HS-is-quot%3BIn-Darknessquot%3B.html

Trumbull High School to Host WGI Regional World Guard Show Saturday, Feb 6th

Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 12:58pm.
Thirty winter color guard units from across the Northeast will compete at Trumbull High School this Saturday as part of a regional competition sponsored by the national organization Winter Guard International (WGI). Trumbull has had the privilege of hosting this important competition for the past three years. Participation in regional events allows the winter guard units to receive feedback from WGI judges before the culmination of the season at the WGI national championships in April.
 
Trumbull High School’s own World Guard team, which competes at the highest level of scholastic competition, will perform its program titled “In Darkness”. The ambitious program, performed on a black and green floor adorned with images of soldiers, battlefields, and patriotic symbolism, portrays the tribulations of military battle. The group’s performance is accompanied by singer Sinéad O’Connor’s haunting rendition of “Silent Night”.
 
Trumbull’s World Guard is made up of 27 girls, including freshmen through seniors. The unit captured 11th place in the WGI national championships in Dayton, Ohio last year and hopes to build on its success at the 2010 championships this April. In its review of the Scholastic World finals last year, the WGI described Trumbull’s ensemble, saying “Exuding strength, confidence and glee in everything they do, don’t be surprised if Trumbull moves to the top of the pack in the Scholastic World class in years to come.”

In color guard, or its indoor version known as winter guard, dance movements are combined with the spinning and tossing of flags, sabers, and mock rifles. Performances are evaluated rigorously on a number of criteria including equipment, movement, general effect, and ensemble.
 
Saturday’s program begins at noon and guard units will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening. Ticket prices are $13 for the preliminary competition, $15 for finals, or $25 for both.
 

WGI Regional Percussion Show Discounted Hotel Accomodations

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/09/2010 - 11:48am.

MarriottThe Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band has teamed up with Marriott to bring WGI percussion units incredible discounts on luxury accomodations at the Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway.

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THSGEMB Coat Drive Kicks Off

Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/07/2009 - 8:55pm.
In what they hope will become an annual tradition, the students of the Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band are collaborating once again with ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) to collect new and gently used coats for donation to local charities.
 
The coat drive is part of GMA’s national campaign and will benefit local organizations such as the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. In addition to coats, new and gently used hats, gloves, mittens and scarves will also be accepted.
 
Donations can be made at various drop-off locations around Trumbull, including Town Hall, the main library, Stop and Shop, Porricelli’s, and various churches. Most Trumbull public schools will also be accepting donations and flyers will be sent home with students. The deadline for donations is at noon on Wednesday, November 25.
 
Last December, the band presented nearly 3,500 coats during a live broadcast of Good Morning America from Town Hall. The students have welcomed the opportunity to take on this service project as their way of thanking the people of Trumbull for their generous support of the band throughout the year. The Golden Eagles ask for everyone’s help again this year as they seek to spread the warmth this holiday season.
 

Classic Volunteer Job Description

Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 4:44pm.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Admissions:
Volunteers set up ticket booth, hang signs, and get money, hand stamps, etc., ready for gate opening. Volunteers then collect admissions money from spectators, or check listings for non-paying guests (door-to-door and public officials, etc.) and stamp hands. Other responsibilities include checking stamps at the gate and selling ad books.
 
Air Grams:
The Air Gram booth is located close to the audience for convenient access to spectators that would like to purchase them for participating band members. Primary responsibilities are to hand the interested spectator an air gram form, along with a pen, and collect their payment and filled out form.
 
Field Crew:
This team is the right hand of the Classic Chairs and volunteers may be asked to help wherever help is needed on the day of the Classic. The field crew has some split shifts, where they work for two hours on Friday night and another two hours on Saturday morning. There are also non-split shift time slots. Some off the activities include:
·         Stringing lights, setting up the large food tent, gathering supplies from the storage container
·         Marking off walkways and bleachers for judges and special guests
·         Arranging the chairs for the top of the press box for videotaping.
·         Turn on water for food tent.
·         Use golf cart to run errands for other chairs.
·         Run errands for supplies, parking, food, etc.
·         Help with general set-up and clean-up.
·         Help with custodial or electrical issues
 
Food:
Volunteers ….
 
Judges Food:
Volunteers set up the hosting room and prepare and serve snacks, dinner, and dessert to the Judges during the Classic and then clean up the room afterward.
 
Merchandise:
Volunteers sell THS apparel …
 
 
 
Parking:
Parking personnel are located throughout the Hillcrest and THS lots and at the entrances. Volunteers are located at Hillcrest to direct the busses and equipment trucks where to park and to help direct the traffic into the parking spaces. Volunteers will also check for empty spaces in the previously filled lots and fill them as needed.
 
Reception:
Reception greets all guest school busses as they arrive and introduce themselves; act as contacts for questions, issues, problems, etc. Volunteers board the busses for each band and stamp the hands of the band members. Bands are given their schedules and directed to the appropriate staging areas/gates.
 
Runners:
Volunteers are customarily the 7th and 8th grade siblings of GEMB members. They get the judges scores from the judging area on top of the bleachers and from the judges on the field. Once all scores are obtained, they are taken to the judges’ room, usually in the Senior Lounge.
 
Script Writer:
A chair is needed to create the announcers' script before the show. Research is done before the Classic to gather information on the performing bands (bios, etc.) and populate an existing template with the information.
 
Security:
Volunteers operate the gates at the equipment entrance and band entrances on the field and collect the money from various sales areas and delivery the money to the counting house.
 
Set-up
Volunteers set up tents, tables and chairs, on the Friday night and Saturday morning before the start of the Classic. They may also assist the Food chair to transport the grill, freezers, tables, and food they may need.
 
Clean-up:
Volunteers are responsible for break down and all clean up after the Classic. That includes, but is not limited to, taking down all the tents, tables and chairs, and clean up the grounds on the Saturday night and Sunday morning after the Classic. The clean-up crew works on a split shift Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
 
Souvenirs:
Volunteers sell candy, band buttons, pins, and other merchandise to spectators. The chairs may call on volunteers to assemble band buttons, or purchase merchandise, in advance of the Classic.
 

LAZER AND ICE FUNDRAISER Sat. Aug 21st

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:20pm.


LAZER AND ICE FUNDRAISER
Sat. Aug 21st 7:00pm– 9:30pm
An evening of Lazer Tag and Ice Skating
for $20 per person benefiting our band*.

 

This event is open to EVERYONE!

FIRE and ICE- Multiple lazer games, each a one-of-a-kind, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping
adventure.  Our jungle themed arena features lush tropical foliage, state of the art sound system,
fog machine and more surprises. Unlimited ice skating throughout the evening.

*Top of the line skate rentals are available at an extra cost.

To participate, click here to download a form for purchasing tickets.  Please follow all directions
on the form. Thank you for supporting the Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band!

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