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Frontier (Dallas, TX) is hosting an 'Open House' for interested colorguard performers on April 22nd. Now that WGI 2006 is complete, our incredible line-up of current performers would like to extend the invitation to winter guard participants to join them for the April 22nd rehearsal. We will also be welcoming back current Frontier members who were on hiatus in order to compete or instruct WGI ensembles. Current Frontier colorguard members come from a variety of successful drum corps, winter guard and high school/college programs. In 2005, Frontier had an incredible and record-breaking first season. 2006 is shaping up to be even more so. Frontier is an all-age corps that competes in DCA-Central and DCA. Frontier's schedule allows its members to balance a career, family, school, and other commitments. Frontier rehearsals and performances are all weekend based. Please join us on Saturday, April 22 (9 am to 7 pm) and Sunday, April 23 (9 am to 1 pm) at South Grand Prairie High School, located at 301 W. Warrior Tr. Grand Prairie, TX. Terrance Jordan Frontier is excited to have Terrance Jordan, aka 'TJ' as the Colorguard Caption Head for 2006. "TJ" teaches at Sachse HS, Terrell HS and works as a visual consultant with the Red Oak HS Indoor Percussion Line. He is on staff with Ars Nova (4th place in IO at the 2006 WGI World Championships), and works as a consultant to Midwestern State University. TJ also is an alumnus of the Colts, Cavaliers, Madison and the Cadets) James Thomas Frontier is pleased to announce the addition of James Thomas as Ensemble Coordinator for 2006, and is working heavily with the guard and visual programs on integration and visual effect. James is an alumnus of the Santa Clara Vanguard "B" Corps, San Jose Raiders, Seattle Imperials, and a former instructor of Lone Star. James has been involved in the pageantry arts world for over 25 years in both teaching and performing capacities. Currently he is the guard caption head and designer for both Coppell and Wylie, designer for Creekview and Southlake, as well as formerly of LD Bell (BOA Regional Champs and 4th place Grand Nationals). He is also a production designer with Bowl Games of America where he has had the opportunity to design and choreograph productions for the Nokia Sugar Bowl, The Fed Ex Orange Bowl, The Axa/Equity Liberty Bowl and the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Erin Wildrick Erin comes to Frontier from Lawton, Oklahoma. She has designed for Quinte Sound Machine Drum Corps and Jordan Elbridge HS. Erin was part of the Syracuse Visual Ensemble WG & Syracuse Brigadiers Drum & Bugle Corps (WGI IO Class Silver Medallist, DCA World Champion Syracuse Brigadiers Guard). Currently Erin is a Guard Designer for Duncan High School Marching Band and Winterguard in Duncan, OK. She is looking forward to being a part of Frontier! "No matter where you go and what you've done...the most important performance is the next one." Frontier will also be welcoming other talented members of the winterguard and drum corps community to the staff as consultants and technicians for 2006. Matt Garrett of Ars Nova, Diunte White (Marched Bluecoats and Northern Lights. And instructed with Revolution), Judy Nelson (formerly of the Blue Devils), Jimmy Wood (formerly of The Cadets), and others. Interested in marching with Frontier check out our website, sign up for the newsletter and get more information about upcoming rehearsals: www.frontiercorps.org. Interested parties can get more information by emailing Bruce Thompson, Colorguard Captain at colorguard@frontiercorps.org

Frontier (Dallas, TX) Announces Drum Majors For 2006 Season by Shannon Reynolds - March 29, 2006 Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce its two drum majors for the 2006 season: Shaney Gulick and Megan Czerwieski. Shaney returns to the drum major podium from the 2005 season while Mega joins Frontier this season, easily filling her drum major roll. Frontier is thrilled to have both Shaney and Megan, two very talented and enthusiastic leaders. Shaney was drum major for two years at Castle High School in Newburgh, IN (1995-1996) and won 9 out of 11 drum major caption awards all over the state during that time, including best drum major at 1995 Fiesta Bowl National Championships. In addition to attending Indiana State University Drum Major School, Shaney instructed at a number of high schools in Indiana. Shaney helped lead Frontier in its heroically successful innaugural season. Megan holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University. While at Baylor, Megan was a member of the Golden Wave Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra, and held the position of 2nd horn in the Waco Symphony for the 2004-2005 season. Megan currently teaches band at Barnett Junior High and Starrett and West Elementaries in Arlington ISD. She is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association. Congratulations to Shaney and Megan!

Frontier Performing Arts Association (FPAA) and the Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) are sharing the stage for a second time. Join FPAA and TCC at the Meyerson Symphony Center in downtown Dallas on April 2nd & April 5th at 8 p.m. for a show entitled 'Songs of Our Nation'. "Major events and social movements in America have always been accompanied by musical expression," said Dr. Timothy Seelig, Artistic Director for TCC. "The songs are as varied as the people. Yet the themes expressed are common to all: freedom,justice and equality. Singing is as American as baseball, ballots and apple pie. Even in the darkest of times, there is always humor and an irrepressible lust for life. What could be more American than 'Shenandoah','Strike Up The Band', 'Chattanooga Choo Choo', 'Over the Rainbow' or 'Blowin' in the Wind'. You will leave this concert tapping your toes and humming your favorite tunes." FPAA is represented in the TCC concerts by Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps and Open Range brass ensemble. For more information about Turtle Creek Chorale visit www.turtlecreek.org. For FPAA, visit www.frontiercorps.org. For show tickets, call Monique Moore at 214.526.3214 ext 102. Mention that you are a friend of Frontier and receive a 20% discount! FPAA and TCC hope to see you in Dallas Sunday, April 2, 2006 and Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. In addition, look for exciting announcements in the near future about TCC and Frontier for the 2006 Christmas concert season.

Dallas, TX - Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps has been selected to perform at the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival in Denton, TX on Saturday, April 29th. Frontier's performance will be among a host of regional and national musical acts performing that weekend including Brave Combo and blues guitarist Robert Cray. The corps will perform its' full musical program in standstill starting at 8p.m. on the Festival stage. "We're thrilled to be a part of this wonderful celebration of music and art," said Jayson Payne, Communications Director of Frontier Performing Arts Association, the non-profit community arts umbrella organization founded in 2004 in Dallas.

Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps wants YOU! We're recruiting experienced, motivated individuals (all ages) to join us for our upcoming competitive season, culminating in our second appearance at the DCA finals in Rochester, New York. The next music-only rehearsal is February 11th, with the next full corps rehearsal on February 25th. Both rehearsals will be held at South Grand Prairie High School from 9 am to 7 pm. *Brass - There are several spots open for soprano (trumpet), and baritone (trombone, baritone), though other experienced players are still welcome. Please e-mail brass@frontiercorps.org by February 9th for info.

Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps of Dallas, TX has announced their 2006 Production

2006 Frontier Open House; First Camp Update January 15, 2006 The third weekend of January hosted the first camp of the 2006 season. Rehearsals were held in Carrollton, at Creekview High School and the members happily welcomed the cool Texas weather, which is quite a change from our summer camps. We experienced a great turn out of alumni and new members which after the welcome meeting held by Chris Green, executive director and Jeff Nelson, assistant corps director, broke into sections and began rehearsing. "The organization as a whole extended a warm welcome that was all about one group focused on a common goal," Sam "Wombat" McGee, former Racine Kilt and new Frontier member. The morning sectionals were productive and successful. The color guard worked on equipment basics and a routine featuring the flags, rifles and sabres. The pit and battery practiced exercises. The brass spent the am hours working on fundamentals with Chris Green and Ensemble Brass Tech - Roger Williams. In addition to playing exercises a piece by Eric Whitacker entitled "Lux Arumque" and also "Firedance" arranged by Chuck Naffier our 2006 show closer were rehearsed too. All sections broke for lunch and upon return enjoyed some fresh air and marching fundamentals. Marching Caption Head, John

2006 season Open House is Saturday, January 14th, 2006. Frontier Drum & Bugle Corps is entering our second year! Join us for an exciting new season with excellent performance opportunities. Frontier will be having an Open House informational meeting and first rehearsal of the 2006 season on Saturday, January 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Creekview High School in Carrollton, TX. Everyone is invited to attend: new members, returning veterans, volunteers, and supporters, and anyone else who wants to watch and listen. Bring your family and friends! There will be many surprises! The cost of the day is just $35 which goes toward your dues for the season. Please come out and join us for some music and fun on Saturday, January 14th. R.S.V.P. today with your name, address, email, phone and section. Please visit our website at www.frontiercorps.org, for more specific information. Sincerely, Shannon Reynolds Frontier Marketing Coordinator