Come and see what we are all about!!  7/14/08 MARKSMEN ALUMNI WIN BEST MUSICAL UNIT AT JULY 12 FIREMEN’S PARADE IN GLENVILLE , NY Today we were notified that the Marksmen Alumni were judged the best musical unit in the Glenville, NY parade.  Kip (snare drummer) will represent us and accept our award Tuesday night, 7/15, at the formal presentation.  The judging for this award includes color guard appearance, music performance (brass and percussion), and overall marching ability.  Congratulations to all for another stellar job!     The next 2 confirmed performances are: Sunday 8/17 - Appreciation Concert at the KofC, and Sunday 8/24 – Benefit Concert at Shriner’s Hospital in Springfield .  We still do not have confirmation for the August 3 gig in New Bedford .  The next Tuesday night rehearsal is July 22.   It is important for all to attend as we need to prepare for the 2 upcoming concert performances. Thank you all for another professional, well done job on the 12th.  Valerie  The Marksmen Alumni  Drum and Bugle Corps The Marksmen Alumni is always looking for new members who want to be part of an organization with a welcoming attitude where playing music, performing, and keeping alive the spirit of drum and bugle corps are the priorities. Reasons You Should Check Us Out • Friendly atmosphere • The fun and spirit of drum corps, but no competitions • 8-10 performances each year • No charge for membership • Instrument/equipment, uniforms, and instruction provided What We Do and What We Play The Marksmen Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps is a parade and concert performance organization dedicated to the spirit and pageantry of drum and bugle corps.  The mission of the Corps is to deliver to our audiences an exciting and energetic musical and visual show, while providing a satisfying experience to our members.  The Marksmen Alumni’s goal is to always deliver a quality product, and we take achieving that goal very seriously.  The Corps performs throughout New England between the months of March and November to a collective audience of 600,000.  Our repertoire consists of all the Armed Forces songs and various patriotic tunes, Broadway show tunes, some popular arrangements, a bit of jazz, and a unique and beautiful arrangement of our signature song, I Believe. Who We Are and Why We Are The Marksmen Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps is comprised of adult members from MA, CT and NY.  The members are a group of people who enjoy playing music, marching and performing, and the camaraderie and team spirit we feel and generate when we are together.  The values of pride, discipline, and commitment have always been, and remain at, the core of the Marksmen organization.  By providing a satisfying experience for our audiences, we have found a pleasant, enjoyable way to maintain a relationship with an activity that has been an important part of our lives. General Information The original Springfield Marksmen Drum and Bugle Corps was a successful, competitive organization that spanned almost three decades.  Twenty years after the original group disbanded, a reunion was organized.  From that gathering in 1989 the Alumni Corps was born.  New members, 16 years of age and up, are always welcome.  Rehearsals are held at the Chicopee Knights of Columbus Council #69 on Granby Road most Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 PM.  There is no charge for membership or participation.