RGV Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps
3 Time Open Class Finalists
2011 DCI "Most Improved" Drum Corps
Genesis Announces its 3rd Annual Raffle!
ONLINE PURCHASE DISCOUNT!
1 Ticket = $10
2 Tickets = $18
3 Tickets = $25
4 Tickets = $30
5 Tickets = $35
10 TICKETS = $65
Grand Prize: 15" Macbook Pro!
Second Prize: 13" Macbook Pro
Third Prize: iPad 2
Fourth Prize: $200 Visa Gift Card
Fifth Prize: $100 Visa Gift Card
Sixth Prize: $50 Visa Gift Card
Seventh - Tenth Prizes: $25 Visa Gift Card
All proceeds from this raffle will be put towards the 2013 Uniform Purchase as well as additional musical instruments. A portion of each ticket sold will also be used towards membership tuition scholarships! Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased here.
Please consider a contribution to our program, every dollar changes a students life and provides an experience like no other.
Mike Huestis becomes part of the Genesis Design Team for 2013!!
Genesis adds to its great design team with the addition of Mike Huestis as Front Ensemble Designer and Percussion Consultant.
Michael Huestis has been involved in music education since 1991 and is currently teaching at The Colony High School in North Dallas.
Michael’s drum corps career includes the Velvet Knights, Freelancers and Blue Devils. His Bachelor of Music Degree was earned from the University of North Texas where he performed with the U.N.T. drum line, Steel Band, the Brazilian Ensemble, Afro-Cuban Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. Michael earned a Masters in Percussion Performance from B.Y.U. serving as a graduate assistant for the Cougar Drumline and Latin-Jazz Ensemble. Michael has studied with David Glyde, Shawn Glyde, Paul Rennick, Ron Fink, Dr. Jon Kellis, Dr. Ronald Brough and Dr. Robert Scheitroma.
In addition to his numerous arranging and recording credits, Michael is a highly sought after composer and arranger with compositions published by JKS Music, Rowloff, and Key Poulan Publications. Michael is the author of the classroom method, “Developing the Percussionist-Musician” which was developed for his middle school and high school students.
For more info on Mr. Huestis you can visit www.huestismusic.com
And for more on his book "Developing the Percussionist-Musician" just click here.
Genesis signs with
Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps has officially signed with Vic Firth!
"We are extremely excited to be representing this fine brand! It was only a natural transition as many of our current percussion instructors are VIc Firth Artists and Educators." says Executive Director Chris Magonigal. "With our percussion program on the rise our staff felt that this was a great move to secure our growth and expand our level of performance."
