I have 2 children Madison - 11 years old and Bailey - 7 years old

I have been in the mortgage field for 21 years and currently working for M & T Bank. I used to do mortgage financing for MR. B!

I am currently involved in running the kids to dance class, girl scouts and soccer practices. My family still enjoy visiting practices and seeing shows when we can.

Married to Mike for 13 years. We have 3 boys, Andrew(12), Samuel(8) and Elijah(6).

After various jobs in the drafting field over the years, I finally work for myself designing houses and drafting the plans.

Sadly-I am not involved anymore. Sam has started drums in the school band, so there is hope for the future generation. I still catch the occasional show, hoping to see old friends.

Marched with the Rochester Crusaders from '97-'03 went to the Empire Statesmen Family in '04 Won my 1st and only (so far) DCA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in Scranton P.A. currently not Marching.

Became A Firefighter in Brighton NY graduated the fire academy in Spring of '05 and currently Volunteer for the Rochester Fire Department Protectives with hopes of becoming a Firefighter for the city of Rochester.

I've been married to my wife Jan for twenty four years and have two son's Eric and Brian.

Eric is attending RIT and Brian is a student at Albion High School.

I'm a electrician with the Dept. of Corrections here in Albion for the past twenty three years.

I was the brass caption head, arranger, soloist and instructor.

I have a BA in Music, and have been a Middle School Band director.

I am a member of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame, inducted in 1995, basically because of the Empire Statesmen’s success during the early nineties…those were great years with great people!!!

I presently have my own business in the competitive arts as I arrange music and consult for many marching bands throughout the northeast US. I also teach and arrange for numerous Alumni corps, including Mighty St. Joes, the Erie Thunderbirds, and Prime Time Brass. I am still the arranger for the Rochester Crusaders (DCA) as well.

I am an active performer with Prime Time Brass, and have begun performing again locally as a freelance trumpet player. I still love teaching as I have my hands in 4 bands from Long Island and downstate NY.

I am also an active music judge for the Calvalcade of Bands and NYSFBC. I love this activity and have been involved in it since 1966…celebrating 40 years this year.

Mr. B will never be forgotten, as he was the one that inspired me to teach music again. Even though I have taught and arranged music for many other DCA corps, I will always be a Statesman in heart.

College/Career: Ohio State University Marching Band/Naval aviation, aerospace defense

Write "Cozy's Corner" for DCWorld. Founded/directed Mirage, Sr., DCM and DCA '95 and '96.

Marched Racine Kilties Sr. off and on 1999 - 2003.

Run mid- and low brass DCA I&E. DCA contest staff.

I have been a Monroe County 911 Telecommunicator since 2001. Graduated from MCC in 2000 with a AS in Criminal Justice. I plan to graduate from Suny Brockport with my BA in 2007, also in Criminal Justice.

Drum corps has always been a part of my life. My mother marched as a teenager in the Emerald Cadets. Both Mom and Dad were involved with chaperoning and driving the bus when we were young. My sister Barb Fitch (Baker) starting marching before I was born, giving me little choice but to follow her into the Greece Shoreliners when I was finally old enough.

Years later I again followed her into the Statesmen. Even though I no longer march drum corps is still a major part of my life. Barb and I plan our vacations together around the DCI Championship shows allowing us to continue traveling.

I will be married as of September of 2006, can you believe it! He is a great guy, even though he has never marched drum corps. At least he did marching band in Texas.. lol.

Only marching members understand the extended family that you are blessed with from being part of such a great activity. I miss the "old times" and know that I think of all of you often.

Married Danielle Wife.. 3 boys Ken 14 Kristopher 11 Kyle 8

Career: Electronic Technician

Currently enrolled full time student Oswego State Music Program

I will be an Empire Statesmen for life.. The friends I met became my family and the memories of all the great times are forever etched in me and make me part of who I am. Thanks Mr. B and David

An Official Porkchop

Sr Analyst Business Systems - HSBC Bank (yes, still a computer geek).

2003 - Present / Business Manager Guard / Staff / Administration

STILL AT THE EASTMAN HOUSE AFTER 24 YEARS

Still VERY involved in the activity... TOO involved in the activity

2003 - Present / President of the NECG Circuit

2001- Present / Adjudicator for the NYS Federation and USSBA

2003 - Present / Administration with WGI

2003 - Present / Business Manager, Empire Statesmen

Miss the statesman and especially the chief porkchop Vince (god bless him)

Graduated MCC 1991, worked for Kodak and J&J until 2003.

Along the way met and married Debbie, had two children, Molly and Joe. Recieve another AS from MCC in Paramedic 1999, and finally my BS in Biochemistry from RIT 2001. Started as EMT and then paramedic at National Ambulance then Rural Metro in 1991 and never gave it up.

I now am full time there saving the residents of Rochester from themselves one call at a time.

I have been employed from 1990 until the present as a full time Professional Fire Lieutenant & Paramedic for the City Of Lockport Fire Department. After my Divorce I founded and now run, and own a fleet of 9 Limousines and a company called Mac Limousine Company, LLC. Take a peek: www.maclimo.com

Worked as a Model doing TV and Prints ads for Kodak, M&T bank, Circuit City, Time Warner, AM&A's, Independant Health, Great Atlantic Motion Picture Company, General Motors, Genetropine, The Buffalo Bills, Yahoo.com, Visera Eye Products, and Rosas.

See the link for Exxcell: http://www.exxcelmodel.com/profiles.htm I have two young kids ages 6 and 7 and they are happy and beautiful. They live far from me but I try to see them every two weeks.

I miss the corps and it was a huge part of my life. In fact I attribute my companies success to the work ethics that I learned in drum corps.

As a side note I am a 6 Time Drum and Bugle Corps World Championship winner with the Garfield Cadets, Brigadiers, and the Statesmen and would love one more year on the field someday.

I belonged to the Ridge-Culver Statesmen from 1960 - 1964.

In 1964 my mother died and I moved to Savannah, Georgia to live with my uncle.

I played soprano bugle in the old Statesmen under the eye of Vince Bruni. At that time Mr. B's organization was known as the UDC or United Drum Corps and included the Statesmen (at that time a junior corps with all members under 18), The Alpine Girls - similarly a junior corp for girls only, The Pardee Pacers, an organization for kids sixth grade & under and the Crusaders which was the senior corps of the group.

Married. Daughter Teri.

Design Engineer for DaimlerChrysler - Syracuse

Play Bass Guitar for The Works (fingerlakes premier club and party band) www.theworksband.net

SUNY Brockport - Dance

Currently work for Walt Disney. Playing the role of Cinderella for the upcoming Disney Live tour for 2006-2007. The tour starts in April and will cover the USA, Mexico and then Japan.

Graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology B.S. Business Management

Contract Administrator for Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries

Married, Daughter Chelsea

Marching with the Crusaders ever since...well if you know me you'll know the ever since story...I am now the Secretary of the Board of Directors at Crusaders and I am also a tech for the guard.

I learned everything about drum corps from Empire...and thankfully I get to take that now to my family at Crusaders.

Thanks!

Married to Cristin (Sabourin) for 5 years with 2 year old Tyler.

Bachelors in Music Education and Master's in Music Education in Conducting from Mansfield University.

This is my 5th year as band director at Pocono Mountain East High School in Swiftwater, PA. I play trumpet with the Dave Neith Jazz Orchestra and as a freelance trumpeter. I've worked with the Lehigh Valley knights as a Drill Designer and NY Skyliners as a Brass Instructor and Consultant.

DCA Individual Awards: Mellophone-2 years, Duet-2 years.

I am currently a Seargent in the Army. Right now I am deployed to Afghanistan again, which is why I am not marching.

I am engaged to Janis in the guard, so technically I am not married but well on my way. I live in Watertown/ FT Drum, NY when I am not galavanting all over the "stan".

I have two wondeful daughters who have grown up with the corps their whole lives. I miss everyone and can't wait to be back so I can march again.

Education/Career: Finishing up a Bachelors of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University / Aviation Electricians Mate First Class, United States Navy

Misc: Traded in the long hair for a career in the Navy. Recently moved back to the States after four years in Japan. While in Japan, I was stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk.

BM from Crane School of Music, MS from Nazareth College.

Band director for 10 years, last gig was in Greece. Web developing now but will probably go back to teaching, miss it too much.

Married Pam Sirois (83-94) in 98.

For the latest info...http://www.kinane.net

I've been married to John Kinane, for 7years, a drummer also from Statemsen whom I met teaching Jr corps in Corning.

We have 3 children, Amanda age 6, Matthew age 3 and Emily age 1.

I am currently working at Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and I've been here for 4 years. Prior to that I spent a year and a half home being mommy after spending 5 years at a company doing Sales.

I'm not involved in the activity at this time. Children keep me way to busy!

Married to Brian King 11 1/2 years

Daughter - Amara 9 1/2 years old, Son - Michael 5 years old

12 years at Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Business Analyst

Still a Drum Corps Fan!!

Very active with my children Jake and Jennifer.

Also when I find time I work full-time at JP Morgan Chase as an Assistant Branch Manager and have been there 18 years.

Teacher at secondary school (English & French)

I have been involved in the drumcorps activity since 1977, when I joined the Jubal Drum & Bugle corps here in our home town.

I taught numerous corps, among which oiur feeder corps Jong Jubal, the only two corps in Belgium (Borsalino and Freeliners) and was brass captionhead for the DIO all-girl drum & bugle corps from Dordrecht for about ten years and conducted several clinics/workshops.

Hobbies include photography, travelling, art, Carnaval.

Weblogs: www.haakaa.blogspot.com and www.hk-pix.blogspot.com

I've been married since 1988 to my wife Toni. (non-drum corps.) WE have two children, Jason, 25 and Alyssa, 17.

Worked as a pressman in the printing industry for twenty years.

The only connection I have to drum corps today is through the internet. I bought an old two valve bari off e-bay and just play for myself.

I am married with 2 children ages 8 and 3.

I am currently the Director of the United Ways in Genesee and Orleans Counties. I have not marched or played a mellophone since the finals in 1996. I do play my french horn everyday still.

I have recently returned to support the Statesmen with adminstration efforts. I hope to catch up with all of you.

Marched a real long time, my feet hurt so I stoped. I haven't picked up my horn in 3 years and haven't walked to a beat in more years than that.

Working full time ... seeking a suitable liver donor in approximately 10 years.

Brass Caption Head, Brass Arranger, Soprano Soloist

Married to Cheryl (also a member of the Statesmen) 3 grown children, and 4 grandchildren

Instrumental and general music teacher (27 years), professional trumpeter, musical arranger for dozens of marching groups, DCA, DCI, DCE & NYSFBC adjudicator, director of the Hit Men Brass Band

Over 50 years in the drum corps activity and still going.

Member of WDCHOF ('99), member of the Rochester Crusader's HOF ('00), DCA's outstanding soloist award, 2 time DCA high brass award '90,'91(caption head & arranger), Staff Artist for Dynasty Musical Instruments, 3 time DCA Brass Ensemble Champion

I’ve been involved with, or marched in Drum Corps most of my young life: Shoreliner Cadets, Cadets of Greece, Fusion, Northmen, Crusaders & Statesmen. I still love the activity, but have retired to be a stay at home dad raising our two boys Evan (6) and Connor (2).

Little did I know there really is life outside of drum corps, but I'm happy to say that my best friends are people that I marched with in Empire, especially my wife, Erika. We met in the Crusaders (she was in the pit, I was a snare drummer), and the rest is history.

I remember our very first rehearsal with Empire. Mr. B let the Corps know right then and there we would be bringing home a Championship that year. How right he was. In fact, Erika and I won 2 rings together as Statesmen, and I wouldn't have wanted to share it with anyone else.

Just needed to add that we also met and became friends with and a very great man, and a visionary in this activity while marching in the Statesmen, Mr. Vince Bruni. His door was always open for a quick hello or a long conversation. I miss those times with him.

Thanks Mr. B for the Friendship, Talks and Championships.

I'm proud to say I'm an Empire Alum. In fact while Paul and I were members of Empire we met some of our closest & dearest friends: Jimmy Steele, Terry Seiler, Joe Taylor, (To our kids' Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Terry & Uncle Joe) as well as reconnecting with Paul’s long time friend Ken Barden, just to name a few of many Statesmen that touched our lives.

This Corps just gets in your blood and stays there forever. It also makes an interesting bit of trivia to tell new people that I meet.

I will always love and cherish the time I spent with the Statesmen, especially playing One Hand One Heart in the end zone after winning finals in 1998.

It was my best drum corps moment ever. Thanks for that song and memory Jimmy.

Marched Euphonium in 2000 and Contrabass 01-04. Two weeks after our win in 04, my job introduced mandatory weekend overtime and I havent stopped since. Im a CNC machinest for Swagelok in Solon Ohio.

Ahhh the memories of driving through blizzards in nowhere western NY in the middle of the night with 8 other people, no sleep, cant see 5 feet in front of us.....what a time!!

I will be back David, I promise! My contra is sitting here begging me to play her!!

I'm currently single and am adopting my 5 year old niece.

I'm living in Virginia Beach, Va. I'm a Third Class Aviation Electrician in the U.S. Navy working on F/A-18 Hornets, that's a fighter jet for anyone who didn't know.

Employed by Ace Hardware--company merchandiser/advertising coordinator

Music Caption Head/Arranger--Chippewa High School Doylestown, OH 1998,2000-2006

Just got engaged Feb. 06

Marching with the Statesmen has been the greatest experience of my life. The friends, memories, and educational techniques I've acquired from being a member are truely priceless. With my new job promotion, I hope to return for the '07 season. It's definitely worth the 5 hour trip up and back every weekend.

Currently the Drum Major of the White Sabers Drum and Bugle corps out of Dansville NY.

Working AT Monroe Ambulance in Rochester.

Have a beautiful daughter Mikaela who goes with me almost every weekend to drum corps.

Allthogh I am not in Statesmen this year, you are always family. Some times people need to spread thier wings a little bit to grow. Thank you David for everything you have done for me, personaly, proffesionaly, and as a brother.

Married to Carmen for 10 years. We have 2 children. Kirsten is 5 and Mathieu is 3.

Not currently involved in corps.Haven't seen any since 94. Work as a shipper/receiver in Kitchener.

There will never be another Mr.B. Rest in Peace. Once a Statesmen always a Statesmen.

Jeannie and I live in central Florida 5 minutes from Disneyworld.

We have been together for 8 years now. I’m still delivering high end coaches all over the country and enjoy it very much.

We have two cute little puppies Buddy and Abby who are brother and sister. I’m not marching now and may or may not ever march again.

I love my brothers and sisters from Statesmen and am proud to have marched with them. Memories last forever. To bad double C’s don’t.

God bless ya brothers. Love the living legend j.f.e.r.Seeya bye.

I have a B.S. from Syracuse University and a M.S./CAS from S.U.N.Y. Oswego.

I've been a School Psychologist since 1986.

I've been married to Colleen since 1984. One daughter Emily born May of 1996.

I worked with many High School marching band programs in the Syracuse and surronding areas until 1997. I've played French Horn in our church's Brass Quintet since 1987.

Our daugther is a competitive dancer and started drums this year. Who knows, maybe the guard or drumline in 2016!

Married to Lesley (Empire Alum) and have two daughters; Claire (4) and Lauren (2)

Dir. of Business Development, Premier Technical Communications

Assistant Director, Victor Marching Blue Devils and Blue Devils Winterguard. Empire Statesmen Staff for 06. Written shows for several drum corps, marching bands, and color guards in the Northeast.

Married Mark Rider (Empire Alum) Full time mom for Claire (5) and Lauren (3).

Director of the Victor Marching Blue Devils Color Guard and Blue Devils Winterguard

Recent graduate of Onondaga Community College (A.A.S. Music); continuing at University of Central Florida (Fall 2006) as a Music Ed. Major (B.M.E.).

This corps will forever be home to me. Thank you for everything.

After finally breaking through to a title in 04, I took a year away from corps to work on my house (built a den and two decks) spend time with my darling and recharge.

Currently the Assistant Director for the Greece Marching Band, responsible for visual design and instruction. Have been the dramatic coach for Eastridge HS musical the last three years.

Returned to drum corps as head marching technician for the Rochester Crusaders in 06.

Best memories: Europe in 02, building props (00,03,04) and every person with whom I had the privaledge to share the field. David, I am not far away and the Statesmen are always in my heart.

I live in Rochester with my darling Julie, 3 dogs, 2 fish, a cat and a gecko. :)

Carto/Graphic Designer, City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

President and founding member of the Heritage Hands Ottawa Drum Club, a rudimental based percussion performance group.

Married to Christy for 9 years. We have Abby, 4 yrs and Maggie, 6 months.

Bach of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education and Masters in Music Ed from Fredonia School of Music. Currently Choral Director at Clarence H.S. (outside Buffalo, NY)

Wouldn't have traded those years for the world. Thanks for the memories!

Vince - rest in peace - you pork chop.

Vince Bruni had a great influence on me he taught compassion, empathy and most of all competiveness. I think about vince almost every day as do all of you.

I presently own my own business in auburn ny, SIGN GUYS LLc. have 5 employees and make all kinds of signs. Miss the corps and the traveling show. Hi BUDDY!

Graduated from SUNY Brockport in 2001 with my Bachelors Degree in Health Education. I will continue my education at SUNY Brockport this Fall of 2006 to start my Master's Program in Athletic Administration as a part-time student. I plan on substitute teaching in various districts while earning my Master's Degree.

My years involved in drum corps started since birth. I was raised in and around the activity. I have been involved as a member or instructor with Northmen, Empire Statesmen and Corning Spectrum. I was the drum major for the Northmen in 87-88.

Since my departure from the drum corps activity, I have been coaching Women's and Girls basketball at various school districts, travel AAU and college. My most recent coaching position was at Finger Lakes Community College as the Women's Assistant Coach. My career objective is to coach basketball at the highest level possible. What I learned from being a participant or instructor within the drum corp activity, I transfer into coaching basketball.

I am currently in a relationship with Amy and her son Justin.

Drum corps will always be a part of my life, even when I coach college basketball. I will always be a fan and attend as many shows as possible.

Thank You Vince, " Mr. B"

Prior to '85 that I spent several years as a Crusader player and drum instructor.

I am married to Robin for 20 years and have a 15 year old son who is currently a snare drummer with CRU.

I am an Analytical Chemist by profession and a percussionist and CRU battery tech by avocation.

I am the director of the NYPD Percussion Ensemble, DCA I&E Ensemble Champions in 2004 and 2006.

Married - 3 kids - all grown up

Semi-retired Research Director for Mobile MUSE Project in Vancouver, BC

Married w/children

Playing contra with the Erie Thunderbirds

Single, but living with significant other; we have 3 kids between us (my son Shawn is 13; his daughters are Brittney and Brandi, ages 19 and 15)

I tried going back to color guard after being gone for YEARS and quite frankly I didn't do so well. It changed so much! I ended up breaking my ankle so I hung up my flag permanently.

Thankfully I still see Roxy Connelly (Hall), Barb Fitch (Baker), Theresa Sarubbi (Buscemi), Pam Kinane (Sirois) and Jennifer King (Pipech) on a regular basis. I miss the comraderie and friendships from years gone by. Those were the days and thanks for the memories.

Rest in Peace Mr. Bruni and Lisa Woodworth (Swiatek).

I have been involved in drum corps since the age of 14. I Have been with The Rochester Patriots, Erie Thunderbirds, Empire Statesmen and the Syracuse Brigadiers along with others, winning a total of 6 DCA World Championships.

I am currently in my second year as Visual Caption Head for The Rochester Crusaders.

I Currently live in Syracuse, New York where he is a Graphic Designer.

Single father of four adopted Latino sons (Rene (24YO), Jose(25YO), Francisco(28YO) and Duane(33YO) and proud grandfather of seven grandchildren - Jayden Thomas, Leslie, Sabrina, Makayla Marie, Deandra Janae Winslow, Rene and Daniel Winslow.

Originally from Corning NY, graduated from Buffalo State College and have been teaching high school English for the last twenty-four years. Plan on teaching in Asia in the very near future.

In Texas I was the Chief Judge of the Texas Educational Judges Association for eight years (color guard circuit in San Antonio) - Am Chief Judge of the Capital City Marching Festival in Austin TX since its inception.

In my spare time between grandchildren and adjudication, I also spend much time doing photography for the activity and have shot for Drum Corps World publication for years. Also shoot marching band shows for Jolesch Photography. Am an Associate Member of the Drum Corps Hall of Fame.

Divorced, 1 daughter, Jadyn 4 1/2 years old

Prior to marching with the Statesmen I marched with the Lockport / Rochester Renegades Drum & Bugle Corps and with the Churchville Chili Saints Winter Guard.

I currently work for Paychex, Inc in their corporate accounting department. Prior to working at Paychex, I lived in Atlanta, Ga for 7 years. I worked for a CPA firm there doing their Billing, A/R & Time management and prior to that, I worked for Delta Airlines for 1 1/2 years. Before leaving for Atlanta, I worked at Eastman Kodak for 7 years.

I am not currently involved in Drum Corps but would love the opportunity to march again. I miss it very much!!!