>PAGEANT OF DRUMS-On Aug. 14th the Purple Lancers traveled to Cicero, NY to perform as an exhibition corps. It's the first time in 36 years that the Lancers basically took the field for an exhibition. At the end of the performances all the corps marched onto the field in review using an Olympic style format. The Lancers marched along side the two best senior drum and bugle corps in the United States, namely, the Reading, PA "Buccaneers" and the Empire Statesmen from Rochester; both world champions. They don't come any better. The Purple Lancers received a trophy of participation. Great job!
>WINTER ENSEMBLE & MANGIA ITALIANO FUNDRAISER-We now will concentrate on recruiting and putting together our winter ensemble (mini Corps).We will be booking indoor concerts with about 15 horns and several drums. We anticipate playing in auditoriums and shopping malls, especially during the holiday season.
In about 5-6 weeks we will start rehearsing for our winter ensemble and prepare for our annual fundraising buffet at Sacred Heart Church in Nov, called "Mangia Italiano". Details will be forthcoming in Oct...This will be our third year of our buffet.
>2010 PARADE SEASON- is over and we discontinue parades until May of 2011. We had a very exciting and memorable parade season. We performed in communities like Troy, Cape Vincent, Watkins Glen, Phelps, Syracuse, Owasco, Jordan, Auburn, Port Byron, Weedsport, and of course Cicero NY.
>EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT- Soon we will be scheduling our winter ensemble performances. If you, or someone you know, are a brass or percussion player, now is a great time to join the Purple Lancers. Whether you’re just starting out or an accomplished musician, you will experience the excitement of a great drum & bugle corps!Contact us today and get started. |
