Magic announce their 15th anniversary show
The Magic Drum & Bugle Corps will celebrate their 15th anniversary with an imagery of mind, heart and soul. John Lennon's haunting anthem of hope, 'Imagine', serves as the framework for the four sections of the 2006 program of The Magic: 'Joy', 'Love', 'Peace' and 'Hope'. These sections may include the music of Los Angeles composer Eric Whitacre and the motion picture soundtrack of Moulin Rouge.
Although the show is still in the conceptual stage, the design team is very committed to its development. Brass arranger, Donald Hill, and percussion arrangers Lee Beddis and Kirk Gay, are on track to have music ready to perform at the December audition camp.
Program administrator Ed Argenziano, has been working closely with the design team to create a great program with the priority on entertainment, Magic tradition, and challenging the performers. "The Magic has a long rich history as a successful Division I corps", says Argenziano. "As a result, our fans have certain expectations of a Magic program. We're not only going to meet those expectations, we're going to WOW them. Each time the corps leaves the field, I want the members to feel proud that they were pushed to their limits."
Argenziano is optimistic that The Magic will soon return to their elite status in DCI and will win the hearts of the drum corps audiences throughout the country. "The corps is on solid ground financially, has a good support infrastructure, some new equipment, a great staff and wonderfully talented members", he explains. "The 'chemistry' is definitely thereâ??all you have to do is believe."
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