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Brass Odyssey Featured Four from Blue Stars' Family
Jan 5, 2009 12:24 PM

Ellie Lundin stands in the wings awaiting her next stage entrance (Photo by: Melanie Weiss)

The Blue Stars were well represented on the recently completed Brass Odyssey tour of Japan. Four members of the Blue Stars' family were among the elite 47-member Brass Odyssey cast: Brass Technician Amy Frost (trumpet/piccolo trumpet), Member Ellie Lundin (trumpet), Brass Technician Melissa Primavera (bass trombone/euphonium/baritone), and Color Guard Technician Krystal "Cookie" Shepherd (visual ensemble).

Billed as "The Best of America's Dream Team," and performing as the Brass Angels, the two-hour stage show "Odyssey" featured a fast-paced mix of musical styles combined with the dynamic motion of marching and dance.

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January Indianapolis Camp RSVPs Now Live
Oct 3, 2008 3:01 PM

The Blue Stars winter camp season continues with the January 16-18 rehearsal in Indianapolis, IN. The January camp is for Brass and Percussion members only. All members are required to fill out the online RSVP here: RSVP Form

 
 

Blue Stars Visa Card Now Available
Sep 4, 2008 12:52 PM

Any credit card can send you a statement. This card lets you make one loud and clear!

Get in step with the new Blue Stars custom Visa cards!

Now, your everyday purchases can help us raise much needed funds that can offset the ever escalating costs of touring. The first time you use your new Blue Stars Visa card, UMB Bank will contribute $50 and they'll continue to donate a percentage of all retail transactions. All at no additional cost to you with no annual fee. You'll find it hard to choose from the 5 amazing custom designs but easy to show off your choice everywhere Visa is accepted.

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Blue Stars Accepting Intern Applications for the 2009 Season
Sep 24, 2008 4:48 PM
The Blue Stars internship program gives participants an incredible opportunity to be a part of the administration of a Drum Corps International World Class Drum and Bugle Corps during its Spring Training and Summer Touring season. There are four positions available, and these positions play a vitally important role in keeping the tour smooth and efficient in operation. Candidates should be mature, self-motivated, team players who are passionate about drum corps, stay calm under pressure and aren't afraid to get their "hands dirty" when needs arise. Interns will be expected to participate in all administrative aspects of the 2009 Blue Stars, and will report directly to the Corps Director and Tour Director. More
 

Blue Stars Announce 2009 Visual Staff Leaders
Nov 3, 2008 1:02 PM
Chris De Leon joins the Blue Stars organization as Visual Caption Head for the 2009 season. Joining De Leon will be Bob Barfield as a key Visual Program Consultant and Instructor, as well as Chris Turner as a Lead Movement and Marching Technician. More
 

Sullivan, Ford, and Larrivee Complete Blue Stars 2009 Design Team
Oct 16, 2008 10:49 AM

The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of Frank Sullivan and Kevin Ford, and the addition of Neil Larrivee as designers for the corps' 2009 production. Sullivan returns for his fourth season as brass arranger and composer, Ford returns for his second season as drill designer, and Larrivee joins the percussion team as arranger and consultant. They join the previously announced 2009 designers: Michael Shapiro, color guard; Brent Montgomery, percussion; Tom Aungst, percussion; and Seth Adams, percussion.

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Green, VanDoren Return to Lead Blue Stars' 2009 Brass Program
Oct 8, 2008 9:45 PM

The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of Bradley Kerr Green and Donnie VanDoren to lead its brass program in 2009.

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Shapiro Returns to Lead Blue Stars' 2009 Color Guard
Sep 24, 2008 11:32 AM

The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of Michael Shapiro as caption head and designer for the 2009 Blue Stars color guard. Under Michael's design and instruction, the Blue Stars' 2008 guard placed 7th at the DCI World Championships and dazzled audiences with the their skill, performance and creativity.

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Montgomery, Aungst, and Adams to Lead Blue Stars Percussion
Sep 5, 2008 2:57 PM
The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce the return of Brent Montgomery as percussion caption head and Seth Adams as director of the front ensemble program, and the addition of Tom Aungst as lead percussion consultant for the 2009 season. More
 

American Express GivingExpress Program
Sep 11, 2008 10:39 PM

Do you have an American Express credit card? Now there is an easy way to support the Blue Stars with the GivingExpress Program.

With this program, you can either make a one time or recurring monthly or annual donation using your American Express card, or you can donate some or all of your membership rewards points to the Blue Stars.

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Fall Clearance on Blue Stars Souvenirs
Aug 20, 2008 3:55 PM
Deep discounts have been taken on select Blue Stars shirts and sweatshirts. Act fast for the best selection of Le Tour sweatshirts, Navy Blue Stars polos, FCO t-shirts, and gray hoodies. More
 

Blue Stars Take 8th Place At DCI
Aug 13, 2008 10:38 AM

The 2008 Ending to the show included a formation of a cyclist, complete with rotating wheels

La Crosse Tribune Article

Article on DCI.org

Congrats to everyone involved with the Blue Stars this year for an extremely successful season!

For the first time in 29 years, the Blue Stars placed in the top twelve corps at the DCI Finals. The Blue Stars finished in 8th place in 2008 after 14th place finishes in 2007 and 2006.

Here are the scores from Saturday's Finals Show:

1Phantom Regiment98.125
2Blue Devils98.100
3The Cavaliers97.325
4Carolina Crown96.800
5The Cadets94.750
6Bluecoats93.175
7Santa Clara Vanguard93.025
8Blue Stars90.425
9Blue Knights88.250
10Boston Crusaders87.275
11Glassmen87.200
12Madison Scouts85.225

 
 

Online Shopping To Benefit the Blue Stars
Jul 15, 2008 10:50 PM


You will find hundreds of stores and thousands of special deals and coupons in our mall. We get a portion of every dollar spent in our mall.visitourmall.com/BlueStars

Also, we have set up a shop page so that you can find the online mall and other similar programs more easily

 
 

Follow the Blue Stars at LaCrosseTribune.com
Jun 5, 2008 8:14 AM

Want to keep up with the Blue Stars this summer? La Crosse Tribune reporter Terry Rindfleisch follows the Blue Stars all the way to Bloomington with updates in the newspaper and online at LaCrosseTribune.com/bluestars. You can also go to LaCrosseTribune.com and click on Blue Stars 2008 in the Quick Links box.

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New Blue Stars Search Engine
May 31, 2008 9:11 AM
We need your support! The continued rise in the cost of fuel and food has made your ongoing support more important than ever. The Board of Directors and the Corps Administration has been hard at work developing a number of ways that you can support the corps - many of which involve you doing many of the things that you already do today. The first, and perhaps one of the easiest, way you can support the corps is by simply searching the Internet. More
 

Magazine Fundraiser
May 5, 2008 10:33 PM

Our online fundraising store has over 650 of the most popular magazine titles at up to 85% off newsstands prices. Purchase or renew your favorite magazine subscriptions and 40% of your purchase will go directly to the Blue Stars!

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