Archive for September, 2008

Follow along with a few select updates, reminders, and thoughts during the season at twitter.com/tci.

We are excited to announce that Central Florida bass drum phenom, John Seay, is back for a second tour of duty with TCI in 2009. A large part of the 2008 success, John is back alongside other returning veteran staff like Mike McIntee, Jeff Wright, Matt Verburg, Brian Baldauff, Pat Seidling, Michael James and Clif Walker. Like minded and equally crazy.  Consistence - Seay.

If you are wanting/planning to audition in December, and/or would just like some constructive feedback on your playing, grab your camera, record your best, POST it on YouTube and email us the link at info@timbercreekindependent.com. The TCI Staff will give it a serious look and reply with our best feedback in the spirit of you getting as much input as possible. The best videos of 2009 members will also be posted here on the TCI site for all to enjoy.  

From a devoted 5 educators last season, to over 10 in 2009 (and few more exciting announcements pending!), the TCI circle of influence is widening!

Please welcome Mr. Jeff Willis to the TCI family. Jeff is a longtime friend and staple in the Central Florida scene and has recently done great things with Cypress Creek HS both indoors and out. Returning from a 13th summer on the road, he is ready to jump into the gym with TCI.  

Even though his picture on the staff page looks like a mug shot, he has never been in trouble with the law. You can welcome Mr. Willis via email at willis@timbercreekindependent.com.

2009 TCI Clinic / Auditions are again AFTER UCF finals, and after the conclusion of the high school marching band season: December 13th and  14th. The timing is based on last year’s success, and our continued philosophy that when we as a staff do our job (scheduling, planning, designing, teaching, communicating) there is no reason to start earlier and distract you from academics/drum corps recovering/marching band fun/life. Any unofficial sectionals, however, that happen to occur in the name of fun and curiosity are very encouraged. Rumor has it some sections are meeting already , email the following for the down low:

 Snares:         Jeff Wright       wright@timbercreekindependent.com 

Bass Drums: John Seay         seay@timbercreekindependent.com

Tenors:          Clif Walker       walker@timbercreekindependent.com
College Cats: please be mindful when scheduling your Winter Break, Spring Academics, and Fantasy Football Leagues - while we don’t officially hit the ground running until December, we WILL be hitting it VERY hard December 13th through April 18th. The  college members last year were a HUGE reason for the our success and my personal ENJOYMENT (and a huge factor in me realizing “hey, I’d like to be around college kids,” and then making the move to UCF).  This ensemble is designed to work with your academics/jobs/lives, but when coupled with some advanced planning on your end - we are dangerous. Say no to 28 credit hours in the Spring. We will rehearse over Spring Break.

High Schoolers: get those grades up so Mom and Dad will support you auditioning. Schedule all those dentist appointments before December 13th and after April 18th. Limit your after school activities to 17. Tell Grandma and Aunt Linda you’d prefer cash for the holidays, and that probably won’t be able to stay the whole break due to rehearsals here in Orlando… and get DRUMMING! We will rehearse over Spring Break.

Everyone please keep an eye on the audition page and info - updates and schedules will be posted soon, as well as MUSIC.

Peace….Walker walker@timbercreekindependent.com