Timber Creek Independent

Kirk Gay: On Board

clif — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:22:38 +0000

TCI is honored and excited to welcome veteran percussion educator Kirk Gay to the 2009 staff roster. Kirk has been a mainstay and leader in the Central Florida percussion scene for over a decade. TCI welcomes his talent, energy and vast knowledge as a consultant for 2009 and beyond.

“When I moved to Orlando in 1997, Kirk was one of the names I heard over and over again, knew of, and respected” director Clif Walker states. ”That respect has done nothing but grow, and the TCI experience has automaticaly improved for 2009 with him on board“.

2009 TCI Staff Summit

clif — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:50:31 +0000

On Monday July 21st in Orlando, the TCI staff will be meeting and discussing everything 2009. Auditions, show ideas, rehearsal and performance schedules, financial budgets and potential changes will be on the table. Watch for related updates early August.

Acronyms: TCI/UCF

clif — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:44:28 +0000

After 7 years at Timber Creek High School as Director of Percussion, Clif Walker has resigned. “Starting and building the percussion program at Timber Creek High School has been an amazing adventure, it was a blast and I will never forget that special time. Some incredible performances, experiences, friends and students - thank you for 7 GREAT years.”

Walker has accepted the position of Percussion Coordinator and Arranger with the University of Central Florida Marching Knights, and is excited to be back leading the drumline this fall. “Both Jeff Moore and Ron Ellis are very supportive about the educational benefits and opportunities surrounding UCF and TCI for the students.” Clif will stay fully involved with TCI as usual, and is excited about how his career changes benefit his family, UCF, and TCI.

“TCI’s circle of influence has gotten much, MUCH wider. We are excited to see that change reflected in the diversity and maturity of our 2009 membership as we move from a predominantly TCHS based membership to a state wide roster of the WHO’s WHO in Florida percussion. The TCHS students and staff will still be a huge part of the puzzle and success.”

Stay tuned for MANY exciting announcements and changes coming for the 2009 season.

Welcome Todd Leighton

clif — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:16:47 +0000

Good just got better. TCI is excited to welcome Mr. Todd Leighton to the team. A mentor and former teacher of students like our own Jeff Wright and Matt Verburg, Todd brings both a wealth of experience and energy to the 2009 season. Check out Todd’s bio on the staff page!

IN:Vest

clif — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:39:41 +0000

We are very excited to welcome Mr. Jeremy Vest to the TCI family for 2009 and beyond. Jeremy will be lending his eyes, ears and expertise. Walker offers “The staff at TCI is a close, like minded group of educators. Jeremy meets and exceeds the mold and has ALWAYS had very good ensembles. The bass lines at Chamberlain High School during his reign were AMAZING and we are fortunate to have him on board”.

Jeremy’s bio is up and ready on the staff page. Drop him a “welcome” at vest@timbercreekindependent.com

Thank You

matt — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:23:06 +0000

In addition to the parents and staff in the 2008 season there were a few more volunteers that worked behind the scenes. We’d like to thank them for their support of TCI: Eric Lugo, Stevenson Lumapas, Lizmarie Maldonado, Julia Sander, Lindsay Kusmierczak, Devin Hoey, Josh Labell, and Andrew Dittrich.

Past, Present, FUTURE

clif — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:27:31 +0000

The season speaks for itself. If scripted for a Disney after school movie of the week, most would deem it “highly unbelievable”. An amazing first year: promotions, travels, placements, performances, and relationships. The foundation is set: the foundation is good.

A big THANK YOU to all the members, staff and sponsors of the inagural TCI season. Hard work pays off. YES!

Plans are of course well underway for 2009. A return to PIW with THE show idea, THE staff, THE members and exciting travels are set and ready. Audition dates and locations will be announced soon, as well as the twists and surprises regarding everything TCI.

Last Chance Send-Off Show

matt — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:41:24 +0000

This Wednesday night, April 16th, TCI will again be performing a free show before they depart for WGI Championships. The performance will begin at 7:30 at the TCHS gym. The ensemble will be leaving for Dayton, Ohio early Thursday morning. This is Florida’s last chance to see the show before the season is over! If you haven’t seen it live, this is it. Please come and support TCI!

TCI Promotion to World Class

matt — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:01:33 +0000

On Saturday, March 29th, after their performance in finals at the Nashville regional, Timber Creek Independent was promoted to the Percussion Independent World (PIW) class by Winter Guard International. This is the highest classification for units in WGI. This is the second promotion of the year for us at TCI, going from PIA to PIO and now to PIW.

This promotion also renders a previous news post innacurate as we will now finish the season competing in PIW at the WGI Championships in Dayton, Ohio, and have already competed in World at the FFCC Circuit Championships in Kissimmee. To read the FFCC news post on the TCI promotion, click here.

Congratulations again to the members, and another thanks to our supporters!

WGI Nashville Show Review

matt — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:27:02 +0000

Check out a review of TCI’s finals show in Nashville at the WGI site here. (scroll down about half way)