Raiders Announce 2009 Design Team

The Raiders of Wayne, NJ, are pleased to announce that the entire 2008 Design Team and Caption Heads are returning for 2009 to provide the best learning and musical experience they can offer to the organization’s members.

Returning for the 2009 Drum Corps International season will be:

Program Coordinator/Brass Arranger: Michael Hamilton
Drill Designer: Mike Russ
Visual Caption Head: Joe Palumbo
Percussion Arranger: Colin Bell
Percussion Caption Head: Chris Marousek
Brass Caption Head: Don Pfleger
Guard Designer/ Caption Head: PJ Tankard

“We are very pleased to have everyone back on board for the 2009 DCI season” added Tom Maiello, Director for the Raiders. “A good portion of our educational staff has come from former members within the organization over the 18 year history of the corps. I am very proud of that. We also have a few members of our staff that have been with the organization for over 10 years. It again shows to both our members and to the drum corps community that we have a very strong organization, both on and off the field”

The organization will retain a majority of technicians, in each caption, from the 2008 staff and are currently searching for additional techs to fill out the staff.

In addition to the returning staff members, the Raiders are excited to welcome Gino Cipriani as a Brass Consultant for the 2009 Season. Gino is a valuable addition to the Raiders instructional team as a result of his extensive experience and successful career.

Mr. Cipriani received his Bachelor of Music Degree in Instrumental Education from the University of Mississippi, where he studied trumpet performance under the guidance of Dr. Charles Gates. He has extensive experience with multiple musical and marching groups and has served in various capacities ranging from consultant to adjudicator where he officiates throughout the country in both the Bands of America (BOA) and US Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) marching band circuits.

Gino Cipriani spent ten years, 1990 through 1999, as a brass instructor for the ten-time World Champion Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. He then took the position as brass supervisor for the nine-time World Champion Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps for the 2000 and 2001 season. In 2002 and 2003, Mr. Cipriani had the honor to serve as the brass caption head and assisted in bringing Magic of Orlando back to the field as a finalist after two years of inactivity. In 2004, Gino held the brass caption head position for the six-time World Champion Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Gino Cipriani headed, as well as consulted for, the brass section of the five-time DCA Champion Syracuse Brigadiers. In 2007, he took the position as brass caption head of the four-time DCA Champion Reading Buccaneers. In addition to his consultant position with the Raiders, Gino Cipriani currently holds the position of brass supervisor for the World Class Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.

The Raiders organization is looking forward to working with Mr. Cipriani as he joins them for the 2009 season.

2009 Raiders Instructional Staff Openings

The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps is expanding their instructional staff for the 2009 season. Visual Caption Head, Joey Palumbo and Brass Caption Head, Don Pfleger are currently recruiting techs for both of their sections. This is a great opportunity to join a strong program as it builds for the future.

Interested individuals should have some competitive drum & bugle corps or marching band instructional experience. Please note the entire Raider organization is 100% volunteer and has been since 1996. Throughout that time they have been finalists eleven times and medalists twice, including one division championship and are looking forward to an exciting season in 2009.

Raider’s director, Tom Maiello states: “With our continued success and growth, the organization now finds itself in a very unique situation. We regularly offer our graduating members an opportunity to become instructors with our organization when they age out. Over the past few years, we have found it necessary to bring additional staff on board, this year being no different. We invite anyone interested in applying for the above positions, to submit a resume today.”

Resumes for consideration can be submitted via email to the corps director, Tom Maiello, at tommaiello@raidersdbc.org.

Plans for 2009 Season in the Works

The Raiders would like to thank all members, parents, staff, and volunteers for a great 2008 season and tour. With the end of the 2008 drum corps season comes preparation for the 2009 Raiders. As we finalize our plans for an exciting 2009 season, please take a couple of minutes to fill out the membership information form.

Check back soon for exciting announcements and news!

Raiders Offer Leasing Options to All Corps

“I’d gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today”, remember that old saying? Well, what if that same theory worked for your drum and bugle corps?

The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps of Wayne NJ, is proud to announce a new solution for many drum & bugle corps in the activity today. One of the biggest challenges facing the activity has always been a lack of funds needed to acquire new percussion equipment, brass instrument, uniforms and support equipment. Now, there is a new avenue for your corps to look at.

In conjunction with Royal Bank America, the Raiders are now marketing Lease Programs for RBA. Royal Bank America can offer your corps an opportunity to look and sound better than ever. Instead of trying to raise a large amount of money in a short period of time, RBA offers an exciting program to all corps looking to add new equipment to their organization. Now instead of a one lump sum, you can pay a monthly fee for all you new equipment; this also allows your corps to free up other funds to help you run your daily operations such as touring and housing. Think of the possibilities and freedom your corps can have when you know you can focus on practice and recruiting, rather than dead end fundraisers that don’t work.

The Raiders are the exclusive Partners with Royal Bank America in this venture and are very excited about being able to offer this program to any and all musical marching programs.
 

Royal Bank America Leasing Program Information

Lease Application

For information, please contact the Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps Director Tom Maiello at tommaiello@raidersdbc.org or (201) 788-1935.