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United Percussion Welcomes Eric Kitcheman to The Team
United Percussion is very proud to announce the addition of Eric Kitcheman to the team. Eric is well known, well respected and his work speaks for itself. His knowledge and experience will undoubtedly help United continue its growth in World Class Competition. Eric will be heading and designing this year's visual program. For more information about Eric's background, please click the staff page.
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United Auditions a Success
"We are once again very happy with the level of talent that came out to audition for the 2009 unit. We'd like to thank all those who participated. From here we look to carry the momentum forward and hit the ground strong in November." If you are still interested in being a part of United 2009 please email info@unitedpercussion.net.
United Welcomes Darick Kelly and Brian Evans to The Team
United is very happy to announce the additions of Darick Kelly and Brian Evans to the 2009
team. Darick is a long time friend to the unit and staff and will be instructing the 2009 snare
line. Brian was a member of United's 2008 gold medal team and recently aged out after the
2009 World finalist team. Brian will be working with Christopher Johnson instructing the tenor
line. Please click here to check out the staff bio's.
Mike Nevin to Arrange for UP 2009
UP is happy to announce that Mike Nevin will be arranging for the 2009 team. According to Mike, "It's been nice helping UP the past 2 years as a consultant, the members and staff are the kind of people I really enjoy working with. But, It'll be great to be fully involved with arranging, design and teaching for the group. I've taken a couple year's hiatus from that level of involvement, which I had during the 11 years I worked with Blue Knights, so I'm glad to be getting back in full swing with an Independent World ensemble again." According to Unit Director Chad Moore, Esq. "Obviously Mike has been a big part of our success over the last 2 years and we are very happy to have him on our team. We are incredibly excited that he will be arranging for this years ensemble."
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Gearing Up 2009 - United Launches New Website
United would like to thank the good folks at Robintek for helping us launch our new Website! Robintek did an awesome job in the design and reorganization of our content. We are very thankful for their assistance. Look for United to continue to push its internet presence. For more information please email info@unitedpercussion.net.
United Featured in WGI AD
Did you watch DCI Live and Loud 5? If so, you were treated to WGI's latest Ad, "Bring it INdoors." Portions of United's 2009 program "Fusion," are used to close out the Ad. United would like to thank WGI for considering us in the Ad. If you wish to see the Ad, click here. For more information please email info@unitedpercussion.net.
United Featured in Halftime Magazine
United would like to thank the good folks at Halftime magazine for publishing a recent article on United in their "Gear UP" section of the magazine. The article features the Rotating Drum Racks used in UP's 2007 "Xtreme" show and the 2008 Fusion Program. The article also features United's Jeff Bickford and Gyroscope creator Ron Thorpe of 2 Cool percussion.
United on Tour!
Have you seen United on tour? If not, check us out at the DCI West Chester show and in the lot at DCI Allentown. You can also see serveral current and former members on tour with your favorite corps. United would like to give a big UP's to our touring members Alex Blake (Blue Devils); Mike Bishop, Matt Mozer, Jimmy Stelmach, Will Lancaster and Kelsea Murphy (Carolina Crown); Sam Ferrante, Rebecca Russ and Jules Scogna (Cadets); Chris Garay (Bluecoats); Jeff Bickford (BAC); Eric Carr, Chelsea Levine, Matt Anderson and Sarah Fabian (Jersey Surf); Zach Russ and Kimi T (Raiders); and Kevin Finnerty (Reading). For more information please email info@unitedpercussion.net.
