LATEST NEWS
MUCHACHOS TO REHEARSE AT HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
The corps returns to Manchester, NH this Sunday, May 16, for another camp day rehearsal, continuing to work on the opening number "Pictures of Spain" for its field show routine. The corps is still looking to fill several positions in all sections for this season and invite former corps alumni, current high school or middle school band members and anyone interested to stop by and catch some of the field drill rehearsal, which runs from 10am to 5pm. The corps' first field exhibition takes place on Saturday, July 3rd in the DCI World Class Contest "Beanpot Invititational" in Lynn, Mass.
Added: May 11, 2010
MUCHACHOS IN RHODE ISLAND PARADE MAY 2ND
The Muchachos will be marching in its second parade of the early season in the National Police Parade on Aquidneck Island, near Newport, RI, on Sunday, May 2nd.
This event, commemorating National Police Week, is one of only a handful of parades around the country, outside of Washington D.C., that honors police officers and law enforcement agents for their dedication to duty. The parade annually draws 70,000 spectators to watch over 4,000 participants.
Added: April 27, 2010
SEEKING VISUAL TECH FOR 2010 SEASON
The Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps of Manchester, NH is looking for a "Visual Tech" person to help our members with marching and learning drill for exhibition on the field. This person may run visual components of rehearsals. He or she must also be able to work with designers and other staff members. If interested or for more information, please contact us.
Added: April 23, 2010
MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN NH HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ SHOW
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High school seniors Nihco Gallo and David Neider and the team at Manchester Central High School take on the team from Hanover High School in the Granite State Super Challenge, the final match of the quiz show's season.
Nihco plays Tenors in the Muchachos drum line and David plays Contrabass in the horn line.
The final match airs tonight at 8 p.m. on New Hampshire Public Television's PRIME channel and is currently available online.
Added: April 22, 2010
MEMBERS PERFORM AT NH ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Congratulations to several members of the Muchachos for being invited to perform in the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival held April 8-10, 2010 in Concord, NH.
Students chosen to perform with the All-State Band are:
- Jeff Auclair, from Bishop Guertin High School, playing Tuba. Jeff is a member of the horn line and plays Contrabass, which is the drum corps equivalent to a tuba.
- Nihco Gallo, from Manchester Central High School, playing Percussion. Nihco plays Tenors in the corps' drum line.
- Lindsay Moulton, from Concord High School, plays clarinet in the band. She is the Assistant Drum Major for the Muchachos.
Chosen to perform with the All-State Orchestra:
- David Neider, from Manchester Central High School, playing Tuba. David plays Contrabass in the horn line.
To see these young performers and the rest of the Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps, check out this year's schedule of rehearsals and performances.
Added: April 21, 2010
SHAW'S COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM ENDING
The Shaw's Community Rewards program will be ending on April 30, 2010. Until then, shoppers can still register their Rewards card on the Shaw's Community Rewards page and link their card number to our ID Number 49001023546. Any shopping done at Shaw's and Massachusetts Star Markets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the remainder of the month will result in the Muchachos receiving 1% of your qualified purchases. Thank you for your support!
Added: April 10, 2010
THE MUCHACHOS TO REHEARSE IN NASHUA
The Muchachos will be holding rehearsals in Nashua, New Hampshire at Bishop Guertin High School on April 11th and 25th. The corps is grateful for the opportunity to use the school's facilities as they provide the growing group much needed space to work on this year's field show. The corps will be back in Manchester for rehearsals in May and June. See the schedule for times and locations.
For information on how to be part of the corps' 50th Anniversary season, visit us at rehearsal or contact us.
Added: April 3, 2010
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN MANCHESTER
Members of the Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps make their way down Elm Street during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday.
Aaron Rohde - Union Leader
Added: March 29, 2010
MANCHESTER ST. PATRICK'S PARADE ON SUNDAY
The annual Manchester St. Patrick's Parade takes place this Sunday, March 28, 2010. Starting at noon, the parade makes its way down Elm Street, from Salmon Street to Auburn Street. The parade marks the Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps' first performance of 2010, kicking off the corps' celebration of 50 years since its inception in 1960. The corps, marching in the lead division (Green), is one of many organizations participating in this year's parade, the theme of which is "Helping Hands Feeding the Hungry". Drop-off locations for canned goods and non-perishable items will be available along the parade route. For more information regarding the parade and its participants and sponsors, visit the St. Patrick's Parade Committee website.
Added: March 25, 2010
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A GLIMPSE AT “PICTURES OF SPAIN”...
2010 marks the 50th Anniversary of The Muchachos Drum & Bugle Corps of Manchester, NH and this year's show theme, titled "Pictures of Spain" features musical selections highlighting different historical events that played a major role in making the Kingdom of Spain a leading world power in the 16th and 17th centuries.
“Pictures of Spain” the Larry Kerchner composition originally written for the Hawthorne Muchachos, begins the program and sets the theme for the show.
An anniversary wouldn't be special without a favorite song, and The Muchachos celebrate their history by bringing back an old fan favorite and their signature tune from its 1963 junior corps days with the Tijuanna Brass classic “The Lonely Bull”. The song captures the excitement of the running of the bulls in Pamplona and the thrill of the bull fight.
“Divinum Mysterium” commonly referred to as a plainsong or chant dating from the 12th to 15th centuries sets the dark and religious tones of the Spanish Inquistion. This song might be found in your church hymnal under “Of the Father's Love Begotten”.
“Legend of the One Eyed Sailor”, the Chuck Mangione classic, will provide reference to Spain's supremacy on the seas backed by the power of the Spanish Armada.
The corps will encore to Carlos Santana's Latin rocker “Oye Como Va” to round out the show on a more modern note.
The Muchachos invite all former drum corps and band alumni looking to get back to enjoying and playing music in a non competitive corps atmosphere to stop by any of our rehearsal sessions and join our drum corps family. Come, be a part of our history during this 50th anniversary season and relive the fun and performance opportunities that drum corps provides. Be a part of our “group photo” in this year's “Pictures of Spain“!
Added: March 15, 2010
WELCOME TO THE WEB HOME OF THE MUCHACHOS
Welcome to the newest web home of the Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps of Manchester, New Hampshire. [Read more]
Added: February 24, 2010
OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2010
Franco-American Centre from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM [Directions]
Come blow your horn! The corps could still use some players in our brass line for the 2010 season. We're particularly in need of 3 to 6 more lower brass horns to help fill out our sound. Both our color guard and drum line have increased in size dramatically, however both sections would still make room for more interested members as well. See our calendar section for future rehearsal dates and locations.
Be part of our 50th Anniversary Season in 2010.
Added: February 24, 2010
