Jul 1, 2008
written by Edward Martin Yamato featured in The Press Enterprise
The week leading up to Yamato's first performances of the season was filled with excitement and anticipation including a visit by reporters, camera men and videographers. On Wednesday by The Press Enterprise reporter, Melissa Eiselein. "We wanted to cover a local drum corps leading up to the upcoming competition at RCC and found Yamato right in our back yard," said Melissa. "It was amazing to see all these young people working so hard to perfect their show." You can read Melissa's article online here.
Jun 13, 2008
written by Edward Martin w/ no commentsSpots Remaining for 2008 Yamato Drum Corps
Why aren't you marching drum corps this summer? Southern California is home to, if I'm not mistaken, seven drum corps not to mention the all-age corps. What is stopping you? The opportunities for you are endless.... To make new friends! To travel! To perform in front of enthusiastic audiences! To learn from the best instructional staff and gain that valuable drum corps experience. Yamato Drum Corps has a few spots remaining for the 2008 season. Don't miss this great opportunity to gain a life time of memories!
May 30, 2008
written by Edward Martin w/ no commentsYamato Memorial Camp Report
Inspite of the strange weather we had that
included a tornado just south of us on Thurday, Yamato's Memorial Weekend Camp
begin with members arriving and getting ready for the first sleep-over camp of
the season. The
cold weather proved to be a bit unsual for the time of the year, but we had no
rain except for a few sprinkles as we got ready for an ensemble rehearsal in the
stadium. Nonetheless, many of the members were obviously excited about the weekend. Our goal for the weekend was to put the Ballad drill on the field and
be able to play through the closer.
May 21, 2008
written by Edward Martin w/ no commentsYamato Announces 2008 Tour Schedule
On Sunday, May 11, Yamato went through its evaluation process with Mr. Tom Hope. On Wednesday, May 21 Yamato received word from Drum Corps International approving our reinstatement and placed Yamato on the 2008 Tour Schedule. Yamato will be competing as a member of the Open Class Division. Yamato is back!
May 12, 2008
written by Edward Martin Report on Mother's Day Picnic and DCI Evaluation
On Sunday, May 11th, Yamato hosted its very first gathering of its members and their families at their Mother's Day Picnic. Nearly 90 family plus corps members attended an afternoon of great food and entainment to honor their mothers and grand mothers who do so much. May 11th was also the organization's evaluation day by Drum Corps International, represented by Mr. Tom Hope, to be reinstated as a member of DCI for the 2008 season.
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