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Genesis Front Ensemble upgrades distance learning methods with Pearl malletSTATIONs

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Genesis Front Ensemble upgrades distance learning methods with Pearl malletSTATIONs

The Genesis Front Ensemble (Fenix Front) and the team at Pearl teamed up to help our students continue to learn and grow at home during the COVID-19 summer with Pearl malletSTATIONs.

Genesis DBC Front Ensemble Coordinator Andrea Walsh-It’s definitely been a great option for our members that are stuck at home without access to a keyboard. The students get to learn their notes, see the patterns that their hands are going to move in, and hear what the music sounds like no matter which instrument in the front ensemble they play. The malletSTATIONS have been a great flexible solution that allows us to continue educating our students from a distance.”

As part of the recently established partnership with Pearl/Adams, Genesis is looking forward to exploring the flexibility and options the malletSTATION provides. We plan to work with the team at Pearl to find new and exciting ways to utilize these devices both on-field and off.

For more info about Pearl malletSTATION, Pearl and Adams products:  www.pearldrum.com  |  www.adamsmarchingbrass.com

For more info on Genesis DBC: www.genesisdbc.org

Genesis enters exclusive partnership with Pearl/Adams for Brass and Percussion Instruments

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Genesis enters exclusive partnership with Pearl/Adams for Brass and Percussion Instruments

Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps, Inc. is proud to announce an incredible new partnership with Pearl/Adams for the exclusive use of Adams Marching Brass with Pearl and Adams Percussion instruments. This new partnership brings together a titan in our industry and one of the “new kids on the block” in drum corps for the first time.

Genesis DBC Executive Director Chris Magonigal- “I have admired the Pearl brand since I was a performer back in the late 90’s. That brand always stuck out to me as the brand champions recognize as the best, and I was a brass kid. Now a bit older I still see the Pearl brand as THE brand in our activity and have recognized their commitment to quality and the dedication to their artists, which were the main factors in choosing Pearl/Adams over other bids. We are all extremely excited to be entering into this new partnership and to the future of our organization, especially in light of recent events in our country. To be able to continue to do business and provide our current and future students with this standard of equipment is such a positive message with all that we are facing in this world. Genesis will now be able to expand its mission further and provide offerings to more students through this partnership. To have a partner who is committed to helping students and sees the need to have young people succeed using the best instruments possible has been an incredible ray of light for our organization.”

Shawn Lafrenz, Sr. Marketing Manager for Pearl Corporation; “We are excited to partner with Genesis DBC. The driving force of the corps’ “Education Through Performance” philosophy is a perfect fit for the Pearl/Adams team of world-class artists and the championship design quality of our products. We look forward to the exciting results on and off the field with this new chapter for both organizations.”

From Austin Texas, Genesis recently celebrated its 10th anniversary season and is considered one of the up and coming organizations in DCI World Class competition. Genesis is a 2-time DCI Bronze Medalist in the Open Class and is an 8-time World Class Semifinalist. The organizations mission is “to provide life enriching experiences and lessons to our youth through the medium of the marching arts.” Genesis has consistently achieved artistic and performance excellence and is recognized as an exceptional and excellence-driven group. With the inclusion of a leadership curriculum drawing upon top training methodologies used in corporate America, the organization provides educational, cultural, interpersonal, physical and emotional growth necessary for our young people to become leaders.

Pearl/Adams is the world’s leading percussion equipment manufacturer supplying the best quality instruments for professionals, ensembles, schools, and players of all ages since 1946.  Adams Musical Instruments of Thorn, Holland added Marching Brass instruments in 2013 to its world-renowned product line of tuned percussion and Adams Custom Brass products.  Adams Musical Instruments are exclusively distributed in the US and Canada by Pearl Corporation of Nashville, Tn.

For more info about Pearl and Adams products: www.pearldrum.com  |  www.adamsmarchingbrass.com
For more info on Genesis DBC:
www.genesisdbc.org

Genesis Partners with Sabian and Innovative Percussion, Inc in 2020

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Genesis Partners with Sabian and Innovative Percussion, Inc in 2020

The 2019 season was amazing for our organization. It was clear in July at the DCI Southwestern Championship that our performers were aware of the great things they could accomplish together, and they made all of us aware of that as well!

This led to a solid end of the season where we saw that the corps would constantly grow through DCI World Championships  After 10 years, we continue to find ourselves surrounded by people from all ages and walks of life who want to be part of our mission to provide life-enriching experiences to our youth through the marching arts. As we look ahead to the next 10 years, we will continue to focus on Education Through Performance. 

  • The next 10 years have already begun for us. We have made significant strides forward since the 2019 season has ended.
  • New technologies have been implemented at camps
  • We have expanded our Board of Directors.
  • We are excitedly entering a new era of leadership with Francesca Ramirez on the podium leading our conducting team and drum corps.
  • The full creative team has returned for our 2020 production.
  • Two alumni, John Filippone and Micah Gause, worked tirelessly to unveil the new Genesis DBC website this past October.
  • Charles Aguillon, with all his knowledge and experience, joined our team as Director of Education.
  • We have launched the new Legacy of the Podium Clinic, which will occur annually at our FENIXperience camps.

There is so much that is happening to make the upcoming summer tour amazing for everyone in the Fenix Family and beyond! As we step into the 1st days of 2020, it is beyond exciting to announce that Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to be working exclusively with Sabian and Innovative Percussion, Inc (IP)! 

“It’s an incredible opportunity for Genesis to work with these companies. Over many, many years, the constant line heard from our peers has simply been, “They are great people to work with.” After the conversations we’ve had, I have no doubt. And now I am just that much more excited about what the next 10 years are going to bring for our young people!”

-Danny Sanchez, Board Chairman

Recognized as a leader in the percussion world, IP is sought after by marching arts ensembles, professional touring ensembles, classical percussionists, Drumset Artists, and professional educators all around the world. IP is championed by entities with a burning passion for percussion and education, and Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps is thrilled to be a part of the Innovative Percussion Family.

Sabian is a historic brand. The instruments they create are second to none. The palette, the range, the consistency, and the creativity that Sabian inspires is recognized globally. When we look back to those moments that are keystones in our musical lives, and in our artistic expression, it is inevitable that those moments were created with Sabian instruments. Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to be a part the Sabian Family.