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• The plan is to catch up the people who were gone last weekend (again), practice getting on/off the floor, and get some good reps in.

• We will load the truck and clean up Friday night. I’ll have more info on this process on Friday night.

Saturday

6:15 – wake-up, breakfast, load vans
7:00 – roll out
9:00 – arrive at show, unload truck, set up in the lot
10:00 – warm-up
11:26 – bring the heat
11:40 – load truck
12:30 – retreat (captains only)
1:30 – roll out (stop for lunch)
4:30 – arrive at CHS, unload

A few notes:

Obviously, we will be waking up early… and a long day will follow. You need your sleep in order to be on your game for our first show.

We will be taking two vans to the show. I’ll be driving one, and a parent will be driving the other.

Wear your blue jeans, black shirt, etc… when we load up on Saturday morning. There won’t be time to change clothes, and we won’t have a lot of extra space on the vans for extra clothes.

This is our first impression for the year. Last year doesn’t matter. Let’s make sure we represent ourselves well in every aspect of what we do. How you act in the vans, loading/unloading the truck, in the parking lot, in the bathrooms, in the stands watching other shows, at retreat, everywhere… is important. How we act off the floor has just as much bearing on our overall success as how well we play diddles.

Let’s keep in classy… and keep in professional. I know you know this.. and I probably didn’t even need to remind you. But better safe than sorry, right?

Lastly: I expect us to do well this weekend. You should expect it, as well. We’ve had a good start to the season. You’ve worked hard and we are prepared. That being said, no matter how the scores end up, we will (again) be classy and professional. Celebrate victory. Be disappointed in a loss. But do either one well. I don’t think i need to explain how to do that.

It’s show weekend! Make sure you’re taking care of your stuff, have everything thing you need for the weekend, and let’s rock on roll.

Show venue:

Harrison High School
4500 Due West Road
Kennesaw GA 30152

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Chattanooga Independent would like to officially announce that our 2012 production will be entitled, Abracadabra. More details about this mysteriously intriguing and delightfully entertaining program will be coming soon. If you are still interested in being a member of CI 2012, there are some spots still available. Send us an email at chattanoogaindependent@gmail.com and we can talk about how you can get involved in what is going to be a ‘magical’ season.

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…so…where are they?

In an effort to protect CI’s creative property and to interact with each potential member on an individual basis, we are emailing the appropriate packet you. All you must do is register as a member of this site and indicate which packet you would prefer to receive. Your packet will be sent to you within 24 hours.

Ok cool, but…what if I want to prepare for more than one instrument?

No problem!

After you have received your primary packet, just shoot us an email at chattanoogaindependent@gmail.com and let us know what you need. We just ask that you respect the hard work of our staff and only use the exercises for the purpose of personal development and in preparation for CI auditions.

Have fun!

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Continue reading »]]> Thank you for your interest in the Chattanooga Independent Percussion Ensemble.

Major Announcements for 2012

Director Matt Broom and staff member Betsy Taylor

Beginning this season Chattanooga Independent will be under the direction of Mr. Matthew Broom. Matt has maintained a commitment to providing quality instruction and administrative assistance for the Velocity/Chattanooga Independent organization for many years. His experience will no doubt serve the organization well as CI looks toward the future.

Chattanooga Independent would like to thank Zach Turner for stepping up as interim director during the 2011 season. The ensemble flourished under his leadership and we appreciate his efforts. He will continue to serve a major role on our staff. Thanks Zach!

In addition to our WGI membership, CI will be competing as a member of the Southern Association for Performance Arts (SAPA).

The staff of CI is currently gearing up for what is sure to be another exciting and successful indoor percussion season in 2012. If you are a potential member, we hope that your school year has begun on a positive note and that your respective outdoor marching programs are running smoothly.

As you begin to think about your plans for the winter, understand that becoming a member of Chattanooga Independent isn’t just another a place to march. It’s an environment in which dedicated performers can develop their craft and form personal relationships that will last a lifetime. The commitment is large, but so is the reward.

If you have any questions, please contact us at chattanoogaindependent@gmail.com.

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CI Front Ensemble Pre-finals Rehearsal 2011

For the 2011 members and staff of the Chattanooga Independent Percussion Ensemble, everything fell into place at just the right time. One of the keys to achieving success in this activity is understanding that the competitive season isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon in which the best conditioned group is left standing at the end of the journey to reap the benefits. CI 2011 is proof of this.

Resilient members overcame various forms of adversity in a season that culminated in a powerful showing at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH. CI brought home the silver medal in Independent A Class competition (with a score of 94.313). This result is a testament to the character of the performing members and the knowledge and commitment of the instructional staff. The 2011 production, “Framed,” truly came to life on the floor in Dayton.

To view last season’s World Championship results, visit the scores page at WGI.org.

Other 2011 Achievements

• 1st Place Arts In Motion (SAPA Circuit Show)

• 1st Place PIA Chattahoochee Winter Games (SAPA Circuit Show)

• 2nd Place PIA WGI Mid-South Percussion Championships

• 2nd Place PIA SAPA Circuit Championships

2011 Member Roster

Snares

Justin Cousineau
Cassidy Fortner
Josh Hall
Jason Hodge
Channing Watkins
Dustin Whittin

Tenors

Jared Horner
Randall Moore
Travis Williams

Basses

Dakota Cunningham
Jeff McSpadden
Alexa Disterdick
Wes Hicks
Jason McGill

Cymbals

Mechelle Brown
Alex Clark
Katherine Johnson

Front Ensemble

Marcus Alcantara
Nick Draper
Chase Jones
Jacob Liou
Breanna Lively
Ashley Lowrance
Ian McNeese
Breanna Metcalf
Abby Phillips
Steven Powell
Hayden Smith
Genny Ward

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