Calling hours Sunday, May 31 2-4 and 7-=9 PM at
Gilmartin Funeral Home
333 W Main St
Batavia
The memorial service will be Monday June 1 at 11:00 AM atFirst Presbyterian Church
300 East Main Batavia
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR THE MEMORIAL FROM THAT LISTED IN SOME OBITUARIES!!!A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.Please feel free to bring photos or other memoriabilia to share.Bruce's biggest concern throughout this experience was that our mother would not be able to stay in their home. In lieu of flowers, we are asking that contributions be made to a fund being set up to maintain Mom here. It will be used solely to offset costs of her housing. Contributions can be sent to Dave McCreadyc/o M Mccready14 Ellicott AveBatavia NY 14020
Submitted by the McCready Family 5/29/09
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Bruce McCready - services
Calling hours for Bruce will be this Sunday from 2PM to 4PM and from 7PM to 9PM at the following location:
Gilmartin Funeral Home
329 West Main Street
Batavia, NY
(585) 343-8260
Funeral services will be held on Monday morning, location to be provided shortly.Bruce's Family along with the entire Brigadier family would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you all again..... Rick Martin, Corps Director, The Brigadiers.
Gilmartin Funeral Home
329 West Main Street
Batavia, NY
(585) 343-8260
Funeral services will be held on Monday morning, location to be provided shortly.Bruce's Family along with the entire Brigadier family would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you all again..... Rick Martin, Corps Director, The Brigadiers.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Brigadier's Asst. Corps Director Bruce McCready passes
The Brigadier's Assistant Corps Director Bruce McCready succumbed to an all too brief battle with cancer, today 5/27/09. Bruce was a well known instructor and adjudicator in Drum Corps, Marching Bands and Winter Guards. He instructed Marcus Whitman HS Winter Guard for many years and won the first WGI World Scholastic Winter Guard Championship. Bruce has been either an instructor or adjudicator for DCA for the past 30 years.
DCA President, Gil Silva upon hearing of Bruce's passing advised "one of the great things about drum corps is being able to meet a guy like Bruce". He went on to say that he was one of the nicest guys in the activity whose influence and kind heart touched everyone he met.
DCA sends it condolences to Bruce's Mother and Siblings and the entire Brigadier community. He will be sorely missed by all.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The 2009 DCA World Championships, September 4 - 6, Rochester NY
Let the 2009 DCA Season begin!
OFFICIAL TICKET INFORMATION - The 45th DCA Championship
Individual, ensemble an mini-corps contest:
Friday September 4th, downtown Rochester, 6:00PM Open to public
FREE No tickets required.
Preliminary contest:
The ONLY time all corps will appear. Saturday September 5th, Rochester Rhino Stadium 2:00PM
All seats reserved. All tickets $27.00.
Alumni Spectacular:
Don't miss this very special event. Sunday September 6th, Rochester Rhino Stadium 10:00AM
General admission seating. All tickets $18.00.
Final contest:
2009 DCA World Championships. Sunday September 6th, Rochester Rhino Stadium 5:30PM
All seats reserved. Ticket prices are $32.00 and $57.00.
SEATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHOWS!!!!
THE BEST WAY TO ORDER TICKETS! On line: www.dcacorps.org
Orders will be taken until midnight September 3rd.
NOTE: Orders placed after August 21st will be filled and HELD at the box office for pick up.
By telephone: 1-888-300-6910
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00AM to 9:00PM
NOTE: The last day to place phone orders will be Thursday August 27th.
In person during Championship Week in Rochester NY
Box office at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 – 7th floor.
Thursday September 3rd 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Friday September 4th 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Box office at Rochester Rhino Stadium
Saturday September 5th 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Sunday September 6th 8:00AM to 8:00PM
SEATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL EVENTS!!
OFFICIAL TICKET INFORMATION - The 45th DCA Championship
Individual, ensemble an mini-corps contest:
Friday September 4th, downtown Rochester, 6:00PM Open to public
FREE No tickets required.
Preliminary contest:
The ONLY time all corps will appear. Saturday September 5th, Rochester Rhino Stadium 2:00PM
All seats reserved. All tickets $27.00.
Alumni Spectacular:
Don't miss this very special event. Sunday September 6th, Rochester Rhino Stadium 10:00AM
General admission seating. All tickets $18.00.
Final contest:
2009 DCA World Championships. Sunday September 6th, Rochester Rhino Stadium 5:30PM
All seats reserved. Ticket prices are $32.00 and $57.00.
SEATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL SHOWS!!!!
THE BEST WAY TO ORDER TICKETS! On line: www.dcacorps.org
Orders will be taken until midnight September 3rd.
NOTE: Orders placed after August 21st will be filled and HELD at the box office for pick up.
By telephone: 1-888-300-6910
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00AM to 9:00PM
NOTE: The last day to place phone orders will be Thursday August 27th.
In person during Championship Week in Rochester NY
Box office at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 – 7th floor.
Thursday September 3rd 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Friday September 4th 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Box office at Rochester Rhino Stadium
Saturday September 5th 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Sunday September 6th 8:00AM to 8:00PM
SEATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL EVENTS!!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Bruce McCready
Most of you know who Bruce McCready is and what he’s been going through, but for those who don’t, let me fill you in. Bruce is currently the Assistant Corps Director of The Brigadiers. He has been a drill arranger/instructor for numerous corps and color guards over the past 35 or so years. He – along with Brady Rouse – instructed the first ever Scholastic WGI World Champion Marcus Whitman Color Guard. He is a NY Federation Judge and has judged for DCA. He has taught many high school bands. He also is one of the nicest guys in the drum corps, marching band and visual performance activities.
A few months ago he went in for minor surgery and came out with a major diagnosis of both Pancreatic and Liver Cancer. Bruce is a fighter, but the doctors at University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial would not agree to an aggressive chemotherapy or radiation driven attempt to either cure his disease or at least prolong his life. Bruce has quite literally spent the last few weeks fighting for the right to fight for his life.
This week, the Doctors at Roswell Cancer Institute in Buffalo agreed to some highly aggressive treatment. There in lies the problem. Bruce has some basic medical insurance. However, the treatment the Roswell people are willing to try is too new and is NOT covered by any insurance. Bruce must pay for the procedure himself. Needless to say, it’s quite expensive. To make things worse, they must know where the money is coming from before they start the procedure. He needs to start this procedure immediately.
The Brigadiers have agreed to spearhead a fund raising drive to give Bruce the funds needed to proceed with this treatment – the funds he needs to mount the kind of fight Bruce feels he must. Call it the “drum corps” in him, but the man simply does not have an ounce of “quit” in him. He only knows to try his best on the competition field and in life. He will not quit until the Chief Judge declares the contest over.
The Brigadiers and all of Bruce’s friends are asking everyone in Drum Corps – including DCA, DCI, WGI and Field Band – to step in and assist Bruce in getting his chance to fight. Every little bit will help.
Donations are tax deductible and checks should be made out to The Brigadiers Music Association/McCready Fund. Please send your donations to: The Brigadiers Music Association/ McCready Fund, c/o Diann Meek, 2804 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612. Every penny donated will be immediately forwarded to Bruce and his family. Donations small and large would be most appreciated. We appreciate everyone helping one of Drum Corps’ real winners carry on the contest of his lifetime. If anyone can win this battle, it’s Bruce McCready.
A few months ago he went in for minor surgery and came out with a major diagnosis of both Pancreatic and Liver Cancer. Bruce is a fighter, but the doctors at University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial would not agree to an aggressive chemotherapy or radiation driven attempt to either cure his disease or at least prolong his life. Bruce has quite literally spent the last few weeks fighting for the right to fight for his life.
This week, the Doctors at Roswell Cancer Institute in Buffalo agreed to some highly aggressive treatment. There in lies the problem. Bruce has some basic medical insurance. However, the treatment the Roswell people are willing to try is too new and is NOT covered by any insurance. Bruce must pay for the procedure himself. Needless to say, it’s quite expensive. To make things worse, they must know where the money is coming from before they start the procedure. He needs to start this procedure immediately.
The Brigadiers have agreed to spearhead a fund raising drive to give Bruce the funds needed to proceed with this treatment – the funds he needs to mount the kind of fight Bruce feels he must. Call it the “drum corps” in him, but the man simply does not have an ounce of “quit” in him. He only knows to try his best on the competition field and in life. He will not quit until the Chief Judge declares the contest over.
The Brigadiers and all of Bruce’s friends are asking everyone in Drum Corps – including DCA, DCI, WGI and Field Band – to step in and assist Bruce in getting his chance to fight. Every little bit will help.
Donations are tax deductible and checks should be made out to The Brigadiers Music Association/McCready Fund. Please send your donations to: The Brigadiers Music Association/ McCready Fund, c/o Diann Meek, 2804 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612. Every penny donated will be immediately forwarded to Bruce and his family. Donations small and large would be most appreciated. We appreciate everyone helping one of Drum Corps’ real winners carry on the contest of his lifetime. If anyone can win this battle, it’s Bruce McCready.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
DCA I&E - MiniCorps Information
It's time to get started on those I&E applications and Mini Corps Contest participants. All information is available in WORD format. Go to Schedule. Scroll down to Labor Day Weekend and click on the participants link to the right of I&E. This will give you all rules and applications. Let's make this the largest ever. Get those applications in early. Earliest postmark - Last on.
I&E/Mini-Corps Competition has become one of the highlights of Championship Weekend. Friday night 5:30PM of Labor Day Weekend is the opportunity for everyone to join in the comradery that is drum corps and enjoy great entertainment, too. See you there.
I&E/Mini-Corps Competition has become one of the highlights of Championship Weekend. Friday night 5:30PM of Labor Day Weekend is the opportunity for everyone to join in the comradery that is drum corps and enjoy great entertainment, too. See you there.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Scranton, PA and Lawrence, MA Tickets Available
Tickets are now available for the Lawrence, MA Mission Drums contest on July 18th and the Scranton, PA Parade of Champions on August 1. Simply click on the championship logo on the home page and a link to both these shows is available - just click on buy tickets.
Both shows are sponsored by DCA. The revived Mission Drums enters its second year with another great line up. Kingston Grenadiers, Rochester Crusaders, Hawthorne Caballeros, Connecticut Hurricanes and the Empire Statesmen will vie for the Mission Drums title and be joined in exhibition by the Citations, Park City Pride, Mass Brass and Crusaders Senior Alumni of Boston.
The August 1 Scranton Parade of Champions is DCA's oldest current running contest and will feature a special tribute to the life of Dr. Almo Sebastianelli, one of the founding fathers of DCA who was chairman of the Parade of Champions for 45 Year and recently passed at the age of 93. Doc was truly a special person, a dedicated Legionaire and great drum corps fan and supporter. The show will feature the Harrison Bushwackers, Empire Statesmen, Reading Buccaneers, Connecticut Hurricanes and Hawthorne Caballeros with an exhibition by the Caballero Alumni.
Both shows are sponsored by DCA. The revived Mission Drums enters its second year with another great line up. Kingston Grenadiers, Rochester Crusaders, Hawthorne Caballeros, Connecticut Hurricanes and the Empire Statesmen will vie for the Mission Drums title and be joined in exhibition by the Citations, Park City Pride, Mass Brass and Crusaders Senior Alumni of Boston.
The August 1 Scranton Parade of Champions is DCA's oldest current running contest and will feature a special tribute to the life of Dr. Almo Sebastianelli, one of the founding fathers of DCA who was chairman of the Parade of Champions for 45 Year and recently passed at the age of 93. Doc was truly a special person, a dedicated Legionaire and great drum corps fan and supporter. The show will feature the Harrison Bushwackers, Empire Statesmen, Reading Buccaneers, Connecticut Hurricanes and Hawthorne Caballeros with an exhibition by the Caballero Alumni.
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