Dynasty USA Marching Brass, Percussion and Accessories - News and Events

Mark Ford Releases New Marimba CD - 01.29.2012

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dynasty Welcomes the Santa Clara Vanguard - 01.29.2012

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

We are proud to announce the addition of the Santa Clara Vanguard percussion ensembles to our roster!</div>

Dynasty at Indonesian Marching Band Contest - 01.05.2012

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The Marching Band Bontang Pupuk Kaltim (MBBPKT) just returned from the 2011 Grand Prix Marching Band Competition (GPMB) where they won their 10th National Championship! The Grand Prix marching Band Competition is an annual event held for marching bands across Indonesia. This year, it was held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Christopher Deane Visits France - 01.04.2012

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

On December 3^{rd, 2011 Dynasty artist, University of North Texas faculty member, and esteemed composer Christopher Deane, traveled to France to perform a vibraphone master class at the beautiful Conservatory of Cholet. The event was organized by Clarissa Severo de Borba, a former student at UNT, and was a great success.}

Yokohama Wins 2011 Drum Corps Japan - 12.30.2011

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The 19^{th All Japan Drum Corps Japan (DCJ) Championships were held on November 27, 2011 at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. The Yokohama Scouts were awarded 1st place in the competition for the second year in a row! This makes them a six-time champion of Division I in DCJ.}

Dynasty Percussion at All Japan Marching Band Finals - 12.30.2011

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The All Japan Marching Band Contest Finals competition took place December 17-18, 2011 in Japan. More than twenty Dynasty percussion groups made it to the prestigious finals line-up, which was determined by performances throughout the season. Dynasty is very proud of the following ensembles for their achievement this year!

Oregon Crusaders in Chase Community Giving - 11.14.2011

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Chase Bank is giving away over $3 million to charities, and Dynasty drummers at the Oregon Crusaders are in the top 30 to receive a piece of the pie!

Paul Rennick Visits IPU - 10.22.2011

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

This October, Dynasty artist Paul Rennick visited Okayama, Japan to see the International Pacific University (IPU) marching band.

Dynasty Artists Rock Japanese Marching Festival - 10.20.2011

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

This Octobor, Okayama, Japan hosted the 23rd "Marching in Okayama" festival and drum corps championship. Dynasty was a leading sponsor of the event, and is proud to announce that Dynasty ensemble, The Yokohama Scouts, won top honors once again!

Matrix Heads to Europe in 2012 - 10.13.2011

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Dynasty percussion is pleased to announce that the Matrix Indoor percussion Ensemble will be traveling to Europe in 2012. The Matrix ensemble, under the direction of Rob Ferguson, has been in existence for 12 years and continues to be a highly competitive group in the WGI circuit. "Rob Ferguson and Matrix have been an amazing supporter of Dynasty and we are thrilled to give the members and staff this opportunity to travel abroad for the second time " said Mark Reynolds , VP of Sales and Marketing for Dynasty. Rob Ferguson stated , "We are unbelievably honored to have the opportunity to travel to Europe for a second time in 2012. The experience we had in 2008 was truly amazing and we are looking forward to returning again in 2012. We are excited to be able to perform once again at the IPE Championships as well as to provide this ensemble with a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks so much to Dynasty and Muremo for making this trip possible."

Matrix will travel to Europe to present a clinic and an exhibition performance on April 8^{th , 2012 at the Indoor Percussion European Championships. Dynasty would like to thank Jean Paul Ratajczak of Muremo music for helping make this trip a reality.}

DCI 2008 Videos - 09.25.2008

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Just click on the VIDEO tab below and enjoy the videos that are posted .Please stay tuned to Dynastyband.com for more videos of the 2008 DCI Championships. Watch for more videos to be posted in the coming weeks.

2008 DCI Bloomington, IN Championships! - 08.20.2008

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT

This past week in Bloomington, Indiana the Phantom Regiment won their 2nd Drum Corps International title with a score of 98.125 besting the Blue Devils with a score of 98.100. In one of the closest finishes in DCI Championship history Phantom Regiment took the Fred Sanford High Percussion Award for the 2 time in 3 years and the Blue Devils received the Jim Ott High Brass Award for the 5th time in the last 8 years! In other placements the Glassmen were 11th in World with a score of 87.200 and the Pacific Crest placed 17th with a score of 79.650. In the Open Championships Blue Devils B was 2nd with a score of 96.775, Oregon Crusaders were 4th with a score of 93.025, Revolution was 8th with a score of 88.650, Dutch Boy was 10th with 84.975, Memphis Sound was 11th with 84.400, Yamato was 12th with 84.200, Spartans 14th with a score of 82.700, Racine Scouts 19th with 74.300, Stragnas from Sweden 20th with 71.050 and Spirit of Newark 21st with a score of 67.450.
Congratulations to all the members, staff, administration and volunteers for all these drum corps and to all the drum corps in general for making DCI Championships such a special week for all the fans. Check back here next week for all the pictures and videos from DCI Championship week.

New Dynasty USA Interviews with Scott Johnson, Paul Rennick and Sean Vega! - 07.30.2008

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

These are Dynasty USA artist interviews done by Boom Boom TV with Sean Vega, Paul Rennick and Scott Johnson. Check them out.........

Dynasty USA at the WGI Championships, Dayton, OH 2008! - 04.21.2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Dynasty USA would like to congratulate Rx, Tyler Jr. College and Pioneer Indoor for their championships this last weekend in Dayton, OH at the WGI Indoor Percussion Championships. The performances of all the groups were exciting and it was evident that everyone had a fun time during a spectacular three days of competition. Competing in the championships were as follows.............

Independent World

Rhythm X 1st Place
Riverside Com. College 2nd Place
Aimachi, Japan 3rd Place
North Coast Academy 5th Place
Freelancers 7th Place
Matrix 9th Place
Redline 10th Place
Pariah 16th Place

Independent Open

Tyler Jr. College 1st Place
Stryke Percussion 3rd Place
Palmetto Percussion 5th Place
Valley Independent 6th Place
Elements Indoor 8th Place
MN Brass Indoor 9th Place

Independent A

Pioneer Indoor 1st Place

Scholastic World

Choctawhatchee High School 4th Place
Hilliard Darby High School 7th Place
Father Ryan High School 14th Place
Fred J. Page High School 17th Place

Scholastic Open

Stamford High School 8th Place
Franklin Central High School 12th Place
Kings High School 17th Place
Clovis East High School 19th Place
Plainfield High School
Destrehan High School
Powhatan High School
Houston High School

Scholastic A

Greenfield Central High School 2nd Place
Milton High School 3rd Place
Long Beach High School
Springstowne Middle School
Olentangy Liberty High School
Harrison Central High School
Centerville High School
Lebanon High School
Rochester Lourdes High School

Scholastic Concert World

Goshen High School 2nd Place
Tunstall High School 3rd Place

Again congratulations to all the groups and schools, the staff's and supporting casts and good luck for the rest of 2008.

Dynasty USA Europe 08 - 04.10.2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Here are some pictures of Matrix and Father Ryan over in Europe

2008 WGI Nashville Regional Pictures and Video. - 04.01.2008

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

This past weekend in Nashville there were several Dynasty USA family members competing in the regional. At this time Dynasty USA would like to congratulate Rx for winning Independent World, Centerville High School for winning Scholastic World, ED White and Kings High Schools for placing first and second respectively in Scholastic Open! Others playing over the weekend were Greenfield Central Indiana High School, Destrehan LA High School, Long Beach MS High School, Harrison Central MS High School, Fort Walton Beach FL High School, Houston TN High School, Fred J. Page TN High School, Tyler Jr. College Percussion Ensemble, Palmetto Percussion, Elements Indoor Performing Ensemble and Pariah Percussion.

Despite the rainy weekend it was a fun time. it was nice to get to see all the groups and we spent time out at several rehearsal sites on Friday and Saturday including taking pictures and videos in the lot. Again congratulations to all the competing groups and we will see you all in Dayton in 3 weeks for the championships.

Videos from Last Weekends Rehearsals Indianapolis, IN - 03.05.2008

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

These are some videos of Fred J. Page, Matrix and Atlanta Quest from their rehearsal sites or warm up areas. Take a look and enjoy.

2008 WGI Indianapolis Regional Contest - 03.04.2008

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Competing this past weekend in Indianapolis, IN at the WGI Regional were the following Dynasty USA family members........

Plainfield High School
Greenfield-Central High School
Centerville High School A
Centerville World
Pioneer Indoor
Franklin Central High School
Zionsville High School
Houston High School
Atlanta Quest
Fred J. Page High School
Hilliard Darby High School
Matrix
Rhythm X
Congratulations to all the competing groups. It was a fun show and all had a great time..........check out the pictures attached.

Pupuk Kaltim wins "Drum Battle" in Jakarta, Indonesia! - 03.04.2008

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Last week Rene Conway and his drum line Pupuk Kaltim from Kalimantan did a clinic for Wijaya Music at the Darunnajah Marching Band Competition (DMC). There was a "Drum Battle" after the competition and we are happy to say that Rene and PK were victorious!

In these pictures, Pupuk Kaltim is warming up with "The Beaters", the 2nd place winner. Enjoy...................

Phantom Regiment and Dynasty USA! - 03.04.2008

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

This past Phantom Regiment camp I spent the weekend with the administration, staff and kids. It was a fun time and it is obvious from listening to what they are putting together and playing that this will be a special year for the Regiment! Thanks to Rick, Dan and Paul for making me and Dynasty USA feel welcome..................

Allan Murray
Vice President, Dynasty USA