Memphis Sound

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Memphis Sound is a junior drum corps based out of McKenzie, Tennessee. It was established in 2002 to serve the Memphis area and surrounding regions and is the flagship program to the Mid-South Youth Performing Assocciation.

1 History
2 Mission
3 Traditions
4 Trivia
5 External Links

[edit] History

Founded in 2002 by former members of Memphis Blues Brass Band 1980-1983. Trey Moore, Corps Director, was a member of the battery for Memphis Blues and wanted to reestablish a drum corps in the home of the blues.

In 2003, the corps program was "Metropolis", the music of Michael Daugherty. The show was inspired by the story of Superman.

2004 was the year "Elements in Blue" was the show that the corps took to DCI division 2 finals. This rhythm and blues show was a tribute to the Memphis Blues of the early 80's.

"Los Endos", music by Phil Collins, was a show of color and Latin rhythms in 2005. It was inspired by the night life seen in downtown Memphis. The theme of this show was a romantic date in Memphis for a couple who were meant for one another. The corps placed 9th in Division 2 finals and competed in Grand Finals.

In 2006, the corps performed a show titled "Shades of Blue."

In 2007, under the direction of Andre Feagin, Memphis Sound performed their show entitled "Harmonic Voices". Memphis Sound ended the season by winning their first championship medal; the Division III championship as well as Division III High Percussion, High Brass, High Visual, as well as Division III Director and Drum Major of the year awards. In addition, with a score of 90.550, Memphis Sound finished 5th overall in the Division II/III finals. This was the first year for Memphis Sound to break 90, with a 90.975 at Preliminaries, and a 91.525 at Semifinals.

In 2008, the corps performed a show titled "Awakenings." Now competing in the new Open Class (Div.II & III) Memphis took 11th place with a score of 84.400 at the Open Class World Championships.

[edit] Mission

The mission of Memphis Sound Drum & Bugle Corps is to provide a competitive platform on which youth can build successful, healthy lifestyles through music and performance, and to promote artistic excellence.

[edit] Traditions

901 - MEMPHO
Corps Song: "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" by Elvis Presley
Each member of the corps is given a necklace or ankle bracelet with a purple stone and two beads. For each year the member has been with the corps a shako ring is placed on the necklace or bracelet.

[edit] Trivia

Corps Colors are Purple, Black and White
Matt Souther, assistant Drum Major in the Charter 2003 season and Head Drum Major in 2004-2005, received the Drum Major Award for Division 2 in both 2004 and 2005. Chris Goodson also recieved Drum Major of the Year in Division 2 in 2006. Continuing the tradition set forth from past years, Andrew Snead was awarded the Drum Major of the Year in Division 3 in 2007.

Memphis Sound's hornline performed on Jupiter horns from 2003-2005, with a mix of Kanstuls, Yamahas, Bach and one Dynasty before moving to an all Dynasty line in 2006.