Northern Star

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Northern Star Drum & Bugle Corps based in Leeds, England was founded in 1994 and has continued to develop over the years.

Contents 1 History 2 Show History 2.1 1994 2.2 1995 2.3 1996 2.4 1997 2.5 1998 2.6 1999 2.7 2000 2.8 2001 2.9 2002 2.10 2003 2.11 2004 2.12 2005 2.13 2006 2.14 2007 3 Traditions 4 Endorsements 5 External Links

[edit] History

The corps was founded in 1993, first competing in 1994, following it's original; incarnation as the 21st Leeds Boys Brigade Band. The staff at the time needed that the had come top move to an independent status and the corps was born. Competing in the Novice class of BYBA for it's first year out the corps quickly moved through the divisons until finally reaching the Premier class (now division 1) where they became the middle man of the division, placing around 4th or 5th for a few years whilst gaining a reputation for not being afraid of trying new and innovative ideas.

In 2001 the corps pulled out of competition for the first time since it's foundation, due to a lack of members and concentrated on building a core of members based on recruitment in the local area. That saw the corps return to competition in 2002 with the biggest corps it had had to date and, with the exception of a controversial result at the National Championships, the corps were undefeated.

2003 saw the corps makes it's first venture into European competition, where, along with Kidsgrove Scouts, they were the first corps for quite some time to compete in Drum Corps Europe, competing in the A-Class, which they won emphatically, gaining a spot in the evening Open Class Finals, where they came third. That season saw the start of a great relationship between the corps and European Drum Corps fans with the corps quickly becoming one of the most popular corps on the circuit. 2 runners up positions in 2005 and 2006 have so far been the pinnacle in European.

[edit] Show History

[edit] 1994

• • Riders on the Storm
  • When a Man Loves a Woman
  • Paint it Black

[edit] 1995

• My Fair Lady
  • I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face (from My Fair Lady)
  • Get Me To the Church on Time (from My Fair Lady)
  • On The Street Where You Live (from My Fair Lady)
  • I Could Have Danced All Night (from My Fair Lady)

[edit] 1996

• • Malaga
  • Spain
  • Spanish Dreams

[edit] 1997

• • Ensuaino
  • One More Time (Chuck Corea)
  • Echano (from Children of Sanchez)

[edit] 1998

• A day in the rain forest
  • Puma
  • For the Beauty of the Earth
  • Man 10 Forest Nil
  • Sunset

[edit] 1999

• Sheherezade
  • The Sea and Sinbad's Ship
  • Calendar Prince
  • Calendar Princess
  • The Young Prince and Princess
  • The Festival of Baghdad

[edit] 2000

• The Age Of Flight
  • Dawn of Flight
  • Voyage Across the Sea
  • Blitz
  • New Frontiers

[edit] 2001

• Pieces of Glass
  • Heroes Symphony
  • Mishima
  • 1000 Airplanes on the Roof
  • Dome
  • Seisouso
  • Caught
  • Serra Palada (from Pomaqqarsi)
  • V2 Schneider
  • Some Are (from the Low Symphony)

[edit] 2002

• Soul, Sin and Southern Swing - Music of the American South
  • Georgia on My Mind
  • Ol' Man River (from Show Boat)
  • Precious Lord, Take My Hand (from The Color Purple)
  • Walk Him Up the Stairs (from Purlie)

[edit] 2003

• The Music of Pat Metheny
  • Third Wind
  • Letter From Home
  • First Circle

[edit] 2004

• Unity (originally Visions In Red)
  • Heat of the Day
  • Candle in the Window (from Civil War: Our Story in Song)
  • First Circle

[edit] 2005

• Texture, Melody, Rhythm
  • Jubal step (by Wynton Marsalis)
  • Both Sides Now (by Joni Mitchell)
  • Puma (by Full Circle)

[edit] 2006

• Time
  • Time motives - Clocks**
  • Vertical Momentum - Chaos**
  • Persistence of Memory - New World**
  • Rhythmic Time**

[edit] 2007

• Through The Labyrinth: A Journey of Discovery
  • Discovering the Labyrinth**
  • Which Way?
  • The Journey Begins**
  • Which Way Reprise**
  • Room Full of Mirrors
  • Escape**
  • The Garden**
  • The Final Challenge**

[edit] Traditions

Before every show the corps performs they form the Unity Circle where every member of the corps becomes one by joining hands and passing around a "pulse" of energy. The director speaks to them about the jouorney they are on and the corps are then ready for the field. All members recognise this as a truly special moment in their time at the Corps.

[edit] Endorsements

The corps is currently endorsed by Conn Selmer Inc, including King Marching Brass, Ludwig Marching Drums and Musser Front ensemble equipment. Also Vic Firth sticks and Mallets, Treeworks Chimes and Zildjian Cymbals.

[edit] External Links

• Northern Star Group

• Northern Star Drum & Bugle Corps Percussion