Sacramento Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps

2010 Program: "To Dream of Far Away Lands"

The Caravan
Meetings Along the Edge, Ravi Shankar/Philip Glass

To Dream of Far Away Lands
The Mountain of Fruit and Flowers, David Buckley

The Threat of Mongols / The Himalayas
Samudra Manthan, Shivkumar Sharma

Discovering India
Quiet, Sheila Chandra
Ever So Lonely, Monsoon

Arrival in China
Ambush from Ten Sides, Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Yo-Yo Ma

When your child decides to be part of a Drum Corps International corps, he/she is making a choice that requires a deep personal commitment that will require strength and focus. Facing new levels of responsibility, discipline and self-knowledge, they will gain values that will help them succeed in life.

Many of your questions about the Drum and Bugle Corps activity may be answered on an "Answers For Parents" page, on the Drum Corps International website.

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RAYMOND MAR: Executive Director

JIM TABUCHI: Corps Director

PROGRAM DESIGNERS AND ARRANGERS

Gregory Mar	Program Coordinator
Myron Rosander	Visual/Drill Designer
Brian Mar	Visual Coordinator
George Armenta	Colorguard Designer
Dan Fong	Brass Arranger
Wayne Downey	Music Consultant
Tony Nunez	Battery & Front Ensemble Arrangements

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

PERCUSSION	BRASS	VISUAL	COLOR GUARD
Tom Linder Caption Head Tenor Tech	Robert Soto Caption Head	Ron Munekawa Caption Head/ Staff Coordinator	George Armenta Caption Head
Eric Melson Battery Coordinator/ Snare Tech	Adam Fernandez Asst. to Caption Head/ Music Consultant	Chris Baudino	Jennifer Chin
Paul Curci Battery Visual Tech	Daniel P. Fernandez Baritone/Euph Tech	Joel Ducore	Mindy Cobb
Sean Gordon Front Ens Tech	Juan Gallegos Mellophone Tech	Chris Huebschle	Jhay DeLos Reyes
Richard LeGerrette Front Ens Tech	Milt Gee Low Brass Tech	Santiago Sabado	Jacquelyn Wong
Josh Luedtke Bass Tech	Michael Jimenez Trumpet Tech	Bryan Stroh
Gary Smith Front Ens Coord	Robert Murray Tuba Tech	Michelle Yamazaki
Les Wong Equipment Manager	Louie Sosa Equipment Manager	Christopher DaPrato Strength/Conditioning

Founded in 1963, the Sacramento Mandarins provide the ideal balance of education, family values, personal time, and the blending of Asian traditions with drum corps. The Mandarins are committed to the growth of the lives of young people through a commitment to youth development and performance excellence while providing enjoyment for the Sacramento community and audiences worldwide.

Recent honors and awards of distinction: two-time recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Disney award, signifying outstanding achievement in educational and entertainment programs for youth; Drum Corps International Division III World Champions in 1987, 1988, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999; Drum Corps International Division II World Champions in 2001; Drum Corps International Pacific Division III Champions in 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999, and DCI Pacific Division II California State Champions in 2000 and 2001; and Drum Corps International Division I Semifinalist in 2001, 2005, and 2006.

Look for the Mandarins to appear in a full slate of West Coast shows and a nationwide tour, including appearances at the DCI regionals in Palo Alto, San Antonio, and Atlanta on the way to Bloomington, Indiana for the DCI World Championships.

Executive Director is Mr. Ray Mar. Corps Director is Jim Tabuchi. The Mandarins are sponsored exclusively by their Parent Booster Club. For additional information about the corps, please contact Mandarins Public Relations.