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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

Answers for Parents

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.

Meet Our Staff

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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.

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